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Dive Review of
FishNFins/West Plaza Desekel Hotel in
Micronesia/Palau

in 2003/11
an Instant Reader Report
by
Michael N. Hofman, CA, usa
Report Number 1236

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Reporter
Dive Experience
501-1000 dives
Where else diving
 Palau, PNG, Belize, Fiji, Yap, Cozumel, Bonaire, Thailand 

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny  
Seas
surge  
Water Temp
78   to 82    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
5
Water Visibility
80   to 150    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
none  
Liveaboard?
no 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
Lots 
Mantas
1 or 2 
Dolphins
Schools 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
> 2 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  3 stars
Tropical Fish
4 stars  
Small Critters
  3 stars
Large Fish
5 stars  
Large Pelagics
  5 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
3 stars  
Boat Facilities
2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's  
4 stars  
Shore Facilities  
4 stars  
Comments
Not great facilities on the dive boats but separate tanks, etc. on land and
professional available for assistance.  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
4 stars
Food
3 stars
Service and Attitude
5 stars
Environmental Sensitivity  
N/A
Dive Operation
5 stars  
Shore Diving  
3 stars  
Snorkeling
N/A  
 
 

Overall Rating

Value for $$
N/A    
Beginners
2 stars   
Advanced
5 stars    
Comments  
Our fourth trip to Palau and our fourth trip with FishNFins.  Even though
the boat rides take about an hour to the dive sites, they are fun and
interesting trips, the Rock Islands and other sites are beautiful and we
took a number of side trips.  We appreciate this operation and their
attention to detail, especially as one of us is a snorkeler.  The diving
was, as always, wonderful with the coral making a strong comeback after
bleaching episodes several years ago and lots of small and large fish life.
 Blue Corner, Blue Hole, Ulong Passage, Turtle Cove and Turtle Corner all
great dives.  We also went to several other locations (downed seaplanes,
harbor dives) which were very interesting.  We strongly recommended
FishNFins!  They also have a great restaurant serving fresh food too.  The
hote we stayed at was clean, big rooms and a five minute walk from the dive
shop (if you didn't want to get a ride).  We had a great time! 

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