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Golden Rock Divers/Old Gin House, Jul, 2002, by Tom & Lita Schaffer, CA, USA . Report 21.
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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	Golden Rock Divers operation was excellent. Very accomodating on where we wanted to dive and at what times. The group set the dive times and dive location. We all decided on a 9:00 morning dive and a 2:00 afternoon dive. The operators, Glenn and Michelle, were very friendly and knowledgeable. The Dive Masters, Benji and Annouke, were extremely capable and very good with the new divers in the group. All were very knowledgeable of the area and could usually take you to a site where you could find whatever critter you were might be looking for. They did not hurry through the dive and were very patient for the photographers. The dive boat was large enough to accommodate the usual 6 divers without feeling crowded. The dive operation owners and staff even went out with the group for dinner and drinks several nights. Great operation to deal with and would recommend them highly. There was plenty for my non-diving wife to do on the island and she did not get bored while I was diving. The Old Gin House was newly renovated and comfortable. Rooms were clean and maid service available daily. The pool, although small, was a welcome dip between dives. The restaurant on premisis is very good and has a 4 star chef. Be warned that the prices are not in Guilders but US Dollars. Dinner was about $40 each not 45 Guilders (1 Guilder = $1.80 US)! There were several good places to eat on the island and one place in particulay, Smoke Alley, made GREAT desserts. It should be noted that the eating establishments on the island run on "Island Time" so be patient.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Hawaii, Fiji, Bahamas, Bonaire, Utila, Cozumel, California Baja
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	82-83°F / 28-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-120 Ft/ 15-37 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Depth limit of 135 feet.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	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	A shady spot on the boat was provided for cameras and a rinse tank provided on shore. Since boat trips were typically 15 - 20 minutes the lack of a tank on board was not a problem.

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Dive Review of Golden Rock Divers/Old Gin House in St. Eustatius

Golden Rock Divers/Old Gin House, Jul, 2002,

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

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Reporter and Travel

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Golden Rock Divers/Old Gin House in
St. Eustatius