2011 Dive Traveler Dreaming about your next diving trip? You want a unique adventure. You want to be wowed. You want a PADI dive trip all the way. Your local dive shop or resort—together with PADI Travel Network—can provide you with expert information to help you select the best destination, accommodations, and dive operators for the dive vacation of your dreams. Whether you want to join an organized group trip or book an independent holiday, PADI Travel Network can help make your dive dreams become reality. Caribbean Bahamas . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Barbados . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bonaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cayman Islands . . . . . . . 8 Curaçao . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dominica . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grenada . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 St. Kitts & Nevis . . . . . . 13 St. Lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 St. Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tobago . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turks & Caicos . . . . . . . 15 U.S. Virgin Islands . . . . 16 Central America Bay Islands . . . . . . . . . . 18 Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mexico Cozumel . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Baja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Riviera Maya . . . . . . . . . 22 24 24 25 26 28 30 Exotic Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . Maldives . . . . . . . . . . . . Papua New Guinea . . . . Philippines . . . . . . . . . . Red Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 34 34 36 36 38 39 Cover: Carlos Villoch • Spread: Ty Sawyer Pacific Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . Galapagos . . . . . . . . . . Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micronesia . . . . . . . . . . Tahiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Bahamas We Also Represent Liveaboards The islands of the Bahamas feature unparalleled scuba diving diversity while the popular resort areas of Nassau and Freeport feature famous shark dives and active nightlife. No matter which island you choose, the Bahamas has it all. Caribbean Explorer II In Nassau Stuart Cove’s Orange Hill Inn Sandals Royal Bahamian Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino In Great Exuma Ty Sawyer Sandals Emerald Bay Barbados There are a number of reef systems along Barbados’ leeward coast where coral formations abound and marine life is plentiful. Expect to see stingrays, turtles, barracudas, and plenty of tropical fish. Above the waterline, Barbados offers visitors a distinct Caribbean flavor with an air of sophistication. Michael Lawrence Explore Earth’s third-largest barrier reef, explore historic wrecks, walls, and swimthrough caverns, dive with dolphins, turtles, and sharks, hand-feed stingrays, tropical fish, and Brendal’s pet groupers— Junkanoo and Calypso—all at exotic Green Turtle Cay. This PADI Dive Center offers a full range of PADI certification courses from Learn to Dive to full certifications, advanced and specialty courses. Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina San Salvador This dive dedicated resort and marina offers a variety of rooms and a breathtaking white sand beach. Meals are a hearty combination of American and Bahamian cuisine. It is located within close proximity to 50+ dive sites including superb walls and reefs with prolific fish populations–plus for shark lovers–is home to many shark species, scalloped hammerheads being a favorite with divers. Viva Wyndham Fortuna with Viva Diving Bahamas Grand Bahama Nestled on the southern coast of Grand Bahama, this 26-acre, 276-room beachfront paradise features cocktail and snack bar, beach and disco bars, three restaurants, theater, gym, and on site Viva Diving Bahamas. As the only all-inclusive resort on island surrounded by tropical forests and parklands, a stay here is like having your own private paradise. We Also Represent Bougainvillea Beach Resort Butterfly Beach Resort Divi Heritage Beach Resort All Seasons Resort Europa with Hightide Water Sports Hightide Watersports 4 Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina with Brendals Dive Center & Water Sports Abacos A PADI Dive Center since 1993, Hightide Watersports provides the professional and personal service expected from a first rate operation. They are located close to major dive sites and operate fully covered dive boats. Join the team on sea turtle monitoring dives to weigh, measure, and tag sea turtles or join marine science instructors for a half day Beautiful Oceans Coral Reef biology adventure. Barbados Blue Watersports Coconut Court Beach Hotel with Barbados Blue Water Sports Divi Southwinds Beach Resort with Barbados Blue Water Sports Experience beach living at its best at this family owned and operated property combining charming hospitality and value with an unbeatable beachfront location. This hotel is situated on a white sandy beach in the Garrison Historic Area just minutes away from world-class restaurants, shopping, lively nightspots, and great dive sites. Rates include continental breakfast and free lobby Wi-Fi. Diving with Barbados Blue Watersports. Set on a half-mile of beach amid 20 acres of tropical gardens in lively St. Lawrence Gap, this resort offers a host of activities. Over 130 spacious suites with fully-equipped kitchens and a host of amenities make it a perfect choice for a special island vacation. Diving is provided by either Barbados Blue Watersports or Hightide Watersports. Escape to the tranquility and hospitality of All Seasons Resort Europa. Nestled in the heart of Sunset Crest, this resort offers elegant rooms with kitchenettes, dining and living areas, patios, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Relax in the freshwater pool, surrounded by tropical gardens, or sample a variety of local dishes at the poolside bar and restaurant. Diving is with nearby Hightide Watersports. Offering PADI dive instruction with onstaff marine biologists in both English and French. This fully equipped facility is located on the southwest corner of Barbados, offering great access to all the best dive sites. The professional staff offers fun, flexible, and personalized service on daily dive excursions including wreck, reef, night, drift, deep, and sea turtle dives as well as exploratory dives. Camera rentals also available. Island Inn Hotel with Barbados Blue Water Sports Mango Bay Hotel with Hightide Water Sports South Gap Hotel with Barbados Blue Watersports Yellow Bird Hotel with Barbados Blue Watersports This unique inclusive hotel was originally constructed in 1804 as rum storage for the British regiment. The hotel offers 25 elegantly restored and refurbished airconditioned rooms. All meals, brand-name drinks, house wine, live entertainment, a sailing cruise, watersports, tennis, picnic baskets, Dine Out program, and a trip to Bridgetown are included. Diving is provided by Barbados Blue Watersports. Set on a beautiful west coast beach, this 76 room property with modern decor is the ideal location for anyone seeking an all-inclusive vacation with the personal service of an intimate resort. A variety of activities including cocktail parties, live music, waterskiing, watersports, catamaran snorkel cruises, and glass bottom boat rides are available. Diving is provided by Hightide Watersports. This unique property is located right on the water’s edge and provides a spectacular view of the Caribbean and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Just step out of the hotel and you are in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap, a street filled with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Some of the island’s finest white sand beaches are also nearby. Diving is provided by Barbados Blue Watersports. Each studio is fully equipped with amenities including balconies, airconditioning, ceiling fans, and cable TV. Kitchenettes are equipped with fridge, stove, oven, microwave, and coffee maker. Relax in the pool, or try the famous flying fish sandwich with a refreshing cocktail at the poolside Flying Fish Restaurant and Bar. Diving is provided by Barbados Blue Watersports. 