Dive Review of Dewi Nusantara - Paradise Dancer in
Indonesia/Komodo

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Dewi Nusantara - Paradise Dancer, Aug, 2012, by Peter Swan, AZ, US ( Reviewer 3 reports). Report 6683.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
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Comments	The crew of the Dewi was fantastic. They made the trip and ensured that we had what we needed... of course the hot water showers on deck after the dive and the warm towels and neck rubs were "over the top" for us long time divers. I have come to call this type of superb service "Valet Diving." Thanks to the crew, the diving was easy and the choices were many on types of dives: muck - modestly deep [90-100 feet], shallow, large currents, or stable currents, warm water [two days of slightly colder water - 78-79 degrees], night dives, and just plain fun and rewarding. The Dewi cruises in the Coral Triangle and makes a special effort to show off the area between Flores and Komodo islands. The master divers [Wendy, Yan, Andre & Risko] ensured that the adventure was full of brilliant color, phenomenal diversity and surprises around each corner. From the first dive, the nutibranches, the turtles, coral, colorful fish and diverse rays kept showing up "on call". The beauty and breadth of scenery was everywhere, above and below the water. The travel was a pleasure as the ship is magnificent and the large rooms make the living delightful [large shows]. One days diving was special as the current ran reliably by Crystal Rock with the manta, white tips, napoleon wrasse, spotted eagle rays and turtles were puzzled by the ackward souls from above the water trying to pretend they were comfortable while screaming past the coral in a modest current. Four dives a day for nine days enables the soul to identify with the ocean's patterns and truly lets you relax as you park in natural calderas overnight. You can not beat the Dewi crew support, the Dewi size and room, and the Coral Triangle diving. I will go back!
Websites	Dewi Nusantara - Paradise Dancer
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	I have been an instructor and have over 1, 000 dives around the world. My best dive will be the next one... of course.
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	79-81°F / 26-27°C	Wetsuit Thickness	1
Water Visibility	100-150 Ft/ 30-46 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	personal computer & no deco
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	There were many spots on the dive table, plenty for the many divers with big cameras. In addition, they supported the small cameras and starting underwater photographers well. Excellent support for diving with camera... they hand to you after you are in water, and retrieve prior to loading on panga's.

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Dive Review of Dewi Nusantara - Paradise Dancer in Indonesia/Komodo

Dewi Nusantara - Paradise Dancer, Aug, 2012,

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 Dewi Nusantara - Paradise Dancer in
Indonesia/Komodo