Most Excellent Shore Diving Reviews of Anonymous!

Review Date       AVG       ShoreDiving Site

08/06/2008        4.60      Millbrook Quarry Virginia, USA East

(No Comment)

08/04/2008        3.00      Kayak Point County Park Washington, USA West

This is a 'big' test of 'everything'!

07/09/2008        4.85      Lauderdale by the Sea Florida, USA East

The reef was moderately populated with various ocean fish. While I observed a sting ray and sea turtle at this site on two separate visits to this location on two different days during the same week, don't expect to befriend any fellow snorkelers or divers. The people I met that were going to the reef were peculiarly unfriendly, and they rather be left to their own devices which was the opposite of what I had experienced in the past on vacations to other places.

07/01/2008        3.46      Abay Hospital Bottle Dive New York, USA East

There is a very nice Gazebo and entrance ramp. This is also the location of the Islander Wreck and an underwater platform. This is a great dive to just have fun. You can access a lot from this location including a depth of 85 feet with some current, or stay in the wreck area and have almost no current and about 40-50 feet in depth. East about 100 yards from the bow of the Islander (approximately 30 feet off shore from the entrance ramp) is the platform and West of the Islander is the Hospital and shoot (more advanced diving in the shoot area due to current).

07/01/2008        4.12      Zeelandbrug Netherlands, Europe

I was there last week and made a beautiful dive! Saw loads of big fish, nice anemones, a very rare shell and huge lobsters. At low tide the visibility is better than at high tide, although the entry is bit harder because of the slippery rocks.

06/19/2008        2.75      Canyon Lake Texas, USA Mid

A fun dive location close to the San Antonio area. There's a few platforms situated along the bottom along with several large objects that make it an interesting dive to explore around. Visibility is not the greatest, but manageable.

06/08/2008        2.48      Regina Wreck Or Molasses Barge Florida, USA East

It was a very small wreck but was worth seeing as a one time deal. There were a ton of shells and lots of sand dollars that nearly covered the bottom. In order to find the barge you nearly had to swim into it, and the local Sea Trek Divers shop was very unhelpful and unwilling to accommodate new or out of town divers.

05/08/2008        2.92      1000 Steps Bonaire North, ABC Islands

Excellent dive site. Isolated, shallow, great life, and the steps were fun!

04/21/2008        4.34      Sheraton Caverns Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

(no comment)

04/04/2008        4.23      Keystone Jetty (Fort Casey) Washington, USA West

04/04/2008        4.47      Salt Creek Washington, USA West

04/04/2008        3.67      Fort Flagler Pier Washington, USA West

This was a great dive. Lots to see on the artifical reef- underwater trail for easy navigation. We missed slack so the current made the dive an advanced dive.

03/22/2008        3.29      Haloa Point Maui, Hawaiian Islands

The diving location at the beach is to the far Left. Fairly easy entry and exit, due to small waves and nice sandy beach. On the dive there were many different coral and rock formations that extended out from the beach/point. Didn't see too many fish as at some other locations, but did see quite a few green sea turtles. Max depth is 35ft. With an average of 22ft. There are no amenities such as a shower or bath room at the beach, so be prepared to rinse your gear off at another location. Overall, I would rate this a 6/10.

03/22/2008        2.53      Hotel Barracuda Cozumel, Caribbean

We did our open water dives off of Hotel Barracuda. Visibility was terrific! Compared to the boat diving, there is really nothing to see except maybe do an equipment check.

03/18/2008        2.42      Jade Cove California Mid, USA West

(No comment)

03/14/2008        3.18      Catalina Cove Aruba, ABC Islands

It was fantastic!

03/01/2008        3.20      Summersville Lake West Virginia, USA East

(No comment)

02/29/2008        3.71      Abaco Bahamas, Caribbean

We went snorkeling at Mermaid Reef in Marsh Harbour. This is a reef about 50 yards off shore. There is a small beach there and nothing else. Great to go out and snorkel and afterwards walk up the street to a restaurant for lunch. Great marine life with all types, sizes and colors of fish. The coral looks healthy. There are some charter boats that stop by but they don't stay long. I would hang out on the beach until the charter left, and then enjoy the reef to myself.

02/26/2008        4.16      Malmok Beach Aruba, ABC Islands

(no comment)

02/25/2008        2.39      Hobsonville Point Oregon, USA West

We did this site on a really nice sunny day in February. The entry was the easiest, but he animal and plant life were less than expected. This is what I imagine the moon being like if it was covered with water. You could limit on clams in a hurry, but good luck on crabs, we saw only one. A ton of hermit crabs. The vis was about 8'. Next time up there I might try the lumber dock or the jetty.

02/16/2008        3.47      Alexander Springs Florida, USA East

A very nice place to dive. There were many animals, from otters, to turtles, to fish. This is a one-tank dive though. It's a good place for beginners, with a fair current at the source.

01/22/2008        3.91      Kealakekua Bay (Old Wharf) The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

This is a great snorkeling location. We went back a second time it was so good. As we paddled out we were met by a large (30-40) pod of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins. Lots of reef life once you reach the monument. You can now beach your kayak on shore. If you swim out past the area where the kayak rental shops tell you to beach, there is a cool undersea arch that is fun to swim through (watch out for the black wana though).

01/14/2008        4.28      Poipu Beach Park Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Snorkeling was excellent just west of the tombolo. We snorkeled on the east side of the tombolo and only saw a few fish. Once we got on the other side of the tombolo, all of a sudden there were countless varieties of fish swimming the area. Entry is best right in the middle in front of the tombolo where there are no rocks.

01/13/2008        3.13      Carnelian Bay, Tahoe California North, USA West

This site is awesome, and it is a great training site. There is not a lot to see, but you can see Crawdads, Threadfin Sculpin, and tuichubs.

12/28/2007        4.39      Makena Landing Maui, Hawaiian Islands

If you want to see turtles this is the place! Turtles of all sizes were seen on this site. We did several dives here in late December 2007. Easy parking, very short walk, facilities and a very easy beach entry/exit make this a relaxing dive site. The turtles, fish and abundant swim-throughs, arches and caves make it an interesting site to return to multiple times. We also saw several 5-6 foot white tip reef sharks relaxing in the caves. Fish and invertebrate life includes: moorish idols, many varieties of butterfly fish and wrasses, crabs, brittle stars, nudibranchs and flatworms, trunkfish, eels and more. This is also a popular place for snorkelers. You'll get long bottom times here as you don't have to go beyond 35 feet to enjoy the spectacular variety of life. Enjoy!

12/19/2007        4.14      Tunnels Reef Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Incredible snorkeling experience. It was very windy during the time we visited Kauai, but this reef is very protected and easy to navigate. Lots of fish with great visibility. Lots of road construction on the way, but worth the drive!

12/18/2007        3.10      Lake Jacossee South Carolina, USA East

It's an easy entry from the remote boat ramp. Four training platforms, numerous lines to follow to see two small boats, the Bones Family, airplane wing, toilet, etc. Great boat dive on Chinese Junk, or the Graveyard from the movie Deliverance. Chilly water. Low viz if bottom stirred. No facilities. $2 entry per person.

12/18/2007        2.89      Lake Murray South Carolina, USA East

Lake Murky! Although the entry from the Irmo Rec. Area is easy, and the first 50 feet are imported sand, beyond that it is very silty with poor viz. Good for Rescue classes, surface skills and just getting wet, but little to see.

12/06/2007        4.85      Alice In Wonderland Bonaire South, ABC Islands

There are no bad dives on Bonaire. This has one of my favorite double reefs. It is a very easy dive with the best of the best!

12/02/2007        4.45      Whalers Cove (Point Lobos) California North, USA West

Lovely. No taking anything here means lots of big fish. Some algae usually seen only farther south (Eisenia arborea). Lots of coralline algae and invertebrates. Fairly well protected in Winter from swell if you don't mind a bit of surge.

11/06/2007        3.51      Rocky Point Mexico, Puerto Penasco, Caribbean

Go to Cholla Bay to Pinto Point, and you can dive on the north or south side of the point. Water temp was 78 degrees F. Air temp 80-85 degrees F. I took a group of new divers down and they had a blast. Water was warm, and the entry was easy at high tide. Make sure you dive as close to high tide as possible to avoid heavy currents. Feeding the fish with conch was a blast. We had many different species eating out of our hands. Water visibility was great around the rocky areas. Sandy areas were murky but overall great for new divers. Shore dives are typically from 6-25 feet deep. Night dives have great bio illuminesscents. Best time is November. God Bless and have a great dive.

10/24/2007        4.53      Blue Heron Bridge Florida, USA East

Great dive site for both beginners and advanced divers. I saw huge schools of barracuda, angelfish, parrotfish, lots of lobsters, and two huge sting rays. There are endless amounts of small creatures on the bottom, so take your time as you cruise along.

10/13/2007        4.10      Epcot Dive Quest Florida, USA East

Had a great time.. Lots of marine life!

10/08/2007        2.87      La Perouse Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Drove out to the site, and encountered the nastiest animal we saw on any of our dives: A pissed off park ranger with a chip on her shoulder. She advised us not to dive there, and sent us back a few miles to a very bad site. Then she chastised us for unloading our tanks right by the dive site. Scary creature for sure.

10/04/2007        3.38      Morrison Springs Florida, USA East

Great Dive site! This is a great place to go dive no matter what level you are. The water was crystal clear the day we went but we were the only people there. You could look at the bottom from the shore and see the bottom. As you dive down to the cavern you can feel the water rushing by you and making you swim just a little to reach the cavern. You need a wetsuit for this dive the water was about 58, and that's a constant no matter what depth.

09/27/2007        3.36      Bradenton Beach Florida, USA East

There is a good fossil bed off the end of the 3rd pier.

09/10/2007        2.71      Salt Pond Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

I tried snorkeling here but there were lots of ocean motion and it made the water cloudy. Only saw a couple of fish. I'm sure it would have been better at a more calmer time.

