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Deefer Diving Carriacou/nearby motels and guesthouse Report in Grenada/Carriacou
"Great Scuba Dive Center in Carriacou island of Grenada"
filed Jul 7, 2024 by Patricia Jenkins (Experience: 251-500 dives)
5 stars

The Island of Carriacou is a wonderful destination for scuba divers. There are an assortment of lodging within walking distance of the ... ... Read more


Kyalami Scuba Club Report in The Continental USA/Palm Beach
"Excellent opereation but the reefs are a disaster"
filed Jul 6, 2024 by Samuel B Johnson (Experience: 501-1000 dives, 17 reports, Contributor )
1 stars

A two tank afternoon outing off Palm Beach, both drift dives with a moderate surface interval. The sites were about a 30 minute ride ou... ... Read more Photos available


Pura Vida Report in The Continental USA/Palm Beach
"Blue Heron Bridge a disappointment"
filed Jul 5, 2024 by Samuel B Johnson (Experience: 501-1000 dives, 17 reports, Contributor )
2 stars

I did a mid-morning, guided shore dive at Blue Heron Bridge in Palm Beach. Apparently this is a popular shore dive with a very good rep... ... Read more Photos available


Rainbow Reef Dive Center Report in The Continental USA/Key Largo
"In general a good operator with fine divemasters"
filed Jul 4, 2024 by Samuel B Johnson (Experience: 501-1000 dives, 17 reports, Contributor )
1 stars

Over the space of six days, I did 10 dives with Rainbow Reef Divers, 4 two tank afternoon dives and 2 one tank night dives, all at moor... ... Read more


Atmosphere Resort & Spa Report in Philippines/Dumagette
"Beautiful Resort, great diving, great staff"
filed Jul 4, 2024 by Rick Bates (Experience: Over 1000 dives, 16 reports, Contributor )
5 stars

Getting to anywhere in this area can be a challenge. But its all worth it! Having dove in Indonesia (x3), PNG, and Fiji and other area... ... Read more Photos available


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Read these free articles from past issues:

Having Fun with Artificial Intelligence, 07/24
Problems with a recalled computer, 07/24
Diving from the BVI Aggressor in the British Virgin Islands, 06/24
How should we tip the dive crew?, 04/24
Should I Insure Old Scuba Gear?, 03/24
What's happening with liveaboards?, 02/24
Scorkl - Why divers see its potential danger, 01/24
A stroke while diving is serious, 01/24
Emergency evacuation from the Revillagigedo islands, 01/24
Liveaboards: Fertile Ground for COVID, 11/23
Divers of a Certain Age, 11/23
With MY. Bilikiki in the South Pacific's Solomon Islands, 10/23
Cayman, Maui, Raja Ampat, Texas - reader's report, 09/23
Guadalupe island closure cost big money, 08/23
Is COVID-19 Especially Bad News for Divers?, 05/20
Covid-19 and the Dive Travel Industry, 04/20
Too Fat to Dive?, 03/20
A Template for Liveaboard Fire Safety Precautions, 02/20
Harrowing Tales From the Red Sea Aggressor I Fire, 01/20
The Potential for a Liveaboard Fire, 11/19
Fire aboard MV Conception, 10/19
Improving Shooter Skills in the Muck, 09/19
Tipping During a Dive Trip. How Much and to Whom?, 09/19
Some Disappointment on the MV Spirit of Freedom, 08/19
Flying After Diving?, 08/19
Isla Marisol, Glover's Reef, 07/19
Killed by Sharks while Snorkeling with Pigs, 07/19
Prevent an Incident From Becoming a Crisis, 07/19
Surviving deep underwater with nothing to breathe, 06/19
Top tips on getting good photos underwater, 06/19
How to fly for free to your dive destination, 05/19
A snorkeler gets swallowed by a whale, 05/19
Splash in with Splash Inn, Roatan, Honduras, 04/19
Catastrophic regulator failures should be rare, 04/19
Is Your Old Computer Still Safe?, 03/19
Why Divers Die: Part II, 02/19
Traditional Fins are Making a Comeback, 02/19
What new equipment appeared at the annual Diving Equipment Manufacturers Association (DEMA) show?, 01/19
Why are divers now getting bitten by sharks in the Red Sea?, 01/19

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