5 Bonaire A marine park since 1979, Bonaire has been the case study for protecting and preserving the marine environment for over 30 years. With its pristine reefs, healthy corals, and prolific fish life easily accessible from over 60 shore diving sites, Bonaire’s title as the world’s top shore diving destination is unquestionable. Belmar Oceanfront Apartments with Buddy Dive Belmar Oceanfront Apartments is an exclusive upscale oceanfront property featuring 20 luxury condos, a swimming pool, and two sunbath/dive docks. Independent, intimate, and inspirational are words that go hand in hand with this PADI 5-Star dive resort. The on site dive shop facility, operated by Buddy Dive, offers a complete retail store and full gear rentals to provide for any and all diving needs during your stay with Belmar. Jennifer O’Neil Experience Bonaire with a resort where you can dive, take part in a multitude of activities, or just sit back and relax by one of the pools or in the comfort of your room or fully equipped apartment. A PADI 5-Star IDC Resort that keeps the needs of divers in mind, Buddy Dive Resort is known for its casual atmosphere and personable staff. Divers, snorkelers, adventurers, and leisure travelers alike will feel equally at home at Buddy Dive. Captain Don’s Habitat with Habitat Divers The “Home of Diving Freedom” is a Bonaire legend, offering 24/7 shore diving on one of the island’s best house reefs. A range of accommodations includes three and four bedroom villas, two bedroom bungalows, and new oceanfront suites. The new PADI 5-Star dive center caters to all levels of divers from novice to the most seasoned technical diver. The oceanfront restaurant, Rum Runners, and Deco Stop Bar offer fine cuisine and sunset views. Caribbean Club Bonaire with Hilltop Divers Den Laman Condominiums with Bonaire Dive & Adventure Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino with Divi Dive Bonaire Harbour Village Beach Club Bonaire with Great Adventures Bonaire Caribbean Club Bonaire features cottages, studios, ocean view penthouses, and ocean view cottages deluxe, together with an on-premises full-service dive shop and activity center, two swimming pools, a restaurant, bar, and meeting room. Caribbean Club is the perfect place to discover many other eco-adventures like bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, cave exploration, snorkeling, and kayaking. This oceanfront resort offers value with a view. It is located in front of Bari Reef, the REEF organization’s top-ranked reef in the Caribbean boasting a record breaking 388 fish species. Featuring 16 fully airconditioned studio, one or two bedroom apartments, it is also home to the Sunset Bar & Grille, Fisheye Photo/Video, Bonaire Dive & Adventure, and Discover Bonaire, provider of guided snorkeling, kayaking, mountain biking, and other activities. Colorful and fun, this resort is the perfect base for vacationers drawn to the sleepy island of Bonaire and worldclass Caribbean diving. Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is surrounded by 88 spectacular dive sites, offering two restaurants, three bars, a casino, two pools, fitness center, day spa, boutique, and car rental. Divi Dive Bonaire provides easy access to sites in custom dive boats and offers a full range of dive instruction. One of Bonaire’s most exclusive resorts, this property is situated on a beautiful private beach and 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 offers excellent cuisine in a breathtaking oceanfront location. Great Adventures Bonaire, a PADI 5-Star dive operation and watersports center, is located on site. Plaza Resort Bonaire with Toucan Diving 6 Buddy Dive Resort Tranquil by nature, this is where vibrant coral reefs teem with amazing marine life steps from one of Bonaire’s finest beaches and 18 Palms dive and snorkel sites. Accommodations include spacious suites and private villas. Enjoy three casual restaurants, two beachside bars, outdoor pool with swim-up bar, day spa or fitness room. On site Toucan Diving provides dive services as well as topside adventure activities. Sand Dollar Condominium with Bonaire Dive & Adventure Sorobon Beach Resort with Wannadive Bonaire Located a stone’s throw from Bari Reef, Sand Dollar offers some of the most comfortable accommodations on the island. Featuring one, two, and three bedroom waterfront units with kitchens, dining, and living areas. Porches or balconies offer views of the ocean. Sand Dollar offers guests a PADI/SSI dive shop, eco-adventure center, photo shop, tennis courts, restaurant, and pool—it’s a popular choice for all seeking value and relaxation. Sorobon Beach Resort is the only resort directly on the lagoon at Lac Bay on Bonaire’s southeast (windward) coast. The constant tradewinds keep the temperature a few degrees cooler than other parts of Bonaire. This beachfront resort is beautifully landscaped and perfect for the active vacationer who wants to go diving, windsurfing, kayaking, kite surfing, or snorkeling. Diving provided by Wanadive Bonaire. 7 Cayman Islands Ty Sawyer Wondrous wall diving and thriving coral reefs make the Cayman Islands one of the most popular dive destinations in the world. Each of the three islands features distinct underwater adventures. Little Cayman’s Bloody Bay Wall is breathtaking, Cayman Brac boasts a sunken Russian warship, and Grand Cayman’s Stingray City is an amazing animal encounter. 8 Brac Reef Beach Resort with Reef Divers Cayman Brac Compass Point Dive Resort with Ocean Frontiers Grand Cayman Cobalt Coast Dive Resort with Divetech Grand Cayman Kick off your shoes and bask in the beauty of this tropical paradise with secluded beach vistas and waterfront hammock huts. All beachfront rooms offer cable TV and air-conditioning and most have private balconies or patios overlooking the Caribbean. Internationally-trained chefs prepare menus with a continental and Caribbean flair. Divers will enjoy unparalleled service with Reef Divers. A tranquil setting with adventure right on your doorstep for the ultimate dive vacation. Enjoy the pristine reefs and breathtaking wall dives that the East End is renowned for with service by on site Ocean Frontiers that will surpass your expectations. Enjoy luxury accommodations, all oceanfront condos beautifully appointed with stylish island decor and fully-equipped. This diver’s haven is located just a few miles north of Seven Mile Beach on tranquil Boatswains Bay. Cobalt Coast has established a reputation for laid-back luxury in an upscale, casual atmosphere with European ambiance. Divetech at Cobalt Coast Resort is a full-service dive operator featuring 16 dive instructors on staff and offering over 30 courses. Don Foster’s Dive Grand Cayman Celebrating over 25 years as Cayman’s premier dive operator, Don Foster’s Dive is located on the waterfront at Casuarina Point Reef. Offering daily two-tank dives, exquisite shore diving, courses from resort to full certification to divemaster. The on site pool is great for instruction as well as just relaxing. Full-service shop with cold drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and resort wear plus on site photo shop. Grand Cayman Beach Suites with Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman Little Cayman Beach Resort with Reef Divers Little Cayman Sunshine Suites Resort with Divers Down Grand Cayman This resort features 53 one and two bedroom Ocean View Suites directly on Seven Mile Beach. The resort also offers guests two beautiful swimming pools and swim-up bar, along with casual and fine dining. Guests can choose from a variety of activities such as the Jack Nicklausdesigned golf course, fitness center, and on site Red Sail Sports dive and watersports operation. Located on a private white sand beach, bordered by the reef of South Hole Sound, this upscale resort is an excellent retreat for those looking for worldclass diving and relaxation. Reef Divers provides guests with first-class service and amenities as well as access to some of the world’s best diving including the famous Bloody Bay Wall. Retreat to this all suite boutique hotel located in the heart of Grand Cayman, next to the Ritz Carlton, the 18 hole Links golf course, and adjacent to famous Seven Mile Beach. Enjoy free continental breakfast and wireless internet, dive storage, and more. A friendly and professional resort team as well as on site dive operator Divers Down are available to cater to divers needs. Sunset House with Sunset Divers Grand Cayman A beautifully landscaped property, Sunset House is located on the water’s edge with excellent diving right offshore. Sunset Divers, the on site dive operation, offers an exciting, and professional staff. The resort features comfortable accommodations, five custom dive boats, The infamous My Bar and the SeaHarvest Restaurant complete this diver’s paradise. 9 Curaçao Curaçao is an island with a distinct Dutch flavor that has been attracting an increasing number of divers from around the world. Blessed with magnificent reefs, fascinating wrecks, and beautiful corals, Curaçao also offers exciting nightlife, casinos, and extensive shopping. We Also Represent Lodge Kura Hulanda Hilton Curaçao All West Apartments and Diving with Ocean Encounters West Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino with Ocean Encounters Surrounded by hills, this property is perfectly situated for catching spectacular sunsets and stargazing under the night sky. Accommodations are in fully-equipped apartments with ocean views. Fantastic shore diving is accessible from the beach below and more of Curaçao’s great dive sites are just minutes away with on site dive center, Ocean Encounters West. The first super-inclusive resort in the southern Caribbean includes all meals, drinks, tips, and many activities. Curaçao’s Dutch flavor adds a twist to this Breezes vacation. The resort is adjacent to both the pristine Undersea National Park and entertaining Sea Aquarium. The resort also features a casino on property and shuttle service into the downtown area. Diving provided by on site Ocean Encounters. Habitat Curaçao with DiveVersity Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina with Ocean Encounters Kontiki Dive and Beach Resort Curaçao with Ocean Encounters This elegant, well appointed, newly built, upscale getaway is perfectly situated on two bodies of water. The resort offers three restaurants, spa, salon and fitness center, multiple outdoor pools, poolside grill, lounge and cabana area, golf course, and much more. Ocean Encounters is located on site providing divers with access to pristine east end reefs for a unique Curaçao dive experience. Surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and a saltwater creek flowing through the property, guest rooms are handcrafted from beautiful Brazilian hardwood for a true South Pacific feel. Facilities include restaurant/bar, Kontiki Beach Club, car rental, fitness studio, hairdresser, massage therapy, and on site Ocean Encounters Dive Center. Ocean Encounters Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino