Cruises With Scuba Diving in the Caribbean

Any outdoor enthusiast can tell you what a great sport scuba diving is. It's an excellent workout for most of the body's muscles. It is also stimulating to the mind and spirit. Even veteran scuba divers never stop being amazed at the wonders held under the water's surface. Caribbean waters hold fish species and reef formations that you can't find anywhere else. There are several Caribbean cruises available that offer scuba diving time along their route.

Blackbeard's Scuba Cruises

These cruises are described as camping on the water. They provide you with the basics equipment needed for scuba diving and dormitory-style lodging. Blackbeard's offers cruises to all levels of divers, from the newly certified to the seasoned pros. There are guides on ship for new divers. Meals are provided. The cruises stop for three dives per day plus one night dive for each night at sea. Diving time can be spent exploring wreckage, spearing fish, swimming with sharks, and investigating reefs and plant life. There are also opportunities to check out deserted beaches, snorkel and sunbathe. One night is spent in port to give passengers time to discover the local entertainment and shops.

Blackbeard's Cruises
3700 Hacienda Blvd., Suite G
Davie, FL 33314
(800) 327-9600
Blackbeard-cruises.com/

Nekton Diving Cruises

Nekton touts its cruising vessels as being the most perfect ships for divers because they provide the smoothest rides and are the easiest vessels for diving. Nekton claims to be able to provide more time scuba diving and exploring remote regions of the Caribbean by cutting down time loading equipment and traveling to the reefs because of the uniquely designed vessels. Its scuba diving cruises include exploration of famous wrecks, swimming with dolphins and scuba diving in several exotic reefs. The cruises have scuba guides and two styles of cabins. Meals are provided except on days of port.

Nekton Diving Cruises
520 S.E. 32nd St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(800) UW-WORLD
Nektoncruises.com/

U.S. Dive Travel

The U.S. Dive Travel offers its vessel, the Belize Aggressor, for unlimited Caribbean scuba diving trips on the Belize Barrier Reef. Diving guides specifically trained for these islands are provided, but you may dive without them. Luxury stateroom cabins are provided with private baths, queen beds and closet space. Meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are included. There is a one-night port stop to enjoy local culture, entertainment and shopping. All expenses there are your own.

U.S. Dive Travel
15050 Cedar Ave. S.
St. Paul, MN, USA 55124-7047
952-953-4124
USdivetravel.com

Article Written By Kelly Banaski-Sons

Kelly Banaski-Sons has been a writer since 1991. Her work has been seen in print publications like "The Sacramento Bee," "PREP Magazine," "The Manchester Times" and on websites like Divorce360 and AOL. She is a featured expert for Bizymoms.com and other websites. She has a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Kaplan University.

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