Dive Review of
Rainbow Reef/Ramada Inn in
The Continental USA/Florida Keys

Aruba, Bahamas, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Caymans, Cozumel,
Florida Keys, St. Vincent, Turks & Caicos 

Dive Conditions

Divers with computers were allowed to dive their own profiles.  The captain
did recommend maximum bottom time.  

The boat had a separate rinse tank for cameras and the staff was very
helpful handing you the camera when you entered the water and collecting it
from you at the end of the dive.  No dry work area on the boat or at the
dock.  

Overall Rating

Rainbow Reef is a dive operation that is trying to make a name for itself
but still needs some work.  The dive staff is very friendly and helpful. 
Some of the divemasters are young and don't always show up promptly for the
boat to depart in the morning.  The nitrox fills tended to be on the low
side (30%to 31%) and we had to bring our own analyzer as there wasn't one
on the boat.  Once out on the water, the service is solid.  The boats are
equipped with all the necessary equipment (first aid kit, oxygen, etc.). 
The staff chooses the sites to minimize currents and maximize visibility so
you may tie up to a site or two before jumping into the water.  A
divemaster is always available to guide a dive, but on our boat most divers
were happy to dive their own profiles.  The captains know the sites well
and provide very good reviews of the sites and suggestions on what to see
and where to find it.  They went out of their way to get us to the dive
sites that we wanted to dive, specifically the wrecks which tend to get
very crowded.  So, we headed out a little earlier to dive the Spiegel
Grove, Eagle and the Duane.  They have several dive boats and unfortunately
for us their large boat was out for repair when we were there so we were a
little crowded on their 2 smaller boats (12 divers per boat that should
have helf 8-10), but since it was all our group we were OK with the
crowding.  The diving remains some of the best.  The wrecks are amazing
with tremendous fish life including schools of jacks and snapper and a
Goliath Grouper on the Eagle. 

The Ramada Inn is right next to the dock and within walking distance of a
few good restaurants.  The food in the area is fairly good and not too
overpriced.  The hotel has a great pool and hot tub that make the surface
intervals relaxing.  

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