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Dive Experience
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Over 1000 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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West Coast, USA; Carrabean; Central America; Hawaii |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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sunny, windy |
Seas
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calm, choppy, surge |
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Water Temp
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82 to 84 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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3 |
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Water Visibility
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80 to 120 Feet |
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| Dive Policy | |||
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Dive own profile?
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yes | ||
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Enforced diving
restrictions
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Standard dive recommendations |
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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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Schools |
Whale Sharks
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None |
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Turtles
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> 2 |
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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Comments
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Standard dedicated rince tanks on baord. |
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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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Beginners
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Advanced
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Comments
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Safari Diver was one of two 5 star dive centers we found on the island. All of our plans were made over the internet with Donna, who is one of the owners. She was great and helped us every step of the way. The dive center was staffed with helpful people and they went out of their way to help us when we had regulator problems. The boats were nice, especially the fast boats. They got you to the dive sites first in the morning and we were rewarded with sharks on those dives! The Dive master went out of their way to point out creatures on dives, but allowed you to explore on your own (within reason) if you wanted. I you were staying at one of the beach resorts, they were willing to pick you up in the morning. Safari Diver does have rooms upstairs which are clean and nice, but have few amenities. Because we were staying in Playa del Carmen, we stayed a night in one of the rooms and were very satisfied. The fish life in Cozumel is getting better and better. We are seeing more fish their than ever before and the corals are looking good. It was nice seeing sharks their, that is a first for us and a sign of health in the region. The drift diving is a blast if you haven't experienced it yet, but leave your camera on the boat for those dives. Make sure you do a night dive, it was the best yet! All in all, Cozumel is still the cheapest and one of the best dive areas around the world. |
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