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Dive Review of Nimrod Explorer in
Australia/GBR

Nimrod Explorer, Jan, 2004,

by Pat Aderman, IL, USA . Report 890.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 3 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 3 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments Quad share quarters are a little cramped. Only toilets are ensuite which is inconvenient in a quad share. There are no others available. Unlimited hot water and plenty of pressure for showers though.

Crew is friendly but some were new on this boat. Dive site diagrams for briefings were not highly accurate. Suggested dive plans were often not practical due to currents.

Dive deck is well laid out and roomy. Easy entry and exit. Boat supplies computers for anyone without their own.

Visibilty on the GBR was below expectations but marine life is healthy and plentiful in most places.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Bonaire, Palau, Yap, Truk Lagoon, Guam, Ponhpei, Saipan, Bali, Thailand, St Kits, Nevis, Saba, St Eustatius, Florida Keys
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, rainy, cloudy, dry Seas calm, choppy, surge, currents, noCurrents
Water Temp 82-85°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 0
Water Visibility 40-100 Ft/ 12-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Maximum dive times were specified, usually 60 minutes.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 4 stars
Large Pelagics 3 stars

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Dedicated rinse tank & table.
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