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Nekton Pilot, Jul, 2006, by Sally Mayeux, NM, USA . Report 2605.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	I was part of a group who chartered the entire boat. Experience of group members ranged from instructor to first-time in ocean. The boat is showing wear, and is reportedly scheduled for refurbishment soon. Rooms were small, spare, but comfortable. The diving was varied from shallow (20 ft.) to deep (90 ft.), wrecks (Theo's Wreck, Hesperus), flat coral mounts, and mini-walls. The crew did an excellent job of varying the sites. Dive briefings were detailed. Divers could stay with a divemaster or dive their own plan. There were always 4 divemasters assisting with each dive - 1 or 2 in the water, 2 or 3 on the deck during the dive. Crew was very accommodating with assistance with gear and cameras. When dolphins showed up unexpectedly, the crew quickly changed the plan to allow a swim with the dolphins. Despite the efforts of the crew, the dive deck is not big enough for 32 divers at the same time. Also, smaller sites (e.g., Hesperus) quickly became stirred up with virtually zero visibility. Arminda provided excellent food. Breakfast was juice, fresh fruit, cold cereals, bagels and toast plus hot dish - eggs, pancakes, etc., with warm cookies each morning for dive break. Lunch was filling and varied. Hors d'oeuvres daily mid-afternoon. Dinner always included fresh salads, hot breads, and luscious desserts. The crew was uniformly friendly and helpful. However, I was not pleased with the in-your-face tip request (demand?) at the end of the trip.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Bahamas (prior trips), Bonaire, Utila, Saba, Cozumel, Florida Keys
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Back on the boat with 500 lbs. psi
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
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
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Nekton Pilot in Bahamas

Nekton Pilot, Jul, 2006,

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Dive Review of Nekton Pilot in
Bahamas