Dive Review of
Ocean Explorers in
St. Maarten/Dutch

extensively throughout Carribean, Mexico, Hawaii

Dive Conditions

Time and depth monitored but when observed to be good divers bottom time
extended to surface with 500 psi  

There was not any rinse buckets on board as the boat was for 6-8 ppl.The
surface intervals short as the dives were relatively shallow 40-70 fsw.
Brought own water bottle to rinse between dives.  

Overall Rating

St Maarten is not considered a premier dive destination by many divers but
there is plenty of fish life and coral to keep you interested for your
dives. Ocean Explorers is owned and operated by Leroy French, NAUI #50,that
alone should tell you something. He has been on St Maarten for 25+ years
and knows a good portion of the U/W sites and critters. The dive boat is on
the small side but that means good service and attention paid to each
diver. We had a mix of fairly new ,to us , at the 500+ dive mark , and all
were happy at the conclusion of the dives. Lots of healthy coral and an
abundence of fish life on all sites. also spotted was some of the largest
carribean lobster that I have ever seen. Diving was conducted in a group
setting but Leroy let us wander and take photos away from the pack. We also
had our bottom time extended as our air consumption is fairly good.Fishlife
seen -  scorpionfish, lots of southern rays, grunts, squirrel fish,
morays-green and spotted, jackknife-fish, barracuda,angels and
butterfly-fish.The usual host of Carribean fish but lots of them. The reef
system seemed healthier than it did 6 years ago when we were here last. We
stayed at the Divi resort and that also is in better shape than last time
with a number of improvement in the condition of the rooms to the resort
amenities. St Maatin is a great place to vacation as the island is
reasonably priced when it comes to food and goods. The diving though not
spectacular was fun and provided some good photo shots. Leroy 
French is a great person to dive with as his demeanor is laid back but at
the same time he makes sure that all on board have a safe dive. I would
recommend his operation to all that visit St Maartin.  

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