Maldives - best diving

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:27:20 +0000, Nick wrote:

> I was not contemplating on seasonal changes went it comes to manta viewing
> so thanks a lot for that.
>
> We are planning to go the second week of October. Does that give you
> additional thoughts?

They might still be around in Raa, but I'm not sure. Got a feeling it's a
bit late for them as it's near the time they move from the east sides of
the atolls to the west side.

So east is probably a better bet, i.e. Male Atoll, Lhaviyani, but not sure
how got the odds are. Could try emailing the dive centres on places like
Komandhoo and Meedhupparu.

Jason

--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for trip reports including diving
the wreck of the President Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatu

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:27:20 +0000, Nick wrote:

> I was not contemplating on seasonal changes went it comes to manta viewing
> so thanks a lot for that.
>
> We are planning to go the second week of October. Does that give you
> additional thoughts?

They might still be around in Raa, but I'm not sure. Got a feeling it's a
bit late for them as it's near the time they move from the east sides of
the atolls to the west side.

So east is probably a better bet, i.e. Male Atoll, Lhaviyani, but not sure
how got the odds are. Could try emailing the dive centres on places like
Komandhoo and Meedhupparu.

Jason

--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for trip reports including diving
the wreck of the President Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatu

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:27:20 +0000, Nick wrote:

> I was not contemplating on seasonal changes went it comes to manta viewing
> so thanks a lot for that.
>
> We are planning to go the second week of October. Does that give you
> additional thoughts?

They might still be around in Raa, but I'm not sure. Got a feeling it's a
bit late for them as it's near the time they move from the east sides of
the atolls to the west side.

So east is probably a better bet, i.e. Male Atoll, Lhaviyani, but not sure
how got the odds are. Could try emailing the dive centres on places like
Komandhoo and Meedhupparu.

Jason

--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for trip reports including diving
the wreck of the President Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatu

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:27:20 +0000, Nick wrote:

> I was not contemplating on seasonal changes went it comes to manta viewing
> so thanks a lot for that.
>
> We are planning to go the second week of October. Does that give you
> additional thoughts?

They might still be around in Raa, but I'm not sure. Got a feeling it's a
bit late for them as it's near the time they move from the east sides of
the atolls to the west side.

So east is probably a better bet, i.e. Male Atoll, Lhaviyani, but not sure
how got the odds are. Could try emailing the dive centres on places like
Komandhoo and Meedhupparu.

Jason

--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for trip reports including diving
the wreck of the President Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatu

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:27:20 +0000, Nick wrote:

> I was not contemplating on seasonal changes went it comes to manta viewing
> so thanks a lot for that.
>
> We are planning to go the second week of October. Does that give you
> additional thoughts?

They might still be around in Raa, but I'm not sure. Got a feeling it's a
bit late for them as it's near the time they move from the east sides of
the atolls to the west side.

So east is probably a better bet, i.e. Male Atoll, Lhaviyani, but not sure
how got the odds are. Could try emailing the dive centres on places like
Komandhoo and Meedhupparu.

Jason

--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for trip reports including diving
the wreck of the President Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatu

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:59:22 +0100, Jason
<jason.news.nospam@ntlworld.com> wrote:


>When exactly are you planning to go? Because depending on the season, the
>mantas move. I think they're in Raa atoll, around that time, so
>Meedhupparu would be a good choice. You won't see any sharks. It's the
>only atoll with a tourist island that shark fishing isn't banned in. So
>you have to be very lucky to see one. Though they do trips to Baa atoll,
>when you'll see them.
>
>You don't want to go to Ari atoll. Nice diving there, but the manta season
>is around February and March.
>

The DPM and I are planning to go to the Maldives around Christmas.
What sort of area would you recommend (and which resorts if you have
the knowledge) to see Manta's and Sharks around that time

Cheers


--
Pete
diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:59:22 +0100, Jason
<jason.news.nospam@ntlworld.com> wrote:


>When exactly are you planning to go? Because depending on the season, the
>mantas move. I think they're in Raa atoll, around that time, so
>Meedhupparu would be a good choice. You won't see any sharks. It's the
>only atoll with a tourist island that shark fishing isn't banned in. So
>you have to be very lucky to see one. Though they do trips to Baa atoll,
>when you'll see them.
>
>You don't want to go to Ari atoll. Nice diving there, but the manta season
>is around February and March.
>

The DPM and I are planning to go to the Maldives around Christmas.
What sort of area would you recommend (and which resorts if you have
the knowledge) to see Manta's and Sharks around that time

Cheers


--
Pete
diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:59:22 +0100, Jason
<jason.news.nospam@ntlworld.com> wrote:


>When exactly are you planning to go? Because depending on the season, the
>mantas move. I think they're in Raa atoll, around that time, so
>Meedhupparu would be a good choice. You won't see any sharks. It's the
>only atoll with a tourist island that shark fishing isn't banned in. So
>you have to be very lucky to see one. Though they do trips to Baa atoll,
>when you'll see them.
>
>You don't want to go to Ari atoll. Nice diving there, but the manta season
>is around February and March.
>

The DPM and I are planning to go to the Maldives around Christmas.
What sort of area would you recommend (and which resorts if you have
the knowledge) to see Manta's and Sharks around that time

Cheers


--
Pete
diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:59:22 +0100, Jason
<jason.news.nospam@ntlworld.com> wrote:


>When exactly are you planning to go? Because depending on the season, the
>mantas move. I think they're in Raa atoll, around that time, so
>Meedhupparu would be a good choice. You won't see any sharks. It's the
>only atoll with a tourist island that shark fishing isn't banned in. So
>you have to be very lucky to see one. Though they do trips to Baa atoll,
>when you'll see them.
>
>You don't want to go to Ari atoll. Nice diving there, but the manta season
>is around February and March.
>

The DPM and I are planning to go to the Maldives around Christmas.
What sort of area would you recommend (and which resorts if you have
the knowledge) to see Manta's and Sharks around that time

Cheers


--
Pete
diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:59:22 +0100, Jason
<jason.news.nospam@ntlworld.com> wrote:


>When exactly are you planning to go? Because depending on the season, the
>mantas move. I think they're in Raa atoll, around that time, so
>Meedhupparu would be a good choice. You won't see any sharks. It's the
>only atoll with a tourist island that shark fishing isn't banned in. So
>you have to be very lucky to see one. Though they do trips to Baa atoll,
>when you'll see them.
>
>You don't want to go to Ari atoll. Nice diving there, but the manta season
>is around February and March.
>

The DPM and I are planning to go to the Maldives around Christmas.
What sort of area would you recommend (and which resorts if you have
the knowledge) to see Manta's and Sharks around that time

Cheers


--
Pete
diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk