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Welcome to the branch that covers one of the most fascinating sports: scuba diving and – to a lesser extent – snorkeling. For those who always wondered what scuba diving actually stands for, it is the term used to describe the use of a “Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus” to stay underwater for periods of time greater than the average individual can breath-hold.
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02-Dec-2009 05:01
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02-Dec-2009 05:01
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Hi everyone,
Thank you to those who responded to my thread Dive Sipidan or Bunaken - What would you choose?
Based on the responses, I am happily off to Bunaken/Lembah - any recommendations for dive operators / dive packages / accomodations for both Bunaken and Lembeh Strait
Thanks!
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02-Dec-2009 00:27
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Maldives Death-May-2008
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01-Dec-2009 00:45
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01-Dec-2009 00:45
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safari_nightmare »
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Hi,
I use to search for diving holiday sfrom a website which I have forgotten. all I rremember is it was something-something.com the layout was excellent and it was easy to find what you were looking for.
(cheap-diving or something like that)
Not much info I know. It is in My Fav's on my laptop several thousand km's away, not much help right now.
Any help appreciated.
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29-Nov-2009 12:44
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01-Dec-2009 11:21
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scubatravel »
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My spouse and I want to go diving in January or February. It will be a 9-day trip. We only want ONE layover from Kansas City, MO USA so we can maximize our vacationing time, rather than spending it all traveling! Our primary goal is the best diving we can get for our money.
Although we only go diving once a year, we've had some out-of-this-world experiences (Galapagos, Utila--Bay Islands, Honduras, Belize--diving around Caye Caulker incl. Great Blue Hole, and around Cabo Pulmo and Loreto Bay, Mexico. I think most of these experiences have spoiled us a bit.
The problem with the Baja peninsula diving we did was that it was outrageously expensive and very lackluster! No real variety, just very blah. Also, a two-tank boat dive was $90-$120 EACH. Yikes!!
We are looking at the over-all cost of the trip. Under major consideration is Bonaire. We can do unlimited shore diving...
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28-Nov-2009 21:38
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Zonnegloren »
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29-Nov-2009 02:15
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Zonnegloren »
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Hi folks,
Does anyone have any recommendations for diving locations where we can dive as a couple, and have someone safely watch over our two pre-schoolers whilst we dive?
Granny & Grandad doesnt work as the ones that are left are not healthy enough to be left in charge of the kids.
Location not really issue. Personal recommendations preferred!
thanks, Z
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26-Nov-2009 00:09
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divinginsulawes... »
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30-Nov-2009 08:19
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Hi,
I'm flying to Manado this December for 2 weeks to do some diving and wanted to get some people's opinions on where is best to dive?
I love my little critters but my partner hasn't seen sharks / rays / coral reefs and I want him to see these so we're stuck in a bit of a quandry!
I had orginally booked to stay at Bastiano's on Lembeh Island, but I heard that the diving was purely muck diving there and there were little or no reef's there to speak of. So I was thinking of cancelling my booking on Lembeh and going to Bastiano's on Bunaken instead.
Has anyone dived with Bastiano's? (Are they any good, safe etc?)
Has anyone dived in both places? If you have, which did you prefer?
Many thanks for any input anyone has with this! I'm totally stuck!
:-)
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23-Nov-2009 09:37
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jessica_fletcher »
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23-Nov-2009 09:37
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jessica_fletcher »
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Hi all,
Can anyone recommend a good place to do their Dm in Europe Summer 2010.
I was thinking Malta or maybe Cyprus, and was wondering if anyone had done theirs there, or could point me in another direction.
Im not looking for the best diving ever, just a nice place, chilled, cheap and enjoyable diving shop.
And one other thing, if I may!
Id love to do some Archaeological dives in and around Greece, any info on this anyone?
Thanks alot
J xxx
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23-Nov-2009 05:16
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dazednconfused81 »
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28-Nov-2009 01:40
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ayeshaandwilco »
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Hi,
Will be in Krabi and Ao Nang after New Years' and really want to go for at least a day or two day dive trip. Any recommendations? Will only have a week in the area so anything quite close would be good. Similians are too far off, aren't they? Any thoughts on good diving companies and prices would be highly appreciated as well. :)
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22-Nov-2009 23:45
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doctorblack »
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28-Nov-2009 04:16
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jrose0812 »
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Hi. I've been considering all the different options for a similan/richelieu liveaboard and I think I've settled on Manta Queen II, mainly because everything I've read about them sounds positive, it fits with my dates and the price is excellent.
Has anybody out there been on the Manta Queen II? Have I made a good decision?!
Thanks very much for any help!
(I've posted this on the Thailand branch too.)
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20-Nov-2009 06:16
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MarkMark »
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21-Nov-2009 14:19
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stevenl »
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since my daughter was born. My tank needs hydro, my regs all need service, and I bet my BC needs work too from being stored in the shed for so long. My 7mm wet suit is likely to be a little tight since I have gaind a few pounds since becomming a father. Here is my dillema, Should I spring for the $$ to hydro the tank, service the regs, repair the BC and, if possible, alter the wetsuit? Or, since money is really tight for me and it's hard to justify this expense for $150+ diving trips a couple of times a year, should I sell the lot (1999 vintage stuff, scuba pro regs, mares guardian computer), pay down a credit card or two, and get new gear when my daughter is old enough to have interest and learn? What would you do?
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17-Nov-2009 02:21
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vlvet79 »
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22-Nov-2009 13:03
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Karlo »
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Hi all,
planning on heading for BANDA islands and BUNAKEN in Feb or April for 3-4 weeks,
planning on arriving in Ambon on Thursday/Friday and trying to get on to the plane or the Pelni ship to Banda on Saturday
expecting to find some excellent snorkelling at both
got our PADI OW this year and did a couple of advanced OW dives
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16-Nov-2009 08:36
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indochris »
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23-Nov-2009 15:17
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jimmypal »
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Can anyone tell me the best areas to dive in Mexico
Thanks
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16-Nov-2009 01:06
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PeterCZ »
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19-Nov-2009 07:23
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globaltourist »
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I want to buy a decent but cheap strobe (one of the stronger round ones) for this camera. Any suggestions? Many thanks.
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16-Nov-2009 00:33
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PeterCZ »
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01-Dec-2009 11:27
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scubatravel »
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I know Moalboal would be a much better place to stay but I`d like to see the big stuff (thresher sharks, mantas etc) - I`ve heard Mactan is a better place to see these. Or is Pescador Island in Moalboal just as good?
Also, I want to do some wreck diving in the Philippines and can`t decide between Coron and Subic Bay.I`ve been to Subic but the visibility wasn`t great (going in December now), whereas Coron is said to be a bit more colourful. Any suggestions? Many thanks!
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14-Nov-2009 21:55
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clanline »
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22-Nov-2009 03:41
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txemi »
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Hello,
My wife and I are planning to go to the Red Sea next April for 2 weeks and would like some advice as to where we should go as she is a NON diver ( or it would be livaboards)!
She is happy on the beach as long as there is shelter and that I am not away all day diving so boat diving near the resort essential.
I am a bit old in the tooth for shore diving or strong currents and would rather do all diving from a boat..
I like wreck diving so a few wrecks in the area a bonus.
The higher the water temperature the better!
One or two trips to keep her happy would be useful even if it does waste diving time!
I have started looking at holidays on line and we like the quiet life so night clubs and discos banging away all night a definite NO!
We have never been before so no idea on costs of things, is it worth going all inclusive? We like a drink in the evening but th...
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