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Dive Review of Unique Sports of Aruba/Radisson Aruba in
Aruba

Unique Sports of Aruba/Radisson Aruba, Dec, 2009,

by Brian Malagrida, MI, USA ( 2 reports). Report 5312.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 4 stars Environmental Sensitivity 3 stars
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 3 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments Unique Sports of Aruba took over for Red Sail Sports at the Radisson Aruba. Although a little more expensive then other dive operations in Aruba, we found Unique Sports to be a small well organized dive operation that is right next to the Radisson. We went on four dives, two being wreak dives and two being drift dives. The Antilla wreak is a must dive, maximum depth is roughly 60 feet. Although visibility was only 15 feet, the coral and small to medium fish was plentiful. Each dive consisted of only 6 divers and each dive was lead by a dive instructor, who were very knowledgeable and catered the dive on the groups skill level. This is a no thrills dive operation, however, we found them very professional.
Websites Unique Sports of Aruba   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 26-50 dives
Where else diving BonAire, Grand Cayman, Bahamas
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 78-75°F / 26-24°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 15-20 Ft/ 5-6 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Dive instructor set depth limits, which were enforced, on all of the dives, but didn't really mind.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics 2 stars

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

Subject Matter 3 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities 3 stars
UW Photo Comments The dive boat had separate rinse tanks for cameras and gear. The dive shop also had separate rinse tanks.
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