Dive Review of Asiaqua/MV Seadoors in
Philippines/Tubbataha

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Asiaqua/MV Seadoors, May, 2013, by Ralph, PI, Italy ( Sr. Reviewer 7 reports). Report 6978.
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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
Advanced
Comments	Due to an unprofessional and polemic dive operator we went on this vacation with mixed feelings, fearful of a bad experience. Once on-board things went smooth as silk and all hesitations were forgotten. The boat is not luxurious but comfortable and offers enough space both in the cabins and in the lounge, which is very hospitable. meals are taken on deck and offers sufficient space. Spaces for relax like the sun decks on the bow and upper deck leave room for improvement. The dive equipment was well maintained. The chase boats were functional and the crew helpful. The crew in general was extremely helpful. Nothing you asked for was too much. Small problems are resolved immediately. The food is exceptional in quality and variety. Diving is very relaxing with walls that start at 3 meters and finish deep deep down. Visibility is good and the water temperature is wonderful. Lots of grey and white tip sharks, napoleons, humpheaded parrots and jackfish. Very few critters and macro photographers don't find their paradise here. However don't misunderstand, there is a huge amount of colourful tropical fish. Beautiful hard and soft corals. Current can be strong. All in all Seadoors and the diving at Tubbataha is a good experience, even if not the best. Suggestion: book directly with the boat.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Palau, Wakatobi, Bunaken, Layang Layang, Raja Ampat, Ambon, Komodo, Red sea, Sipadan, Fiji, Nosy By, Nosy Iranja
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm, currents, no currents
Water Temp	28-30°C / 82-86°F	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	10-30 M / 33-98 Ft
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Restrictions were suggested for 30 meters maximum depth and 60 minutes dive time, but this was subject to the experience of the individual divers and the remaining air
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
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	The variety of subjects was limited due to limited bio-diversity. Even if the space at the dive platform for cameras was limited, space in the adjourning lounge was excellent both for preparations and battery charging.

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Dive Review of Asiaqua/MV Seadoors in Philippines/Tubbataha

Asiaqua/MV Seadoors, May, 2013,

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 Asiaqua/MV Seadoors in
Philippines/Tubbataha