with Ocean Encounters Located along Curaçao’s western coast and situated on the exclusive Coral Estate Resort, this dive-dedicated resort features ocean and garden view rooms as well as two bedroom villas. On site DiveVersity is a PADI 5-Star Dive and Instructor Development Center offering two-tank boat dives daily, Nitrox, 24/7 shore diving, and more. Over 35 different dive sites are within an hour by boat and a stunning house reef is accessible for shore dives. Ty Sawyer Lions Dive & Beach Resort with Ocean Encounters 10 Located on a beautiful white sandy beach, featuring Ocean Encounters, a PADI 5-Star IDC, and near historic downtown Willemstad. Divers will enjoy exciting wreck, wall, and reef diving never more than 25 minutes away. Beach lovers will find an oasis of rest and relaxation. All rooms are just a snorkel away from the Curaçao Underwater Park and the two bedroom apartments are located around the unique 50 meter long, infinity pool. With six facilities across the island and a fleet of seven custom dive boats, Ocean Encounters brings you to the most unique dive sites, including Mushroom Forest, Superior Producer, Klein Curaçao, East Point, Tugboat, Porto Mari, and great shore diving. With Ocean Encounters, a PADI 5-Star IDC, you can dive with trained dolphins in open water—a once-in-a-lifetime experience to interact with dolphins in their natural environment. DiveVersity Located on site at Habitat Curaçao, this PADI 5-Star IDC Center has a friendly staff that is committed to world-class diving. They offer 2-tank boat dives daily, a full range of courses, gear rental, and Nitrox. Unlimited shore diving all year with coral spawning weeks near the full moon in autumn. Set amidst the color and beauty of the historic Dutch Caribbean city of Willemstad. Built within and around the fascinating Rif Fort, a 19th century landmark designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Exclusively for guests, the Infinity Beach Club is Renaissance Curaçao’s centerpiece to the sun. It features an elevated beach experience, infinity pool, spa cabanas, sweeping views, and a beachside bar and grill. 11 Dominica St. Kitts & Nevis Dominica features lush rain forests, scenic waterfalls, and relaxing hot springs, as well as dramatic diving and whale watching. Reef, wreck, and drift diving are all available on these uncrowded and unspoiled islands. Saba and St. Eustatius Castle Comfort Dive Lodge with Dive Dominica Fort Young Hotel with Fort Young Hotel Dive Centre 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 comfortable, Castle Comfort rests directly on the edge of the ocean with the green hills of Dominica sitting at her back. In addition to diving and whalewatching activities, guided tours and hiking excursions to any site in Dominica can be arranged by the staff. 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 two restaurants, bars (room service is available), Infinity Pool, and lending library. Warm and friendly staff to ensure you have a wonderful stay. Special meal plans are available as well as packages not only for diving but for weddings, honeymoons, families, hikers, and adventurers. Bird Rock Beach Hotel with Dive St. Kitts St. Kitts Oualie Beach Resort with Scuba Safaris Nevis This small, exclusive hotel‚ set amidst lush tropical gardens overlooking the Caribbean Sea‚ offers tastefully decorated one, two, and three bedroom air-conditioned suites with oceanview balconies. Exceptional dive opportunities provided by on site Dive St. Kitts. From colorful reef formations to fascinating wrecks, the underwater adventures are vast. This gingerbread cottage resort is a favorite of watersports lovers with hammocks set directly on the beach in Nevis where green vervet monkeys chatter and swing in the trees. Scuba Safaris offers PADI courses and certifications as well as a variety of dive experiences including cave and manta dives. We Also Represent Liveaboards Caribbean Explorer II In Saba: Sea Saba Advanced Dive Center • Juliana’s Hotel Carlos Villoch We Also Represent Ty Sawyer Anchorage Hotel & Dive Center In St. Eustatius: Golden Rock Dive Center • The Old Gin House Grenada St. Lucia Grenada, at the southernmost end of the Windward Islands of the Caribbean, is delightfully unspoiled. The wreck of the luxury liner, the Bianca C, is the largest diveable wreck in the Caribbean. Covered with dense rainforests, waterfalls, and the trademark twin Pitons, St. Lucia features shallow reefs and drift dives with an abundance of colorful fish and invertebrate life. True Blue Bay Resort with Aquanauts Grenada Coyaba Beach Resort with Eco Dive & Trek Grenada Anse Chastanet Resort with Scuba St. Lucia This quaint resort offers richly appointed rooms with balconies, two pools, and a bar and restaurant. Diving provided by PADI 5-Star Aquanauts Grenada with a highly trained and motivated staff, state of the art dive boats with shade, dry storage, bathroom facilities, and freshwater shower. Specializing in excellent service and providing high quality equipment. Coyaba Beach Resort is poised on the 2.5 mile stretch of pristine Grand Anse Beach, renowned as one of the Caribbean’s best beaches for natural beauty. Coyaba’s full amenities and remarkable design theme all combine to make this resort a one-ofa-kind gem. A resort known for attracting divers to the world-class dive sites of Grenada led by on site Eco Dive and Trek, a PADI 5-Star facility, complete with marine biologist. A spectacularly scenic resort hideaway set amidst a 600-acre 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’ day sailing yacht, and a full-service spa. Scuba St. Lucia, the on site PADI 5-Star resort scuba center offers a full program including shore, boat, night, and wreck diving. We Also Represent Dive Fair Helen Marigot Bay Hotel 12 Michael Lawrence Lily Mak Sandals Halcyon Beach St. Lucia Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort 13 St. Vincent & The Grenadines We Also Represent Buccament Bay Resort The beauty of St. Vincent’s dramatic coastline extends underwater to some of the Caribbean’s best undiscovered diving. Dive St. Vincent Indigo Divers Mariners Hotel Young Island Resort with Dive St. Vincent 14 Tobago Turks & Caicos 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. These islands offer turquoise waters and a kaleidoscope of reef fish, turtles, and Caribbean reef sharks. Here, divers can watch as spotted eagle rays soar over dramatic walls that plunge well beyond recreational dive limits. Visitors can find serenity and isolation on vast unspoiled beaches or take on Provo’s world-class 18-hole golf course and casino. AquaMarine Dive AquaMarine Dive is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center conveniently located at Blue Waters Inn in Speyside. Renowned for its spectacular diving including manta encounters and one of the world’s largest brain corals (over 15’ in diameter), daily guided dives led by friendly, well trained staff aboard covered dive boats depart from a private dock for maximum convenience. Blue Waters Inn with AquaMarine Dive Blue Waters Inn and Aquamarine Dive are located on 46 acres of lush tropical grounds. There are 38 beachfront rooms overlooking the crystal clear blue waters. A full-service restaurant and bar offers guests a menu with fresh seafood and other tempting entrees. AquaMarine Dive, the on site PADI 5-Star Dive Center, offers unique dive adventures with the finest sites only minutes away. We Also Represent Art Pickering’s Provo Turtle Divers Beaches Turks & Caicos Bohio Dive Resort Ocean Club Resort Osprey Beach Hotel Royal West Indies Resort Sibonee Beach Hotel The Sands at Grace Bay Turks & Caicos Explorer II Comfort Suites Turks & Caicos with Dive Provo Providenciales An affordable opportunity to experience what has become one of the most exciting Caribbean destinations. The hotel is set amid lush tropical gardens across from famed Grace Bay, featuring miles of pristine white sandy beaches. There is a designated area for guests on Grace Bay Beach, with shades and chaise lounges just a short walk through the dunes. Manta Lodge with Tobago Dive Experience Dive Provo Providenciales Osprey Beach Hotel with Oasis Divers Grand Turk In Speyside, Tobago, this cozy 22 room resort is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Rain Forest Reserve. Manta Lodge is the ideal place for scuba divers, bird watchers and nature lovers, and anyone hoping to escape from it all and just relax. Guest rooms offer private verandas with breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views. On site Tobago Dive Experience offers effortless drift diving unlike any to be found in the Caribbean. Dive Provo offers a varied dive schedule and a comprehensive choice of dive sites. Providing unrivaled customer service, Dive Provo guests enjoy full-service “valet diving” and need never lift their bag from the day they arrive until they leave. Dive Provo provides a full range of scuba instruction as well as PADI courses and certifications. Experience an island of unspoiled beauty and dive experiences suitable for all levels of divers from beginner to advanced. The friendly, experienced staff caters to divers’ requests, and provides dives that are exciting, uncrowded, fun, and safe. Close to a handful of charming hotels and inns, Oasis Divers provides the captivating hospitality you expect on a small island. Island Exposure Michelle Westmorland Bill Harrigan Discover Young Island Resort, an impossibly romantic private island resort offering 29 luxury cottages, some with private plunge pools. Surrounded by clear waters, located just 200 yards offshore of St. Vincent, the island is a national wildlife reserve. The resort features excellent dining, tennis, and of course diving. Diving provided by Dive St. Vincent. 