Caradonna Dive Travel Guide 2008

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Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Roughly 70% of the human body is comprised of water. Coincidence? We don’t think so. It seems right in line with the laws of nature for man to be drawn to explore the liquid domain of this planet, and we’ve made it our business to help you do just that.

Distributed annually, this collection of the best diving destinations in the world is designed for discerning divers in search of their next underwater adventure and the best way to get there. As we have done for over two decades, Caradonna Dive Adventures represents the world’s top dive resorts, dive operators and live-aboards and packages them with airfare for the best price available.

In this guide, you will find every destination that you have ever dreamed of at your fingertips. So, when you are considering your next dive trip, pick up the Dive Travel

Guide, choose where you want to go and do what so many of our satisfied customers have done for over 20 years—contact your local dive shop. Their expertise, combined with Caradonna’s, will ensure that you get the best possible dive vacation at the best price available. As our slogan states, we take the hassle out of trip planning because we know that for vast majority of you, all you want to do is get wet .

As great a resource as our Dive Travel Guide is, I’d also like to remind you to keep an eye on our web sites on a regular basis for the latest, breaking deals being offered as well as a wealth of downloadable info. So to stay afloat and current, your next giant stride is only a click away at www.caradonna.com or www.trip-n-tour.com. We look forward to providing you with your next deep blue adventure.

Timothy Webb, President

Caradonna Dive Adventures & Trip-N-Tour Pacific

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Quintessential Fiji—our cover shot showcases Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Strait between

Taveuni and Vanua Levu. Image captured by Island Exposure.

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cayman Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

curaçao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

dominica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

dominican republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

grenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

puerto rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

saba & statia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

st. kitts & nevis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

st. lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

st. vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

tobago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

turks & caicos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

virgin islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

central america belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

costa rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

mexico baja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

cozumel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

riviera maya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

mid-atlantic bermuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

pacific australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

galapagos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

micronesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

solomon islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

tahiti & her islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

tonga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

exotic indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

maldives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

papua new guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

south africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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ultimate adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

eco adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

environmental committment . . . . . . . . . .100

terms & conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

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aruba

This Dutch island is home to the wreck of the Antilla , a 400’+ supply ship for a

German submarine group during World

War II. Sites such as Barcadera Reef, Lago

Reef, and Malmok Reef are packed with schooling fish and dramatic coral formations. Topside, Aruba caters to the most sophisticated traveler with state-ofthe-art casinos, first-rate entertainment, five-star accommodations, an extensive array of fine restaurants, and fabulous shopping in downtown Oranjestad. As sophisticated as Aruba is, there are still plenty of off-the-beaten-track options including hiking, cycle tours, jeep safaris, and even rock-climbing.

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .100’

Wetsuit . . . . . . .skin to 3mm

Best Time . . . . . . .Year-round

Favorite Dive Sites

• Wreck of the Antilla

• Wreck of the Pedernales

• Wreck of the Star Garren

• Baby Beach

Topside Attractions

• California Lighthouse

• Horseback riding

• Rock climbing

There’s More...

Discover all of your options at www.caradonna.com

The Mill Resort & Suites Aruba Talk of the Town Hotel & Beach Club with diving by S.E. Aruba Fly ‘n Dive

Intimate, charming and inviting, the Talk of the Town

Hotel and Beach Club has completed a major renovation. Across the street from Surfside Beach, this is the perfect location for divers on Aruba, with a very welcoming staff.

S.E. Aruba Fly ‘n Dive offers you a way to discover the Dutch Caribbean’s natural resources and scenery. Whether you want to become a diver, continue your education or just enjoy some great diving on Aruba, their international instructors can teach and show you the way. “Diving is fun” is the motto of every course and dive trip that S.E. Aruba Fly ‘n Dive organizes.

Casual elegance and lush tropical gardens surround 200 rooms and suites—most with fully equipped kitchens—to create the perfect family vacation atmosphere. Two pools, tennis courts, poolside bar and restaurant complete the experience. Beach facilities across the street, free shuttle provided.

• Located within walking distance to downtown Oranjestad for dining, shopping and nightlife

• Free Wi-Fi internet access

• Fully-equipped and updated dive operation

• A variety of dives include shallow reefs, gentle slopes, vertical walls, wreck and night dives

• Caribbean’s largest historical wreck, the Antilla , a 390-foot German WWII freighter at 60 feet deep

Divi Aruba Phoenix on Palm Beach Divi Dutch Village Resort Divi Village Golf Resort Unique Sports of Aruba

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This resort will feature 240 beachfront studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens when the new addition is finished in early 2008, along with three pools, fitness center, spa, casual and gourmet dining, swim-up bar and free shuttle to nearby Casino. Scuba diving offered by S.E. Aruba Fly ‘n Dive .

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Nestled in a delightful tropical garden dotted with freshwater pools, the

Divi Dutch Village Resort is an intimate all-suite resort in the Divi

Aruba resort collection—a serene spot with oversized rooms and quiet escapes—perfect for families with all generations. Diving provided by

Unique Sports of Aruba .

Steps from Aruba’s white sand beaches, the Divi Village Golf resort offers three restaurants, three pools, tennis courts, oceanfront fitness center, rock climbing wall and a featured Links golf course. The resort offers large studio, one-and twobedroom suites with full kitchens.

Diving with S.E. Aruba Fly ‘n Dive .

This PADI 5 Star Gold Palm and

National Geographic Dive Center has four custom dive boats and offers the largest number of dive departures per day.

Unique Sports of Aruba provides free resort transportation to their shop, located at the beautiful Radisson Resort on

Palm beach.

Contact your local dive travel professional or call us at 800-328-2288.

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bahamas

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .80-100’




• Fowl Cay Preserve, Abacos

• Andros Blue Holes

• Over the Wall, Andros

• Edge of the Ledge, Grand

Bahama


• Island bar-hop through the

Abacos: Nippers on Guana Cay,

Pete’s Pub at Little Harbor

• Biking, birding, and nature walks on Andros

• Hike the Heritage Trail on

Grand Bahama

We Also Represent...

ABACO

• Treasure Caye Hotel Resort

& Marina

GRAND BAHAMA

• Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club

• Sheraton Grand Bahama

Island at Our Lucaya

• Westin Grand Bahama

Island at Our Lucaya

NASSAU

• Orange Hill Beach Inn

• Stuart’s Cove

• SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND

• Hotel Riu Paradise Island

The many islands that make up the Bahamas are wellknown for the wide variety of diving experiences—from diving with wild dolphins in the out-islands of the

Abacos to diving the blue holes and plummeting walls off Andros, there are an abundance of underwater adventures here to fill a lifetime.

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Stella Maris Resort Club

Long Island

Stella Maris Resort Club is fairly priced with excellent services. Dedicated to sun and sea, the resort offers diving and snorkeling, kayaking, biking and more. Ideal for water sports enthusiasts and for just getting away from it all vacations. Stella Maris offers a great location for diving, the southern Bahamas—the best of the subtropical climate zones, avoiding early-year cold fronts and enjoying surprisingly moderate summer and fall temperatures. And underwater, the ocean is crystal clear and rich with underwater life. From wholesome day activities to pleasant sunset entertainment, Stella Maris is a sophisticated retreat at a barefoot price.

• Excellent dive sites: Shark Reef, World’s Deepest Blue Hole, Pristine Conception Island Wall

• PADI Resort and Open Water Courses, daily gear care and storage, gear rental

• Daily complimentary snorkeling excursions on east, west and north coasts

• Hundreds of dive sites on the lee and ocean sides—wrecks, walls, coral heads and reefs

• Tropical decor accommodations include balcony, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, ocean view


bahamas

Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour

Abaco

This popular, upscale, 88-unit oceanfront resort—with its own private beach and the finest restaurant in the Out

Islands—offers the service and first-class amenities which make everyone feel completely pampered. Check into a spacious oceanfront room, suite or two-bedroom cottage with full kitchen, then head out for a day of world-class diving. Take a dip in either of the two swimming pools (one with swim-up bar), work out in the fitness center or play tennis day or night. Nightly entertainment offered six nights a week. The resort’s

190-slip marina has rental and charter boats for fishing, boating and sightseeing to nearby cays.

• Island treats and refreshments served on all dive trips

• Choose personal gear care and storage or use the shop’s top notch equipment

• Brand new Kevlacat dive boat with twin 250s, runs 25 knots

• Wide array of additional dives and upgrades

• Free non-motorized water sports and rental equipment available

B O N U S

Book four nights, get one night free Aug to Nov

Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach

Grand Bahama

Nestled on the southern coast of

Grand Bahama, this 26-acre, 276room beachfront all-inclusive paradise features a swimming pool, cocktail and snack bar, beach and disco bars, three restaurants, theater, gym and onsite Viva Dive Center .

Small Hope Bay Lodge

Andros

Since 1960, Small Hope Bay Lodge has been hosting divers, snorkelers, fishermen and eco-tourists at this Out

Island hideaway on the beach. Situated just a short boat ride from the world’s third largest coral reef, the diving and bonefishing are nothing less than spectacular. What really sets this resort apart is its unique heritage, its simple and friendly ambience, and a special soulful energy that simply cannot be imitated. Dive packages include three one-tank dives per day. The vacationer package includes free

Discover Scuba and snorkel lessons, or you can take selfguided nature walks, or bike, windsurf, sail, kayak or purchase a fishing trip a lá carte.

• Third largest barrier reef in the world—ocean and inland blue holes

• All-inclusive with all rooms on the beach, all meals and open bar

• On-staff instructors provide a personalized diving experience

• Store all gear in the dive center according to room number

• Complete instruction, one-on-one specialty dives and Nitrox available

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Free

Nitrox refills

Unexso

Grand Bahama

Conveniently located within walking distance from three major hotels,

Unexso has been diving for 40 years, offering a variety of dives including a dolphin and shark dive.

The spacious facility is home to a pool, retail store, bar and grill, dive museum and an international staff.

Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina

• Drinking water and ice with light snacks on dive trips

• Gear pickup and drop-off to and from room storage

• Daily gear care and storage

• Additional dives and upgrades available

• Night diving offered, underwater photos available on CD


San Salvador

With flights from South Florida and Nassau Bahamas, visitors to the island immediately recognize the warm hospitality, friendly atmosphere and island beauty upon touchdown at the San Salvador International Airport. Just a five-minute ride from the airport, the Riding Rock Inn

Resort & Marina overlooks a breathtaking view of the crystalline turquoise waters that surround this tropical paradise. Water sports enthusiasts will be anxious to explore and experience the underwater jewel of this unspoiled destination. Scuba divers and sportfishermen are spellbound, making Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina their preferred destination of choice.

Caribbean Explorer I

Bahamas Live-Aboard

Dive pristine walls and reefs and see the big animals found in the

Southern Bahamas. The vessel features staterooms with private baths, and double cabins with private sink, vanity and shared baths. The common areas and expansive dive deck are ideal.

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barbados

Divi Southwinds Beach Resort Bougainvillea Beach Resort

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .40-70’




• Wreck of the Stavronikita

• Wreck of the Eilon

• Wreck of the Berwyn

• Wreck of the C-Trek


• Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see the green monkeys

• Harrison’s Cave



The wreck of the 365’ Greek freighter, the Stavronikita is one of the most popular dives on Barbados, but the entire west coast of the island offers great reef diving with frequent sightings of turtles, rays and schooling fish. Carlisle Bay is also home to five wrecks— making it a favorite for wreck aficionados. Visitors can experience the island’s sophisticated and active lifestyle through its luxurious resorts, fine restaurants, world-class golf, and especially its passion for its national sport, cricket.

Coconut Court Beach Hotel Hightide Water Sports

Hightide Water Sport’s PADItrained staff provides professional and personal service on spacious dive boats for hassle-free diving.

Hightide Water Sports is located at the prestigious Coral Reef Club.

Set on a half-mile of beach amid 20 acres of tropical gardens in the lively

St. Lawrence Gap, this resort offers a host of activities. Over 130 spacious suites with fully-equipped kitchens and a long list of amenities make it a perfect choice for a special island vacation.

Diving with

Hightide Water Sports .

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This elegant beachfront resort has

138 beautiful air-conditioned suites complete with kitchens. Excellent facilities include two restaurants, three pools, swim-up bar, a wide range of water sports, kids club, tennis, gym and more—a great choice for couples or families. Diving with Hightide Water Sports .

Experience Caribbean beach living at its best at Coconut Court Beach

Hotel, a hotel with friendly service, a distinct Caribbean flair and a great value on a lovely South Coast

Beach. All rooms feature a balcony with an ocean view, refrigerator, TV, and microwave. Diving provided by

Barbados Blue Water Sports .


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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .100’




• Hilma Hooker

• Town Pier or Salt Pier

• Forest, Klein Bonaire


• Mangrove kayaking

• Windsurfing at Sorobon

• Sunday afternoons at Cai

• Mountain biking through

Washington Park


• Eden Beach Resort



Den Laman Condominiums

This diver’s paradise has set the standard for dive destinations around the world by implementing strict marine protection policies over 30 years ago and establishing one of the world’s first marine parks. Bonaire is also arguably the best shore diving destination in the world with over 60 dive sites hardly a stone’s throw from shore and over 80 in total—including those surrounding the offshore deserted island of Klein Bonaire. The marine life is also abundant with some sites having the highest biodiversity of marine life in the Caribbean.

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One of Bonaire’s newest oceanfront resorts on the Caribbean’s top reef features 15 modern air-conditioned apartments with kitchens, dining and living areas perched atop the waterfront Reef Restaurant.

Bonaire Dive & Adventure and

Fish-Eye Photo on-site. Free Nitrox upgrade for enriched air divers.


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Buddy Dive Resort

Experience Bonaire with Buddy Dive Resort. Buddy’s is a resort where you can dive, dive, dive, take part in a multitude of other available activities, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. A PADI 5 Star

Gold Palm Resort that keeps the needs of divers in mind, Buddy Dive Resort is known for its casual atmosphere and personable staff with hotel rooms as well as studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchens. Divers, snorkelers, adventurers, and leisure travelers alike will feel equally at home at Buddy Dive. You will want to save plenty of time to relax in a hammock and lounge by one of the three pools.

B O N U S

Free Nitrox and half off food & drink

Apr 15 to

May 31

• Eat, Sleep, (Buddy) Dive

• Top dive operations

• Full activity center with excursions and ecotours

• “Drive Thru” with a two-lane air/Nitrox fill station

• “Buddy Rangers” Kid’s Club

Belmar Oceanfront Apartments

Belmar Oceanfront Apartments is an upscale oceanfront property on Bonaire with 20 condos, swimming pool and two sunbathing/dive docks.

Independent, intimate and inspirational are words that go hand-in-hand at this place of tranquility. Luxury condominiums, personal, top-quality service, as well as wireless internet access are just a few of the things that make this PADI Gold Palm Resort a very special place. The on-site dive shop facility, Buddy Dive , offers a complete retail store and full gear rentals to provide for any and all diving needs during your stay. Belmar

Oceanfront Apartments is the place to discover the beauty of Bonaire.

• Luxurious

• Full service dive shop on premises

• Privacy and personal attention

• Wireless internet access

• Complimentary breakfast when arriving with Continental Airlines flights

B O N U S

Stay for 7 days and pay for only

6 in Jul and Aug

Caribbean Club Bonaire

Caribbean Club Bonaire features cottages, studios and penthouses with breathtaking ocean views from

Bonaire’s West coast. Guests enjoy the on-premises full-service dive shop, restaurant, bar and swimming pool. In addition to the great diving, Caribbean Club

Bonaire is the perfect place to discover the many other eco-adventures Bonaire has to offer. Bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, cave exploration, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing and trips to the

Washington Slagbaai Park or the Goto Lake are just a few of the activities to explore while staying at

Caribbean Club Bonaire.

• Dive, relax and explore Bonaire

• Affordable, great value

• Cozy laid-back resort with full resort facilities

• PADI dive shop on property

• The ultimate get-away for rest seekers, divers and eco-adventures


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Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino with diving by Divi Dive Bonaire

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is located oceanside, surrounded by 88 spectacular dive sites.

Colorful, unpretentious and fun, the Divi Flamingo Beach

Resort & Casino is the perfect base for vacationers drawn to the sleepy island of Bonaire and her worldclass Caribbean diving. Spacious oceanfront and garden view rooms and suites are decorated in bright, tropical colors. Caribbean views, white beaches and tropical waters await you just steps away from your own private balcony or patio. The resort offers two restaurants, three bars, a casino, two pools, fitness center, day spa, boutique and car rental. The Divi Dive

Bonaire facility is unmatched on the island.

• Walking distance to town

• Only casino on the island with four blackjack tables, slots and more

• Fitness center and day spa

• Hertz car rental, grocery store and novelty shop on-site

• House reef drops to 134 feet in front of resort

Captain Don’s Habitat

• Tanks available 24 hours a day...the home of “Diving Freedom”

• Three boat departures daily, plus night boat dives

• Exclusive ScubaPro rental equipment

• FREE Nitrox upgrades available

• Rebreather/Tri-Mix training and diving available on-site

Captain Don’s Habitat is the “home of diving freedom” and is a leader in the diving industry of Bonaire. You’re sure to find what you are looking for with the many varied accommodation types. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, stay and dive with the leader in the diving industry on Bonaire, Captain Don’s Habitat.

Habitat Divers is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Instructor

Development Center, PADI National Geographic and

TDI/SDI Training Facility. In addition, Captain Don’s offers dining at Rum Runners restaurant, wireless internet and

Intermezzo Day Spa, all located conveniently at Habitat.

On your next visit to Bonaire, stay where “Diving

Freedom” was born—Captain Don’s Habitat.

B O N U S

Free upgrades available on-site

Harbour Village Beach Club Bonaire with diving by Great Adventures Bonaire

One of Bonaire’s most exclusive resorts, this property is situated on a beautiful private beach alongside a private marina amid lush landscaping. Amenities include a pool and sundeck, a spa, fitness center and tennis courts.

La Balandra Beach Bar & Grill—built in the style of a

Spanish galleon—offers excellent cuisine in a breathtaking oceanfront location. Choose from courtyard and marinafront rooms as well as 16 luxurious beachfront suites.

Great Adventures Bonaire , a PADI 5 Star Gold

Palm Dive and Watersports Center, is on-site and offers a full menu of dive services. Divers can take advantage of unlimited shore diving with the wreck of the Our

Confidence just offshore.

• A private beach ensures a peaceful and relaxing experience

• PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort offering a full range of instruction

• Dine in one of Bonaire’s most unique restaurants, La Balandra Beach Bar & Grill

• SASY for kids, snorkeling, kayaking and sailing also available


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Plaza Resort Bonaire with diving by Toucan Diving Center

Tranquil by nature, this is a resort where vibrant coral reefs teem with amazing marine life just steps from one of Bonaire’s finest beaches and “18 Palms” dive and snorkel sites. Bonaire’s top rated dive operator— Toucan

Diving —is on-site and provides access to the underwater world as well as topside adventure and yearround fun-shine for divers, non-divers, groups, and families. Accommodations include spacious suites and private villas. Dine at any of three casual restaurants and enjoy two beachside bars, an outdoor pool with swimup bar, day-spa, fitness room, tennis and Aquakids

(ages 5-15). Conveniently located within minutes of the airport, downtown, local dining and island attractions.

• Beachfront “everything” plus 18 Palms house reef just a few fin kicks away

• On-site Toucan Diving—Bonaire’s top rated PADI 5 Star Dive Center

• Standard Suites and Grand Suite Oceanview plus private villas with kitchens

• Outdoor freshwater pool with swim-up bar and year-round fun-shine!

• Three Restaurants, two bars, tourdesk, day spa and fitness, tennis

B O N U S

Free Nitrox plus 2-for-1 shore diving

May, Jun,

Aug & Sept

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort Bonaire with diving by Bonaire Dive & Adventure

Located a stone’s throw from Bari Reef, which boasts the highest diversity of fish species (349!) in the Caribbean according to fish surveys by the Reef Environmental

Education Foundation. The resort features some of the island’s most spacious and comfortable studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom waterfront units. All units have fully-equipped kitchens, spacious dining and living areas, air-conditioned bedrooms, cable TV, in-room safe, patio or balcony and spacious bathrooms.

Bonaire Dive &

Adventure offers an impressive array of shore dive and boat dive options plus adventure packages. Kids’ programs available for ages 3-12. Fish Eye Photo provides photo rentals as well as photo/video instruction.

• Ocean views from each unit’s private porch or balcony

• Spacious open floor plans offer all the comforts of home

• Unlimited on-site shore diving on the Caribbean’s top reef, plus drive-up fill station

• Excellent choice for solo travelers, couples, families and groups

• Mangrove kayaking, mountain biking, bird watching and guided snorkeling programs

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox upgrades

Golden Reef Inn with diving by WannaDive Bonaire

Your home away from home! Self catering studios, oneroom apartments and one- and two-bedroom villas all include full kitchens, air conditioning, cable TV, full baths and private porch. On-site full-service dive shop,

WannaDive Bonaire , gift shop, pool, barbecue and lounge area with laundry and daily maid services available. Enjoy a Monday night local Kryoio barbecue with Chef Gibi and a local Mariachi band. Daily

American-style breakfast buffet, free airport meet-andgreet and transfers available. Ask about custom diver, non-diver and eco-adventure packages. Just a few minutes walk to large resorts and the beach, and only a minutes drive to town.

• Voted BONHATA’s Small Property of the Year in 2005

• On-site full-service dive shop, 24-hour secured access, drive through tank fills

• Swimming pool, lounge, freshwater showers, laundry, on-site spa services

• Full-service resort at the fraction of the cost

• Concierge services available, free airport meet-and-greet, transfers included

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Children under 12 stay free


cayman islands

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Bloody Bay, Little Cayman

• Stingray City, Grand

Cayman

• Wreck of the Capt. Keith

Tibbetts, Cayman Brac


• Hell, Grand Cayman

• Atlantis Deep Sub

• Boatswain’s Turtle Farm

• Bonefishing, Little Cayman

• Climb the Bluff, Cayman Brac


CAYMAN BRAC

• Brac Caribbean Resort

• Carib Sands Beach Resort

GRAND CAYMAN

• Aqua Bay Club

• Courtyard by Marriott

• Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman

• Lacovia Condominiums

• London House

• Red Sail Sports

• Regal Beach Club

• Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman

• Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa

• Villas of the Galleon

• Wyndham Sunshine Suites

LITTLE CAYMAN

• Conch Club Condominiums

LIVE ABOARDS

• Cayman Aggressor IV

Top-rated for decades, the Cayman Islands cater to divers in a manner which few destinations can match. Grand Cayman and its sister islands Cayman Brac and Little Cayman have all earned reputations as world renowned dive destinations. Crystal clear waters, the best wall diving in the Caribbean, and encounters with the North Sound’s friendly stingray population are but a few of the reasons that divers flock to this dive mecca. The East End of Grand

Cayman is also becoming a very popular area for divers. Here you will find schools of tarpon and—in certain seasons—swarms of silversides which make for spectacular diving experiences. The walls surrounding Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are epic. Bloody Bay

Wall in Little Cayman is often referred to as the best wall dive in the Caribbean.

