ccr holidays?

windymiller · 15th November 2006, 01:31

I m thinking of going on holiday some time next year and I wonder if anyone has any good suggestions of rebreather friendly places to go?

I m probably going by myself as my mrs doesnt dive and most of my friends are tight!

So far I have dived in the Carribean (spelt wrong?!), the Red Sea, Malta and Norway..All very good..None with my rebreather.

So i m looking for any suggestions, only qualified to MOD1, not really in deco! dont mind wrecks or reefs.

Any ideas????

Oh dont fancy travelling for hours couped up in a plane either!

TheMacallan · 15th November 2006, 07:16

[quote=windymiller;77920]
So far I have dived in the Carribean (spelt wrong?!), the Red Sea, Malta and Norway..All very good..None with my rebreather.

/quote]

Why not? All very do-able. Just back from Malta and Air Malta did not bat an eyelid at 39Kg of checked backage.

If I was you I would go on Nautilus Explorer. Rebreather, friendly awesome setup and will let you dive on your own. You will be hard pressed to go into deco on the majority of the dives. Zoom and Globespan both have allowance for diving kit so going for an economy plus ticket you will get 40kg of checked baggage. Sorted!
Been on Nautilus Explorer the last two years and some of the best diving of my life. The other guests tend not to be so "hard core" so its easy to get away from the OC wasters.
There is usually a mix of wrecks/reefs.
Downside? You will have to show some restraint with your eating habits..... the food is non-stop!

John Langley · 15th November 2006, 08:07

Emperor divers Sharm.

J.L.

Pierre Farrugia · 15th November 2006, 14:05

If you don't mind Malta again, here you can dive as you already know and good for all the family. Plenty of places to go! Maybe even spend some time in Gozo as well!

windymiller · 15th November 2006, 15:35

Dived in Gozo, went with Gozo aquasports(I think

) Excellent company and would love to go again, probably my favourite of all the places i ve been to date.

TheMacallan · 15th November 2006, 17:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia)

If you don't mind Malta again, here you can dive as you already know and good for all the family. Plenty of places to go! Maybe even spend some time in Gozo as well!

Pierre,
It was Very Windy when I was out so we only got out to the Polynesian once and the Stubburn. That E boat in 70m eludded us! ....but when would the optimum months be to carry out those deeper dives?
or is it pot luck?
It was my first time in Malta/Gozo and I was very impressed.
The zero hassle from the national airline was refreshing.
....but the standard of driving on the roads

.

Pierre Farrugia · 15th November 2006, 18:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by TheMacallan)

Pierre,
It was Very Windy when I was out so we only got out to the Polynesian once and the Stubburn. That E boat in 70m eludded us! ....but when would the optimum months be to carry out those deeper dives?
or is it pot luck?
It was my first time in Malta/Gozo and I was very impressed.
The zero hassle from the national airline was refreshing.
....but the standard of driving on the roads

.

Was you with CCR ADA ? last week? I think worst is Sep. Summer is always good but I cannot tell you for certain. Roads......just think that they are much better now

babar · 15th November 2006, 21:31

seconded the vote for nautilus explorer. We went in April. O2, sorb, good fills. Captain Mike dives a Meg. Great diving, and good food.

The Nautilus Explorer

RebreatherNut · 15th November 2006, 23:13

Well, since you are asking about where to go for some great Rebreather diving. I can recomend the Catamaran Inula, that leaves out of Panama for some great diving around Panama's Coiba Island, or you can go all the way to Malpelo where you will find Shark galore! The Boat is listed in RB Friendly Destinations here on RBW. And the skipper of the Inula is a RB diver himself.

Diving in Malpelo, Coiba, Panama with Catamaran Inula - Inula UAA Adventures

cheers,
RBN

PCDiver · 16th November 2006, 06:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut)

Well, since you are asking about where to go for some great Rebreather diving. I can recomend the Catamaran Inula, that leaves out of Panama for some great diving around Panama's Coiba Island, or you can go all the way to Malpelo where you will find Shark galore! The Boat is listed in RB Friendly Destinations here on RBW. And the skipper of the Inula is a RB diver himself.

Diving in Malpelo, Coiba, Panama with Catamaran Inula - Inula UAA Adventures

cheers,
RBN

Any idea about prices, especially the Malpelo - Coiba 12 day trip? It looks like a nice destination.

Thanks,

Peter

15th November 2006, 01:31	#1 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	ccr holidays? I m thinking of going on holiday some time next year and I wonder if anyone has any good suggestions of rebreather friendly places to go? I m probably going by myself as my mrs doesnt dive and most of my friends are tight! So far I have dived in the Carribean (spelt wrong?!), the Red Sea, Malta and Norway..All very good..None with my rebreather. So i m looking for any suggestions, only qualified to MOD1, not really in deco! dont mind wrecks or reefs. Any ideas???? Oh dont fancy travelling for hours couped up in a plane either!
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15th November 2006, 07:16	#2 (permalink)
TheMacallan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 48	Re: ccr holidays? [quote=windymiller;77920] So far I have dived in the Carribean (spelt wrong?!), the Red Sea, Malta and Norway..All very good..None with my rebreather. /quote] Why not? All very do-able. Just back from Malta and Air Malta did not bat an eyelid at 39Kg of checked backage. If I was you I would go on Nautilus Explorer. Rebreather, friendly awesome setup and will let you dive on your own. You will be hard pressed to go into deco on the majority of the dives. Zoom and Globespan both have allowance for diving kit so going for an economy plus ticket you will get 40kg of checked baggage. Sorted! Been on Nautilus Explorer the last two years and some of the best diving of my life. The other guests tend not to be so "hard core" so its easy to get away from the OC wasters. There is usually a mix of wrecks/reefs. Downside? You will have to show some restraint with your eating habits..... the food is non-stop!
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15th November 2006, 08:07	#3 (permalink)
John Langley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in an appartment on the 99th floor of my block Posts: 103	Re: ccr holidays? Emperor divers Sharm. J.L.
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15th November 2006, 14:05	#4 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: ccr holidays? If you don't mind Malta again, here you can dive as you already know and good for all the family. Plenty of places to go! Maybe even spend some time in Gozo as well! __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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15th November 2006, 15:35	#5 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Re: ccr holidays? Dived in Gozo, went with Gozo aquasports(I think ) Excellent company and would love to go again, probably my favourite of all the places i ve been to date.
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15th November 2006, 17:19	#6 (permalink)
TheMacallan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 48	Re: ccr holidays? Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia) If you don't mind Malta again, here you can dive as you already know and good for all the family. Plenty of places to go! Maybe even spend some time in Gozo as well! Pierre, It was Very Windy when I was out so we only got out to the Polynesian once and the Stubburn. That E boat in 70m eludded us! ....but when would the optimum months be to carry out those deeper dives? or is it pot luck? It was my first time in Malta/Gozo and I was very impressed. The zero hassle from the national airline was refreshing. ....but the standard of driving on the roads .
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15th November 2006, 18:21	#7 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: ccr holidays? Quote: (Originally Posted by TheMacallan) Pierre, It was Very Windy when I was out so we only got out to the Polynesian once and the Stubburn. That E boat in 70m eludded us! ....but when would the optimum months be to carry out those deeper dives? or is it pot luck? It was my first time in Malta/Gozo and I was very impressed. The zero hassle from the national airline was refreshing. ....but the standard of driving on the roads . Was you with CCR ADA ? last week? I think worst is Sep. Summer is always good but I cannot tell you for certain. Roads......just think that they are much better now __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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15th November 2006, 21:31	#8 (permalink)
babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 425	Re: ccr holidays? seconded the vote for nautilus explorer. We went in April. O2, sorb, good fills. Captain Mike dives a Meg. Great diving, and good food. The Nautilus Explorer __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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15th November 2006, 23:13	#9 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Casual Sport Kiss Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 720	Re: ccr holidays? Well, since you are asking about where to go for some great Rebreather diving. I can recomend the Catamaran Inula, that leaves out of Panama for some great diving around Panama's Coiba Island, or you can go all the way to Malpelo where you will find Shark galore! The Boat is listed in RB Friendly Destinations here on RBW. And the skipper of the Inula is a RB diver himself. Diving in Malpelo, Coiba, Panama with Catamaran Inula - Inula UAA Adventures cheers, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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16th November 2006, 06:48	#10 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,002	Re: ccr holidays? Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut) Well, since you are asking about where to go for some great Rebreather diving. I can recomend the Catamaran Inula, that leaves out of Panama for some great diving around Panama's Coiba Island, or you can go all the way to Malpelo where you will find Shark galore! The Boat is listed in RB Friendly Destinations here on RBW. And the skipper of the Inula is a RB diver himself. Diving in Malpelo, Coiba, Panama with Catamaran Inula - Inula UAA Adventures cheers, RBN Any idea about prices, especially the Malpelo - Coiba 12 day trip? It looks like a nice destination. Thanks, Peter
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