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Pemba, combined with the national parks of Tanzania, looks very tempting! Many thanks for the suggestion! best, Rene

Dear Pelan-Pelan, Many thanks for your response, extremely useful. I concur re all your comments: food, nationalities, etc. Issue is that we are a mixed group, divers, non-divers, 2 young ones doing OW and AOW, respectively (ergo, no liveaboard for them quite yet). Not sure we are going to...

Dear Boltsnap, I too am looking at diving at the Fury Shoals once again (last time was in 2005...). Have you looked at the Azur resort (and Orca Divers) , just north of the one you mention? Does anyone have experience there....? Best, Rene

Jawdropping, bravo! Could you give a bit more detail on your itinerary....? Best, Rene

Many thanks for your helpful reply. I guess it may be better to get the youngest (10 and an enthusiastic bubblemaker) certified first, plus a dozen dives, before embarking on a liveaboard... Currently looking at Wadi Lahami (Fury Shoals area) in the hope of finding something adequate for all...

Dear Pearlman, Many thanks! I see I must revise my budget! So where would you advise my going for 250 to 300 USD all-in (not including the diving)? Ari atoll? Best, Rene

Thanks again! October sounds best option and Southern atolls beckon. Does anyone have suggestions on resorts with serious diving ops, pref under US$ 150 per day all-in? Best, Rene

Dear AZNScubagirl, Many thanks for your quick response! Trip would last about 10 days and could take place this summer (Mid-July to Mid-AUg) or in October. Best, RA

Dear all, Very sorry to post yet another request for suggestions, but I am a Maldives newbie and am looking for a good option for diving in the Maldives with my family, all experienced divers (160 dives plus). We have dived mostly in the Sinai (Sharm, Marsa Alam, Dahab, Wadi Lahmy), Indonesia...

Dear Karel, Thanks for your trip report and the beautiful video! I dived at Wadi Lahami in 2005, looks like it still is a wonderfully secluded place! I am thinking of going there early July (sort, I know), with family, including two youngsters who will be doing AOW and OW, respectively...

Dear Scubajasonr, Many thanks for your reply and the extremely informative trip reports! Looks like this good be a great option for a trip further down the road, when both youngsters are certified and have a few more dives under their belts. I am now looking for land-based options, basically...

Dear Scubaozy, Excellent, many thanks!

Dear Scubaozy, Thanks for the useful info. I realize our trip destination is largely driven by the need for French-speaking instructors. But will Safaga be worthwhile for the accompanying experienced divers? Betty, RA

Dear Stephen, Many thanks for your quick reply, which makes eminent sense. LOB will have to wait until both youngsters have more experience (and hair on their chest!). Now looking at land-based in Sharm or Extreme South (Wadi Lahami). Grateful for any input from members on what should guide my...

Dear all, There are 4 of us: myself, 67, Rescue, 160 dives, my son, 43, AOW, 60 dives, my grandson 14, OW, 10 dives and granddaughter 10, did a bubble maker last year was very comfortable under water and wants to do her OW in French. Trip dates re 30 June to 6 July 2024 We've been to Sham...

Hi all, COVID threat lessening (although not disappearing altogether), family and I are prepped to go diving again in October, Red Sea is easiest option this time around, Quseir Movenpick seems a good choice to accommodate all tastes. Participants are clamoring for opportunity to go to Luxor...

Many thanks to all for the helpful replies. Really looking forward to some diving at Easter... Best, RA

Dear all, Many thanks for the replies so far. Flying to Hurghada is indeed probably the best option for the various places we will be flying in from (Switzerland, France, Austria UK and US!). Hurghada-Quseir is a shorter ride than Hurghada-Marsa Alam, but I take it we can dive the same sites...

Thanks again; have indeed been to Dahab many times in the late nineties and early 00's (did my AOW with Sinai Divers) , when it was building up quickly. I remember the canyon, the bells, and the saddle at the blue hole...Not a bad idea! Thanks and best, RA

Thanks for your quick reply! Happy to read business is returning to normal... Non-divers would like a nice beach and comfortable resort amenities, (I think!). Best, RA