Taxgeek 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Hi All. Looking to book a May 2010 (or maybe April) dive trip, but I got burned going at shoulder season last time, so I'm trying to start with locations that are at their high season in that timeframe and narrow from there. Here's where I've already been: Lembeh Raja Ampat Cocos Socorros Palau (but I was new, so maybe worth doing again with camera?) Yap Thailand So Cal Burma I pretty much loved all those, but (at least as of right now), I don't shoot much wide angle. My only other preference is for balmy sunshiny days and sauna like water. Those aren't strictly required, but I'm not going diving in Alaska, for example. ;-) I like liveaboards better than shore based but have enjoyed both. What places should I consider? I'd love to hear your suggestions. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravity 0 Posted July 7, 2009 April and May are high season in the Philippines. I was in Dauin (outside Dumaguete City) this year for May and it was spectacular for Macro. Anilao and Tubbataha should also be great that time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scubysnaps 9 Posted July 7, 2009 Not much in it but I thought it was March for the best for the Phillipines? Pretty tight window as I recall it when I looked into going. Did you do the Similans in Thailand, thats a high then, went last year in April on the Junk..awesome! ...what about Galapagos? not sure to be honest but worth looking into! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taxgeek 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks, Gravity and Woodster. Philippines might be fun. I don't know about Galapagos - not really in a big animal mood this year. :-) Course, who knows what mood I'll be in by 2010!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CompuDude 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Late May/early June was great for Bali. Technically before the start of the high season, but I have no idea why... it was GREAT this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crubie 1 Posted July 10, 2009 April/May is Whale Shark season at Gladden Spit of the coast of Placencia, Belize. Went on this trip 2 years ago : Placencia is a great laid back little town (not your typical Belize tourist destination). The diving was amazing, although Whale Shark dives are Blue dives...There are a number a good reef dives available too. Whale Shark encounters are close to garanteed, in addition to chances of dolphins, bull sharks... Access to the Gladden Spit Marine preserve is limited in order to not disrupt the Whale Sharks too much who come to feed during Snapper Spawning season. So a full day trip to the preserve may result in waiting on the reef for 1hr of diving in the morning and 1hr in the afternoon. But it is well worth it. I stayed at the Beautiful Turtle Inn (Francis ford Coppola's resort), pricey but great place. Maldives is always a good bet too. April/May is a good season for Mantas and Whale Sharks I beleive. There are good Liveaboards to choose from, alternatively the Veligandu island resort is a good place with proximity to a great Schooling Hammerheads Shark dive, and a good house reef only a short swin away. Let me know if you need more details on any of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMW 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Papua New Guinea!!! If you like macro, dive Milne Bay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taxgeek 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Papua New Guinea!!! If you like macro, dive Milne Bay... Thanks All! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
