Can I fish? Yes, as long a you aren't in the Exumas Land & Sea Park.We furnish all of the fishing gear.

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1 What are the meals like? We serve three meals a day, as well as snacks and fresh fruits. Fresh fish or lobster is also served, in season, when caught. Most meals served will be a combination of Bahamian and American cuisine. A selection of beverages is always on hand, from soft drinks and lemonade to beer, wine and rum drinks. Can I fish? Yes, as long a you aren't in the Exumas Land & Sea Park.We furnish all of the fishing gear. How much spending money do I need? Spending money for an evening ashore (drinks, souvenirs) and crew gratuity (15% is customary in the liveaboard industry). The currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar, 1 / 6

2 which is par with the US dollar. They are used inter-changeably. If you have US dollars, there is no need to change currency. What is the recommended gratuity? The live-aboard business is a service industry, and although the general public is seldom aware of it, gratuities are a major part of a crewmember s salary. Few other recreational activities rely so heavily upon the professionals in charge for your enjoyment and safety. Besides being at the mercy of Mother Nature, the quality of your experience is based on the people who provide it. The crewmembers are generally multi-talented and do several jobs on board. They oversee the diving, cook meals, wash dishes, clean heads and cabins, perform engineering duties, and navigate the seas. We strongly believe that gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of the service the crew provides. A gratuity of 15% is customary, but many leave more when they feel the service was outstanding. If you are disappointed with the service, you should inform the Captain of your feelings and leave no more gratuity than you feel is right. The gratuity can be given to the Captain at the end of the week. Can I snorkel? Yes, anytime the boat is anchored. You need to bring mask, fins, snorkel and snorkel vest (not required but highly recommended). Snorkeling is not supervised. What dive gear do I need to bring? Certified scuba divers need snorkel, fins, mask, regulator, buoyancy compensator, u/w watch or computer, depth gauge and for night dives a dive light and cyalume stick are required. We provide tanks, weights and weight belts. There is storage on deck for all gear and we have a 2 / 6

3 hose to rinse cameras and regulators. Between fall and spring, a wetsuit is recommended. Ch eck out our equipment checklist! Can I rent dive gear? If you don't have your own equipment we have "top of the line" ADV/BCs, wetsuits, dive lights and regulators with octopus and gauges available for rent. All must be rented by prior arrangement. We also have cyalumes available for sale ($2 each). Rental Rates 1 week BC $50.00 Regulator $50.00 Computer $50.00 Light $30.00 Full Wetsuit $35.00 Wetsuit Top $30.00 Wet Suit-Farmer John $30.00 Rental rates on shorter or longer trips will be prorated appropriately. Please inquire for more details. Do I need a wetsuit? Between fall and spring, a wetsuit is recommended. The chart below will give you a general idea of the water temperatures and what weight wetsuit you will need. When deciding what to bring, consider that you will be diving a lot each day and it takes your body a while to warm up after a dive. Air temperature, the wind and whether it is sunny all affect how fast your body warms back up after a dive. What each person needs is an individual choice. Some wear a full suit in the summer and some dive with a shorty in the winter. Average Temperatures Water Temperature Air Temperature Wetsuit Recommendation January-February 72-75f/22-24c 72-80f/22-27c Full Wetsuit-6mm or th March 73-77f/23-25c 72-85f/22-29c Full Wetsuit-6mm or thick April 75-79f/24-26c 76-90f24-32c Shorty or Full Wetsuit May 77-80f/25-27c 80-90f/27-32c Skin or Shorty 3 / 6

4 June 79-81f/26-27c 80-90f/27-32c None required July-Sept 83-87f / 28-30c 80-90f/27-32c None required October 79-82f/26-28c 76-90f/24-32c Skin or Shorty November 77-80f/25-27c 72-85f/22-29c Shorty or Full Wetsuit December 75-78f/24-26c 72-85f/22-29c Full Wetsuit-6mm or thick How many dives per day? Depending on arrival time, you will normally dive twice on Saturday and 4 dives per day Sunday through Thursday, including night dives, as long as weather is not a factor. Will I see sharks? 4 / 6

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