09/04/2007        2.22      Vortex Springs Florida, USA East

(The text of the review was deleted because of *anonymous* negative comments about the management of Vortex Springs- Editor)

08/30/2007        2.93      Black Rock (Sheraton) Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Although a wall dive is always fun. Black Rock suffers greatly from over exposure to people. For rounding the point, north to south, this is a beginner dive or intermediate snorkel. The north side (best entrance) has a lackluster entry (sand bordered by a man-made jetty) shifting to a reasonable natural wall as you round the first point. The best views are right on the wall. Look for small fish, eels and corals in the nooks and cranny's. Small turtles frequently visit the wall near the surface to feed (we saw two). Watch for a large alcove on the main face of the wall. Not much to see but fun to stick your head in. The problems occur as you approach the south side and the exit. The visibility drops from 50-60 feet to 10-20 feet and the number of people climbs to unbearable levels. More turtles can be found in the shallows against the rock but in this area, they will be mobbed by tourist snorkels with no respect for any animal (You included. Lots of pushing and shoving to get that photo with the turtle). I found better snorkeling and diving, a half mile to the north at old airport beach. Free parking, easy access, shower, shallow beginner dive (eels and octopus plus a wide variety of fish).

08/27/2007        2.65      Black Rock (Sheraton) Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Getting to the site was an absolute nightmare! All the major hotels have taken up access to the beach and parking is far from the dive site and expensive. We were very disappointed.

08/27/2007        3.14      Wreck of the Gertrude Alberta, Canada

08/24/2007        2.33      Rail Road Bridge, Morehead North Carolina, USA East

Crap. Vis is terrible, and there is almost non-existent life. The max depth is about 20 feet. Worst dive ever.

08/23/2007        3.78      Blue Heron Bridge Florida, USA East

Lots of life. We've seen octopuses every time we go. Tons of reef fish, eels, lobster.

08/17/2007        3.31      Kahalu'u Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

This site has lots of fish, eels, turtles, etc. Everyone swims out to look for turtles, but they are along the rocks, in close. You'll be sick of turtles by the time you're done with this site. This site is almost too shallow to snorkel, let alone dive. Most of it is 3-6 feet deep.

08/15/2007        3.50      Mile Marker 4 The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Entry a little tricky, so just go slow. Nice cave off to left with sleeping turtles and other creatures in little crevices. After looking at the cave, you can follow the reef to the left or swim straight out over the sand to a second reef.

08/15/2007        3.31      Alua Beach The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Dove this site 4 times on recent trip. Always something different. Saw eagle rays, eels, etc. Nice cave out to left with sleeping turtles and other creatures. Be sure to wave to the people on the dive boats that anchor there, since they paid $125 for a 300 yard boat ride from the harbor to dive the same site you're shore diving. If you're renting tanks from Jack's, it's really easy to swap out at their harbor shop before or after your dive.

08/15/2007        3.99      Place of Refuge The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Get there early (and preferably on a weekday) to find parking. I saw a pretty big whitetip cruising the reef near the drop off. Great site if you have both divers and snorkelers in your group.

08/15/2007        3.45      Wood Cove California South, USA West

I have dove this site numerous times in every season, and I have always found good vis, low surf, and bountiful amounts of fish, lobster, and other creatures. Enter to the right of the big rock on shore for low surf and deep water near shore.

08/04/2007        2.66      Hanauma Bay Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Definitely will not be my first choice for future shore dives. I'll go here again only if ALL other sites are closed. Despite other reviews which said this was a great dive site, our experience wasn't that great. Although they have a trolley to help you get your gear to the beach, you have to pay for it. $1 for each trip up and .50 for each trip down. And, as if that's not bad enough, they charge to transport tanks and or bags. Once we reached the beach, perhaps we entered at the water at the wrong location; however, getting over the reef even at high tide was difficult at best. I literally had to crawl over the reef with my BC fully inflated while trying to avoid doing any damage to the reef. After that, we navigated through the reef maze to reach 25 feet of water. Stick with snorkeling at this site!!

07/31/2007        3.19      Honolua Bay Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Enter at Makuliea after walking down the stairs. There is beach access and plenty of stuff to see along the way to Honolua.

07/23/2007        3.79      Bari Reef Bonaire North, ABC Islands

Great snorkeling! We left the cruise ship walking up the coast until we came upon Bonaire Dive. Rented snorkels and waded in to find fish at our feet. Moray eel, squid (32), and caught a glimpse of an octopus beneath one of the docks. Great area for beginners and intermediates.

07/22/2007        3.34      Fort Wetherill Rhode Island, USA East

This site was way too busy for good diving.

07/22/2007        3.77      Tunnels Reef Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Free dived Tunnels 5 times over the last week. Each day topped the previous. Dolphin visits, family of 9 sea turtles within reach, monk seal, huge eel, white tip sharks. Head out to the edge of the breakers. You will be alone with good visibility.

07/15/2007        2.26      Rail Road Bridge, Morehead North Carolina, USA East

Cross the bridge to Radio Island and turn left into the pier parking area. The access point is right under the bridge, which parallels the railroad tracks. Max depth is about 20', but it averages around 15 feet. Plenty of Sheephead and urchins, but the vis is not so good - 2 to 3 when I was there. You really need to catch it at high slack to get any enjoyment from this dive. The good side is the ease of access. You can park 50 feet from the entry point. As apposed to the Radio Island jetty, it's a good deal.

07/03/2007        3.47      The Lighthouse Ontario, Canada

This site is awesome. There are lots of cool rock formations and tons of small fish and crayfish. We have also witnessed on occasion a large white silver fish which look like they could've been from Cozumel. We went 6 times this year (2007) already. The water conditions were 56 F and usually wavy on the surface. Overall, amazing site for learning and practicing.

07/01/2007        3.93      Natural Springs Resort Ohio, USA East

It is a nice place to dive, with lots to see and close to home.

05/27/2007        3.00      Quathiaski Cove Quadra Island Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Unfortunately they have removed the old ferry dock that made this site so full of life [government -liability issues]

05/21/2007        3.33      The Pier USVI, St. Croix, Caribbean

I did a Discover Scuba dive at the pier. I was very nervous because I had a bad diving experience before. It was a great dive and I got comfortable very quickly. There are plenty of critters directly beneath the pier.

05/01/2007        3.83      Oswaldo's Drop-off Curacao, ABC Islands

Excellent dive - This was probably the best reef dive we did all week. The reef was healthy, lots of marine life, and just a very relaxing dive. Our entry was a giant stride off the boat dock at Breezes and just followed the line to the reef. Even though we only dove this reef once, we watched many people come and go while relaxing on the beach. Earlier in the week the wind and current made the return trip back to the dock a little difficult and some had to be towed in by boat. Just watch the current and wind and it will be a wonderful dive.

03/15/2007        3.81      Moulton Quarry Alabama, USA East

I love this quarry!!! Even the algae!!! The staff there is great and are extremely friendly. It is a great place for some peaceful diving. The night diving is great, also. Yeah, the temp of the water in 2006 was cooler than norm due to the spring, but the vis was great most every weekend. The vis depends a lot on the number of divers in the quarry and if it had rained like on Fridays. Can't wait until it opens again this year!!!

03/09/2007        2.06      White Point California Mid, USA West

Very tricky entry because of slippery rocks and currents. Lost fins, knife, and fell due to the slippery rocks. Seemed to be some neat animal life in the few feet of water we spent looking for lost gear. I would highly recommend putting fins on in very shallow water and kick quickly to get away from the big slippery rocks!!! Parking situation was close to the entry point and the bathrooms nearby were a plus.

03/07/2007        3.25      Kailua-Bay The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

I enjoyed a night dive at this location. I entered at the boat pier off the steps so entry was incredibly easy. I saw lots of different varieties of eels, tons of puffer fish. Enjoyable check-out dive for me.

01/29/2007        3.38      Blanche Prison North Carolina, USA East

Good place to dive.

01/02/2007        3.87      Playa Kalki Curacao, ABC Islands

One of the best shore dives in Curacao. This was our third trip to Curacao.

12/23/2006        2.61      Hanauma Bay Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

This is one of the few shore dives available on Oahu in the winter time due to the heavy surf. My daughter and I went to this site in late November 2006 and I was somewhat disappointed. This is because I was at this same location in March 2006 and it seemed much nicer and had many more fish. During this trip the visibility was about 30ft at best and there were few schools of fish. I'm not sure what changed…maybe it was just the time of year. While this is a Nature Preserve area, it has been over populated by too many tourists who have no regard for reef conservation. You have to watch a video about the bay and its rules before you enter the bay. Nonetheless, it's common to see at least one or more tourists standing on the reef even though the video explicitly says "Don't stand on or touch the reef." As a result of the dying reef, fewer fish are coming into the bay. If you are going to SCUBA dive this site, you can get good tips at the information desk located on the beach. The showers and facilities are good. Unless you are training for the Iron man Competition, I recommend paying $2 for the daily unlimited trolley rides. Scuba tanks are an extra dollar or two, but it's well worth not having to lug your tanks up and down the steep hill. Be careful of the surf if you're snorkeling along the left side of the bay just past the reef. The surf can get rather rough there. When a large wave came ashore, my daughter lost her mask and snorkel there, and I almost did also. Luckily we had a backup. Overall, this site is better than nothing in the winter. In the summer, I would head to some of the better sites on the north shore. If you do go to this site, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE VIDEO AND STAY OFF THE REEF so others can enjoy this site for years to come!!!

11/21/2006        3.00      Satil Eilat, Middle East

I am a Scuba Instructor. I get a teaching permit each year to teach scuba at Blue Springs State Park ($150 annually) I was just informed by the Ranger Station that the park is closed to ALL water activity until March 2007 due to the number of manatees taking refuge in the spring from the cold ocean water. So, if you are planning on diving Blue Springs, make your plans for AFTER March. I will be getting a full refund from the state for my permit.

11/13/2006        3.50      Kamaole 2 Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Lots of fun!

10/09/2006        2.43      Richardson Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Due to its popularity with many of the people here on the Big Island, the bottom conditions and the reef, while still good compared to other states with a more "urban" condition, are incredibly poor when compared to many of the more remote locations on the island where fewer people go. You need to head out for quite a while before the bottom conditions become better, due to the lower human traffic further out.

