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Instant
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Dive Experience
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251-500 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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Phuket, New Britain Island, Galapagos, Cairnes,Caribbean |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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rainy |
Seas
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calm |
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Water Temp
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80 to 89 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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0 |
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Water Visibility
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50 to 100 Feet |
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Dive own profile?
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yes | ||
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Enforced diving restrictions
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No decompression diving. |
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| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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Lots |
Mantas
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1 or 2 |
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Dolphins
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1 or 2 |
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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| Underwater Photography 1 (worst)- 5 (best): | |||
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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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N/A |
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Comments
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Hauling camera equipment from the platform area to the camera table was cumbersome. Work area on table was modest considering the number of divers on the boat and the number of photographers. |
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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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Although advertised as a new boat, the condition of the boat was less than
acceptable. Rooms were adequate in size and air conditioning acceptable.
Food was ordinary.
The captain is very knowlegeable and entertaining. The crew was
helpful and friendly.
However, if you want nitrox, you better arrange before hand.
Dive sites were interesting. Enjoyed seeing the distant lights off
Cuba and the two blue holes in Cay Sal.
This trip was worth taking; but the price was excessive for the
quality of the boat. Either refurbish the boat or lower the price to
match the value. On the other hand, invest in some cleaning aids, paint
and new carpet.
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