Raja Ampat Liveaboard 2019 help

[charlier]

I would not bring any new diver to LoB.
To sit out a dive or two because the conditions aren't suitable for them is utterly demoralizing.

Centrals has a good point. Aninexperienced or newly certified diver will affect the dive group. Typically, a new diver runs out of air before the others in the group, in particular with currents or on a moderately deep dive. As a guide, I had to pick dive sites and dive profiles that would accommodate a beginner diver. Sometimes, most of effort is with the least experience dive, to the dismay of my team. The dives might be shorter and I would avoid certain routes along a reef. Safety skills such as using a SMB after getting separated from your group is only important when it’s needed. I personally would wait until the new diver has more experience before getting on LoB in RA or similar environments. That said, about six years ago, we had a diver with about 10 dives while on a Komodo. LoB. She was fit and easily followed and closely watched the guide. She had an outstanding trip.

 

[Dan]

That sounds like an intense couple of days Dan haha. If it isnt too much trouble, go ahead and ask what he can do for a couple days. Nothing wrong with getting some info. I have also looked into a couple places on Lembongon for a few nights (spelling?). Blue Hill also looks tempting in Tulamben.

The places near Sorong look amazing, but $1500 for three nights is a little out of my budget.

reuben- the fumes comment was in response to Dan's opinion of Jakarta, though I didnt make that overly clear.

I just send you a quote to your private message.

 

[Carlos Diver]

Just finished double checking my packing list. Two more days and off I go! All the planning is finally about to pay off.

 

[Dan]

Bon voyage!

 

[chillyinCanada]

Just finished double checking my packing list. Two more days and off I go! All the planning is finally about to pay off.

Wishing you a wonderful trip!

 

[Carlos Diver]

Returned home this afternoon. Filled my tub with dive gear and threw laundry in the washer. Then crashed for a solid three hours. Ill have a trip report up in a couple of days. It was some amazing diving to say the least.

 

[chillyinCanada]

I'm eager for you to rest up and tell us everything!