Peter Hughes/Komodo Dancer, Jul, 2007,by Helen Malnar, Florida, US (![]() |
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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 |
Met the boat in Bali and sailed (with sails up) and motored toward the Komodo National Park. From start to finish the diving was superb. Lots of critters I had never seen since this was my first trip (but not my last) to Indonesia. Our cruise director, Garry, was top notch and made sure we got to the best sites, all the while keeping in mind that 11 out of 14 of us were photographers. Currents were at a minimum which made for good photo ops. This area might have less wind earlier in the year, but for July, we made most of the dive sites. We did the 11 night trip which is the only way to do it, especially if you are coming from the east coast of the US, like myself. The nitrox compressor blew midway through the trip, but not to worry, Garry arranged to borrow one and we were up and running with nitrox again shortly thereafter. Really great crew! Food offered lacked variety, I have had way better meals on other livaboards. But the lionfish, cuttlefish, ghost pipefish, etc. made the trip worthwhile for me. |
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Reporter and Travel |
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Dive Experience | 501-1000 dives | ||
Where else diving | Fiji, Australia, Galapagos, Cocos, Hawaii, Caribbean, Cabos & Socorros | ||
Closest Airport | Getting There | ||
Dive Conditions |
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Weather | sunny | Seas | calm, surge, currents |
Water Temp | 72-82°F / 22-28°C | Wetsuit Thickness | 0 |
Water Visibility | 30-80 Ft/ 9-24 M | ||
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Dive own profile | yes | ||
Enforced diving restrictions | 60 minute time limit | ||
Liveaboard? | no | Nitrox Available? | N/A |
What I Saw |
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Sharks | 1 or 2 | Mantas | Squadrons |
Dolphins | None | Whale Sharks | None |
Turtles | > 2 | Whales | None |
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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Subject Matter | N/A | Boat Facilities | N/A |
Overall rating for UWP's | N/A | Shore Facilities | N/A |
UW Photo Comments | [None] |
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