First dive trip suggestions (1 Viewer)

[Thresa]

Bonaire had been mentioned by several people on this site, and it sounds great, but all of the flights that I can find have at least 2 stops, with a minimum travel time of 11 hours. What are other good destinations for a first/beginning diver that are not so difficult to get to?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Thresa

 

[Guest]

I'm sure many will disagree but for a beginner I would suggest a trip to the FL Keys. Cheap flights into Miami, some really good reputable dive shops and english as a first language (once you are out of Miami). It's not real exotic but for a beginner it's well worth the trip.

 

[landfish]

you can get a descent flight to Bonaire on air Jamaica. I know it did not take me 11 hours the last time I went down there.

I recommend going to Belize. The country is beautiful and the diving is great and easy........ It is very easy to get to with a direct flight

Have fun

 

[ScubaMedic]

Roatan, Honduras.

Great diving, easy diving, very short boat trips, shore diving from most of the resorts, direct flights from IAH, everything is huge there, most resorts are all inclusive.