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Dive Review of
Dive Grenadines/Palm Island Beach Club in
St. Vincent and the Grenadines/Palm Island

in August, 2002
an Instant Reader Report
by
Scott and Karen Fauth, Florida, USA
Report Number 106

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Reporter
Dive Experience
501-1000 dives
Where else diving
Figi, Tahiti, Red Sea, Mexico, Florida, Grand and Little Cayman, Turks and
Caicos, Bahamas, Bonaire,
St. Lucia, B.V.I., Haiti, etc...

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny  
Seas
calm  
Water Temp
81   to 82    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
3
Water Visibility
75   to 100    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
No restrictions, just usual sport diving restrictions.  Were able to dive
computer profile. Experienced divers respected.  
Liveaboard?
no 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
1 or 2 
Mantas
1 or 2 
Dolphins
None 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
> 2 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  4 stars
Tropical Fish
4 stars  
Small Critters
  4 stars
Large Fish
3 stars  
Large Pelagics
  2 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
N/A  
Boat Facilities
N/A
Overall rating for UWP's  
N/A  
Shore Facilities  
N/A  
Comments
[None]  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
4 stars
Food
5 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
5 stars   
Advanced
5 stars    
Comments  
Glenroy Adams does an excellent job of making you feel comfortable both
above and below the water.  Boats were not traditional dive boats, which
required backward roll entries.  Every effort was made to provide a good
experience.  Locations were selected based on conditions and request of
divers.  Due to our experience, we were often provided with our own boat
and guide, usually Glenroy.  Corals and marine life very healthy.  We were
picked up daily at the dock at Palm Island Beach Resort, (we were the only
divers there).  Sometimes other divers were picked up from their yachts and
sailboats.  Due to weight restrictions on the interisland airway, we used
rental gear, which was in excellent condition.  To get to Palm Island, you
fly to Barbados and then a private charter takes you to Union Island, where
you transfer via a 10 minute boat ride to Palm Island.  Accomodations are
in bungalows.  It is a small, intimate resort that encompasses the entire
island. Palm Island is inclusive of all meals, drinks, and many activities.
 The grounds are lush and planted with many palm trees.  The freshwater
pool has a waterfall and comfortable seating.  Three meals per day are
served, along with afternoon tea.  The quality and variety of food is very
high.  Our only issue is that they claim the bungalows are air conditioned,
but the units were small and the rooms tended toward the warm side. 
Ceiling fans were also present.  Staff is friendly, polite and helpful. 
This is the way the Caribbean used to be.  Overall we enjoyed it so much,
we are returning this year. 
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