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Cuba

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Cuba offers divers an exceptional experience with its pristine coral reefs, abundant marine life, and thrilling shark encounters. The park's well-preserved ecosystem feature massive sponges, and the biggest staghorn coral reef colony I have ever seen extending into the clear blue waters. Expect to see a variety of shark species, including nurse, lemon, silky, and if lucky, the great hammerhead, as well as large groupers, snappers, and turtles.

I believe that every diver has to visit Havana. Havana captivates visitors with its rich history and vibrant culture. The friendly and welcoming nature of Cubans, combined with the city's safe atmosphere, makes it a joy to wander through Havana's iconic neighborhoods. The city's nightlife is equally enchanting, with venues like 1830 offering salsa dancing and performances by talented local dancers.

Visited on 06/2017 - Submitted on 01/17/2025
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Havaiki Lodge

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Wow, this is one of my favorite overall resorts in French Polynesia. It is the only resort in Fakarava with bungalows with AC. The breakfast and dinner restaurant, and the bar are located near the reception area and are very well decorated. Continental breakfasts are served buffet style and dinners are table service. Lunches are at the beach cafe, which can get quite crowded as it seems everyone in north Fakarava heads over to Havaiki to enjoy the extensive menu, good food and beautiful beach.
There are few mosquitos at the beach because of the breezes, but put on insect repellent if you head away from the beach.
The beach bungalows are spacious and the porch faces the lagoon and has amazing views. They are also the ones that have air conditioning so make sure you book one of these.
There are bicycles and kayaks on the property that you can use.
Tip: bring a refillable water bottle with you as there are multiple water filling stations across the resort.

Visited on 06/2024 - Submitted on 12/17/2024
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Motu Aito Paradise

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This is my favorite resort in all the world, although it may not be for everyone.
The whole resort rests on 2 islands near the Fakarava south pass and they do not have modern resort facilities like air conditioning or hot water. Some bungalows do not even have doors! But it is here that you will really experience the real Polynesia. The entire place also has a very off the beaten path feel and will be one of the most remote places most guests have ever been to. The diving in the south pass is one of the world's best, and worth tolerating the lack of creature comforts to be able to dive at such a wonderful dive site.
The bungalows are large with many beds and are cooled by ocean breezes. Each bungalow does have its own shower and toilet and there are curtains over the windows and doors for privacy. There is a mosquito net over your bed to ensure you don't get bit while you sleep.
Meals are served in the restaurant next to a mini-pass where there are black tip reef sharks and many other fish and marine life keeping you company while you eat. I even saw 2 baby eagle rays one afternoon swimming through the pass. Food is simple. Breakfast is usually a continental breakfast. Lunch and dinner is usually rice with a vegetable dish and a fish dish.
Tips of things to bring: a headlamp if you are not comfortable walking around when lighting is dim, and a small portable fan to put next to your bed in case the ocean breeze stops at night.

Visited on 06/2024 - Submitted on 12/16/2024
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M/Y Galaxy Diver II

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I was on the Galaxy Diver II (GD2) in July 2024 when it was still a new boat and it was a fantastic choice.
Trips on the GD2 were priced really well compared to other more "established" boats in the Galapagos, but the company that runs the GD2 also runs a few other naturalist boats in the Galapagos so they are a big and reputable company in the Galapagos.
We had 2 experienced divemasters which is standard for the Galapagos. The cabins were nice, spacious and comfortable. Hot water in the cabin ran hot after the dives even when everyone was showering. The hot water showers on the dive deck were also always hot.
Food was always plentiful and tasty. Some meals were served buffet style and some were table service. There is also a full bar on the boat with beer, wine and cocktails available.
The dive deck was very large and plenty of space for everyone. There is a towel warmer on the dive deck so fresh hot towels are available after every dive!
The boat also had marine starlink internet which offered everyone fast internet service 90% of the cruise.
At the end of the diving activity, there was one land tour to go see the Galapagos tortoises.
Overall a great value and comfortable boat.

Visited on 12/2024 - Submitted on 12/16/2024
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San Ignacio Gray Whale Experience

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The San Ignacio Whale Trip was truly unforgettable. It was an incredible mix of adventure, comfort, and amazing wildlife encounters. From the very scenic private charter flight over the stunning Baja Peninsula to the intimate, respectful interactions with gray whales and their calves, every moment felt magical.

The en-suite glamping accommodations were both luxurious and cozy, with hot showers, real beds, and gourmet dining that made the experience even more special.

The guides’ passion for conservation and their deep knowledge added a meaningful layer to the trip, helping me appreciate the whales and their environment even more. It’s an extraordinary journey that perfectly blends nature, education, and relaxation.

