Buddy Dive, Feb, 2003,by Mark S. Reckman, Ohio, USA (![]() |
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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Environmental Sensitivity | N/A |
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Snorkeling | N/A | ||
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Value for $$ | N/A | ||
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Comments |
Huricane damage from Nov. 2000 is apparent from 0 to 30 feet. The sites in Washington Park were badly damaged. The sites along the "middle" of the east coast are actually still in good shape. The damage above water has been largely repaired. We think the dive operation at Buddy dive is great. Their "drive thru" is great for shore diving. We liked the staff. The rest of the resort operation is OK. The units are small but clean and funcional and have kitchens. A truck comes with each room - great for shore diving. Buddy Dive was just purchased by the Plaza. We looked at rooms at the Lion's Den and Captain Don's (the new rooms). Those resorts look a little better than Buddy Dive. But, Buddy Dive's dive operation is as good or better. We also stayed two nights at the Plaza. Typical 5 star resort - nice big rooms, good service and fancy. Food is just so,so. Mostly European guests. Big dive operation at the Plaza. We liked it but, it is expensive. |
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Reporter and Travel |
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Dive Experience | 251-500 dives | ||
Where else diving | Entire Caribbean | ||
Closest Airport | Getting There | ||
Dive Conditions |
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Weather | windy | Seas | calm |
Water Temp | 76-79°F / 24-26°C | Wetsuit Thickness | 5 |
Water Visibility | 50-80 Ft/ 15-24 M | ||
Dive Policy |
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Dive own profile | yes | ||
Enforced diving restrictions | "soft" limit of one hour per dive. | ||
Liveaboard? | no | Nitrox Available? | N/A |
What I Saw |
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Sharks | None | Mantas | 1 or 2 |
Dolphins | None | Whale Sharks | None |
Turtles | > 2 | Whales | None |
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best): |
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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UW Photo Comments | There is only one half decent photo shop on the island - Fish Eye Photo (formerly Sand Dollar Photo). It was totally wiped out by Huricane Lenny and is rebuilding. Look for much improvement in 12 months. |
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