ACCOMMODATION

There are hotels for every budget and desire, but since most divers have equipment and often pricey photo gear, it is best to seek out the more upscale hotels to avoid
problems.
Each dive operation  will generally have a selection of hotels it deals with to fit your budget.
Many  dive shops have their own hotels and dive camps that you can stay in as part of a training or dive holiday package.
Most lodgings are generally safe, but it never hurts to use caution when leaving valuables in hotel safes.
Take a photo of your valuables or get the hotel to give you a list of what you gave them.
If something does go missing, then you have a record.
Hotel rooms should be locked at night, and cheap, thin walled rooms checked for strategic peepholes.
Some beautiful boutique hotels can be found at just about every locale that offers diving.
The level of live aboard comfort normally corresponds directly with the price of the trip.
Ask for references  and the ship layout in advance.
Some ships are quite luxurious and feature superb meals and roomy staterooms with large, en suite bathrooms.
Others are some what bare bones. Check in advance so you’re not expecting one and getting the other.