Instant Reader Report
on Ocean Encounters / Lion's Dive in
Curaçao / [N/A] on
2002/10
by
Leo Dioguardi , FL, USA
Report Number 030903224637137

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 Bonaire, Bimini, Cozumel, Walkers Cay, Maui, Palau, Ft Lauderdale FL 

Dive Conditions

1 hour and 500 psi  

[None]  

Overall Rating

Resort was comfortable but several of our group had problems with hot water
and a/c.  Food was OK but fairly expensive, we often chose to dine
elsewhere.  Downtown shopping was dutyfree and worth the trip.  Many
locals warned us, however, about the crime rate.  At night, it is not safe
to walk near open beach areas and many places in town.  Being the unwitting
witness to drug smuggling and/or arrival of illegal Columbians  is very
dangerous. We stuck with taxis and had no problems.  Diving was very
similar to Bonaire with rich shallow (25') plateaus dropping off to wall
dives fairly close to shore.  Viz was great and don't miss diving on the
Superior Producer.  We hit it on a low current day and you could see the
entire wreck 100 ft below from the surface, excellent.  The Dive Operation
was well run with tag lines, drop tanks, etc when the dive required it. 
Especially nice is that most dives were so close that your SIT was on land
at a nearby park, complete with refreshments.  Nitrox was available with 1
day notice. 

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