Dive Review of MV Spree in
The Continental USA/Gulf of Mexico

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MV Spree, Jul, 2002, by Steve Pittman, OK, USA . Report 101.
No photos available at this time
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	I have been diving with this operation since 1990, and still believe that the bang for the buck is terrific. The operation was just sold by Gary Rinn to the guys that are actually out on the water all the time, and they have tweeked a few things to make it even better. Accomodations are basic and somewhat crowded, but clean and comfortable. The food is plentiful and they do an excellent job in the small galley. The dive operation is outstanding. The conditions can be extremely difficult in the Gulf, and these guys are set up to handle it. We had the roughest seas I have had in 8 trips, but all went smoothly. The staff is friendly, but firm on what their expectations are of the divers. The manta rays put on an incredible display on this trip. We had plenty of sharks, including an up-close encounter with a hammerhead, and lots of turtles. We had the pleasure of spotting the first known frogfish in the Gulf, and just totally enjoyed the charter. I have had the opportunity to dive with operations throughout the world, and there are none better than Gulf Diving!
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Red Sea to the South Pacific
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	choppy, currents
Water Temp	83-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	No deco diving with 130' max. Very reasonable and safety conscious operation.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 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	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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Dive Review of MV Spree in The Continental USA/Gulf of Mexico

MV Spree, Jul, 2002,

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

Overall Rating

Reporter and Travel

Dive Conditions

Dive Policy

What I Saw

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

Dive Review of MV Spree in
The Continental USA/Gulf of Mexico