Dive Review of Deep Blue in
Galapagos Islands/Darwin, Wolf

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Deep Blue, Sep, 2005, by Janet Hays, VA, USA ( Reviewer 4 reports). Report 2348.
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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	My desire to see hammerhead and whale sharks was very happily satisfied on this trip. We had a total of 20 whale shark encounters and were tempted to start naming the critters we got to see more than once. I not only got to see the schools of hammerheads above me, courtesy of our very expert guide Luis Rodriguez, but we also got a closeup view when I requested one, when my buddy and I positioned ourselves near a cleaning station Luis was familiar with. Lots of playful interactions with sea lions made for some lighthearted dives, too. I also got to see the graceful spotted eagle rays again - I'll never tire of watching them move. But I'm still trying to figure out the red-lipped batfish - the creature's appearance and mode of locomotion is nothing short of hilarious! Over 200 dolphins passed us as we motored between islands. I wish I had known to do more upper body exercises to improve my ability to get my gear and myself up into the pangas since I did get tired with the strong current and surge, especially at Wolf! I also had no idea that I would be struggling to swim hard and fast enough to KEEP UP with the whale sharks! I wish I could have redone my weight pocket/belt configuration: on my Dive Rite I would have had the large clip pockets instead of the small velcro pockets, aince I did drop my heavy weight belt when tired. On board, we had adorable food sculptures at the buffet table, and generous options for all palates including vegetarians. I wish I had known to bring more of my own DVDs for entertainment during the inter-island jaunts - a meager selection of mostly English subtitled shows. The only negative thing I can say about this trip is that we had the cabin at the absolute bottom of the boat and we had some problem with sewage backing up in our shower which was not completely eliminated even after two attempts by the crew to alleviate. I would pay my money early to have the premium choice of the cabins!
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Bahamas, Belize, Bonaire, Cayman, Cozumel, Key Largo, Sea of Cortez, Turks & Caicos
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	rainy	Seas	currents
Water Temp	62-71°F / 17-22°C	Wetsuit Thickness	7
Water Visibility	40-60 Ft/ 12-18 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No touching the marine life, especially the whale sharks
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	> 2
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	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Deep Blue in Galapagos Islands/Darwin, Wolf

Deep Blue, Sep, 2005,

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 Deep Blue in
Galapagos Islands/Darwin, Wolf