09/24/2006        2.95      Turtle Bay Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Visibility in the cove was good in the shallow water, but in the deeper areas around the coral, the visibility was pretty poor. Sea life, other than coral, was almost non-existent.

09/19/2006        3.58      Shark's Cove Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Great spot for beginning divers.

09/09/2006        2.88      Octopus Hole Washington, USA West

Pretty good dive site!

09/02/2006        3.00      Edmonds Underwater Park Washington, USA West

This was my first dive out of certification. It was GREAT!!!!! A seal was very, very playful and got within arm's reach of me. Seal was nipping at our fins and bobbing its head at me like it wanted to give me a kiss... bopped me in the nose!!! WOW!!!! What a dive!

08/27/2006        3.23      Jim's Crack Timor Lorosae, Pacific

Pictures of Jim's Crack were recently published in Dan Groshong's coffee table book "Timor-Leste: Land of Discovery" (Tayo 2006) but the site is called K-57. If you dive there, look seaward immediately upon entry as many divers have been "buzzed" by a curious and large mackerel who usually comes around to see what all the noise is about. Those with spare air at the entry point on the western end of the wall can drift farther west on a gentle current and examine a shallow under hang at 4-5m which makes a nice decompression stop. Lionfish and bright small tropical fish are found there. The site has the usual cast of characters such as sharks, rays, turtles, barracuda with manta rays seen leaping in the bay and a giant Napoleon Wrasse sighted at the point. We also saw nudibranchs (various), and large coral fans.

08/22/2006        3.85      Mangel Halto Reef Aruba, ABC Islands

Great site. Visibility is lower and current has reversed this year - it is coming from NW, so plan ahead. Also watch out for youth on motorbikes. They smashed a window in my rental car and searched for valuables, including the trunk.

08/10/2006        3.27      St. Ann's Beach Maine, USA East

There's a lot of surge on rough days, but the high tide helps.

08/04/2006        2.83      Loch Low-Minn Dive Resort Tennessee, USA Mid

Platform or shore entry; both are nice. Good vis, warm on top cold on bottom. We were there on a Wed. There were no tank fills & the bathrooms were nasty. Two years ago they were nice. Expect a lecture from Stacy at some point in time. I dove there with different groups 5 times over the years & got 5 lectures. The fish look sick.

08/01/2006        4.19      Saint Marie Curacao, ABC Islands

We just got back from our vacation in Curacao. We went strictly to relax and snorkel. The house reef at Habitat Curacao was the best place we snorkeled all week. I will say we weren't disappointed anywhere we went, though. We also went to Playa Kalki, Playa Lagun, Sunset Waters (that's where we stayed), Cas Abao, Port Marie. Each location had something we liked. Saint Marie/Habitat Curacao had the best all around experience. We saw an eel, octopus, reef squid and all sorts of fish. The vis was good, but the coral was somewhat disappointing, not as colorful and alive as other islands we've been to… but the other reef life made it very enjoyable. We don't normally go back to a location/island a second time, but we would definitely consider coming back to Curacao, and we'd stay at the Habitat Curacao next time. We've snorkeled 14 islands so far; Curacao would be in the top 5, especially for snorkeling from the shore.

07/30/2006        3.90      Biddeford Pool Maine, USA East

Nice easy entry, average visibility of NE, 10 - 15 ft. Saw lots of crabs mating, a few lobsters and flounder. Like most NE dives, it's most interesting exploring where the rocky sides meet the sandy bottom. It's a beautiful location.

07/27/2006        2.54      Ahihi Cove Maui, Hawaiian Islands

We've free dived this area a dozen times over the last 8 years and stop here every visit to Maui. This is the best coral and visibility on Maui in the summer other than Honolua Bay much further to the north. Counted 11 turtles in 45 minutes, and several schools of triggers and goat fish. We had to swim out 200 yards to the south before visibility opened up to +50' in a 20' - 30' deep reef. Visibility within 100 yards of shore was 5'. Most other south shore dive/snorkel sites have been murked up with the small swell from the SW this week ;-(

07/20/2006        3.55      Nubble Light Maine, USA East

Easy to find and free parking. It was a great dive for me as a beginner / intermediate diver during high tide. Got to 37'. Saw lots of Lobster some coral, nice rock walls. Use extra caution with current between mainland and Island.

07/13/2006        3.36      Lana'i Lookout (Scenic Lookout) Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

I free dove here twice. It's a great place as long as there are virtually no waves on Sandys and Diamondhead. It can be a bit of a drive depending on where you live because you have to drive though Honolulu. Make sure you have a plan on getting in and a plan on getting out and stick together. This place is tough!

07/11/2006        2.95      Canyon Lake Texas, USA Mid

In July, vis can reach up to 15 ft above 30ft which is great for this site.

07/05/2006        3.13      Moulton Quarry Alabama, USA East

Quarry hours are Saturday 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Other dives by appointment. Beach area has been started and is looking good. Water seems to be colder this year.

07/05/2006        3.14      Moulton Quarry Alabama, USA East

Very secluded, wonderful staff. Extremely enjoyable diving, laid back atmosphere.

07/04/2006        3.51      Innerkip Quarry Ontario, Canada

A great getaway location at a budget price! Very friendly operation, just obey the speed limits and other common sense rules. NICE beach for the kids and many dive boards for every level! The Scuba diving there is awesome--so many fish ! Bass--trout--crappies--pike--perch and many more. Interesting "wrecks" to encounter and you never know what you will find -- from coins to clothing to swim/scuba gear! The eatery is fun and they have marvelous fries! All levels of camping are also very nice from tents to full hookup. All in all a very nice place to go for R & R and scuba !!!

07/04/2006        2.40      Blue  Hole New Mexico, USA West

This is a great place to make your first dive or your 100th!

06/17/2006        2.95      Twin Lakes Scuba Park Texas, USA Mid

Good for beginners but becomes quickly boring for advanced. Vis was pretty poor, especially below 30ft.

06/12/2006        3.93      Boca Catalina Aruba, ABC Islands

Visited Aruba June 3-10 2006. Boca Catalina and Catalina cove, to us, are the best for snorkeling in Aruba. Lots of fish, and great reefs. We got a chance to swim with a sea turtle in 10 feet of water doing snorkeling. Swam around schools of bait fish. And all kinds of fish literally ate food from our hands. Save all of your dinner left overs and feed them. They love it! They ate everything from French fries, lettuces, to left over spare ribs… everything. Very enjoyable site. Jolly Pirate, Pelican Pleasure… everyone drops their anchors here. So if you have a car, definitely get here and enjoy the sea creatures. One gent walked out hip deep, put on mask, stuck his face down the water and promptly screamed "OMG, there are billions of fish here !!!!" :-)

06/03/2006        3.07      Gun Beach Guam, Pacific

Very easy dive assuming the water is calm. If there are big waves...very rarely are...wait till calmer days. Follow the phone cable from the beach out through the reef which is visible from shore. Bottom descends gradually and has some descent coral and marine life. Can see turtles, mantas and occasional sharks. You can park right on beach for short walk to water. Very bumpy dirt road to get down to beach area. No facilities but usually people around walking dogs or enjoying beach. No theft. Visibility is unlimited and water is always warm. Bring bucket to wash sand off as there is sand everywhere and no facilities.

05/26/2006        3.13      Halona Blow Hole Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

It's a nice dive when there is no or little wave action.

05/20/2006        4.67      Cas Abao Curacao, ABC Islands

I Love it!

05/08/2006        3.44      Devil's Grotto Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Great dive, both here and Eden Rock. Over the past 3 years I have dove it about 10 times. Personally, I enjoy the grotto a little more than Eden but they are both very enjoyable. If you're diving/snorkeling in Grand Cayman, definitely check it out!

04/25/2006        3.77      Wood Cove California South, USA West

This was one of the best sites that I have dove on the West coast!

04/19/2006        3.15      Blue Spring Park, Waldron Indiana, USA Mid

Great visibility early spring, when the water is cold, not too many divers come out, and algae growth is at minimum. Late Spring and Summer visibility is 0 ft.

04/13/2006        4.57      Mangel Halto Reef Aruba, ABC Islands

Awesome, awesome place to snorkel. Was recommended to us by a local who said it had the healthiest reef on the island. He wasn't kidding. Lots and lots of fish life. You have to swim a little to get out of the shallow water but it drops off to a good (safe) depth of 20-30 feet. You can swim out farther and the water & current get a little rough, but my wife handled it fine. Farther out, the reef drops off to 50-60-70 feet, then off into the abyss. You can see all the way down…awesome!

03/10/2006        2.41      Woodlands Vancouver, BC, Canada

Not much life, but really interesting topography!!!

03/01/2006        4.55      Coco View Wall Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean

The spur & groove topped wall is spectacular. Because of the regional geological dip, the south side of Roatan has walls that are right next to the beach. You need to stay at CoCo View to take advantage of the dive due to the resort setup. If you are a guest, it is the easiest but most spectacular shore dive that I have done. Eagle rays, green morays, reef squid, & sea horses are common.

02/25/2006        4.42      Okinawa Area Japan, Pacific

Diving in Okinawa from the beach at either Sunabe seawall, Kadena seawall or Onna area are all super, great corals, lots of fish, generally good visibility and easy entry. There are hard entry points here but avoid them as they are no better than the easy points. For gear rental or guided dives I'd recommend www.diveokinawa.com

02/17/2006        4.42      Ogden Breakwater Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Great dive for plant and marine life. Night dives are excellent. Easy entry.

02/16/2006        3.09      De Palm Slope Aruba, ABC Islands

Curiously intriguing and surprising……yet comfortable surroundings. I suggest binoculars.

02/03/2006        4.28      Dave's Pool USVI, St. Croix, Caribbean

Very good site for snorkeling as you can work your way towards the pier.

01/13/2006        3.83      Tunnels Reef Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Beautiful place!

12/11/2005        3.70      Smith Cove Turks and Cacos, Caribbean

This was a really nice, easy shore dive. Pretty shallow (about 15-20 feet), but a GREAT night dive. There's a good chance to see sharks, turtles, and eagle rays. Really easy navigation. One tip: Full moon night dive with no lights -- you can see everything!

