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Oh hi @DiverAda - it's Mel :wink: Yeah, that was kinda freaky... it could have been way worse though.

We had Marco.

Politely chiming in: I just got back from a trip on the Ambai, and it's an amazing boat and experience.

I just got back from a trip on the Ambai... I will write a full report in a few days (still recovering from the jetlag and general blahness at being back home), but lemme say this: it was amazing. The boat, the crew, the food, the service... everything was top-notch.

Hi there! I just got back from doing a 12-day Raja Ampat itinerary on the Ambai. I will write up a full trip report when I've recovered from the jetlag and the weirdness of being back, but I wanted to say that I cannot recommend Ambai and Wallacea enough. Their trips are pricy, but believe me...

It's on the same ticket. I'll still make sure when I get there though.

I used the link they sent via email. When I went on the website and used the AirAsia support app, it was much less. It's odd. My flight Pudong to Jakarta is the same ticket, I just have a 4 hour layover in KL. Are you telling me that I will have to transfer my luggage in KL? It's not going to...

WTF - Air Asia wants to charge me 2,405.79 CNY for checking a 20 kg bag. That's twice the price of the flight cost! What the hell? They charge the fee not for the entire leg, but for each flight, so once for Shanghai to KL, and once again for KL to Jakarta. And same on the return. ???

I am SIX days away from my trip!!!!! And I'm naturally freaking out over all the things I have to do. *sigh* I booked a stay at Cocotinos in Lembeh for my very short stay in Manado (too short, didn't plan that part very well). I wanted to get a couple dives in before my liveaboard and possibly...

Yeah, I have a 6 hours between my flight from Sorong to Jakarta and the one from Jakarta to Shanghai.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will look them up.

I think you meant to reply to someone else here. :)

Well, the main reason is bottom time. After a few days of diving, my BT is always at least 15 minutes shorter than everyone else's. Knowing Suunto is very conservative, I make sure to always stay several feet above my guide at all times and do longer safety stops. It's fine for a few days, but...

Thanks - I've been wanting to get a new computer for a while because I absolutely HATE the one I have now, a Suunto Gekko I bought shortly after I got certified (12 years ago). So I guess this means I have to get 2 computers, because I will not buy another Suunto.

Do you then dive with both computers?

I have to choose between going to Tangkoko and diving... I don't think I am in Manado long enough (November 20, 21 and 22) to do both. I land late at night on the 19th and fly out super early on the 23rd. I have been in touch with Nomad Divers, and I could spend my entire time on Bangka. OR...

I've been to Roatan several times, and I always dive with West End Divers. They're located in West End. Small groups, long slow dives, super friendly and chill. It feels like home. They'll change the dive sites if you want to go somewhere specific. If you get a chance, do a blackwater dive with...

Hello fellow Canadian! If you haven't already, look up Tobermory. The water is very cold, but it's pristine, and there are lots of wrecks. It's where I got my certification.

Hi everyone, I'm new-ish to the forum. I missed this part when I became a member, so here I am. I'm a diver from Montreal, Quebec. I got certified up in Tobermore, Ontario... hmmm 10-12 years ago? The water was cold, I thought I was having a panic attack the water was so cold. Living in...

Yup, I prepaid my room with Agoda. Good deal too! I'm all set!!!! :)