| Date: 21st December, 2004 |
Vessel: Spoilsport |
What better way to spend Christmas 2004 than with a fantastic group of passengers and crew... diving the spectacular Coral Sea... paying homage to the world's largest gorgonian fan... diving with hungry sharks at Scuba Zoo... and to top it all off a delicious Christmas dinner washed down with a couple of glasses of champagne and some great Christmas singing.
Trip Director: Matt Jones. |
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Guest Photo Competition
1st Place
Congratulations to Eric Waters for this great close up of a blue spotted lagoon ray - Coral Sea.
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2nd Place
Sam Martin - Scalefin anthia, Coral Sea.
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3rd Place
Laura Regan - Nudibranch, Coral Sea. |
Guest Comments |
| Sam Martin, USA. "I have organised many trips and without a doubt this has been the most cooperative group of folks to work with. From Dorothy helping me set up the trip to the entire boat crew all were friendly, professional, and always helpful. Gave true meaning to 'NO WORRIES'. I will always speak fondly of your organisation and look forward to our next trip with you. Thanks to so many of you, my group has truly enjoyed a trip of a lifetime." |
| Laura Regan, USA. "How can you improve on perfection? This was my first liveaboard and I was absolutely blown away. The crew was fabulous: friendly, courteous, and safety minded. Great accommodations and the food was to die for. |
| Eric Eldridge, USA. "Everything was great! The diving was spectacular and the crew was awesome! The food was unbelievable!" |
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| Date: 14th December, 2004 |
Vessel: Spoilsport |
Who said size doesn't matter! Group size that is. This fantastic group of 8 guests from as far afield as Poland and the USA took full advantage of the one on one service and also managed to get some great diving in as well. Scuba Zoo and the Yongala Wreck 'went off' as always, and we even managed a days exploratory diving on the Great Barrier Reef that would make Jacque Cousteau proud.
A great group, great expedition and great memories. Thanks guys and see you all next time.
Trip Director: Matt Jones. |
Guest Comments |
| Randy Ubillos, USA. "Scuba Zoo, Yongala, excellent and friendly staff. Really great service. You can see a trip report and pictures at www.portlandave.com." |
| Deborah Johnson, Australia. "Thanks to Matt for making me feel safe. Thanks to Lyndsay and Jasper for their wonderful help on the dive deck. Thanks for the extra kilo's I didn't need." |
| Margaret Flierman, Australia. "Small friendly group of divers. Excellent crew." |
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| Date: 7th December, 2004 |
Vessel: Spoilsport |
Big fish, big walls, big wreck, big visibility.... what a great week it was for both guests and crew. Manta rays at the Yongala Wreck, hungry silvertip sharks at Scuba Zoo and dolphins at Wheeler Reef topped off a fantastic week. Not to mention great food and great weather.
Trip Director: Matt McPherson |
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Guest Comments |
| Kai Sorensen, Norway. "The good combination of everything, excellent food, good diving, friendly and professional staff. High level of security." |
| Peter Brees, Belgium. "Very good service by the crew, both on the dive deck as in the diving area." |
| Ray Purkiss, UK. "Good boat, good team, great all round trip." |
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