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Dive Review of Avadon Divers in
Belize/Placencia

Avadon Divers, Apr, 2009,

by Wallace Cogbill, Tx, USA ( 1 report). Report 4748.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations N/A Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments My friend and I arranged to dive with Avadon Divers at Gladden Spit Silk Cayes Marine Reserve on April 14. We entered into this adventure somewhat skeptical about seeing a whale shark. I expected a distant glimpse of the creature at best. Boy was I surprised! A juvenile whale shark (approx. 20 feet) approached immediately. He stayed with us throughout most of the duration of our dive. The animal seemed curious and confident with the divers. There were about fifteen divers in the area with three different operators. I think the shark approached each of us at some point. This is certainly one of the most exciting dives I have experienced.

Avadon Divers was another surprise. The boat, a brand new 46 foot Newton, was purpose built for diving. It was clean, comfortable and well arranged. A delicious meal was served during our surface interval. More impressive though the crew was considerate and professional at all times. Anne-Marie and her brother Phillip have a great understanding of what it takes to deliver a quality diving experience. I hope to have an opportunity to dive with these folks again and soon.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 51-100 dives
Where else diving Hopkins, Belize; Tulum; Cozumel;Galapagos Islands
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas surge
Water Temp 80-81°F / 27-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-70 Ft/ 15-21 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile ?
Enforced diving restrictions 70' max
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks > 2
Turtles None Whales None
Corals N/A Tropical Fish N/A
Small Critters N/A Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics 5 stars

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

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]
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