Dive Review of Lizard Island Resort in
Australia/Great Barrier Reef

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Lizard Island Resort, Sep, 2002, by Barton Smith, CA, USA . Report 192.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Lizard Island is home to a first class tropical island resort with opportunities for snorkeling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Accommodations and service are excellent and the food is fantastic. The resort operates the only commercial dive boats on the island, and typically offers 2 dives each day. The 55 foot dive boat MV Serranidae makes the run to the outer reef (on alternate days) in about 1 hour. "Cod Hole" is a favorite location. The reef here is in great condition, with far more to see than time allows. Feeding by the dive operators attracts tame potato cod, so you can get a close look a these large fish. They usually have certified divers, resort course divers, and snorkelers on the boat trip. The crew is experienced and trained in first aid, and the boat carries oxygen. Extensive precautions are taken to insure that no one is left behind after a dive. Service in the dive operation is the best I have seen. If you want to maximize your dive time, choose a live-aboard. This is the place for relaxation and luxury, with a little high quality diving added in. The tour of the nearby marine research station is also well worth the time. There is also plenty to see, including lots of giant clams, while snorkeling from the beach. Our 3mm/2mm full wet suits were adequate for September here. The resort was renting 5mm shorties. Beware of luggage weight restrictions on the Mac Air flight to the island. Your clothes may have to go standby so you can take your gear. (Full equipment rental available on the island.)
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	51-100 dives
Where else diving	California, Mexico, Bahamas, Hawaii
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	73-75°F / 23-24°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-70 Ft/ 15-21 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Return to boat with 750 psi. Maximum depth and time.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	No special provisions for camera gear on boat, but there was sufficient space on table in cabin for setup.

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Dive Review of Lizard Island Resort in Australia/Great Barrier Reef

Lizard Island Resort, Sep, 2002,

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

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Reporter and Travel

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Lizard Island Resort in
Australia/Great Barrier Reef