- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Ultimate Sports Publications Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (4 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0954519949
- ISBN-13: 978-0954519940
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 22.2 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Totally up-to-date and carefully researched, this illustrated guide is full of all th p ractical travel information needed to plan any great underwater adventure. Written by marine biologist and experienced diver Monty Halls and a team of expert writers, DIVE is illustrated with stunning photography, informative maps and graphics and offers a first-hand account of 70 of the greatest dive locations on earth.
About the Author
Author and leading underwater explorer MONTY HALLS has been diving since 1984 leading teams around the world including two epic diving expeditions to the world's greatest dives 2002 and top ten shipwreck dives 2003. A regular contributor to UK's Diver Magazine, BBC Wildlife Magazine and other travel publications, he has also presented TV programs for Channel 4, Sky and National Geographic and was the winning 'Super Human' in Channel 4's flagship program 'Super Humans' in February 2004.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first saw this book, I was impressed - nice page layout, good maps and wow, look at all those places I want to go. Then I got down to studying it and became more and more disappointed. Why, for example, does it have a few pages on Papua New Guinea but no dives from there? Yet in other chapters there are dives, not enough to give a real flavour of a place, but at least some. So it made me wonder whether the author has actually been to as many places as he claims and it's hard to tell. Certainly this is not an "ultimate" dive guide - how could it be when there are so few dives in it? It will be useful as a quick reference, but that's about it.
17 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
So what are the world's top dive destinations according to Monty Halls. Apparently, Bonaire in the Dutch Carribean is not one of them as it's not included in the list. Bonaire has been voted the worlds top dive destination. On the other hand, Cyprus 'the Zenobia' is one of them!
There are 320 pages with 60 destinations,that is, roughly 5 pages per destination. The pictures are beautiful but the printing is not the best. The information on each dive site is brief. The book is part of the series 'Ultimate Sports' unfortunately it is not the ultimate guide to dive destinations.
There are 320 pages with 60 destinations,that is, roughly 5 pages per destination. The pictures are beautiful but the printing is not the best. The information on each dive site is brief. The book is part of the series 'Ultimate Sports' unfortunately it is not the ultimate guide to dive destinations.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I LOVE this book. Its best feature is the 2 page overview of all countries covered and the best time to go. This is absolutely essential information and I have been surprised to find that other diving books don't spend much attention to that.
Each location is covered on 4 pages and includes: a map of the area, visibility info, must see dive sites, downsides (i.e. crowded, difficult to get to, expensive...), getting there, visa and money information. In about 2 pages of text, he discusses the dive area in general and then focuses on a few specific dive sites. There are also always a few recommendations for dive organisations. The photography is very impressive.
To be able to buy a dive book of this standard at such a low price is an absolute steal.
When planning holidays, I use Monty's book in combination with Footprint, Diving the World and those 2 give me all the info I need! But if you can only buy one, buy Monty's.
Highly recommended!
Each location is covered on 4 pages and includes: a map of the area, visibility info, must see dive sites, downsides (i.e. crowded, difficult to get to, expensive...), getting there, visa and money information. In about 2 pages of text, he discusses the dive area in general and then focuses on a few specific dive sites. There are also always a few recommendations for dive organisations. The photography is very impressive.
To be able to buy a dive book of this standard at such a low price is an absolute steal.
When planning holidays, I use Monty's book in combination with Footprint, Diving the World and those 2 give me all the info I need! But if you can only buy one, buy Monty's.
Highly recommended!
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Published on 22 May 2009 by David Holyoak
One of the best
I've steadily built up a collection of masses of these types of dive books and this is always the one I go back to. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by Alex
A must for any diver
Wow! Monty Halls really knows his stuff. Dive - the ultimate guide is packed full of really useful information. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2006 by Laura Macleod
Simply indispensable
I've just purchased Dive The Ultimate Guide and what a fantastic buy it was. Love the maps, the travel facts, the photography and the enthusiasm with which Monty Halls describes... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005 by "jennynaylor"
Definitely worth a look
For Monty Halls, this book represents an insight into his day job. For the rest of us it represents a job we would absolutely love. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by paul critcher
A big thumbs up from me ...
If you are a dedicated Discovery Channel fan, you will definitely enjoy Monty Hall's DIVE - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE to 60 of the world's top dive locations. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by lynne fraser
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