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Cobalt Coast Resort with diving by Divetech

Grand Cayman

This diver’s haven is located just a few miles north of

Seven Mile Beach on tranquil Boatswains Bay. Built in

Caribbean Great House style, Cobalt Coast has established a reputation for laid-back luxury in an upscale, casual atmosphere with island ambiance. Divetech at

Cobalt Coast Resort is a full-service dive operator, complemented with a staff of 16 dive instructors and offering over 30 courses from learning to dive resort courses for those who have never tried the sport, to a variety of advanced training options. Two-tank daily boat trips are 100% computer diving for longer profiles—a free dive computer rental is included for all guests.

• Dive Grand Cayman’s pristine North Wall and explore the West side

• Two custom dive boats with camera table, 12 or 16 divers maximum

• 80 cubic foot tanks are standard, but Nitrox, 63 and 100 are available on request

• Free dive computer rental included on all dive packages

• Unlimited shore diving from two great locations on boat diving days

B O N U S

Free dive computer rental


When you know the sport, you know the spot.

The Cayman Islands, the destination that pioneered the sport of SCUBA diving, offers the greatest selection of deep and shallow dive sites anywhere in the

Caribbean. From dramatic, plunging walls to vibrant reefs. Macro photography to pristine wrecks. And with dedicated dive resorts that can accomodate even the largest groups and a variety of experienced, well equipped operators willing to work around any schedule, Cayman has earned a reputation as the world’s premier destination for dive groups.

Just a few more reasons why, for all that diving is, was and will always be, the

Cayman Islands remains the world’s unquestioned leader.

Freedom, safety, adventure.

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Grandview Cayman

Grand Cayman

With 69 luxurious, fully-equipped two- and three-bedroom villas with ocean views, Grandview specializes in concierge services—guests take care of the relaxing and the staff provides the best diving, golfing, spa, and culinary experiences.

Diving with Don Foster’s Dive .

Compass Point Dive Resort with diving by Ocean Frontiers

Grand Cayman

Located on the East End of Grand Cayman, this resort offers a secluded, tranquil setting with adventure right on your doorstep—you can roll out of bed and onto the waiting dive boats. Enjoy the pristine reefs and breathtaking wall dives that the East End is renowned for with a style of service that will surpass your expectations.

Enjoy the luxury accommodations that Compass Point offers—all oceanfront condominiums, beautifully appointed with stylish island décor and fully equipped with all the comforts of home. On land, relax on the beach or in a hammock, have a BBQ or enjoy the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from your own private balcony.

• Roll out of bed and onto your own waiting dive boat

• Full “Dive Valet” services make gear handling, storing, rinsing and set up hassle-free

• Free wireless internet access is available throughout the resort

• All rooms are non-smoking with central air conditioning and ceiling fans

• Enjoy breathtaking wall dives with service that will surpass your expectations

B O N U S

Free night dive

Sunset House

Grand Cayman

With tropical Colonial furniture and bedding and Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property, Sunset House is located on the water’s edge with excellent diving right offshore.

Sunset Divers , the on-site dive operation, is close to shore with an exciting, professional, customer service-oriented staff. The resort offers the best dive amenities—from comfortable accommodations, seven custom dive boats, Nitrox and Cathy Church’s

Underwater Photo Center. The infamous My Bar—voted

Best of the Caribbean by Caribbean Travel & Life —and the SeaHarvest Restaurant set amid the beautiful grounds complete this diver’s paradise.

• Unlimited free shore diving just steps from your room with all dive packages

• Breakfast, transfers, welcome rum punch and gift included in packages

• One mile south of George Town, 10 minute drive from airport

• One of the Caribbean’s most distinguished dive resorts

• Celebrating its 50 th anniversary

B O N U S

Ask about our seasonal specials

Comfort Suites Grand Cayman with diving by Don Foster’s Dive

• AAA Diamond rated hotel

• Beach chairs and beach towels

• Freshwater pool and hot tub

• Diving with Don Foster’s Dive

• Full range of certification courses

Grand Cayman

This all-suite hotel offers comfortable suites and studios—some with ocean views—all well-appointed and spacious, equipped to cater to both short- and long-term stays. Located in the heart of the Seven

Mile Beach area, the hotel offers all the amenities you would expect from the Caribbean. Visit Stingers

Restaurant & Pool Bar, an open-air spot serving lunch, dinner and tropical drinks. Stroll 100 yards from the 45-foot long freshwater, free-form pool to the edge of the sparkling waters on the famous Seven

Mile Beach. Diving with Don Foster’s Dive , a fullservice dive shop offering gear rental and lessons.

B O N U S

Deluxe continental breakfast daily


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Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort with diving by Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman

Discover the grace of this intimate Grand Cayman experience—a resort filled with local furnishings in warm colors of sea and sun, sky and sand, making it difficult to tell where the hotel ends and the island begins. All 295 rooms are drenched in tropical hues of melon, tangerine and avocado, accented with rich dark woods. La Mer Spa, featuring renowned YonKa therapy, includes four over-sized treatment rooms and a couples suite with hot tub. Each of the four restaurants and bars—offering guests an array of choices—has also been reinvented with new names, decor and cuisine. Diving with Red Sail Sports .

• Centrally located on world-famous Seven Mile Beach within walking distance of entertainment

• Reflects tropical elegance delivered with exceptional service

• La Mer Spa offers an extensive plethora of treatments guaranteed to achieve bliss

• Private balconies—available with all rooms—offer exquisite views

• High speed wireless internet access available throughout the resort

Don Foster’s Dive

Grand Cayman

With a main shop at Casuarina Point on the waterfront in South Sound and a satellite shop at Comfort

Suites & Resorts along Seven Mile

Beach, Don Foster’s offers daily two-tank and one-tank dives,

Stingray City trips and a free dive shuttle from your hotel/condo.

Little Cayman Beach Resort

• Valet-style diving

• Full range of PADI courses available, including specialty courses

• Full-service underwater photo and video center

• Custom-built Newton dive boats

• International team of professional staff

Little Cayman

Located on a private white sand beach, bordered by the reef of South Hold Sound, this upscale resort is an excellent retreat for those looking for world-class diving and relaxation.

Reef Divers is unlike any other dive shop on the island and they are able to provide guests with first-class service and amenities. Considered some of the world’s best diving, the Bloody Bay Wall features incredible reef architecture and marine life—the sea floor stops at only 18 feet and plunges down a 6,000-foot vertical cliff. With over 55 marked and protected dive sites around Little Cayman, divers have the opportunity to dive among over 500 types of fish and 100 different corals.

B O N U S

Kids under

16 stay free in parents’ room

Brac Reef Beach Resort

• Dramatic bluff walls and over 50 dive sites with little current

• On-site Reef Photo and Video Center, valet-style diving

• Reef Divers offers a variety of courses and certifications

• Nights dives and day trips to Bloody Bay Wall are available

• Tropical Touch Day Spa and Polly’s Landing Boutique

Cayman Brac

Experience the laid-back luxury of Brac Reef Beach

Resort. Kick off your shoes and bask in the beauty of this tropical paradise, painted with secluded beach vistas and hammock huts of storybook beauty. The colorful furnishings of the beachfront rooms bring your vacation spirit to life with amenities that include airconditioning, private baths, cable TV, phones, fans, hair dryers, and coffee service. Most rooms have private balconies or patios overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Internationally-trained chefs prepare menus with a continental and Caribbean flair. Diving enthusiasts will enjoy unparalleled service with Reef Divers .

B O N U S

Kids under

16 stay free in parents’ room


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curaçao

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Mushroom Forest

• Wreck of Superior Producer

• Hell’s Corner


• Kura Hulanda

• Ostrich Farm

• Floating Bridge


• Avila Hotel

• Curaçao Marriott Beach

Resort & Emerald Casino

• Scuba Do



Curaçao’s reputation as a world-class dive destination has grown to the extent that it no longer exists in the shadow of its sister island, Bonaire. Its shores are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and a number of wrecks including the Superior Producer and two sunken tugboats. As the largest of the ABC islands, Curaçao has miles of coastline dotted with isolated beaches, a bustling downtown with great shopping, historical sites, nightlife, and exciting diving right offshore. The island is also known for its picturesque Dutch architecture which is evident in downtown Punda and in the Landuis plantation homes scattered across the island. The west end is largely undeveloped and provides nature lovers with plenty of areas to explore and enjoy.

22 Contact your local dive travel professional or call us at 800-328-2288.

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All West Apartments & Diving

Surrounded by tropical hills, each of the luxury apartments offers an exciting view over the bay. The beach below is great for swimming, snorkeling and diving! The dive center, Ocean Encounters West , offers the full range of PADI courses, quality equipment rental and an air filling station.

Ocean Encounters

• Dolphin Boat Dives twice a week

• Day trips to Klein Curacao twice a week

• Around the clock diving—any day, any time

• Nitrox, Helium available, rebreather-friendly

• Snorkel trips every afternoon, kayak, paddle boat, sunfish rentals

Experience an amazing dive operation with this family owned and operated PADI 5 Star Gold Palm

International Dive Center, National Geographic Dive

Center, IANTD Technical Training and DSAT TecRec facility. With five locations, five boats, five classrooms,

150 sets of rental gear, 70 lockers, and over 250 tanks,

Ocean Encounters is set up to meet the needs of every diver on Curaçao. Serving Breezes Resort, Lions Dive,

Avila Beach and Lodge Kura Hulanda, the Ocean

Encounters “One Stop Dive Shop” gives dive guests the power to dive all of Curaçao with just one operator— one of the best dive operations on the island.

B O N U S

Free night dive between

Apr 15 and

May 15

Lions Dive & Beach Resort with diving by Ocean Encounters

Located on a beautiful white sandy beach, featuring

Ocean Encounters , a PADI 5-Star Gold Palm

International Dive Center, and near historic downtown

Willemstad, guests will experience the Caribbean at its best with recent upgrades, renovations and a friendly, charming and sporty demeanor. Divers will enjoy exciting wreck, wall and reef dive sites—none more than 25 minutes away. Beach lovers will find an oasis of rest and relaxation. For dining, guests can enjoy fine or casual dining at one of the resort’s two restaurants or nearby outlets right on the beach.

• Oceanview and oceanfront rooms and apartments

• On-site PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC, IANTD and DSAT TecRec Training

• Body Beach Wellness Club

• Fine dining restaurant, Nemo

• Casual beach bar and restaurant, Hemingway

B O N U S

Free access to Sea

Aquarium

Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club with diving by Ocean Encounters

Breathtaking Coral Cliffs surrounded by a white sand beach create the ideal setting for Curaçao’s newest luxury resort. This peaceful, tropical getaway offers the tranquility of a secluded island hideaway coupled with a relaxing and alluring beachfront retreat on the island’s

West End. Enjoy non-motorized water sports activities— including snorkeling, wind surfing, sunfish boating, paddle boating, kayaking—or simply relax on a sun float.

The resort—a prime dive destination on Curaçao— offers diving through PADI-certified Ocean Encounters , situated on the property. This fully-equipped, on-site dive shop will arrange a wide assortment of diving courses and excursions.

• Only five-star dive resort in Curaçao

• Night dives offered

• Non-motorized water sports available

• Very close to most major dive sites on the island

• Dive shop located on property’s beach


curaçao

Habitat Curaçao with diving by Easy Divers

Located along Curaçao’s western coast in idyllic seclusion, this dive dedicated resort features ocean and garden view rooms as well as two-bedroom lanai villas.

Enjoy Ocean’s Restaurant & Bar and take a dip in the infinity pool with a spectacular view of the Caribbean sunset. On-site Easy Divers is a PADI 5-Star Gold Palm

Resort and National Geographic Dive Center offering two-tank boat dives and Nitrox. Over 35 different dive sites are within an hour by boat. A stunning house reef is available for 24/7 shore diving. Spa services are available on the property—offering a selection of massages—as well as a game room and boutique. Shuttles to town are available on a regular basis.

• Diving 24/7 year round

• Professional and providing a high standard of service

• Wireless internet is available for those who wish to stay connected

• Close to some of Curaçao’s best natural attractions

• Ask about coral spawning packages and special events

Hilton Curaçao

Home to Seascape Dive &

Watersports , a PADI Gold Palm

Dive Center with an expanded fleet of dive boats stocked with double ladders for easy entry, a freshwater shower and more. For non-divers, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboating, and all facilities at the full-service

Hilton Curaçao are accessible.

Sunset Waters Beach Resort

This intimate boutique hotel is renowned for its beautiful crescent-shaped beach, serene and secluded location, easiest access with Sunset Divers to Curaçao’s premier diving sites—including Mushroom Forest—and spectacular snorkeling and scuba in the lagoon and on the teeming house reef. End your lazy or fun-packed day with a relaxing cocktail on the terrace and experience the striking sunsets which paint a different picture every evening. With amazing panoramic views of the Caribbean

Sea from oversized oceanfront rooms, calm and tranquil waters, diving with an active concern for the environment and snorkeling in the shallow waters of the turquoise lagoon, this is truly the Life Aquatic!

• Beach volleyball, hiking, dance classes, kayaking and more

• On-site Sunset Divers is a PADI Resort Dive Operator and Training Center

• Full schedule of exciting trips and tours to fascinating attractions

• Swedish or hot rock massage either in your room, on the beach or at the pool

• internet Café available

Breezes Curaçao Resort & Casino

The first super-inclusive resort in the Southern

Caribbean, the Dutch flavor of this island will add a new twist to the Breezes vacation that guests have enjoyed for years. Super-Inclusive isn’t just about more. It’s about better. It’s about offering the finest beaches and the most comfortable accommodations.

It’s being greeted with a friendly smile when you arrive and warm wishes when you leave. It’s world-class chefs and world-recognized golf and tennis pros. It’s about promises made and promises kept. This diver’s paradise is adjacent to both the pristine Undersea

National Park and entertaining Sea Aquarium. Diving with Ocean Encounters .

• Complimentary shore dives available right into the National Underwater Park

• Famous dive site called the Car Pile, right in front of the resort

• This is a perfect site for a night dive

• We provide all scuba gear for the shore dives

• Equipment rental is included in the price of all supplemental dives


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dominica

Like a scene from Jurassic

Park, you might expect prehistoric creatures to emerge from Dominica’s lush peaks and rainforests.

But it is in its surrounding waters where divers will experience dramatic coral formations filled with life.

Topside, be sure to visit the

Morne Trois Pitons

UNESCO World Heritage

Site and Boiling Lake.

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80’




• Soufriere Pinnacles

• Champagne Reef

• Dangleben’s Pinnacles

• L’Abym


• Morne Trois Pitons UNESCO

World Heritage Site

• Boiling Lake in the Valley of

Desolation

• Trafalgar Falls

• Hike up Morne Anglaise


• Anchorage Hotel

• Cabrits Dive Center

• Seaside Dive Resort

• Sunset Bay Club



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Castle Comfort Dive Lodge with diving by Dive Dominica

Castle Comfort Dive Lodge is the epitome of the small, intimate dive resort. In this traditional-style guest house you instantly feel like a member of the family.

Casual, relaxed, and as comfortable as your favorite pair of slippers, Castle Comfort rests directly on the edge of the ocean with the green hills of Dominica sitting at her back. At Castle Comfort Dive Lodge, they offer a full measure of tranquil tropicality—life lived in harmony with both the earth and the ocean. In addition to diving and whale-watching activities, guided tours and hiking excursions to any site in

Dominica can be arranged by the staff. On-site Dive

Dominica caters to your diving needs.

• Nestled between the edge of the ocean and the green hills of Dominica

• Only 14 rooms—ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups

• Diving, snorkeling, whale watching, guided tours and hikes and more

• Wireless internet service available

• On-site Dive Dominica

Fort Young Hotel

Nestled at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the

Caribbean Sea and cradled in the beauty of Dominica’s mountainous landscape, the Fort Young Hotel features

71 fully air-conditioned rooms with ceiling fans, direct dial telephones, internet service, cable TV and a terrace or balcony. Room categories include the cozy standard, the comfortable oceanview and the spacious deluxe oceanfront. The old world charm of Fort Young

Hotel comes from the combination of unique architecture, rich history and modern convenience. The on-site Fort Young Hotel Dive Centre offers daily diving and snorkeling, certification courses, whale watching and equipment rental.

• 90% whale sightings year round

• Tour desk on-site for all land excursions

• Dive shop on premises, minutes from world-class diving

• Close to local shops

• Green Globe Destination


OF OUR VOLCANOES

are notorious underachievers.

They can’t even rise above sea level,

which means they provide some dramatic pinnacle diving. Imagine a volcanic peak — covered with healthy, vibrant corals and a cascade of tropical fi sh — rising almost to the surface, then dropping a sheer 1,500 feet. Imagine diving the Caribbean in the morning, hiking to secluded waterfalls in the afternoon, or watching sperm whales and dolphins — all in the same day. Just imagine what tomorrow will bring.

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Both the north and south coasts of the Dominican

Republic have a variety of dive sites from wrecks to reefs as well as a number of cavern and cave dives. The area of Sosua is popular on the north as well as sites around Cayos Siete

Hermanos. On the south coast, the sites around

Pedernales and the coastline of Parque

Nacional del Este offer great reef diving.

Sunscape Casa del Mar La Romana

This spectacular resort offers fabulous hospitality and countless diversions for your entertainment.

Day and night, the fun never stops.

The beach, pool, warm tropical breezes, gourmet á la carte restaurants and tropical drinks are all part of your Unlimited-Fun ® escape. Diving with Sea Pro .

Dreams Punta Cana

Along one of the finest oceanfronts on the island, this resort offers a glorious view from most guest rooms.

Dreams Punta Cana provides Unlimited-Fun ® around an expansive free-form swimming pool that winds through the property, complete with waterfalls and swimup bar. Diving with Sea Pro .

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .60-100’




• La Caleta Underwater Park

• Wreck of the Limon

• Wreck of the Hickory

• Cabrera Caverns


• Hiking and cascading

• Caving

• Windsurfing/kiteboarding



grenada

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .60-80’


Best Time . . . . . .Dec to Aug


• Wrecks of the Bianca C , the

Shakem , and the Ile de Ronde


• Hike Seven Sisters Waterfalls

• Nutmeg factory at Gouyave


• Grenada Grand Beach Resort



The Bianca C is one of the Caribbean’s most impressive wreck dives, but there’s much more to diving in Grenada than this 600’ sunken cruise ship. Ride the currents over coral gardens and dive the outlying wrecks and reefs frequented by larger pelagics. Above the surface, the Spice

Island offers a wealth of eco-adventures from waterfalls and rainforests to volcano hikes as well as some interesting sights in the capital of St. George, one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque harbors.

True Blue Bay Resort Coyaba Beach Resort Peter Hughes Wind Dancer

True Blue Bay is the perfect place for a dive vacation, with two pools, a restaurant specializing in West

Indian and Mexican cuisine, Dodgy

Dock Bar, boutique, car rental, yacht charter and Aquanauts Grenada .

The only dedicated dive resort on the island, with special equipment and a full range of scuba classes.

Coyaba Beach Resort is perched on the water’s edge of worldfamous Grand Anse Beach. Enjoy a classic Caribbean vacation with fine personalized service. Dive with the

PADI Gold Palm Center and enjoy complimentary golf and nonmotorized water sports. Diving by

EcoDive & Trek Grenada .

The M/V Wind Dancer , a member of the renowned Peter Hughes

Dancer Fleet, treats 18 divers to the exciting diving in Grenada and the Grenadines from July through

November.

Wind Dancer offers all of the luxury amenities that have become the hallmark of the

Dancer Fleet.


puerto rico

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .79-81°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .60-70’




• Mona/Desecheo Islands

• Culebra

• Parguera

• Vieques


• Bioluminescence Bay

• El Yunque Rainforest

• Old San Juan

• Surfing in Rincon

• Camuy Caverns

The secret is out—Puerto

Rico has some great diving.

All sides of the island have something to explore. There are a number of other activities to round out your vacation including golf, surfing, horseback riding, cave tours, and the only rainforest in the U.S. And be sure to plan to spend a day exploring historic Old San

Juan where quaint hotels, fine restaurants and excellent shopping offer a glimpse of

Puerto Rico’s sophisticated culture and lifestyle.

Parador Posada Porlamar with diving by Parguera Divers

Parguera

Enjoy relaxation, visual splendor and gastronomical delight at this small hotel. Be dazzled by

Phosphorescent Bay. Find majestic coral formations, calm seas, perfect weather and dozens of unspoiled small islands full of life. Diving with on-site Parguera

Divers , with custom 30-foot dive vessel offering two daily tank dives to the wall, night dives, snorkel tours, scuba courses and Nitrox. Parguera Divers also has an additional main retail store located on the southwest coast of the island, in the Shopping

Center El Muelle.

• On-site dive boat

• Dry storage locker for all dive gear

• Personalized service guaranteed on every dive trip

• Enriched air Nitrox available


FAJARDO

• Fajardo Inn

RINCÓN

• Taino Divers



Copamarina Beach Resort with diving by Sea Ventures Dive Copamarina

Guanica

This beautifully landscaped, 20-acre tropical resort is situated on an isolated half-mile crescent of Caribbean beachfront. The resort offers the finest in relaxation, dining, diving, sailing and eco-tourist wonders to create the perfect vacation experience. Copamarina has another outstanding feature—less than a mile from the resort’s shores is one of the world’s most outstanding dive sites. The area is largely unexplored, and every dive has the potential to be a unique underwater adventure.

On-site Sea Ventures Dive Copamarina caters to divers of all levels from snorkelers to certified dive professionals, including PADI certification courses.

• Tropical refreshments and snacks on all dive trips

• Daily gear care and storage

• Free dive computers and wet suits

• Fully-equipped and updated operation


Rincon Beach Resort

Rincón

This four-star boutique hotel can please the most challenging traveler—serene ocean waters, countless aquatic sports, whale watching, and the most impressive sunsets on the island. For the epicureans, choose from exquisite

Brasas Restaurant or Pelican Grill.

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statia

Experience the most scenic islands in the Caribbean with a unique itinerary combining pristine diving and historic island tours. The vessel features an expansive dive deck, airconditioned double staterooms with private baths and a maximum of 18 guests. A large salon and sundeck provide areas to relax.

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .76-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .80-100’




SABA

• Diamond Rock

• Third Encounter

• Eye of the Needle

• New Guinea Reef

• Shark Shoal

STATIA

• North Point

• Dooby’s Creek

• Double Wreck

• Bluebead Hole


SABA

• Hike up to the Elfin Forest on Mount Scenery

• Sample Saba Spice Liqueur

STATIA

• Hike the Quill

• Visit Fort Oranje

• Visit Fort de Windt

• Stroll through Zeelandia


SABA

• El Momo Cottages

• Juliana’s Hotel

• Queens Garden Resort

• Sea Saba



Saba rises steeply out of the sea up into the clouds, giving the island a mythical aura which extends well into the depths of the

Saba Marine Park. Cloud forests above and pinnacles below depict the steep topography of the underwater landscape of

Saba. Quaint, quiet, and uniquely exotic,

Saba is a great destination for divers looking for an exclusive diving retreat.

