Dive Review of Sandals Regency in
St. Lucia/Castries

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Sandals Regency, Sep, 2010, by Bob Penhearow, ON, CA ( Sr. Reviewer 10 reports). Report 5694.
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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	All Sandles Resorts offer free diving as part of their hotel package. You do not need to bring any scuba gear as all 'top-notch' gear is provided free with the exception of a dive suit (rented). You register on-site and turn up at 8:15AM (double tank dive) or 1:30PM (single tank dive). With the double tank dive refreshments/ sandwiches are provided in between dives. An afternoon dive tryout is mandated regardless of experience. At 8:20AM you are transported by an air conditioned van to Castries harbor to the boat (15 min). The dive boat was large and powerful, with a washroom facility, tanks & weights on boat. The dive operation is organized well, a professional outfit, with many suitably qualified instructors and Dive Masters. I took my PADI specialty in Navigation and EFR there. Other divers from another Sandals resort -Hicacos join you. The staff were excellent, however, one area for improvement would be in general helpfulness. Although the staff are friendly and when asked are willing to help it was not spontaneous as I would have liked to have seen. As an example, an offer of a helping hand when carrying gear to the boat, gearing up and exiting the water - all a little spotty. The dive brief at times was a little too brief although safety was consistently highlighted (stay close to DM, depth and air limits). Surprisingly, the buddy system was a little lax at times unless strong currents prevailed. In general, I enjoyed a total of 14-dives with Sandles. The dive sites were numerous ranging from 10 min to 1 hour from Castries harbor. The scenery is breathtaking especially diving around the famous Pitons. Highlights included: The Pitons (77'); the Lesleen M. Wreck (65'); Superman's flight (67' which is at the base of the Pitons - beware strong current!) and numerous exciting and dramatic rock formations. Saw: Turtles (2), lobsters, moray eels, octopus, barracuda, Jackfish, shrimps, crabs. Would I dive with Sandals again - absolutely!
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	26-50 dives
Where else diving	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Boracay, Philippines; Bayahibe, Dominican Republic and St. Lucia
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, rainy, cloudy	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	80-86°F / 27-30°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	40-75 Ft/ 12-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Follow DM, depth 60' max & ended at 1,000psi or when the first person reaches that limit.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish	N/A
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	No designated camera area.

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Dive Review of Sandals Regency in St. Lucia/Castries

Sandals Regency, Sep, 2010,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Dive Review of Sandals Regency in
St. Lucia/Castries