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Dive Review of Valentines Dive Center/Valentines Resort/Marina in
Bahamas/Harbour Island

Valentines Dive Center/Valentines Resort/Marina, Apr, 2013,

by George Gross, SK, CA ( 1 report). Report 7246.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 5 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 3 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling 5 stars
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 2 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Can be periods of high wind so check forecast before going.
All else is top notch with complimentry pro photography for guests when available(most trips),along with water,snacks(oranges,cookies) and guides in water at all times.
Always a chance for large animals(Tarpon,Eagle Rays,Bottlenose Dolphin,Sharks(Great Hammerheads,Silky,Reef,Lemon,Bull,Blacktip and Nurse).Snorkelling is great for creatures,average for coral.
Websites Valentines Dive Center   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Micronesia, Sri Lanka, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, Fiji, Cayman Islands, Los Rocques, The Red Sea, Mexico, Hawaii, Phillipines
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy
Water Temp 78-80°F / 26-27°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 50-80 Ft/ 15-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Stay away from chum lines and slick
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? no

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 4 stars
Large Pelagics 5 stars

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

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments I rinse barrel,and counter for camera units,as well as baskets.Its about the animals while the setup is average
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