Dive Review of Aquaventures/Long Bay Resort in
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Aquaventures/Long Bay Resort, Apr, 2002, by Hank Martin, NJ, USA . Report 104.
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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	After reading the Chap Book, I had decided not to use Baskin, and searched for an alternative. Found Aquaventures, a small shop located near Road Town Harbor, on the net, and used them for my 12-year old son's Open Water certification. They were great. The owner, divemaster and instructor were all very dedicated to making every trip a good one, even when we were the only two people on the boat, which was the case for two days of diving. I was completely comfortable with my son's care, and had a great time diving while he finished up his check out dives. Diving wasn't spectacular, but it was decent. Our favorite sites were Painted Wall and Blonde Rock, both near Dead Man's Chest, and both very much worth doing. All equipment was handled by staff, and towels, drinks and snacks were provided between dives. Long Bay is a nice resort, but expensive. Ocean front cottages looked like they could use a major face lift - if you go, opt for the hillside villas. Very well equipped and nicely constructed. We stayed in one fo the newer ones - it was really beautiful with great views. But, there is a lot of walking up and down hills. Pool was pretty beat up - the bottom really needed a resurfacing. Maintenance of the public areas could also be better - it's not awful, but not spotless, either. Long Bay Beach is very beautiful, but because of a rocky bottom, the swimming isn't great. Stay away from the weekly buffet unless you like overcooked steak, chicken and fish. Road Town is kind of funky, but the resturants are decent and the grocery stores surprisingly well stocked. Try the take out at Bobby's - the curried chicken is excellent.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	[Unspecified]
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	cloudy	Seas	choppy, surge
Water Temp	78-82°F / 26-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-75 Ft/ 15-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	All dives led by divemaster. Back on board with 500 psi.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
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 Aquaventures/Long Bay Resort in Virgin Islands/Tortola

Aquaventures/Long Bay Resort, Apr, 2002,

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Dive Review of Aquaventures/Long Bay Resort in
Virgin Islands/Tortola