Dive Review of Pavilion Dive - Al Marsa/AL Marsa Divers - Yellow Dhow in
Oman/Musandam

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Pavilion Dive - Al Marsa/AL Marsa Divers - Yellow Dhow, Nov, 2007, by David Christmas, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ( 1 report). Report 3734.
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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
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Comments	This was my third trip. Excellent weather - flat calm for three days, blue sky pleasant temperature. We visited the northern point of the Musandam by the Straits of Hormuz. The dhow is modern, clean, and has excellent twin cabins with en-suites. Al Marsa crew is friendly, attentive and professional. The dhow was rented by Pavilion Dive from the Jumeriah Beach Hotel in Dubai. Divemasters present on evey dive were very knowledgeable. Flexible dive scheduling allowed plenty of time for sunbathing and relaxing. We did night dive off the dive deck of the dhow. Most dives are from a fast boat towed behind dhow to the anchor point in a quiet bay - this is where gear is kept during the trip. Food is plentiful and wholesome. The dhow is a diesel engined vessel but switches to a quiet small generator when at anchor so that the peacefulness of this remote location can be enjoyed. Kayaks and snorkelling available for surface intervals. Pristine coral beds and large shoals of Indian Ocean type fish. Saw several turtle; one we spent 15 minutes with while it was grazing. Large rays (Cow-Tail and Blotched 1.5m diameter). Some coral damage in places due to a cyclone earlier this year. Mountainous rugged scenery. Very quiet and peaceful. We will go back. I visited with my daughter and two other friends.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Mediterranean: Crete, Libya UK: North Sea Carribean: Jamaica, Gulf of Mexico, Cozumel, Yucatan UAE - all over
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	26-28°C / 79-82°F	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	8-10 M / 26-33 Ft
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Self Restricted 30m. Max depth was 28m. Surface Intervals 2hours plus. 4 dives on one day including a shallow night dive.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	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
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Plenty of space - separate freshwater dip tank. Sizeable salon with TV for reviewing pictures.

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Dive Review of Pavilion Dive - Al Marsa/AL Marsa Divers - Yellow Dhow in Oman/Musandam

Pavilion Dive - Al Marsa/AL Marsa Divers - Yellow Dhow, Nov, 2007,

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Dive Review of Pavilion Dive - Al Marsa/AL Marsa Divers - Yellow Dhow in
Oman/Musandam