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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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Latitude Encounters - Mexico

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The best in Baja California for marine wildlife safaris. Whether you want to see sharks, turtles, dolphins, whales, marlins, orcas, mobulas etc, Latitude Encounters offers guests the best chances to see them. Their boats are big and comfortable and their guides are excellent. Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Highly recommended for marine wildlife safaris.

Visited on 05/2021 - Submitted on 10/31/2023
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Diving in the Red Sea

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This is my 2nd trip to the Red Sea and it didn’t disappoint again. I did both the southern itinerary for reefs and big animals and the northern itinerary for wrecks and it was one of the best 2 weeks of diving I’ve done.
We did not see many sharks, or any mantas or whale sharks this time, but the reefs of the southern itinerary are some of the healthiest and most colorful in the world. Lots of massive soft coral gardens inhabited with all kinds of tropical reef fish. The best reefs are Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone and these can only be accessed via liveaboard.
In the northern itinerary, there are so many wrecks that any wreck diving enthusiast will be very happy. The famous Thistlegorm wreck is the highlight, and the best way to dive it is from a liveaboard so you can plan the dives around the arrival of the multitude of day boats. The reefs in the north are also really nice with a mix of soft and hard corals and large gorgonian fans.
Because most sites in the northern itinerary can also be dived from land-based resorts, the sites are more crowded than the southern itineraries.

Visited on 06/2023 - Submitted on 06/26/2023
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Red Sea Aggressor II

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The Red Sea Aggressor II does the northern Red Sea itinerary which is great for wreck diving enthusiasts. The boat itself isn’t new, but it is well maintained and we did not envy other boats that were anchored next to us. Everything worked exceptionally well on the boat and no one encountered any issues on the boat.
There is no camera room, but there are two camera tables on the dive deck and lots of cubby holes for photographers to put their electronics in. There are lots of electrical outlets all over the boat for charging as well.
The best thing about this boat is the crew. They really made the trip for us. The cruise director is one of the best that I have encountered (I’ve done over 20 liveaboards) and he makes the trip really fun for everyone, including his crew. The guests and the crew were all having fun during the week. It is. It only really fun, but there is also a strong focus on safety. The dive crew are all very experienced divers in the Red Sea and excellent at what they do.
We also have the flexibility to dive with the divemaster or buddy up and go do our own dives. The dive briefings are very detailed so it gave us a lot of confidence to separate from the group and go off on our own to explore. For divers who prefer to dive with the divemaster, the groups are smaller because some divers would rather plan and do their own dive. Everyone wins!
Overall the crew really made the trip for us and we had a really good time on the boat. Highly recommend!

Visited on 05/2023 - Submitted on 06/26/2023
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Red Sea Aggressor IV

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This is a new and very nice boat sailing in the Red Sea southern itinerary. There are 5 different levels to the boat and lots of space for all the guests to spread out. Most of the diving is done from zodiacs, but some times from the mothership. There is no camera room, but there are 2 camera tables on the dive deck and cubbies holes for the photographers to store all their electronics. There lots of electrical outlets all over the boat for charging electronics, and there is plenty of space in the lounge area, dining area or bar area to set up camera systems.
The cruise director and crew are excellent. They are very experienced and professional. The menu changes daily and the food is tasty. Divers with dietary restrictions will have no problems on the boat.
Nice warm towels are draped over your shoulders once your BCD is off your back. What a treat! The crew on the dive deck are really helpful with getting your gear on and off. Air and Nitrox fills are good and consistent. There are also robes in each cabin which is nice to put on in between dives.
We also have the flexibility to dive with the divemaster or buddy up and go do our own dives. The dive briefings are very detailed so it gave us a lot of confidence to separate from the group and go off on our own to explore. For divers who prefer to dive with the divemaster, the groups are smaller because some divers would rather plan and do their own dive. Everyone wins!
Overall great boat, excellent service and highly recommend.

Visited on 05/2023 - Submitted on 06/26/2023
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San Ignacio Lagoon

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Wow! This is one of the best places in the world to interact with whales. Gray whales migrate into the bay every year to mate, and give birth and guests can pet them and kiss them. We were not chasing the whales. We simply motored next to them, cut the engine, and they chose to swim over to us and stick their heads out of the water looking to interact with us. This is a great trip for the whole family. We are not allowed in the water so non-divers can enjoy this trip as much as divers.

Visited on 04/2023 - Submitted on 05/24/2023
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Antarctica

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Wow! This bucket list trip does not disappoint. There are so many highlights I don't know where to start. Antarctica is one of the most remote and picturesque places on the planet so even non-divers can have a fantastic trip. Divers need to be experienced diving in drysuits in cold water, but the payoff is huge. Diving on large icebergs and seeing penguins and leopard seals underwater is one of the most unique things I have ever done. Everything from back rolling off the zodiac in the snow to descending next to an iceberg to playing with leopard seals underwater to ascending next to a penguin colony is absolutely magical.

Visited on 03/2023 - Submitted on 04/10/2023
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M/V Plancius

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This is a great boat for any Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. The outside might look a little dated, but the inside of the vessel is very well maintained.
It is not the largest boat in the fleet so there aren't so many guests on board which is nice when doing landings. The cabins are decent sized but are well organized so guests have a lot of space. the superior cabins are very nice and large.
Protip: Upgrade to a cabin with a window as the views out the window alone are worth the price of the upgrade.
The lounge area is massive and well designed with lots of TVs for the many lectures given by the crew.
The dining area is also well laid out to accommodate all the guests. Food was excellent as well, and all kinds of dietary restrictions were catered to.
The dive area is at the bow of the boat which makes gearing up and getting onto the zodiacs easy.
The zodiacs are comfortable and easy to get in and out of.
One of the best things about the boat is the crew. Every single one of the expedition crew is so passionate about their job and it really makes the trip so much more enjoyable.

Visited on 03/2023 - Submitted on 04/10/2023
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