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Dive Experience
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501-1000 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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Papua New Guinea, Sipidan Borneo, Cuba, Hawaii, Belize, California Coast, Caymans, Bonaire, Florida Keyes, Cozumel, Belize |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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rainy, cloudy |
Seas
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calm, currents |
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Water Temp
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78 to 82 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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5 |
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Water Visibility
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50 to 80 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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Back up at 70 minutes |
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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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1 or 2 |
Mantas
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Squadrons |
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Dolphins
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None |
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
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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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There was a shortage of charging outlets, but we soon sorted that out once we realized that our chargers worked on 220V which was supplied in our room. |
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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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Comments
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The weather is purported to be rainey, etc. in March. However, we found March to be an ideal time to go. The rainey season was ending and the hills were a spectacular green! The little rain we encountered did nothing to spoil our dives. Wakatobi has been rumored to be run by "enviro-nazis" so I was pleasantly surprised by the more pragamatic attitude of the Pelagian staff. (Don't misunderstand . . . trashing the environment was not allowed, but they weren't overbearing about it). Cabins 4 and 6 are VERY SMALL. Cabins 3 and 5 have room for 3 comfortably. Cabin 2 is VERY Spacious, as is cabin 1. The electric generator is up front, so cabin 2 is quietest. It's hard to find any fault with this well run operation. Fresh cookies or bread and hot towels awaited us after every dive. Bring ear drops. I missed two days of diving from an external ear infection. The great staff may be willing to launder your clothes. |
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