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Dive Review of Sanctuary in
The Continental USA/Monterey Bay, CA

Sanctuary, Jul, 2008,

by Robert Halem, CA, USA (Contributor Contributor 18 reports with 3 Helpful votes). Report 4214.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 5 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 4 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments This was my first experience on this boat and only my second in cold water. There were only two passengers on this six-pack boat, but they went out anyway. In light of the current fuel prices, we didn't go far, but we did go to some very nice offshore reefs. The divemaster spent time getting me set up for the cold water dive and helped to check my weighting. We dove on lovely reefs, covered with sponge, and anemone. There was nothing large around and the sealions didn't come over to play, but there were lots of medium size rock fish. A ling cod posed for my photograph and a wolf eel came out of his hole to visit.

This is a high quality operation and I will return.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 0-25 dives
Where else diving Cancun, Kona, Kauai, Jamaica
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather rainy Seas calm
Water Temp 53-55°F / 12-13°C Wetsuit Thickness 7
Water Visibility 15-25 Ft/ 5-8 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Divemaster was my buddy and tour guide, but I could do what I wanted.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 1 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 1 stars
Large Pelagics 1 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Fresh water hose and sink in cockpit
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