Statia has sites ranging from reefs, walls, and canyons as well as a number of historical wrecks. Protected and managed by the St. Eustatius National Parks, these sites offer frequent encounters with a wide variety of marine life including sharks, rays, and other pelagics. Be sure to make the hike to the The Quill, a 2,000-foot dormant volcano with a rainforest nestled in its crater.

Caribbean Explorer II The Old Gin House with diving by Golden Rock Divers

• Short boat rides with surface interval on shore

• Flexible dive time to suit your schedule

• Free one-on-one underwater photo tips

• Guaranteed dive trip to the impressive Charley Brown wreck

• Shore dive or snorkel the historical sunken warehouse district

Owners Glenn and Michele Faires are focused on customer satisfaction—nothing pleases them more than sharing the amazing diving and small island charm they have found on Statia. Concern for their guests carries over to The Old Gin House which is a historical landmark, full of ambiance, with only 18 rooms.

Golden Rock

Divers offers flexible dive schedules and dive site selections—just some of the examples of the commitment to guest fulfillment that filters through the entire operation. The dive staff is very knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of both the individual and group diver. Open since 1995, Golden Rock Divers is a PADI

Gold Palm Resort and National Geographic Dive Center.


Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .80-100’




• Scenic Railway

• Plantation Tours

• World-Class Golf


• St. Kitts Marriott Resort



st. kitts

&

nevis

You'll find reef, wreck, and drift diving on these uncrowded and unspoiled islands. Underwater tunnels and canyons are filled with a wide variety of schooling fish and healthy corals that are relatively undiscovered by divers. Above the surface, St. Kitts offers a smorgasbord of activities from eco-adventures to championship golf. The enchanting island of Nevis—from the top of the 3,232-foot Nevis Peak to the depths of the clear waters offshore—has much to explore, including nature, historical places of interest, trails and hiking, and marine exploration.

Bird Rock Beach Hotel Oualie Beach Resort

A favorite of water sports lovers, this gingerbread cottage resort is dotted with hammocks and set directly on the beach. The casual restaurant and bar is a popular island hangout featuring string, jazz and steel bands. A perfect location for small groups, with outstanding service and comfortable accommodations— plus you can experience the thrill of seeing the green vervet monkeys nearby. On-site Scuba Safaris —in operation since 1984—is the only dual facility in St.

Kitts and Nevis offering PADI and NAUI certifications.

Scuba Safaris offers superior knowledge and experience of local waters, numerous dive sites and varying weather conditions.

• Local Caribbean beer and rum punch is served after your dive experience

• Scuba Safaris is one of the few dive centers that will carry and store your dive gear

• Scuba Safaris is fully-equipped and provides updated equipment for your diving convenience

• Night dives are also available

• For those who love to view from the surface, try the 90-minute Snorkel Safari


This exclusive hotel is ideal for families, divers and honeymooners, offering the personal service of a family-owned resort. Each suite has cable TV, phone, air-conditioning, private bathroom, and an oceanview patio or balcony. On-site Dive St.

Kitts is the most complete dive operation on the island.

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st. lucia

The twin peaks of the Pitons dominate the landscape of this lush, exotic island where the dramatic topography extends well below the surface to its submerged volcanic ridges.

Large barrel sponges, black coral trees, and huge gorgonians decorate the drop-offs. Between dives, explore the rainforests on mountain bikes, on foot or

4x4 safaris, venture out into the blue in search of whales, or pamper yourself with relaxing spa services.

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .80-100’




• Rainforest Tours

• Whale Watching

• Mountain Biking


• Island Divers of St. Lucia



Anse Chastanet Resort & Jade Mountain with diving by Scuba St. Lucia

A spectacularly scenic resort hideaway set amidst a 600acre tropical estate with two beaches bordering pristine coral reefs, resort facilities include 49 rooms in a unique hillside/beachside setting, two restaurants/bars, boutiques, art gallery, 42-foot day sailing yacht and a full-service spa. Jade Mountain is Anse Chastanet’s new and exclusive resort-within-a-resort, boasting grand sweeping spaces beyond your imagination and an extravagantly-sized private infinity pool offering infinite views of the twin Pitons.

Scuba St. Lucia , the on-site

PADI Gold Palm/SSI platinum scuba center offers a full dive program. Dive groups receive tailor-made diving schedules with exclusive dive boat use.

• Unique island wood handmade furniture

• World cuisine by award-winning chefs

• Kai Belté full-service spa

• On-site PADI Gold Palm/SSI Platinum scuba center

• Reef-front with 150+ species at the base of the Pitons

B O N U S

Free gourmet welcome amenity

Ti Kaye Village Resort

Nestled along a cliff overlooking the sea, this laid-back little village is on the serene west coast. Its secluded location is a perfect hideaway for relaxation offering water sports, a fitness center, and a massage therapist. Enjoy island excursions or experience the underwater world with Island Divers of St. Lucia .

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Dive Fair Helen at Marigot Bay

Step back in time and imagine lush mangroves bordering the pristine and turquoise Caribbean Sea with breathtaking sunsets—it’s no wonder author James A.

Michener described Marigot Bay as “the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean.” This bay plays host to quaint and luxurious resorts including Marigot Beach Club housed directly on the beach and accessible only by sea. This bay is also home to Dive Fair Helen —owned and managed by an environmentalist, the dive trips take on a historic and cultural flavor with the entire island as a footprint. Visit remote islet by kayak, enjoy turtle watching, hiking and camping experiences and of course exciting snorkel and scuba diving tours.

• Full-service PADI Dive Operation and Training Center

• Custom built 47-foot and 39-foot dive boats with fresh water, rest rooms, easy entry and exit

• The prime dive sites on the island start within a 10 minute boat ride from the dive center

• Customized dive schedules and boat charters for groups


Young Island with diving by Bill Tewes’ Dive St. Vincent

Hidden within most of us is the fantasy of discovering an uncharted island. Discover Young Island Resort, an impossibly romantic private island resort surrounded by clear waters, located just 200 yards offshore of St.

Vincent. Featuring 29 oceanview cottages, some luxury accommodations with private plunge pools, excellent dining, water sports and tennis. Spa Kalina sits among the tropical foliage on the hillside of Young Island and offers a full menu of indulgent spa treatments. The freshwater pool is surrounded by palm trees and the staff caters to your every whim. Service at Young Island is as it should be—always with pleasure. Diving with Bill

Tewes’ Dive St. Vincent .

• A Caribbean resort with rustic charm

• Experience diving with Bill Tewes’ Dive St. Vincent

• Relaxing days and romantic evenings with live entertainment

• Delicious, innovative meals served under thatched gazebos at the water’s edge

• Cottages with refrigerator, safe, fans, garden showers and private patio

st. vincent

Known as the Jewels of the

Caribbean, St. Vincent and the Grenadines cascade through the Caribbean like precious gems in a necklace. Each island has its own distinct character both above and below the waterline. St. Vincent has established itself as the

Critter Capital of the

Caribbean. Bequia offers some great drift diving and pelagic encounters. The tiny islands offer everything from shallow protected coral gardens to drop-offs.

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .77-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .50-80’


Best Time . . . . . .Dec to Aug


• Cathedral, Speyside

• Bookends, Speyside

• Diver’s Dream

• M/V Maverick


• Visit Argyle Waterfalls

• Mountain Biking

• Roti Stands

• Birdwatching Mecca


• Aqua Marine Dive

• Blue Waters Inn

• Manta Lodge

• Tobago Dive Experience

• Wild Turtle Dive



At the southern tip of the Caribbean chain and just off the

South American coast, this mountainous and verdant island is as rich underwater as above. Its reefs benefit from nutrients which flow from Venezuela’s Orinoco River bringing a rich payload of plankton and micro-organisms which attract species such as manta rays, eagle rays, hammerheads, and whale sharks. Experience all of

Tobago’s topside attractions including hikes through rainforests to stunning waterfalls, sea kayaking, mountain biking and bird watching.

Grafton Beach Resort

Located on Stonehaven Bay on the leeward side of Tobago, in close proximity to the airport in the capital of Scarborough. Set on a beautiful hillside, this fully all-inclusive, family friendly resort provides warm and comfortable accommodations and a certified dive center on-site with a variety of watersports.


Peter Hughes Wind Dancer

M/V Wind Dancer offers an opportunity for the experienced diver to explore the unique marine environment surrounding Tobago in just one week, while delivering the legendary level of service both above and below the water that divers from around the world have come to expect from Peter Hughes.

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• West Caicos wall

• Northwest Point, Provo

• French Cay

• Grand Turk Wall


• Stingray Encounter


GRAND TURK

• Salt Raker Inn

PROVO

• Sibonne Beach Hotel

• The Sands at Grace Bay

• Tradewinds Condotel

LIVE ABOARDS

• Turks & Caicos Aggressor II



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Dive Provo

Provo

Dive Provo is your guarantee of a pleasurable vacation, offering a varied dive schedule and the most comprehensive choice of dive sites including West Caicos,

Grace Bay, Northwest Point, Sandbore Channel and more. Providers of unrivaled customer service, Dive Provo guests enjoy full-service features including daily gear set, post dive gear rinsing and storing. Divers need never lift their bag from the day they arrive until they leave. Dive

Provo provides a full range of scuba instruction (PADI 5-

Star, SSI & NAUI) as well as hotel/dive packages to suit your taste. Dive groups are always welcome at Dive Provo and private charters can be arranged.

• The most comprehensive dive schedule on island—two tank dives visit eight diverse dive areas

• Three modern boats with showers, rinse tanks, shade, wide easy-exit ladders and marine head

• Offering divers the freedom to plan and execute their own dives and explore at their own pace

• PADI 5-Star facility offers comprehensive training for all levels of certification

• Packages with a wide variety of accommodations from budget to luxury

Comfort Suites Turks & Caicos Royal West Indies Resort Turks & Caicos Explorer II

The beaches and crystal clear waters of the Turks & Caicos make for some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but it is the underwater scenery that draws divers to explore its surrounding depths. The largest and more developed of these islands is

Providenciales, commonly called Provo. Divers flock here to explore the reefs and dramatic walls of North West Point, West Caicos, Pine Cay, and French Cay. A short flight to the islands of Grand Turk and Salt Cay offers pristine diving and a true out-island experience as well as a glimpse of what life was like in times past.


Provo

Set amid tropical gardens at Grace

Bay Beach, the adjacent Ports of

Call Shopping Villages offer a variety of restaurants, bars and shops.

Spacious junior suites feature bright

Caribbean decor. Diving with Dive

Provo and golf nearby. Enjoy free continental breakfast poolside.

Provo

Nestled on 12 miles of white sand beach on Grace Bay, this intimate colonial-style retreat boasts wellappointed suites surrounded by lush tropical foliage and two swimming pools that meander through the property past the restaurant to the beach.

Turks & Caicos Live-Aboard

Join the Turks & Caicos Explorer II for a bit of luxury and amazing diving. The vessel carries a maximum of 20 guests in airconditioned staterooms with private baths, and features large common areas and an expansive easy to use dive deck.

Oasis Divers

• Small groups and personal service

• Diving in Grand Turk and Salt Cay with short boat rides

• Complete gear handling and set-up

• Stingray encounters, whale watching and out island trips

• Three-dive-a-day packages available

Grand Turk

Experience an island of unspoiled beauty with Oasis

Divers—discover the diving professionals who know how to deliver diving services for the vacation of a lifetime.

From beginners to advanced, the friendly, experienced staff caters to your adventure requests, making the dive experience exciting, uncrowded, fun and safe. Whether diving on the breathtaking wall or exploring on a night dive, you will always be comfortable with the gear handling services and the short rides to the dive sites.

Offering accommodations in a handful of charming hotels and inns, Oasis Divers provides the captivating hospitality you expect on a small island.

B O N U S

Free dive with any

7 night /

6 dive day package


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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .79-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




BVI

• Wreck of the RMS Rhone

• The Indians

• The Dogs

• Alice in Wonderland

USVI

• The WIT Shoal

• Salt River Canyon

• Frederiksted Pier

• Carvel Rock


BVI

• Sailing in famous Drake Bay

• The Baths, Virgin Gorda

• Bomba’s Full Moon Party

• Cooper Island Pirate’s Lair

USVI

• Visit St. Peter’s Greathouse

• St. Croix Cruzan Rum Factory

• Hike the Reef Bay Trail


ST .

JOHN , USVI

• St. John Dive Adventures

TORTOLA , BVI

• Sail Caribbean Divers

LIVE

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ABOARDS

• Cuan Law



Dive Tortola Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas

Tortola, BVI

This full-service PADI dive facility offers a wide array of experiences among the islands, spits and cays in the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Dive notable wrecks, including the

RMS Rhone , underwater canyons or reefs outcroppings teeming with schooling fish.

Tortola, BVI

Hidden on 52 acres, this resort epitomizes the natural beauty of BVI with 157 rooms rising up the hillside from the island’s finest beach. The main building is akin to a plantation house, the restaurant is in an 18thcentury sugar mill and the villas evoke traditional island homes.

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort Cane Bay Dive

The British Virgin Islands have drawn divers in large numbers ever since the filming of the movie, “The Deep,” which featured the historic wreck of the Rhone .

Also one of the world’s top cruising grounds, local operators offer rendezvous diving to cruising divers who want to take advantage of both the great diving and sailing that these islands have to offer.

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The U.S. Virgin Islands all feature great diving, from wrecks to coral-covered piers and walls. St. Thomas has its shopping and beaches, St. Croix has its laid-back attitude and rugged beauty, and quaint St. John has its artistic eco-environment. Topside, you can sail, snorkel, explore by foot, horseback, mountain bike or car, tour the sugar plantations and kayak through mangroves.


St. Croix, USVI

This sophisticated retreat is nestled on a secluded beach. Enjoy a wide range of activities including water sports, freshwater pool, lit tennis courts and world-class casino.

Rooms are spacious oceanfront suites with king beds, and 20 hillside villas offer full kitchens.

St. Croix, USVI

Since 1990, customer service has been the top priority for this dive operation. The Cane Bay Wall is right at their doorstep, allowing them to offer unique diving opportunities.

Combined with the relaxation of the

North Shore, it’s the perfect spot for

St. Croix’s #1 dive center.

Carambola Beach Resort

• Premier dive operator located on-site

• Three restaurants feature oceanside dining

• Large freshwater pool

• Exercise room

• Friday night Pirates Buffet with entertainment


St. Croix, USVI

The resort is spread over 28 acres of lush unspoiled forest, mountains and oceanfront. The Carambola Beach

Resort is a boutique-style island retreat with oversized suites featuring private screened-in porches, separate sitting areas with pull-out sofa beds and a pristine ambiance. The newly refurbished luxury suites are appointed with granite and marble throughout, flat-screen

TVs, full-size refrigerators, microwave, porcelain-top range stove and many more luxury upgrades. Diving is provided by Cane Bay Dive , St. Croix’s premier dive and snorkel center, in operation since 1990 with a focus on customer service.

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belize

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+

Wetsuit . . . . .1.5mm to 3mm



• Hol-Chan Cut, Ambergris

• M&M Caverns, Ambergris

• Blue Hole

• Glover’s Reef


• Day trip to Lamanai or Tikai archaeological sites

• Snorkel at Shark-Ray Alley


AMBERGRIS CAYE

• Banana Beach Resort

• Journey’s End Resort

• Mayan Princess

• Ramon’s Village

BELIZE CITY

• Hugh Parkey’s Belize

Adventure

CAYO

• Windy Hill Resort

GLOVER ’ S REEF

• Isla Marisol resort

HOPKINS

• Hamanasi Adventure & Dive

Resort

TURNEFFE ATOLL

• Blackbird Caye Resort

LIVE

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ABOARDS

• Belize Aggressor III



The barrier reef that runs along the Caribbean coast of Belize is second only to the Great

Barrier Reef in Australia. Jacques Cousteau first brought Belize into the limelight when he documented his dive on Belize’s famous Blue Hole. The offshore islands of Ambergris

Caye, Turneffe, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Half Moon Caye, and Glover’s Reef have been attracting avid divers ever since. Eco-tours abound throughout the region from jungle tours to the exploration of Mayan archeological sites, making Belize an adventurer’s paradise.


Aqua Dives Belize

Ambergris Caye

Belize’s ultimate dive center provides underwater and above-water tours since 1998. Conveniently located beachfront in San Pedro Town, Aqua Dives’ fleet of custom dive boats can accommodate individuals and groups. Belize is home of the largest living barrier reef in the world. Swim through tunnels, or glide over the spurand-groove canyons that run perpendicular to the barrier reef. Catch a glimpse of a variety of turtles, parrotfish, angelfish, lobsters, sharks, rays, dozens of species of corals and much more. Plunge into the famous Blue Hole with its large limestone stalactites and resident reef and bull sharks. Explore unique atoll, wall and drift dives.

• Fully-equipped PADI Dive Center offering courses, dive, snorkel and inland tours daily

• 52-foot dive boat is #1 in its class and provides a safe and comfortable dive experience

• Divemasters and instructors are PADI certified and speak English and Spanish

• Daily gear care and storage available, plus free transportation from all resorts

• Dive-only packages and hotel/dive packages available

SunBreeze Hotel with diving by Aqua Dives Belize

Ambergris Caye

SunBreeze Hotel puts you right in the heart of Ambergris

Caye and all that the island has to offer. On the southern edge of the friendly town of San Pedro, SunBreeze’s Latin-

Caribbean architectural design forms a wide crescent that embraces the waterfront as well as its own private white sand beach and palm and tropical garden complete with a freshwater pool. On-site full-range PADI resort dive shop,

Aqua Dives Belize , offers daily morning and afternoon dives to many of Belize’s top spots including Blue Hole,

Turneffe, Lighthouse and Glovers Reef. PADI certification courses—including resort certification—snorkeling trips and equipment are available.

• Great location for weddings and honeymoons

• Aromatherapy, reiki and massage studio

• World-class diving and snorkeling

• Windsurfing and variety of fishing options

• Free snorkel stop with seven-night packages

SunBreeze Suites with diving by Aqua Dives Belize

• Located downtown on the beach

• Oceanfront rooms with private balcony

• Swimming pool, equipment storage room

• Patio bar

• Private pier and tour desk offering sea and land tours


Ambergris Caye

One of San Pedro’s newest oceanfront resorts on the beach, SunBreeze Suites is located in downtown San

Pedro with easy access to all the restaurants, bars and island activities. All suites feature private oceanfront balcony, fully-equipped kitchen, living room and dining area. Amenities include freshwater pool and patio bar, with sun loungers on the deck, beach and pier.

Aqua Dives Belize can take care of all your scuba and aquatic needs. Day trips to the Mayan cities, cave tubing or golf cart rentals to explore the island for a day are available.

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Exotic Caye Beach Resort

Ambergris Caye

Exotic Caye is an intimate dive resort consisting of 23 one- and two-bedroom, air-conditioned, oceanfront condominiums overlooking the sea just south of San

Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Crazy Canucks Beach

Bar, Monkey Bites Cafe, freshwater pool, beach volleyball and full-time concierge services are located on the property. Tropical plants and majestic palms create an atmosphere of relaxation and leisure with uninterrupted vistas of the crystal waters of the

Caribbean and the Belize Barrier Reef.

• All units are directly oceanfront, air-conditioned condos with kitchen

• Beach Bar, on-site café, pool

• Hotel transfer and welcome drink

• Eight-minute walk to San Pedro

B O N U S

Book 6 nights, get one night free Jan 6 to

Feb 28

Ambergris Divers

Ambergris Caye

Locally owned by a family of divers keen to maintain the best safety record in the island. Ambergris

Divers love what they do and enjoy developing novice divers’ skills as well as the company of experienced divers and friends travelling together as dive groups.

The Villas at Banyan Bay with diving by Ambergris Divers

Ambergris Caye

Experience the luxury of a full service resort. When entering the marble appointed lobby, you will know that you made the right choice. The professional staff will check you in, orient you to your surroundings and will have you in your swim suit enjoying the beach in no time.

Banyan Bay is family-oriented and the ultimate in luxury, privacy and oceanfront living. It features two- and threebedroom villas with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the Great Belize Barrier Reef. Each spectacular suite has a contemporary Caribbean style with a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, comfortable bedrooms, private bathrooms and hot tub in the master bath.

• Snorkeling, diving, fishing, cave tubing, resort style pool, sailing

• Jungle adventures, bird watching, mayan archeological sites, volleyball

• Golf cart, bicycles and free service to/from San Pedro airstrip

• Baby sitting, massage therapists, daily maid service, and internet access

• Catering weddings and special events (from intimate to large groups)

B O N U S

Book 6 nights, get one night free in Sept and Oct

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Turneffe Island Lodge

Turneffe Atoll

The original diving and fishing lodge on the Turneffe Atoll— one of the world’s great ocean and reef ecosystems. This private access island experience is unique due to the 40 year history and ideal location. Serene, peaceful and beautiful, the entire lodge and all buildings and services have been renovated and upgraded in the past two years.

PADI dive shop and over 70 dive sites within a 10 minute boat ride. Salt water flats fishing is world class due to the shallows of the atoll and hundreds of mangrove islands.

Fresh water pool, air-conditioning, family-style meals and full-time staff. All accommodations are ocean front, with a maximum of 40 guests.

• Stunning ocean views, fresh Belizean cuisine, private access island, peaceful and serene

• Oceanfront accommodations with mahogany and teak, air-conditioning and outdoor showers

• World-class valet service for diving and fishing, you just relax and enjoy

• Full bar and restaurant, three fresh Belizean / American meals served family-style daily

• Free use of kayaks and Hobie Cat, unobstructed sunsets and sunrises, nightly appetizers


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Turneffe Flats Inn at Robert’s Grove Radisson Fort George Hotel Peter Hughes Sun Dancer II

Turneffe Atoll

Long recognized as a premier diving, ecotourism and fly fishing destination, Belize’s Turneffe Atoll is the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean.

Specializing in superior service for a limited number of guests—12 divers max on a Pro 48!

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Placencia

This beautifully appointed outpost features 52 oceanfront airconditioned guest rooms and suites, full-service PADI dive and snorkel center, sport fishing, and adventure tour center, sea spa, two restaurants, bars, and conference facility.

Belize City

The Radisson Fort George Hotel is equipped with a dive shop, marina, 102 rooms, tour desk, two pools, hot tub, two restaurants, coffee shop and two bars. Experience the genuine hospitality of Belize in this premier full-service hotel.

Live-Aboard

The flagship of the renowned

Peter Hughes Dancer Fleet,

Sun Dancer II

M/V cruises the atolls of

Belize, offering 20 divers all of the luxury amenities that have become the hallmark of the

Dancer Fleet.



ARENAL

• Arenal Lodge

GUANACASTE

• Diving Safaris

• Premier Fiesta Resort & Spa

• Resort Divers de Costa Rica

• Villa Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

OSA PENINSULA

• Agila de Osa

LIVE

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ABOARDS TO COCOS ISLAND

• Okeanos Aggressor

• Sea Hunter

• Undersea Hunter



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The Guanacaste region of Costa

Rica serves up an amazing array of adventurous activities to round out any dive vacation. Diving at the

Catalina and Bat Islands is renowned for its encounters with large schools of mobula and cownosed rays as well as occasional sightings of white tip, bull, and tiger sharks—not to mention the schooling hammerheads of Cocos

Island. Explore Costa Rica’s rainforests on a canopy tour or bathe in hot springs at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. And if that’s not enough, add to the mix jungle treks, river rafting and surfing.