10/29/2005        3.90      Karpata Bonaire North, ABC Islands

Best dive we did in Bonaire. Dramatic underwater canyon - almost wall like. Must do dive!

10/27/2005        3.12      McKinney Park, Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire, USA East

Fun little place to get away from the crowded sites. GREAT for beginners since it doesn't get too deep. All in all, worth checking out if you are a beginner or have one in your group.

09/18/2005        3.26      Lake Denton Florida, USA East

I thought this was a great place to begin diving. I did my checkout dives here, and I have been back. I hear they are trying to close all access to the lake, mainly due to people not respecting the area. There is a soft shell turtle here that likes to come around for food. It may nip at your fins, but it's not too aggressive.

09/12/2005        3.51      Malmok Beach Aruba, ABC Islands

My wife and I are beginner snorkelers and had a great timer at Malmok. We stayed close to shore and saw incredible numbers and diversity of fish. I would rank this site higher than Baby Beach but definitely lower than Boca Catalina and Catalina Cove. Be very cautious with your belongings here and elsewhere on the island. Don't leave anything in your car or any valuables on the beach/rocks. When we checked out the Malmok entry site, we left an inexpensive digital camera in the rental car for 10 minutes. When we returned the window was smashed and the camera gone. Don't get lazy and let your guard down like I did.

09/12/2005        4.38      Boca Catalina Aruba, ABC Islands

We snorkeled Baby Beach, Malmok, Catalina Cove and Boca Catalina. Boca Catalina and Catalina Cove are really one huge place to enjoy all at once and several times over! My wife and I are truly beginners, but Boca Catalina/Catalina Cove were truly spectacular and a great place to get comfortable in the water. Start out at Boca Catalina. The current moves you northward toward Catalina Cove so you can simply float slowly past the rocks, corals, sponges, and amazing fish without any effort at all. The slower we went the more we noticed below us. We liked this spot best in the early morning. At 9:30 -10:00 AM about 4 boats will arrive and drop a hundred paying customers in the water where they all could have snorkeled for free from shore! To reiterate from my post at Malmok, don't leave anything in your car (ever!). We attached all valuables to our swim suits in plastic waterproof containers we picked up at the canoeing store near home in NJ. Worked great!

09/12/2005        3.16      Baby Beach Reef Aruba, ABC Islands

Snorkeled here twice. Here we saw the biggest fish but not nearly the diversity of other sites we tried. A great place to practice for beginners. Threes almost no live coral here. The beach is very nice for swimming and relaxing. Stop off at the little stand up the hill toward the refinery that sells coconut water. It's a treat if you haven't tried it.

09/11/2005        4.33      Shark's Cove Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Simply the best relaxing SCUBA spot on the island. The cave system on the right is incredible!!!!

09/05/2005        3.42      Mahukona The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Been diving here several times. Best entry is from the ladder, or simply step off the wall at the NW corner. Vis sucks (for Hawaii; better than any on mainland West coast, though ) until you get out a couple hundred yards. If you follow the anchor chain out, there are the remnants of a sunken freighter of some sort in about 35 fsw. If you don't mind a short swim, follow the shore line south about 1/4 mile and submerge. This area is a protected marine sanctuary, and the sea life is abundant. Visibility is much better also. Current can be a mother out here sometimes, so if you are unfamiliar with this site, I would only dive it when the seas are calm, and always let someone know where you are diving and when to expect you back. Check the tide tables as well, best to dive at slack tide (duh). Some friends of mine tell me there is another wreck in about 70 fsw, but I have not personally tried to locate it. According to them, you simply continue on the same compass heading you were on while following the anchor chain out to the first wreck, and this will get you in the general area. Don't worry, the vis is good at this point, so it shouldn't be a problem.

09/03/2005        2.33      Red Granite, Green Lake Wisconsin, USA Mid

Low viz, but a few sights to see. Look for a few downed boats and maybe even a snowmobile!!

08/29/2005        3.94      Monastery Beach South California North, USA West

I took my first 'local' dive here at Monastery. I got certified in Hawaii, so the cold waters of Carmel were a little different. The water wasn't as bad as I thought - about 50 degrees, which is pretty warm for this area, as told by my Dive master. For the first dive we swam around the kelp beds at around 40 feet, a short swim out from the shore. The second dive, we snorkeled out a lot farther (also on the south shore), and that was a lot better. The rock formations are large and rugged, and there is a lot more larger fish to see. Saw lingcod, rock fish, jellyfish, hundreds of starfish varieties, and a few crabs. Didn't see any halibut, although we saw a few divers coming out of the water with Perch and some other fish types. Overall, the dive was good and I would go back for some more.

08/28/2005        3.03      King's Beach Fishing Area Rhode Island, USA East

Better than Wetherill!

08/27/2005        3.90      Puerto Chiquito Aruba, ABC Islands

A good snorkeling spot and great alternative to the busy northern spots. Most of the reef is a bit deeper (15' +) but the visibility is very good so it isn't a problem. We didn't see quite as many fish, but lots of different coral. It is a bit hard to find, though, and the driving directions are somewhat dated. It is easy to find if you locate Mangel Halto and then continue driving south a little ways (maybe .5 km). The driveway is partially paved and when we visited there was a yellow and black road sign at the end of the driveway.

08/27/2005        3.88      Mangel Halto Reef Aruba, ABC Islands

This was a great snorkeling spot. It takes a little while to swim out to the reef but it is well worth it. It's much less crowded than the northern spots and feels more wild. Pretty good variety of fish and coral. The surf can be a bit rough on windy days.

08/09/2005        3.34      Lake Wazee, Black River Falls Wisconsin, USA Mid

Had a nice time at site 2. Diving the wall down to just over 100 ft was great. From site 2, you can reach 100 feet by being only 40 yards or so off shore. I hear the forest on the other side of the Lake is an enjoyable experience.

07/26/2005        3.51      John Pennekamp Florida, USA East

We dove and had a wonderful time. We dove 2 dives, both ranging from 30-45 feet with good viz and almost no current. The reefs, sharks, fish, all of it was incredible! There are even a few swim thru corals and the reef formations are amazing! Highly recommended!

07/24/2005        2.69      Whale Cove Massachusetts, USA East

This dive site was very difficult to haul gear to due to the several hundred yard trek to get to the beach. Not worth the trouble unless you just want to say you dove it (like I did!)

07/19/2005        3.77      Kahalu'u Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

I'm not a diver...just went snorkeling here. Someone mentioned in the photos not to leave valuables visible in your car, but don't leave them in the trunk either. We had several items stolen, including our camera with all of our vacation photos on it. This is a fun, albeit crowded place to snorkel, just use caution. After we were robbed we realized there is an obvious ongoing operation in the parking lot. Guys who just hang out in the lot all day.

07/17/2005        3.79      Koloa Landing Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Harlequin shrimp, dragon morays, dwarf morays, devil scorpionfish, titan scorpionfish, leaf scorpionfish, spotted eagle rays, peacock flounders, frog fish, and many more rare creatures for the trained eye.

07/13/2005        3.67      Lake Travis, Austin Texas, USA Mid

Recently dove this lake at Windy Point. Loads of fish (big cats, perch, bluegill) could be found at the platforms all the way down to 60 feet. Viz cleared up around 45-50 ft as the temp dropped to the mid 70's from the mid to high 80's. A great place to start diving or just to practice some skills, and cheap to get into on weekdays ($5)!

07/12/2005        2.38      HMS Culloden New York, USA East

This was my first shore dive on Long Island. Getting to the site was difficult. In order to get to the water you'll need to hike down a cliff, which is even more difficult with scuba gear. The day I went, visibility was about 6 ft and there was a relatively strong bottom current. If you go, don't expect to see a ship if it has long since deteriorated and is now buried; however, there are a lot of crabs here and, when I went in mid-august, I spotted 2 small tropical butterfly fish!

07/10/2005        3.43      Ahukini Landing Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

While it takes a bit of a kick to get to the site, it is well worth it. The bottom is strewn with old WWII ordinance (DO NOT TOUCH AS THE ORDINANCE IS STILL LIVE) everything ranging from 20mm to .50 calibers to mortar and anti-aircraft rounds. To the discerning diver, one can tell where the ship ground out on the reef. A must for any WWII buff or a beginning diver who wants to try a new dive.

07/08/2005        2.99      Shark's Cove Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

June 2005 Surf less than 2ft. Great visibility at about 70ft. Water temp 78 deg surf, 74 deg bottom (40ft). Many rocks and formations along bottom. Lots of marine life including: turtles, eels, starfish, octopus, and a variety of fish. Restrooms and shower at location. Foodland located about 1/4 mile.

06/23/2005        1.45      LA - Lunada Bay California Mid, USA West

Dangerous cliff access. Not that good when you get there.

06/09/2005        4.18      Gulliver's Lake Ontario, Canada

Gulliver's is a terrific place to go for your first dive for the year. It will allow you to refresh your skills before you begin some more difficult dives. The lake is filled with small mouth bass that love to follow divers, and they're easy to feed by hand. I definitely recommend going to Gulliver's for your first dive of the year.

06/07/2005        3.76      Shark's Cove Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

There is always something to see and there is always somewhere new to look at. I could dive Shark's Cove every day.

06/04/2005        3.78      Airplane Wreck Curacao, ABC Islands

We stayed for 10 days at Sunset Waters, and went for over a dozen shore dives through the lagoon to give us some variety from the boat dives (which were very good). The reef at the wreck and to the south ("Wet Suit City") is in great shape. We never experienced significant currents, and the visibility, except for one day after a heavy rain, was Cayman-like. Take a camera and look for bristleworms, lettuce leaf nudibranchs and arrow crabs. We routinely encountered scorpionfish, so watch out where you put your hands! The entrance and exit through the sandy lagoon will spoil you. Don't waste your time diving north of the wreck toward the harbor--it's silted up.

06/01/2005        2.63      Morrison Quarry Quebec, Canada

Great check out area. Excellent for beginners and testing out new gear!!

