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    Trip Report - Anilao Blackwater at Crystal Blue Resort

    Coming off my Jan blackwater trip in the Similans, I was hooked and wanted to do it again, this time with the right camera gear. Alex Tyrell who was the photo pro on the Thailand trip was pulling together another trip in Anilao in April, and I decided to join last minute. It was hosted at...
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    Triton Bay or Halmahera?

    Starting to plan my trips for 2025 and trying to decide on one of the two for April timeframe 1) Lembeh - Halmahera - Lembeh on White Manta - 5 days at Halmahera w some extra dives in Lembeh (26 total) for US$2900 2) a week at Triton Bay divers - seems to be 5 days of diving (3x/day for 15...
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    Trip Report - Smiling Seahorse Similans / Blackwater trip

    Glad to be finally back in the water after a year! This was a special blackwater trip - we did blackwater dives every day except for 1, and did 2 blackwater dives on the last day for a total of 5. This was my first time trying BW and despite not having the right gear, it was a lot of fun...
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    For Sale Sony A7C body + Nauticam housing

    Selling a 1 year old A7C with Nauticam housing. Camera body is in perfect condition and looks brand new. Housing has been through 8 trips and ~150 dives, never flooded, in perfect working condition but does have some minor cosmetic fading of the paint. Selling as am upgrading to A7R5. Camera...
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    Thailand - Jan 13 -18 Smiling Seahorse - photo clinic w Alex Tyrell

    Found out I am pregnant last night and can't go. Deluxe cabin share. PM if interested - negotiable on cost This is the trip - 6d/5n 18 dives concentrating in Richelieu Rock: Underwater photography clinic in Thailand Surin and Similan
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    Thailand - Jan 13 -18 Smiling Seahorse - photo clinic w Alex Tyrell

    Found out I am pregnant last night and can't go. Deluxe cabin share. PM if interested - negotiable on cost This is the trip - 6d/5n 18 dives concentrating in Richelieu Rock: Underwater photography clinic in Thailand Surin and Similan
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    Last spot on Palau Siren Jan 31 - Feb 7, Combo Red Snapper & Moorish Idol Spawning expedition

    Found out last night I am pregnant and can't go! Special trip with Unique Ocean Expeditions / Richard Barnen on the Palau Siren, there is only one combo spawning trip a year. Boat is fully booked and I have a female share so if any ladies are interested, PM me! $4000 with nitrox included...
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    Pregnant - 2 Indo trips March & April - any takers?

    Found out last night I'm pregnant and can't go. Anyone want to take my spot on the following trips? March 17 - 27 Macro Workshop w Alex Mustard at Lembeh Resort, $5650 all inclusive - I had topped up for a single room (another $500) but will sell to you at the same price as for double share. 4...
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    Blue Manta Raja - Banda Sea - Alor - Maumere crossing Apr 13-24

    Found out last night I'm pregnant and can't go! Anyone want to take my spot on the Blue Manta, Apr 13 - 24, Raja - Banda - Alor - Maumere crossing? I had paid for a lower cabin w single supplement so can be anyone - male, female, solo, couple. 10% off and free nitrox promotion lower cabin...
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    Lembeh Resort March 17-27 Macro Workshop w Alex Mustard

    Found out last night I'm pregnant and can't go! This is the trip, March 17-27 at Lembeh Resort: https://wetpixel.com/lembeh20/ $5650, includes: Alex Mustard/Wetpixel Critter Photography Workshop Unlimited guided boat dives (typically 4 per day) – all with Nitrox Unlimited guided house reef...
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    Palau Siren Jan 31 - Feb 7, Combo Red Snapper & Moorish Idol Spawning expedition

    Found out last night I am pregnant and can't go! Special trip with Unique Ocean Expeditions / Richard Barnen on the Palau Siren, there is only one combo spawning trip a year. Boat is fully booked and I have a female share so if any ladies are interested, PM me! $4000 with nitrox included...
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    For Sale Very new 3mm, 5mm, 7mm wetsuits - women size S

    Having moved to drysuit I am selling all of my old wetsuits - all look new Henderson 3mm aqua lock in size 4 (new version w quick dry lining) - used 2x - $300 Henderson 7mm aqua lock in size 4 (older version w orange lining) - used 1x - $300 Gulls Cocoloa 5mm wetsuit in size M - used 1x - $250...
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    For Sale 3 pairs of fins (Apollo split fins, OMS Slipstreams, Gulls Mew Cypher) for US Women size 6-7

    Selling 3 pairs of fins. I am US Women size 6 but fins will fit size 7 also Atomic split fins in yellow size S - very good condition - $150 OMS Slipstreams in white size M - as is with all white fins, a bit stained - doesn't affect function - includes spring straps- $100 Gulls mew cypher in...
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    For Sale FS: Cressi XXS BCD

    Selling Cressi Start Pro 2.0 XXS BC for $200 - fits a 5'2 105lb woman perfectly, or kids. Has integrated weight pockets. Used for ~300 dives but still looks new. Works perfectly. Can meet locally in Singapore or ship at buyer's expense.
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    Trip Report Raja Ampat - 2 weeks Papua Explorers & Carpe Diem liveaboard Dec 2022

    So much has been said already on Raja (wow @drrich2 report) so I’m not sure what else I can add, other than it 100% lives up to the hype and is possibly my favourite dive spot. 52 dives over 14 days, and I’ve already made plans to go back. Is this my best/favourite dive trip? Yes! (but Komodo...
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    Trip Report Trip Report - Mabul & Sipadan w Scuba Junkies

    Second trip report of the night! This was a short trip over Deepavali long weekend. 2nd time to Sipadan, this time with Scuba Junkie. Photos: Sipadan (Oct 2022) From Singapore I took a taxi (~1 hour drive + 30min to clear immigration) across the Malaysian border to Johor Bahru, and from...
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    Trip Report Trip Report - Bali & Komodo on Mermaid I

    This has to be my favourite dive trip so far. I've been trying to get in the habit of writing these after a few weeks of reflection so I can see past the small things that bothered me. I've taken a lot of trips in the last 12 months, after moving out of HK last Oct and finally freed from...
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    Liveaboard.com - horrible experience

    Are they still in business? Who knows. I've booked through them pre-pandemic and while support has never been super fast they have always replied within 2-3 days. I'm trying to change dates for a covid-rescheduled trip now, and it's been over 3 weeks with no reply. Absolutely painful. I...
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    Trip Report Philippines Siren 11D/10N Visayas & Malapascua route

    Long overdue! Pictures here: Visayas & Malapascua (Aug 2022) This was my second trip on the Philippine Siren after a great Tubbataha experience in end of March/beginning of April. Crew/service was 11/10 on that trip. Diving was maybe 8-9/10 since we fully missed out on the whale sharks but the...
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    Cannibal Rock?

    Hi Just back from our liveaboard to Komodo on Mermaid I and we ended up spending only 1 day in the south with all 3 day dives at Manta Alley. I asked what about the other famous sites in the area and cruise director Celso told us Cannibal Rock (which they list as a top 10 dive site in the...
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