The night dive we did was pretty shallow, almost right outside the Caletta Marina entry point. We had our own DM and while we had our own lights, which were the size of small flashlights, we also used the shops lights which had better switches. (The same size and no charge. we used our lights as backups) We received a more extensive dive briefing including signaling under water and light etiquette and over we went. You go in with about 10 to 15 minutes of light left, get to the bottom and get comfortable. Then the magic happens, as the light fades, the colors begin to change, almost more vivid in your dive light, and there were eels, sea snakes, octopus and different fish everywhere. You focus more on what is in your light instead of almost being overwhelmed by everything there is to see on a day dive. You focus on the details exposed by your light more.
After 50 minutes or so, I'm usually ready to end a dive but I was wishing I would have had unlimited air on that one. My wife had less than 10 dives at that point. I had less than 20. We had 4 dives with Blue Magic by that point so they were aware of our abilities underwater. I think we were not deeper than 40 feet because the dive lasted almost an hour. Had it been deeper, there is no way I could have done it on an 80.
I dont want want to hijack the thread on dive ops, but we felt safe, and it was hands down the best dive out of 9 dives while we were there. If you can imagine the first time you went under and were able to breathe....it's like that but even better. My computer is back lit, my wife's computer is too. We were always within 10 feet of our divemaster and it's actually easier to get someone attention with your light than during a day dive. My wife was a little nervous but after 10 minutes was having more fun than I was. The dive went off just like a shallow day dive, but we probably "shadowed" the DM a little closer.
we went with Blue Magic and our divemmaster was Eddie. If I were an octopus, I'd give them 8 thumbs up. Can't wait to get back for another, it will be mandatory on every dive trip from here on out if offered.
Jay
