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    Whale sharks 2020

    Can anyone report on the number of sightings of whale sharks in 2020? I imagine traffic was down due to the virus. I was last in Belize probably close to 15 years ago and had always planned for my next trip to coincide with peak whale shark season. I have read of disappointing seasons the least...
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    suggestion for inexpensive underwater camera set up

    Thanks a lot guys. I saw that case on sale a few years ago and that is what got me thinking about that kind of set up. I didn't realize it was still that cheap at Adorama. I Just bought it along with the zoom gear. I hope I got the right gear, it's hard to tell until I get the lens. I probably...
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    suggestion for inexpensive underwater camera set up

    Hello, I'm on my second underwater camera setup (a canon point and shoot with marine case) and have had pretty good luck with basic point and shoot cameras in marine cases. I'm taking a month long trip to Australia next month and will probably do somewhere between 20-30 dives in total so I'd...
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    Any whale sharks at Ningaloo in mid July?

    I am heading to Australia in mid July, after a few days in Perth I was planning to head to exmouth in hopes of snorkeling with whale sharks. I have seen the season listed as April to July, can anyone familiar with the migration tell me whether mid July would give me a chance to catch them? Or is...
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    Which Great Barrier Reef Island has best coral and top views

    Thanks very much for the replies. Seems like Heron Island might win because I've already been to lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave is camping only I think. Good to hear a positive review of Heron Island, I'll try to spend a few extra days to get in some extra diving
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    Which Great Barrier Reef Island has best coral and top views

    I'm going to be traveling to a GBR island for a few days with a group and I am probably the only diver. The others might snorkel but will be more concerned about the topside views and accommodation. I have spent a week on lady elliot island and really enjoyed it, but I would also like to try...
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    Top Galapagos site?

    Thanks very much, that is good info. Has anyone been diving with eagle ray tours?
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    Top Galapagos site?

    Hello, I will be heading to the Galapagos in about 2 weeks and very unfortunately only get to dive one day. I am planning to go out with dive iguana and was wondering if one sight is largely regarded as better than another. Right now I'm leaning towards going Mon to the Floreana sight, but if...
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    Any reccommended cage diving operators in cape town?

    I am heading to cape town in a month and am looking to do a day trip for cage diving? I'm sure there are a lot of operators running trips, are there any recommended or not recommended ones from experience? Thanks
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    Do all safari trips begin and end in johannesburg?

    Thanks very much, I will look into these options. I have made tentative plans to do a kruger/Victoria falls safari out of Joburg ending in livingstone, but I will explore your suggestions above before booking. My trip is From 8/17-9/9.
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    Do all safari trips begin and end in johannesburg?

    This isn't exactly diving related, but I'm heading to cape town in about 8 months and after I do some diving in cape town I'd like to do a safari, but I heard they all start and end in Johannesburg. I don't plan on booking a safari until I get there, so if they all start and end in Johannesburg...
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    Preparing for my trip to the big island, a few questions

    Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll be trying to squeeze in a lot. Hugos on the rocks I'll be going to since it appears to be right near where I am staying the first 3 days (Royal kona resort). The tidepools, south point and a couple of the beaches that you hike to mentioned in the thread will...
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    Preparing for my trip to the big island, a few questions

    Does anyone have any recommendations for top side activities? I will probably only dive one or two days (manta dive for sure). Also I haven't picked a dive shop yet, so if anyone has experience/reviews with the following I would appreciate it: -Kona diving company -Big Island Divers -Coral...
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    Cape town great white diving

    I had only gotten as far as planning on diving with the great whites since that is what I usually associate with SA but I would like to do some other dives. I've heard of Aliwal shoal so I would probably try to dive there and maybe one other place. I hadn't thought about the sardine run, but...
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    Cape town great white diving

    Sorry if this question has been asked before, I did a search and didn't see the same type of thing asked. I'm planning to head to South Africa for a bout 2 weeks next year (dates not confirmed yet). I want to do some great white cage diving, along with some topside activities (safari). What i...
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    Where to dive in Hawaii?

    I've got a car rented so I should be good there. Sounds like it is better to do the diving from Kona rather than waikola? I'll see if anyone will let me do a 2 tank dive in the am followed by a 2 tank manta, were you able to find anyone who would Briankon? I do think I'll be back, just not sure...
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    Where to dive in Hawaii?

    Looks like we'll be in the Royal Kona resort for the first 3 days then in Waikola at the hilton and Marriott for the next two. Definitely going to do the following: -Manta night dive -At least one day of diving either from Royal Kona area or Waikola. -Volcano national park and probably cover as...
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    Where to dive in Hawaii?

    It looks like all of the major hotel chains have their locations in Waikola (Hilton, Marriott) where we are spending most of our time, I think we are spending one night at the Sheraton in Kailua-Kona. is there anywhere else on the big Island we should target? I'd try to find a small hotel if...
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    Where to dive in Hawaii?

    Thanks, this is all very good info. I'll definitely get a car, but check with the hotels first to see if they have a better rate than the airport.
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    Where to dive in Hawaii?

    Thanks to everyone for the info they have provided. My girlfriend just got approval to take the trip, but could only get 5 days off rather than 6 which means we are going to the big island which had a Saturday award flight rather than Maui which had a Friday which required a 6th day. I've...
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