Dive Review of Unique Sports of Aruba/Occidental Grand Aruba in
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Unique Sports of Aruba/Occidental Grand Aruba, Aug, 2011, by Joseph Stehn, NJ, US ( Sr. Reviewer 10 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 6184.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Contacted shop manager via email week in advance of arrival and he verified he "penciled me in the schedule" for 3 days of diving. When I got to the shop they had no idea who I was and no reservation. Was told there was no room on boat on first day, other two days were ok. After a discussion the women at the counter did put me on the boat and it worked out fine. Divemasters are very friendly, helpful and are good guides. Be aware dives will be 40-45 minutes regardless of your air remaining. Visibility was not good. Had 30 feet first day and 40-50 the next two - pretty much the worst I have had in the caribbean, but it may be the time of year or currents? Boats were spaceful, clean and more than adequate even on the first day with a full packed boat. Overall I would use this shop again and recommend them as they did go out of their way to be helpful. Occidental Grand Aruba was outstanding. People were very friendly, food was good and beach and pool were first class. It is about 300 yards from the dive shop and a very easy walk along the beach even with you gear.... Overall a very nice trip
Websites	Unique Sports of Aruba
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Throughout the Caribbean
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy	Seas	calm
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	30-50 Ft/ 9-15 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Divemasters got everyone out of water in 45 minutes regardless of air, depth etc.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish	N/A
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Boats had dedicated camera tank and enforce no masks etc.

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Dive Review of Unique Sports of Aruba/Occidental Grand Aruba in Aruba

Unique Sports of Aruba/Occidental Grand Aruba, Aug, 2011,

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Dive Review of Unique Sports of Aruba/Occidental Grand Aruba in
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