Dive Review of
MDA/Holiday Inn in
Guam

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Overall Rating

We've been through Guam so many times, we decided to stop for a few days,
get rid of some jet lag, and see what Guam's all about. We contacted MDA
via email and they arranged everything, including our room at the Holiday
Inn at a very good price, including buffet breakfasts. We spent 5 days
driving around, seeing everything there was to see, and did 6 dives. The
two MDA dive boats we were on were well run, with adequate space. The crew
seemed friendly and professional. Four of the dives were done with most of
the passengers being Japanese; they brought their own gear and divemasters,
and did their own thing. Two of the dives were mainly locals and a few
soldiers off an aircraft carrier. We did not have a guide, but it was not a
problem, as we kept the repeat customers in sight. The underwater terrain
is volcanic with not much coral. We dove their blue hole twice, saw the
Atlantis submarine underwater, and did 3 easy drift dives. A beginning
diver would have fun, as the diving is easy and there's enough to see. An
experienced diver would probably get bored after a few dives. 

Guam doesn't have that "exotic island" feel, but it makes a
decent alternative to Hawaii for stopping off and getting rid of jet lag
and doing a few dives. The water is warmer than Hawaii, but the diving is
not as good. It's a big shopping area for the Japanese, and not as pricey
as Hawaii.  It's a lovely island with a lot of history, although it's
probably too far from mainland U.S. to be considered a primary vacation
destination.  

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