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Dive Review of Nekton Rorqual in
Bahamas/Cay Lobos

Nekton Rorqual, Jun, 2003,

by Bob Jacon, NY, USA . Report 651.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 3 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 3 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments 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.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Phuket, New Britain Island, Galapagos, Cairnes, Caribbean
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather rainy Seas calm
Water Temp 80-89°F / 27-32°C Wetsuit Thickness 0
Water Visibility 50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions No decompression diving.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 3 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments 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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