Montego Bay, Jamaica

***diverklondike*** · 22nd December 2007, 20:21

I was in the area a couple months ago... diving sucks...

PipsGirl · 23rd December 2007, 23:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by doug allen)

and don't venture out of the compound!!!! That place should be off limits to all!!! A visitor's nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you know, i think i saw that movie...M.Night.Sh....what'shisname, right??!!

you guys are making me want to cry.
next time, i'll let pipn pick the destination.

just kidding, no crying.
gotta be better than the Texas 'mudholes' we're used to.

Tecdiverfl · 24th December 2007, 00:17

I got detained by Jamaican custom on suspicion of smugling drugs. Single male flying back to miami. I would never step foot back on that island again. when they found my camera strobe in my bag they though it was filled with drugs. The diving did suck they total raped the reel. I would suggest staying is your resort and drink heavily.............

**Dsix36** · 24th December 2007, 00:22

I've never been to Jamacia, and now I am sure that I never will.

Too bad the diving sucks, but at least I didn't have to learn it the hard way.

CCR-Wrecker · 24th December 2007, 02:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by doug allen)

and don't venture out of the compound!!!! That place should be off limits to all!!! A visitor's nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When riding the bus into Sandals Ochos Rios, the bus driver said " see those gates, they're there for a reason. Stay inside the resort"
Not exactly what you want to hear.

pattimegdiver · 24th December 2007, 06:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by PipsGirl)

you know, i think i saw that movie...M.Night.Sh....what'shisname, right??!!

you guys are making me want to cry.
next time, i'll let pipn pick the destination.

just kidding, no crying.
gotta be better than the Texas 'mudholes' we're used to.

pretty much the same thing a mud hole with nothing to see.

I was there 5yrs ago and i have agree with everyones comments - not worth the effort. BOL

JAM · 24th December 2007, 10:00

I've done dives at Sandals Whitehouse (Jamaica other side of the island) and at Sandals in St. Lucia and like everyone prior to me has said, don't waste your time! It's not even the fact that we typically dive deeper or even being surrounded by 35 seemingly brand new divers. The majority of the time you are diving the same sites that folks are snorkeling on. 20-30 ft fished over reefs. We did do one wreck dive that was about 65' in the wash. They keep you from going in it though. On the plus side, all the alcohol is included!

Enjoy,

James

PipsGirl · 24th December 2007, 14:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by JAM)

It's not even the fact that we typically dive deeper or even being surrounded by 35 seemingly brand new divers.
Enjoy,

James

wow, they really put that many people together??!! i really did have the wrong impression.
it is more of an anniversary trip than a dive trip, but we thought the dive part would be at least a good experience.

i appreciate everyones input on this.
-pips-

22nd December 2007, 20:21	#11 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,462	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica I was in the area a couple months ago... diving sucks...
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23rd December 2007, 23:46	#12 (permalink)
PipsGirl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Area, Tx Posts: 7	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica Quote: (Originally Posted by doug allen) and don't venture out of the compound!!!! That place should be off limits to all!!! A visitor's nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you know, i think i saw that movie...M.Night.Sh....what'shisname, right??!! you guys are making me want to cry. next time, i'll let pipn pick the destination. just kidding, no crying. gotta be better than the Texas 'mudholes' we're used to.
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24th December 2007, 00:17	#13 (permalink)
Tecdiverfl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 67	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica I got detained by Jamaican custom on suspicion of smugling drugs. Single male flying back to miami. I would never step foot back on that island again. when they found my camera strobe in my bag they though it was filled with drugs. The diving did suck they total raped the reel. I would suggest staying is your resort and drink heavily.............
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24th December 2007, 00:22	#14 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 891	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica I've never been to Jamacia, and now I am sure that I never will. Too bad the diving sucks, but at least I didn't have to learn it the hard way. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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24th December 2007, 02:08	#15 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica Quote: (Originally Posted by doug allen) and don't venture out of the compound!!!! That place should be off limits to all!!! A visitor's nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When riding the bus into Sandals Ochos Rios, the bus driver said " see those gates, they're there for a reason. Stay inside the resort" Not exactly what you want to hear. __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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24th December 2007, 06:36	#16 (permalink)
pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica Quote: (Originally Posted by PipsGirl) you know, i think i saw that movie...M.Night.Sh....what'shisname, right??!! you guys are making me want to cry. next time, i'll let pipn pick the destination. just kidding, no crying. gotta be better than the Texas 'mudholes' we're used to. pretty much the same thing a mud hole with nothing to see. I was there 5yrs ago and i have agree with everyones comments - not worth the effort. BOL __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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24th December 2007, 10:00	#17 (permalink)
JAM New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica I've done dives at Sandals Whitehouse (Jamaica other side of the island) and at Sandals in St. Lucia and like everyone prior to me has said, don't waste your time! It's not even the fact that we typically dive deeper or even being surrounded by 35 seemingly brand new divers. The majority of the time you are diving the same sites that folks are snorkeling on. 20-30 ft fished over reefs. We did do one wreck dive that was about 65' in the wash. They keep you from going in it though. On the plus side, all the alcohol is included! Enjoy, James
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24th December 2007, 14:32	#18 (permalink)
PipsGirl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Area, Tx Posts: 7	Re: Montego Bay, Jamaica Quote: (Originally Posted by JAM) It's not even the fact that we typically dive deeper or even being surrounded by 35 seemingly brand new divers. Enjoy, James wow, they really put that many people together??!! i really did have the wrong impression. it is more of an anniversary trip than a dive trip, but we thought the dive part would be at least a good experience. i appreciate everyones input on this. -pips-
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