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The
15
most
FAQ
about
live-aboard
diving
cruises
with
us
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Welcome
to
S.E.A. Charters
Frequently
Asked
Questions
section
on
liveaboard
Diving.
We
have
done
our
best
to
compile
a
list
of
mostly
general
questions
that
our
guests
ask
about
Burma liveaboard
diving
cuises
or
Thailand. |
| Please
read
on
and
if
your
questions
are
still
unresolved
then
do
not
hesitate
to
contact
us
by
E-mail.
info@scuba-quest.de |
| | Q1.
--Airport
transfers? |
A1.
Can
be
arranged
in
advance,
but
there
is
generally
a
fee
involved.
If
your
flight
arrival
means
that
you
arrive
at
the
airport
too
late
to
meet
at
the
office
then
we
will
collect
you
en
route
without
additional
charge.
Before
the
cruise
we
will
pick
you
up
from
your
hotel
and
bring
you
to
our
Kamala
Beach
main
office.
On
the
day
the
boat
returns
we
bring
you
to
the
airport
(
please
do
not
forget
the
24
hour
after
diving
rule)
OR
to
your
hotel,
should
you
decide
to
spend
a
few
more
days
in
Phuket
or
Ranong.
Our
office
staff
will
be
happy
to
arrange
any
additional
transfers
for
you,
but
these
are
not
free
of
charge.
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| Q2.--What
you
will
need
on
board
? |
| A2.Usualy
bring:PASSPORT,
(Liveaboard diving
in
burma
only),
CERTIFICATION
CARD,
SPECIAL
MEDICATION
YOU
NEED,
Beach
towels,
suntan
lotion,
all
your
toiletries,
hat
or
something
similar,
sunglasses,
books,
your
favorite
games
and
light
clothes,
shorts,
t-shirts,
one
set
of
warmer
clothes
for
the
evenings
and
batteries
if
they
are
unusual
size,
all
packed
in
a
soft
bag.
Any
excess
luggage
can
be
stored
at
our
office
or
at
your
hotel
during
the
trip.
Other
than
camera
cases,
no
hard
cases
are
permitted
on
board |
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| Q3.
--Diving
Equipment? |
A3.
If
you
bring
your
own
gear
make
sure
you
carry
a
save-a
-
dive
kit
or
spare
parts
for
your
particular
dive
gear,
operaters
carry
spares
but be
sure.
For
those
who
prefer
to
travel
light,
most
operators
have
a
complete
range
of
quality
rental
equipment,
including
dive
lights,
wet
suits,
dive
computers
and
underwater
camera
equipment.
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| Q4.
--Insurance? |
| A4.It
is
strongly
recommend
that
you
obtain
suitable
holiday
insurance.
Be
sure
to
get
a
cancellation
insurance
as
well! |
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| Q5.
--Non-diving
activities? |
A5.
While
diving
is
the
priority,there
are
lots
of
other
possibilities.
When
the
location
is
suitable,
there
is
swimming,
snorkelling
and
island
visits
and
on
board
MV
Faah
Yai
kayaking.There
is
usually
a
selection
of
books
and
games
on
board,
but
feel
free
to
bring
your
own.
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| Q6.
--Where
is
the
world's
best
diving? |
| A6.
--Wherever
God
put
it.
In
other
words,
not
necessarily
convenient
to
airports
or
shore
based
diving
facilities.
In
the
Pacific
and
Red
Sea
this
can
mean
hundreds
of
miles
away. |
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| Q7.
--Is
that
why
people
trade
the
space
and
comfort
of
a
hotel
to
go
on
a
liveaboard? |
| A7.
--Absolutely.
For
thirty
years
now,
knowledgeable
divers
have
traded
shopping,
tennis
and
sitting
around
a
hotel
to
get
unlimited
diving
on
superior,
undamaged
reefs.
Live-aboards
are
the
only
way
to
reach
those
sites.
Another
secret
at
the
heart
of
live-aboard
diving
is
value,
as
signified
by
the
cost
per
dive.
Simply
put,
it
means
that
when
you
purchase
a
dive
vacation,
the
total
cost
(airfare,
hotel,
meals,
transfers,
taxes,
etc.)
can
reach
$2500
to
$5000
per
person.
Using
a
$2500
total
as
an
example,
consider
this:
If
you
do
ten
dives
that
week
each
dive
will
cost
you
$250.
If
instead
you
go
on
a
live-aboard
and
do
25
dives
that
week,
your
cost
per
dive
is
only
$100!
That
is
value... |
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| Q8.
