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Dive Review of Nekton Pilot in
Bahamas/Northwestern itinerary

Nekton Pilot, May, 2003,

by Francine Alexander, CA, USA . Report 507.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments The Crew made this trip absolutely outstanding. The service I received as a temporarily disabled diver was fantastic. The diving was good to very good with the highlight being the large size and diversity of the tropical fish. We did, also, encounter a few Caribbean, Black Tip and Nurse sharks. The Steel 95 tanks made the dives longer and our our weight pouches 6 lbs. lighter. . .very nice. The Nekton Pilot is not as deluxe as a Dancer or Aggressor vessel, but I really felt the crew were more willing to please. Their service more than made up for slightly worn out surroundings. the food was great and Erminda cooked the special dietary foods we brought on board. For those not on a diet, there were great cookies at 10:30AM every day. We had a great time, and heartily recommend this crew and itinerary.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Belize, Fiji, Palau, California Coast, Caribbean, Cozumel
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm, currents
Water Temp 81-84°F / 27-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 0
Water Visibility 50-80 Ft/ 15-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 130 feet, no solo diving
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 5 stars
Large Pelagics 4 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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