Dive Review of Aquanauts in
Venezuela/Isla Margarita

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Aquanauts, Dec, 2004, by Nancy Cheris, PA, USA . Report 1518.
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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	The service and fun we had diving Los Frailes was exceptional. We were met at port by the owner who transported our gear and us to a taxi. We rode about 90 minutes across the island to a beach. (Free sightseeing trip!) We all helped push the boat over the sandbar then proceeded across the bay (45 minutes) to the coral islands. Pearl oysters everywhere. Water was cool by Caribbean standards and very clear. The divemasters opened the shells and let us feed the fish. This was not a marine sanctuary so we could wear gloves and knives. On the way back, the divemasters opened oysters for anyone who wished to partake. Beer was served, too. We even found a small seed pearl in one of the oysters. Everyone in our group of six agreed this was one of the best dive trips of the vacation. The two divers working on their open water certification were equally enthusiastic. Isla Margarita is a great place to dive with Aquanauts. The only drawback is the lack of restroom facilities on land. The very reasonable price of $85 included the taxi. Be sure to have cash or travelers checks and money for tips and t-shirts. Contact Aquanauts at aquanautsvenezuela@hotmail.com
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	US, Cozumel and most of the Caribbean
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm, noCurrents
Water Temp	77-78°F / 25-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	60-100 Ft/ 18-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Escorted by divemaster who allowed us to dive our profile safely. Divemaster pointed out marine life and even provided oysters to feed the fish.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
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		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
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 buckets on board. Cameras handed to us after we entered the water.

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Dive Review of Aquanauts in Venezuela/Isla Margarita

Aquanauts, Dec, 2004,

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Dive Review of Aquanauts in
Venezuela/Isla Margarita