IslandHopper
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Sure, I'll comment...
I am VERY sorry you had such a bad experience diving my island !
I can only say that your experience would have been VERY different with Micronesian Divers Association.
I'm not affiliated with them in any way except that I dive from their boats several times each week. They DO NOT put more than 32 divers on their 42' dive boats. ... And they limit their bookings to 28 (the other 4 seats are for mistakes and the occasional last-minute local).
They also don't provide Guides unless you request (and pay) for it. You'll get a thorough site briefing, but otherwise, you are free to make your own dive with your own small group.
You got screwed by not going outside the harbour ! ... It is very rare when weather conditions make that a bad idea, and only twice have I been on MDA's daily boat when the first dive was not done outside the harbour ... usually at Crevice or Blue Hole.
I can't say I've ever dove with GTDS, mostly just because MDA is closer to my house. But after reading your experience, I wouldn't even consider it now.
Again, I hate to think someone had a bad experience diving Guam... If you come back, let me know and I'll make sure you enjoy your dives !
I am VERY sorry you had such a bad experience diving my island !
I can only say that your experience would have been VERY different with Micronesian Divers Association.
I'm not affiliated with them in any way except that I dive from their boats several times each week. They DO NOT put more than 32 divers on their 42' dive boats. ... And they limit their bookings to 28 (the other 4 seats are for mistakes and the occasional last-minute local).
They also don't provide Guides unless you request (and pay) for it. You'll get a thorough site briefing, but otherwise, you are free to make your own dive with your own small group.
You got screwed by not going outside the harbour ! ... It is very rare when weather conditions make that a bad idea, and only twice have I been on MDA's daily boat when the first dive was not done outside the harbour ... usually at Crevice or Blue Hole.
I can't say I've ever dove with GTDS, mostly just because MDA is closer to my house. But after reading your experience, I wouldn't even consider it now.
Again, I hate to think someone had a bad experience diving Guam... If you come back, let me know and I'll make sure you enjoy your dives !