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DIVE FACILITY
Operation Size - What is the scale of the dive operation?
3
Large - eg. two or more main dive boats, more than three instructors, over 20 divers
2
Medium - One main dive boat, average of 10 divers per trip
1
Small - 'One man and his boat'
How much does 2 dives cost? in US$
How much is a 10 dive package? in US$
How much was full equipment rental per day? in US$
Time Keeping - Did the dive boat always depart on time?
3
Always departed on time
2
Always departed within 5 minutes of agreed time
1
Dives regularly departed more than 5 minutes late
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DIVEMASTER / INSTRUCTORS
How much experience did the Divemasters/Instructors have of diving at your location?
3
Dived location for more than 3 years
2
Dived location for between 1 and 3 years
1
Dived location for 1 year or less
Guided Dives - Is the option of guided dives available?
Yes
No
Dive Briefing - How thorough were dive briefings?
3
Discussion of site as for 2 rating, plus greater detail given eg, map, route, currents, what to look out for
2
Discussion of site, depth, procedures, dive time etc
1
No briefings given
Group Size - How many divers would there be to one Divemaster?
3
Less than 5
2
5 to 10 divers per Divemaster
1
More than 10 divers per Divemaster
Class Size - On average OW course how many
students would there be to one Instructor?
Ask instructor if necessary
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DIVE SHOP TO BEACH OR JETTY
How far was it from the dive shop to the boat?
3
Less than 5 minute walk to the beach
2
More than 5 minute walk
1
A few km/miles away, transport may be required.
DIVE BOATS
Boat Type - What style of boat were you diving from?
3
Large - eg. Capacity for more than 20 divers, sun deck, toilet, shower, kitchen facilities
2
Medium - eg. Capacity for 10 to 20 divers
1
Small - eg. skiff, longtail
What was the common type of dive entry and exit?
Please state eg. backwards roll, giant stride entry,
ladder exit
EQUIPMENT
Hire Equipment Condition - How frequently is their dive equipment replaced?
3
At least every two years
2
Every 2 to 5 years
1
More than 5 years
Dive Computer required
Yes
No
Dive Computers can be hired
Yes
No
Can you hire camera equipment?
Yes
No
MISCELLANEOUS
Which of the following are available?
Nitrox
Tech
PADI Courses
BSAC Courses
From the resort, how far is it to the nearest decompression chamber? Please state the distance
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FISH & CORAL
Species Of Fish - What was the average number of different species of fish seen on each dive?
(eg, Snappers, Groupers, Parrot, Butterfly)
3
More than 15 species
2
5 to 15 species
1
Less than 5 species
Numbers of fish - How plentiful were the fish?
3
Shoals and shoals
2
Plentiful
1
Few and far between
Turtles
Eagle Rays
Manta Rays
Eels
Reef Sharks
Whale Shark
Other Sharks
Seahorses
Crustaceans
Anemones
Sponges
Corals - Which of the following corals were present?
3
Abundant in both Hard and Soft Corals
2
Hard eg, brain, plate, star and Soft corals present
1
Soft corals eg, sea whips, rods, fans
Bleaching Present - Was there any sign of coral bleaching?
Yes
No
If you answered yes to the above please state what percentage
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VARIETY OF DIVING
Which of the following types of diving were available?
Wall
Drift
Boat
Shore
Cenote
Night
Deep
Wreck
House reef
Distance To Sites - How long was the average boat trip to most sites?
3
Up to 10 minute boat ride
2
Up to 30 minute boat ride
1
More than a 30 minute boat ride
x
No boat trips required
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Currents - How were the currents on most dives?
3
Barely noticeable
2
Able to swim against
1
Have to drift with current
Navigation - If you were unguided, how easy would navigation be on most dives?
3
OW - eg, up/down wall or round pinnacles
2
AOW - eg, use of compass and natural navigation skills required
1
DM - Only the divemaster could successfully navigate on most dives
Visability - what is best it ever gets/ in m
What is the Average Visability you experienced
What was the average water temperature during your stay?
