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  1. Fionab

    Sorry another tipping question

    Wow this was a surprise to get a notification about this :) 2 couples decided not to be held to ransom and cancelled the trip, 4 others joined us so yes most of us sucked it up and continued with the trip. The boat deck crew were fantastic, the assistant dive guide was great. The chef was...
  2. Fionab

    Diving riviera maya in puerto aventuras area?

    I am in Mexico right now doing Cenote diving. I would say if you are here you have to try one, they are a unique experience. Perhaps ask for a recommendation of one which doesn't feel enclosed or has more "light zones" than the others. I can go anywhere to dive in the sea, but only here to...
  3. Fionab

    Know a good dive resort/liveaboard in Egypt?

    100ft or 30m is the standard recommended depth limit for all Redsea diving, certainly in the northern areas, we were advised that it is 40m in the southern areas. To be honest for the majority of recreational divers 30m will be more than deep enough for the dives on their trip. Also most divers...
  4. Fionab

    Know a good dive resort/liveaboard in Egypt?

    I would recommend the Shark awareness trip with Blue O Two, it is run with a marine biologist on board and as well as the diving she will do lectures if you want to watch and participate. Alternatively I have used boats from the Tornado fleet and Sea Serpent Fleet, Sea Serpent fleet offer...
  5. Fionab

    Is tripadvisor reliable

    I tried to search Divexplor in TA but it didn't bring anything up, is there a link to the review please. Many months ago, there was a report in the news where guests were "holding" hoteliers to "ransom" over reviews and wanting discounts for positive reviews.
  6. Fionab

    Maldives: Does anybody here have experience with this operator?

    Looks like a lovely boat mrspace :) Maybe in hindsight that is my kind of luxury :D
  7. Fionab

    Maldives: Does anybody here have experience with this operator?

    The website is for the boat, which can be booked through various agents, I don't know which country you are based in but the UK operator listed has a very good reputation. I have used them at least half a dozen times on various boats. I can also recommend Maldives Scuba Tours a UK operator...
  8. Fionab

    Dive operators and whale shark tours in Riviera Maya

    I didn't dive with Scuba Caribe at GP, but have asked the question about costs on the forum. http://www.scubacaribe.com/pall_white_sand_prices_diving_en.htm Just noticed the date of your thread, I guess you could have already been. --- - Fiona
  9. Fionab

    Non-Profit Scuba Trips Overseas

    Fionab is a she not a he. Frankly I didn't understand the point of your post in the first place. So stated what basis I only book trips under. I have never paid a dive shop a premium for their organisational abilities. --- - Fiona
  10. Fionab

    Deep Blue

    Certainly wasn't our trip :) --- - Fiona
  11. Fionab

    Non-Profit Scuba Trips Overseas

    Nothing would happen. It's how many of my friends in the UK do trips. We have done trips to Egypt and more recently to the Galapagos, filling boats and splitting the total costs between us. We are just a bunch of friends, we don't need looking after or an instructor or a DM. I wouldn't take...
  12. Fionab

    BP/W banned in DM Course

    As an aside the BSAC also doesn't allow a hogarthian setup to be used in a teaching environment. If I wanted to further my training within the British SubAqua Club, I would have to change my current configuration or the course, which is a nonsense.
  13. Fionab

    Traveling with gear

    Your carry on must weigh a ton :). I don't get take stuff as carry on, I have always just packed mine in the hold. Maybe you guys in the US don't have carry on weight limits and generally we only get 20kg of hold allowance.
  14. Fionab

    BSAC or PADI

    Eh ? Craig, if you are looking at North Manchester and want to check out the PADI side of things, drop by Divelife in Whitefield.
  15. Fionab

    Cavern diver certification

    I haven't read most of the following posts, however I feel I should apologise for my rather flippant post.
  16. Fionab

    Halcyon 3.3ft Closed SMB - worth it even for a beginner?

    I would try and find a friend who uses both the Frog and something else. I bought the Frog one for a course and tried it for the first time the day before, I really struggled with the Frog one as you have to both push back a collar and blow - don't ask me why, it was a pain. The guy I was...
  17. Fionab

    Cavern diver certification

    Your opinion. Would you like to explain your comment.
  18. Fionab

    Cavern diver certification

    I poked around in December, lived to tell the tail and planning to return in September.
  19. Fionab

    Will the Halcyon Infinity fit my needs?

    Thankfully there are still instructors who don't expect payment for good advice. Paying someone doesn't always get you impartial advice.
  20. Fionab

    Cavern diver certification

    If the only thing you want to do is poke around in the cavern zone, you don't need a cavern certification :)
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