Dive Review of The Seven Seas in
Indonesia/Komodo

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The Seven Seas, Jul, 2008, by Michael Emerson, MN, USA ( Contributor 13 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 4217.
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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	This would probably the best overall dive experience that I have had in 300 plus dives in many spots around the world. I just completed 10 days on board with my 16 year old daughter who had 35 dives prior to this trip. She loved every day as well as I did. I would compare the boat very favorably to the Naia which previously had been the stand alone gold standard by which I compared all of my liveaboard experiences. We had a light breakfast every day prior to the first dive and then had a full breakfast afterwards. Needless to say, we never went hungry. Lunches and dinner were some type of traditional Indonesian or western dish. The variety was outstanding and I thought every meal was very tasty. Just before we went to Komodo, several British divers were lost at sea for a day, so currents were a concern. The boat was always concerned about our safety and dove only when currents were at a manageable level. With a young daughter who had limited experience, I was especially appreciative of this constant concern. Because of strong winds during a part of the week, we were not able to get to the far south dive sites which was a bit of a disappointment given the reputation of sites like Cannibal Rock. However, the sites in the north were all outstanding, especially Castle Rock which had more fish life than any place I have ever been except for the Gallapagos. We had great manta interactions including one snorkel when 20 showed up just for fun. Mantavelous! Coral was all very healthy and was covered with beautiful soft corals. I have already made plans to go back next year.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Palau, Burma, Solomons, Sulawesi, Galapagos, Costa Rica, Fiji, Little Cayman
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	windy	Seas	calm, surge
Water Temp	78-81°F / 26-27°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	80-150 Ft/ 24-46 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	60 minute dives generally enforced
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
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	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Boat had a bench that was very good for two fully equipped photographers. If there had been more than two on board, it would have been a bit crowded. The dive operation was always well prepared for photography equipment.

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Dive Review of The Seven Seas in Indonesia/Komodo

The Seven Seas, Jul, 2008,

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

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Conditions

Dive Policy

What I Saw

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Dive Review of The Seven Seas in
Indonesia/Komodo