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Dive Review of
Neptune's (Keith Santillano)/Palau Pacific Resort in
Micronesia/Koror

in 2006/05
an Instant Reader Report
by
James Masella, New York, USA
Report Number 2878

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Reporter
Dive Experience
251-500 dives
Where else diving
Belize, Cozumel, Aruba, Grand Cayman, St. Martin, Nassau, etc.

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny  
Seas
calm  
Water Temp
82   to 84    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
0
Water Visibility
75   to 100    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
Keith Santillano -- the owner and dive master -- would generally suggest
(but not require) about an hour in the water and up to about 100 feet deep.
 From time to time, we dove much deeper than 100 feet.  
Liveaboard?
no 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
Lots 
Mantas
None 
Dolphins
None 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
> 2 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  5 stars
Tropical Fish
5 stars  
Small Critters
  5 stars
Large Fish
5 stars  
Large Pelagics
  5 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
5 stars  
Boat Facilities
N/A
Overall rating for UWP's  
5 stars  
Shore Facilities  
N/A  
Comments
[None]  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
5 stars
Food
3 stars
Service and Attitude
5 stars
Environmental Sensitivity  
N/A
Dive Operation
5 stars  
Shore Diving  
1 stars  
Snorkeling
N/A  
 
 

Overall Rating

Value for $$
N/A    
Beginners
3 stars   
Advanced
5 stars    
Comments  
Palau is a diving paradise, and Keith Santillano and his operation,
"Neptune's", king of that paradise.  Keith is far and away the
best dive master I have ever dove with -- and I've gone diving with some
great ones.  He is safety conscious, but not overbearing.  He also knows
the waters extremely well, and can spot some incredible things.  He knows
all the sites.  He gives great pre-dive briefings, complete with pictures
that he and his girlfriend took underwater.  His operation is totally
impressive!  Also, I loved the Palau Pacific Resort.  On site, they have a
good dive shop and incredible rooms and beach.  I highly recommend it.  One
can reach Keith by e-mail (keith@palaunet.com), via his web site
(www.palaudive.com) or by phone (680-779-3548).  For two dives he charges
$115 and a third dive adds $40.  We did a number of 3-dive days and the
additional $40 was worth every penny.  Enjoy! 
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