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/ Ocean Hunter II
The
private live-aboard in Palau
After many years successfully operating the OCEAN HUNTER
I in Palau, Navot and Tova Bornovski have used their experience
to create a beautiful sister ship, the Ocean Hunter II.
With 5 ensuite deluxe cabins and one huge master cabin,
Ocean Hunter II offers all the service, personal atmosphere,
good food and friendliness that guests have come to expect
from Ocean Hunter 1. Additionally, you now enjoy more space
and comfort that only a larger vessel can offer. Ocean Hunter
II will take you to Palau's most remote and unexplored dive
sites.
The
Ocean Hunter crew can more accurately be described as a
"family". Unlike the bigger liveaboard boats who
change crews and captains often, this family-run business
offers you the same famous service and local knowledge.
 About
the diving
Explore Palau's famous reefs, wrecks, lakes and the beautiful
Rock Islands with a maximum of only 12 guests on board and
a shallow draft that allows for uncrowded dive sites and
maximum flexibility. Enjoy Palau's best diving - the crown
jewel of Micronesia, and among the top dive sites in the
world for their unrivaled marine biodiversity and pristine
diving.
Click
here for more information about the diving in Palau.
Vessel
The
Ocean Hunter 2 has a large main deck with saloon, galley
and big dive deck. Guest quarters are located upstairs or
downstairs from here, the spacious sundeck leaves plenty
of space to relax between dives.
 Technical
details
- Length:
75 feet (25m)
- Beam:
19 feet (6.5m)
- Draft:
6.5 feet (2m)
- Displacement:
120 tons
- Construction:
Steel
- Electricity:
Very quiet generators supply 24 hour electricity in 110
and 220 volts. All outlets regulated and surge protected.
- Fresh
Water: 2 water maker supplies unlimited fresh water.
- Electronics:
GPS, SatNav,Weatherfax, 48 mile radar, Depth sounder,
Fishfinder, VHF, HF radio, TV, VCR, CD Stereo
- Dinghys:
15 ft inflatable, 21 ft inflatable
- Dive
compressors: 2 Air compressors plus
NITROX (up to 40%) and Rebreather support!
- Safety:
Full safety equipment in compliance with USCG requirements,
Emergency Oxygen kit.
- Library:
A fantastic scientific marine library,with books about
marine life, Palau, Micronesia, and underwater photography.
- Entertainment:
CD player with a great collection of over 100 music CDs
(and weInvite you to bring your own). TV and VCR (American
and European Systems PAL, SECAM, NTSC). Rich video library
with underwater movies, dive destinations, and fun movies
(you are most welcome to bring your own).
- Other
Equipment on board: Dryer, TV, DVD, VCR, Satellite phone,
Espresso machine and more...
 Accommodation
Six separately air-conditioned cabins can accommodate up
to twelve divers.
- Cabin
1-5: One King Size bed and a single bed on top makes
these cabins ideal for a couple or two single divers.
Private bathroom and shower.
- Cabin
6: Master suite on the top deck with king-size double
bed. This is a huge cabin with longe, TV and private balcony!
Private, spacious bathroom and shower.
 Itinerary
The beauty of live-aboard diving around Palau is that distances
between dive sites are very short compared to some other
destinations. This allows the itinerary to be very flexible
as the only restrictions are tidal patterns and the general
weather conditions. Ocean Hunter offers 7 day and extended
10 or 12 day cruises.
You can dive as much as you like or take it easy and explore
some of the beautiful lagoons and caves in the Rock Islands
area. With only twelve people on board your personal wishes
and interest will be catered for. Of course the crew also
has a number of dive sites that they
want to show you!
Special
Interests:
When weather permits, Ocean Hunter can sail down to
the southernmost
islands of the Palau chain, Peleliu and Anguar. Both islands
have deserted, shallow harbours, which were the sites of
major WW2 battles. On these expeditions, there is an optional
land tour with a local history guide. So if WWII or special
critters are your interest, please let the crew know early.
Features
Ocean Hunter II was designed to accommodate divers and offer
some special considerations:
- Unlimited
diving - Many boats advertise this, but only a few will
truly let you dive as much as you want.
- Unlimited
dive time - As long as you and your buddy have enough
bottom time and air, you can continue the underwater exploration.
- Freedom
underwater - The dive masters and captain will assist
you and accompany every dive, but if you want to explore
on your own, they will not hassle you.
- Night
dives on every night - OH offer great night diving on
every night. The small size allows you to spend the night
right on Palau's dive sites.
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- a nitrox blending facility is on board. Nitrox certification
courses available. For a small additional fee you can
use the benefits of Nitrox.
- Rebreather.
Ocean Hunter 2 is set up to cater for your rebreather
needs for cost of scrubber, etc. Please enquire.
- Ocean
Hunter is a photography-friendly vessel. Most guests are
keen photographers. Knowing the importance and value of
your camera gear, they have put an extra effort into designing
a big working area and more many electrical outlets (110
volt and 220 volt) throughout the boat. The Ocean Hunter
is connected with Palau's leading photo shop, where you
can rent or buy anything you need. PCs for downloading
images are available.
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