Dive Review of Bikini Atoll Divers in
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Bikini Atoll Divers, Apr, 2007, by David Bader, NC, USA ( Sr. Contributor 21 reports with 6 Helpful votes). Report 3341.
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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 is wreck diving at it's finest but only for experienced divers. Depth on most dives is 180 ft for 30 minutes with EAN 75 DECO gas provided at a fixed decompression bar. Descents and ascents are made via buoy lines. All dives are guided by experienced divemasters as required by Bikini law. Wrecks have deteriorated so minimal penetration is possible. Divers should be experienced with good buoyancy control and varying style kicks to manuver around the wrecks. Wreck reels and lift bags are not necessary but a good two gas computer is a must. The dive operation will rent Dive Rite HE's at a reasonable cost. Weight limits are an issue with the local flight from Majuro but an excellent laundry is available so clothes can be minimal. Soap, shampoo and towels are provided as well. Make no mistake. The conditions are very primitive on the island. Flights arrive and leave only once a week. No shopping, medical facilities, or emergency care are available on Bikini. The closest chamber is a 30 minute boat ride and one hour flight IF a plane is available. This is totally outside the dive operation control so they are conservative with dive procedures. Lodgings are comfortable and food is basic but plentiful. No alcoholic beverages were available during my stay. In spite of all the negatives, the staff and divemasters are great and I would return in a second to again dive some of the most historical wrecks open to divers today. Don't delay if you are considering diving Bikini. The wrecks aren't getting any younger!
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny,dry	Seas	choppy,noCurrents
Water Temp	84-0°F / 29--18°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-75 Ft/ 15-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	All dives are guided decompression dives to 180 ft.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	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	Great shooting if all you want are wrecks!

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Dive Review of Bikini Atoll Divers in Micronesia

Bikini Atoll Divers, Apr, 2007,

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Dive Review of Bikini Atoll Divers in
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