05/28/2005        3.98      Coco View Wall Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean

Very nice wall!

05/17/2005        3.52      Lake Crescent/East Beach Washington, USA West

This site is a good dive for all skill levels. Not a lot of animal life. There are some interesting car wrecks around the point of East Beach. The vis is some of the best in Washington state. The site can be boring if not diving a wreck or rock garden.

05/15/2005        3.18      Ceder Hill Ontario, Canada

An Excellent Dive!

05/15/2005        3.23      The Lighthouse Ontario, Canada

Excellent dive site!

05/13/2005        4.36      Wet Suit City Curacao, ABC Islands

Great dive. Dive this site at night!

05/12/2005        2.87      Magic Island Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Not much enjoyment from Magic Island, the swim out can be difficult, especially around the point where the waves break. You can feel like you are spending an eternity swimming and not going anywhere. Once out there is not much to see, and vis isn't great. Walk from parking lot is long, but not terrible.

05/06/2005        3.88      Makaha Beach Park (Caverns) Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Dove this site a few times in April. Had a great time. Was amazed about how much sea life I saw. Seeing a couple reef sharks while going through the caverns and the Eagle Rays "stacked in formation" was definitely a highlight. Lots of curious fish, even got a head butt by one. :-) Viz was excellent at least 75+. Great dive for all levels.

04/29/2005        3.99      Leleiwi Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Good site for Hilo diving!

04/27/2005        3.17      Kailua-Bay The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

I went here in 2001and it was great. We sat on the beach in front of the hotel and my whole family snorkeled including my dad who never does anything like that. The area was loaded with fish. All kinds too. I swam with a turtle for about an hour and half. My wife said she was about to call the Coast Guard because I was gone for so long. Lots of fun.

04/20/2005        2.35      Bonne Terre Mines, Bonne Terre Missouri, USA Mid

Expensive, but worth going at least once. Vis is over 100 feet. The water is cold so bring a dry suit if you got one. There is one bass that lives near the dock, so check him out. Everyone has an different version of this place, so I decided to check it out for myself. Other than being a little, expensive I give it a big thumbs up and have been back several times. Be prepared for the boring safety video and make sure you understand how the system of numbered trails works. They are broken into sets of 4, and you must do 3 or 4 to move onto the next level (and see the cooler stuff). So if you want to go back without repeating anything, you might want to do the 3 dives a day. Each dive is 60 bucks or so.

04/20/2005        2.61      Lake Wazee, Black River Falls Wisconsin, USA Mid

I did my trimix training here. Vis was around 60 feet. Very clear, but very cold. Bottom temps were around 36 F. Most of the dive were right off the ramp (can't remember the site number) We went down a marker about 75 yards off shore, staging gear on the nice sand was great too. I hit 233 a little past Jimmy Hoffa. The wall on the far side is a great dive as well. Very large. It starts about 60 and goes down to 200 or so. You swim along it and prob never see the start or end. This is a awesome place for tech training. Buy the book at the ranger station for some good insider info on the dives spots. Dive safe.

04/20/2005        2.21      Blue Water Lake, Joplin Missouri, USA Mid

This is a good place to do all kinds of dives. Everything from easy 30 foot stuff, to 170 foot + cave diving. A dry suit is really nice to have as the water is usually about 52 ish at depth. Vis can be anywhere from 6 foot to 30 foot + depending on your luck and depth. There's lot's of stuff to see including a airplane, lots of boats, and other misc. stuff. There's plenty of cavern and some cave in this old lead quarry so be careful. Some people complain about the hill down to the water, but its really not that bad if you're in good enough shape to be diving anyway. Air fills and the rental stuff can be had as well as Nitrox and I believe trimix if your qualified. Captain John is a wealth of knowledge in technical diving and will talk your ear off if given the chance. The gate fee is 10 bucks and the "tech club" is an extra 40 this year if you want to go deep with doubles. You will find divers ranging from open water to DPV cave divers here so finding a buddy is no prob. Dive safe!

04/14/2005        2.29      Hudson Grotto Florida, USA East

(no comment)

04/11/2005        3.50      Rainbow River Florida, USA East

Amazingly clear. Enjoyable 'float' down the river. Unique experience watching the springs bubble up through the sand on the bottom.

04/06/2005        4.19      Crystal River Florida, USA East

Fun dive! Recommended for all divers of all ages and skill! Also great to snorkel! There are over 400 manatees in Crystal River, not to mention lots of other life, coral, everything! A must for any Florida diver!

04/01/2005        3.25      Black Rock (Sheraton) Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Info on Scuba Kiosk at Sheraton: Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00pm. Tank and weights: $22.50. Sheraton-Maui Concierge (808)662-8135 Direct. Hawaii law also requires a dive flag.

03/31/2005        3.87      Place of Refuge The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Lots of turtles and lots of fish!

03/30/2005        3.32      Cannery Park California North, USA West

A lot of people get certified here. Use the entrance at the trail head and seriously watch out for some rocks. Flat in the morning, it was about 55F with a slight surge. This place is also known as Breakwater Beach or Coast Guard Beach.

03/30/2005        4.52      Turtle  Reef Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Saw huge schools of tarpon and several turtles. The reef is incredible, but be sure to watch your depth gauge, easy to go deep without knowing it. Really no reason to go very deep, very nice shallow dive and your tank will last longer. I also suggest snorkeling out and back.

03/19/2005        3.85      Haigh Quarry, Bradley Illinois, USA Mid

Nice site for Illinois - fairly clear except after rains. Lots of navigation and OW certs done here, not to mention other advanced certs. Has a deep section and other quarry machinery to dive through. Check out web site at www.Haighquarry.com. Mapquest give directions for listing under Haigh Enterprises. Easy to find with paved roads all the way. Concessions, showers, changing rooms. tank refills and dive service shop on site. Golf cart pick-up and delivery service for refills for extra $1. Concessions at quarry beach.

03/19/2005        3.63      Blue Grotto Florida, USA East

100 feet deep and 100 feet visibility - intermediate air dome for emergencies or just testing. No crowds, clear water, no plant and minimal animal life, just a great grotto. Easy for a non-cave diver. Just a walk from the parking and shelters to the steps and the dock into the water via steps. Excellent pre-dive briefing by staff.

03/19/2005        4.49      Palancar Park Cozumel, Caribbean

Amazing place to dive. Went to 85 ft and then went on a night dive later. Nice current-not too strong. A lot of swim throughs, but beginner divers tended to run low on air early. Recommend advance or experienced divers go to deeper depths only. All boat dives on this trip. No rough seas. Lots of animal life and coral reefs not damaged by hurricanes of summer, 2004. Love to go back soon!

03/19/2005        3.85      Manatee Springs Florida, USA East

Lots of manatees - few crowds. Need at least a 3-7 mil suit with hood. Temperature about 72 degrees. Visibility was 10-15 feet early morning. Be aware of FL law concerning manatees. No diving, just snorkeling. No flash photography. No chasing or feeding. Must enter water from boats VERY quietly so as not to disturb manatees. Fabulous experience for everyone of any age. Winter is best time since crowds are few.

03/18/2005        3.52      Union Bay Wreck Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Drive to Union Bay boat ramp and park in front of the Large Propeller. Gear up at the picnic tables then walk to the end of the short breakwater. Enter the water and at the end of the break water there is a float attached to a rope that is tied off to the wreck - you can not miss it. The wreck is 100ft long and covered in sea life, including many large fish and a large octopus.

03/14/2005        3.25      Devil's Grotto Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Nice!

03/11/2005        2.60      Hoop Pole Cove Massachusetts, USA East

A nice spot, but bring someone who knows the area. If your compass skills are off, you can head into open, dangerous water. Also please, please do not park at the actual site. The residents don't like it and buddies of mine have been towed (deservedly).

03/07/2005        3.50      Honolua Bay Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Excellent unless there is surf. Entry can be slippery.

03/07/2005        3.58      Mokule'ia Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Hiking the stairs is a challenge, but saves long surface swim from Honoloa to dive the point.

03/03/2005        2.96      Gilboa Quarry, Gilboa Ohio, USA East

Best quarry diving in Ohio!

03/03/2005        2.00      Plum Run Diving, Peebles Ohio, USA East

Fun To Dive, but too bad it's closed to the public.

03/02/2005        3.46      Playa Bengi Bonaire North, ABC Islands

If you scout out the beach before you approach you won't have to hand your gear down a cliff!! We walked a little to the left and just had to scoot down a small sand dune with our gear. (Well, it wasn't a huge cliff by any means. )

03/02/2005        4.75      Lake McConaughy, Ogallala Nebraska, USA Mid

It is good!

02/19/2005        3.13      Bad Medicine Lake, Moorhead Minnesota, USA Mid

This is a great location for beginners to advanced. Crawfish are abundant, and water clarity is excellent for lakes in this region.

02/12/2005        4.66      Coco View Wall Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean

CoCo View is AMAZING!! I think every diver in the world should experience it at least once. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, experienced dive masters, excellent dive conditions both in the water and on the dock at the resort. Try it...I promise you'll be back for more & more!!!

02/07/2005        4.32      Honolua Bay Maui, Hawaiian Islands

First 100 ft. or so has a lot of silt due to a small creek that enters the bay on the left side of the shore. After that, the snorkeling is great in the clear water. Colorful coral and fish abound as well as several turtles. Bring your underwater camera!

02/04/2005        3.20      Dutch Springs Pennsylvania, USA East

Awesome dive location. Lots to see. I have been there probably 12 or 13 times in last two years, still not old.

01/30/2005        3.29      De Palm Slope Aruba, ABC Islands

I snorkel, so my evaluation is based on that. The site is great for diving. My complaint is that they over charge for the trip there. You used to be able to just pay the ferry ride over. Now, they make you pay 50 bucks to get there, they give you crappy food, and the next thing you know, it's time to go. I love the site for the snorkel, but the price is a turn off.

01/29/2005        4.56      Porteau Cove Vancouver, BC, Canada

Easy entry and exit, and every dive there is something different to see. Take your camera and enjoy!

