Dive Review of
Ramon's Village in
Belize/Ambergris Caye

Cozumel, Roatan, St. Vincent, St. Croix, Bahamas, Bonaire, Key Largo

Dive Conditions

Only the usual...recommended max depth, 500 psi minimum, time limits  

Overall Rating

Ramons Village proved to be a great resort, and delivered on all of their
web page's promises. Food was good, but not great or particularly generous
for the price. Better, more-for-the-money meals found within walking
distance in town, especially at Elvi's. Rooms were very clean and
adequately cooled. Beach was well maintained and always had lots of
available space and lounges. The dive staff was very friendly and
accommodating, but the manager at the dive shop could work on his 'people
skills'. If you pre-book dives here, expect to use 'em or lose 'em. Reef
structure and condition was great, with mostly spur-and-groove formations
and a few swim-thrus. Nurse sharks are common, enough so that on some dives
you'll stop noticing them, but otherwise the reefs are somewhat fished out.
We did see rays and turtles on more than one dive. Dove the Blue Hole with
another shop, Ocean Divers, and highly recommend using them for the Blue
Hole. It was a great experience, partly because we got lucky and had lots
of reef and even some blacktip and bull sharks circling the rim. Staff gave
a thorough briefing, and watched closely during the dive, but didn't
restrict or nag us. From 130 feet, you get an eery feeling looking up at
the silouetted sharks slowly circling above. 
Another recommendation...rent a golf cart and drive up to Captain Morgan's
for lunch and a swim, and a pina colada.
 

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