This is a perfect trip for all ocean and animal lovers. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Visited on 03/2023 - Submitted on 11/25/2024
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Scuba Diving in the Maldives

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This is my 2nd trip to the Maldives doing the central atolls itinerary and the diving blew my mind this time (I just did Raja 2 months before this trip). The soft coral gardens were so colorful with reds, oranges, yellows and blue colors. There were also dives with table coral gardens stretching as far as the eye can see.
For marine life, we saw lots of sharks (blacktip, whitetip, grey reef, guitarfish, nurse, tiger), mantas, whaleshark, massive rays, dogtooth tuna, big schools of blue-striped snappers, bannerfish and red toothed triggerfish. There were lots of batfish, sweetlips, soldierfish, giant travellys, morays, and anemonefish.
The water was a very comfortable 82-85F and no one complained about feeling cold.
The Maldives covers a big area and you can cover a larger area with more varied dives from a liveaboard versus resort based. Liveaboard diving here is also very affordable and most of them are very nice. If you have not done a liveaboard before, the Maldives is the perfect place to do your first.

Visited on 03/2024 - Submitted on 03/30/2024
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M/Y White Pearl

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Wow! What a gorgeous boat. If you are looking for luxury in the Maldives, the White Pearl is the best value! The cabins are huge with lots of storage space. The windows are massive and views are incredible. The shower is large and also has a large window to look out onto the ocean. Water is hot and pressure is very strong.
The dining area is nicely designed and always kept cool as a nice common hideout during the afternoon heat.
The bar and jacuzzi area is so well laid out with lots of chairs that can easily accommodate everyone on board with room to spare. The bar looks like it could be in a hotel. There are 2 jacuzzis. One is shaded and one in the sun. Water temperatures in the jacuzzi is very comfortable.
The camera room doubles up as a TV room and it is right next to the amazing spa room. There is enough camera table space to accommodate 6 full DSLR setups, or about a dozen smaller setups. There are plenty of outlets so no need to fight over them. You can plug in America or European plugs into the sockets.
The deck where most of the cabins are also has a laundry room that guests can use at any time. There are 4 sets of washers and dryers in the room.
The sky deck is one of my favorite places to hang out. It is so spacious and has a large covered area if you need some shade. There are enough seats to accommodate 40+ people!
The dhoni (dive boat) where you will be diving from is very open and has plenty of space. It does not feel cramped like most other dhonis in the Maldives because there are no compressors or air banks on the dhoni. Tanks are filled on the main liveaboard and then brought over to the dhoni. A lot of work for the crew, but great for guests. The sun deck on the dhoni has bean bag chairs to hang out on during the short rides to and from the dive site.
The local and international crew is great. They are all very friendly and hardworking but at the same time professional.
The food is plentiful and well executed and all meals are served buffet style. The only reason I dropped the food one star is because desserts was lacking. Fruits are always available after meals and my scale will thank me when I get home.
We did 18 dives in the weeklong Central Atolls itinerary and that included 2 night dives. The diving schedule is very relaxed with plenty of time between dives to nap. The chosen dive sites were excellent and the pre dive briefings were detailed.
Apart from diving, there are watersport activities like jet ski, stand up paddle boarding and a waterslide.
Overall an excellent boat and experience.

Visited on 03/2024 - Submitted on 03/30/2024
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Cooks Bay Hotel & Suites Moorea

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This is a new hotel that opened up in 2023. Rooms are large and modern with a kitchen and separate bedroom. The views from the rooms, the pool, and especially the restaurant are incredible. Food in the restaurant is excellent, and one of the best things to do in Moorea is to go for Happy Hour in the restaurant and enjoy the sunset.
The hotel is also very convenient. There were multiple food places to try within a walking distance from the hotel. The town is also walkable, maybe 20 minutes.

Visited on 10/2023 - Submitted on 02/09/2024
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Solitude Lembeh Dive Resort

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Solitude Lembeh is an excellent dive resort. The resort and dive staff are very friendly and they have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. The transfers are easy and they even brought water and a snack box for the hour long ride from the airport. Meal times are a blast as the menu is extensive with both local and western dishes. After your scrumptious meal, you choose what you want for your next meal. Lunches and dinners include a starter, main and a dessert. They even arranged a BBQ and a song and dance on our last night as we came with a group.
The camera room is large and has at least 20 camera stations. There is an infinity pool next to the restaurant/bar, and there is also a spa which offers very reasonably priced massages.
The dive operation is excellent with great guides and good air fills. The dive boats are fast with one of their boats having two 200hp engines and the other boat having two 150hp engines. After the dive, a hot face towel is presented to everyone, which is an amazing touch. Water, fruit and bath towels are also available on the dive boat. All surface intervals are done back at the resort which is great.

Visited on 01/2024 - Submitted on 01/16/2024
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Emperor Harmoni

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The Emperor Harmoni was built from scratch and started her maiden voyage in 2022. She is a beautiful vessel and is very large and spacious with plenty of common areas to hang out. The cabins are large, the water pressure is strong and the water is hot. Food is excellent and plentiful. The dive deck is large and there are 4 hot showers for after the dive. There are also 2 toilets on the dive deck. Guide ratios are 4:1 and there are 3 zodiacs so only your group is on the zodiac and there is plenty of space. There are 2 camera tables (one on the dive area, and the other in the galley) and plenty of outlets so there is no need to charge batteries in the rooms.
Everything is included in the cost of the trip (Nitrox, marine park fees, fuel surcharge) so there are no surprises at check out. The only thing you pay for is on board expenses and gratuity.
Overall an excellent vessel and very well run.

Visited on 01/2024 - Submitted on 01/16/2024
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