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .75-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .50-80’

Wetsuit . . . . . .3mm to 5mm

Best Time . . . .May to March


• Bat Island

• Monkey Head

• The Point, Catalina Islands

• The Wall, Catalina Islands


• Canopy jumping tours

• Arenal Volcano & Hot

Springs tour

• River rafting

• Surfing

Occidental Grand Papagayo

Papagayo Gulf

Be transported to a place of exotic trappings on the untamed beauty of Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific coastline. From spectacular bluffs to unspoiled diversity, this rich land seems to have carved out the perfect spot for the Occidental Grand Papagayo. This all-inclusive resort where premium service meets a breathtaking location is just 35 minutes from Liberia International Airport. With over

160 rooms, this resort blends along the bluff showcasing stunning bay views and sunsets. The all-inclusive plan lets guests enjoy dining in three restaurants, four bars, activities and Fun Club. Exceptional diving services with nearby PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Dive Center.

• Upgrade to The Royal Club for concierge services and amenities

• Plan a day-trip to Arenal Volcano, Buena Vista Hot Springs and more

• Three restaurants, four bars and a disco

• Fitness center, tennis and water sports included

• Take advantage of deep sea fishing and scuba diving

Allegro Papagayo

• Eco-adventure excursions may be scheduled on property

• Three international menu and buffet-style dining restaurants

• Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE May 1 to December 22

• All-inclusive entertainment for families, couples, and adventurers

Papagayo Gulf

Active volcanoes, unspoiled rainforests and beaches gleaming with volcanic sand make Costa Rica’s Northern

Pacific coast an explorer’s paradise. The Allegro

Papagayo—located just 30 minutes from Liberia

International Airport—features a terraced layout where buildings form a chain down the bluff to the beach below.

Guests eager to explore Papagayo Bay’s water sports hop a shuttle boat to the private beach club. Guests enjoy all meals, snacks—including an open bar— activities and sports, Beach Club, Fun Club, supervised activities and evening entertainment. Exceptional diving services with nearby PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Dive Center.


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Ocotal Beach Resort

Playa Ocotal

Located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this boutique four-star property was the first PADI resort in

Costa Rica, featuring 59 rooms and suites, all with a great ocean view. Two restaurants, beach snack bar, three pools, and a swim-up bar are just a few of the amenities.

Enjoy tennis, fishing, surfing, and available adventure tours. On-site PADI 5 Star Gold Palm dive operation is just steps from the beach, featuring two custom dive boats and a team of divemasters to set up and break down gear for you. Daily trips to Cat and Bat Islands.

Experience the rush of swimming next to a giant whale shark or immerse yourself in a school of manta rays.

• All rooms feature panoramic ocean views and private terrace or balcony; breakfast included

• Full in-house dive operation and a variety of adventure tours

• PADI 5 Star Gold Palm IDC Resort

• Daily dive trips to Catalinas, Bat Islands

• Certified PADI and TDI Nitrox Instructor

Aqua Center Diving

• PADI Dive Center

• Closest dive shop to Catalina Islands

• Three custom dive boats, complete care of you and your gear

• Rinsing area and free gear lockers with lock

• Sunset trips, kayaks, mountain bikes and boogie boards rental

Playa Flamingo

Perfectly positioned to offer divers and snorkelers some of the best underwater experiences to be found in Costa

Rica, Aqua Center Diving provides easy access to exceptional dive sites for all levels of experience. Just offshore from Flamingo, enjoy the Catalina Islands swimming with abundance of manta rays and stingrays.

Dive around pinnacles with spectacular variety of marine life from nudibranchs to sharks, with angel fish, jacks, grunts, octopus, eels and turtles in between. You will dive aboard any of their three custom boats where you are provided with tanks, weights, belts, refreshments and professional guides.

B O N U S

Pay for 3 days of diving, get one free in

Sep and Oct

Flamingo Marina Resort with diving by Aqua Center Diving

• All rooms with oceanview balcony

• Condominiums with kitchen

• Wireless internet access

• Aqua Center Diving, on-site dive operator

• Tour operator


Playa Flamingo

Flamingo Marina Resort offers four stars with five-star service. Located on the North Pacific Coast of Costa

Rica, Flamingo Marina Resort offers 19 deluxe standard rooms, three captain standard rooms, four sportsman suites and 60 condominiums. Scenic views abound and guests are just steps away from the most expansive white sand beaches in the country.

Amenities include pool bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining area, four swimming pools and large outdoor hot tub. Enjoy sport fishing, scuba diving, tennis and adventure tours. Diving with on-site Aqua

Center Diving .

B O N U S

Welcome cocktail upon arrival

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .70-100’




• Coco View wall, Roatan

• Mary’s Place, Roatan

• Wreck of The Odyssey,

Roatan

• CJ’s Dropoff, Utila


• Dolphin Encounter at the

Institute for Marine Sciences

• Sante Wellness Center

• Cable Slide at Gumbalima

Park


ROATAN

• Bay Islands Beach Resort

• Cocoview Resort

• Inn of Last Resort

• Laguna Beach Resort

• Luna Beach Resort

• Paradise Beach Club

• Pura Vida Resort Hotel

• The Seabreeze Inn

UTILA

• The Mango Inn

• Utila Lodge

LIVE ABOARDS

• Utila Aggressor



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The Bay Islands of Roatan,

Utila, Guanaja, and Cayos

Cochinos lie off the

Honduras mainland and along the world’s second largest barrier reef. Roatan is home to one of the

Caribbean’s largest wrecks, the 300’ freighter, the

Odyssey .

Whalesharks, manta rays and dolphins are commonly encountered in

Utila’s waters where the continental shelf drops vertically to over 3,300 feet.

Anthony’s Key Resort

Roatan

Anthony’s Key Resort offers allinclusive dive vacations on the world’s second largest barrier reef. Three meals a day, three daily dives, night dives, dolphin encounters, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, new pool on the key and much more!

Paya Bay Beach & Dive Resort

Roatan

This beautiful resort was built for your enjoyment, with over 30 dive sites to explore, you’ll need a week to experience some of the best diving in this hemisphere. Enjoy outstanding canyons, pinnacles, swim-throughs and beautiful walls with on-site Dive Roatan .

Utopia Village

• 450 feet of beach front

• 16 upscale, ocean view rooms with balconies

• Access to over 100 charted dive sites

• Five two-tank dives, one night dive, unlimited shore diving

• Indoor, air-conditioned library lounge

Utila

Utopia Village is a casually elegant hotel complex nestled in the jungle at the edge of a beautiful beach with abundant coral reefs. Amenities include 16 upscale rooms with private bathrooms, views of the ocean and mountains from every room’s balcony, oceanfront bar, lounge, BBQ patio and sunset roof terrace. On-site Dulce Vida has fresh cuisine in exquisite natural surroundings.

U Dive is a fullservice on-site dive shop featuring boat diving, unlimited shore diving and training courses. U Spa offers a full menu of treatments set in the lush tranquility of the jungle.

Immerse yourself in luxury with a variety of natural botanical therapies or full body massage.

B O N U S

Free night dive


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Mayan Princess Beach Resort

• Enjoy a variety of tours and activities during your stay

• Personalized service and top quality diving

• Upscale dive operation, all with brand new equipment

• One of the best beaches in the Caribbean

• Enjoy the grand variety of tours and activities during your stay

Roatan

This paradise for divers, snorkelers and beach lovers is set on West Bay Beach, one of the prettiest beaches in the

Caribbean—a spectacular setting for your vacation getaway with first-class accommodations and service.

One of the last great Caribbean destinations, Roatan offers the ultimate access to the world’s second largest barrier reef system. Just steps from your door, a powdery white, sandy beach leads to sparkling, turquoise water and spectacular underwater gardens. Watch the sun slip into the sea from the veranda of your own luxurious villa, or stop by the Beach Bar & Restaurant for sunset cocktails and island-style appetizers.

Fantasy Island Beach Resort

Roatan

This 21-acre private island features air-conditioned beachfront rooms, brilliant white sand beach, satellite

TV, two restaurants, two bars, tennis and basketball courts, water sports and boutique. The dive center features a fleet of custom 42-foot dive boats, spacious dive storage, an underwater photo center, hyperbaric chamber, beginning and advanced dive courses and the friendliest professional dive staff in the Caribbean. Daily boat diving, incredible shore diving, beautiful accommodations and superb food make Fantasy Island

Beach Resort Roatan’s luxury live-aboard on land.

• Fleet of four custom Pro 42 dive boats and one custom Pro 51 dive boat

• PADI continuing educational programs, dolphin dives and snorkeling

• 50 dive sites within 25 minutes of the resort

• Photo shop and on-site recompression chamber, pharmacy and physicians

• Dive shop, equipment rental, dockside storage, showers and rinse tanks

Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort

Roatan

Located on Roatan’s North Shore, this resort boasts one of the island’s only completely private beaches—500 feet of pristine white sand shores. The staff is committed to making each guest’s visit special, offering oceanview rooms with private balconies, in-room coffee makers, all amenities, cable TV and much more. The dive shop is operated by Subway Water Sports , an elite PADI Gold

Palm Resort and National Geographic Award-winning dive center. Due to the location, dive sites are pristine thanks to minimal diving activity in the past. The dive shop offers

PADI certification courses, snorkeling, shark dives, night dives, wreck dives, excursion dives and more.

• National Geographic Award Winning and PADI Gold Palm Resort Dive Center

• 10 to 12 divers per guide, on our pristine dive sites, dived only by our guests

• Dive shop, dive equipment rental, dockside storage, freshwater showers and rinse tanks

• All PADI courses up to assistant instructor

• Fully air-conditioned oceanview rooms, each with private balcony


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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .78°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .100’

Wetsuit . . . . . . . . . . . . .3mm



• The Pinnacle Sea Lion

Rookery

• The Blowhole

• Socorro Islands

• Cabo Pulmo


CABO

• Amigos del Mar

• Presidente InterContinental

Resort Los Cabos

LIVE ABOARDS

• Nautilus Explorer



Sandwiched between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific, Baja is famous for big animal encounters, including mantas, hammerheads, and whale sharks. More than 20 species of whales are encountered in this region throughout the year as they migrate, breed, and calve— whale watching is practically a year-round activity. Lively Cabo San Lucas is a hot bed of activity from water sports and world-class golf to numerous clubs, restaurants.


Club Cantamar Resort and Sports Centre

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Inn at Loreto Bay

La Paz

Club Cantamar, in the Sea of Cortéz, is the result of 23 years of continued operation and management by the

Aguilar family. Today, Club Cantamar features an ideal marina environment and the best fleet of dive boats on the west coast of Mexico. This is a 50-room beach resort built by divers, for divers—including a recompression chamber on-site, gear lockers, swim-up bar and great food served in a superbly located restaurant. Diving at Club Cantamar is almost a guarantee that the big pelagic animals that make this region famous will be within your reach. The friendly service ensures a fun and memorable dive vacation.

B O N U S

10% discount on all hotel packages from

Dec to May

Loreto

Featuring 155 rooms on a secluded beach, this resort is tucked in the shadow of a mountain and offers accommodations to meet your every need. Relax beachside under a palapa while the perfect dive outing is arranged for you by

Dolphin Dive Center .

• Beachfront resort

• Fast dive boats

• Recompression chamber on-site

• Spotter planes

• Gear lockers

Fiesta Inn La Paz with diving by Fun Baja DreamsLosCabosSuitesGolfResort&Spa

La Paz

Located inside the newest and most exclusive tourist development—Marina Costa Baja in La Paz—this new hotel offers 120 fully-equipped rooms, one restaurant, pool bar, gym, meeting rooms and private dock. This is a truly amazing place where you can get awesome views on how the desert mixes with the Mar de

Cortez.

Fun Baja offers dive services as well as transportation from and to the airport, tours to Espiritu

Santo Island and more.

Cabo San Lucas

This Unlimited-Luxury ® oasis boasts three swimming pools, two with swim-up bars, championship golf courses, a full-service spa, fitness center, Explorer’s Club for kids and gourmet á la carte restaurants. Diving provided by

Baja Diving & Service .

• Lunch served at the beach during dive days

• Daily gear care and storage free

• Pick-up and drop-off at hotel dock

• Padi 5-star certifications and Nitrox

• Seven brand new fast dive boats

Solmar V

Baja Live-Aboard

The luxury yacht Solmar V is a true four-season liveaboard that takes advantage of weather patterns to provide optimal diving year-round. Visiting the fabled

Socorro Islands, Sea of Cortez and Guadalupe Island, you will discover some of the best big animal diving on earth while being pampered by an English-speaking staff known for their friendly and professional manner. Dive with mantas, sharks, dolphins, whalesharks and humpback whales at Socorro or witness great white sharks at

Guadalupe Island. The crew, with over 15 years experience, has an impeccable reputation for service and safety while providing high octane diving at its best.

• Air-conditioned staterooms with private bathroom, TV/DVD player and pillowtop mattresses

• Price includes three delicious meals per day, all snacks, beer, wine, port, park and fuel fees

• Seawave satellite phone and computer station for email, editing and downloading photos

• Double tier camera table with charging stations and warm water outdoor showers

• New Nitrox membrane system for 32-34% fills


Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Puerto Vallarta

Secluded in a tropical paradise, this stunning resort provides Unlimited-

Luxury ® with spacious oceanview rooms and suites, a private whitesand beach, three shimmering pools, gourmet restaurants and friendly bars, plus comfortable lounges. Diving with Scuba Caribe .

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-81°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Palancar Reef

• Santa Rosa Wall

• Columbia Reef

• Punta Sur Reef


• Chankanaab and Punta Sur

Ecological Parks

• Playa Bonita Beach


• Hotel Barracuda



The names of some of Cozumel’s dive sites are hallowed in divers’ log books—Palancar Reef,

Colombia Reef, and Santa Rosa Wall to mention a few. The currents that carry divers along

Cozumel’s dramatic drop-offs have made this one of the world’s top dive destinations. There is a wide variety of shopping, dining, and accommodation options—even all-inclusives— which make Cozumel a popular choice for divers and non-divers alike. In addition to top-notch diving, there are plenty of topside activities to fill the non-diving hours: beautiful beaches, dolphin encounters, and nature parks, not to mention day trips to the mainland for Maya ruin tours or cenote diving. The laid-back atmosphere of the dive town of San Miguel and its friendly people brings divers back again and again.


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Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort with diving by Dive House

• PADI Gold Palm Resort

• Private beach

• On-site dive operator Dive House

• Private pier

• Kid’s Club

Divers and sun-worshipping families find casual comfort at this resort, located across the street from the beach, just 10 minutes south of downtown San Miguel and a short boat ride from the main scuba diving reefs. This allinclusive hotel has 224 casual and comfortable rooms featuring TVs, air-conditioning, balcony and coffee makers. Guests can enjoy two oceanview pools, restaurants, bars, tennis, activity center and kid’s club.

On-site Dive House , a PADI Gold Palm Resort, NAUI

Dream Resort, Universal Referral Center, and TDI Training

Facility, offers daily dive excursions to Cozumel’s famous reefs as well as a full selection of dive courses, snorkel tours and equipment rental.

B O N U S

One free night for

PADI Diving

Society members

Dive House

• PADI Gold Palm Resort, NAUI Dream Resort

• TDI Training Facility, Universal Referral Center

• Rental gear, gear storage lockers and freshwater showers

• Fleet of five dive boats, divers on the boat choose the site

• Night dives and snorkel trips available

In operation since 1994, this spacious and modern facility is a full-service dive center offering a complete selection of dive tours and instruction, scuba and snorkel rentals, equipment repairs, gear washing and storage facilities and a scuba boutique. Excellent beach diving and snorkeling is available right in front of the store. Located on-site at Fiesta Americana and operating five boats—all fully-equipped with VHF radios, depth sounders, DAI oxygen units, first aid kits and life vests—Dive House offers diving and snorkeling trips. Dive House is affiliated with PADI, NAUI and TDI certification agencies and also with the local hyperbaric chamber.

Scuba Club Cozumel

• Dedicated dive resort with a 5-star dive facility on-site

• Clean, well-run operation for divers

• Oceanfront and close to town

• Private piers and easy beach diving

• Seven custom dive boats


Walking distance from downtown, this oceanfront dive resort features 60 air-conditioned rooms, each with ceiling fan, hair dryer, mini fridge and a private porch or balcony, just steps away from great shore diving. Finished in tile and stucco, the rooms are ready for wet divers and have drying racks for dive suits on each terrace. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and have individual character. Onsite PADI 5-Star Dive Center—with a fleet of seven custom boats—includes air filling station with four compressors and a four-stage filtering system, a full line of rental gear and basic repairs shop, as well as an

International Training Center offering specialty courses and all levels of certification.

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Hotel Cozumel & Resort with diving by Dive Paradise

Hotel Cozumel & Resort has a great location, walking distance from downtown and only a few minutes by boat to the main reefs of the island. It offers 181 deluxe, fully-equipped rooms, a beach club, the largest swimming pool on the island, oceanfront hot tub, three restaurants, three bars, and free wireless internet access. Also, you can find a Kid’s Club, gym, daily entertainment, nightly shows, non-motorized water sports, PADI full-service center, private pier and lockers for diving equipment. Most importantly, all of your needs are met—whether you are planning a family trip or a honeymoon—in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a wide variety of activities.

• Walking distance from downtown and only minutes by boat to main reefs

• Largest swimming pool on the Island

• Private pier and lockers for diving equipment

• Renovated deluxe, fully-equipped rooms

• Non-motorized water sports, daily entertainment and nightly shows

B O N U S

Kids stay and eat free on all-inclusive packages

Dive Paradise

• Over 15 specialty courses, including better buoyancy dive course

• A fleet of 13 boats

• Wide variety of dive trips

• DAN oxygen on board all vessels

• Wide spacious dive platforms

Dive Paradise has been providing safe, reliable, and fun-filled scuba diving in Cozumel for over 23 years and is proud to have earned the reputation as “the name you know and trust.” With a large fleet of boats, a wide variety of dive trips, and a staff of over 80 instructors, divemasters, captains, sailors, management and office staff, Dive Paradise is undoubtedly

Cozumel’s largest independent dive operator. You are on vacation when you visit them, and they want you to have the best time possible, returning again with your friends—so Dive Paradise will not let a reasonable client go away angry. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

B O N U S

1/2 price buddy specials on instruction

Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa with diving by Sand Dollar Sports

One of the most fun all-inclusives in Cozumel! Situated on 2,000 feet of beach on the southwest side of

Cozumel, just five minutes from Chankanaab Ecopark and 15 minutes from downtown San Miguel. Recently redecorated in Mexican Caribbean style with fullyequipped standard rooms with ocean or garden views.

With a private pier and only minutes by boat to several world-class reefs, this resort is an ideal location for divers.

On-site Sand Dollar Sports started in 1984 offering snorkel trips, and today they boast one of the largest fullservice dive centers in Cozumel. Their dedicated staff and unwavering commitment to customer service is the foundation of their company and success.

• 2,000 feet of beach front, dive shop on-site with private pier

• Standard and oceanview rooms available

• Five minutes away from the main reefs

• Specialty dive courses on-site

• Water sports including snorkel, kayak, Hobie Cats, windsurfing and more

B O N U S

Kids under

12 stay free from

Apr 14 to

Aug 15


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Casa del Mar Cozumel with diving by Del Mar Aquatics

This charming Mexican hideaway faces the magnificent

Caribbean Sea, situated just across the main boulevard with 98 comfortable rooms and eight recently restored deluxe cabanas. The property is surrounded by beauty and exotic gardens with a Mexican town feeling. The restaurant, bar and pool area invite you to relax and be enchanted by the unique Cozumel sunset. On-site Del

Mar Aquatics , a fully-equipped dive facility, always understands the special needs of the diver. The large fleet of custom dive boats gets you to the reefs in less than half the time others require. Hotel Casa del Mar and

Del Mar Aquatics—the perfect match for an unforgettable vacation.

B O N U S

25% off specialty courses

• Unlimited shore diving

• Shallow reef in front of hotel

• 25% discount on equipment rental

• Kids stay free when rooming with parents

• Optional meal plan available

El Cid La Ceiba with diving by Babieca Dive Center

Completely renovated, this resort features totally rebuilt suites in a minimalist world-class style.

Upgrades include all new appliances and elevators, new pools and landscaping, new oceanfront restaurant and bar, and new Temascal prehispanic sauna, massage cabins and tent area. Additionally, the resort now sports a state-of-the-art fitness center, beautiful tide pool with cascading waterfalls, fullystocked bar within reach of the hot tub, new on-site dive operation and private dock, and a new philosophy focused on personal service. Located on the beach, just five minutes south of Cozumel’s downtown area.

• Located on the beach, all rooms have an ocean view

• Great location for shore diving and snorkeling, dive shop on-site

• Temascal massage center, two swimming pools featuring a tide pool

• Oceanfront restaurant

• On-site photo shop offering a variety of underwater photo courses

Cozumel Palace with diving by Aqua Safari

• 5-star all-inclusive luxury resort, fine dining, top-shelf drinks

• Balconies, hammocks, hot tubs, turndown service, infinity pools

• Full-service on-site dive shop

• Ten spa treatment rooms

• Water sports, sensational entertainment

In the heart of Cozumel Island, in the beautiful Caribbean

Sea and on the edge of the world-famous Palancar

Reef, this oceanfront resort lies within walking distance to the main town of San Miguel. All 175 junior suites incorporate a soothing double hot tub, seating area, private balcony (most with a hammock), 24-hour room service and a fantastic ocean view. Pamper yourself with soothing massages at one of the spa treatment rooms or soak up the sun at two swimming pools with a swimup bar. Dining options include buffet and á la carte meals at four restaurants. Cozumel Palace also features a Kid’s

Club, kiddie pool and playground. Enjoy excellent diving and snorkeling with Aqua Safari .


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Aqua Safari Casa Mexicana Cozumel with diving by Aqua Safari

Whether you’re diving, shopping, dining or sight-seeing,

Casa Mexicana Cozumel is right in the heart of the action on the waterfront. Built in an award-winning open design,

Casa Mexicana welcomes you with a smiling staff, sun deck and pool overlooking the ocean. The generously sized rooms are outfitted with beautifully polished hardwood Maya furniture. Your stay includes breakfast buffet, free wireless internet, refrigerator and cable TV.

Aqua Safari —a diving tradition since 1966—with a shop right outside the lobby and five dive boats at the pier in front could hardly be more convenient. Well known for their experience and safety, Aqua Safari is a PADI 5 Star

Facility and a REEF Field Station.

Aqua Safari pioneered Cozumel diving in 1966. Today, modern and comfortable boats, a broad menu of dive trips and services, experienced divemasters and instructors make this PADI 5-Star Cozumel tradition a personable and fun choice. Owner managed and readily available to help make vacations the best.

• Rooms offer quiet elegance and ocean views

• Aqua Safari’s fast boats and great service

• Excellent crews, divemasters and instructors

Villablanca Garden Beach

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this resort offers 50 rooms and suites, all featuring sunken tubs, refrigerators, airconditioning, telephone and cable

TV. Amenities include poolside snack bar, gourmet restaurant, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, dive shop and private pier.

