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#3 Cozumel "DIVE & PHOTOGRAPHY (FREE)" Jan 22-29, 2022- QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS... Ask Away Inside this Topic!


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#1 WreckWench

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Posted 03 October 2021 - 08:46 PM

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Location: Cozumel Mexico "DIVE & PHOTOGRAPHY (FREE)"
Dates:  Jan 22 - 29, 2022

 

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Posted 10 October 2021 - 11:38 AM

Do I need to make a decision on renting a wetsuit before the trip?

 

I'm tempted to try the first dive in a rash guard and see if that's enough. Suggestions on staying warm for the newbie are welcome.



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Posted 10 October 2021 - 01:01 PM

Do I need to make a decision on renting a wetsuit before the trip?

 

I'm tempted to try the first dive in a rash guard and see if that's enough. Suggestions on staying warm for the newbie are welcome.

 

I cant reply to the wetsuit rental part, but I will toss out my 2 cents on the suggestions for staying warm.  The need for a wetsuit varies greatly with people.  I have been on trips where some people use a 5 mil suit and others are diving in just a bathing suit.  Everyone is very different.  That said, with repetitive diving, you will probably need a little more to stay warm as the week goes on.  Another key thing to realize is that the more comfortable you are temperature wise, the more comfortable you will feel in the water.  It is tough to enjoy a dive if you are cold.  I suggest you bring the rash guard, and start the trip with a wet suit.  If you are too hot, you can always switch to just the rash guard.


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Posted 29 October 2021 - 11:45 PM

On this trip will we be able to do some of the things we could do on the September trip?  I'd really like to go parasailing.

 

Maybe not the turtles again :)

 

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Posted 30 October 2021 - 12:51 AM

On this trip will we be able to do some of the things we could do on the September trip?  I'd really like to go parasailing.

 

Maybe not the turtles again :)

 

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For sure the parasailing... we will get it into the pricing add on's if not there already. The turtles *may* be laying eggs this time of year but its BULL SHARK season and SPOTTED EAGLE RAY SEASON!



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Posted 11 November 2021 - 08:49 AM

Hello;

 

I am interested in the Cozumel trip. From the the description I cannot tell if it is 4 dives per day or 2. Is each boat ride a 2 tank trip or 1 tank?

 

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Posted 11 November 2021 - 06:10 PM

Hello;

 

I am interested in the Cozumel trip. From the the description I cannot tell if it is 4 dives per day or 2. Is each boat ride a 2 tank trip or 1 tank?

 

Thank You

 

Hey Tom the pkg has a 2 tank dive in the morning so we go out for 2 dives then return for lunch. There are 5 days of these so 10 boat dives. Many people either add another full day of diving aka (1) 2 tank dive pkg or they add a single tank afternoon pkg or they add the unlimited shorediving pkg or some combo of all the above.

 

HERE is the link to the QUESTIONS topic for the Jan CZM trip.

 

Let us know if you have any more questions Thank you! kamala



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Posted 28 December 2021 - 12:03 AM

Is there anyone else on the Cozumel trip that lives in South Florida? I was wondering about getting to Miami Airport. Anyone want to share costs for Uber or Lyft or if you are driving yourself, could I ride along?
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Posted 28 December 2021 - 09:32 AM

Is there anyone else on the Cozumel trip that lives in South Florida? I was wondering about getting to Miami Airport. Anyone want to share costs for Uber or Lyft or if you are driving yourself, could I ride along?

I live in S Fl but travel a day or so early to get things set up for everyone! However we just had someone sign up yesterday that *may* be in the Boca area so not sure that helps with you being in Boyton unless you drive to them and then share from there. Let me see if anyone else might be an option for you!



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Posted 28 December 2021 - 09:53 AM

 

Is there anyone else on the Cozumel trip that lives in South Florida? I was wondering about getting to Miami Airport. Anyone want to share costs for Uber or Lyft or if you are driving yourself, could I ride along?

I live in S Fl but travel a day or so early to get things set up for everyone! However we just had someone sign up yesterday that *may* be in the Boca area so not sure that helps with you being in Boyton unless you drive to them and then share from there. Let me see if anyone else might be an option for you!

 

Also Joelle the nice thing about Tri Rail is they arrive right INTO Miami International and there are porters on the platform so worst case you might have a friend drive you to your nearest Tri Rail station and help you board the train, then be ready for your text when you return to MIA to pick you up at the same station? I have managed to make arrangements such as this in the past that worked well Just my 2psi as an option idea.... :diver:


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Posted 11 January 2022 - 09:39 PM

I was wondering if you knew the cost of wifi in the room. Otherwise I will contact the resort. I can purchase a PCR test (needed to return to Canada) but need an hour wifi to do the test in front of a paramedical person so they can certify the results. The free wifi is in the lobby which is not that convenient for this purpose. Looking forward to the trip!!! Thank you.

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Posted 11 January 2022 - 09:41 PM

I completed all the forms but may have done things incorrectly relating to special needs as it isnt noted. I cannot eat gluten. Thanks.

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Posted 12 January 2022 - 12:10 AM

I completed all the forms but may have done things incorrectly relating to special needs as it isnt noted. I cannot eat gluten. Thanks.

No worries we will work with you and the hotel to ensure your needs are met. I do not see it as an issue. They make nearly everything fresh and its easy to be gluten free.



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Posted 12 January 2022 - 12:11 AM

I was wondering if you knew the cost of wifi in the room. Otherwise I will contact the resort. I can purchase a PCR test (needed to return to Canada) but need an hour wifi to do the test in front of a paramedical person so they can certify the results. The free wifi is in the lobby which is not that convenient for this purpose. Looking forward to the trip!!! Thank you.

There is no charge for wifi in the room. Some rooms work better than others. You can do the PCR at the hotel (they do tons of them for Canadians but you can certainly bring your own test with you as well).



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Posted 14 January 2022 - 09:57 AM

I will be on United 229 out of Chicago at 9:20 on Saturday.  Is anyone else on that flight?






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