Instant Reader Report
on Aquaventures / Long Bay Resort in
Virgin Islands / Tortola on
2002/04
by
Hank Martin , NJ, USA
Report Number 020826122428922

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Dive Conditions

All dives led by divemaster.  Back on board with 500 psi.  

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Overall Rating

After reading the Chap Book, I had decided not to use Baskin, and searched
for an alternative.  Found Aquaventures, a small shop located near Road
Town Harbor, on the net, and used them for my 12-year old son's Open Water
certification.  They were great.  The owner, divemaster and instructor were
all very dedicated to making every trip a good one, even when we were the
only two people on the boat, which was the case for two days of diving.  I
was completely comfortable with my son's care, and had a great time diving
while he finished up his check out dives.  Diving wasn't spectacular, but
it was decent.  Our favorite sites were Painted Wall and Blonde Rock, both
near Dead Man's Chest, and both very much worth doing.  All equipment was
handled by staff, and towels, drinks and snacks were provided between
dives.  

Long Bay is a nice resort, but expensive.  Ocean front cottages looked
like they could use a major face lift - if you go, opt for the hillside
villas.  Very well equipped and nicely constructed. We stayed in one fo
the newer ones - it was really beautiful with great views.  But, there is
a lot of walking up and down hills.  Pool was pretty beat up - the bottom
really needed a resurfacing.  Maintenance of the public areas could also
be better - it's not awful, but not spotless, either.  Long Bay Beach is
very beautiful, but because of a rocky bottom, the swimming isn't great. 
Stay away from the weekly buffet unless you like overcooked steak, chicken
and fish.

Road Town is kind of funky, but the resturants are decent and the grocery
stores surprisingly well stocked.  Try the take out at Bobby's - the
curried chicken is excellent.   

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