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Truth Aquatics, Jan, 2014, by Thomas Anklam, CA, US ( Reviewer 4 reports with 2 Helpful votes). Report 7482 has 1 Helpful vote.
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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	This was a 3-day trip to the Cortes Bank. Truth did a good job of picking a favorable weather window. As a result, we were able to spend two full days of diving out on the Banks. I completed 8 dives and could have done more if so inclined. Visibility was outstanding and all of the dive sites were interesting and very scenic. Most of my fellow divers were hunting lobster and/or spearfishing. Their style of diving was to do many short dives and cover a lot of distance. I was there to sightsee and was interested in long bottom times and a relaxed pace. Despite the difference in styles, everyone was tolerant of the others and I didn't feel that I had to compromise too much. I'm not into hunting or spear fishing, but generally don't object. However, if you do object, be aware that the Cortes trips are very much in that vein and be prepared for lots of fish and lobsters being taken. Sleeping arrangements are in a common bunk area. It may not sound appealing, but it's actually quite private and relatively comfortable - no complaints. The crew is excellent, very responsive and always there to help on the dive deck. The captain is often out on the dive deck and helps get everyone into and out of the water efficiently. The food is very good and plentiful. As with the deck crew, the crew in the galley go out of their way to make sure that everyone is well fed and happy. As you can tell, I'm a big fan of Truth Aquatics. The Cortes trip requires a good crew and careful choice of weather window. But if you hit it right, as I did on this trip, it will be a trip of a lifetime.
Websites	Truth Aquatics
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Fiji, Thailand, Soccorro, Bonaire, Cozumel, Channel Islands, Monterey
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	cloudy, dry	Seas	surge
Water Temp	55-60°F / 13-16°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	[Unspecified]
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	no
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals	N/A	Tropical Fish	N/A
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
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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Dive Review of Truth Aquatics in The Continental USA

Truth Aquatics, Jan, 2014,

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Truth Aquatics in
The Continental USA