15 U.S. Virgin Islands The USVI combine modern conveniences with simple pleasures to create perfect island getaways. St. Thomas is encircled by beautiful coral reefs overrun with tube and vase sponges, lobster, and nurse sharks, with plenty of sites for snorkelers and beginning divers. St. Croix features a shallow, healthy reef and deeper wall diving for more experienced divers, and night dives from Fredericksted Pier. St. John provides access to sites such as the famous Wreck of the Rhone. Admiralty Dive Center St. Thomas This PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Center is dedicated to providing divers with hassle free scuba diving in quality dive locations. St. Thomas has many amazing dive sites to explore and encounter moray eels, turtles, rays, and many other favorite kinds of marine life. Their specialty is taking divers to exclusive sites for unique dive experiences. Cane Bay Cottages with Cane Bay Dive Shop St. Croix Dive, snorkel or just relax on the beach. Cane Bay Cottages feature one bedroom, one bath fully-equipped cottages on the Cane Bay Dive Shop property. Dive the Cane Bay Wall, on your schedule, with boat and shore dives daily right outside your doorstep. This is the perfect dive vacation offering everything a serious diver could want. Bolongo Bay Beach Resort with St. Thomas Diving Club St. Thomas This resort has been home to the St. Thomas Diving Club, pioneers in the USVI diving business for over 30 years. Located on the southeast side of St. Thomas, it is just a short boat ride to many beautiful dive sites. An all-inclusive plan, nightly entertainment, two restaurants, and rooms lined along the beach provides a true Caribbean experience for all ages. Cane Bay Dive Shop St. Croix Established in 1990, customer service has been the top priority of this dive operation. Offering shore and boat dives along world famous Cane Bay wall, just steps away from Cane Bay Cottages. The relaxed north shore is the perfect spot from which one of St. Croix’s top dive centers provides unique diving experiences. Cane Bay is for the diver that likes to be in the water more than on land. Gallows Point Resort with Low Key Water Sports St. John This island resort is close to town, yet you will feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nearly two-thirds of the island is part of the protected U.S. National Parks system. Enjoy turquoise seas, sparkling bays, tropical forests, and endless white-powder sand beaches. Diving with Low Key Watersports. Chenay Bay Beach Resort St. Croix Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort St. Croix Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean, Chenay Bay Beach Resort is only three miles from Christiansted. Private accommodations are provided in West Indian-style cottages, all with porches. Amenities include an infinity pool, hot tub, tennis courts, watersports, direct beach access, and a children’s playground. Diving provided by St. Croix Ultimate Blue Water Adventures. This sophisticated retreat is nestled on a secluded stretch of white sand beach in St. Croix. Guests enjoy a wide range of activities including a water sports center, freshwater pools, and worldclass casino. Rooms are spacious oceanfront suites with king beds, and 20 hillside villas offer full kitchens and one or two bedrooms. We Also Represent In St Thomas: Windward Passage Hotel Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa Aqua Action Dive Center St Thomas Diving Club In St John: The Westin St. John Cruz Bay Watersports In St Croix: Island Exposure Hotel Caravelle 16 The Buccaneer Anchor Dive Center St. Croix Low Key Watersports St. John Low Key Watersports prides itself in trying to make your dive vacation, a vacation to remember. The staff cares about your individual experience as well as maintaining a delicate balance of the oceans and sea life. Many different types of reefs are available to explore including hard corals, soft coral beds, fringing reefs, ledge systems, pinnacles, drift dives, and wrecks. Secret Harbour Beach Resort with Aqua Action Dive Center St. Thomas Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort & Spa with Cane Bay Dive Shop St. Croix St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures St. Croix This resort offers accommodations in studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom suites each featuring a full kitchen, private bath, and large patio or balcony overlooking the peaceful palm tree lined beach where you can enjoy an amazing sunset. Located on a cove, the calm waters surrounding the resort are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. Diving with Aqua Action Dive Center. The newly branded Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort is situated on 28 acres along beautiful Davis Bay. Inspired by early settlements on St. Croix, each room offers large, comfortable space featuring a king size bed, living room with sleeper sofa, and screened-in porch. Cane Bay Dive Shop is located close by offering expert diving services for a safe and fulfilling dive experience. This dive operator dives all of the 72 secured dive sites on the island and most of them are only 20 minutes from their dock. St. Croix is surrounded by a barrier reef and most of the diving takes place along the north and west shores. Enjoy unspoiled reef diving, an amazing wall that runs along the entire north shore, five shipwrecks and the not-tobe-missed Frederiksted pier. 17 Belize The islands of Roatan and Guanaja boast dramatic walls that host spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, enormous barrel and vase sponges, blue tang, and several species of grouper. Popular surface interval activities include waterfall hikes, offshore fishing, and a dolphin interaction program. Belize is home to three coral atolls, the famous Blue Hole and the world’s second largest barrier reef system. The diverse marine life ranges from groupers to grunts and parrot fish to nurse sharks. While reef, wall, and shore diving are popular, topside adventure seekers will find plenty to keep them busy. Anthony’s Key Resort Roatan Coral Bay Dive Resort Guanaja One of the most popular properties in the Caribbean, this all-inclusive dive resort is located on Earth’s second largest barrier reef. Three meals a day, three daily dives, night dives, dolphin encounters, kayaking, horseback riding, and much more. PADI continuing education programs and more than 30 dive sites within 35 minutes of the resort. Cabanas offer beautiful panoramic ocean views and each unit has private bath with showers and outside decks. Fresh sea breezes and shade provide natural air-conditioning and a cascading waterfall provides crystal clear drinking water. Coral Bay offers a full range of dive experiences for divers of any level as well as courses from beginner to advanced. Carlos Villoch Bay Islands We Also Represent We Also Represent In Roatan In Ambergris Caye Barefoot Divers Banana Beach Resort Barefoot Cay Protech Belize Dive Center Dockside Dive Center Steve and Becky’s Cute Little Hotel Coco View Resort In Utila Laguna Beach Resort U Dive Utila Lodge Utopia Village In Turneffe Atoll Fantasy Island Dive Resort Roatan Blackbird Caye Resort This 21-acre natural private island features two brilliant white sand beaches, two restaurants and bars, wild monkeys, windsurf and kayak schools, and Roatan’s only Aquapark. The PADI 5-Star Dive Resort features a fleet of eight custom 46’ dive boats, an underwater photo center, all PADI dive courses, and a friendly and professional dive staff. Turneffe Flats In Dangriga Hamanasi Dive & Adventure Resort In Placencia The Inn at Roberts Grove Ramons Village Ambergris Caye This PADI 5-Star Dive Resort facility features Belize’s largest dive center. Offering accommodations in true tropical style with 61 cabanas with beachfront, seaside, or garden views, this resort provides a secluded hideaway for those looking for an escape from everyday life. All cabanas are air-conditioned, and multiroom suites are also available. Belizean Shores Resort with Tuff E Nuff Ambergris Caye Coco Beach Resort with Tuff E Nuff Ambergris Caye Located on the beach four miles north of town, yet only a short boat ride away from the shops and restaurants in the quaint village of San Pedro. Known for its fantastic views, it is also home to the island’s premiere resort pool featuring submerged lounges, hot tub, and swim up pool bar. On site PADI Dive Operator Tuff E Nuff offers diving, snorkeling, fishing, and more. This property is comprised of 25 luxurious one and two bedroom suites and five one bedroom casitas. The beachfront resort boasts one of the most incredible free form pools on the island. Coco Beach offers luxurious accommodations in a quaint environment and breathtaking Caribbean views. PADI Tuff E Nuff provides diving and tour operator services. SunBreeze Hotel with Belize Dive Connection Ambergris Caye SunBreeze Suites with Belize Dive Connection Ambergris Caye SunBreeze Hotel, located just south of town, is a quick walk to everything you’ll need, yet it’s far enough removed to be relaxing and located right on the ocean. Its 43 guest rooms are spacious and air-conditioned. Belize Dive Connection has been serving divers for 15 years and offers a full range of PADI courses and daily excursions from the hotel’s private dock. SunBreeze Suites, where the 20 oceanfront accommodations are not only directly on the beach but also in the core of town. Every suite has a full kitchen, living room with pull-out sofa, dining area, private bathroom, and private oceanfront balcony. When it’s time to explore the nearby underwater treasures, walk over to Belize Dive Connection, a PADI operator that runs daily dive trips. 