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I've ran a search on this forum but couldn't find much in the way of comparisons of a weeks land based diving (thinking Sam tours) versus a weeks live-aboard diving. We're coming from the US, probably May/June, so bearing in mind it's a significant distance and cost, is it more worthwhile to go...

Following the success of our trips to the Galapagos for the last 2 years we are running another one from August 22nd to 29th 2011 on the Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard vessel. It's the trip of a lifetime!!! There are 16 places on the boat however we only have 10 available as 6 already...

I just placed a report on my recent rebreather trip to the Galapagos in the South America section, here's the link. Hope it helps.

Tuesday 24th August – Back to land based diving I met with Jorge the day before and I debriefed him on my trip on the liveaboard and showed him the videos. He was very delighted with the interaction I had with the aquatic life, and from someone who has lived in the Galapagos most of his life...

Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th August at Darwin We made 4 dives each day at approximately 8am, 11am, 2pm and 4pm with snacks in between dives and lunch served at 12.30pm to 1pm. We were given a maximum dive time of 60 minutes, which for most of the OC divers was realistic for the first 2...

Introduction This trip was my third visit to the Galapagos archipelago, but undoubtedly the best as I got to realise a dream, to dive on a closed circuit rebreather at Darwin and Wolf islands, the Northern islands in the archipelago and famous for Whale sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos sharks and...

I have 3 spots available for August 16th 2010, on the Galapagos Humboldt Explorer from Explorer Ventures, and it costs $4295 per person, not including flights, taxes, park fees, fuel surcharge, nitrox, tips, but it does include the best diving in the worlds! It's worth combining with a week...

I have 4 spots available for August 16th 2010, on the Galapagos Humboldt Explorer from Explorer Ventures, and it costs $4295 per person, not including flights, taxes, park fees, fuel surcharge, nitrox, tips, but it doe sinclude the best diving in the worlds! It's worth combining with a week...

I have 4 spots available for August 16th 2010, on the Galapagos Humboldt Explorer from Explorer Ventures, and it costs $4295 per person, not including flights, taxes, park fees, fuel surcharge, nitrox, tips, but it does include the best diving in the worlds! It's worth combining with a week...

Here's a link to an article and video I was just sent regarding 5 Pilot whales that beached themselves on Utila's East End this am. - Utila East Wind - Free Monthly Newspaper Regards, Andy

I tried a search but couldn't find much. Does anyone know of a liveaboard operator who can support Closed Circuit Rebreathers and is likely to have Darwin/Wolf on the itinerary for 2008? Thanks in advance, Andy

I wanted to share an amazing experience I have just had in Costa Rica. From Dec 8th to 18th, myself and friends travelled on the Undersea Hunter, to Cocos Island, off Costa Rica, and I can honestly say I felt that I was one of the most satisfied beings on Earth. To witness such magnificent...

Hi, I have had a group member pull out of the trip, as such I have 1 space remaining on the Undersea Hunter to Cocos Island, Costa Rica, from Dec 8th to 18th. The cost will be $3690, this includes the trip, national park fees, transportation to Puntarenas and back to San Jose. It does...

Hi, The wire that attaches to O2 Cell 3 on my scrubber lid has broken. Can I use any electrical wire to bridge the gap or should it be a specific kind? I'm currently in the process of trying to get a new wire with molex connector, plus lock, from SDS but would like to repair this...

From August 6th to the 14h we have scheduled CCR training on Utila, one of the Bay Islands of Honduras. The courses will be conducted through the Utila Dive Center and conducted by IANTD Mexico/Central America Training Director Andreas Matthes (Matts), accommodations are available in the...

From August 5th to the 15th we have scheduled CCR training on Utila, one of the Bay Islands of Honduras. The courses will be conducted through the Utila Dive Centre Utila Dive Center and conducted by IANTD Mexico/Central America Training Director Andreas Matthes (Matts), accommodations are...

Hi All, As an Instructor Trainer for both PADI and IANTD I've been noticing for a while that there is a high percentage of recreational Scuba Instructors I see that smoke cigarettes. Whilst I don't condone this as the healthiest of practices I accept that people, even scuba Instructors will...

Hi all, I just got back in after a bit of excitement as tonight a mini submarine arrived that will operate out of Utila. The mini sub is a trainer version that is rated to 300ft and will be used to train divers who wish to become mini sub pilots, currently there are 2 other subs being...

Hi, I'll be up in Fort Lauderdale in 2 weeks. 1) Whilst there I need to get my 2 tanks from the Inspirtation CCR hydrostatically tested, does anyone know a facility where I could get this done in about 48-72 hours? 2) Also does anyone know of a supplier where I could pick up Sofnolime...

We have several DSAT Tec Deep and Trimix programs scheduled in 2005, please see the link http://www.utiladivecentre.com/utiladiving/tec/schedule_tec.htm for exact dates and our website. The courses will be conducted at the Utila Dive Center on the smallest of the Bay Islands, Utila and...