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    Galapagos 10/8 - 15 Tiburon

    Hi! I'm booked for the Tiburon Explorer with their Galapagos itinerary 10/8 - 15. I'm traveling alone and writing this post to see if there is someone who may be interested in meeting each other online before the trip and share excitement or chat on the upcoming trip. My itinerary: Arrive in...
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    Galapagos 96 hr covid test

    Hi, I recently booked a LOB to Galapgos. I bought 7mm (thank you all for your help!) and it just arrived today. Unfortunately, I had to release my space as I realized I need a little more time for risk assessment for traveling during pendamic. The worst would be missing the boat if anything...
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    Galapagos June 2021

    Hi, I just booked a Galapagos liveaboard for next month (June 2021). Yeah! Here're what I have gathered so far for travel requirements to travel to Galapagos. There is some conflicting information - If anyone has been to Galapagos your recent experience would be helpful. Proof of a negative...
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    First 7mm wetsuit

    Hi, I am searching for a 7mm wetsuit. As reference my Bare elastek 5mm size 8 (women) fits me perfectly and keeps me warm in 75F water. Now looking for a 7mm to bring to Galapagos liveaboard sometime this year to dive 62 - 70F water. Since I am pretty miserable to put on/off my Bare 5 mm, I am...
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    5mm wetsuit plus 5mm shorty oversuit

    Hi, I'm searching for a wetsuit option for diving in cold water (60F). I am pretty comfortable with 5mm, a lavacore vest and a hoodie in 75F water. Would it keep me warm if I layer a 5mm wetsuit + lavecore vest with a 5mm shorty oversuit? I saw pinnacle escape 5mm short sleeve shorty. It has...
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    Mobulas - where to go?

    I am planning to go Baja California to swim with Mobulas. What is the best place in terms of a chance to see a big school during the migration season? Cabo Lucas, La Paz, San Jose Del Cabo, Cabo Pulmo?? Is June the best time? Thanks!
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    Mobulas in Baha California

    Hi guys, I am interested in swimming with Mobulas. I am thinking to go to CSL or La Paz this year and swim with them 2 - 3 days when they start to peak in either places by contacting local shops. After that I plan to buy a day trip to Cabo Pulmo. I have seen a day tour option for snorkeling...
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    Raja Ampat Liveaboard vs. Land

    Hi, I heard great things about Raja Ampat and just started to look into itinerary for my first trip to RA. It appears to be a wide area so a liveaboard seems to be a good option to cover both Misool and central RA. Would 8 night trips including 3 days in south (2 days in Misool + 1 day in...
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    French Polynesia Oct 2019

    Hi guys, I am in need of your advice in preparation of a liveaboard to French Polynesia Oct this year. I am trying to make final decision to go or not. Is FP better than Galapagos or Fiji? I am finding air travel from Memphis to FP complex. I can get to Los Angeles fairly easy, I am wondering...
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    French Polynesia or Galapagos

    Hi, If I can go either French Polynesia or Galapagos which one would you recommend and why? I read Oct is best month for both? Would Galapagos be too cold without dry suite? Galapagos, I will do liveaboard. Not sure liveaboard is a must for French Polynesia. Best.
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    Mobulas - best season

    Hi, What is the best time to see Mobulas in Baja Calrifornia? Plan to go both La Paz and Cabo Pulmo. How many days should I plan per each destination to scuba dive or snorkel? Thanks!
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    What to wear under wetsuit or vest?

    Hi! Preparing trip for low 70 water temp and plan to take 5mm wet suit + Lavacore vest. Does lycra skin help putting wet suit on easily? Does it really add extra layer of warmth? Or is water kept warmer direct contact between body and wetsuit without the lycra skin? On the top does anyone wear...
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    Los Cabos (JSD) airport transportation

    Hi, Has any one have taken a shared van at SJD airport without booking OR being dropped off at a hotel you did not actually stay? My liveaboard departs from Cabo San Lucas to Socorros on Jan 25. Planning to stay at 'airbnb' in CSL for a couple of nights prior to the liveaboard departure...
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    AOW & Nitrox course - What to expect?

    Hi, I have an upcoming liveaboard to Socorro, Jan 2019. I plan to take an AOW and Nitrox course (in Cabo San Lucas) to improve buoyancy and dive better in current. Would you please let me know how a good solid AOW and Nitrox class look like? I am contacting a few local shops and it will allow...
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    Cabo Pulmo/La Paz vs. Socorro liveaboard

    Has any one done both land based trip in Cabo Pulmo/La Paz and Socorro liveaboard? If so, are they comparable in terms of things to see? I was looking into liveaboard first in Jan or Feb. The best month appears to be tricky based in information I collected so far (online research, email an...
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    Socorro in Jan? Casiopeia?

    Hello. I am trying to pick the next liveaboard spot. It will be ideal to see big marine creatures (whale shark, oceanic mantas, humpback). I first considered Galapagos. It appears to be water temp. is too cold for whale shark season and current can be strong. Someone recommended Socorro...
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    Console computer vs Wrist watch

    I have used deco console for years. It got water in during refresher yesterday, now I will have to get a new one. I dive infrequently would like to buy inexpensive one rather than rental. What are things to consider when buying a computer? Thoughts on console vs. wrist watch? (Would it be...
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    Hood with short skirt

    Hi, I just purchased a Lavacore hood for 72F consecutive dives. My 5mm wetsuit is a little tight around neck. So I like the thinness of the lavacore material to tuck in. The downside is that skirt is short. When I turn around my neck it comes out. I am afriad that cold water may get in under...
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    Lavacore vs Neoprene

    Hi, In preparation of a liveaboard trip to Komodo in late June, I would like to purchase a thermal vest. The trip includes couple of days in south Komodo where water temp may reach 72F. I have 5mm wetsuit. It is new and well fitted. I read lavacore would be a good option as it is natural...
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    Scubapro Oneflex or Aqualung

    Hi all, Has anyone had Oneflex, Bare Elastek or Waterproof W2? I am interested in buying a reasonably priced wetsuit (closeout) to dive 72F for two days, 8 dives on a liveaboard. While I do not dive often so rental is economical, I would like to buy something fits me better. A few options I...
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