Bikini Atoll - CLOSED
ben bradlee
shut down and it is doubtful that operations will resume in 2009. Problems
with air transportation and high cost of fuel were cited as contributing
factors to closing the dive operation. In business since 1996, nearly 2,500
divers visited the historic island in the central Pacific Ocean. More
information is available at bikiniatoll.com.
Greg Mossman
That's a shame. I should have gone on that LDS trip a couple years
ago. The radiation waiver was interesting, as were their peculiar
dive computer restrictions - I believe all three of my computers were
disallowed for one reason or another - but it was the flight there
that worried me the most.
ben bradlee
"Greg Mossman" <mos...@qnet.com> wrote in message
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I keep thinking about going back. This news reduces that probability.
Uwatec was acceptable to them, although not on their preferred list. I used
air settings and boarded last on every dive. The two-gas or multi-gas
models allowed for shorter decompression times. I didn't really care since
there wasn't anything I'd rather be doing. I don't remember the radiation
waiver but I do remember the $40 grand that was required without DAN or
similar dive insurance. You've taken longer flights than the one to Bikini
Atoll. I don't mind the puddle jumpers. Flying low you get a better view.