I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination...

nitrojunkie · 4th January 2008, 13:10

Turks and Caicos with www.o2technicaldiving.com

Killer beaches and I have always enjoyed diving with O2TD, one of my non-diving gals favorite destinations... much nicer than cayman but more laid back.

silent running · 4th January 2008, 16:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by nitrojunkie)

Turks and Caicos with www.o2technicaldiving.com

Killer beaches and I have always enjoyed diving with O2TD, one of my non-diving gals favorite destinations... much nicer than cayman but more laid back.

I can 2nd that recomendation. TCI is the best diving I've done in the Carribbean/Atlantic-very good shark activity. O2Tech are a good operation but not cheap-you will most likely have to pay for a CCR guide if you are by yourself. But see if you can work out a some kind of deal as they usually have somebody on staff who just got trained and needs the hrs.

But, in TCI there is very little to do except dive, gamble and sit on the beach as they are basically desert islands...

curt · 4th January 2008, 16:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Thanks Curt!
have you been diving other places in Indonesia that you would recommend, how does the diversity, abundance and overall ocean ecosystem health compare?

Gill,

My other experience in Indonesia is limited - just a trip to Lembeh over 10 years ago, and a couple of dives in Bali last year.

I'd say that the diversity at Wakatobi was much better than what I saw in Bali, and on par with Lembeh. I saw most of the same critters at Wakatobi that I hunted for in Lembeh, but also was treated to beautiful walls (stretching right up to the surface) and abundant life everywhere.

What you won't find at Wakatobi is large pelagics. I spotted a couple of small sharks from quite a distance and a pair of mobula, but nothing else big.

But for Pygmy Seahorse, Leaf Scorpion Fish, Ghost Pipefish, Razorfish, Mandarins, Ribbon Eels, and such, it's hard to beat Wakatobi.

cheers...

curt · 4th January 2008, 16:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running)

Hi Curt, what is included in the price? I'm guessing that airfare is not, right? And how many CCR divers will you have and will they have a seperate boat?

Andy,

Airfare *is* included. It's based on Washington DC, but we're going via JFK, so it shouldn't vary much for other origin airports in the US.

Also included are airport transfers, ten days at Wakatobi, and four nights in Bali (two on the way out, two on the way back).

Don't know how many CCR divers we'll have. While there probably won't be a separate boat for CCR's (could be if we have enough, though...), there are three scheduled 70-minute boat dives every day (and CCR divers could certainly have a separate guide), and unlimited shore diving. Really good shore diving, at that.

cheers...

silent running · 4th January 2008, 23:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by curt)

Andy,

Airfare *is* included. It's based on Washington DC, but we're going via JFK, so it shouldn't vary much for other origin airports in the US.

Also included are airport transfers, ten days at Wakatobi, and four nights in Bali (two on the way out, two on the way back).

Don't know how many CCR divers we'll have. While there probably won't be a separate boat for CCR's (could be if we have enough, though...), there are three scheduled 70-minute boat dives every day (and CCR divers could certainly have a separate guide), and unlimited shore diving. Really good shore diving, at that.

cheers...

Good to know, thanks for the info Curt. As of now, do you have any CCR divers other than yourself? For me, 70 minute dives are too short and I would not want to dive with any OC divers as the chances of seeing whatever big stuff there may be is greatly diminished.

Are there plans for any diving in Bali?

curt · 5th January 2008, 01:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running)

Good to know, thanks for the info Curt. As of now, do you have any CCR divers other than yourself?

No others, so far.

Quote:

For me, 70 minute dives are too short and I would not want to dive with any OC divers as the chances of seeing whatever big stuff there may be is greatly diminished.

Not a problem - those are just the scheduled boat dives, and you are not required to do them. Shore dives and "taxi" dives are unlimited. No worry about OC divers chasing off the big stuff, as there isn't any.

Quote:

Are there plans for any diving in Bali?

No plans, but it could happen.

cheers...

bambang · 5th January 2008, 02:00

Hi guys,

I think Sorb & O2 are available in Bali now. The dive center is BIDP-balidiving.com, they do fills for O2,Trimix provide sorb and they do run trips to awesome spots. With all due respect, but Thailand is nothing compare to Bali, and the price is pretty much the same.

