Dive Review of
Down Under Dive in
Australia/Saxon, Hastings,Norman Reefs

Cozumel, Brisbane (Moreton Island), Perth (Rottnest Island)

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Overall Rating

First I must say that I am very new to the sport having been certified only
months before this trip.  I also don't write for a living and have never
posted anything on the net, so who knows how this will turn out.  Down
Under Dive was recommended by a friend who dove with them weeks before I
went.  I thought the live aboard thing would be cool and gave it a try, 
They offer a 3 day/2 night all inclusive package (minus alcohol/soft
drinks) for $400 aussie.  I had a flexible schedule and decided to stay an
extra night which they gave me for $100 aussie($50 savings).  Pretty cheap
for 14 dives, meals, rental gear, and a bed.
The accomadations were small and I shared a room w/ 2 other divers.  Didn't
spend much time in the room though.    Dive times were 6:30, 10:00, 3:00,
6:30.  The only real restrictions were 30min @ 30ft for the night dives. 
Seemed reasonable to me though.
Hot buffet breakfast, hot buffet lunch, and sit down served dinner.  The
food was actually pretty darn good.  I don't know about everybody else, but
after I dive I'll eat just about anything.  Very spacious galley w/ small
bar.  With very little to compare it to, I thought the diving was great. 
Nothing very deep though.  I pretty much stayed between 30-50ft all the
time.  The viz was cloudy @ times but for the most part it was at least
60ft.  Very warm water and only used a wetsuit the 1st dive.  Very
knowledable and helpful staff of 8 or so.  If you're into adventure,
meeting new people, and cheap diving, I would recommend down under dive.   
     

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