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  1. SharksAreFriends

    Bonaire May 21-june 4: Looking For A Buddy

    Anyone interested in joining me for some dives May 21 to June 4? This will be my 6th trip to Bonaire. I'll have my own truck and would be happy to pick you up. I like diving very slowly and doing at least 60–90+ mins dives.
  2. SharksAreFriends

    Liveaboard Travel Insurance Help

    Which travel insurance company would you recommend for a 12-night $7,000USD liveaboard trip around Raja Ampat? This Undercurrent article does a great job outlining the intricacies of coverage under various plans. Before I fall into the rabbit hole and pore over the fine print on a bunch of...
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    S/Y Indo Siren (Raja Ampat) Reviews Wanted

    Have you been on the Indo Siren (Raja Ampat itinerary) within the last couple of years? How was your experience on the Indo Siren overall? Would you go back? Was it easy to get in and out of the dinghy with your gear? How knowledgeable were the dive guides about the sites, marine life, and...
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    Raja Ampat: Arenui vs. Damai II vs. Mermaid I

    After combing through dozens of reviews on Undercurrent, Scubaboard, and the far reaches of the interwebs, I've narrowed down my Raja Ampat liveaboard choices to these 3 fantastic vessels — Arenui, Damai II, and Mermaid I — all well loved by members of this board. According to the rave reviews...
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    Internet Connectivity

    I'd love to be able to check email, use google maps, and send SMS/WhatsApp messages on my mobile phone while I'm in Indonesia for an entire month. Shall I use my existing plan or get a local SIM card? Does the US T-Mobile International Plan (the one with free data roaming/SMS in 140...
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    Muck/macro/critter-diving for non-photographers

    I'm planning a trip to Lembeh, and wanted to learn more about how non-photographers go about getting the most out of muck dives. How do you see the macro details of teeny creatures like nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses? Do you carry a magnifying glass? (If so, what specs are best?) Are there any...
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    Malicious & Delicious Lionfish Derby Nov 29-30

    I'm so sad I'll miss this, but hopefully some of you will be able to join! Cut and pasted from infobonaire: STINAPA Hosts Malicious and Delicious to Celebrate the Bonaire National Marine Park’s 35th BirthdayIn connection with the 35th Anniversary of the Bonaire National Marine Park, STINAPA...
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    Seeking Bonaire Dive Buddy 8/30-9/6

    Anyone interested in buddying up these dates? I've had 18 dives so far, and am looking to double that this trip. By the way, there's a new Facebook group called "Dive Buddy Finder" that Menno from GOOODive set up. Hope it takes off!
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    Great dive resorts in Bunaken: Cha Cha, Two Fish, Living Colours, Siladen, or...?

    I'm trying to find the perfect base in Bunaken to log my very first open-water dives this July. Which of the following resorts would you say is the most beginner friendly, which has the most knowledgeable & safe guides/instructors, which has the best house reef, which has the best dive boats...
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