Re: Jamaica - question

in article MPG.1b562d5894b199979896d1@news.charter.net, Jon Maurer at
stopspam.jonmaurer@charter.net wrote on 7/7/04 4:56 pm:

> o this year we're going to Sandals in Jamaica (Montego Bay) and I'm
> wondering if I want to repeat this experiment. I'm quite willing to go
> to an off-resort dive operation as long as there are decent dives to be
> had, so here's the question - is there any good diving to be had near
> this part of the island or should I save the weight in my luggage and
> just lay by the pool, soak up the sun, and drink some more?


There are some good dive sites. But there aren't that many. Sandals runs a
tight dive operation airing on the side of caution .... which means short
dive times at shallow depths. Their gear is terrific so I wouldn't bother
taking too much with you. I have dove with operators in Montego Bay over
the years. It really is a hit and miss sort of thing. Done some great
shore dives in a marine park outside of Montego Bay (blue grotto?)