amw5g
Contributor
Lots of good reading about these places, the diving, operators and accommodations on these boards. Thank you all for that. The collective reports paint an absolutely stunning scene.
The missus and I are not quite beginners, at about 100 dives each and AOW certified, but certainly wouldn't considered ourselves experienced. Our latest adventures have been a return trip to Bonaire, and a week-long last year to the Maldives. Most of our diving has been shore and drift, focusing on the 40'-70' range (that's where the most life & color are for our typical dive spots). We're self-sufficient, solid buoyancy in the conditions we dive, and good & regular underwater communication.
We know CMAS will limit our depth already, and even if it didn't, I would need several local dives in the location before I'd attempt beyond 100'. Oh, and my better half doesn't handle long boat rides in rough seas very well. Question is, should we expect to be overwhelmed by diving in Fakarava/Rangiroa? Should we expect that we're not going to make good use of their unique advantages? We're adventurous, but wise enough not to push our limits.
Many thanks for the advice,
Amw 5G
The missus and I are not quite beginners, at about 100 dives each and AOW certified, but certainly wouldn't considered ourselves experienced. Our latest adventures have been a return trip to Bonaire, and a week-long last year to the Maldives. Most of our diving has been shore and drift, focusing on the 40'-70' range (that's where the most life & color are for our typical dive spots). We're self-sufficient, solid buoyancy in the conditions we dive, and good & regular underwater communication.
We know CMAS will limit our depth already, and even if it didn't, I would need several local dives in the location before I'd attempt beyond 100'. Oh, and my better half doesn't handle long boat rides in rough seas very well. Question is, should we expect to be overwhelmed by diving in Fakarava/Rangiroa? Should we expect that we're not going to make good use of their unique advantages? We're adventurous, but wise enough not to push our limits.
Many thanks for the advice,
Amw 5G