Dive Review of
Pavilion Dive - Al Marsa/AL Marsa Divers - Yellow Dhow in
Oman/Musandam

 
Mediterranean: Crete, Libya
UK: North Sea
Carribean: Jamaica, Gulf of Mexico, Cozumel, Yucatan
UAE - all over 

Dive Conditions

Self Restricted 30m.  Max depth was 28m.  Surface Intervals 2hours plus.  4
dives on one day including a shallow night dive.  

Plenty of space - separate freshwater dip tank.  Sizeable salon with TV for
reviewing pictures.  

Overall Rating

This was my third trip.  Excellent weather - flat calm for three days, blue
sky pleasant temperature.  We visited the northern point of the Musandam by
the Straits of Hormuz.  The dhow is modern, clean, and has excellent twin
cabins with en-suites.  Al Marsa crew is friendly, attentive and
professional.  The dhow was rented by Pavilion Dive from the Jumeriah Beach
Hotel in Dubai.  Divemasters present on evey dive were very knowledgeable. 
Flexible dive scheduling allowed plenty of time for sunbathing and
relaxing.  We did night dive off the dive deck of the dhow.  Most dives are
from a fast boat towed behind dhow to the anchor point in a quiet bay -
this is where gear is kept during the trip.  Food is plentiful and
wholesome.  The dhow is a diesel engined vessel but switches to a quiet
small generator when at anchor so that the peacefulness of this remote
location can be enjoyed.  Kayaks and snorkelling available for surface
intervals.  
Pristine coral beds and large shoals of Indian Ocean type fish.  Saw
several turtle; one we spent 15 minutes with while it was grazing.  Large
rays (Cow-Tail and Blotched 1.5m diameter).  Some coral damage in places
due to a cyclone earlier this year.  Mountainous rugged scenery.  Very
quiet and peaceful.  We will go back.  I visited with my daughter and two
other friends. 

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