18 Mayan Princess Beach Resort with Mayan Divers Roatan Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort with Subway Watersports Roatan Stay in luxury condos with fully equipped kitchens, just steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Mayan Divers, a 5-Star PADI Dive Center is owned by divers to serve divers above and beyond expectation. Choose from three shipwrecks, over 20 different 100’+ wall and sandy reef sites, all home to a healthy population of reef fish, turtles, and rays. Enjoy the personalized service that only a small dive resort can offer. Relax on white sand beaches or outdoor patios. On site dive center is operated by Subway Watersports, an elite PADI 5-Star Dive Resort. Experience spectacular diving with canyons, walls, wrecks, and an amazing variety of corals and reef fish only a short boat ride away. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Costa Rica’s challenging adventures—ranging from whitewater rafting to horseback riding to extraordinary hikes through secluded rainforests. Sea life is also abundant as divers will delight in encounters with bull sharks, hammerheads, manta rays, and turtles. We Also Represent In Guanacaste: Ocotal Dive Center • Ocotal Beach Resort Occidental Grand Papagayo Rich Coast Diving Ethan Gordon Island Exposure Costa Rica In Playa Hermosa: Villa Sol Hotel & Beach Resort In Flamingo: Flamingo Marina Resort Aqua Center Diving Flamingo Located closest to the Catalina Islands, this operation is perfectly positioned to offer divers some of the best underwater experiences, including amazing encounters with mantas and stingrays. Easy access to exceptional dive sites is available for all levels of experience. Dive around pinnacles with a spectacular variety of marine life from nudibranchs to sharks, including angelfish, jacks, octopus, eels, and turtles. 19 Aura Cozumel Wyndham Grand Bay with Pro Dive Mexico Casa del Mar Cozumel with Del Mar Aquatics Cozumel Palace with Dive Paradise or Aqua Safaris Blended with the natural charm of Mexican hospitality, this property features 87 guest rooms and suites, each decorated with a unique style. Designed to create a quiet and unique atmosphere, its design combines wood, stone, marble, and tapestry to create a warm and inviting blend of light, space, comfort, and functionality. The friendly, dedicated staff await your arrival. This charming hideaway faces the Caribbean Sea, just across the main street with 98 comfortable rooms and eight deluxe cabanas. Surrounded by exotic gardens, the restaurant, bars, and pool area invite you to relax and be enchanted by the unique Cozumel sunset. A PADI 5-Star Dive Center is located on site. 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 Jr. suites feature a hot tub for two, seating area, private balcony (most with a hammock), and a fantastic ocean view. Pamper yourself with soothing massages in spa treatment rooms or soak up the sun at two swimming pools with a swim-up bar. Dive Paradise El Cid La Ceiba with Dive House Fiesta Americana All-Inclusive Resort with Dive House Hotel Cozumel and Resort with Dive Paradise Completely renovated, this resort features totally rebuilt suites in a minimalist world-class style. New oceanfront restaurant and bar, massage cabins, beautiful tide pool with cascading waterfalls, fully-stocked bar within reach of the hot tub, new on site dive operation and private dock, and a new philosophy focused on personal service. Divers find casual comfort at this newly all-inclusive resort just 10 minutes south of San Miguel and a short boat ride from the main diving reefs. Featuring 224 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with balconies, guests enjoy two pools, restaurants, bars, tennis, activity center, and kid’s club. On site Dive House offers daily dive excursions to Cozumel’s famous reefs plus dive courses and gear rental. This gorgeous resort is one mile away from the newly renovated center square with shopping, local restaurants and bars, and just minutes from the colorful and abundant coral reefs that have made Cozumel one of the world’s top snorkeling and diving destinations. The largest swimming pool in town with meal plans available: All Inclusive and European Plan. Pro Dive Mexico Cozumel Scuba Club Cozumel This PADI 5-Star IDC Center provides scuba trips and training from the beginner to professional level. Comfortable boats and small dive groups cater to the individual diver who expects personalized attention. Dive excursions are planned around the skill and wishes of the guests. Pro Dive offers daily dive and snorkel trips to all Cozumel reefs, mainland cenotes diving, and whale shark safaris. Walking distance from downtown, this oceanfront dive resort features 60 rooms, each with 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. Plus there’s an on site PADI 5-Star Dive Center‚ with a fleet of seven custom boats. Wyndham Cozumel Resort and Spa with Sand Dollar Sports Dive Paradise has been providing safe, reliable, and fun-filled scuba diving in Cozumel for over 26 years. 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 one of Cozumel’s largest and finest independent dive operators. Dive House A full-service PADI 5-Star Dive Center in operation since 1994, this spacious, modern facility offers dive tours and instruction arranged in accordance with divers’ experience level. Shore diving and snorkeling are available right in front of the store. Dive from a fleet of five boats with a 6-to-1 diver to Divemaster ratio. Located at the Fiesta Americana and providing free transfers from other resorts. Cozumel The island of Cozumel is famous for its spectacular drift diving that features dramatic walls and abundant coral reefs inhabited by eels, turtles, toadfish, rays, and sharks. Dive groups return year after year for new adventures along with consistently spectacular diving. Occidental Grand Cozumel with Pro Dive Mexico We Also Represent Allegro Cozumel • Aqua Safari • Casa Mexicana Cozumel Condumel Sunset Beach Condos • Dive Palancar Ty Sawyer Hotel Barracuda • Presidente Intercontinental 20 Safari Inn • Scuba Du Enjoy all-inclusive luxury at this haciendastyle resort offering a range of room categories, gourmet dining, evening entertainment, and room service. Upgrade to The Royal Club, with personal concierge service, hydro-massage bathtubs, private whirlpool, and other exclusive amenities. Dive packages include daily trips to the underwater caves of the world’s second largest reef system. Decorated in Mexican Caribbean style with fully-equipped rooms with pool or garden views, this resort features a private pier only minutes to several world-class reefs, making it an ideal location for divers. On site Sand Dollar Sports is one of the largest full-service dive centers in Cozumel. 21 Baja The diving off of the Baja peninsula in Mexico is as varied as its dive destinations. Cabo San Lucas offers active nightlife and a sea lion colony. Pristine La Paz and Loreto on the Sea of Cortez offer beautiful beaches and diving with schooling hammerheads. Well off Baja’s Pacific coast lies the “mega” dive area of the Socorro Islands, where diving with mantas, whale sharks, and whales is the draw. Also off the Pacific coast lies Isla Guadalupe where divers can encounter, from the safety of cages, the ultimate predator—the great white shark. Dolphin Dive Center Loreto Solmar V Liveaboard The Cortez Club La Paz Loreto’s first and only PADI Dive Resort is centrally located, only a half-block from the marina and minutes from the best hotels, restaurants, and local artisan shops. Amenities include a secure and locked drying room for scuba gear, as well as rinse stations for gear and camera equipment. A full array of dive excursions is available, including a “humbolt squid dive” for something completely different. This luxury liveaboard provides optimal diving year-round visiting the fabled Socorro Islands, Sea of Cortez, and Guadalupe Island where divers experience some of the best big animal diving on earth while being pampered by a friendly and professional staff. Dive with mantas, sharks, dolphins, whalesharks, humpback whales at Socorro, or witness the apex predator of the sea, the great white shark. The Cortez Club is La Paz’s premier dive resort and a PADI 5-Star Dive Center. Established in 1993 it offers quality and professionalism to all its clients. Diving is offered daily to over 20 world-class dive sites. Nitrox, and a wide range of PADI dive courses are offered and you will see marine life such as sharks, sea lions, giant pacific manta rays, and marlin. We Also Represent In La Paz: Club Cantamar • La Concha Beach Club In Cabo San Lucas: Amigos Del Mar • Best Western Quinta Del Sol • Hotel Solmar • Playa Grande Resort Carlos Villoch In San Carlos: Gary’s Dive Shop • Marinaterra Hotel & Resort Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen, also known as Playacar, is the largest city in the Riviera Maya and boasts some of the Mexican Caribbean’s best beaches. Just a bit further south, Puerto Aventuras features wonderful reefs and caverns and is just 30 minutes north of the ruins at Tulum. Cancun is a developed resort area with abundant amenities and features gently sloping reefs with schools of snappers and occasional sharks. Dive Aventuras Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico Riviera Maya Riviera Maya Experience the lush Caribbean reefs and amazing cavern and cave diving