Are there dive boat trips in the morning?
We depart every morning for a two tank dive trip. The manta dive trips generally
depart between 7 AM and 9 AM. Reef trips and wall dives depart between 8 AM and
10 AM. Third and fourth dives are available in the afternoon as well as a night
dive.
How many tanks per trip?
2 tanks per trip are the norm but we certainly cater to our customers' desires.
We can schedule 3 tank or 4 tank dive trips upon request.
Are there afternoon dives?
Yes a third and fourth dive is available. Our shark dives depart at 3 P.M. and
are a one tank dive. We have found an excellent macro dive site for those of you
who wish to find and photograph nudibranchs.
Are there night dives?
Yes, we conduct night dives any night of the week upon request. Night dives are
generally one tank boat trips, no more than 5 to 15 minutes from the hotel. There
are multiple sites for excellent night diving, including encounters with lionfish,
octopus, Spanish dancers and other nocturnal creatures.
Are there shore dives?
Yap does not offer shore diving because the best channels, coral gardens and wall
dives are more than a mile from shore. Yap's shoreline is mostly mangrove formations
which provide the nutrients and nesting places for juvenile fish.
How many dive boats are available?
Yap Divers owns and operates 7 custom designed dive boats. These vessels have
been designed and equipped specifically for diving and contain all of the equipment
to make your trip comfortable and safe.
How many divers per boat?
A maximum of 8 divers per boat is our norm. We can accommodate larger numbers
for groups and we have the finest dive boat in Micronesia - Popou capable of carrying
up to 22 divers.
Can non-divers come on the boat?
They are more than welcome. Spouses and family members often accompany our diving
guests, making the overall experience more enjoyable.
Can snorkelers come on dive boats?
Again, snorkelers are more than welcome. Most dive sites offer the opportunity
to snorkel and scuba at the same site. Our vertical walls and channels often rise
to within a few feet of the surface.
Are there special snorkeling trips?
Yes, Yap Diver's offers dedicated snorkeling trips to the best snorkeling areas.
These trips depart both in the morning and the afternoon and include a personal
guide.
What time do you get back from the morning dive?
Morning dive trips return between noon and 1 P.M..
Is lunch served on the boat or at the resort?
On the boat you have a generous snack consisting of fresh baked pastries and fruit,
as well as hot tea and ice water. Lunch is available at the resort.
What time does the afternoon trip depart?
The afternoon trips depart between 2:30 and 3:30 P.M.. All trips return in time
for dinner or a night dive.
How close are the boats to the Hotel?
The boats are at the hotel and it is as easy to get to the dive boats as it is
to get to breakfast.
Is there shade on the boats?
Every one of our boats are completely shaded and have custom built dive ladders
for easy entry and exit.
What safety equipment is on the dive boats?
All of our boats have first aid kits, DAN O2 kits, flares and VHF radios. Our
boats have twin engines and we have switched to environmentally friendly 4 stroke
engines. These new engines are fuel efficient, quite and do not burn oil so there
is none of the oily smell associated with most dive boats.
Are weight belts available?
Yes, weights and belts are provided by Yap Divers. We have belts in a wide range
of sizes and weights in 2,3 and 4 pound (1 to 2 kilo) increments.
What size scuba tanks are used?
We use 80 cubic foot aluminum tanks and we have 63 cubic foot tanks available
for guests desiring lighter or shorter tanks. All of the tanks are regularly inspected
and hydrostatically tested.