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I would just use Carnival’s excursions myself, especially as new divers. I did a cruise about 8 years ago with a new diver and the companys they used then were fantastic.
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Agojo - 11/24/2015 7:23 AM 
Agree with sandman, as a new diver use Carnival shore excursion. In CZM they get you at the pier where you pull in and boat you a short distance to their shop for rental gear if needed. In CZM by law or mutual agreements a dive operator can’t take business away from the taxi’s. Did same cruise you mentioned in May 2015 and was 3 hours late getting tied to pier due to currents. My advance private dive wasn’t going to happen so ended up on the Carnival dive to be sure of getting wet. Did Carnival snorkel in Belize and Carnival snuba in Roatan, both with non-diver wife, wouldn’t recommend either of those. Dive in CZM was OK, about 8 divers on the boat.
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Thank you both for the comment and advice.
Joe
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Follow divemaster check air and depth be safe out there.
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I did those 3 ports plus Grand Cayman in October 2005 on Carnival.
Although I wanted to dive the blue hole un Belize my ex wanted to do a hike n tub ride which was cool.
In Roatan we went to Anthony’s Key Resort, they were fantastic. One of the best charters I’ve been on. We dove #15 Green outhouse wall and #24 Barry’s Reef.
In Cozumel the dive was right by the boat. Dove Santa Rosa Reef and Paradise Reef, which were both spectacular.
I was a seasoned diver, my ex only had 2 previous ocean dives and we both had a good time.
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Seasports in Belize city is about a 5 minute walk from the cruise terminal area. I have dove with them while on a cruise stop and they made sure I got back to the ship on time. Have not dove the other ports while cruising so can not comment. Did go to Anthony’s Key so the wife and kids could swim with the dolphins and it seemed like a nice location.
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Joe:
I have done a number of cruises where I dove at each port. I have done both independent and ship excursion. I would suggest taking the shore excursion as a new diver. The one thing I would verify before hand is if the diving is done from the same boat as snorkeling tours. Most are not but I have seen some that are. I have not been on Carnival lately so I do not know their procedures.
Charles
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