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Dive Review of Dive Provo /Ocean Club West in
Turks and Caicos/Providenciales

Dive Provo /Ocean Club West: "Dive Provo - First Rate", Nov, 2014,

by Kathleen, VA, US (Reviewer Reviewer 6 reports with 3 Helpful votes). Report 8019 has 2 Helpful votes.

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

Accommodations 4 stars Food N/A
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 4 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments We have gone diving on Provo for many years, but this was our first time diving with Dive Provo. It was a friendly, very well organized and professional operation. The staff were all very personable but safety conscious. They picked us up on time and worked hard to find the best dive sites given the water conditions. The food was the best "dive boat cuisine" we have ever experienced - actually something to look forward to! People were welcome to go off on their own or tag along with the dive guide. Staff took care of our equipment after asking our permission to do so.
Websites Dive Provo   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Caribbean, Thailand, Hawaii, Mexico, Belize, Bali, Florida
Closest Airport Providenciales Getting There convenient air service from US

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy Seas calm, choppy, no currents
Water Temp 83-84°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 70-100 Ft/ 21-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Return to your boat when your air got low or your computer said you were running out of no-deco time
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 4 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities 4 stars
UW Photo Comments There was a large camera table on the boat, separate large water container for cameras. Staff was very helpful with assisting with equipment.
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Subscriber's Comments

By Dave Hardie in SC, US at Oct 27, 2015 11:43 EST  
Just curious: the dive operator at Ocean Club West appears to be Turtle Divers. Did you choose Dive Provo for a reason?
By report author: Kathleen in VA, US at Oct 27, 2015 17:11 EST  
We had some negative experiences with Turtle Divers (e.g., not leaving any crew on the boat during dives, captain falling asleep at the wheel). We like Dive Provo better, and their shop is right across the street from Ocean Club West.
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