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Before I get serious here, let me just say that I LOVE this one from the county (which, by the way, CORA operators have tried to talk them out of - FOR THEIR OWN GOOD - for years now): Instructor or dive master training: Provide a copy of instructor or dive master training manual and/or...

As an annual visitor to BLR each June, I can say that I do like that time of year! The water temp is 79 degrees and the resort managers tell us that June and July are their dryest months on that small island. Beqa Island is a very wet place year round. Vis is also better in their winter...

I just attended the surfer's county meeting tonight as a preview of what us scuba folks will be in for tomorrow. While the scuba industry will indeed need support, I think it will be better used at the public hearings in April. These meetings tonight and tomorrow are strictly for permit...

Huge, scarey "deal breakers" for the scuba industry (in no particular order) are: 1) No Sunday Operations 2) No Holiday Operations (these rules cut out over 2 months of work days per year!) 3) No Activities after 2:00 pm. - no night dives! 4) No more than 4...

I see no one has replied to this one. While I have not been lucky enough to do the Tonga humpback trip yet, I have done a Naia trip and can wholeheartedly recommend it. The boat, the dives, the crew, the cabins, the food...all are excellent. Water temps are posted on their website.

Aloha gdenny, I have dived both places. I have dived in Beqa several times and Wananavu once, but I have dived them both this year - Wananavu in March and Beqa in June. In a word...BEQA!!! June is an excellent time to visit Fiji, for either place. Our shop takes a group every May and...

I haven't read all of the posts, so maybe this was asked already, but are you mixing up MSD with Divemaster training?

I just want to say, Don, I'm with you on this. Also, I am constantly amazed at folks who poo poo continuing education in diving or other areas of life. We aren't born knowing everything already. If you're interested in something, why not look for further training or education from a...

Hodge Podge! The diving from shore at Beqa Lagoon is easily accessible and fun to do. I've been there four times now and will go for a 5th next year. We always do a shore dive the afternoon we arrive to get acclimated. Vis along shore can range from 20 - 80 feet in my experience, but it...

A good op for me: Has enthusiastic personnel who take the time to make themselves familiar with the divers they have that day and offer individualized service. Flexible crew who will set my gear up if I want but not yours if you don't want. By the way, I know how to set my gear up and do it...

Hi there! I haven't read eveyone else's responses so forgive me if this is a repeat, but TUSA has some really pretty pink stuff out this year!

Aloha, I take it you mean April 2007??? I was on the Ocean Hunter II in January of 2005 and cannot say enough nice things about the experience. The boat is immaculate, comfortable, the crew is accomodating and made up of locals, the food is delectible! If you have specific questions, just PM me.

I have dived in both places and Beqa Lagoon still gets my vote for lushness (soft corals, fishes, shark dive). Enjoy!

HI Anna! I haven't read the pages of reply posts you've received, but here are my two cents: Start with an instructor you feel more comfy with - someone with more empathy. Then, be patient with yourself. Despite what your instructor said, mask skills are often the most challenging for...

Wildcard, I can teach you how to set your Vyper to imperial settings!!

I dove Beqa Lagoon last week. Water temp 79 degrees. Have a WONDERFUL trip!!

DITTO Cancun Mark!!!! Remember, you get out of life what you put in. Communicate with your instructor; YOU are responsible for getting what you need out of your scuba class. Your instructor wants to see you feel comfortable, and have a good confidence level with what you're learning. If...

A shark tooth!

I just saw the movie last weekend at the Maui Film Festival and thought it was...CRAP. Yes, it was interesting to me since I'm a diver and knew I'd have to see the movie simply because of its subject matter, but on a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 3 or 4. Despite lots of predive time spent with...

Aloha and welcome from Maui!