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Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel with diving by Pro Dive Mexico

The intimate Playa Azul features on-site Pro Dive

Mexico , spa services and a Nicklaus-group designed golf course nearby—unlimited greens fees extended to all guests. Located on a protected white sandy beach on the north side of Cozumel, and the heart of

San Miguel, this hotel has been entirely renovated and refurbished. Beautifully decorated, air-conditioned rooms have oceanview terraces with spectacular sunsets. Daily full breakfasts and wireless internet are also included in all rates. Surrounded by palm trees and flowers, this cozy, small and intimate hotel is managed by the owners. Playa Azul—the “homeaway-from-home” resort.

• Free unlimited golf

• Daily free use of snorkel equipment

• Daily free breakfast buffet

• Free wireless internet

• Beachfront hotel—great snorkeling and swimming


Occidental Grand Cozumel with diving by Dive Palancar

At the Occidental Grand Cozumel, guests enjoy allinclusive luxury and diving at one of the world’s most amazing reefs. Located on Cozumel’s Playa San

Francisco, the resort offers a range of room categories, gourmet dining and activities in the hacienda-style resort.

Enjoy the colonial design and upgrade to The Royal Club, with personal concierge service, hydro-massage bathtubs and other exclusive amenities. Dive packages include daily trips to the underwater caves of the world’s second largest reef system. Every guest may enjoy the six on-site specialty restaurants, plus activities including windsurfing, kayaking and scuba clinics. When the sun goes down, have cocktails in one of four bars or head for the disco.

• Upgrade to The Royal Club for concierge service and amenities

• Dive Palancar PADI SSI certification and scheduled daily excursions

• Enjoy all-inclusive luxury, six international restaurants and four bars

• Inquire about exclusive underwater wedding packages

• Enjoy fitness center, hot tub and tennis

Presidente InterContinental Resort & Spa

A unique hideaway surrounded by lush greenery and turquoise waters, situated on a half-mile stretch of private beach just minutes from the abundant coral reefs. The 220 rooms and suites boast LCD-TV, Wi-

Fi, and MP3. Three restaurant options for dining and an on-site luxury day spa. Diving by Scuba Du .

Allegro Cozumel with diving by Dive Palancar

• On San Francisco Beach, minutes from Palanacar Reef

• All-inclusive entertainment for families, couples and dive fanatics

• Three restaurants, three bars and one sports night club

• On-site dive shop and instruction with Dive Palancar

• Take excursions to Tulum, Xel-Ha and Chichen Itza

The Allegro Cozumel captures the natural splendor of

Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, and is located 20 minutes from the Cozumel airport and a few minutes from the world-famous Palancar Reef. This is the perfect escape for dive enthusiasts, sport fishing fans and beach lovers alike. Relax in newly renovated Polynesian-style bungalows and enjoy a private beach resort with all the amenities and activities expected at a world-class hotel.

All-inclusive rates mean that guests enjoy unlimited meals, snacks and beverages including a full open bar, supervised kids activities, sports, SCUBA classes, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and more—all included in the price of your stay.


Park Royal Cozumel

Located in the southern hotel zone, this elegant all-inclusive resort offers beautifully appointed rooms. Dine at one of four restaurants, relax at one of five bars, enjoy the fitness facilities, snorkeling, activities program, or soak in one of our extra large hot tubs overlooking the ocean. Diving with Aquaworld .

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riviera maya

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . .120’+ in cenotes




• Ponderosa and Dos Ojos

Cenotes

• Xaak, Akumal


• Tulum Maya Ruins

• Dolphin Discovery

• Xcaret Eco Park


• Sea Pro

• Catalonia Royal Tulum

• Omni Hotel & Beach Resort

• Riu Hotels

• Scuba Caribe/Renova Spa

• Villas de Rosa

• Aquatech Dive Center



The same reef system that lies off Cozumel runs parallel to the Riviera Maya shoreline of endless white beaches, while the famous cenotes of this region are found in its jungle-thick interior. This 120-mile stretch of coastline offers a multitude of unique activities—explore Maya ruins, drift through underground rivers, bike or trek through the jungle, or swim with dolphins.

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun Sunscape Puerto Aventuras

Designed by renowned architect

Ricardo Legorreta, this Unlimited-

Luxury ™ resort is surrounded on three sides by the Caribbean, features Delphinus Dreams Cancun dolphin experience, Spa Journeys by Pevonia, and is just steps from shops, free golf, and nightlife. Diving with Pro Dive Mexico .

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Just five minutes from Tulum, this hacienda-style resort provides

Unlimited-Luxury ® featuring two swimming pools, one with a children’s pool and swim-up bar, fullservice spa featuring Spa Journeys by Pevonia, and six gourmet á la carte restaurants plus lounges.

Diving with Pro Dive Mexico .

Situated on 71 acres of lush foliage, Secrets Capri offers adults Unlimited-Luxury ® with an extra measure of romance in an exquisite setting.

Premium brands, complimentary golf, and

24-hour room service provide a host of amenities. Diving with Pro

Dive Mexico .

Set amidst the beauty of the

Mayan coast, this fun-filled resort is set on a private beach in a marina community. Families can escape to Unlimited-Fun ® with shimmering pools, water sports, á la carte dining, fitness center and

Explorer’s Club. Diving with Pro

Dive Mexico .


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Occidental Grand Xcaret

• One-day Pass to Xcaret Park included for every guest

• Upgrade to The Royal Club for concierge services and amenities

• Enjoy fitness center, hot tub, spa and tennis

• Nine restaurants, seven bars, disco and folkloric shows

• Snorkeling, scuba diving, archery, rifle shooting on property

Playacar

Tucked amid an ecological and historical preserve, the allinclusive Occidental Grand Xcaret captivates guests with spectacular grounds, a pristine coastline and unparalleled service. Located less than an hour south of Cancun

International Airport and 10 minutes from Playa del

Carmen, this glorious resort boasts winding river channels, freeform pools and a private beach with white sand on a quiet cove. Featuring 11 international restaurants and 10 bars to fit every occasion, from a romantic dinner to a lively family meal, and guest accommodations which range from Deluxe, Grand Concierge to The Royal Club categories for the more discerning visitors.

Allegro Playacar

• Walking distance to shopping and fun in Playa del Carmen

• Dive certification and dives with Scuba Mexico

• Kids stay, play and eat free from May 1 to December 22

• Enjoy nightly live entertainment

• All-inclusive entertainment for families, couples and reunions

Playacar

Nestled in a luxuriant natural environment of lush vegetation, crystal clear water and pristine white sand, the all-inclusive Allegro Playacar resort is located minutes away from the picturesque town of Playa del Carmen.

Two-story Polynesian-style bungalows house newly renovated guest rooms boasting sun-kissed yellow walls, all new furniture, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy unlimited meals, snacks and beverages including a full open bar, supervised kids activities, scuba classes, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. The new Kid’s Club is an activity/day care center for kids ages 2-12 showcasing a new game room and a children’s pool.

Pro Dive Mexico

• PADI 5-Star National Geographic Dive Center

• Multilingual PADI instructors

• Free pick up from any hotel at the Riviera Maya

• Dive packages, equipment rental

• Whale Shark Snorkel Safari (May to September)

Puerto Aventuras

Pro Dive Mexico is the premier scuba company in the

Riviera Maya. This PADI 5-Star National Geographic

International Dive Center provides top quality dive excursions and training from beginner to instructor level.

Daily dive excursions take divers to the local reefs for amazing turtle dives, to the nearby cenotes, and to the famous reefs of Cozumel. The world-class Whale Shark

Snorkel Safari is offered from May until September along with a guarantee to swim with these magnificent animals—an unforgettable experience. All excursions are lead by multilingual PADI instructors with personalized service and attention to detail.

B O N U S

One free additional afternoon dive


Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun (2008)

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun (2008)

Coming soon:

Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa

Secrets Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Secrets Montego Bay Resort & Spa

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa

Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa

Coming soon:

Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

GREAT VACATIONS are about getting together

That’s why we have created three unique unlimited vacation experiences – unforgettable escapes where everything’s included.

Secrets , our adults-only resort locations, offers an extra measure of romance and sensuality in exquisite luxury settings.

Dreams provides the same high level of luxury and ambience for couples, families and friends.

Sunscape puts the accent on family fun with first class accommodations and exciting activities in spectacular locations.

Unlimited-Luxury

® and Unlimited-Fun .

®

A new and better way to have it all.

Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana

Sunscape Puerto Aventuras Riviera Maya

©2007 AMRESORTS.

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Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera Maya

• On-site marina features a dive house and sport fishing fleet

• Wreck diving, reef diving, shore diving and cave diving available

• Snorkel trips to the reef available

• Sport fishing fleet available

• 50-foot catamaran for sunset cruises and daytime sailing

Puerto Morelos

Pamper yourself at Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera Maya, a new hotel that combines colonial and modern architectural styles. Find yourself surrounded by beautifully designed rooms and suites located right on the ocean. Enjoy wide expanses of silky white sand, clear waters and spectacular underwater life ideal for snorkeling and diving at the Puerto

Morelos National Reef Park located in front of the hotel.

Challenge yourself with a fishing expedition with an experienced crew, or tour the ancient Mayan sites and pyramids nearby. Enjoy distinctive dining and a unique culinary experience with all the amenities you can dream of—something for everyone.

B O N U S

Platinum level includes a free snorkel tour

Dive Aventuras

Puerto Aventuras

This PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC center provides unparalleled dive training from the beginner to the professional level. Dive Aventuras prides itself on customer service with special attention to safety, enjoyment and reef preservation. One-tank ocean dives depart at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm with daily cenote dives also available. Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, the short boat rides and quick access to the cenotes makes it easy to dive and still schedule time for family and friends. Their staff of multilingual PADI professionals are sure to enhance your diving experience with personal attention and contagious enthusiasm.

• Gold Palm PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center

• Small groups and personal attention

• Short boat rides

• Whale shark excursions (June to September)

• Pickup from hotels in the Riviera Maya

The Reef Playacar Resort & Spa with diving by Reef Marina Dive Shop and Watersports

Playacar

Nestled on the white sandy beach of Playa del Carmen, this all-inclusive resort is a jewel in the Mayan Riviera.

Spend your holidays participating in the many exciting activities available or sit back and soak in the beautiful

Caribbean atmosphere. Enjoy fantastic diving at the onsite dive shop, Reef Marina , offering a wide variety of services to suit every diver’s taste. A variety of food and beverage outlets including two a lá carte restaurants, one buffet, a swim-up bar, lobby bar, beach bar, ice cream parlor and snack bar surrounded by lush vegetation are waiting for you. Discover the wonderful spa situated in the beautiful gardens or just relax sipping a tropical drink.

• Multilingual PADI instructors

• Special dive packages and certifications available

• Motorized water sports, fishing, parasailing, catamaran tours and wave runners

• Special group discounts on diving, complimentary non-motorized water sports

• Intimate resort known for its personalized service and a fully-equipped new spa

B O N U S

Early booking discount and welcome gift


bermuda

Bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream but well outside the confines of the Caribbean, this coral reef-fringed island is located 650 miles west of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

Drenched in history as well as stunning beaches and resorts, the surrounding waters are home to over 400 shipwrecks—some centuries old. The island’s strategic position in the mid-

Atlantic has long made it a seafarer’s haven—Bermuda has played a major role in wars dating back to the Civil War up through World War II. Many museums and historical sites where evidence of its tragedies and bounty can be seen.

Elbow Beach Fairmont Southampton Grotto Bay Beach Resort

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .70-100’




• Wreck of the Constellation

Montana

• Wreck of the North Carolina

• Wreck of the Marie Celestia


• Royal Navy Dockyard

• Pink Beaches

• Bermuda Underwater

Exploration Institute


• Dive Bermuda

• Triangle Diving



This tropical hideaway is a favorite with those who appreciate extra privacy. Residing on a pristine pink beach, this resort sits amid 50 acres of landscaped gardens, just five minutes from the charming downtown of Hamilton, the island’s capital. Diving with Blue Water

Divers.

Perched on the island’s highest point, this resort overlooks lush acres of pink sand beaches and bountiful gardens. Relax beneath a rainbow of umbrellas at the Beach

Club, hit the links for a round of golf, grab your racket for a tennis match, and dive the famous reefs and wrecks with on-site Dive Bermuda.

This full-service resort offers comfortable and well-appointed oceanview rooms on a hillside. There are three private beaches, tennis, water sports, a pool, restaurants, and even caverns to explore. On-site Triangle Diving offers daily trips to some of the world’s most historic wreck dive sites.

Blue Water Divers 9 Beaches

Visit 9 Beaches—Bermuda’s only ultra-casual resort—for a truly unique vacation above, below, and even over the water. Located on 18 waterfront acres on the western end of the island, you'll enjoy a comfortable soft-sided cabana and complimentary hot buffet breakfast. Snuba (a hybrid of snorkeling and scuba) is available onsite—this is great activity suitable for anyone five years or older. The premiere

Blue Water Divers is only five minutes away, offering full-service diving to Bermuda’s pristine reefs and varied wreck dives.

Bermuda arguably has the best shallow water wreck diving in the western hemisphere—not to mention the 280 square miles of reef area. This full-service dive shop was established over 25 years go, and offers diving from two 36-foot

Newton dive boats on a yearround basis.

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• Comfortable soft-sided cabanas

• Water sports galore

• Take your pick of beaches—there are nine to choose from

• Wi-Fi hotspots at the resort

• Sail boat and glass bottom boat trips


australia

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-83°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .75-90’




• Daintree National Park

• Kuranda Scenic Railway,

Cairns

• Tjapukai Aboriginal Park

• Undara Lava Lodge,

Queensland

Insider Tip

• Bring a 220v Australian adapter


CAIRNS

• Coral Tree Inn

• Holiday Inn Cairns

• Pacific International Resort

• Pro Dive Cairns

• Sofitel Reef Casino

GREAT BARRIER REEF

• Bedarra Island

• Dunk Island

• Hayman Island

• Lizard Island

• Heron Island

PORT DOUGLAS

• Club Tropical

• Palm Villas

• Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises

SYDNEY

• Intercontinental Sydney

UNDARA

• Undara Experience



The Great Barrier Reef has an almost magical place in the minds of divers. Its 1,200 miles of coral atolls and islands are home to some of the world’s most renowned diving areas. The more remote areas can only be reached by live-aboard but there are plenty of sites for landbased divers to explore. Experience the country’s unique nature and culture by visiting the aboriginal parks, outback camps, and the spectacular coastal regions of Daintree National

Park and Cape Tribulation. One of the most impressive ways to see the Great Barrier Reef is by helicopter or seaplane.


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Mike Ball Spoilsport

Great Barrier Reef Live-Aboard

Join Mike Ball Dive Expeditions award-winning live-aboard for three, four or seven nights. The spaciousness of this vessel, along with its stability and diver conveniences, ensure that access to the best sites in this worldrenowned dive area is both comfortable and rewarding.

Dives are exclusively at sites offering the best biodiversity north of Cooktown, including Cod Hole and the Coral Sea.

Swim with some of the area’s largest species including diver-size cod, have a close encounter with a shark and dive plummeting walls in gin clear water. Fly/Dive itineraries include a 150-mile scenic reef flight that provides stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.

• Complimentary Reef Ecology Program

• Soft drinks and wine included with dinner

• Underwater photography and video services, Nitrox and solo diving

• Hot dive deck showers and warm towels

• Huge dive deck with large camera table

Spirit of Freedom


Sleek, stylish and spacious, the Spirit of Freedom is one of

Australia’s largest live-aboard dive vessels, offering the best in cruising comfort to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs.

Spirit of Freedom’s three-day

Cod Hole and four-day Coral Sea tours include a one-way low level flight over the reef between Cairns and Lizard

Island, while the seven-day tour includes the magical

Ribbon Reefs, the Cod Hole, time to explore Lizard Island, an unforgettable shark dive at North Horn and the sheer walls of Osprey Reef, Coral Sea. While the diving may be out of this world, the facilities and service onboard will complete your ultimate live-aboard experience.

• 120-foot electronically stabilized vessel for smooth cruising

• Spacious and comfortable cabins with private bathroom

• Large dive deck and water level platform, unlimited Nitrox on board

• Gourmet Australian-style meals, Australian wine complimentary

• Low level one-hour flights from Cairns to Lizard Island

Nimrod Explorer


The vessel is spacious and stable and features large double and quadruple cabins, each with ensuite facilities. The main salon and large shaded deck provide ample seating for guests. The expansive dive deck provides easy water access.

Undersea Explorer


You’ve seen them on National Geographic, now join their voyage of discovery!

Undersea Explorer is one of

Australia’s most exciting live-aboard diving operations, offering adventure diving expeditions with a marine research focus. Their expeditions encompass an incredible range of reef diving—combining adventure diving with marine research—creating new dive experiences. Their six day trips depart each Saturday from Port Douglas for six days of diving—that’s 22 dives in six days!—the vessel sails to the Great Barrier Ribbon

Reefs and magnificent Osprey Reef, an isolated atoll with spectacular visibility.

• Combines research and marine interpretation with adventure diving

• Three, six, seven and nine day trips allow remote area access

• Extraordinary marine animal encounters with whales, sharks and deep sea nautilus

• 12 years of operation—one of the most experienced live-aboards in the region

• Featured in National Geographic and Discovery channel documentaries


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Visions of vibrantly-colored soft corals covered by dense schools of fairy basslets are just one of the mesmerizing effects that this dream destination has on divers. Prime diving areas abound all through this country of over 300 islands from Kadavu in the south to Vanua Levu and Taveuni in the north. The resorts are saturated in South Pacific ambience with strong cultural undertones that make this destination as exotic as they come. Fed by the nutrient rich waters of the Tonga Trench, the Fiji islands have an amazing bio-diversity of marine life from macro creatures to large pelagics. Fiji’s cultural presence is also strong throughout the country and exists in perfect harmony with its nature. Visit local villages, rainforests, and waterfalls. Go white-water rafting, sea kayaking, or hop on a live-aboard or adventure cruise to explore remote reefs and outlying islands.

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Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .100’




• Namotu Wall, Mamanucas

• Breathtaker, Nananu-I-Ra

Island

• Big Fish Encounter, Beqa

Island

• The Zoo, Yasawa Islands

• Astrolabe, Kadavu


• Partake in a traditional kava kava ceremony

• Visit Bouma Waterfalls

• White water rafting

• Sea kayaking

• Island hopping by sea or air


KADAVU

• Dive Kadavu

• Matana Resort

• Matava Resort

MAMANUCAS

• Subsurface Fiji

• Treasure Island

PACIFIC HARBOR

• Beqa Adventure Divers

• Lagoon Resort

• Pearl South Pacific Resort

SAVUSAVU

• Jean Michel Cousteau Fiji

Islands Resort

TAVEUNI

• Taveuni Island Resort

• Vunibokoi Divers

VANUA LEVU

• Nukubati Island

VITI LEVU

• Moody’s Namena

• Raffles Gateway Hotel

• Tokatoka Resort

LIVE ABOARDS

• Blue Lagoon Cruises

• Fiji Aggressor II

• Fiji Aggressor III




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Tui Tai Adventure Cruises

Savusavu

The Tui Tai Adventure Cruise is a unique dive vacation designed for active travelers looking to get off the beaten path and experience Fiji. The expedition combines world-class diving, tropical adventure and a chance to immerse you in the culture of Fiji. Taking guests to places they never imagined, surrounded by the natural beauty of Fiji and the kindness and warmth of the Fijian people, Tui Tai Adventure Cruises is the premier adventure experience in the South Pacific. Tui

Tai Adventure Cruises is operated with complete commitment to ecotourism, fostering partnership and development with indigenous groups.

• Five days aboard the Tui Tai , the premier expedition vessel in the South Pacific

• World-class diving, adventure and culture

• Kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling, waterfalls, village tours and more

• PADI dive operation offering instruction and specialty dives

• Discover Fiji’s best dives and explore newly discovered reefs

B O N U S

Free

Diver’s

Delight Spa

Treatment

Matangi Private Island Resort

Taveuni

This truly unique resort is set on a

240-acre private island with gorgeous beaches, rainforest, and some of the world’s best dive sites.

It offers 11 individual bungalows, all handcrafted from local materials, plus three Tree House Bures overlooking the beach and ocean.

Garden Island Resort

Taveuni

Discover paradise on the lush tropical island of Taveuni at award winning Garden Island Resort. This oceanfront property provides a fun and relaxing haven on the doorstep of exciting eco-adventures and amazing world-class diving. Plunge into pristine waters to explore the colorful and abundant Rainbow Reef with on-site

PADI 5-Star facility, Aqua-Trek Taveuni . Relax by the oceanfront pool, indulge in a soothing massage, or enjoy a traditional village visit, waterfall trek, kayaking, remote island picnic or horseback riding. The island beckons you to explore and discover its natural secrets and embrace its warm and friendly culture.

• Oceanview rooms, open-air restaurant and bar, sumptuous meals

• Nightly entertainment and kava tasting

• Cultural village tours, waterfall treks, kayaking and fishing

• Open-air spa, boutique, internet cafe, tour desk and laundry service

• Nitrox and full range of PADI dive courses, shore diving and snorkeling

Qamea Resort and Spa

Taveuni

A boutique property set on 100 acres of gardens, jungle, and a milelong white sand beach, this resort hosts no more than 32 adults in 16 air-conditioned bures, each with outdoor showers, and several with pools. The nearby reef was voted in the top ten worldwide.

Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa

• Koro Sun Dive, a full-service PADI Dive Center, is steps away

• Two restaurants offer a choice of fine dining or casual fare

• Rainforest Spa—one of Fiji’s top spa facilities

• Luxury villas with private pools for up to six guests also available

• Nitrox available on request as well as a full range of dive courses

Savusavu

This resort’s unspoiled northern location offers the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Fijian people. Koro

Sun offers a truly native experience, dedicated to adventure, rejuvenation and romance. The 24 enchanting bures are private, exclusive and fully air-conditioned, offering all-encompassing views of the ocean and reefs beyond. Gourmet meals are included and prepared by a meticulous staff. Snorkeling, kayaking, golf, tennis and biking are also included. Dive with on-site operator Koro

Sun Dive and visit the famed sites of Namena Island

Marine Reserve and the Somosomo Straits as well as local sites where big fish encounters are common.

B O N U S

Stay for 7 nights, pay for only 6, plus free fruit basket


Nai’a Cruises

Fijian Live-Aboard

Experience Fiji’s finest diving—from manta rays to mantis shrimp, dolphins to dartfish, voracious sharks to vibrant soft corals— Nai’a visits Fiji’s ultimate dive sites! Join this luxury sailing vessel for worldclass live-aboard diving adventures throughout the alluring Fiji Islands.

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Aqua-Trek Beqa

Pacific Harbour

Aqua-Trek is famous for its Beqa dive operation located at the Pearl South Pacific Resort in Pacific Harbour. Aqua-

Trek’s award-winning Ultimate Shark Encounter in Beqa

Lagoon is called “The World’s #1 Shark Dive.” We provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the adrenaline rush of diving with eight species of sharks up close and personal! See multiple bull sharks, majestic tiger sharks, silvertips, lemon sharks and more. Divers also enjoy amazing soft coral and wreck diving, not to mention big game fishing, world-class surfing and adventurepacked white water river rafting. Aqua-Trek, Fiji’s premier dive operator for 20-years, serves divers from all locations.

