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We’re planning a trip to visit Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. Not exclusively a diving trip (we’ve been to the Tuamotos, Bora Bora, etc), but we definitely want to dive, if possible. Looks like there are a couple of ops. Any advice on a visit - not only diving-related? Also looking for suggestions on...

@wnissen, completely agree Rincon is nice, even without the diving. The town is very cool with a chill, surfer vibe. Plus, lots of beaches nearby.

We dove with a bunch of the Scuba Dog crew (DMs and instructors) with Paradise in La Parguera. Nice folks, but probably telling that they travel from San Juan to dive in the south!

That’s pretty close @drrich2. We paid $30 for a tank of gas for a Corolla. There are Supermarkets everywhere. Restaurants are reasonable based on what I’m used to. One thing about Guanica is there isn’t much around there. It’s a 20 minute drive to La Parguera and that’s a hub of activity...

Indeed. It is spread out and the logistics are more complicated. We just dial back the type A instincts and go with it. We don’t speak Spanish either, but the locals mostly speak English and don’t mind using it. We try a few words and they aren’t fooled and immediately switch. That’s part...

The main reasons we chose PR is we’ve been here before and wanted to see more and we didn’t want the hassle of leaving the country and possibly treating positive as this just happened to some friends (they had to extend their stay 5 days). I don’t think you want to come here to focus...

Quick trip report. We flew into San Juan and picked up a car. The general idea was to dive Desecheo out of Rincon and then head down to La Parguera for the wall. We were warned ahead of time that weather can be dicey, but we were relatively lucky. A couple of days were blown out the week...

Thinking of a trip to PR late March. Tentatively thinking of splitting time between Rincon and La Parguera - maybe dive with Taino and Paradise. Any suggestions on that or suggested revisions to it? Suggestions on places to stay, where to eat? We thought we’d stay in Vrbos. Also, I’m...

Anyone done the Bahamas Aggressor more recently? We're booked for the week starting 20 Nov. Wondering about the current condition of the boat, functioning nitrox, condition of the reefs, etc. Any experiences with the covid policies and how they affect things? I did my health visa online and...

Thanks, Hoag!

Thanks! Looks like a real measurement, at least. Probably near the surface and thus a little warmer, but still good info. t

Howdy, Thinking of doing the T&C Explorer in early May. I've done the CEX2 out of St. Kitts and it was great (great diving and crew), though the boat is a bit dated. The T&C Explorer looks much nicer - nicer than the T&C Aggressor, in fact. Anyone done it lately and have any impressions...

Just returned from a week on the BA3. First time on Aggressor and I have to say I was very pleased all the way around. The boat itself, especially the dive deck, was incredibly well laid out. Single tanks that are refilled between each dive freed up so much space. Huge camera table and tank...

@Lorenzoid Lifeline relies on VHF, no? Wonder if it's monitored routinely. Been places in the pacific (not Fiji) where it isn't. Might be good to ask that and consider a plb in something water tight. Scary story and glad OP and RDB are ok.

You should dive wherever you can! I'm envious of your trip and can't wait to go back myself.

Hi Andrea, We sailed and dove around Raiatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora on a bareboat charter. Not much to complain about there, but then we spent a week on Rangiroa and at least for diving, it was a step above. Heard great things about Fakarava, but haven't been. I think the Tuamotos will...

Agree. Used to be you could get someone electronically, but not in a long time. Phone has always been answered by helpful folks.

Thanks for all the input. Fortunately, someone saved me some money and bought the last one from LP! It had been there for weeks, but now gone. Probably someone who read this! Thanks, whoever you are (and my wife thanks you)! I was leaning towards the replacement BUD anyway -- mostly because...

Definitely worth diving if you're going to be there. We did a LOB (CEX2) and spent half the week diving Saba. Lots of critters -- octopuses, seahorses, nudis, basket stars, etc. - as well as all the usual suspects. I agree with the night dive suggestion. There was definitely some current in...

Sounds completely like barotrauma. The orientation and nausea problems are probably related to the vestibular system in your inner ear, which is responsible for orientation and balance. Everything is consistent with barotrauma, not DCS. Anyway, it sounds frightening and I'm glad you're ok...