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Dive Review of
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Dive Experience
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Over 1000 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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JAMACIA, BONAIRE, COSTA RICA, HAWAII, MEXICO (ALL OVER), ROATAN, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, VANCOUVER, EVERY MUD HOLE IN COLORADO, NEW MEXICO AND WYOMING |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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cloudy, dry |
Seas
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noCurrents |
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Water Temp
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70 to 75 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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5 |
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Water Visibility
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40 to 70 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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NO REAL ENFORCEMENTS, JUST GOOD SAFETY REMINDERS |
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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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None |
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Dolphins
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Schools |
Whale Sharks
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> 2 |
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Turtles
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> 2 |
Whales
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1 or 2 |
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Ratings 1
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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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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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it's the Galapagos a photgraphy meca! Divemaster (Victor) good at pointing and finding things. |
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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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Good: Spectacular diving! Marc Bernardi of Aquatic encounters does everything in his power to make sure you have a good time, great pre trip communication and a heck of a nice guy. The Renia Silvia set up for diving is perfect for a liveaboard. We had the presidents suite and the extra room was very nice. Crew is very helpful and attentive to divers needs. Whale sharks on every dive (saw 5 on one dive alone)! magnificent hammerheads and walls of fish! Bad: Communication on the boat (and in the water) could use some improvement. Sometimes the divemaster a little more concerned about shooting his video, than whats going on with the group (o.k. for experinced divers maybe not beginners). Ants in our room attacked the snacks, provided by the boat. Tip envelopes in rooms seemed pushy. Things to know before: Bring more cash (ATM's can be flakey), bring extra gear, don't count on everything working once you get there, there's no repair shop! Over all: If you can...Go! Get on the phone right now and call Marc at aqautic encounters, you won't be sorry! |
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