• Award winning Ultimate Shark Encounter, “The World’s #1 Shark Dive”

• Fiji’s most accessible soft coral and wreck diving

• Full range of PADI dive courses

• Serves divers from all Coral Coast locations

• Fiji’s premier dive operator, providing 20 years of excellence in safety, comfort and service

Beqa Lagoon Resort

Beqa Island

Discover the diversity of life on Beqa Island—dive into the exciting depths of its lagoon with pristine reefs and famous shark encounters. Other fun activities include snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, hiking and surfing the renowned Fijian Pipeline. Relax around the large and luxurious infinity pool or unwind with a soothing beachside massage. Evenings offer gourmet dining in main open-air bure and popular cultural entertainment.

From the sacred ceremonies of the ancient firewalkers of

Beqa Island to the kava ceremonies at the resort, the

Fijian people will gently embrace you with their tradition and culture, creating a most memorable vacation.

• Firewalking, cultural activities, village tours and entertainment

• World-class diving, big fish and shark encounters

• Beachfront villas with private sundeck and plunge pool

• Kayaking, hiking, fishing and surfing

• Romantic options—weddings, private beach picnics and honeymoon bure

B O N U S

Free night dive with

7-night package


Castaway Island

Mamanucas

This private island resort features 66 traditional thatched

Fijian-style spacious bures nestled in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by white-sand beaches. Explore 37 dive sites aboard Sokia , one of Fiji’s fastest and most stable dive boats, all within 20 minutes of the resort. On-site

PADI 5-Star Gold Palm Dive Center, Castaway Diving , offers a full range of courses from introductory through divemaster. An unlimited dive package offers three dives per day for a one time fee of USD $435 (with your own gear). The longer the stay, the better the value. The warm and welcoming family of staff provides a special brand of

Fiji island hospitality, Castaway-style.

• Unlimited dive package—up to three dives daily for your entire stay

• Castaway “care ‘n carry” service for your equipment

• Air-conditioned bures with upgraded interiors featuring quality inclusions

• Experienced instructors and dive guides attentive to your needs

• Fully-equipped shop with Canon digital cameras to rent

B O N U S

Free meals

January through

March

2008

Wananavu Beach Resort with diving by Kai Viti Divers

Viti Levu

Located on the northern tip of Viti Levu, this resort offers seclusion, peace and quiet, far away from the mainstream Fijian resorts and in close proximity to some of Fiji’s most exciting dive sites in the renowned

Bligh Waters. Wananavu is perfect for singles, couples and families who wish to dive and relax in an off-thebeaten-track atmosphere.

Kai Viti Divers is located on-site. Dive trips are scheduled to correspond with moon phases and tidal changes for optimal sightings of pelagics, soft corals and small critters, providing a quality dive experience that is ecologically conscientious and service-oriented.

• 31 air-conditioned bures are situated on a palm-fringed coast or lush garden

• Restaurant and bar with fresh local food

• Pool, boutique and nightly entertainment

• Village tours, snorkeling, fishing and kayaking

• 43-foot and 33-foot state-of-the-art jet boats


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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .70-80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+


Best Time . . . . . .Dec to April


• Wolf Island

• Darwin’s Arch

• Cousin’s Rock

• Gardner’s Seamount


• Galapagos Interpretation

Center

• Charles Darwin Research

Station

• Snorkel with penguins


LIVE ABOARDS

• Galapagos Aggressor I

• Galapagos Aggressor II

• Lammer Law



The diversity of life on these remote islands over 500 miles off the Pacific coast of Ecuador inspired naturalist Charles Darwin to develop his Theory of Evolution and has since inspired its visitors with its stunning volcanic landscapes and unique terrestrial wildlife. Fortunately for divers, the diversity of its marine life is just as exciting. Located at the crossroads of the

Equatorial Countercurrent and the colder Humbolt Current, the waters surrounding the island are rich with nutrients that attract whales, sharks, dolphins, sea lions, and numerous other big animals. No landing is permitted on the islands of Wolf and Darwin but it is around these more remote islands that some of the most impressive encounters occur. Land tours are a big part of any Galapagos itinerary as well as visits to several visitors centers and research stations.

Galapagos Eco Explorer I Peter Hughes Sky Dancer

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .74-79°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+


Best Time . . . . .Nov to April


• Traditional luau

• World-class surfing

• Hawaii Volcanoes Nat’l Park

• Whale watching

• Road to Hana

• Horseback ride to Haleakala

• Na Pali Coast kayak tours

• Koke’s State Park hiking

• Helicopter tours



Kona Village Resort

Hiking, helicopter tours, surfing, horseback riding, cycling, volcano treks, and 4x4 drive safaris are a few of the topside options available between dives throughout the

Hawaiian islands. Head to the North Shore of Oahu for a serious dose of the surfing culture.

The Big Island is dominated by volcanoes and diving is along Hawaii’s

Kailua-Kona coast where sightings of mantas, dolphins, and whale sharks occur.

In addition to the world-class whale watching on Maui , the island of Lanai and the Molokini Crater offer exciting diving within easy reach. The most popular dives of

Kauai are located right offshore, but in the summer months many divers venture to the

Forbidden Island of Ni’ihau for some of

Hawaii’s most pristine and dramatic diving.

Resort Quest Kona by the Sea Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Westin Moana Surfrider

Big Island

Unplugged vacations on 82 oceanfront acres at Kahuwai Bay.

Unpretentious individual thatchedroof bungalows nestled around lush lagoons and pristine white and black sand beaches. Diving provided by Kona Village Resort

Ocean Adventures .

Big Island

Furnished island-style, this intimate condo resort provides the ideal home-away-from-home. Set on a magnificent shoreline, guests venture down the road to enjoy the quiet charm of Kailua-Kona, with one-of-a-kind shopping and dining.

Diving with Jack’s Diving Locker .

Big Island

From stargazing atop majestic

Mauna Kea to tours of nearby

Kona Coffee farms to abundant ocean adventures launching from

Keauhou Bay and an active volcano just a day’s drive away, this island has it all. Diving with

Jack’s Diving Locker .

Oahu

Restored to its original turn-ofthe-century splendor, the “First

Lady of Waikiki” is the picture of luxury and relaxation. Amenities include fitness center, kid’s program and a wide array of activities to enjoy between dives.

Diving with Ocean Concepts .

ResortQuest at the Maui Banyan Westin Maui Resort & Spa ResortQuest at Poipu Kai Sheraton Kauai Resort

Dive the most remote, pristine seas in the world aboard the

Eco Explorer I

Galapagos

. This vessel is new, fast, and comfortable, providing air-conditioned staterooms with private baths. Featuring a large indoor and open-air salon, viewing and sundeck area. Enjoy guided tours, and exotic vistas.

The M/V Sky Dancer , part of the renowned Peter Hughes Dancer

Fleet, carries 16 divers through the

Galapagos—including Wolf and

Darwin—thrilling them both above and below the water.

Sky Dancer offers all of the luxury amenities that have become the hallmark of the Dancer Fleet.


Maui

This modern resort features spacious condos especially popular with groups. With access to pools, outdoor BBQs and tennis courts, and close to golf and the beach, guests can truly experience the island according to their tastes.

Diving with Maui Dive Shop .

Maui

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka’anapali Beach. This

Maui hotel blends an endless array of activities and amenities with gracious aloha spirit, perfect for any

Hawaiian vacation. Diving with

Hawaiian Rafting Adventures


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Kauai

This property sits on 70 acres of landscaped gardens in a prime location. A community of condos, townhouses and private homes connected by manicured walking paths, each cluster of living areas has its own recreational facilities.

Diving with Seasport Divers .

Kauai

Located alongside Poipu Beach with a variety of activities to fill the non-diving hours including four restaurants, a spa and fitness center, tennis, water sports, shopping, a kid’s program and even a torch lighting ceremony at sunset.

Diving with Seasport Divers .

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The area of the Pacific that is home to the islands of Micronesia is expansive and has a list of adventures to match. A hotbed of activity during World War II, these islands are home to some of the world’s most famous wreck dives. Truk Lagoon tops the list with more than 100 wrecks from Operation Hailstorm including the 500-foot Shinkoku Maru and 437-foot Fujikawa Maru .

Guam was also occupied by the Japanese during the war and has its share of wrecks in Apra harbor. On its west coast divers will find incredible viz and fabulous diving. In addition to World

War II wrecks and incredible reef diving, the Palau archipelago has unique excursions including

Jellyfish Lake, where you can swim or snorkel among millions of non-stinging creatures, an experience not-to-be-missed. Micronesia’s culture also runs strong throughout the islands but perhaps Yap provides the one of the best opportunities to experience their unique way of life.

Here you can stroll down stone paths through villages where mammoth exhibits of stone money denote wealth and social standing of its owner. But as incredible as this cultural experience is, it is the diving around Yap that attracts most visitors and the opportunity to dive with its population of resident manta rays. Divers can supplement their manta encounters with incredible wall, pass, and cavern dives.

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Palau Pacific Resort

Palau

The Palau Pacific Resort is the only luxury resort in Palau featuring 160 deluxe rooms and world-class amenities on a private 1,000-foot stretch of pristine white sand beach.

Amenities include two restaurants, a beachside bar, pool and hot tub, shops, activity center, tennis courts and spa.

Lush landscaping—including a fishpond with exotic marine life—provides a tropical setting for relaxation and exploration. Enjoy alfresco dining oceanside or try the

Pacific Rim specialties in the resort’s fine dining restaurant.

Dives depart daily from the resort’s private pier and excellent snorkeling can be found right off the resort’s beach. Internet access is also available.

• Palau’s only luxury international resort hotel on one of Koror’s most pristine beaches

• A perfect choice for divers looking for the ultimate dream vacation accommodations

• Elilai Spa by Mandara offers a variety of treatments in peaceful surroundings

• On-site Photo Palau offers a variety of underwater camera rentals and services

• Dives depart daily to Palau's famous dive sites from the resort’s pier

B O N U S

Exclusive low season offers


Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .79-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . .80-100’+




GUAM

• Fiesta Guam

• Guam Hilton

• Guam Marriott Resort

• Guam Tropical Dive Station

KOSRAE

• Kosrae Village Resort

MARSHALL ISLANDS

• Bikini Hotel

• Marshall Islands Resort

PALAU

• West Plaza Hotels

• Palau Aggressor II

POHNPEI

• Cliff Rainbow

• Divelocker FSM

• Pohnpei Village

ROTA

• Rota Coral Gardens

• Sirena Marine

SAIPAN

• Fiesta Saipan

• Saipan Pacific Islands Club

TRUK

• Truk Stop

ULITHI

• Ulithi Resort

YAP

• O’Keefe’s Waterfront Inn

• Pathways Hotel

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Ocean Hunter I & II

Palau Live-Aboards

The Ocean Hunter I & II provide elite access to Palau’s famous dive sites.

Ocean Hunter II offers six cabins for

12 divers, while Ocean Hunter I caters to small, exclusive groups of only six divers in three cabins. All cabins are equipped with ensuite bathroom and airconditioning. The vessels are stable, spacious and diver-friendly. The crew serves gourmet cuisine with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Built by the pioneer divers of Palau for others to explore its channels, reefs, caves and wrecks in comfort and luxury, the Ocean Hunters provide the ultimate liveaboard experience in Palau.

• Full technical diving services available

• Local captains and dive masters

• New entertainment center and internet access

• Gourmet cuisine with attention to special dietary requests

• Exploratory trips on Ocean Hunter II to the Western Pacific starting in 2008

Fish N’ Fins Palau

Palau

Palau’s pioneer dive shop—established in 1972—invites you to experience one of the world’s most diverse dive destinations. Discover pristine reefs, World War II wrecks, underwater caves and marine lakes. Explore

Palau aboard comfortable, uncrowded, shaded boats with knowledgeable dive guides. For non-divers, there is kayaking, sport fishing, trips to Jellyfish Lake and more.

Fish ‘n Fins and the Ocean Hunter live-aboards also sponsor two weeks of exclusive diving every year. For big animal encounters, there is shark week, and WWII buffs will enjoy Wrexpedition—a week-long exploration of the wrecks of Palau.

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox for

Caradonna divers

• Free Nitrox

• Palau’s only Technical Dive Center

• Lunch and drinks included on all tours

• Fully-equipped and updated operation

• Bar, restaurant, and internet café

Big Blue Explorer & Eco Explorer

Palau Live-Aboard

Considered one of the world’s premiere diving destinations,

Palau is an island nation of amazing topside topography as well as breathtaking underwater landscapes.

Experience big fish action in exhilarating current dives Blue

Corner and Ulong Channel, drift along sheer walls with dramatic swim-throughs at Siaes Tunnel, explore beautiful

Chandelier Cave, visit World War II sites such as Peleliu and dive a number of historic wrecks. Experience the wonders of Palau—arrive any day to board the Eco

Explorer stationed near German Channel and offering dives by tender or join the Big Blue Explorer visiting different sites during seven-day charters.

• Big Blue Explorer —155-foot vessel offers seven-night charters throughout Palau

• Eco Explorer —150-foot vessel stationed near the German Channel offering “Flexi Dive” plan

• Visiting four to five dive sites per day

• Unlimited non-decompression diving

• Salon and lounge including an entertainment center



PALAU

• Blue Corner

• Chandelier Cave

• Blue Holes

• Peleliu

YAP

• Mi’il Channel

• Lionfish Wall

• Valley of the Rays

• Yap Caverns

TRUK

• Shinkoku Maru

• Fujikawa Maru

• San Francisco Maru

• Northeast Pass


PALAU

• Jellyfish Lake

• Kayak through the Rock

Islands

• WWII relics at Peleliu Island

• Cultural and waterfall tours

YAP

• Hike or bike the Stone Paths

• Sail a traditional Yapese outrigger

• Remains of a Japanese

WWII aircraft at old airport

• Visit the Ethnic Art Institute at Trader’s Ridge

TRUK

• Explore historic WWII sites

• Sapuk Lighthouse

• Tonata Guns and Caves

GUAM

• Yokoi’s Cave

• Tarzan Falls

• Chamorro Village for a taste of local culture

• Visit the CAHA Gallery at

Two Lovers Point

KOSRAE

• Utwe Wahlung Marine

Preserve

• Canoeing through mangroves

RONGELAP

• Birdwatching

• Beachcombing



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NECO Marine

Palau

For the exotic dive traveler who requires a little more than just great diving, this operation offers a discerning choice of services. In operation since 1984, NECO Marine is a

PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC National Geographic Dive

Center. The state-of-the-art facility offers a wide variety of service including topside excursions from snorkeling and kayaking though the Rock Islands to cultural land tours.

The experienced staff is available to guide you through the ultimate dive vacation. Dive famous sites such as Blue

Corner and Peleliu, do a nautilus dive and visit amazing

Jellyfish Lake. PADI dive courses from beginner to

Instructor are also available.

• Established for 20 years with an excellent safety record

• Palauan owned and operated with knowledgeable and experienced staff

• Personalized service to satisfy every diver’s needs

• Newly renovated and award winning facility with extensive amenities

• Custom designed dive boats provide comfortable trips to dive sites

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox for

Caradonna divers

Cliffside Hotel

Palau

Located on a quiet hillside overlooking the Koror

Lagoon, the comfortable Cliffside Hotel is only a 10 minute drive away from the center of town, and free shuttlebus service is provided in the evenings between the Palau Pacific Resort, Cliffside Hotel and town.

Each of the oversized rooms is air-conditioned and features an ocean view, and the newly remodeled façade adds balconies with sweeping views to many rooms. There is a giftshop and two bars and restaurants on the property with spectacular ocean views, and a large swimming pool with hot tub and sunning deck.

B O N U S

Stay

5 nights, get a free dinner for two

• 29 oceanview extra large rooms

• International cuisine

• Fresh local seafood

• Inside and outdoor bars and restaurants

• Pool with sunning deck and hot tub

Sam’s Tours

• Free Nitrox on every dive, free mandarin fish and macro dives

• Complimentary trip to Jellyfish Lake with diving

• Newly renovated facility, photo center, internet, bar and grill

• Readers Choice Award Winner for Top Staff and Best Value

• Kayaking, snorkeling, cultural, history, fishing and birding

Palau

This PADI 5-Star National Geographic Dive Center operates in conjunction with Palau’s preferred hotel properties, offering complete packages and customized private charters. Excellent customer care, personalized attention and professional service have earned Sam’s

Tours eight Scuba Diving Magazine Reader’s Choice

Awards since 1997, including Best Dive Operator, Best

Dive Staff and Best Value. The full-service dive center includes a professional underwater photo shop, technical diving support, and a maximum of only eight divers per guide! Complimentary roundtrip shuttle service from all Koror hotels.


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Pacific Explorer II

• 140-foot newly refitted live-aboard vessel

• 12 air-conditioned twin cabins with ensuite bathroom/showers

• Four to five dives per day, Nitrox also available

• Unlimited no-decompression diving

• Salon and lounge including an entertainment center

Truk Lagoon Live-Aboard

Explore the wrecks and reefs from the comfort of this newly refitted 140-foot live-aboard. Ship interiors are fully air-conditioned and carpeted, cabins have ensuite toilet and shower facilities, and common areas include entertainment center, media library, well-stocked bar and satellite phone. Divers also have access to a large dive deck with camera table and showers, a camera room with charging stations, covered dining deck and two 31-foot dive tenders. Eleven experienced crew members are at your service to make sure no needs go unfulfilled. A maximum capacity of 22 divers assures uncrowded and comfortable surroundings throughout the charter.

The Carolines Resort

Palau

Air-conditioned bungalows hand crafted from mahogany, mangrove and bamboo are situated on a hilltop and feature ceiling fan, phone, cable TV, mini-bar, private bath and balcony with ocean views and access to the only private beach on the island.

Truk Blue Lagoon Resort

• Spacious and secluded resort with 54 rooms and suites

• Located at the water’s edge

• Full-service dive shop is located on the hotel property

• Easy access to the best wreck diving in the world

Kosrae Nautilus Resort

Truk Lagoon

This verdant, 14-acre oasis features breathtaking views of

Truk Lagoon. A walk through the resort grounds will treat you to tropical gardens, a secluded beach and relics of

WWII. The resort has 54 air-conditioned rooms that are comfortably furnished with a TV, phone and private balcony. The restaurant and dining room offer a wonderful view of the resort grounds and lagoon. The Blue Lagoon

Dive Shop is a full-service dive facility located on the hotel property. A fleet of fast dive boats offer easy access to the best wreck diving in the world. Knowledgeable dive guides offer personalized service catering to small groups who dive the wreck of their choice.

Kosrae Island

Imagine yourself diving a sheer vertical wall with hundreds of barracuda encircling you, feel your eyes widen in amazement at the huge, remarkably colorful coral reef systems, or watch the resident spinner dolphins jump and twirl for your entertainment.

Odyssey Adventures


Dive with Odyssey Adventures to see the Ghost Fleet of

Truk Lagoon. The 132-foot Odyssey has nine ensuite staterooms. Designed for up to 16 divers, the Odyssey is fully air-conditioned and has separate dining and entertainment lounges. The entertainment lounge has a large DVD and book library. The sundeck has both covered and open areas. Diving is directly from the

Odyssey rather than from tenders. The dive deck includes a large, dry, multi-tiered camera table, personal gear locker for each diver, large separate rinse tanks for photo gear and dive gear, freshwater shower and deck towels. Nitrox is free onboard the Odyssey .

• Seven nights accommodation with six days of unlimited diving

• Includes all meals and beverages, including beer and wine

• Diving directly from Odyssey rather than from dive tenders

• Separate dining and entertainment lounges

• Staterooms have private bathroom, individual air-conditioning control, DVD player


Thorfinn


This 170-foot ship boasts 11 airconditioned guest rooms with private facilities. A flow of delicious meals are prepared daily. The lounge has a TV and a library of books on the wrecks in Truk Lagoon. Four dive tenders carry six divers on four different wrecks simultaneously.

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Manta Ray Bay Resort

Yap

This dedicated dive resort features 35 luxury hotel rooms, a full-service dive store, a fleet of seven boats, photography shop, and a luxury infinity swimming pool right on the property, Manta Ray Bay Resort is an easy choice for a great vacation. Moored along the dock is one of the most unique restaurants in the world, the

120-foot South Seas Schooner Mnuw , offering casual, fine dining. Or visit the Crow’s Nest, a fabulous open air bar on the top deck. Experience reefs, walls, mantas, sharks, Mandarin fish, drift dives, Nitrox and more—all with the expertise of Yap Divers .

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox and free spaces for groups

• $2.5 million+ in renovations

• A full-service PADI 5-star dive facility

• Manta Visions Photo & Video Center

• Cultural and kayak tours

• S/V Mnuw floating restaurant and micro brewery

Traders’ Ridge Resort

Yap

Unique to Micronesia, this property offers the amenities of a four-star boutique resort while preserving the rich cultural traditions found in Yap. The on-site dive operation,

Traders’ Ridge Dive Center , offers a full range of dive excursions and valet dive service, including towels and refreshments served on board and a maximum of 10 divers per boat. After diving, guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, gourmet dining in the restaurant, or a traditional Yapese massage. Authentic handmade arts and crafts are also produced on-site. A wide variety of topside activities are also available including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and cultural tours.

• Luxury in a remote setting overlooking Chammorro Bay and the ocean beyond

• Fine dining at the Veranda View Restaurant after a dive at Traders’ Ridge Dive Center

• Home to the Ethnic Art Institute of Micronesia

• Nitrox for free, manta dives, shark feeding, mandarin fish dives and more

• A full range of dive courses available from Discover Scuba, Manta Specialty to Divemaster

Royal Orchid Hotel

• Sophisticated accommodations in standard or deluxe rooms

• High speed broadband and pay-per-view

• Four popular restaurants with bar

• Private gym, pool and hot tub

• Spacious marble bathrooms with bathtub and shower

Guam

Overlooking Tumon Bay, the Royal Orchid Hotel features 205 guest rooms and suites blending the best of European design with modern amenities to comfortably accommodate every dive enthusiast.

Whether your visit to Guam is for a one-day layover or a long stay, your comfort and relaxation is top priority.

Marble entranceways, spacious bathrooms with separate bathtub and marble shower, large beds and high speed internet access are just some of the standard amenities in every room. Enjoy one of four on-site restaurants, then walk to the beach, shops, entertainment and more—all one block away.


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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .72-85°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Marovo Lagoon

• Florida Island Group

• Uepi Island

• Russel Island


• Lake Te’Nggano (UNESCO

World Heritage Site)

• Mataniko Falls

• Visits to local villages


• Uepi Island Resort



This remote South Pacific outpost was the site of one of the most ferocious battles of World

War II, but dive beneath the surface and you will find a pristine underwater environment. The majority of dives take place along soft-coral covered walls and bommies—fissured pinnacles and caverns with marine life ranging from rare macro critters to impressive pelagics. The widest range of sites can be reached by live-aboard—but be sure to experience some of the islands’ natural, cultural, and historic sites.

