Dive Review of Narcosis Charters in
The Continental USA/Riviera Bch., Fl.

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Narcosis Charters, Sep, 2011, by Andy Kenley, FL, US ( Sr. Contributor 21 reports with 2 Helpful votes). Report 6224.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations	N/A	Food	N/A
Service and Attitude	N/A	Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	There is a wonderful thing happening in the palm beaches around the full moon in September. There has been a moratorium on fishing for Goliath Groupers in Fl. and they are staging a comeback. It is very heartening. They gather at this time of the year off the Fl. Coast for a grouper love fest. Dive #1. Hole in the Wall. Reef starts at 110', run along the top of the reef with the current, drop down to 130' where you encounter a large cavern, 60' wide and 60' deep. One enters the cavern, dips down to 140', many Goliaths, up to 6' in length lolling about. The current carries one through the cavern, if one has descended quickly, there is time to pull yourself back across the reef and pass through the tunnel again. It is time to go after 8 minutes. Open ocean ascent and dive is done @ 25 minutes. Dive #2. Zion Wreck. 90' scattered debris field, lots of schooling fish, Jacks, multiple bait balls and I counted 32 Goliaths serenly holding station against the current. It was exactly like a herd of cows.It was an honor to swim amongst them. I hooked off on the debris and floated in the current right amongst these great fish. I have dove with the famous Potato Cods on the GBR, that was wonderful, but, this was better. Capt. Van and his crew are excellent, professional and extremely safety conscious.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Caymans, Aruba, Bonaire, Bahamas, St.Marten, FL.(Keys, Caves, Springs, EastCoast), GBR, PNG, Fiji, Palau, Yap, Kosrae, Kona, Lihue
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	currents
Water Temp	85-°F / 29-°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	60-80 Ft/ 18-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	limits of training and experience
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters	N/A	Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	rinse bucket,table, crew experienced with all types of gear.

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Dive Review of Narcosis Charters in The Continental USA/Riviera Bch., Fl.

Narcosis Charters, Sep, 2011,

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Dive Review of Narcosis Charters in
The Continental USA/Riviera Bch., Fl.