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Dive Experience
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51-100 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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Australia, Bahamas, Belize, California, Florida, Hawaii, Grand Cayman, Mexico, Provo |
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Weather
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sunny, windy |
Seas
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choppy |
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Water Temp
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80 to 82 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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3 |
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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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45 minutes or 1000 psi |
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Sharks
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None |
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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None |
Whales
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None |
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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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Large Pelagics
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* |
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Subject Matter
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***** |
Boat Facilities
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**** |
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Overall rating for UWP's
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***** |
Shore Facilities
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***** |
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Comments
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Had a rinse barrel of fresh water and tables on board boat for camera equipment. |
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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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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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The "Antilla" is regarded by many as the best, biggest and oldest wreck dive in the Caribbean. Part of this 400-foot-long ship is visible above water and from the shore. The remainder slants into the sand at a depth of 60 feet. Known locally as the “Ghost Ship”, this German freighter was purposely sunk by its captain on May 10, 1940, rather than surrendering to the Dutch Marines. It was one of the best dives of my life, featuring swim throughs of the roomy compartments, thousands of bait fish that surrounded my buddy and me in a 20-foot swirling mass for about five minutes, dozens of varieties of colorful tropical fish, coral- encrusted surfaces, and an eerie feeling of timeless beauty. If you go to Aruba, do NOT miss diving the "Antilla"! |
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