Dive Review of HAMANASI in
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HAMANASI, Apr, 2005, by ERNIE PLOURDE, CT, USA ( Sr. Reviewer 9 reports). Report 1675.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	[None]The reef was relatively healthy, dive operation was run by Karon from South Africa, who personally trained all dive guides and Dive Masters.This included goals and a missionary statement!A tight ship as they say.I did 4 whale shark dives (a $85 upgrade)didn't see anything until the last dive, then we saw 7!!! You have to get the last slot at 3:30, that's when they feed. It's a 1 1/2 hour boat ride.On one of the reef dives we saw 2 Spotted Eagle Ray's,10 ft.across!Most of the good dives are upgrades. Food was good, but skip the fish, needed Cipro, Pepto and Immodium!We did not have a bug free air conditioned dining area. You MUST spray a Deet solution after showering, don't even think of going outside until you do,and any area you don't spray will be bit. Had to use a rental pressure guage and was told I would be charged for the reg. as well, but by week end, the charge was 0.One of the owners, Dana,seemed to always be available, with a gorgeous smile and intelligent conversation.There were many activities for non-divers as well.Staff always at your service.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	[Unspecified]FIJI, TRUK, CAYMAN, TAHITI, ST. LUCIA, ETC.
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, choppy
Water Temp	80-84°F / 27-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	1
Water Visibility	60-100 Ft/ 18-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	[Unspecified]We could dive our own profile, dive guides were there, but didn't restrict our dive.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	> 2
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	[None]Basically none, rinse tank was a cooler, which couldn't fit my video camera, had to keep it on my lap or the seat next to me.No UWP facility on shore other than your room.

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Dive Review of HAMANASI in Belize

HAMANASI, Apr, 2005,

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Dive Review of HAMANASI in
Belize