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Dive Experience
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51-100 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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California, Mexico, Bahamas, Hawaii |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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sunny |
Seas
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calm |
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Water Temp
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73 to 75 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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3 |
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Water Visibility
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50 to 70 Feet |
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| Dive Policy | |||
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Dive own profile?
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no | ||
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Enforced diving
restrictions
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Return to boat with 750 psi. Maximum depth and time. |
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Liveaboard?
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no |
Nitrox Available?
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N/A |
| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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1 or 2 |
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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Ratings 1
(worst)- 5 (best):
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Corals
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Tropical Fish
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Small Critters
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Large Fish
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Large Pelagics
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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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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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No special provisions for camera gear on boat, but there was sufficient space on table in cabin for setup. |
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Accommodations
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Food
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Service and Attitude
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Environmental Sensitivity
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N/A |
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Dive Operation
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Shore Diving
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Snorkeling
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N/A |
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Overall Rating |
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Value for $$
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N/A | ||
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Comments
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Lizard Island is home to a first class tropical island resort with opportunities for snorkeling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Accommodations and service are excellent and the food is fantastic. The resort operates the only commercial dive boats on the island, and typically offers 2 dives each day. The 55 foot dive boat MV Serranidae makes the run to the outer reef (on alternate days) in about 1 hour. "Cod Hole" is a favorite location. The reef here is in great condition, with far more to see than time allows. Feeding by the dive operators attracts tame potato cod, so you can get a close look a these large fish. They usually have certified divers, resort course divers, and snorkelers on the boat trip. The crew is experienced and trained in first aid, and the boat carries oxygen. Extensive precautions are taken to insure that no one is left behind after a dive. Service in the dive operation is the best I have seen. If you want to maximize your dive time, choose a live-aboard. This is the place for relaxation and luxury, with a little high quality diving added in. The tour of the nearby marine research station is also well worth the time. There is also plenty to see, including lots of giant clams, while snorkeling from the beach. Our 3mm/2mm full wet suits were adequate for September here. The resort was renting 5mm shorties. Beware of luggage weight restrictions on the Mac Air flight to the island. Your clothes may have to go standby so you can take your gear. (Full equipment rental available on the island.) |
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