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Dive Review of Ocean Haven in
Turks and Caicos/South Caicos

Ocean Haven, Aug, 2002,

by Ed Cortes, LA, USA . Report 125.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 3 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 4 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments Ocean Haven reminds me of hotels I stayed in during the late 70's and early 80's before the explosion of deluxe beachfront resorts and dive ops. You know, when you negotiated with the local fisherman to take you out on his boat for the day. The rooms are basic with no fancy artwork or plush towels, yet the A/C works, there's plenty of hot water and the linen is clean. The food is plentiful and good. Deserts are outstanding. The large upper and lower decks provide for plenty of space to catch a few rays, read a good book or experience a great view of the solar system at night. The dive sites are less than 10 minutes away by boat and are all world class. There are plenty of sharks, turtles, jacks, rays, and tons of macro life to satisfy any diver. Make sure to bring any unique items you may need during your stay. Supplies are very limited on South Caicos. Anything other than some very basic items will be difficult or impossible to find.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Cozumel, Eniwetek, Kwajelein, Guam, Phillipines, Marianas, Florida, California and some whose names I've forgotten.
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas choppy, noCurrents
Water Temp 83-84°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 0
Water Visibility 65-80 Ft/ 20-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions None.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 4 stars
Large Pelagics 4 stars

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

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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