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Diving information 2012

 

(New) dive locations added to our dive program 2012

  
Moskva >>more  
Medy >>more  
SC213, Russian submarine from the 2nd World War >>more  
German cargo vessel Arkadia >>more  
Ancient harbor Tomis >>more  
     
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions    
   
1. What are the requirements to dive with Aquarius dive center? FAQ
To dive with us we ask to bring with you:
 
logbook
 
dive certificate(s)
 
dive related insurance (like the ones what DAN offer)
 
medical statement not older than 1 year what declares that you are fit for diving

medical statement download



DAN Europe insurance Aquarius dive center
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2. Average water and land temperature at the Romanian Black Sea coast? FAQ
 
Land		  
Water

january
4		  
7

Februay
5		  
6

March
8		  
7

April
14		  
10

May
20		  
15

June
24		  
20

July
26		  
23

August
26		  
25

September
22		  
21

October
17		  
17

November
11		  
13

December
6		  
9


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3. What diving suit do you recommend? 		 
FAQ
For shore dives during the winter period you can use a double 5 - 7mm or dry suit. During the summer period it's perfect to dive in a single 3 or 5mm wetsuit. Under the 10 m is normally a thermocline so during most of the wreck dives it's recommended to use a double 5 - 7mm or dry suit. Gloves and hood are used during winter and wreck dives.

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4. Are there currents and tides in the Black Sea?
FAQ
There are 2 types of currents in the Black Sea - surface currents, caused by the winds, and the double currents in the Bosporus Strait and Kerch Strait, caused by the exchange of waters from nearby seas. The velocity of the surface current is about 0.5 - 1km per hour what makes the dives not extremely difficult.
The tide is almost imperceptible, for it reaches about 10 cm in height. What makes diving possible 24hours a day.

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5. What is the average visibility in the Romanian part of the Black Sea?
FAQ

Visibility in the Romanian part of the Black Sea depends on water temperature, current and wind direction. In general the colder the water the better is the visibility. Whole year we have to deal with 1 till more than 15 meters with an average of 6-7 meters.

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6. What marine life can i expect in the Black sea?
FAQ

Because of the low salinity of the surface water, 17‰ gram salt in 1 liter of seawater you will not find corals and tropical fish but we have finally a wide variation of marine life such as:

The bottle nose dolphin, lung snouted seahorse, lung snouted pipefish, tarbot (Calcan), stingray, wide variation of fish, hermit crab, jelly fish, scorpion fish, marbled rock crab, blue sponge, anemones etc.

Between 2 Mai and Vama Veche is a 5,000 ha large protected marine park, supported by Blue planet and Animal Planet.




Seahorse - Cazino, Constanta (Black Sea) Aquarius dive center		 A
     

7. Are there car rent possibilities? 		 
FAQ
There are many car rental companies in Bucharest and Constanta, a small search on the internet will give you all the additional information. If you have in your mind to make a day trip to Bulgaria many companies don't offer this. The link mentioned on the right is an exception, however during your stay in Constanta - Aquarius can assist for hiring
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8. How with transport to and in Romania? 		 
FAQ
Travel to Romania is possible with the car, at the border you need to buy a road vignette, approximate 8 euro for one week. The most popular way is to fly and many companies fly from different airports for low cost to the main capital Bucharest. From Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Baneasa International Airport (BBU) you can take the bus or taxi to the rail road station (Gara de Nord).  From Bucharest to Constanta is the best option to hire a car or by train.

Aquarius offer also the possibility for pickup service, contact us for conditions en cost.
>>Wizz Air

>>Blue Air

>>Train time table

(depature is from Bucuresti Nord to Constanta)
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9. Can i find accommodation in Constanta?
FAQ
The Rumanian Black Sea coast is very populair for its Resorts of which Mamaia - Constanta the largest and most well known is. Normally it's not a problem to find a good accommodation.
 Aquarius hotel tip...

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Other usefull links >>Mamaia

>>Info travel Romania

>>Romanian tourism		  
     

10. What about payments?		  
FAQ
Payments in Romania are made in Lei, there are plenty money change offices where you can change Euro - USD - etc in Lei
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11. Romanian time?		  
FAQ
In Romania we have the East European time zone (GMT + 2hours)
 
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