Jamaica
is the third largest
island in the Caribbean, renown for our music and
people. Jamaica boasts some of the most beautiful
beaches in the Caribbean, along with these beaches we
have some of the most spectacular reefs and dive sites
in the hemisphere. The island's location within the
Caribbean provides us with beautiful weather all year
round. There are numerous dive sites (named and unnamed)
in and around the major tourist towns along the North
Coast of the island. The majority of them are about
10-15 minutes from the shore. The Cayman Trench runs
along the North Coast of the island and offers a variety
of wall dives and magnificent multi-level diving. Shore
diving is however not readily available in Jamaica and
RESORT DIVERS
does not offer it due to the distance of dive drop offs
from shore.
Most visitors arrive through
Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay,
which is the closest to the major tourist areas of
Negril, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.
How to
get to Jamaica:
Many major
airlines (Air Jamaica, Spirit, Delta, American Airlines,
U.S. Airways, Virgin Atlantic) offer non-stop service from many US national
hubs directly to Montego Bay or Kingston's International
Airports. Jamaica is also experiencing an increase in
European visitors with Virgin Atlantic offering non-stop
flights from London. US and European Union citizens do not require
a visa to visit the island under 30 days and many of
these airline carriers can assist you determining
whether or not you will require further documentation in
order to enter the country. Jamaica is about a 1.5 hour
flight south of Miami, Florida or approximately an 8
hour flight from London, England.
The
typical dive conditions within Jamaica:
Average
temperature 80 F
or 26
C in the winter.
Average temperature 85
F or
29 C
in the summer.
Average visibility is about
100 feet
or 30 meters.
Currents
around the island are usually
very light
all year round in areas such as
Montego Bay or Ocho Rios.
Certified Diver's
Checklist:
|
1.
Certification Card from an International
Recognized Agency |
|
2.
DAN Insurance (Recommended, but not
required.) |
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3.
Log Book |
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4.
Dive Equipment (Rentals are available at
all our sites.) |
Referral Students:
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1.
Referral Forms from your current instructor. |
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2.
Medical Releases (If necessary.) |
