St. Thomas Boss Underwater Adventure - ear problems?

[ejkmomco]

Looking for help from those of you who have done the Boss Underwater Adventure in St. Thomas. From years of swimmer's ear, I have lots of problems with my ears when I'm under 10-15 feet of water. Because of the bubble/air pumped in, are your ears less affected by the water pressure? I'm sure this is an insane question, but thought I'd ask anyway :D I've also read various reviews about how long the bubble portion actually lasts - anywhere from 15-30 min. Please let me know about the amount of time you spent in the bubble. Thank you!

[LrgPizza]

It's been years since I did this... (1998 in Cancun, to be exact.) BUT... You do have to pressurize your ears as you descend into the water. We only went down about 15-20 feet, if I recall, but I know as the diver takes you down, he watches you to pressurize your ears, then give him the OK signal once you are ready to go further.

 

Again, this was a lot of years ago, but I have no reason to think it would be different.

 

Off topic - when we did this, Cancun had only had it 1 month, it was called BOB (Breathing Observation Bubble), and it was only the 2nd place in the world with these next to the Great Barrier Reef. We paid about $75 for 45 minutes under water. Good deal!

[cruisemainiac]

You will have to equalize your ears. Check with you Dr. to get something the clear your ears before you go. I had to take Sutifed before a dive so I could equalize.

[neptune18]

We did this 7-8 years ago. My son, who was about 10 at the time, got a really bad headache. We were under water for about 20 minutes. I know many people rave about this excursion but we, separate and apart from the headache, did not think it was that good, especially given the price.

[jackson bernard]

We think it was one of the worst excursions ever too. Don't waste your money

[ejkmomco]

Thank you all for your reply - I really appreciate you taking the time to give me valued feedback.

Think we are going to pass - sounds fun, but just don't think my ears can take it :(

[Anet01]

Wow, we booked this. Rethinking it now.....