Ocean Rover, Feb, 2006,by David Shem-Tov, NA, UK ( Sr. Contributor 21 reports with 4 Helpful votes). Report 2271. |
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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Accommodations | Food | ||
Service and Attitude | Environmental Sensitivity | N/A | |
Dive Operation | Shore Diving | ||
Snorkeling | N/A | ||
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Value for $$ | N/A | ||
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Comments | A return for me to the excellent Ocean Rover, which must rank as the MOST COMFORTABLE and BEST MANAGED liveaboard operation I have used (and I have been on several.) Everyone on board from cruise director to room attendant and in the back office is completely committed to making your holiday exceptional. Superbly designed and very comfortable accomodations. Every detail thought of and almost every desire anticipated and catered for. The best diving was at Richelieu Rock (Thailand) and Black Rock (Myanmar.) Enjoyed 4-5 dives on most days. (BTW, on Black Rock I was given the opportunity to visit the Anggun, which was moored there at the same time. The Anggun, OR and Aqua One are considered Thailand's top liveaboards. Shown around by friendly crew and shown several types of cabins, so I could make comparisons. Anggun more attractive on the outside, smaller and narrower - with 7-max 14 guests as opposed to OR's 8 cabins-max 16 guests. The cabins are generally comparable, with the exception of the two smallest ones and the large master bedroom. Offers blended Nitrox as opposed to membrane-filtered. Space restricted on the dive deck with very limited facilities for photographers. Spoke to guests who seemed very satisfied and raved about the food. I would stick with OR, but Anggun offers shorter itineraries and would be a very acceptable alternative.) | ||
Reporter and Travel |
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Dive Experience | 251-500 dives | ||
Where else diving | Palau, Cocos, Malpelo, French Polynesia, Truk, Maldives, Red Sea, Indonesia, Galapagos, Carribbean | ||
Closest Airport | Getting There | ||
Dive Conditions |
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Weather | sunny, rainy, cloudy | Seas | calm |
Water Temp | 26-28°C / 79-82°F | Wetsuit Thickness | 5 |
Water Visibility | 5-30 M / 16-98 Ft | ||
Dive Policy |
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Dive own profile | yes | ||
Enforced diving restrictions | No, except when imminently steaming, we were requested to limit to 60 minutes | ||
Liveaboard? | yes | Nitrox Available? | N/A |
What I Saw |
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Sharks | 1 or 2 | Mantas | 1 or 2 |
Dolphins | None | Whale Sharks | None |
Turtles | 1 or 2 | Whales | None |
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best): |
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Corals | Tropical Fish | ||
Small Critters | Large Fish | ||
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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Subject Matter | Boat Facilities | ||
Overall rating for UWP's | Shore Facilities | N/A | |
UW Photo Comments | Very generous space. Plenty of electrical points, both 110 and 220. |
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