Bilikiki Cruises

Solomon Islands Live-Aboard

The M/V Bilikiki and M/V Spirit of Solomons are the premier live-aboards in the Solomon Islands and are both large and stable ships designed for South Pacific conditions. Both ships offer immense sun decks, plenty of shaded areas and air-conditioned accommodations. The walls, reefs, pinnacles and coral gardens of the Solomon

Islands support an amazing variety of sea life—the varieties of fish are staggering. Anemone fish, angel fish, butterfly fish, humphead parrot fish and other reef dwellers are seen in vast numbers, while just a short distance away schools of barracuda, big-eye trevally and other pelagics cruise the blue waters.

• Solomon Islands’ premier live-aboards

• 7, 9, 12, and 14-night voyages

• Walls, wrecks, reef and muck dives

• Nitrox available

• South Pacific diving at its finest


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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .80-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Alan’s Vanilla Tour, Taha’a

• Bloody Mary’s, Bora Bora

• Havaiki Pearl Farm,

Fakarava

• Gaugin Pearls, Rangiroa


BORA BORA

• Bora Bora Nui Resort

• Intercontinental le Moana

Bora Bora

• Intercontinental Thalasso

Spa Bora Bora

• Le Meridien Bora Bora

• Nemo World

• Novotel Bora Bora Beach

Resort

• St. Regis Resort

FAKARAVA

• Fakarava Diving Center

• Havaiki Guest House &

Pearl Farm

• Te Ava Nui

MOOREA

• Hotel Hibiscus

• Hotel Kaveka

• Intercontinental Resort &

Spa Moorea

• Moorea Fun Dive

• Sheraton Moorea Lagoon

RANGIROA

• Huamana Cruises

• Novotel Rangiroa Lagoon

Resort

• Pension Bounty

TAHA

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• Pension Au Phil de Temps

TAHITI

• Intercontinental Tahiti

• Radisson Plaza Tahiti

• Sheraton Hotel Tahiti



The drop-dead gorgeous Society Islands and the remote archipelago of the Tuamotus offer everything from shallow lagoon dives with rays to the adrenaline-pumping pass dives with walls of grey sharks. French Polynesia’s fields of hard corals are also home to a wide variety of tropical Pacific fish and reef dwellers from clams with vibrantly-colored mantles to the curious

Napolean wrasse. Manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and dolphins also frequent these waters which are renowned for their big animal encounters. Many areas of French Polynesia are still relatively undeveloped, undiscovered, and offer adventurous travelers exciting excursions on land and by sea. Hiking, surfing, 4x4 drive safaris, historical sights, Polynesian cultural shows, dolphin and stingray encounters, and trips to black pearl farms are all must-do excursions.

Live-aboard diving is also available as well as bareboat charters for those sailing divers who want to experience some of the most famous cruising grounds in the South Pacific.


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Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa Manihi Pearl Beach Resort

Bora Bora

Located on a private white sand

“motu,” this resort features spacious garden and beach suites with private plunge pools and overwater bungalows. In addition to the on-site dive center, you’ll find kayaks, outrigger canoes, a snorkeling beach, world-class spa and more.

Moorea

A small luxury resort, this traditional

Polynesian-style hotel faces the lagoon with a breathtaking backdrop of verdant peaks, and offers overwater, beach, garden, pool and family bungalows.

Two restaurants, an infinity pool and spa services are on-site.

Raiatea

Featuring traditional garden, lagoon and overwater bungalows, this resort shares a lagoon with the neighboring island of Taha’a, making both islands’ dive sites easily accessible. Explore the 19th century shipwreck, the Nordby , located just 100 feet from the resort.

Moorea

Famous for black pearls and incredible diving, this atoll offers sites that are protected from wind and waves with moderate currents and great visibility. This idyllic resort offers beach and overwater bungalows overlooking the multicolored waters of the lagoon.

Blue Nui Dive Centers

Bora Bora, Taha’a, Tikehau, Manihi

Blue Nui Dive Centers will surpass your expectations as they share their passion for the beauty of the underwater world of French

Polynesia. The very best the Tahitian

Islands have to offer in Bora Bora,

Taha’a, Tikehau, and Manihi.

TOPdive Dive Centers

• Operations in Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti, Rangiroa and Fakarava

• Nitrox offered in Moorea, Bora Bora and Rangiroa

• Strategically located to be close to Tahiti’s best dive sites

• Fast boats designed for both safety and comfort

• 10-dive package can be shared between all TOPdive locations

Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti, Rangiroa, Fakarava

TOPdive offers full-service PADI 5-star dive centers throughout Tahiti and her islands. All locations are strategically located to provide easy access to the best dive sites. TOPdive Bora Bora is on-site at Bora Bora Dive

Resort. TOPdive Fakarava is on-site at the Maitai Dream resort. TOPdive Tahiti is on-site at the Sheraton. TOPdive

Rangiroa is seconds from the famous Tiputa Pass.

TOPdive Moorea is on Cook’s Bay near the Avaroa Pass.

Boats are designed and built with both comfort and safety in mind and to suit each location’s specific needs. Nitrox is available for those who are Nitrox certified in Bora Bora,

Moorea and Rangiroa.

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox

The Six Passengers

Rangiroa

The diving center—a Polynesian style bungalow—is situated just a little way from the Kia Ora Hotel, on the beach of Ohutu bay, the most beautiful bay of Rangiroa.

They specialize in pelagic, shark and dolphin encounters. Private diving on demand.

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Bora Bora Dive Resort

Bora Bora

This dedicated dive resort is situated lagoonfront on the mainland of Bora Bora and in close proximity to the pass and Bora Bora’s best dive sites. The resort is also home to the Kon Tiki restaurant, one of Bora Bora’s finest dining experiences. Nine air-conditioned bungalows offer well-appointed and comfortable accommodations, a fresh water pool and diving with one of Tahiti’s premiere dive operations, TOPdive Bora Bora , a fullservice on-site PADI dive center offering Nitrox. TOPdive also has locations in Tahiti, Moorea, Rangiroa and

Fakarava for a full range of exciting dive experiences throughout French Polynesia.

• World class diving with sharks, manta rays, dolphins and whales

• Convenient location allows return to resort between morning dives

• Boutique resort within walking distance of Bora Bora’s main village, Vaitape

• Kon Tiki Restaurant, one of Bora Bora’s finest dining experiences

• Cultural entertainment in the evenings

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox


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Maitai Dream Fakarava

Fakarava

Fakarava’s only resort offers an exclusive Tuamotu experience focusing on peace, quiet and comfort. Onsite operator TOPdive Fakarava offers daily trips to the most exciting pass dive, Garuae Pass. Day trips to the south pass, Tetamanu—a UNESCO Biosphere

Reserve—are also available, conditions permitting.

Accommodations are in beautiful and well-equipped spacious bungalows offering luxury and privacy.

Excellent service is offered by a welcoming Polynesian staff. The restaurant serves delicious fresh cuisine—a delicate blend of creative French recipes with innovative tropical flavors and ingredients.

• Pristine marine environment

• On-site TOPdive Fakarava, direct beach and lagoon access

• Cozy bar and excellent dining, internet access in the lobby

• Bicycles or scooters available to visit the typical lovely village or wander around

• Spacious bungalows with indoor/outdoor bathroom and satellite TV

B O N U S

Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 from

Jan to Mar

Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora

• Air-conditioned oceanview rooms

• Affordable overwater bungalows with air-conditioning

• Minibar, in-room safe, hairdryer, TV

• Two restaurants, one bar, breakfast included during low season

• Activities/excursions desk, rentals

Bora Bora

Located at the south tip of the main island of Bora

Bora, Le Maitai Polynesia is nestled against a hillside overlooking the lagoon in lush tropical gardens. Ideally located near Matira Point and its gorgeous beaches, the hotel offers a range of services and a variety of accommodations, from overwater bungalows to airconditioned rooms—some with a fantastic view over the lagoon and the ocean—for all budgets. The

Polynesian-style architecture and use of natural materials creates a warm and charming atmosphere.

A wide choice of activities and excursions will make your stay unforgettable. Maitai: “All is great” in Tahitian!

B O N U S

Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 from

Jan to Mar

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa

Bora Bora

An Orient-Express hotel, this resort is set on 12 lush acres of tropical paradise on Motu Toopua, a small island in the middle of Bora Bora’s famous lagoon, surrounded by clear tri-color blue waters and views of the enchanted emerald peaks of Mt. Otemanu.

Offering 76 Polynesian-style bungalows which pay homage to the magnificent natural setting, the facilities include two restaurants, two bars, tennis courts, the

Maru Spa, two beaches, complimentary nonmotorized watersport and complimentary shuttle boat to Vaitape Village on the main island of Bora Bora.

Diving with TOPdive Bora Bora .

• Private island location with stunning views of Mt. Otemanu

• Authentic Polynesian design and decor

• Features the only tree-house spa in the South Pacific, Maru Spa

• Beautifully landscaped grounds with lush tropical plants, trees and flowers

• Personalized service


tonga

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .60-100’

Wetsuit . . . . . . . . . . . . .3mm



• Clan McWilliam

• Kimmie’s Reef

• Split Rock

• Mariners Cave


• Whale watching Jul-Nov

• Hike Mt. Talau National Park

• Mountain biking and sailing



Paradise International Hotel

• Complimentary “Continental Plus Breakfast”

• Complimentary sundown cocktail hour

• Complimentary airport shuttle service

• Cultural show with island cuisine every Friday

• Service-oriented staff and commitment to guest satisfaction

Vava’u

Located on 12 acres of lush tropical gardens, this hotel offers panoramic views and spectacular sunsets over the Port of Refuge Harbor. Accommodations include 48 well-appointed harbor and garden view rooms, each with air-conditioning, private balconies, refrigerator, coffee/tea makers, telephone and wireless internet access and hot water bath. The Paradise

International Hotel prides itself in its high level of service, quality cuisine and beautiful surroundings in the Kingdom of Tonga.

B O N U S

Free room upgrade

The deep Tongan Trench lies east of this island nation where the big draw is a possible encounter with the humpbacks that migrate to these waters every year between July and November to mate and give birth.

Protective measures have been put in place to ensure that the whales’ natural behavior is not disturbed.

The diving in Vava’u is equally exciting with dramatic underwater landscapes including caverns, caves and tunnels as well as reefs, wrecks, and walls covered in soft corals and sea fans.

Dive Vava’u Tongan Beach Resort

• Experience Captain Cook’s “Friendly Isles”

• Restaurant and bar serving fresh local produce

• Remote island hopping with snorkeling

• Also offering surfing, kayaking and big game fishing

• Weekly cultural show


Vava’u

This boutique island resort is nestled on the beachfront of the island of Utungake, renown for being a place where you can do it all—or nothing at all. It offers the diver the best of both worlds: the isolation of an island with the convenience of being linked to the mainland by a causeway. The 12 individually-themed sun-dappled rooms all have inspiring views of the golden sand beach and crystal clear, turquoise waters of The Port of Refuge Harbor. The rooms are only a few feet from the water’s edge and each is equipped with air-conditioning or ceiling fan, coffee and tea facilities and ensuite bathroom with hot shower.

B O N U S

Unlimited use of tanks for shore diving

Vava’u

This PADI 5-Star Resort Dive Center offers great year-round diving on coral reefs, stunning caverns and swim throughs. The magnificent humpback whale visits these waters from July to November. Full-service photo and video center. Courses from Discover Scuba to Instructor.

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .80-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .80-100’




• Wakatobi House Reef

• Raja Ampat

• Sebayor Kecil, Komodo

• Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi


• Komodo dragons

• Spiritual Bali


BALI

• Bali Hai Diving Adventures

• Baruna Water Sports

• Parigata Resorts

• Tauch Terminal Tulamben

MISOOL

• Misool Eco Resort

NORTH SULAWESI

• Kasawari Lembeh Resort

• Siladen Island Resort

• Grand Komodo Tours & Diving

LIVE ABOARDS

• North Sulawesi Aggressor



With 17,000 islands within its borders and the world’s richest marine biodiversity, Indonesia is one of the dream destinations of the diving world. One way to explore this area is by liveaboard with itineraries covering Bali, Komodo, the Banda Sea, and Raja Ampat.

Alternatively, some of the premiere dive resorts of the world exist in the Sulawesi area of

Indonesia. Rich in culture, history, and nature, the Indonesia experience is as diverse as its marine environments. Fringing reefs, sea mounts, walls, canyons, sea grass beds, white and black sand site beaches, and extraordinary critters in muck. Popular dives include thrilling current-swept channels to protected lees, harboring thousands of fish. Komodo

National Park, home to the famous Komodo dragon, was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. Sulawesi, north of Bali, is also an area renowned for its diving. From Wakatobi in the south to the Lembeh Strait in the north,

Sulawesi has earned a reputation for its epic diving while Raja Ampat is on the cutting edge of pristine dive regions being explored.


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Kararu Dive Voyages

Indonesian Live-Aboard

Join the expedition of a lifetime in Indonesia, the world’s last diving frontier and the richest marine habitat on Earth.

Kararu’s new vessel, the 160-foot Cheng Ho , has been customized for long range live-aboard diving expeditions in total comfort with high standards of service. The spacious Voyager features three decks, individually airconditioned cabins, staterooms and dining salon, e-mail access and sundecks, plus top quality diving and underwater photography equipment. There’s also a library with a wide selection of books, music and videos and a computer station. Itineraries include Komodo Marine Park,

Irian Jaya and Raja Ampat, Alor and more.


• 13 guest cabins for a maximum of 20 divers

• Cinema room with DVD/CD library and wine cellar

• Massage and spa services available on-board

• Satellite phone and email access

Kungkungan Bay Resort

North Sulawesi

The Lembeh Strait is renowned as being the planet’s epicenter of marine biodiversity. Home to rare species such as the pygmy seahorse, mimic octopus, ornate ghost pipefish, hairy frogfish and more, the exceptional year-round conditions provide a variety of diving experiences from muck dives on black volcanic sand to colorful reefs and historic wrecks. Kungkungan Bay

Resort is located within 15 minutes from over 30 dive sites. An intimate and exclusive resort, Kungkungan is staffed by a friendly, professional team catering to every need. The restaurant provides a wide variety of local and

Western cuisine in hearty portions.

• A PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC Resort, dive groups limited to four divers per guide

• Swim-up pool bar

• All rooms are ocean-facing and internet access is available

• Nitrox, camera storage and catering to divers of all levels

• Overwater restaurant serving Western and Indonesian cuisine

Peter Hughes Paradise Dancer


The newest and largest vessel in the

Dancer Fleet, the 141-foot Paradise

Dancer features the high end amenities that guests expect. The three-masted schooner cruises out of North Sulawesi, offering three to four dives per day in some of the top critter spots in Indonesia.

Pelagian Dive Yacht by Wakatobi


This renowned luxury yacht offers efficient, friendly and professional diving services on some of the world’s most pristine reefs with comforts rarely found on live-aboards.

Full on-board amenities, delicious cuisine, eco-participation and private air charter access make this one of the most sought after live-aboards in Indonesia. Amenities include camera facilities, comfortable lounge areas and spacious cabins. Exceptional service is provided by highly experienced Western cruise directors and dive guides and a friendly Indonesian crew.

Pelagian explores the greater

Wakatobi region’s outer reefs as well as amazing muck diving sites seen by only a few other divers.

• Exclusive, spacious and comfortable for a maximum of 12 divers—over 115 feet of comfort

• Highly skilled instructor-level dive guides and an experienced boat crew

• Generous 70-minute dives, Nitrox as well as oxygen and scrubber available

• Visiting areas of high biodiversity and abundant marine life (reefs and muck)

• Active contributor to Wakatobi’s award-winning conservation programs


Peter Hughes Komodo Dancer


The M/V Komodo Dancer —the only motor sailer in the renowned

Peter Hughes Dancer Fleet—takes

16 divers around the historic

Komodo National Park.

Komodo

Dancer offers all of the luxury amenities that have become the hallmark of the Dancer Fleet.

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Tasik Ria Resort

North Sulawesi

Offering easy access to the renowned coral reefs of

Bunaken National Park, the dramatic wall dives are packed with hard and soft corals, providing a perfect habitat for a wide range of species from sharks and huge turtles to tiny gobies and shrimp, as well as rare creatures such as the nudibranch, leaf fish, pipefish and seahorse.

On-site Eco Divers offers three-tank dive excursions aboard their spacious boats, complete with two heads, a comfortable dining salon and large sundeck. The resort is set in lush surroundings of coconut palms and gardens and offers two pools, a new spa and two restaurants and bars, all with spectacular views of the setting sun.

• On-site dive operator Eco Divers, a PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC Resort

• Free-form pool with swim-up bar and kid’s pool

• Matana Spa offers full range of Indonesian therapies

• All rooms air-conditioned, with ensuite bathroom, TV, phone, mini-bar, safe

• Topside excursions available including white water rafting, nature tours and more

B O N U S

Free

“Jet Lag” massage on arrival

Pindito


The Pindito offers cruises the Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat, as well as an adventure diving tour between the two regions. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the underwater world of Indonesia.

Experienced in the area for more than 15 years, Pindito was the first vessel to cruise Raja Ampat—years before any other live-aboard was there. A unique combination of comfort and the ambience of the unique Indonesian way will assure you an unforgettable holiday. You’ll experience virgin dive sites of unparalleled excellence combined with the breathtaking beauty of the remote regions during the best times of the season.

• The first live-aboard cruising the Raja Ampat region

• 137-foot Pinisi-style Indonesian sailing vessel built in the early 1990s

• Meticulously maintained to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability

• Spacious cabins provide comfortable air-conditioned quarters for up to 16 guests

• Passengers board as guests and leave as friends

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox

Seven Seas Live-Aboard


Seven Seas was designed as a comfortable live-aboard while maintaining the original shape and size of traditional Buginese schooners. Easily accommodating

16 guests, Seven Seas promises a high quality diving and adventure holiday with a safe platform for your underwater photography and exploration in the most remote areas of Eastern Indonesia. The crew is extremely experienced, and no matter what your level of diving, your dive guides will adjust to your particular comfort zone. If you want to take a break from diving, opportunities to snorkel, kayak, take bird walks and learn about local culture are available.

• The best diving in Eastern Indonesia, hidden bays, pristine reefs and secret spots

• Four double and four twin air-conditioned state rooms with ensuite bathrooms

• Western operated with very experienced local crew from all over Indonesia

• Spacious dive deck, large sundeck, shaded lounge areas, spa services and boutique

• Special cruises include free diving, family trips, scientific and photo documentaries

B O N U S

Free

30-minute massage


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Lembeh Resort & Minahasa Lagoon

North Sulawesi

Two beautiful resorts combine to offer luxury, comfort and amazing diving. Lembeh Strait is a critter paradise and underwater photographer’s dream. Lembeh Resort’s tropical setting offers a boutique resort experience amid over 40 incredible macro sites. An expert dive team will introduce you to unique critters in this mecca of macro diving. Minhasa Lagoon’s oceanview cottages sit between virgin rainforest and Bunaken Park’s pristine waters. Enjoy international cuisine, cultural and adventure tours. Laze at the beachfront infinity pool or be pampered at the Lagoon Spa. Both resorts offer Nitrox, camera facilities, massage, pool and internet access.

• Three-to-one guest-to-guide ratio with flexible dive schedules and site selection

• Nitrox, camera facilities, massage, pool and internet access

• Knowledgeable dive team with over 45,000 Lembeh Strait dives

• Nitrox available, spacious camera centers

• Fully air-conditioned cottages with Balinese style bathrooms

Wakatobi Dive Resort

Banda Sea

Reached via private charter from Bali, this resort provides divers with access to some of the world’s most pristine reefs. Topside comforts are indulgent when combined with the freedom of up to seven dives a day with unlimited shore diving on a spectacular house reef. Indulge in a massage, relax on the beach and savor fantastic, fresh meals. Air-conditioned bungalows are either set in tropical gardens or beachside with fans, minibar and internet access. Suites with a private chef/butler are also available.

Wakatobi was created as an environmentally sustainable resort in collaboration with local residents, benefiting both divers and the local villagers alike.

• The exclusive resort/dive operator in a vast area of pristine dive sites

• Comfortable dive boats, highly skilled instructor-level dive guides

• Team of chefs includes a pastry chef, gourmet food and a superb wine selection

• Three 75-minute boat dives a day plus unlimited shore diving is included

• Nitrox as well as some rebreather provisions also available

Archipelago Adventurer II

• Expansive outdoor deck and social areas

• Extensive gourmet Western and Asian menu

• Hotel-standard ensuite cabins

• Custom-designed aluminum dive tenders




The Archipelago Adventurer II sets the new standard for

Indonesian live-aboards. Venture to the largely unexplored region of the Banda Sea—and now new itineraries to the stunning Raja Ampat islands—aboard one of the area’s most luxurious live-aboards. Voyages to Banda and Misool offer some of the most pristine diving in the world, however they also visit historically significant sites from the early days of exploration. In

1667, the island of Run in the Banda Archipelago was deemed significant enough for the Dutch to have traded the island of New Amsterdam (now Manhattan) for

Banda from the English for its wealth of nutmeg.

B O N U S

Free

Nitrox on all cruises

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Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-82°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Barracuda Point, Sipadan

• Turtle Cavern, Sipadan

• Eel Garden, Mabul

• Checkpoint, Kapalai Island


• Sepilok Orangutan Preserve

• Climb Mount Kinabalu



Sipadan Water Village

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .84°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . .100’+




• Lions Head, North Male Atoll

• Cocoa Thila, South Male Atoll

• Maaya Thila, Ari Atoll


• Seaplane tours

• Deserted island picnic


MALE

• Hulhule Island Hotel

LIVE ABOARDS

• Maldives Aggressor



Looking for some of the best diving on the planet? Look no further than Sipadan. Vast numbers of green and hawksbill turtles breed on the surrounding beaches. Huge resident schools of barracuda and trevally patrol the drop-off. The muck diving is top-notch. And no trip to Malaysia is complete without a visit to mainland Sabah to experience its jungles and rainforests—filled with wildlife including endemic and endangered species of apes, elephants and even rhinoceros.

Mabul

Sipadan Water Village offers superb diving combined with the comfort of a top-notch dive resort. Built entirely over-the-water, each room is an individual bungalow with a private balcony. Divers have easy access to world-class shore diving on Mabul, plus three boat dives daily.

Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

Mabul

Marvel at the underwater treasures of Sipadan and Mabul. This dive resort offers 30 fully air-conditioned chalets with new upgraded deluxe rooms, swimming pool, free broadband access and a relaxing beachside massage overlooking the

Celebes Sea to pamper divers.

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Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort

Kapalai

Located only a few minutes by boat from the worldrenowned dive sites of Sipadan, this over-water resort comprised of water chalets sits on sturdy stilts above the sand banks of the Ligitan Reefs in the Celebes Sea.

Meals are served in the open-air central structure which includes a sundeck where divers can enjoy a drink and after-dive chats during a fabulous sunset. Diving around

Kapalai is spectacular, hosting an amazing array of small, colorful creatures—the diving here is an unforgettable experience for any discerning photographer. The resort offers three dives a day, including trips to Sipadan for spectacular wall diving and Mabul for muck diving.