Tks,

BB

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nitrojunkie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 58	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Turks and Caicos with www.o2technicaldiving.com Killer beaches and I have always enjoyed diving with O2TD, one of my non-diving gals favorite destinations... much nicer than cayman but more laid back. __________________ www.TheDepthFinder.com
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4th January 2008, 16:20	#12 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Quote: (Originally Posted by nitrojunkie) Turks and Caicos with www.o2technicaldiving.com Killer beaches and I have always enjoyed diving with O2TD, one of my non-diving gals favorite destinations... much nicer than cayman but more laid back. I can 2nd that recomendation. TCI is the best diving I've done in the Carribbean/Atlantic-very good shark activity. O2Tech are a good operation but not cheap-you will most likely have to pay for a CCR guide if you are by yourself. But see if you can work out a some kind of deal as they usually have somebody on staff who just got trained and needs the hrs. But, in TCI there is very little to do except dive, gamble and sit on the beach as they are basically desert islands...
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4th January 2008, 16:28	#13 (permalink)
curt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, MD USA Posts: 99	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Thanks Curt! have you been diving other places in Indonesia that you would recommend, how does the diversity, abundance and overall ocean ecosystem health compare? Gill, My other experience in Indonesia is limited - just a trip to Lembeh over 10 years ago, and a couple of dives in Bali last year. I'd say that the diversity at Wakatobi was much better than what I saw in Bali, and on par with Lembeh. I saw most of the same critters at Wakatobi that I hunted for in Lembeh, but also was treated to beautiful walls (stretching right up to the surface) and abundant life everywhere. What you won't find at Wakatobi is large pelagics. I spotted a couple of small sharks from quite a distance and a pair of mobula, but nothing else big. But for Pygmy Seahorse, Leaf Scorpion Fish, Ghost Pipefish, Razorfish, Mandarins, Ribbon Eels, and such, it's hard to beat Wakatobi. cheers... __________________ Curt Harpold US Representative Rebreathers Australia http://rebreathers.com.au/
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curt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, MD USA Posts: 99	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running) Hi Curt, what is included in the price? I'm guessing that airfare is not, right? And how many CCR divers will you have and will they have a seperate boat? Andy, Airfare is included. It's based on Washington DC, but we're going via JFK, so it shouldn't vary much for other origin airports in the US. Also included are airport transfers, ten days at Wakatobi, and four nights in Bali (two on the way out, two on the way back). Don't know how many CCR divers we'll have. While there probably won't be a separate boat for CCR's (could be if we have enough, though...), there are three scheduled 70-minute boat dives every day (and CCR divers could certainly have a separate guide), and unlimited shore diving. Really good shore diving, at that. cheers... __________________ Curt Harpold US Representative Rebreathers Australia http://rebreathers.com.au/
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4th January 2008, 23:25	#15 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Quote: (Originally Posted by curt) Andy, Airfare is included. It's based on Washington DC, but we're going via JFK, so it shouldn't vary much for other origin airports in the US. Also included are airport transfers, ten days at Wakatobi, and four nights in Bali (two on the way out, two on the way back). Don't know how many CCR divers we'll have. While there probably won't be a separate boat for CCR's (could be if we have enough, though...), there are three scheduled 70-minute boat dives every day (and CCR divers could certainly have a separate guide), and unlimited shore diving. Really good shore diving, at that. cheers... Good to know, thanks for the info Curt. As of now, do you have any CCR divers other than yourself? For me, 70 minute dives are too short and I would not want to dive with any OC divers as the chances of seeing whatever big stuff there may be is greatly diminished. Are there plans for any diving in Bali? Last edited by silent running : 4th January 2008 at 23:27.
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5th January 2008, 01:14	#16 (permalink)
curt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, MD USA Posts: 99	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running) Good to know, thanks for the info Curt. As of now, do you have any CCR divers other than yourself? No others, so far. Quote: For me, 70 minute dives are too short and I would not want to dive with any OC divers as the chances of seeing whatever big stuff there may be is greatly diminished. Not a problem - those are just the scheduled boat dives, and you are not required to do them. Shore dives and "taxi" dives are unlimited. No worry about OC divers chasing off the big stuff, as there isn't any. Quote: Are there plans for any diving in Bali? No plans, but it could happen. cheers... __________________ Curt Harpold US Representative Rebreathers Australia http://rebreathers.com.au/
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bambang New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 50	Re: I'm looking for a good Rebreather resort destination... Hi guys, I think Sorb & O2 are available in Bali now. The dive center is BIDP-balidiving.com, they do fills for O2,Trimix provide sorb and they do run trips to awesome spots. With all due respect, but Thailand is nothing compare to Bali, and the price is pretty much the same. Tks, BB
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