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Dive Review of
Peter Huges Diving (Sun Dancer II) in
Belize

in 2004/03
an Instant Reader Report
by
Gabriel I. Peñagarícano, PR, Puerto Rico
Report Number 985

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Reporter
Dive Experience
251-500 dives
Where else diving
 All over. 

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny, windy  
Seas
choppy  
Water Temp
78   to 80    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
3
Water Visibility
100   to 200    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
A maximum of 130 was recommended, however, one could dive one's own
profile. Everyone was treated as a mature, responsible diver.  
Liveaboard?
yes 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
1 or 2 
Mantas
None 
Dolphins
None 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
1 or 2 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  5 stars
Tropical Fish
5 stars  
Small Critters
  3 stars
Large Fish
1 stars  
Large Pelagics
  1 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
5 stars  
Boat Facilities
5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's  
5 stars  
Shore Facilities  
N/A  
Comments
The camera tables and rinse tanks were very adequate. Developing and
viewing were available.  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
5 stars
Food
3 stars
Service and Attitude
5 stars
Environmental Sensitivity  
N/A
Dive Operation
5 stars  
Shore Diving  
1 stars  
Snorkeling
N/A  
 
 

Overall Rating

Value for $$
N/A    
Beginners
1 stars   
Advanced
5 stars    
Comments  
I have nothing but the highest praise for this operation. The vessel is the
best I have ever been on and the crew surpassed all expectations. There was
no request that was not promptly and cheerfully attended to. Turnover on
liveaboards being what it is, I only regret that those who follow me will
not be able to enjoy the ministrations of Captain Lachlan MacKensie and his
assitants Sonia Johal and Laura Shepherd. However, local divemaster
Raúl Cruz will hopefully still be around. The dive sites were of the
highest quality, tropical fish are plentiful and the corals are in
magnificent shape. With the exception of the first area at the very
begining of the trip, all the sites had a reef and an adjoining wall,
therefore, there was something for those who preferred a shallow dive, as
well as for those who sought the thrill and beauty of the walls. Diving was
at a pace suited to personal preferences. Once the dive briefing concluded,
you could dive whatever profile you selected and with whomever you chose,
including solo diving. The vessel itself is spotless, the cabins spacious,
clean and comfortable, and the the food varied and tasty. At the risk of
repeating myself I can truthfully state that the Sun Dancer II is the
standard against which liveaboard diving ought to be measured. 

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