Dive Review of Seawolf Diving/Vue Pointe Hotel in
Caribbean (General)/Montserrat

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Seawolf Diving/Vue Pointe Hotel, Jun, 2006, by Brant Shenkarow, CA, United States . Report 2947.
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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	This is a "new" dive destination. The old dive sites are gone, buried in ash. The north end of the island is the "new" Montserrat-- new dive sites are being discovered and named weekly. There are relatively few divers visiting the island, so now is the time to practically have the place to yourself...most days I was the only visiting diver. The vis and light of the shallow sites are excellent for photography, as are the abundant and healthy corals, sponges, and animal life. The island is very interesting topside as well. Recent volcanic activity has placed, as of June 2006, 60% of the area in an "exclusion zone," though it's not difficult to find a born-and-bred Montserratian to be your guide through the devastation. Walking through the old capital Plymouth is equally eerie and fascinating...bring your camera and a few varied lenses. The island is quiet, not for the party-going Caribbean tourist. The people are pleasant and helpful. There really aren't many good restaurants or hotels, since the island is just getting started again. The Vue Pointe is a 40 year classic, the oldest hotel and restaurant on the island, surviving the volcano's eruption in the mid 90's. Even if you stay somewhere else, do not miss their Wednesday night BBQ. Montserrat is definitely a worthwhile week's diving destination.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Hawaii, California, Galapagos, Baja, Yucatan, Bay Islands, San Andres/Providencia, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Caribbean, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Australia, Myanmar
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, noCurrents
Water Temp	81-82°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-125 Ft/ 15-38 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	None really.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	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	Montserrat is relatively new for divers. The north end of the island is now where it's all happening, since the south end is buried in ash from the recent volcanic activity. Fis h are shy, not used to seeing divers, so good close ups are difficult. I used my 12-24 and 17-35 mm lens exclusively after my failed 60 mm first dive. Good visibility and good ambient light. Since most dives are within 60 foot depth, 90 minute dives are not uncommon.

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Dive Review of Seawolf Diving/Vue Pointe Hotel in Caribbean (General)/Montserrat

Seawolf Diving/Vue Pointe Hotel, Jun, 2006,

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Dive Review of Seawolf Diving/Vue Pointe Hotel in
Caribbean (General)/Montserrat