of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula—the location is perfect for the diver and nondiver alike with white sand beaches at your doorstep, Mayan archeological sites, and eco-tours just minutes away. This PADI 5-Star IDC Center provides scuba trips and training from the beginner to professional level. Comfortable boats and small dive groups cater to the individual diver who expects personalized attention. Dive excursions are planned around the skill and wishes of the guests. Pro Dive offers daily dive and snorkel trips to all Riviera Maya reefs, mainland cenotes diving, and whale shark safaris. We Also Represent In Playa del Carmen: Paraiso Azul Casa de Gopala • Yucatek Divers In Puerto Aventuras: Catalonia Riviera Maya Dreams Puerto Aventuras • Omni Beach Resort Michael Lawrence In Xpu Ha: Xpu-Ha Palace Resort 22 In Tulum: Dreams Tulum In Playacar: Reef Playacar 23 Galapagos Hawaii Australia’s diverse marine life boasts hundreds of fish species and larger marine animals such as manta rays, minke whales, and giant cod. The Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea create a perfect environment for divers seeking shark, wreck, drift, and wall diving. To protect hundreds of unique species, Ecuador declared these islands a national marine park and preserve in 1959. Today, these creatures— from giant tortoises to flightless birds—flourish both above and below the surface. Marine life includes schooling hammerheads, giant groupers, sea lions, and whale sharks. In addition to the world-class whale watching on Maui, the island of Lanai and the Molokini Crater offer exciting diving within easy reach. Kona’s manta dives are not to be missed, while Oahu offers exciting wreck dives. The most popular dives of Kauai are located right offshore, but in the summer months many divers venture to Ni’ihau—the Forbidden Island—for some of Hawaii’s most pristine and dramatic diving. Jack’s Diving Locker Hawaii Jack’s Diving Locker, located on the Kona Coast of the Island of Hawaii, offers daily dive charters, advanced dive charters, the world famous “Manta Ray Night Dive and Snorkel” and the new, alluring ‘Pelagic Magic’ black water night dive. Jack’s Diving Locker also offers dolphin and whale watching and snorkeling cruises as well as private snorkel and dive charters. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa with Waikiki Diving Center Oahu Restored to its original turn-of-thecentury splendor, the “First Lady of Waikiki” is a legendary landmark and the picture of luxury and relaxation. Amenities include fitness center, kid’s program, and a wide array of activities to enjoy between dives. Diving provided by Ocean Concepts or Waikiki Diving Center. Mike Ball Spoilsport Australia We Also Represent We Also Represent In Cairns Liveaboards We Also Represent Cairns Colonial Club Humboldt Explorer On the Big Island Pacific International Kona Village Resort Royal Kona Resort Coral Tree Inn with Tusa Dive Cairns Buddy Dive Liveaboard 24 Royal Lahaina Resort Galapagos Sky Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges Galapagos Sky, a first-class 16 passenger motor yacht, departs every Sunday from San Cristobal on comprehensive 7-night cruises. Passengers travel to the outer most islands in the archipelago including the opportunity to dive in the northern islands of Wolf and Darwin. The elegant M/V Galapagos Sky is fully air-conditioned and features spacious lounge areas and fine dining including international and Ecuadorian cuisine. Three lodges with PADI Dive Centers offer land-based scuba diving and multi-sport adventure packages giving guests more options and flexibility than a liveaboard,. The secluded Aventura Lodge on Santa Cruz is surrounded by red mangroves facing the sea. The newly renovated Isabela Lodge on Isabela Island sits on a white sand beach. Floreana Lodge on the island of Floreana offers oceanfront casitas. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa with Jack’s Diving Locker Hawaii Westin Maui Resort & Spa with Hawaiian Rafting Adventures Maui Join this award-winning spacious and stable liveaboard for three, four, or seven night itineraries including Cod Hole and the Coral Sea and visiting sites offering the best biodiversity as well as encounters with diver-size cod and sharks among plummeting walls in gin clear water. Fly/ Dive itineraries include a 150 mile scenic reef flight providing stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef harbors an ecosystem rich in marine diversity and exquisite natural beauty. Choose from three, four, or seven night expeditions to a range of diverse dive sites from picturesque coral gardens to 3,000’ walls offering encounters with giant potato cod, sharks, and clouds of tropical fish. Australia’s most comfortably appointed liveaboard dive vessel, with all the amenities of a hotel. 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. 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. Hawaiian Rafting Adventures Located alongside Poipu Beach with a variety of activities to fill the non-diving hours including four restaurants, a spa and fitness center, tennis, watersports, shopping, a kid’s program, and even a torch lighting ceremony at sunset. Diving with nearby Seasport Divers. Ty Sawyer Spirit of Freedom Liveaboard Sheraton Kauai Resort with Seasport Divers Kauai Beginning in September 2011, the Wolf Buddy and Darwin Buddy will become the newest and most spacious liveaboard vessels in Galapagos. The two 120’ vessels with four decks are equipped with cutting edge diving facilities like a dive deck in two sections, one of which can be enclosed and heated on cooler days. Comfortably furnished staterooms will be ultimately inviting after a day of diving. Right in the heart of the city, this boutique-style hotel is just a short walk to restaurants, shops, and theaters. All rooms are air-conditioned with TV, tea/ coffee service, mini-fridge, and balcony. One bedroom suites have kitchenettes, plunge baths, and balconies. Diving is provided by Tusa Dive, one of Cairns premier dive operators. Mike Ball Spoilsport Liveaboard On Maui 25 Fiji Fiji’s soft corals and abundant marine life make the diving here visually spectacular. Framed by huge sea fans and enormous coral heads, this underwater realm is inhabited by white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and clownfish—frequently found nestled in colorful soft anemones. We Also Represent Beqa Lagoon Resort Beqa Island Garden Island Resort Taveuni Island Dive into the exciting depths of Beqa’s lagoon with pristine reefs and famous shark encounters. Feel the warmth lounging poolside or unwind with a massage at the LALI Spa. Beachfront villas include a private sundeck with cool plunge pool. Indulge in gourmet dining, experience sacred ceremonies including the ancient art of firewalking and kava rituals, and bask in the hospitality of the Beqa islanders. Newly renovated Garden Island Resort is now 4-star. Still the same fun, friendly, and relaxing haven on the doorstep of worldclass diving and eco-adventures, the resort now boasts new luxury oceanfront rooms, a new restaurant/bar, a day spa, and a new custom built dive boat at its on site PADI Dive Center. Explore Rainbow Reef, home of amazing displays of soft coral. Koro Sun Resort with Koro Sun Divers Savusavu, Vanua Levu Matava Eco Resort with Mad Fish Dive Center Kadavu Island This resort offers a truly native experience, dedicated to adventure, rejuvenation, and romance. The 28 enchanting bures and five Edgewater Villas are private, exclusive, and fully airconditioned, offering all-encompassing views of the ocean and reefs beyond. Gourmet meals are prepared by a meticulous staff. Koro Sun Dive is located on site. Matava’s dedicated team of dive professionals look forward to guiding you through some of the best dive sites in the world. As the only dive resort located directly on the world famous Great Astrolabe Reef you will be zipped to the coral reefs of the 4th largest barrier reef in the world in minutes. Combined with simple access to The Manta Dive, Fiji’s only year round manta dive site. Jean Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort with L’Aventure Dive Shop Savusavu, Vanua Levu The award-winning Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort features oceanfront bures, casual luxury, acclaimed dining and service, spa treatments, world-class diving, snorkeling, and more. L’Aventure Dive Shop has access to some of the World’s most enviable dive sites including Shark Alley and the more seductive Big Blue. Nai’a Liveaboard Namale Resort Savusavu, Vanua Levu For seventeen years Nai’a has been the flagship liveaboard in the South Pacific. The professional crew is famous as one of the friendliest and most competent in the business, and the diving has attracted most of the world’s leading underwater photographers and film makers. The Nai’a carries up to 18 passengers in 9 staterooms, catered to by 13 crew members. Namale is a luxury resort situated on 525 acres of rambling hills, valleys, and waterfalls for the exclusive use of its pampered guests in only 19 bures and villas. Namale is an award winning property including many amenities such as an amazing spa and a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort. From the land to the sea, Namale offers the ultimate Fijian experience. In Beqa / Pacific Harbour Aqua-Trek Beqa Club Oceanus Lalati Resort Pearl South Pacific In Kadavu Dive Kadavu Matana Resort In the Mamanuca Islands Castaway Island In Nadi First Landing Resort Carlos Villoch In Vatulele 26 Vatulele Resort Qamea Resort & Spa Taveuni Island Waidroka Bay Resort Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu A PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, this boutique property caters to a maximum of 34 adults. Nestled among a private white sand beach over a kilometer in length, and is known as the most spectacular in Fiji’s northern island group. The scuba diving is world-renowned and the award winning Jungle Spa is the only Guinot Institut Paris spa in the South Pacific. The diving is spectacular, with miles of unexplored coral reef, private dive spots, astonishing biodiversity, and the world famous Beqa Lagoon, including the famous Fiji shark dives. A fleet of boats is fully-equipped to take you on your dive adventure. Waidroka Bay Resort offers a truly unique and personal approach to a dive vacation. Wananavu Beach Resort with Ra Divers Rakiraki, Viti Levu “Wananavu” means “perfect” in Fijian and this resort aspires to be just that. Legendary dive sites crammed with sensational soft corals, critters, and swarms of tropical fish are the big attraction for divers. Combine aweinspiring diving in the legendary Bligh Waters and Sailstone Reef with a 4-star rated resort and you have something that is, well, “wananavu”. 