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    Socorro or Galapagos?

    Hi All - Looks like there are some some serious discounts for both Socorro (30% off) and Galapagos (50% off) I am looking to do a trip either late November / early December. I am thinking Socorro because i just got back from Cocos and got to see the massive schools of hammerheads, but the...
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    Cabo Pulmo or PDC for bull sharks?

    Which would be better for bull shark encounters? I was thinking Dec / Jan / Feb time frame.
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    Cocos Livaboard tips

    anyone have any good packing / diving / miscellaneous tips for cocos?
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    Cocos recently?

    I'll be heading to Cocos on the Okeanos aggressor 2 on Oct 3rd and was wondering if anyone has a recent experience ? Would love to hear conditions / sea life or any tips
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    Local NJ diving?

    anyone been doing any diving in the NJ area? I live in Long Branch and would love to get some shore dives in. any recommendations?
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    Liveaboard - insurance?

    Hi - i'm looking to book a liveaboard for October... if i am unable to travel due to travel restrictions the liveaboard company will give me a voucher for future use. the question is should i buy travel insurance for other incidentals? from what i read, even a cancel for anything policy does...
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    6 dive days - where?

    looking to go back to PH the end of November. I've been to PG and loved it. I can fly into MNL or CEB. Question is where to go. I'm thinking Malapascua good be cool for threshers and Macro, or Dauin for macro and Apo island. what are your thoughts?
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    delayed bags - impact on liveaboard

    I was supposed to join a Liveaboard a couple of weeks ago, but had to cancel last minute because my bags never came... (took 4 days to get the bag...). I planned on something going wrong, which is why I landed in Egypt 3 days before the boat was set to depart, but unfortunately that was not...
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    Salt - impact on weights?

    Hi - just got back from a dive trip in Hurghada. I was very surprised with how much weight I needed to use ( an extra 4 kg!). One of the dive guides mentioned the Red Sea had more salt and this was common... anyone else have a similar experience?
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    Amelia Liveaboard + tips?

    Hey guys, I'll be joining the Amelia trip in a couple of weeks. Any pointers or tips? this will be my first 7 day LOB and first time diving in the red sea. Planning to bring a 5mm and hood.
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    7 days in the Philippines this November - where?

    Hi Guys, Looking to go back to the Philippines for a dive trip. Last trip I went to PG for a week in February - had an awesome time. The question is where should I go this time for 7 days (6 dive days)? I have not booked my flight (coming from NYC) so I can fly into MNL or CEB I'm AOW + Nitrox...
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    Anyone diving Bonaire June 17-23?

    Hi - i'm looking to make a trip to Bonaire, but I will be traveling by myself. Is anyone looking for a buddy during June 17-23? What are your thoughts about booking a trip and hoping to find a buddy there? is that smart or to risky?
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    2-tank night dives?

    I absolutely love love love night dives. I'd rather to multiple night dives then the standard 2-3 day dives and 1 night dive. Is there anywhere that has a large focus on night dives? I can't think of any option to 2-tank night dives other then a shore diving or house resort location. Thoughts?
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    Bali vs Puerto Galera

    Just got back from a trip to Bali. I dove approx 22 times split equally between Tulemben (LDR) and PB (Geko). The diving was really good in Bali (especially the night dives), but as I'm comparing SEA trips I'm, thinking PG diving is better. I think the variety is significantly better in PG...
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    Raja Ampat - end of May?

    I have a trip planned to Bali - it looks like I will be able to add some days on the back end... So now I'm looking to make this a truly Bucket List trip. Worth looking into a liveaboard for R4 or should I stick with Bali (potentially Komodo as well)?
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    DGX 600 0r 800?

    Looking to purchase my first primary light. Should I buy the DGX 600 or 800? Open to other affordable options as well.
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    Bali Itinerary - May/June

    I'm a 25yr old single guy traveling to indo for my first time. Main purpose of the trip is diving. With that said, I'd like to see some cool things, and do a bit of partying I'll be landing in DPS May 24th (around 11am) will take a car to Tulamben and hopefully get a afternoon dive in. Planing...
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    Matahari, or Liberty - Tulamben

    I'm contemplating diving and staying at either Matahari, or Liberty for an upcoming dive trip. I know Liberty is well received on this board for 1:1 dive guide, but it seems the dive prices are significantly cheaper at Mathari. Dive groups are only 1:4 and even if I pay to have a personal dive...
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    Trip Report - PG & Big Apple/SeaRider

    Hi everyone, I’ve gained a tremendous amount from this forum and wanted to give back. I just got back from an 8-day trip to the Philippines. I chose to dive in Sabang for 6 days because of the diversity of options without having to go to other places. Getting there: Took a flight from...
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    Diving Fiji tips?

    Hi guys, I'm looking to dive Fiji this upcoming September or late November/first week of August. From what I can tell, September would be a better time... right? I'd like to go somewhere with really good diving, excellent beaches and some topside. Open to spending time in two different places...
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