Dive Review of Manthiri in
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Manthiri, Mar, 2004, by Michael W. McCroskey, TX, United States . Report 1455.
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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	Almost nothing wrong with the operation. The boat set-up is great and the service is better. We were concerned about being in a Moslem country, but without reason. Nitrox compressor went out during our trip while far from Male, so Nitrox was not available. Other than that the boat (both Manthiri and dive boat) were extremely well conceived and well implemented. The crew to passenger ratio was always over 1/1, they were attentive, friendly, and well trained. The shore trips were few, but for most divers, about right. It's a long way to go from the States, so we were the only Americans on the boat although it was laid out for and seemed to cater to Americans (judging by the electrical service, food, and facilities). The whole experience ranked favorably with a stay in Palau at the Palau Pacific Resort! I recommend it highly.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Galapagos (3), Australia, Palau (3), Hawaii, Caribbean (50), Spain
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	80-150 Ft/ 24-46 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Remain in contact with the Dive Master
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	1 or 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	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Great for US divers - plenty of 110v a/c with flat prong plugs in camera area. Good rinse tank for cameras. Monitor available.

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Dive Review of Manthiri in Maldives

Manthiri, Mar, 2004,

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

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Manthiri in
Maldives