01/21/2005        4.59      Place of Refuge The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Great dive site except for the cement block graffiti; you would think local divers and divers from around the world would not allow such a disgrace. Whoever dropped the cement blocks down there smashed the reef with dozens of them, and in such a beautiful environment why would we want to read 'ALOHA' and some ass's initials?

01/20/2005        3.73      North Star USVI, St. Croix, Caribbean

Entry can be hard. The Wall is absolutely awesome at this site! Loved it!

01/20/2005        3.74      Blue Springs State Park Florida, USA East

Awesome place to dive, but it is good to go with someone who has dived there before, since they can find all the cool things. Like the swim-through and the air bubble. Nice and cheap, too; only 10 dollars or 40 for a year round pass to all the state parks.

01/20/2005        5.00      Epcot Dive Quest Florida, USA East

Awesome it is well worth it. You will see so many different kinds of fishes and the sharks are really cool. The gear is top of the line and they provide it all. Also we had the last dive of the day and the gear was nice a dry to start out with, and if we had any fitting problems they took care of it.

01/14/2005        4.47      Cas Abao Curacao, ABC Islands

Good spot to be!

01/12/2005        4.45      Breakwater Cove California North, USA West

Break water is an excellent place for beginning divers, it also has its advantages for divers trying to improve their skills and take classes. If you are just in the area and wanting to dive, it has a large amount of wild life and plant life to look at as long as you go out about 150 yards from shore. This site is also very nice since the bottom is not that deep and gives you a lot of time to look around and not worry about air pressure.

01/11/2005        2.94      Mukilteo State Park Washington, USA West

Site can be current-intensive but if currents are read right you can make a mini-drift dive of it.

01/07/2005        2.65      Blue Grotto Florida, USA East

Nice site to test if you are up to the challenge of an overhead environment. Good visibility and temp was 69 degrees. Too expensive for what it is, however: $30/day $10 fill.

12/27/2004        2.91      Pompano Beach Florida, USA East

Great for beginner to intermediate scuba. Almost a five for snorkeling. Plenty of shops nearby for fills and for the occasional forgotten equipment. One shop is within a couple hundred feet, off main street. During our visit we saw a large school of 'Lookdown' near the pier, and several unidentified large fish.

12/18/2004        3.38      Cathedral Rocks Massachusetts, USA East

Great site for a deep shore dive. Max depth is 83' at high tide on sandy bottom. Parking is easy, access to water is easy if you walk it without gear first and pick your route.

12/08/2004        3.84      Kahalu'u Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Pretty crowded, but lots of fish and turtles too. Lots of shallow areas, lifegaurds on duty, and a nice big breakwater, all add to the comfort level of begginers.

11/29/2004        4.52      Richardson Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Incredible fish diversity (the most species I have seen in one area on this island), frequented by honu/green sea turtles. There are nice corals in the deeper far end of the cove. Great place for snorkelers of all experience, no need to scuba. Rocks protect most of the cove, so even when the ocean is rough, you can still swim there just fine, but visibility drops. Haven't checked it out at night yet. Has a nice black sand beach to lounge on, but it can get crowded with lots of children. Bathrooms are okay, has outdoor showers. Please don't step on the corals! :0

11/29/2004        3.40      Isaac Hale Beach Park The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Haven't been scuba diving here, only free diving. Many reef fish, many sea turtles, spinner dolphins frequent beyond reef, have seen Galapagos sharks. High surf, current can get pretty strong, sometimes really bad visibility. Puna has the most beautiful coastline on the Big Island. Caution: not a safe area at night.

11/29/2004        2.45      Clark's Beach New York, USA East

Hard to reach rocky beach, not great parking and lots of fisherman. Technically, I never dove here despite it being a popular spot. Spooked by lots of fisherman that don't seem to mind casting over your head ... which is why I didn't go in the first time. The second time I thought I'd try this spot with a local dive club, the road was closed off with a heavy chain. A few phone calls later found that the property providing access to the beach has been sold by the county and is now private. Unless someone else posts with an update, this spot is now closed.

11/25/2004        4.21      Ponquogue Bridge New York, USA East

Entering the water in the fall is easy and fast ... not many folks fishing off the dock. I suggest you wade to the dock in the water and then submerge when you get there. Beginner divers need to especially exercise caution because you really need to be on top of the time and conditions around you. When the slack is over, the current comes on fast and strong and gets to be a bit of a tough swim (from experience). Otherwise, it's scenic with lots of animal life and rather enjoyable. I went in after a storm and vis was about 10 feet. I'm told most of the time vis is about 30+ feet, enough to see the next bridge post under water. Its a popular spot but you need a parking permit.

11/10/2004        3.43      Mukilteo T-Dock Washington, USA West

Did my 4 open water certification dives here. Very nice. So much to see. Easy in and out.

10/28/2004        3.16      St. Clair River Michigan, USA Mid

Blue water bridge to Black river, shore dive off the seawall. 20 ship wrecks within 3 miles, most are wooden schooners, current is fast and dangerous, need to dive with a local on your first couple of dives. Must be in good shape to climb back out of the water on the ladders. Dives are kicken!

10/24/2004        2.75      The Hideaway at Princeville Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Haven't been diving at this location, but I hike in here at least 1-3 times a year. Warning to scuba divers: This is a long, v-e-r-y steep dirt trail down to a remote beach with NO facilities at all. Tough with heavy gear!! On the photo showing the stairs, the stairs END right after the corner shown, then the muddy trail depends on how hard it has rained the last week - and this is the rainy side of Kauai! Beach is small but beautiful and waves, especially in winter, can be enormous!!! Only get in the water if surf is calm.

10/22/2004        3.54      Lauderdale by the Sea Florida, USA East

Snorkeled the site the afternoon before diving with family, wife, 20 and 14 y/o. Snorkeled out past the end of the pier. Visibility the same both days 45 feet. Saw school of tarpon, 8-10 of them, each about 5 feet. Saw angel fish, cuda, various other tropicals. Long swim in and out until you see something, but I have been told this is probably the best shore dive in Florida. Saw many of the same fish we see on Key Largo Reefs, just not as many and poorer visibility.

10/12/2004        3.53      Puako Church The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

A little bumpy going in but, once past the shallow water, I enjoyed one of my best snorkeling dives ever. A virtual aquarium of fish. Once past the reef you find yourself in deeper water with a terrific level of visibility. My best dive in Hawaii was of the southern point below the boat hoists. I went in with calm seas and was fine. This is not an area for a beginner at all.

10/11/2004        4.59      Lydgate State Park Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

I have MS and walk with Forearm crutches and enjoyed the climb down to snorkel. I had to go back for more! The time spent at Shark's cove will be remembered by myself and family.

09/30/2004        3.00      Jeff Davis Memorial Bonaire North, ABC Islands

Really good!

09/28/2004        2.78      Vortex Springs Florida, USA East

I did my OW check out dives here. And have been back once since. It's a pleasant dive. The area is not huge but good. There are usually a large number of classes here. So they can stir up the water and knock down vis. I would try to get there real early or during the week to avoid the crowds. This is also a good place to practice your skills, as there is no current. Much of it is in the 30 or so depth. And a good place to go in Winter, when the Gulf is too cold.

09/24/2004        3.32      St. Lawrence River Ontario, Canada

Rothesay (Prescot) and Conestoga (Cardinal) wrecks. Excellent wreck dives.

09/24/2004        3.53      St. Lawrence River Ontario, Canada

The Bruce ( Ottawa ) in the Ottawa river. Nice wreck dive located directly bellow the Ottawa rowing club site docks. Easy to find wreck. Water is very dark so the visibility is very low. Fun dive for intermediate and advance divers. Not recommended for beginners.

09/24/2004        4.03      Whytecliff Park Vancouver, BC, Canada

I am from Ottawa and I dive in fresh water ( St-Laurence ). I was amazed with the difference between salt water and fresh water. The aquatic live of salt water is amazing. I saw millions of star fish at this site.

09/22/2004        3.63      Baby Beach Reef Aruba, ABC Islands

Amazing! But unfortunately I have heard that, ever since the hurricane, all of the reef had been torn to pieces, and it's a wreck. Can anyone confirm this?

09/22/2004        3.59      Mangel Halto Reef Aruba, ABC Islands

This is a great place to learn how to scuba without having to take the course in a pool. It's the perfect environment to practice, and that's where I learned! It's also great for a first time night dive!

09/20/2004        3.21      Hoop Pole Cove Massachusetts, USA East

Good dive site... challenging entry/exit. Go at high tide.

09/19/2004        4.00      Mendocino Bay California North, USA West

Great place to go Abalone diving. Watch out for those seals as they will come right up to you.

09/17/2004        4.22      La Jolla Cove California South, USA West

The best place to snorkel. You don’t have to worry about waves because there are none. Parking really sucks and is the number one turn-off about this spot.

09/06/2004        3.79      Atlantis Bonaire South, ABC Islands

Easy and enjoyable site!

09/01/2004        2.71      St. Lawrence River Ontario, Canada

Rothesay (Prescot) and Conestoga (Cardinal) wrecks.

08/27/2004        3.79      Sea View Hotel Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Dove the Sea View 2 days after Charley hit Grand Cayman. Vis was still very good. Easy entry and exit. Great place for after dive refreshments. If you're willing to swim a little you can get to the wall from shore.

08/16/2004        4.38      Marine Room California South, USA West

Reef can have a tremendous amount of life due to being in a marine preserve, including large schools of bait fish, bat-rays, sting rays, leopard sharks, barracudas, kelp bass, etc.

08/15/2004        4.70      Cardiff State Beach California South, USA West

When the surf is flat this shallow reef dive is one of the best in CA. The Surf grass, hollows and channels, and kelp provide fantastic habitat for sheep-crab, lobster, sheephead, banded and shovel-nose guitarfish, as well as myriad smaller creatures

07/31/2004        4.01      Makaha Beach Park (Caverns) Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Great location, especially with the turtle cleaning station, massive turtles....if you can find the right spot to look. Great for snorkling/freediving too.

07/30/2004        3.31      Ke'e Lagoon Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Nice sheltered entry with lots of turtles and fish on outside of reef. Get there by 7 or 8 and you'll have the place to yourself. Get there by 2 and you won't find a parking place!

