Dive Review of
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Dive Experience
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0-25 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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galapagos, belize, grand cayman, st. lucia, curacao, cozumel, fiji, coral sea, soccorro islands |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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sunny, windy |
Seas
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calm, choppy, currents |
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Water Temp
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81 to 83 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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3 |
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Water Visibility
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75 to 150 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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usually dove as a group, and limited for 45 mins. |
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Liveaboard?
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yes |
Nitrox Available?
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N/A |
| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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Lots |
Mantas
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Squadrons |
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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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1 or 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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N/A |
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Comments
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plenty of camera table space, and rinse buckets; recharging station good |
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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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It was just as advertised on the web site, and captains log. I have around 300 dives and often drift dive in cozumel. the reef hooks and pass diving are challenging so a diver who isn't in good condition or experienced might be overmatched with these dives. however there are other dives that were easy and slow paced yet very enjoyable especially for photographers. Visability (100+) and water temperature (83) were great. Cabins were roomy and well layed out with storeage. The boat did have a rought time in crossings in choppy seas that made the ice machine and air condition go out which impaired sleep. Lots of manta and shark action in the pass dives. Some playful encounters with bottlenose dolphin (although I wasn't the lucky one to play with them). Schools of snapper, jacks and tropicals over hard coral fields were common. Several turtles. They are moving the boat from the tuamoto islands ( where this report is from) to the society islands to make the flight schedule easier and increase options because there are less currents there. Even though there were dives I could have used more than the 45 mins (the dive time averaged 50), having 4 dives per day didn't bother me, though there were some on board that did. The passengers were multi national. The crew upbeat and well trained. Helpful and effecient. I would highly recommend this trip to advanced / experienced divers. But be ready for the pass dives. The current is powerful......The boat safety and practice however alleviates any real concern. |
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