--What
do
you
mean
by
"unlimited
diving"? |
| A8.
--Unlimited
diving
means
that
you
can
go
diving
any
time
the
cruise
is
not
in
transit
to
a
new
place
and
you
are
within
the
safety
limits
of
your
dive
profile. We
generally
plan
4
dives
around
this
but
if
you
wish
extra
dives
please
discuss
it
with
the
Cruise
Director.
As
long
as
it
is
within
safety
limits
and
does
not
create
aggravation
for
other
guests
then
it
can
be
arranged. |
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| Q9.
--Will
I
be
comfortable
living
on
a
live-aboard
for
a
week
or
more? |
| A9.
--Modern,
well-managed
live-aboards
often
offer
comfort,
cleanliness
and
convenience
equal
to
that
of
a
dive
resort.
The
Boats
often
come
with
hot
showers,
double
bed
cabins,
air-con,
TV
&
video,
ice,
fridges,
&
more.
There
are,
of
course,
boats
which
don't
have
everything
listed,
but
the
comfort
standard
rises
each
year. |
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| Q10.
--How
many
divers
are
on
a
typical
live-aboard
dive
boat |
| A10.
--There
is
no
such
thing
as
a
typical
live-aboard.
Some
are
built
for
four
passengers,
or
six;
the
larger
vessels
host
up
to
eighteen,
some
take
up
to
30!
Each
derives
its
uniqueness
from
its
marine
life,
its
comforts
and
the
nature
of
its
crew.
The
best
ones
offer
unforgettable
adventures. |
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| Q11.
--Is
there
a
problem
with
seasickness? |
| A11.
--That
depends
on
the
location.
Places
such
as
Similan
Islans
or
the
Mergui
Archipelago
offer
lots
of
shelter
in
any
weather.
More
important,
We
try
to
schedule
all
clients
on
cruises
during
what
have
historically,
been
the
calm-weather
months.
Remember,
the
dedicated
boat
crews
don't
want
to
endure
rough
water,
either.
They
know
their
area,
and
arrange
their
itineraries
for
maximum
comfort. |
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| Q12.
--What
do
you
do
when
you
aren't
diving? |
| A12.
--You'd
be
surprised
how
much
of
the
day
is
consumed
by
diving
when
you
are
at
world-class
sites.
In
addition,
modern
live-aboards
offer
TV-VCR's,
audio
systems
for
music,
sun-deck
or
salon
for
reading
and
interesting
divers
with
whom
to
share
your
diving
adventures.
The
explosive
growth
of
live-aboard
diving
is
a
testament
to
its
clear
superiority
as
seen
by
divers
in
the
know. |
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| Q13.
--What
does
everyone
do
in
the
evenings? |
| A13.
--Believe
it
or
not,
an
active
day
of
diving,
sun
and
salt
air
uses
a
lot
of
energy
-
as
a
result
many
divers
sleep
well
after
several
dives
-
no
kidding!
Other
wise
grab
a
few
beers,
read
a
book
,
discuss
the
days
diving,
maybe
watch
the
trip
video,
play
chess,
backgammon,
cards,
or
chill
out
on
the
top
deck
listening
to
music.
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| Q14.
--What
sort
of
people
go
on
a
liveaboard? |
| A14.
--Well,
if
you
dive
with
us
then
most
probably
people
with
the
same
attitude
and
requirements
as
yourself,
and
it
may
surprise
just
who
these
people
are.
We
have
had
individuals
doing
the
Open
Water
course
to
Dive
owners
with
1000's
of
dives,
from
16
years
old
to
a
73
year
young
lady
from
Denmark.
Backpackers
to
CEO's,
students
to
heads
of
multinationals.
We
have
had
guests
from
South
America,
South
Africa,
USA,
Canada,
Australia,
NZ,
most
of
Europe
&
Scandanavia,
Japan,
most
of
SE
Asia,
and
so
it
continues!
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| Q15.
--If
that
is
true,
a
lot
of
divers
should
be
switching
from
hotels
to
live-aboards.
Are
they? |
A15.
--Live-aboard
diving
has
a
powerful
growth
rate,
almost
all
of
which
is
comprised
of
divers
abandoning
shore
resorts.
Over
the
years,
more
than
95%
of
those
who
try
a
quality
live-aboard
never
take
another
hotel-based
dive
vacation.
Welcome to liveaboard diving Myanmar |
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info@scuba-quest.de
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Charters
Co.,ltd,
Suite
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1st
Floor, Oliaji
Trade
Centre,
Francis
Rachel
Street
Victoria,
Mahe,
Seychelles
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