Is Antigua really worth diving?

[karen2cruz]

Hi,

 

I have been struggling with booking a dive for Antigua? Is it worth it or should I just do Eli's Eco tour or Antigua Safaris? Help

[bcurran2003]

do eli's tour you will not be sorry. eli does stop to snorkle twice so you could do some free diving.

[karen2cruz]

Thanks. I was leaning that way based on all the positive responses to Eli.

[the_psycho]

I'm with him, do the eco tour. If you're a little crazy like me, bring along your dive stuff and ask nicely, and they'll let you toss it on the boat that goes along with your kayaks. Say hi to Sweet Pea for me!

[madisonswims]

Would you mind telling me how to contact Eli?

 

Thanks!

[w&k]

Actually, Antigua Scuba is taking cruisers, and the reports so far are good on this board, and in other places. http://www.antiguascuba.com/ Here's one of the threads that discusses the op. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=458698 We booked with them for our upcoming Empress cruise at the end of the month. It does seem odd that there is no discount for those that tote their own gear.

 

Last year when we were on Antigua from the Empress, we did Eli's Xtreme Circumnav tour, and it was a lot of fun. You can contact Eli through his website. http://www.adventureantigua.com

 

Have a great time whatever you do!

 

Wendy