Dive Review of Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II in
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Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II, Jun, 2010, by Frank Hall, IN, US ( Sr. Contributor 23 reports with 6 Helpful votes). Report 5532.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	Our flight arrived about 1:00pm (no boarding before 3:00pm).We were met at the airport by a crew member. The boat had arranged for the cab to drop us off in front of the cab driver's daughter's restaurant! We had a bite to eat (hadn't planned on that)and killed time until the cab picked us up around 3:30pm. Fare to and from the boat is not included in the trip package. Counting the excursion to the restaurant,it was $20/person airport to the boat, and $18/person from the boat back to the airport when you leave. The island has gotten really expensive compared to when we were there 10 years ago. Prepare for everything to cost more than you had expected. The boat is in excellent condition and for the most part, the crew was friendly and professional. Our cabin had 2 single beds, private head and shower and was very comfortable. The food was basic fare, but tasted great. The dive operation could use a little better organization and communication among the crew. They just don't seem as well prepared as live-aboards we've been on previously. Hurricane damage was evident. The reefs were covered with sand, thus there wasn't a lot of color. We saw numerous sharks, grouper, reef fish, and a couple of turtles. The real eye opener is the number of lionfish. They are everywhere! The boat swings widely and may or may not swing back (in a reasonable amount of time). Best to use the mooring as your reference. Two down lines to hang onto for your safety stop, but it's a wild ride. Some tidal currents and a rougher ride in the French Cay area. No current line put out? Overall, great boat, mostly great crew, but I'm not sure it's worth the price.
Websites	Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Bonaire, Bahamas, Roatan, Belize, Caymans
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	cloudy	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	1
Water Visibility	40-90 Ft/ 12-27 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Depth limited according to Nitrox percent. Back on the boat with no less than 500 lbs.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Large camera table and separate rinse tank. Handled equipment carefully.

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Dive Review of Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II in Turks and Caicos

Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II, Jun, 2010,

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II in
Turks and Caicos