Is Montego Bay good for diving?
Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios are the three leading tourism areas and the best places for scuba diving in Jamaica. In fact, the three regions have established marine parks and reserves in the 1990’s to stop abusive and destructive fishing practices.
Is Jamaica good for diving?
Jamaica is a great place to learn to scuba dive, mainly because there are many reefs you can explore which aren’t excessively deep. Maize reef is one of these.
How much does it cost to go scuba diving in Jamaica?
| Beginners | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approx. Course Length | Cost in US $ as of Nov 1, 2021 | |
| PADI Bubble Makers | for kids 8-10 years in the Pool. | (Pool $80 + Crew Pak $37) $ 117.00 |
| PADI SCUBA Diver (includes paper Crew Pack) | 1-2 days | $400 |
| PADI Open Water Cert.(includes PAPER MANUAL Crew Pak) | 2-3 days, 4 Ocean Dives | $580 |
Can you cage dive with sharks in Jamaica?
Can you go swimming with sharks in Jamaica? Unlike in some places like Maldives, Fiji, or the Bahamas, there is no swimming or diving “with the sharks” attraction in Jamaica.
Is scuba diving free at Sandals?
Scuba diving is included at all Sandals all-inclusive resorts. There are few places with better dive sites than the Caribbean.
Why are there no sharks in Jamaica?
Why are there so few sharks around Jamaica? The island has very warm water throughout the year, and the water is relatively shallow all around the island. This is not the environment that sharks prefer. It is also enclosed by the Caribbean Sea as opposed to being in the open ocean.
Can you see whales in Jamaica?
While very few sightings have been accurately recorded, it is estimated that approximately 28 species of marine mammals live in Jamaican waters. Only a few of these species, like the gentle West Indian Manatee and the Pygmy Sperm Whale, have actually been seen in our waters.
Can you dive Port Royal Jamaica?
Special access from the government is required to dive in the restricted Port Royal ruins area, but many of the items recovered over the years can be seen at the Museums of History and Ethnography at the Institute of Jamaica in Kingston.
Are there dolphins in Jamaica?
The Situation With Dolphins in Jamaica Currently there are four dolphinariums in Jamaica: two in Ocho Rios, one in Montego Bay and the other was recently opened at the Puerto Seco Beach in Discovery Bay since 2019. The US standard for dolphins is a pen or tank 24 x 24 square feet and six feet deep.
What’s the difference between snorkeling and diving?
The primary difference between snorkeling and scuba diving is that snorkeling only allows you to swim at the water’s surface, while scuba diving lets you descend deeper into the sea.
How deep can you SNUBA dive?
20 feet
The maximum depth you can go during SNUBA is 20 feet below the surface. However, the beauty of SNUBA is that each participant gets to stay at any depth they feel comfortable without affecting any other divers in the group. You do NOT have to go all the way to 20 feet to enjoy SNUBA with us.