07/27/2004        2.18      Playa Lagun Curacao, ABC Islands

Nice spot but not worth a listing in the top ten of Curacao places. Saw turtle and lobsters. Small area in front of the lagoon is the best. The Dutch dive shop at the parking could use some more focus on customers. Had to do my best to get tanks and drinks. Almost seemed too much trouble.

07/26/2004        2.98      Lana'i Lookout (Scenic Lookout) Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

This by far is one of the best dives on the island. During the day the visibility is great, and at night bring a spear because if you want fish you will get them here. Before you attempt this dive call the surf report line. If waves are more then 3 feet forget the dive; if wave are one to three then the dive is doable but it will be rough getting in. I love this dive! Every time I go there it is different. And I always find something new.

07/17/2004        2.59      Twin Quarries, Circleville Ohio, USA East

Good training site!

07/12/2004        3.00      Cerulean Springs, Cadiz Tennessee, USA Mid

This place is in Kentucky!

07/01/2004        3.30      Ship's Cove Maine, USA East

Great site for an easy dive. The rock wall on the left side of the cove can be fun to explore.

06/30/2004        2.69      Cattle Point Park Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Pretty boring dive, lots of leaf kelp some grass, a few crab, starfish, etc. Went out about 500 meters and only got to 30 ft

06/29/2004        2.82      Salt Island Massachusetts, USA East

No comment.!

06/24/2004        3.34      Monterey State Beach California North, USA West

The dive here is not so much the in-shore part but the two "wrecks" (a yacht and half-track) about 400yds out, the kelp gives them away in the spring/summer months. A long surface swim is needed but they are only in about 30 ft of water. The wildlife is very good, probably since the site has rarely been visited by divers. The current can be strong but the underwater trip back to the beach is pretty good with beds of Sand Dollars and Starfish scattered everywhere. Need to get in early for a parking spot.

06/13/2004        3.83      Gilboa Quarry, Gilboa Ohio, USA East

This is a wonderful dive site. Just be sure you check in at the office first. The owner is a wonderful guy as long as you follow the rules and the staff is great in helping answer your questions.

06/11/2004        4.05      Shark's Cove Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Clear clean waters, easy currents in tide pool, excellent sea life, somewhat rocky shore.

06/09/2004        3.54      La'ie Point Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

It was an awesome time up at La'ie Point in Oahu. It totally rocked!

06/05/2004        3.65      Sheraton Caverns Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Very nice beginner dive site and night dive site.

05/29/2004        3.60      Lake Wazee, Black River Falls Wisconsin, USA Mid

Wazee was great. This was my first dive past 30ft and it was bright visibility and about 20+ft. Water Temp at 67ft was about 40. Had fun and will go again.

05/26/2004        3.62      Mermet Springs, Vienna Illinois, USA Mid

There is a lot to do at Mermet. I think the best is the Boeing 727.

05/25/2004        3.55      Smith's Cove Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Saw more wildlife on this shoredive than most of boat dives!!!

05/19/2004        1.73      Nelson Ledges Ohio, USA East

No comment.

05/19/2004        3.78      Cemetery Reef Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Possibly the best snorkel sight on 7 mile beach, Cemetery Reef is an easy swim about 100 yards from shore. The larger coral heads nearly poke out of the water, and are full of crevices for exploration. Fish food and an underwater camera make for a more memorable experience.

05/17/2004        4.16      Gilboa Quarry, Gilboa Ohio, USA East

No Comment

05/17/2004        3.90      Lighthouse Point Bonaire South, ABC Islands

Because of the current a very nice but very rough site. Large and much soft coral (not seen any other dive site at Bonaire). Hard to get in, fast current while diving, dangerous to get out.

05/17/2004        3.34      Honolua Bay Maui, Hawaiian Islands

No bugs, no cars broken into, or broken glass for that matter. You need to get there by 10AM or so, or the parking fills up quickly as space is limited. Getting in and out of the water's a little tricky due to round rocks near shore. There's not much to see in the middle, but along the sides snorkeling is great. Lots of turtles, eels, butterfly fish, parrot fish.....the list goes on. Go to the blowhole at mile marker 38 after snorkeling at this location.

05/14/2004        1.65      Aurora Reservoir Colorado, USA West

Not much to see other than some crawdads and a Cessna twin engine that was sunk and stripped of anything remotely interesting. Tons of cert classes and tons of mud. Visibility almost always poor. Otherwise, it's AWESOME.

05/12/2004        4.14      De Palm Slope Aruba, ABC Islands

Best snorkel spot in Aruba. No cheap ferry-- you must buy a snorkel package for 50. Well worth it as you walk into the water from stairs (from the bar). Blue parrot fish, sea turtles, and crab are common. The coral close to the access point is not great. Best to swim out past the pink buoy to 20+ feet of water where you will find a "healthier coral" and turtles. Go with a group as the waves will toss you around this far out and you must pass over a shallow coral wall to get to the deep stuff.

05/03/2004        3.42      Amphitrite Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Go to sunset House Hotel in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. Giant stride off the concrete walkway and you are in 15 feet of surge. Head 150 degrees until you hit 50 feet depth and there you will find Simon Morris's 9 ft cast bronze sculpture of the most beautiful mermaid, Amphitrite. The reef is bashed from beginner divers, those taking courses, and much use, but still plenty of marine life. Very crowded!!! With rescue courses tying people to the mermaid, navigation courses, photography courses, open water courses. The exit was a few short steps up the ladder and a freshwater rinse off. Easy, pretty, way too busy but the mermaid was a joy to behold with all the angel fish surrounding her head. After Amphitrite, the best part was the apres dive beer at My Bar a few steps from the shore.

05/02/2004        4.95      Airplane Wreck Curacao, ABC Islands

We stayed at the Sunset Waters resort at which the dive site is located. We did multiple day and night dives. Excellent coral and fish life. Best reef diving is to the left of the lagoon. Excellent dive shop!

04/30/2004        3.05      Edmonds Underwater Park Washington, USA West

This site is large and has lots of stuff on the bottom, I'll give it that. It is also really good for beginners. But really it's just a beach with a bunch of junk sunk; the terrain is just sand and lots of it. To see anything substantial requires a long surface swim. If nothing was sunk there, it would be a pointless dive. To those who think this is the best site they've seen, come up to Vancouver and dive the Cut at Whytecliff Park; You won't regret it.

04/30/2004        2.95      Superior Producer Curacao, ABC Islands

Superior Producer is the best wreck out there. It's a little scary when the large cruise ships are in, but well worth it. Sometimes the water is a emerald green color on the way down, but it will clear up once you hit the wreck. Watch out where you park your car as local hooligans might try to break in. A good solution is to have someone drop you off and arrange a pickup after the dive. Make sure to check out the artifacts left over in the hull of the ship, there is a purse and a shirt down there for sure. The best secret is the air pocket in a cargo hold on the side of the ship. Nothing is stranger than breathing air under 100 feet of water! (Great spot for a quick romantic moment, as well.) =)

04/29/2004        3.11      Blue Grotto Florida, USA East

Easy to find location. Camping on site is available and is a good location for check-out dives. This dive will help someone get over the fear of darkness. There is a guide line down and around large rock formation. It's an experience, but I would only take a new diver back there. Not too much for the experienced diver.

04/29/2004        3.64      Cemetery Reef Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Awesome snorkel site. We had a windy week which made the other areas on Grand Cayman a bit rougher, so we kept coming back to Cemetery Reef over and over again. Re Directions: It's right by the cemetery across from the fire station.

04/29/2004        2.77      Blue Grotto Florida, USA East

Went to Blue Grotto as part of my open water checkout. Nice place, but can become easily over-crowded due to small size. Must put on gear near parking area and descend about 30-40 feet/50 yards down uneven stairs to entry/exit point. This isn't bad on entry, but after a dive the return trip up the stairs can be challenging.

04/29/2004        4.56      West Palm Beach Florida, USA East

WPB is some of the best diving in Florida. Trips are reasonable price also. If you want a GREAT charter, 2 boat slips over from the Rampage is the NARCOSIS. I've dove both and the Rampage requires you to exit the water on your knees. Very uncomfortable. You will not be disappointed when diving the Narcosis.

04/27/2004        3.75      Plum Run Diving, Peebles Ohio, USA East

(no comment)

04/26/2004        2.44      Aquatic Park Alabama, USA East

Decent Stuff to look at. Vis was low when I went and not much animal life that I could find.

04/23/2004        3.72      Albert Head Lagoon Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Good Dive, abundant Marine life ( Octopus, anemone urchins) with a bottom depth from 20 to 60 feet. Easy shore entry, little current, fair visibility make this an excellent beginner dive or for one who just wants a relaxing dive with a fair bit or marine life

04/15/2004        3.12      Pebble Beach Massachusetts, USA East

Nice easy dive with decent temperature, but skin suit, wet suit, hood and thick gloves are strongly advised. Large amounts of flounder and striped bass had been seen several times. Crabs inhabit the majority of the shallower bottoms.

04/15/2004        3.61      South Crescent Bay California South, USA West

I've been diving Crescent for many years, because this site has a lot to offer. Deadmans reef, Seal Rock and Pinnacles are more advanced type dives but can be done by less experienced divers, as long as they are accompanied by more experienced divers who have dived this area before. Average vis. in winter is approx. 15ft with avg. temps around 55 degrees. I have experienced 50ft vis and temps in the mid 60's. Like most good dive sites in Southern California, you need to go to the beach and check the conditions for your self! I would have missed out on some great diving had based my decision to dive solely on dive reports from local shops and or publications, etc. If you're in need of a buddy, there are several great dive clubs in the local area that welcome new divers of all levels of experience with open arms. You don't even have to become a member to dive with the clubs, in most cases.

04/12/2004        3.69      Alua Beach The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Aloha, we went in the morning we were about 60ft when we encountered pods of spinner dolphins about 200 yards from entry. We saw a white tip shark and the rest of fish life was plentiful.

