rcohn
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The Cuan Law would probably be my first choice but it just too expensive for me. Oh well. Maybe one day.
Check their schedule, they somtimes offer better rates on hard to fill weeks.
Ralph
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The Cuan Law would probably be my first choice but it just too expensive for me. Oh well. Maybe one day.
The Cuan Law in the BVI is good for beginners. It has a relaxed 3 dives per day schedule, is very stable, with better food and rooms than most liveaboards. Most dives are shallow, however dives on the bow of the wreck of the Rhone are deeper and not to be missed. They often have multiple divemasters on board, so you could inquire about additional attention or a course if that is of interest.
Ralph
Three dives a day is not acceptable to me for a dive trip.
Not to worry, they are very flexible. We average 5 dives a day on CL, and have done some 11pm+ and 4:30 am dives too when there was interest.
Good to know...
A liveaboard for a beginning diver, hunh? Excellent idea, with a lot of potential. If you can handle the inherent problems of a boat (motion sickness, cramped quarters compared to ANY land based outfit, etc.) then you will probably find yourself addicted to this particular type of diving, just like we were. We have been on most all of the Bahamas serving liveaboards over the past several years, and I can tell you that the Explorer boat in this area is an excellent choice. Much more room and nicer layout than several of the smaller boats, and a committed company with an excellent reputation behind it. And not as expensive as the pricy boats, either, with similiar service. It still ain't cheap, but then no liveaboard really is, except perhaps for the Blackbeard yachts out of the Bahamas. But then again, you are living in each others laps on those boats, a fact that they are very clear about. More room will cost you. The Juliet is a nice little boat with surprising room that does the Bahamas route half of the year, and you might look into this. Nekton is always available, and it usually satisfies most clients, despite all the sturm & drang about them that you are probably watching right now on this forum. And there are others. You need to look at the several variables (price, level of comfort, where they sail from, where they go, reputation, etc, etc.) and then decide what will serve you best. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help. Woody