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Dive Experience
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26-50 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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Bonaire, Cozumel, Puerto Rico, St. Eustatius, Panama, Florida Panhandle |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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windy |
Seas
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choppy |
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Water Temp
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82 to 84 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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0 |
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Water Visibility
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60 to 100 Feet |
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Dive own profile?
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Enforced diving restrictions
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Vary relaxed. Fun, yet safe. |
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| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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Lots |
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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1 or 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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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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Ambergris Caye has the most hospitable natives that I have met in the Caribbean. The Villa at Banyan Bay was only $175 per nite (low season special rate, normally $275), with impeccable ammenities: two bedroom condo, with all the extras (jacuzzi, cable TV, tile floor, everything new and well kept). We looked all over, from Banyan Bay (one mile south of town) through San Pedro and nothing compared with this place to stay. Dont worry about trying to get an ocean front room. The pool side rooms are fine. We ate at four great restaurants: Elvi's; Blue Water Cafe; Ricos (at Banyan Bay), and Caliente. San Pedro is a really interesting town. Went to a local night time soccer game ($1.00 Belize admission) and the stands were packed, with the announcer speaking both English and Spanish... Dive off the reef with Rudy Duran of Bottom Time.. he's the best diver master that I've been with.. he'll take you to the greatest spots with nurse sharks, turtles, caves (if you want) will point out everything that you would have otherwise missed... Ambergris Caye's reef is not the best diving that I've had, (thats Bonaire, for me) but the overall experience was.. |
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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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Bring as much food from home as you can. The grocery store is really expensive. |
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