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Kris
10-06-2010, 12:48 PM
Have never been on a live-aboard and would like start a thread on the pros and cons of vacationing on one. Anyone willing to share their experiences?

Okeanos
10-06-2010, 08:22 PM
I have been on 6 Liveaboards, 4 in Thailand and 2 in Egypt. I have another booked for Egypt next year. I like them, if you want to read what happened then have a look at these :-
One from Thailand

http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=28
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=28
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=28
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=28
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=28
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=28
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=28

One from Egypt
http://www.atlanticscuba.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=28

Kris
10-13-2010, 12:51 PM
Cheers Okeanos, found the articles really interesting

Kris

greenturtle
10-13-2010, 11:56 PM
Thanks Okeanos. Interesting log. Maybe I missed it but when was it that you dive in Similan (day/month/year)? My dive group is planning a trip there next March. Thanks.

Okeanos
10-14-2010, 06:08 PM
Thanks Okeanos. Interesting log. Maybe I missed it but when was it that you dive in Similan (day/month/year)? My dive group is planning a trip there next March. Thanks.
I've been there 3 times on a liveaboard. My last trip was March 2007, I think!

myscubastory
02-06-2011, 08:08 AM
I know when you work on a liveaboard its a great way to save up money and still get to do the job you love - diving

Papa Bear
01-10-2013, 04:14 AM
The best way to dive if you like diving, eating, cruising, diving, and diving a lot! Many cruises include land excursions of the local sights and that can break things up! Aqua Cat in the Bahamas will take you a shore of some cool keys or fishing. I myself don't miss too many dives and is the number one reason I do Live a boards a couple times a year! You get the most bang for the dive buck and more picture chances than just about any other dive opportunity! Many times it is the only way to get to some of the worlds best dive locations!
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Papa Bear
01-10-2013, 04:19 AM
At Guadalupe Island on the Aggressor:
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Papa Bear
01-10-2013, 04:23 AM
You get cool accommodations and you can feel like it is your own yacht, and your camera can be treated right, and not bounced around in a bucket!
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Papa Bear
01-10-2013, 04:25 AM
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Papa Bear
01-10-2013, 04:27 AM
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Papa Bear
01-10-2013, 04:31 AM
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Every boat has its own personality, just like every dive resort, but for me the group of people can be 60% of the experience!

Papa Bear
01-24-2013, 02:20 AM
We have a number of openings on the Aqua Cat in the Bahamas for mid May 2013! Please contact me as soon as possible your down payment is due for this great trip! This is one of the Premium Live a boards on the water and this trip will be in conjunction with the Safe Mooring Foundation, Inc. a Non-profit 501
(3)c and maybe deductible for USA taxpayers. There will be instruction on proper moorings and placement training!
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