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What I have need noticing in Asia lately young divers don't tip at all. I was at scubajunkies in Sipadan and most youngsters were not tipping. I have done Komodo and Raja Liveaboards with Europeans and they were tipping 50-100 Euro a couple (man and wife) for a 10 day live aboard. I have always...

thats it! thank you

Hey Guys & Gals, I got an email the other day of a new website forming as a split off from Wetpixel. It focuses on the compact user claiming Wetpixel focuses on the more high end DSLR user. Which is true for the most part. Anyway I am temporarily forced back into my old 4/3 set up and would not...

Raja blows Komodo out of the water in my opinion. Not a lot of sharks but amazing coral and highest biodiversity in the world measured. You are going to have an amazing trip! Can't wait to hear your thoughts,

jjmochi I have dove Komodo and Raja. Could you compare Philippines to Indonesia , bio diversity and corals? I understand every place has its ups and downs and is unique in its own way but just on those two categories

I have the Back Scatter Vacuum Seal system on my NAD-7000 housing. The vacuum gauge on the pump broke and I was wondering if it is necessary to replace it? Or can I pump out the air to create the vacuum and once the green light comes on give it a couple more pumps and I am good. Or would you...

I am looking at returning to Egypt after many years and doing it on a live aboard. There are a lot of boats and a lot of prices. I am looking at a My Blue and Jp Marine. Jp Marine is priced more competitively. Can anyone offer a comparison between the two companies or just share an experience...

I am looking at booking a trip to Egypt Has anyone dove the Blue Force 2? Red Sea Blue Force 2

Can you compare Raja 4 Divers house reef to Misool Eco Resort house reef

I am looking at some land based dive ops in Raja Ampat and I came across this one Raja 4 Divers Palau Pef. Has anyone used them before and can offer a review?

HI all, I am considering a Similin Islands live aboard. I am thinking about using the OP Khoa Lak Explorer. Has anyone heard of them or can give a review?

Thank you both for your answers. It validates my assumption that while it offers some advantages it creates a lot of obstacles too. I travel to remote areas and this does not sound it would meet my needs. Between photography and diving I carry enough gear as it is.

A friend just went to Dema and bought a rebreather. I have been interested for many years but never pursued it. The thought of photography without the bubbles does intrigue me. My question is about the fills for the unit. Can you get a standard nitrox fill? What about the scrubber unit? Is...

Putting my trip together but most of the boats I am looking at sail out of Port Gahlib. Is it pretty easy to grab a cab from Hurghada to Port Gahlib. What should I expect to pay?

Thank you for suggestions

Hello all, I want to do two live aboards back to back in Nov Dec. I want to do Brother, Daedalus and Elphinstone and Wrecks. I am looking for some dive up suggestions. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks Kathy. I have wanted to go back to Egypt for a long time. I am just not going to worry about, I am going to do it. I contacted one of the ops mentioned in this thread and plan to do two LOB cruises back to back.

Quick question to KathyV. I plan on heading to Egypt this Nov. Did you have any concerns traveling to the Nile? I don't want to sound like the average paranoid tourist, but....

We did dive cannibal rock. Just curious how much are you paying? Bed bugs sounds pretty crappy but bad air sounds worse. Do you have any concerns? Some of the boats I saw looked a little iffy but honestly also adventures. Komodo seems really on the edge.There is a feeling to downtown Labuan Bajo...

We did Manta Alley and Pink Beach. I couldn't really tell you how far south we went. Unfortunately I didn't pay attention. They rang the dive bell and in we went. I wasn't sure of the location. Btw Dirtfarmer I really enjoyed all of your posts before I left. They really hyped me on Indonesia. I...