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Dive Review of Quiescence Diving Services in
The Continental USA/Key Largo, Florida

Quiescence Diving Services: "Low Key Relaxing atmosphere in Key Largo", Sep, 2016,

by Janet Westin, WA, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 10 reports with 9 Helpful votes). Report 9126 has 1 Helpful vote.

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

Accommodations N/A Food N/A
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 Aside from choppy surface conditions, and resultant sea sickness, this trip went very smoothly. The dives were mostly shallow, about 30 feet. Most divers were comfortable in a rash guard, but I felt more comfortable with 3mm. There were lots of large-ish fish and turtles. The dive operator was well aware of that we were diving in a marine sanctuary, and it was apparent from the life that was visible. We saw lobster and crab hiding on reefs, and witnessed a nurse shark trying to extract a lobster from its hiding spot as we waited to ascend. We also saw a spotted eagle ray and green moray eels. The visibility was not fabulous, but adequate to our purposes. Great help with entry and exit. Due to the shallow conditions, the trip was low key and relaxing. My one regret was not using the anti-seasickness medication soon enough, as the surface waters were rough and the boat was small. The small boat is a great advantage for most, as the maximum divers accommodated is 6.
Websites Quiescence Diving Services   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 101-250 dives
Where else diving Palau, Philippines, Fiji, Roatan,
Closest Airport Miami International Getting There Easy Access from rest of US

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy
Water Temp 84-89°F / 29-32°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 30-60 Ft/ 9-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions One hour or 500 PSI
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

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

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

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments I did not use this service, but the photographers aboard seemed satisfied.
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