Dive Review of Dive Bequia/Aqua on Bequia in
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Dive Bequia/Aqua on Bequia, May, 2008, by Sandy Falen, KS, USA ( Sr. Contributor 29 reports with 20 Helpful votes). Report 4389.
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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 $$
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Comments	You have to work a bit to get to Bequia, but the old-style Caribbean charm, relaxed pace, and absence of mass tourism makes it worth the effort. I flew American Airlines to Barbados, then SVG Air to Bequia. SVG's transfer process in Barbados was a breeze, and my flight was pleasant and on time. Bequia is one of most delightful islands in the entire Caribbean. It's beautiful, unspoiled, and friendly, with more sailors than divers -- and relatively few American tourists. I stayed at Aqua, and couldn't have been happier with the hospitality or the accommodation. The one-bedroom suite included a full kitchen, comfortable king bed, and a veranda and plunge pool with a killer view of Admiralty Bay. Dive Bequia's Bob Sachs and Cathy Howard run a wonderfully easy-going but professional dive operation. Boats were roomy and comfortable, and dives were never rushed. Some of Bequia's shallow reefs show past storm damage and evidence of bleaching, but others are amazingly pristine, with lush gorgonians and colorful sponges of every variety. I saw no big fish here, but did sight a few rays and turtles. Diving was drift style, although the current was generally mild. There are a number of good dining options on Bequia, but it's hard to top a roti at the Green Boley. Wonderful local fruit (great for in-room breakfasts) can be found at the open-air fruit market on the waterfront along Admiralty Bay. Bequia isn't for those seeking nightlife (it gets pretty quiet by 9pm) or high-voltage diving. But it is a terrific little island with warm people, pleasant Caribbean diving, and tremendous natural beauty.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	All over the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Fiji, Tonga
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm
Water Temp	77-78°F / 25-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	50-80 Ft/ 15-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	none
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 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	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	No special facilities for photographers, but with short boat rides, uncrowded boats, and ample surface interval time, none was needed.

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Dive Review of Dive Bequia/Aqua on Bequia in St. Vincent and the Grenadines/Bequia

Dive Bequia/Aqua on Bequia, May, 2008,

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Dive Review of Dive Bequia/Aqua on Bequia in
St. Vincent and the Grenadines/Bequia