Dive Review of Ocean Rover in
Thailand/Andaman Sea

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Ocean Rover, Apr, 2005, by Robert Brown, MN, USA ( Reviewer 4 reports). Report 1812.
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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
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Ocean Rover is a first class operation. This was only our second liveaboard, but we are probably spoiled forever. The 11 person crew was there for your every need, including help gearing up. Gear was set up for you upon boarding and tanks refilled to 3000 PSI+ (nitrox available) after each dive. Diving was from Zodiacs, and they were always right there at the end of your dive. No requirement to stay with the group, but always two divemasters in the water to follow if you so desired. No evidence of damage from the tsunami during our dives, but there is still dynamite fishing going on, especially to the North in Myanmar waters. Huge schools of fish at some sites, but always lot's to see. Highlight of trip for me was the Ornate Ghost Pipefish...spectacular. Current on about 1/3 of our dives was from mild to fairly strong. Most travelling was done at night to maximize dive time; up to five dives per day. This boat is purpose built, with a whale deck for easy access to the Zodiacs. Diver accommodations for 16 (2 per cabin), with maid service during the first dive of the day. Cabins were spacious; ample closet and underbed storage space. Bathroom and shower in every cabin, with large picture window in most. Warm towels following each dive, three hearty meals per day with good variety, and an afternoon snack. Soda pop, juice, fruit available anytime. Beer and wine at extra cost. On-board desalination plant provided all the fresh water we needed, without rationing. Check out the boat and their itineraries at www.ocean-rover.com
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Florida, Utila, Belize.
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	84-86°F / 29-30°C	Wetsuit Thickness	2
Water Visibility	40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	One hour or 500 PSI.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	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	[None]

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Dive Review of Ocean Rover in Thailand/Andaman Sea

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Dive Review of Ocean Rover in
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