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Trip Report – Rangiroa & Fakarava – March 2015 2 Week vacation all organised by Travel Agent Etahititravel. Flights – Tokyo – Papeete – Average flight. Poor food & limited entertainment on offer. Papeete – Rangoria – Short 1 hr flight. No problems with luggage. My carry on is...

Any reports- info for the new dive resort on Kerikite. It appears Exotic Malapascua has just opened a new resort here. Whats he diving like? Muck,reefs,walls?

Palau, Truk & Yap Trip Report- Apr/Jun2014 Palau- Neco Marine & Aggressor II 18-28th April 2014 Weather- Great weather, blue skies, flat seas, a little rain. Land Based- Best Western Hotel. Very average hotel, good location. Would probably stay at Passion hotel next time. Neco Marine day...

Dive Profile for San Francisco maru- I am heading to Truk next week (Blue lagoon resort) and i am considering diving the San Francisco Maru. My last visit to Truk (on the Odyssey) i skipped this dive due to depth. I believe the brigde is approx 45-50m and deck around 50+m. I would like to see...

In 3 weeks I will be heading to truk & yap. I need info regarding visa and hotel for Guam. i have a British passport. 1. Korea-Guam-truk. Is likely I will need to clear customs and recheck in Guam as I arrive on Korean airlines and leave on united 5 hrs later. I assume I just need to complete...

Just been quoted $390 for a return transfer to anilao from Manila. Seems a lot for 1 person. Anybody got any tips. Don't mind spending about 100 each way, any idea how much a private driver may be. may just fly somewhere instead of travelling to anilao. arriving in Manila in 10 days time.

PNG Trip Report May 2013- Kimbe Bay, Fathers Reef, Witu Islands Flights Perth-Brisbane-Port Moresby-Hoskins return $1500 on Qantas & AirNiugini. Very smooth journey, all flights were on time and connections were good. I was surprised how easy the journey was. Unfortunately a few other guests...

Lembeh Trip Report Dec 21st-30th 2012 NAD Lots of info on these forums about Lembeh, so I will keep this short. This was my 4th trip to Lembeh. Flights Bali-Makassar-Manado on Garuda cost approx $170. Had a 4hr stopover in Makassar but the airport is ok. I killed some time at Starbucks and...

This April I am planning to return to the Solomons. 2 years ago I did a 7 day Bilikiki trip followed by 4 nights in Munda & 2 Nights in Gizo. I am considering the following options 1. 7 day Bilikiki trip + 4 days @ Uepi Pros - Get to visit Uepi Cons- Extra travel, less number of dives 2. 10...

Alor Trip Report Nov 2012- Damai 1 Kupang- Maumere (11 nights) This was my 2nd trip to Alor. 1st trip was land based in Aug 2008. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/indonesia/302816-big-trip-indonesia-part-2-alor-lembeh.html Flights Perth-Bali return cost approx $650 on Jetstar. Bali-Kupang on...

Next week I am travelling to Jakarta on business. My return flight is via Bali and I have a brief stopover (Arrive Bali 18.00 Friday, leave Bali Monday 11.00 am) My options are · Just relax/party in Kuta · 1 & 1/2 days diving (perhaps 6 dive in Tulamben or 3-4 dives out of...

Trip Report- 4 Day Rodney Fox Shark Trip – Jun 2012 Travel Perth-Adelaide-Port Lincoln on Qantas cost approx $750 return. Normal baggage restrictions (23 kgs check in, 7 kgs carry on). Arrived in Port Lincoln at 18.00 and travelled to the Marina hotel for a bite to eat before boarding the...

I have just received the wide angle conversion lens that can be used for the 14 mm pancake lens & 14-42X lens. Unfortunately only the 14mm lens + conversion lens will fit in the 3.5" wide angle port.The 14-42X with conversion lens is too long, i.e the lens extends too far and hits the port. The...

Hi, Thinking about getting the Hollis Ride BCD.Have a couple of questions. Most of my diving is vacation diving in the tropics, so a simple low profile BCD would be ideal.I have never dived with a wing system. I have two Mares jacket type BCDs but looking for a low profile wing system. Wing...

Hi, Thinking about getting the Hollis Ride BCD.Have a couple of questions. Most of my diving is vacation diving in the tropics, so a simple low profile BCD would be ideal.I have never dived with a wing system. I have two Mares vest type BCDs but looking for a low profile wing system. Regarding...

Anyone using a tripod for underwater macro video. Tempted to buy a cheap Gorillapod type tripod and to see how it performs underwater. My problem is i will have to buy a tripod and new tray . Would appreciate any feedback from anyone using a tripod underwater. I assume more &more people will...

Komodo Trip Report March 2012- Damai 1 Labuan Bajo – Kupang (12 nights) This was my 3rd trip to Komodo. 1st trip was land based in Aug 2008. 2nd trip was onboard a budget live-aboard, The Felicia in Sept 2009. Flights Perth-Bali return cost approx $450 on Virgin Australia. Bali- Labuan Bajo...

Anybody using the GH2 hack for underwater video? Any thoughts opinions, good or bad. Quote from another website The main intent of the hack though is to raise the bandwidth (and hence the image quality) of the video. This can very effectively improve the low-light performance by allowing much...

Is the famous sea snake dive in Banda at Gunung Api (close to Banda islands) or Manuk (which is more isolated).Or are the snakes common at both sites. Also are both volcanos active (lava/smoking??) I have been doing some research for a trip this Oct/Nov. I assume a trip from Alor to Ambon...

Hi, Anybody dived North Sumba, Rota (Near Kupang)? Thinking about booking a last minute live aboard that leaves L Bajo & travels to Kupang.8 days in Komodo then 5 days Sumba,South Flores , Rota? I have been to Komodo a couple of times so know what to expect. Looking for any feedback for the...