04/07/2004        2.99      Hearst Beach California Mid, USA West

When I came in the summer and every time I drove by this spot the visibility looked pretty bad. We dove it once and had about 1ft vis. Besides that this spot is easy to enter and has some excellent potential with lots of reefs and kelp beds. I will return on a better day.

04/07/2004        3.53      Jade Cove California Mid, USA West

This is referred to as a gorilla dive for a reason, it's tough, I mean really tough. First of all for either the north cove or the south cove the hike is very difficult and you will have to hike down washed out trails down sea cliffs with very loose rocks and poison oak. Be prepared to hike all of your gear and bring some good hiking boots also. The surge is very strong as is the surf and the shore line is predominated by boulders and a small spot of gravel beach. I recommend that you take your time with this one but the benefits are very rewarding. Here at jade cove is one of the few places you can actually hunt for California Blue Jade and it is fairly abundant here to. The fish are huge here and I believe it is one of the few places I have dived in CA where you can see some pristine wildlife due to its inaccessibility. Bring water and food, and maybe a wheel barrel to carry your stuff. Good luck because you will need it.

04/06/2004        3.00      Malibu - Redondo California Mid, USA West

Sweetness!

04/05/2004        3.00      Mahukona The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

More and bigger reef fish here than anywhere on the Big Island. I need more dives to see it all, chain and boiler are extras for topography. Saw an eagle ray here on my wife's birthday, her favorite present.

04/05/2004        4.08      Place of Refuge The Big Island, Hawaiian Islands

Have dove this site many times, for its visibility and ease of access. Hardly any beach, so sand doesn't get stirred up. Mucho turtles, spinner dolphins, and long finned anthias on south side. One of my favorite sites. Go early and avoid the crowds and snorkel boats.

03/29/2004        4.85      Edmonds Underwater Park Washington, USA West

Check out the new boat that was sunk. Right now, there are three boats right together. The new boat is a 40' wooden boat sank about a month ago

03/29/2004        4.00      Fox Island Washington, USA West

I have only dove the west wall here. This is a very beautiful dive site with nice ledges and a lot of vegetation growing on the walls. We dove down to the lower second wall first and it was cool to find an octo in one of the many holes in the sandstone walls - nice contour. The shallower wall was my favorite part of the dive as it was covered in various kinds of kelp and a lot of small creatures living amongst them - quite a few nudibranches. I think the thing that sets this dive site apart from other dives I have done in the narrows is the abundance of plant life. The day was so nice we could look up the wall and see the sunlight shining through the kelp as it swayed with the current - very nice dive and a must do.

03/28/2004        3.48      Lydgate State Park Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

This was an EXCELLENT place to introduce small children to snorkeling. The protective sea wall keeps the water very calm so there are no waves or currents, but within the wall there is quite a variety of fish for the little ones to see. There is also a nice sand beach and a second, smaller and shallower protected area for toddlers. There are bathroom facilities, a huge playground, and a snack bar nearby. A wonderful way for a young family to spend the day on Kauai. Experienced snorkelers and divers would probably not be interested in this area.

03/26/2004        2.67      South Casa California South, USA West

Tough Diving!

03/19/2004        3.40      Deer Creek Road California Mid, USA West

Hands down a top ten dive location for Ventura County.

03/19/2004        3.85      Eden Rock Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Great Snorkeling site. They have an on-site Scuba and Snorkel facility for rentals and arrangements. There are stairs for entry into the water. If there are waves, it can be a little tough to navigate and tough to get your fins on. Watch out for sea urchins. Wish I were there now!

03/16/2004        3.58      Kapalua Bay Maui, Hawaiian Islands

This site is wonderful for the beginner to the advanced diver/snorkeler. The entry is easy and the reef is shallow. The first 50 feet in are a bit murky, but once out of the river runoff, it is fantastic snorkeling. Leave your car unlocked - the locals like to look through your stuff and if you lock your doors they will break in.

03/12/2004        4.35      Chankanaab State Park Cozumel, Caribbean

This is truly a beautiful snorkel. Anyone would enjoy this to the utmost!

03/10/2004        3.43      Aliso Beach Park California South, USA West

The best area is at the very north end of the beach where the reef and Aloso rock starts. Great underwater structures and caves as you progress North through the reefs. At the very tip of the rock formation the current and swell are very strong DO NOT GET CLOSE TO THE REEFS, you can get projected to it and risk injury or death ( Summer 1994) Life and plants are there and not near as abundant as it used to be before the construction started on top of the cliff. The storm water runoff deposited so much dirt and soil than the area lost 50 to 70% of its beauty, it is however still very interesting and inhabited. Night diving is great, lots of lobsters, calicos, perchs, Garibaldis and some occasional sand shark and rays still swimming around. Be safe.

02/29/2004        3.65      Black Sand Beach Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Great site. Entered a cavern with at least a 400 lb turtle. Many eels and scorpion fish

02/29/2004        2.82      USS Huron North Carolina, USA East

There is a public beach access about 150 yds North of the Nags Head Pier. The access has a historical sign about the wreck, plus, there is a pavilion that describes the history and current description of dive site. The wreck is usually buoyed during the summer months. Swim to anchor line and down to bow. Explore the wreck, however, do not take anything with you. This wreck is protected by the state. There are still cannonballs, guns, etc that can be observed. Rinse off showers are available when you exit.

02/26/2004        3.61      Sunabe Seawall Japan, Pacific

Excellent site for all levels though not much hard coral. For this you should spend 70 dollars and go to the Keramas (near by islands)

02/17/2004        3.24      Poipu Beach Park Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Good place for snorkeling. Care should be taken near the rocks as the surf can be strong.

02/17/2004        3.12      Lydgate State Park Kauai, Hawaiian Islands

Can't evaluate the scuba, but the snorkeling here is great for beginners or people who are looking for an easy snorkeling experience. There are 2 man-made, protected pools; 1 with shallow water for small children and another with deeper (7'-8') for more experienced swimmers. There's a surprising variety of fish in the pools.

02/16/2004        2.52      Aquatic Park Alabama, USA East

It's one of those dives to do once to get in your logbook that you dived a quarry with a minuteman missile in it.

02/14/2004        2.87      Black Rock (Sheraton) Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Go in the morning before the crowds arrive. We went 30 to 60 minutes after sunrise, and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Turtles are seen often, which was a highlight. Fish are plentiful, but not teeming. We went once in the afternoon, when it was crowded with people, many of them poor swimmers with only rented masks and snorkels (no fins!). I was a lifeguard for 3 years, and had to tow one woman to shore who was in trouble in 50 feet of water. Two days later, a man drowned (and died) at the very same spot (February, 2004). I've snorkeled the Bahamas and Puerto Rico, and consider them to be much better (far more color and more fish). But try Black Rock and see for yourself. Just not in the afternoon. And wear fins. I also found a light full body wetsuit to be a big help protect from slightly chilly water, and also the sun. But 95% of the other people I saw wore only trunks and meager (rented) gear.

02/10/2004        3.94      Black Rock (Sheraton) Maui, Hawaiian Islands

Did this as a night dive many years ago - thought it outrageous. Saw 3 types of scorpion fish, the mother of all turtles, and much much more. A very memorable dive. Did this by snorkel more recently. 3 spotted eagle rays greeted me upon entry. Even the hotels and tourists cannot scr*w this up! I have done this snorkel several times. Just beautiful - rainbows over the Maui mountains. PS. if you start at the north Sheraton side and dive/snorkel towards the Sheraton you can sneak a hot tub at the hotel.

02/04/2004        3.62      Halona Blow Hole Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Great dive for beginners especially going out with some experienced guys. Relatively easy although can be a bit to get out, but once you get out it is smooth diving. During the day saw a snow flake moray on the sand, lots of turtles even in the cove, and lots of reef fish.

02/04/2004        3.62      Koko Kai Park Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

If you look at the aerial picture we actually went in to the right almost to the end of the picture its the second to the last cove, we dove against the current for a while and then let the current bring us back to the entry point where we exited.

01/30/2004        2.44      Lake  Geneva Wisconsin, USA Mid

Shore diving is illegal on Lake Geneva. Heavy boat traffic in summer. Very clear water..( spring fed with lots of sand bottom. Very nice diving here but remember it's a big tourist area. Lot's of rental boats with people that don't have a clue what a dive flag is!

01/18/2004        4.72      Ogden Breakwater Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

It is hard to beat Ogden Pt. Breakwater - you can find everything here - even uncommon things like brachiopods. Also, the dive shop has the most friendly employees that I have ever met.... even as the staff changes when I come back year after year! The only downside is that you will have to contend with fisherman ... bring a knife and watch out for hooks.

01/16/2004        3.95      Small Wall Bonaire North, ABC Islands

Capt Dons has the best people. I want to move to Bonaire! Dive master Chris, you are the man!

01/13/2004        3.48      Porteau Cove Vancouver, BC, Canada

The surface water temperature was cold due to fresh water run off. The water was warmer at depth. Saw lingcod, greenling, shiner perch, tube snouts, sunflower stars, metridium anemones, brittle stars, a fish-eating sea star, crinoid sea stars. Definitely a place to visit again.

01/11/2004        4.00      Marine Room California South, USA West

The surf can get high here. But when it is low it makes for an easy shore dive. In shallow waters you can see Leopard Sharks, and at night a lot of Lobsters.

01/11/2004        3.46      St. Andrews Jetties, Panama Beach Florida, USA East

Not really the jetties, but the rocks inside the state park to make the "kiddy pool". I snorkeled it last summer not realizing that would have been the perfect opportunity to scuba alone. Very shallow, many families up on the beach, lots of people in the water, but not so many near the rocks because the depth is over your head. Very snorkelable, but would have been even better on scuba. Lots of sergeant majors, some grouper, one a really good size. Lots of mullet, some plant life, some sponge life. Pretty decent get-a-way if you are on a 4 day vacation with your in-laws! The stone crabs were releasing their eggs when I was there, Fathers' Day weekend 2003. That was really neat. Must research if they do that in accordance to lunar phases like coral. Hmmm...Definitely going back Fathers' Day weekend 2004! Shore entry very easy...no waves! Bottom condition, it's not the Bahamas, but there are s