Tag Archives: scuba diving

Last Dives on Malapascua

Posted on May 10, 2024 by debbie

Our last day of diving and we are the only two diving so we have our own small boat, captain and dive master. This is the life!  On the first dive we do not see many creatures, but the soft … Continue reading →

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Gato Island

Posted on May 9, 2024 by debbie

Today we dive at Gato Island, about a 45 minute boat ride from the port. It is a tiny island, with what looks like one inhabitant, or at least, one domicile. A fishing hut perhaps. The North Wall has otherworldly … Continue reading →

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Diving off Malapascua Island

Posted on May 7, 2024 by debbie

Now, that’s what I call great diving!  Murray and I love to find weird creatures, small creatures, fish and rare stuff. Boy, do we find all that on our two dives this morning. Between our dive master, BJ, and us … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 3

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

May 01 I think I can mention this without jinxing it. We have been diving for four days now with 20 divers and 22 staff. They all seem to be quite easy to get along with. After the last couple … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

April 29 More diving at the north atoll. There are many, many boats plying the Tabbataha area. We were told 14 this week. So even though I‘m pretty sure the boats coordinate where each is going to be each day, … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 1

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

April 27 First day on the boat. Pick up at 2.00 and on the boat by 2.30. Everybody on board. All seem quite nice. After the last two group experiences we were somewhat apprehensive. The crew is super helpful. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Roatan, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by debbie

Roatan is a dive destination. Sure, one could go there to an all inclusive resort on the beach at West Bay, but most visitors are divers. There are numerous dive shops on the island and hotels are plentiful. My friend, … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Tidbits

Posted on July 28, 2023 by debbie

We are at the end of our scuba diving trip to Bonaire. Last dives were done today and we have a veg day tomorrow. On Sunday, very early in the morning, we fly to Houston. Before I talk about Houston, … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving in Bonaire

Posted on July 20, 2023 by debbie

We come to Bonaire to scuba dive. It’s all about shore diving here. The island is set up to dive from the land, although a person can boat dive, but why pay the extra? Yellow rocks on the shore and … Continue reading →

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Bonaire 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by debbie

Surprise! We are in Bonaire once again! We missed our usual April dive trip due to some renovations of our house, so it’s July and we are diving. It was just over a year since we were on Bonaire and … Continue reading →

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