27 Micronesia The islands of Micronesia are varied and offer many opportunities for island hopping. Known for invigorating drift dives and captivating soft corals, Palau hosts more than 1,500 species of fish ranging from cuttlefish to napoleon wrasse. High current drift dives and amazing swim-throughs make the diving here as dramatic as it gets. Yap’s most famous residents are awe-inspiring manta rays, but the area also boasts lionfish, eagle rays, and whitetip reef sharks. Truk Lagoon is an underwater museum of mostly upright and nearly intact World War II shipwrecks including loaded cargo freighters, aircraft, and battleships. The island offers a wealth of cultural tradition and historical sites. We Also Represent In Guam Fiesta Guam Resort Royal Orchid Resort Cliffside Hotel with Neco Marine Palau Fish ‘n Fins Palau Neco Marine 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. Each of the large rooms is air-conditioned and features an ocean view. There are two bars and restaurants on the property with spectacular ocean views, and a large swimming pool with a hot tub and sun deck. Established in 1972, Palau’s pioneer dive shop boasts uncrowded boats with some of Palau’s most knowledgeable dive guides. Discover pristine reefs, World War II wrecks, underwater caves, sport fishing, and trips to Jellyfish Lake. Popular annual events include Shark Week and Wrexpedition for afficionados of shark diving and historic wreck enthusiasts respectively. For the exotic dive traveler who requires luxury diving and great service. In operation since 1985, Neco Marine is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center. The stateof-the-art facility offers a wide variety of services including topside excursions from snorkeling and kayaking through the Rock Islands to cultural land tours. Ocean Hunter III Palau Liveaboard Palau Pacific Resort with Sam’s Tours Palau Sam’s Tours Palau The latest and most luxurious addition to the Ocean Hunter Fleet with three standard cabins, three deluxe cabins, and two master staterooms, all with private bath. As with all vessels in the fleet, she was designed by divers, for divers. Ocean Hunter III offers the very latest of high quality liveaboard experiences. Gourmet cuisine is also a trademark of these premium liveaboards. Awarded Best Diving Resort by Travel Awards for 10-consecutive years, it’s the only luxury resort in Palau featuring 160 deluxe rooms and world-class amenities. Lush landscaping including a fishpond with exotic marine life provides a tropical setting for relaxation and exploration. Excellent snorkeling can be found right off the resort’s pristine white sand beach. This PADI 5-Star IDC operation offers dive services in conjunction with all of Palau’s preferred hotel properties. Excellent customer care, personalized attention, and profession service has made this operation a popular choice for divers for many years. The full-service dive center includes a full service photo facility, technical diving support, and complimentary Nitrox. Truk Blue Lagoon Resort with Blue Lagoon Dive Shop Truk Truk Odyssey Truk Manta Ray Bay Resort with Yap Divers Yap Guam Tropical Dive Station In Kosrae Kosrae Village In Palau Landmark Marina Resort Palau Royal Resort Palau Sea Passion Hotel The Carolines Resort In Saipan Global Ocean Divers In Truk Truk Stop Truk Lagoon Dive Center Carlos Villoch In Yap 28 O’Keefes Waterfront Inn This 14 acre oasis with breathtaking views of Truk Lagoon features 54 rooms that are comfortably furnished with a private balcony. The Blue Lagoon Dive Shop is a full-service PADI Dive Resort located on the property. A fleet of fast dive boats offers easy access with knowledgeable dive guide and personalized service. Dive with Odyssey Adventures to see the Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon. The 132’ Odyssey has nine ensuite staterooms. Diving is directly from Odyssey and the dive deck includes a large, dry, multi-tiered camera table, personal gear locker for each diver, large rinse tanks for photo and dive gear, and a freshwater shower. Nitrox is free on board the Odyssey. With 35 luxury hotel rooms, a full-service dive shop, fleet of eight custom built boats, digital photo center, complete spa facility, microbrewery, and a luxury infinity swimming pool right on the property, Manta Ray Bay Resort is an easy choice for a great vacation. Experience reefs, walls, manta rays, sharks, Mandarin fish, drift dives, Nitrox, and more. 29 Tahiti and Her Islands Also known as French Polynesia, Tahiti and Her Islands feature an underwater world filled with vibrant coral reefs that teem with tropical reef fish, turtles, napoleon wrasse, manta rays, and a variety of sharks. With shallow blue lagoons, dramatic walls, and expansive reefs, the crystal clear water surrounding these islands offers unforgettable diving for all experience levels. Blue Nui Dive Centers Bora Bora • Taha’a • Manihi • Tikehau Located on site at each of the renowned Pearl Resorts in the above locations, these PADI Dive Resorts have a reputation for providing high quality and professional dive services with a personal touch which will surpass expectations as they share their passion for the beauty of the underwater world of French Polynesia. Hilton Hotels and Resorts Tahiti with TOPDIVE-Bathys Dive Center Moorea • Bora Bora InterContinental Resorts with TOPDIVE-Bathys Dive Center Tahiti • Moorea • Bora Bora With locations on two islands (and two on Bora Bora) these luxury resorts offer amenities including spas, restaurants, watersports including the amazing Thalasso Deep Ocean Spa from their flagship property in Bora Bora. Dive services provided by PADI 5-Star TOPDIVE-Bathy’s Dive Centers in all three locations. The InterContinental Resorts are located on Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora (two locations) with dive services offered by on site TOPDIVE-Bathys Diving Centers. Luxurious amenities including spas, restaurants, watersports, and more are available from all locations including the amazing Thalasso Deep Ocean Spa from their flagship property in Bora Bora. We Also Represent Sofitel Resorts Tahiti Hilton Hotels and Resorts Tahiti Maitai Polynesia Resort with TOPDIVE-Bathys Dive Center Bora Bora Ideally located near spectacular Matira Point, the hotel offers a range of services and a variety of accommodation from overwater bungalows to air-conditioned rooms—some with a fantastic view over the lagoon and the ocean—for all budgets. Starting in 2011, rates will include meals and limited beverages (including alcohol with dinner). Dive services are offered by TOPDIVE-Bathys. Ty Sawyer Pearl Resorts & Spas with Blue Nui Dive Centers Moorea • Taha’a • Bora Bora Manihi • Tikehau 30 A profound respect of the Polynesian culture is predominant and evident in the design of the Pearl Resorts. They are located in five of Tahiti’s top dive regions and offer on site dive operations for convenient access to the best dive sites. A variety of other activities are also available to choose from as well as stunning pools, snorkeling beaches, and world-class spas. InterContinental Resorts Tahiti Eleuthera Plongee Tahiti Bora Diving Center Legends Moorea Resort Maitai Rangiroa Lagoon Resort with TOPDIVE-Bathys Dive Center Rangiroa Situated amid coconut palms and featuring 38 Polynesian-style rooms and bungalows set among exotic gardens with some overlooking the beautiful lagoon. Starting in 2011, rates will include meals and limited beverages (including alcohol with dinner). Dive services are offered by The Six Passengers or TOPDIVE-Bathys with free pick-up and transfer to the nearby dive center. TOPDIVE Bathys Dive Centers Tahiti • Moorea • Bora Bora Rangiroa • Fakarava White Sand Beach Resort with TOPDIVE-Bathys Dive Center Fakarava TOPDIVE offers full-service PADI 5-Star dive centers throughout Tahiti and her islands. All locations provide easy access to Tahiti’s best dive sites. Boats are designed and built with both comfort and safety in mind and to suit each location’s specific needs. High quality equipment is included. Nitrox is available in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Rangiroa. Fakarava’s only resort offers an exclusive Tuamotu experience with spectacular pass diving in Garuae Pass. Spacious Tahitian-style bungalows offer luxury and privacy on grounds along a spectacular palm fringed beach on a turquoise lagoon. The restaurant serves a creative blend of French and tropical cuisine. Diving is provided by on site TOPDIVEBathys Dive Center. 