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Dive Review of Reef Divers/East Bay Resort in
Turks and Caicos/South Caicos

Reef Divers/East Bay Resort: "Back in the Saddle Again - Good Trip.", Jan, 2022,

by Ken New, MN, US (Contributor Contributor 18 reports with 11 Helpful votes). Report 11864.

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East Bay Resort Beach East Bay Resorrt First Class Section Turks and Caicos Back In the Saddle Again.
Eagle Ray Bubbles in the coral. Southern Sting Ray
Video of Baby Octopus

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

Accommodations 5 stars Food 5 stars
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 3 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments East Bay Resort and Reef Divers are very professional, provide excellent service, and follow appropriate safety and environmental protocols.
The COVID process was a hassle with long lines, but great to be back scuba diving again! The main activities on the island are scuba diving and relaxing on beautiful beaches. I enjoyed touring the island by bike.

The dive boat was designed for valet diving and the divemasters provided valet service from the beginning to the end of each dive.

I saw a number of spotted eagle rays, reef sharks, turtles, octopuses, southern stingrays (everywhere), drum fish, and drum fish.

The Reef Divers center at East Bay Resort is under construction.

The trip was arranged and coordinated by Air Down There Scuba of St.Paul/Minneapolis, MN!!
Websites Reef Divers   East Bay Resort

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Most of the Caribbean, Galapagos, Hawaii, Micronesia, Indonesia, Palau, Mexico, and Egypt.
Closest Airport Prov - Grand Turk Getting There I flew American to Charlotte, NC to Provo & a small plane to S. Caicos.

Dive Conditions

Weather windy, cloudy, dry Seas choppy
Water Temp 78-79°F / 26-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Max. 100 feet.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales 1 or 2
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 3 stars

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities 2 stars
UW Photo Comments Good setup: large table under cover, air and fresh water avaiable, well protected from scuba diving equipment.
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