Coral from Jamaica

[eloehr]

I am getting married in September at Sandals in Jamaica. Has anybody snorkeled or dived around Montego Bay? Are there any good reefs that are a must see? Silly question, but is it possible to bring coral back to the US, harvested or purchased from there?

 

[Kworker]

Chances are its illegal. Also, not sure on how often you've been snorkeling and/or scuba diving. If you are new to it especially Scuba, the last thing you should be doing is collecting.

Congrats on your marriage!

 

[afamousjohnson]

Spent honeymoon right around there. Beautiful - snorkeling wasn't a big impact or super awesome

 

[afamousjohnson]

Had a hard time even being in the water due to all the peddlers and jet ski people

 

[KoleTang]

You would need a collectors license/permit. I have no idea what you need to move coral across the border.

Worrying about collecting, holding, and transporting coral is not what you want to be doing on your wedding/honeymoon.

 

[eloehr]

Very true with all the responses...We are both very much into the reef aquarium hobby. She has done pretty well with her tank setup a couple months ago. I have kept my mouth shut and my hands out of her tank. I guess collection/harvesting is the wrong choice of words. I would think there are reef stores in Jamaica. I was just thinking frags may be cheaper that what I can find in the Midwest. If I found some, purchased on our way back to the US, I might find unique pieces for a lower price and not pay for overnight shipping.

 

[afamousjohnson]

Very true with all the responses...We are both very much into the reef aquarium hobby. She has done pretty well with her tank setup a couple months ago. I have kept my mouth shut and my hands out of her tank. I guess collection/harvesting is the wrong choice of words. I would think there are reef stores in Jamaica. I was just thinking frags may be cheaper that what I can find in the Midwest. If I found some, purchased on our way back to the US, I might find unique pieces for a lower price and not pay for overnight shipping.

No fish stores from what I saw and in a lot of parts no electricity - we didn't get to go over to Kingston tho so not sure how that side of the island is set up.

 

[11f150]

Im getting married in 2 weeks and will be going to a Sandals resort in Jamaica. Pretty excited about it I never have taken a trip like this.

 

[eloehr]

Which one are you going to? We are doing it at Montego Bay. You'll have to let me know how it was!

Im getting married in 2 weeks and will be going to a Sandals resort in Jamaica. Pretty excited about it I never have taken a trip like this.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

We're are getting married in June and then going to Turks n Caico's. Already have A scuba diving trip scheduled.