Dive Review of
Nekton Pilot in
Bahamas

Cozumel, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos, 
Sea of Cortez, Channel Islands, Galapagos, Fiji

Dive Conditions

The check in/check out board was monitored for thoroughness in recording
depths, times   

Camera table and air hose limited, area had to be passed through by all
divers so was in no way secured from water sprays   

Overall Rating

Biggest areas we've ever experienced on any lieaboard for staterooms, salon
and sun deck. Particularly liked vanity in main cabin area and separation
of toilet from the shower.  Good variety, choice and quantity of food
served buffet style.  Especially noteworthy was Thanksgiving dinner.

New additions to dive staff given inappropriate tasks like briefings on
sites they weren't familiar with - inexcusable when compated to the very
EXCELLENT last briefing from Capt. Effey. Similarly, the after dinner
educational presentation by veteran divemaster Matt on tunicates was
superb; so why were we subjected to others who just read a prepared script
out loud, and specifically instructed the guests not to ask him any
questions. Operationally there were some serious missteps including use of
a steel tank past service status containing rust.  On one occasion the
divemaster guarding dive deck didn't keep engineer from jumping into the
water on top of divers trying to come in at the end of their dive. On
another occasion one staffmember was bringing skiff in in preparation for
leaving dive site when divers on the deck had to sound alert that divers
were still in the water.  Two instances of mechanical difficulties
including one in which owner of boat flew parts in by his private plane. 
Air conditioning in salon broken to the extent that carpet not only wet
from condensation but the flooring underneath was buckling- computer and TV
monitor for slide show overheating, fans not sufficient for ventilation.  

Myriad of colorful tunicates sighted at Rocky Mountain High. Capt. Effey
did an excellent job maneuvering boat during the dolphin experience, gaving
snorkelers great interactions with spotted dolphins.  Fabulous closeups of
loggerhead turtles. Divemaster Chris did great job spotting octopus during
night dive.  
 

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