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Dive Review of HAMANASI in
Belize

HAMANASI, Apr, 2005,

by ERNIE PLOURDE, CT, USA (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 9 reports). Report 1675.

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 4 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments [None]The reef was relatively healthy, dive operation was run by Karon from South Africa, who personally trained all dive guides and Dive Masters.This included goals and a missionary statement!A tight ship as they say.I did 4 whale shark dives (a $85 upgrade)didn't see anything until the last dive, then we saw 7!!! You have to get the last slot at 3:30, that's when they feed. It's a 1 1/2 hour boat ride.On one of the reef dives we saw 2 Spotted Eagle Ray's,10 ft.across!Most of the good dives are upgrades. Food was good, but skip the fish, needed Cipro, Pepto and Immodium!We did not have a bug free air conditioned dining area. You MUST spray a Deet solution after showering, don't even think of going outside until you do,and any area you don't spray will be bit. Had to use a rental pressure guage and was told I would be charged for the reg. as well, but by week end, the charge was 0.One of the owners, Dana,seemed to always be available, with a gorgeous smile and intelligent conversation.There were many activities for non-divers as well.Staff always at your service.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving [Unspecified]FIJI, TRUK, CAYMAN, TAHITI, ST. LUCIA, ETC.
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 80-84°F / 27-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 1
Water Visibility 60-100 Ft/ 18-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]We could dive our own profile, dive guides were there, but didn't restrict our dive.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks > 2
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 5 stars
Large Pelagics 4 stars

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

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 2 stars Shore Facilities 1 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]Basically none, rinse tank was a cooler, which couldn't fit my video camera, had to keep it on my lap or the seat next to me.No UWP facility on shore other than your room.
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