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Dive Experience
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101-250 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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Hawaii, Great Lakes & many Caribbean destinations |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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sunny |
Seas
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choppy |
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Water Temp
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78 to 81 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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2 |
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Water Visibility
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40 to 60 Feet |
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Dive own profile?
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yes | ||
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Enforced diving restrictions
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1 hour or < 500 p.s.i., whichever you hit first. |
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| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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1 or 2 |
Mantas
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None |
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Dolphins
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None |
Whale Sharks
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None |
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Turtles
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> 2 |
Whales
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None |
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Ratings 1 (worst)-
5 (best):
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Corals
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*** |
Tropical Fish
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**** |
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Small Critters
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*** |
Large Fish
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*** |
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Large Pelagics
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*** |
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Subject Matter
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N/A |
Boat Facilities
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N/A |
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Overall rating for UWP's
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N/A |
Shore Facilities
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N/A |
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Comments
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[None] |
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Accommodations
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*** |
Service
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*** |
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Food
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*** |
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Dive Operation
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***** |
Shore Diving
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*** |
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Overall Rating |
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Beginners
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***** | ||
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Advanced
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*** | ||
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Comments
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Diving: This was my 3rd time with Quiescence (www.keylargodiving.com, phone 305/451-2440) and it is still a great operation. They have a fleet of 3 6-pack boats, each captained by an experienced hand. This is not escorted diving. The capt. describes possible destinations and then assists you with your gear. Accomodations: No one would describe Bayside Resort, formerly known as Marina Del Mar Bayside Resort, (www.baysideresort.us) as plush but it is located just 2.5 miles from Quiescence and it represents a good value. The complementary breakfast isn't anything more than some small danish, a few apples, coffee and juice. Value: Call Quiescence for a quote but the typical rate is $89 per person per night, double occupancy. That gets you the hotel plus a 2-tank dive, weights, tanks & air. If you are looking for reef diving at a destination that doesn't take a long time to get to where you can book some long bottom time, the Keys represent a good bet. |
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