Any other comments
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Resort name
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Andaman Islands
Antigua
Aruba
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bay Islands
Belize
Bonaire
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
California
Cancun
Cayman
Costa Rica
Cozumel
Cuba
Curacao
Dominican Republic
Dominica
Egypt
Figi
Florida
Galapagos
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hawaii
Honduras
Iceland
Indonesia
Italy
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mexico
Micronesia
New Zealand
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon
Spain
St. Barts
St. Kitts
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Martin
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Tahiti
Thailand
Tobago
Tonga
Turkey
Turks & Caicos
US Virgin Islands
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yap
Resort location
Resort email
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ACCOMMODATION
What type of accommodation?
Beach villa
Water bungalow
Liveaboard cabin
Appartment
Maintenance - How well maintained is the accommodation?
3
All areas in full working order and appearing as good as new
2
All areas of accommodation in full working order
1
Areas in need of repair ie doors/locks/lights/toilet not working
Cleanliness - How clean is the accommodation?
3
Spotless on arrival and cleaned to the same standard every day unless service
requested otherwise
2
Clean on arrival and received spring clean every day if requested
1
Unclean areas and was never fully cleaned
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RESORT FACILITIES
Shops - Does the resort have shopping facilities?
3
Variety of shops e.g. photo shop, chemist, grocers, hairdressers, jewellers
2
More than one outlet providing essentials, groceries and souvenirs
1
Single shop selling basic essentials/souvenirs
Restaurants - What restaurants/'eateries' are available?
3
Three or more places to eat, a variety of different types of cuisine available
2
Less than three eateries, different types of cuisine available
1
No or single outlet offering limited cuisine
Bars - What bars are available at the resort?
3
Variety of bars including beach bar, poolside bar, evening bar
2
Poolside or beach bar, and separate evening bar
1
Only one location to buy drinks
Medical Facilities - What medical facilities are available?
3
Medical centre on site
2
Medical centre within 10 miles or doctor available to visit on site
1
No medical facility or doctor available within 10 miles
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PRICE GUIDE
How much was a 1.5l bottle of water in? in US$
How much was a bottle or glass of a local/non premium
lager? in US$
How much was a packet of crisps? in US$
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CHILDREN
Childcare age range - For what age range is childcare provided? e.g. 6 months to 12 years
Kid's Club - Are there supervised creche/children's activities?
3
Daily activity programme and supervised childcare by qualified staff
2
Supervised play area/facilities
1
Unsupervised children's play area/facilities
Babysitting - Are there any babysitting services?
3
Qualified 'nanny' available to baby-sit during any hours
2
Qualified 'nanny' available to baby-sit in evening
1
Unqualified babysitters available
Cots and High chairs - Are cots available at the resort?
Yes
No
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BEACH
Distance to beach - Approximately how far in metres was it to the nearest beach?
3
Less than 50 metres away
2
Within a 5 minute walk
1
More than five minute walk away
Style of beach - How would you describe your main beach area?
SS
Small and secluded sandy cove/s
LS
Long (+500m) sandy beach
SH
Rock/shingle beach
MM
Man-made concrete/cement/sand
Population of beach - Typically how many other people would be on the beach?
3
less than 10 other people
2
less than 100 other people
1
more than 100 other people
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NON DIVING ACTIVITIES
Pool - How are the resort's swimming pools?
3
Variety of pools including separate children's pool
2
Large pool with shallow area for children
1
One Small pool available
Snorkelling - How is the snorkelling from the resort?
3
Able to snorkel over house reef from shore
2
Snorkelling available from shore but limited to occasional coral outcrops
1
Snorkelling available from shore but little or no marine life to be seen
Gym - What are the gym facilities like?
3
Fully equipped with a variety of modern fitness training equipment
2
Equipped with a limited range of exercise equipment and weights
1
Very basic e.g. a room with a treadmill and rowing machine
Excursions - Are there daily trips/excursions available?
3
Variety of daily organised trips and/or independent excursions are possible
e.g. cultural, nature, sailing trips
2
Daily organised trips or excursions available
1
Limited excursions/trips available but not daily
Other Activities.
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