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Dive Review of Aggressor Fleet in
Belize/Turneffe and Lighthouse Reef

Aggressor Fleet: "Diverted trip in Belize", Oct, 2022,

by robert linscheer, CO, US (Reviewer Reviewer 4 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 12104.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 3 stars
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Comments This trip is one of three week-long trips in October 2022 that the Belize Aggressor III is making to try out a new itinerary to Glovers reef, a reef system just south of the normal Lighthouse reef route. Upon departing the dock early Sunday morning, one of the engines made an unusual sound upon start-up. At sunrise we found ourselves still tied up to the dock. Captain explained that he did not like the noise being made and would get a local diesel mechanic on board to have a look. Time went by and in the late afternoon he announced that the parts were not available to effect a fix. After discussing it with corporate, they decided to make the trip on one engine. However, because hurricane Julia (having made landfall in Nicaragua) was affe ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Mostly Caribbean; Belize, Roatan, Turks & Caicos, Bahamas, Saba, Bonaire, Curacao. Bucket trips to Palau, Raja Ampat, Kona
Closest Airport BZE Getting There Many direct flights from Houston, Atlanta, Miami, etc

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy
Water Temp 83-85°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 110 ft floor, time not limited except 55 minutes on night dive
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

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

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Large camera table with ample charging underneath. No air hoses for blowing out camer ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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