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Dive Review of Oasis Divers/Aqua House in
Turks and Caicos/Grand Turk

Oasis Divers/Aqua House, Dec, 2003,

by Mary Herndon, MA, USA (Reviewer Reviewer 5 reports). Report 1005.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 5 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 3 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments Dale and the folks at Oasis Divers and Aqua House condos offer the best service we have had anywhere. The staff was very accommodating and low stress, yet it was the most efficiently run dive shop we have ever used. The diving was beautiful and the reef is in excellent condition. There were lots of fish, turtles and rays. The wall is incredible and the boat rides are short, 5-10 minutes. Divemmasters set up your gear for you and give good briefings. There was not a lot of current or difficult diving, so Grand Turk could be suitable for beginners. Aqua house condos are right on the beach, and are very nicely furnished and decorated. The condo came with lots of extras, including a fully equipped kitchen, basic food supplies (such as condiments, coffee, popcorn), washer/dryer, entertainment center with a good selection of DVDs, regional interest books, etc. We were always picked up for diving so gear transporting was not an issue. Dale even drove us to the grocery after picking us up from the airport. Oasis provides bicycles which are perfect for touring the small island. Not a big selection of restaurants or shops, but the quality of available artwork and souvenirs is generally nice. Grand Turk is a wonderful relaxing place, not too touristy.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 51-100 dives
Where else diving Several locations in Carribean, Cozumel, Hawaii and Florida
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 80-85°F / 27-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Return with 500 psi; safety stop
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 5 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 3 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]
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