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Dive Experience
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501-1000 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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Hawaii, Caribbean, Palau,Yap, Negros, Raja Ampat, No. Sulawesi, Mexico, etc. |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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sunny, cloudy, dry |
Seas
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calm, no currents |
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Water Temp
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27 to 28 ° Celsius |
Wetsuit Thickness
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3 |
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Water Visibility
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30 to 80 Feet |
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| Dive Policy | |||
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Dive own profile?
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no | ||
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Enforced diving
restrictions
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follow DM; usually not deeper than 100 ft; Marine House dive House about 45-50 min.; Alona divers had usually 60 min./ dive |
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Liveaboard?
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no |
Nitrox Available?
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N/A |
| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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1 or 2 |
Mantas
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1 or 2 |
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Dolphins
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None |
Whale Sharks
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None |
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Turtles
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> 2 |
Whales
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None |
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Ratings 1
(worst)- 5 (best):
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Corals
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Tropical Fish
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Small Critters
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Large Fish
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N/A |
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Large Pelagics
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N/A |
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| Underwater Photography 1 (worst)- 5 (best): | |||
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Subject Matter
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Boat Facilities
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Overall rating for UWP's
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Shore Facilities
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Comments
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both places had no fresh water for camera; Marine village has camera fees even at Sumilion island; Alona divers does not charge camera fees; Tierra Azul and Marine Village has adapters for chargers |
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Accommodations
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Food
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Service and Attitude
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Environmental Sensitivity
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Dive Operation
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Shore Diving
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N/A |
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Snorkeling
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N/A |
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Overall Rating |
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Value for $$
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Comments
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As reported in the May '08 issue, the diving is good to very good (lots of small fishes; water is warm (esp., 28C at Alona divers); viz. is good; costs are very low. Tierra Azul (not recommended because it's almost shabby and no pool) only cost $15 (800 peso)/ nite for a fan room; that includes breakfast and sorta service -oriented personnel. At Trudi's place, lunch can be packed for ~ $2; dinner can be had for ~ $5 ( 250 peso). At Alona beach the locals do not really hassle/ hustle you for service for money. But, there must be an escort service since one can see Filipino girls with blonde guys and old guys. Lots of photo ops. Much diverse people -- Germans, Czech, French, etc.; but, al speak English. Saw signal golby on 1 dive; pygmy seahorse at local dive site and Baslicasag island. At Marine Village Dive House (south Cebu) the food was good and when there are a few people there, they OVER-feed you. Saw barramudi and ghost pipe fishes (2 types), etc. |
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