Boat dives in the Kerama Islands

My friend "Crush"

Captain "Papasan"

Little yellow polka dotted Box fish

The Blue

Derek at 75 feet

What an amazing experience it was- Sunday from about 8:30 to 4:30 pm we went with about 10 others to the Kerama islands. The boat was captained by a local older man who we affectionately call"Papasan". He seems to take interest in each and every one of us. His boat is the perfect dive boat. Crewed with two other local divers who help him with anchoring, currents, and all around safety. We did 3 dives in three different locations. All three superb in their own way. As you can see from the photos the water is the most magnificent deep blue like I have never seen. The conditions were so ideal. We are so lucky to have made this find. A great setup to say the least. We have made ourselves a permanent part of their "group". I think... since they are really picky on who they allow to join them. Dive ability, boat etiquette, dive etiquette, and most of all safety! We must have made a good impression since we got another invite this morning asking us to join them next weekend if the nearing typhoon stays south of us. We had a blast and I cant wait to get out there again!! The ride out was a little rough but it was only a 30 min ride since he hauled butt. Unlike all of the other tour company's that like to make it an hour and a half ride.

Papasan was so happy to have yet another good day of diving with a great group of people. He speaks very broken English but he was able to convey to us several times "this is and will not be a boat for a bunch of drunk young Marines." I am guessing he used to do regular tours for the tour offices and stopped due to some problems... Either way he now has the right to chose who he invites. I am thrilled to have been a part of it. His boat is fantastic, his price is WONDERFUL, and the people are awesome!!! Hope you like the pictures and hopefully I will have more soon.