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Dive Review of Cape Ann Divers in
The Continental USA

Cape Ann Divers, Oct, 2004,

by Jack A. Gullo Jr., MD, USA (Sr. Contributor Sr. Contributor 23 reports). Report 1397.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 3 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 3 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments Cape Ann has great shore diving. Cape Ann Divers was friendly and helpful in getting fills, suggesting locations, pointing out weather/sea issues, and also had a great dive boat operation. The water was cold -- so 7 mm wet suit or drysuit is a must. Be careful of tidal changes on shore dives or stuff left on the beach will wash away. Visablity increases the further from shore. Lots of interesting cold water life, lobsters everywhere.

Plenty of small family operated hotels in the area, and plenty of attractions and shopping for non-divers (within walking distant of the hotels so the divers can take the car)

Rockport is the most scenic place to stay. A great getaway for those who can handle cold water.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 101-250 dives
Where else diving Hawaii, Turks/Caicos, Lesser Antillies, Austrialia, USA
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy, surge
Water Temp 55-0°F / 13--18°C Wetsuit Thickness 7
Water Visibility 15-25 Ft/ 5-8 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions On the Boat dives, there were no restrictions imposed. Shore dives were on your own.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 1 stars Tropical Fish 1 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 1 stars
Large Pelagics 1 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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