Is going to a dive center the only way to have a great diving vacation?
No, you have an alternative to diving centers. A travel club membership that entitles you to travel to luxury resorts around the world in the best dive destinations, 52 weeks a year and you don’t have to worry about going off season at the best price. I have been diving for over 40 years and if you love a great dive vacation, you can have it without having to stay at one of the dive centers.
I’m sure you know that dive centers are always priced per person, this really adds to the cost of your dive vacation. Let me give you some examples: this scenario is for Belize Ambergris Caye
The average price of the dive center in Belize is $ 900 to $ 1,300 plus taxes per person for a stay of 8 days and 7 nights with 12 dives. 2 people on the trip will cost you $ 1800 to $ 2600, this varies by season.
Costa Maya Reef Ambergris Caye, Belize is one of the Resorts available in a travel club membership.
The cost for 7 nights and 8 days is $ 699 and without taxes for one bedroom. 12 dives at $ 405. Most of these 1-bedrooms can hold 4 people, further reducing your cost if there are more in your group. With 4 people it would be $ 580 per person. Excellent way to travel with the family. The total cost for 2 is $ 1510 or $ 755 per person at any time of the year.
Savings $ 290 to $ 1090
Here is another example in Grand Cayman, I lived there for 4 years, I know this island well and it has great diving.
The average price for 7 nights and 8 days with a dive package is $ 1400 per person.
A room at Morrits Tortuga Club costs $ 705 plus 6 days of diving at $ 1200 is $ 1905 or $ 952.50 per person.
Savings of $ 447.50 per person. You would save even more if there were more in your group.
Other advantages of being a member of a travel club are:
– Usually the resorts are 3 to 5 stars.
– All-inclusive resorts are often available.
– Usually there is a limit on the price that can be charged for a week, there is NO charge per person.
– No taxes on the price of the complex.
– You can get a room with 1, 2 or 3 rooms at the same price based on availability.
– Most of the time there are special offers available for $ 99 to $ 498.
– Lifetime memberships are transferable.
– These resorts generally offer many more amenities than dive centers, this can be important if your travel companion is not a diver, unpleasant weather, a sinus infection (cleanliness problem) or if you want to live other adventures on your trip.