• Dive all three famed dive islands of Sipadan, Kapalai and Mabul

• 40 water chalets with private balconies and ensuite bathrooms

• Maximum 10 divers per boat (twin engine fiber glass)

• Unlimited shore diving and mandarin fish mating sunset/night dives

• Gear up, walk down, jump and dive, right from the dive center


Over 1,100 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives offer some of the most scenic seascapes on Earth. Much of the diving here is current diving—big animal encounters such as sharks and manta rays. Cruising the atolls is the best way to see the archipelago’s prime dive sites. The leeward side of the pinnacles, walls, and channels shelter large schools of fish in water with visibility that sometimes exceeds 200 feet.

Peter Hughes Ocean Dancer Manthiri

The atolls of the Maldives offer some of the world’s most spectacular diving. Experience the thrill of diving these pristine areas from the comfort of a spacious and luxurious live-aboard dedicated to excellence in every aspect. Her experienced crew will introduce you to a sanctuary of rich and diverse marine life with galaxies of large and small fish that inhabit the

Maldives numerous dive sites. Dive breathtakingly beautiful pinnacles, sea mounts, walls and channels where colonies of hard and soft corals are plentiful.

Whale sharks and giant manta rays are also sighted year-round. Exciting opportunities abound for underwater photographers.

• A crew of 11 caters to every need from arrival to departure

• Two chefs prepare delicious, sumptuous meals and snacks

• 12 guests in six spacious cabins—four twin cabins and two queen cabins

• Individually controlled air-conditioned cabins with ensuite bathroom

• Personal storage and minibar in each cabin


The M/V Ocean Dancer offers 16 divers the best of the Maldives, moving with the seasons and the currents, thereby optimizing large marine life encounters.

Ocean

Dancer offers all of the luxury amenities that have become the hallmark of the Peter Hughes

Dancer Fleet.

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papua new guinea

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . .78-84°

Visibility . . . . . . . . .60-100+’



Insider Tip

• Bring a 220v Australian adapter


• Albatross Pass, Kavieng

• Dinah’s Beach, Milne Bay

• Susan’s Shoal, Kimbe Bay

• Veale Reef, Solomon Sea


• Skull Caves, Milne Bay

• Sepik River Cruise

• Hot River Trip, New Britain

• PNG Art, Port Moresby


KAVIENG

• Treehouse Village Eco Resort

LIVE ABOARDS

• Golden Dawn

• Telita



One of Earth’s last frontiers, this wild and primitive island country is at the top of most diver’s dream list. The epic diving in the areas of Milne Bay, Kimbe Bay, and the Solomon Sea offer a diversity of experiences that few other destinations can match. From pass diving in Kavieng to diving with Orcas in Kimbe—not to mention the World War II wrecks of Rabaul and Bootless

Bay—there is enough to fill countless dive expeditions. Traveling through Papua New Guinea is an adventure in itself. The country is just as culturally diverse—over 800 languages are spoken and village life is much like it was 100 years ago.

Peter Hughes Star Dancer

Papua New Guinea Live-Aboard

The M/V Star Dancer , a member of the renowned Peter Hughes Dancer

Fleet, offers 16 divers several unique itineraries, maximizing weather conditions year-round.

Star Dancer offers all of the luxury amenities that have become the hallmark of the

Dancer Fleet.

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Tawali Resort

Milne Bay

Located on a volcanic bluff overlooking the clear protected waters of Milne Bay and accessible only by boat, Tawali Resort offers travelers a unique location to dive, relax and enjoy the most pristine, culturally rich destination on the planet. Large, air-conditioned bungalows sit on a phenomenal house reef in an exclusive atmosphere with an emphasis on personal service. Minutes from the resort, fast spacious day boats will take you to the most marine-rich untouched reefs anywhere in the world. Stepping off the back of the boat you will descend into an amazing new

Technicolor dimension like no other.

• All-inclusive

• Air-conditioned rosewood bures with unbelievable views of Hoia and Milne bays

• Exquisite cuisine from a master chef

• Photo and video camera room and storage facilities

• Movie room showing the latest from your photos/video


papua new guinea

Tufi Dive Resort Spirit of Niugini


The Spirit of Niugini is Papua New Guinea’s newest state-of-the-art luxury live-aboard. If you are looking to experience the most unique itineraries offered anywhere in the world—taking you to the farthest reaches of the most pristine reefs on this planet—then this majestic place is the right choice. In addition to the exquisite cuisine that is served three times a day, you will be pampered by a very experienced staff that understands the demands of the diver, allowing you to enjoy the most bizarre underwater creatures and largest pelagics found anywhere on the planet.

• All-inclusive

• Eight spacious cabins with individually controlled air-conditioning, music and private bath

• Exquisite cuisine from a master chef

• Photo and video padded storage and charging stations, on-deck photo rinse tanks

• Experienced divemasters available for every dive, full Nitrox system on board

Solomon Sea

Nestled in the only fjord country in

Papua New Guinea, this boutique upmarket resort offers macro diving at its best along with great outer reef diving. Tufi Dive Resort also offers snorkeling, cultural trips, fishing, outrigger safaris and trekking.

Walindi Plantation Resort

Kimbe Bay

Walindi Plantation Resort has long set the standard in catering to the diver who craves the very best. Stunning vistas above the water are surpassed by the profusion of corals and sheer abundance of marine life beneath the sun-drenched turquoise waters of Kimbe Bay. Located at the very epicenter of the Coral Triangle, divers are treated to some of the greatest concentrations of tropical marine bio-diversity in the world. Twelve charming bures are nestled in tropical landscaping. The main house offers informal dining and after-dive socializing. The resort’s exclusivity ensures that each guest has their needs anticipated. Arrive as a guest but leave as a friend!

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• Beachfront tropical bungalows

• World-class diving

• Day trips to hot springs and hot river

• Nestled in a tropical rainforest

• Small numbers, friendly staff

Febrina

• Set up for divers, easy access duckboard, Nitrox available

• Moorings to all the best dive sites

• Helpful critter-spotting dive crew

• Varied gourmet menus, plentiful snacks

• Comfortable air-conditioned cabins


Professionalism, passion and pride combine to make the perfect package aboard the M/V Febrina . A live-aboard steeped in the diving folklore of Papua New Guinea,

Febrina has attracted a dedicated and enthusiastic band of followers from around the world. From the passionate sports diver to the very best underwater photographers,

Papua New Guinea has long been a mecca for incomparable diving.

Febrina offers some of Papua New

Guinea’s best diving for small intimate groups, ensuring that you get the most out of your diving vacation—a lifetime of memories of the enchanted island and the diving that this destination is famous for.

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August 2008 itineraries


Lissenung Island

Kavieng

With only four premium bungalows, a visit here is truly exclusive. Settled in the most prestigious dive area in

Papua New Guinea, due to the confluence of the Bismark and

Pacific Seas. The most experienced dive operation in Kavieng, European managed with PADI courses.

Loloata Island Resort

Bootless Bay

An intimate 21-bungalow island resort just 25 minutes from the airport. Daily operation of two 30foot aluminum dive boats—each accommodating ten divers—to over

30 moored dive sites. This property is renowned for quality service, fine food and excellent diving.

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philippines

Oceanic Explorer

Philippines Live-Aboard

This fabulous vessel includes fully air-conditioned interiors, 12 double cabins with ensuite bathroom, seven double cabins with shared bathroom, four rinse showers on deck, entertainment center, salon, library, large bar area, and 15 crew members at your service.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of

Tubbataha in the Sulu Sea might ring a bell with well-traveled divers, but the

Philippines are probably one of the least visited—but one of the most worthy—dive destinations in the world. Located north of

Malaysian Borneo and Indonesia, the

7,107 islands in the Philippine archipelago offer a number of top-rated dive areas in addition to Tubbataha—which is only accessible between March and June— including other remote areas such as Apo

Reef and Coron, which are only accessible by live-aboard. There is plenty of excellent land-based diving, such as Apo Island— accessible from Dumaguete—where shoals of jacks and giant parrotfish are often seen in addition to large pelagics.

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .77°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90’




• Tubbataha Atolls, Sulu Sea

• Apo Reef, Sulu Sea

• Verde Island, Puerto Galera

• Apo Island, Negros


• Golf and even motorcross

• Waterfall tours

• Authentic native markets



Atlantis Resort Dumaguete

• Top quality Indo-Pacific diving

• Dumaguete’s dedicated dive resort pioneer

• Beautiful eco-resort and activities

• PADI 5-Star Career Development Center dedicated dive facility

• European and American ownership and management

Dumaguete

This relaxed, first-class eco-resort is located beachfront among several marine sanctuaries. Dive local islands including world-famous Apo, Siquijor

(Island of Witches), and even fabled Balicasag.

Stunning walls, dramatic drifts and some of the best muck diving in Asia are all easily available including abundant resident mandarin gobies. Eco-tours to mountains, caves and local markets round out a mind boggling array of available activities. Packages include first-class accommodations and service, sumptuous meals and up to four day boat dives daily. Transfers from Manila are included.

Bahura Resort & Spa

Dumaguete

Located in the town of Dauin, this tropical garden resort has eight luxurious villas and 32 deluxe rooms. The house reef offers a window into the underwater world of corals and vibrant fish, while the sites at nearby Apo Island feature some truly world-class diving.

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Atlantis Resort Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera

Visit one of the last undiscovered dive destinations with a biodiversity greater than the Caribbean and Great Barrier

Reef combined. Forty world-class dives are located within

10 minutes of this beachfront resort. Located on over six miles of marine reserves featuring pristine coral reefs, beautiful walls and some of the best muck dives in the

Philippines—this is a macro photographer’s paradise. An incredible party atmosphere exists for those who have the energy after diving. Packages include first-class accommodations, exceptional service, sumptuous meals, and up to four boat dives per day. Private transfers are provided from Manila.

• Incredible Indo-Pacific diving

• One of the Philippine’s premier dedicated dive resorts

• Surrounded by tropical rain forests

• PADI 5-Star Career Development Center with advanced technical facilities

• European and American ownership and management


south africa

The allure of the African continent has drawn wildlife enthusiasts for centuries but it is the opportunity to encounter an “A” list of big animals, both above and below the water that attract divers to South Africa. From cage diving with great whites off Gansbaai to diving with ragged tooth and bull sharks off Durban, there’s a wide variety of experiences for the adventurous diver.

Witness the spectacular breaching great whites off Seal Island in False Bay where these creatures display amazing feats of predatory behavior by launching themselves completely out of the water in pursuit of Cape fur seals. Experience the Sardine Run, an amazing event of nature during which divers attempt to intercept the migration of millions of sardines and witness the array of predators pursuing this massive food source including sharks, dolphins, whales, seals, seabirds and more.

Combined with a land safari to one of Africa’s incredible preserves, this destinations offers all of the makings of a dream expedition.

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S.E.A.L. Expeditions

Mind-blowing experiences are the focus of these South

African expeditions—everything from shark diving to cycle safaris with elephants, giraffes and lions. The Two Oceans

Extreme expedition includes both Atlantic and Indian

Ocean diving and a wide variety of topside adventures enroute. Cage dive with great whites in Gansbaai and witness the breaching behavior off of Seal Island. Dive with seal colonies in Capetown and ragged-tooth, tiger shark and bull sharks at Aliwal Shoal. For the brave of heart, the

Sardine Run offers what National Geographic’s chief underwater photographer, David Doubilet, called “the most exciting dive in the world.” For more on this high adrenaline expedition, see our Ultimate Adventure section.

• World-class shark encounters based on seasonal availability

• Guided and escorted by SEAL Team experts throughout expedition

• 4-5 star accommodations included throughout itinerary

• Unique topside adventures supplement world-class diving

• Add on a big-game cycle safari in Botswana


Dive Primer

Water Temp (Durban) . . . .70°

Water Temp (False Bay) . .65°

Visibility (Durban) . . . . . . .75’

Visibility (False Bay) . . . . .30’


Best Time . . . . . . . . . . .Varies

Best Times to Visit

• Great white cage diving runs from April to

September

• Ragged-tooth sharks at

Aiwal Shoal from August to November

• Bull and tiger sharks swim at Aiwal Shoal from

November to August

• Scalloped hammerheads at

Protea Bank and Aliwal

Shoal during October and

November

• Sardine Runs happen from late May to early July


• Aliwal Shoal

• Protea Banks

• Dyer Island (cage diving)

• False Bay


• Visit Kruger National Park or a private game reserve

• Drive/hike the Garden Route

• Stellenbosch Wine Tours

• Climb Table Mountain

• Sail in Table Bay



thailand

Dive Primer

Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . .80°

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . .80-100’


Best Time . . . . . .Nov to May


• Similan Islands

• Richelieu Rock whale sharks

• Western Rocky


• Trek in the Golden Triangle

• Visit the art-filled home of silk mogul Jim Thompson

• Get a Thai massage



Mermaid I & II

The Mermaid I and Mermaid II live-aboards are double engine steel motor yachts providing very comfortable accommodations for 15 divers. Most cabins on

Mermaid II have ensuite bathrooms and many have large panoramic sea view windows. Both yachts have large dive decks with plenty of storage, wide stern dive platforms with two exit ladders and freshwater showers, camera tables and loads of rinse tanks. Both Thai and

Western cuisine is served. The saloons are spacious with entertainment centers including TV/DVD, music center, library and a full selection of marine life books.

There are two outside decks, one with shade and another for sun worshippers. Nitrox is always available.

• Well-appointed, IMO-certified, luxury-class live-aboards for a maximum of 15 guests

• Operating in Thailand from October through May and Indonesia from June to September

• Extra days for extra awesome diving—eight-day/nine-night Komodo cruises in 2008

• Myanmar-Mergui Archipelago itinerary update now includes the far north

• New destination—Andaman Islands—available from February 2009

Venture off of southern

Thailand’s peninsula to the famous Andaman Sea. Best accessed by live-aboard, the

Similan Islands and Burma

Banks offer world-class diving in protected waters where colorful reefs and dramatic underwater scenes harbor a plethora of marine life including rare and exotic marine life. Ghost pipefish, ribbon eels and nudibranchs are some of the smaller species found throughout the area. Whales sharks have been seen at Richelieu

Rock while leopard sharks can be found at Ko Tachai.

Ocean Rover

• True luxury live-aboard—spacious, stable and safe

• Superb service with 12 crew members for just 16 divers

• Expert critter-spotting dive crew

• Great photographer amenities and entertainment center

• Guest computer with photo and video editing software

Experience excellent service, true hospitality and mouthwatering cuisine aboard one of the only IMO safety certified live-aboards in the world. All cabins are airconditioned with ensuite bathrooms. Easy diving from the

“whale deck” and a huge upper deck for relaxing. Thailand itineraries to the Andaman Sea and Myanmar are offered through May 2008. Visit renowned sites including Similan and Surin Islands, the Mergui Archipelago and Burma

Banks. Most of the crew has been with the Ocean Rover for 10 years and provides an exceptional level of service.

Starting in June 2008, Ocean Rover will be operating out of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Future itineraries to Raja

Ampat will also be available soon.

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ultimate adventures

Adrenaline Junkies Only!

Here are some of the world's most exciting diving expeditions that will bring you up close and personal with some of nature's most impressive experiences. From the Yucatan coast to the Cape in South Africa, from the Artic to the Antarctic, these trips are sure to get your heart pumping and attention peaked. While some demand an advanced level of diving, others require no diving experience at all...just a love of nature and the desire for adventure. If you are looking for the ultimate in adventure dive travel...you just found it.

Great White Expeditions

Meet the ultimate predator, the great white shark, in one of the world’s most pristine natural environments from the safe and comfortable confines of liveaboard vessels equipped with cages and cutting edge technology for maximum comfort and safety.

Location : Live-aboards depart out of San Diego, California or Ensenada,

Mexico for overnight trip to Guadalupe Island

Departures : August through November

Details: Four to seven nights including daily cage diving with great white sharks, air-conditioned cabin with private bath, all meals and beverages (including beer and wine).

Sardine Run

Often referred to as “The Greatest Shoal on Earth” (shoal of sardines, that is).

Witness this event of nature off the east coast of South Africa as marine predators of all kinds pursue this migrating feast of sardines during the months of June and July each year. For the brave of heart, the Sardine Run expedition offers what National Geographic's chief underwater photographer,

David Doubilet, has called “the most exciting dive in the world.” Trips to experience this natural phenomenon attempt to intercept the intense feeding frenzy by thousands of predators on massive shoals of migrating sardines.

Location : Transkei (North Eastern Cape), South Africa

Departures : June and July

Details: Ten nights includes transfers from Durban, accommodations, meals, all diving, ultralight flight, land tours and more.

Photography Expeditions

Join one of the world’s top nature photographers, Amos Nachoum, on expeditions specifically designed to help you capture images that rival their own through personal mentoring and experiential encounters in exotic locales worldwide. Whether it’s diving with sailfish in Mexico, hammerheads in Cocos, humpback whales in the South Pacific, orcas in Norway or leopard seals in

Antarctica; these are “Trips of a Lifetime” that take you where few others venture—far from the realm of tourists and into the world of the explorer.

Location : Mexico, Antarctica, Argentina, High Arctic, Cocos Island,

Niue, Norway

Departures : Year-round

Details: Each expedition is customized and caters predominantly to a select and limited number of privileged participants who are provided with exclusive access to some of the world’s most amazing encounters.



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eco adventures

There’s

more

to explore...

While Caradonna has decades of experience in the dive travel industry, we have recently expanded our excellent customer service and top-quality travel arrangements to a new product line— worldwide eco adventures .

Take a thilling zipline ride through the rainforests of

Costa Rica. Hike to the unique boiling lakes of the nature island of Dominica. Explore the ancient ruins in

Honduras.

Surf the world-class breaks in Fiji.

Horseback ride to remote jungle regions in Belize.

Experience the ecological wonders of exotic animals in their natural, wild habitat—from howling monkeys of the

Amazon to awe-inspiring big cats in the lushest parts of the American continent.

You can embellish your next dive adventure with an eco-based topside day trip, or you can book an entire vacation of eco adventures. Either way, you can rest assured knowing that you’re getting an excellent value and all of the quality you’ve come to expect from Caradonna.

Our Committment to the Environment

After over 20 years of connecting divers with the wonders of the underwater world, Caradonna Dive Adventures’ commitment to the preservation of the marine environment is stronger than ever. As divers, we share a passion for our sport with everyone that travels under our care and recommendation.

The fragile eco-system in which we dive needs our diligent protection, so we are constantly monitoring our partners’ practices and procedures to ensure that their commitment to the marine environment is also evident and executed on a continuous basis.

The resorts, dive operators, and live-aboard vessels in this guide practice ecofriendly methods of operation and many are directly involved in efforts that constantly monitor and contribute to the well-being of their diving environments. We urge all divers to contribute to these efforts by pitching in whenever possible and supporting both the environmental initiatives being practiced by our partners around the world and by contributing generously— as we do—to those environmental organizations who provide research and funding to initiate protective policies and practices worldwide.

And remember, charity starts at home, so we urge all fellow citizens of our blue planet to look into your own daily lives and see what else you can do to further protect our seas. Simple things such as water conservation, recycling, and not buying over-fished species can make a difference in whether future generations of divers will be able to share the experiences we are so privileged to witness today.



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OR ANY OTHER CONVEYANCE, HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS, LOCAL GROUND

HANDLING, ETC. WHICH ARE TO OR DO SUPPLY ANY GOODS OR SERVICES FOR YOUR

TRIP. YOU FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT CDA NEITHER OWNS NOR OPERATES SUCH

THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS AND ACCORDINGLY AGREE TO SEEK REMEDIES DIRECTLY AND

ONLY AGAINST THOSE SUPPLIERS AND NOT HOLD CDA RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTS

OR OMISSIONS. WITHOUT LIMITATION, CDA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY NEGLIGENT

OR WILLFUL ACTS OF OTHERS OR FOR ACTS OF GOD OR FORCE MAJEURE, WEATHER

EMERGENCIES, BREAKDOWN, OR FAILURE OF DIVING OR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, GOV-

ERNMENT ACTIONS, INCLEMENT WEATHER, SICKNESS, ATTACKS BY ANIMALS, AVAILABIL-

ITY OF MEDICAL CARE OR THE ADEQUACY OF THE SAME, CRIMINAL ACTIVITY OF ANY

KIND, TERRORISM, WAR, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, SANITARY CONDITIONS, QUALITY OR SAN-

ITATION OF FOOD, QUARANTINE, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS, EPIDEMICS, STRIKES, HOTEL

OVERBOOKING, SAFETY AND/OR SECURITY STANDARDS AT HOTELS OR OTHER ACCOM-

MODATIONS, ANY PROBLEMS OR INJURIES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM SWIMMING OR

SCUBA DIVING OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON BEYOND THE CONTROL OF CDA, AND YOU

UNDERSTAND, AGREE WITH, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY SET FORTH HEREIN.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: I understand and acknowledge that my travel in connection with and participation in the Dive Travel Package arranged at my request by CDA may involve risk and potential exposure to injury and possibly death. I specifically acknowledge and recognize the potential for injury and death which can result from swimming or SCUBA diving, including the malfunction of dive equipment, the natural environment, animal or sea life, currents and other changing conditions, decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric injuries. I realize and acknowledge that diving with compressed air, nitrox, tri-mix, or other gases involves certain risks and requires specific training. I certify that I have been properly trained for the breathing mixture(s) I will use and understand the risks involved. I also realize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the owner, directors, employees, contractors, subcontractors, officers or agents of CDA or the negligence or participation of other participants, contractors and/or subcontractors to CDA. I also recognize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature. I fully understand and acknowledge that the aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a potential in connection with recreational activities which may take place during my Trip.

EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY: In recognition of the inherent risk of the travels and related activities in which I am intending to engage, I confirm that I am physically and mentally capable of participating in the activity, and that I alone am responsible for my own activities while engaged in SCUBA diving. I am willingly and knowingly electing to participate in this Dive

Travel Package in spite of the potential risk of danger, and I willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage suffered by me or caused by me, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the owner, directors, agents, officers, employees, contractors or subcontractors of CDA.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: In consideration of the services and arrangements provided by CDA, I, for myself and for my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, hold harmless and agree to indemnify CDA, and its owner, officers, directors, agents, contractors, subcontractors and employees from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise, which may arise out of, or occur during my travel in connection with the scheduled Dive Travel Package and any activities conducted in conjunction therewith. I SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RELEASING, DISCHARGING AND WAIV-

ING ANY CLAIMS OR ACTIONS THAT I MAY HAVE PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR THE

NEGLIGENT ACTS OR CONDUCT OF THE OWNER, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,

AGENTS, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CDA. EXPRESS WAIVER OF ANY

RIGHT TO SEEK CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES: Regardless of the situation or circumstances giving rise to a claim, I waive any right to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary damages against CDA, its owner, officers, directors, agents, contractors, subcontractors and employees, for any reason whatsoever.

CARADONNA DIVE ADVENTURES

2101 West State Road 434, Suite 221, Longwood, FL 32779

Phone 407-774-9000 • Fax 407-682-6000

USA/Can: 800-328-2288

E-mail: sales@caradonna.com • Web: www.caradonna.com

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