31 Indonesia Volcanoes, rain forests, rice paddies, and friendly island culture are found on the lush islands of Indonesia. Indonesia’s reefs and dramatic walls are laden with corals and home to one of the highest diversities of marine life on Earth—including some of the rarest. We Also Represent In North Sulawesi: Tasik Divers Carlos Villoch Tasik Ria Resort 32 Arenui Liveaboard Indo Siren Liveaboard Kima Bajo Resort with Eco Divers North Sulawesi This classic Indonesian sailing vessel explores the majestic underwater world of the Indonesian archipelago. Arenui, the Boutique Liveaboard, provides the convenience of a fully-equipped dive vessel together with all the richness, artistic touches, and comforts of a top-notch luxury boutique hotel. Guests experience both the highest quality offerings in terms of diving and leisure activities as well as exquisite accommodations and facilities. Starting service in the Spring of 2011, this handcrafted ironwood and teak liveaboard will host a maximum of 16 passengers in eight spacious airconditioned, ensuite cabins each with its own computer. Purpose built for divers, it will feature special facilities for photographers, expansive deck and outdoor dining area, spacious saloon with bar and 42” flat screen TV, delicious cuisine, massage and laundry service, and a boutique. Located just a short distance from the world-renowned dive sites of the Bunaken National Marine Park, this resort is appealing for divers and nondivers alike with amenities including a bar, restaurant, spa, private beach, and land excursions. Luxurious accommodations include villas with sunken outdoor tubs and showers, spacious longhouse suites, and an exclusive two villa suite with its own private swimming pool. Kungkungan Bay Resort North Sulawesi Lembeh Cottages with Eco Divers North Sulawesi Mandarin Siren Liveaboard 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. Enjoy great service with a great price. This is the first time such an accommodation concept has been offered in Lembeh—the experience is based on the European ski chalet. The number of guests is small, a personal chef is provided, along with great service and atmosphere, all for an amazing price. Guests dive from two speedboats, each accommodating a maximum of only eight divers in comfort with two experienced guides. Part of the popular Siren liveaboard fleet, the Mandarin hosts eight guests aboard each trip. The dining area is at the rear of the yacht and provides a spacious and comfortable dining experience. The saloon is a relaxed area to chill between and after dives and also to enjoy a movie on the large screen or sample a cocktail from the bar. The dive deck follows the design of her larger sisters offering you ample space to set up your dive equipment. Pelagian Liveaboard Siladen Island Resort North Sulawesi Wakatobi Banda Sea This renowned 115’ luxury yacht offers unsurpassed service, comforts, and amenities while cruising the world’s most pristine reefs and exotic muck diving sites. Amenities include camera facilities, comfortable lounge areas, and spacious cabins. Exceptional service is provided by an experienced and highly skilled crew. Pelagian offers effortless combinations with Wakatobi Dive Resort, starting with as little as 5+5 night stays. This exclusive, boutique resort offers guests an unforgettable experience. With an emphasis on the protection of the marine environment, Siladen features 16 elegantly furnished villas, a full-service PADI diving center, special camera area for photographers, gourmet restaurant, traditional spa, lounge bar, large swimming pool, and a long stretch of white sand beach on an island within Bunaken Marine Park with over 40 sites just minutes away. Enjoy the freedom of seven dives a day with unlimited shore diving on a spectacular house reef. Indulge in a massage, relax on the beach, and savor fantastic meals. Air-conditioned bungalows are set in tropical gardens or beachside with fans, minibar, and internet. Suites with a private chef/butler are also available. Created as an environmentally sustainable resort in collaboration with local residents, Wakatobi benefits both divers and local villagers. 33 Malaysia Mabul, a wonderland of rare and exotic marine creatures such as blue ring octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and mandarin fish, is also close to the world renowned dive sites of Sipadan. Sipadan Water Village Mabul Marvel at the underwater treasures of Sipadan and Mabul. This dive resort offers 30 fully air-conditioned chalets with deluxe rooms, swimming pool, free broadband access, and a relaxing beachside massage station overlooking the Celebes Sea to pamper divers. Built entirely over the water and surrounded by coral, white sand, and spectacular marine beauty, each room is an individual bungalow with a private balcony. Divers have easy access to world-class shore diving on Mabul, in addition to three boat dives daily at Mabul and neighboring Kapalai and Sipadan Islands. Four Seasons Explorer Liveaboard Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Resort & Spa North Male Atoll This triple decker catamaran takes you island-hopping in supreme style. Carrying only 22 passengers, this private cruise experience goes beyond that of the standard liveaboard. With abundant onboard activities and a choice of three, four, or seven night cruises, the Four Seasons Explorer offers a treasured vacation for divers and non-divers. Combine with a stay at one of the two Four Seasons resorts for the best of both worlds. White sand beaches beckon you to the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, located in North Male Atoll, where the local craftsmanship of the bungalows reflects the history of the Maldives. The cerulean blue waters entice you into the deep to explore the coral atolls that surround Kuda Huraa. A PADI Dive Center is located on site. Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru Baa Atoll S/Y Maldives Siren Liveaboard M/V Manthiri Liveaboard Discover paradise where natural splendor meets uncompromised luxury. This exclusive resort, located on Baa Atoll, features 102 beach and water villas, with private pools and private verandas all contained within Maldivian-style turquoise gates. Living quarters are revitalized by the sea breeze while the sleeping pavilions are air-conditioned. Spectacular diving is minutes away with their on site PADI Dive Center. Handcrafted from ironwood and teak, the Siren carries a maximum of 14 passengers. Built for the modern diver and underwater photographer with an expansive leisure deck, outdoor dining area, a spacious air-conditioned saloon with cocktail bar, and 42’ flat screen TV. The seven air-conditioned cabins each have their own computer and private bathroom. Delicious cuisine, laundry, and massage service, plus a yacht boutique. Experience the Maldives with one of the most established and well-known liveaboards in the area. The experienced crew will introduce you to a sanctuary of diverse marine life—dive breathtaking pinnacles, sea mounts, walls, and channels where colonies of hard and soft corals are plentiful. Whale sharks and giant manta rays are also sighted yearround. Exciting opportunities abound for underwater photographers. Ty Sawyer Borneo Divers Mabul Resort Mabul Maldives Carlos Villoch Over 1,100 islands comprise this nation in 60,000 square miles of Indian Ocean. From the air, its atolls offer some of the most scenic seascapes on Earth. Much of the diving here is current diving which also equates to plenty of big animal encounters such as sharks and manta rays. Cruising through the atolls is the best way to cover the prime dive sites on North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, and Ari Atoll. The leeward side of the pinnacles, walls and channels shelter large schools of fish in water with visibility that sometimes exceeds 200 feet. 34 We Also Represent Liveaboards Carpe Vida Explorer In South Ari Atoll Diva Resort & Spa Euro Divers In Lhaviyani Atoll Komandoo Island Resort Kuredu Island Resort Pro Divers 35 Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea is far away from the routine of everyday life. Shipwrecks from World War II and virgin reefs are home to brilliantly hued soft corals, schooling hammerhead sharks, and manta rays. This rustic, remote island country offers excursions through lush jungle highlands and beautiful handmade baskets and masks to collect. The only nightlife to be found is on a night dive! We Also Represent Island Exposure In Bootless Bay: Loloata Island Resort In Kavieng: Lissenung Island Resort Spirit of Nuigini Liveaboard Tawali Milne Bay Tufi Dive Resort Tufi This 111’ liveaboard offers unique itineraries to Papua New Guinea’s prime sites in several dive regions. With eight ensuite cabins for a maximum of 16 guests, the experienced crew provides excellent service, exquisite cuisine, and access to some of the most amazing underwater creatures and large pelagics found anywhere on Earth. Located on a volcanic bluff and accessible only by boat, Tawali offers travelers a unique location to dive, relax, and enjoy the most pristine, culturallyrich destination on the planet. Featuring large bungalows and a phenomenal house reef in an exclusive atmosphere with an emphasis on personal service. Fast day boats will take you to incredible, untouched reefs within minutes. 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. Atlantis Azores Liveaboard Atlantis Beach Resort Dumaguete Dumaguete Atlantis Beach Resort Puerto Galera Puerto Galera The newest addition to the Atlantis Dive Resorts, this vessel offers the same high level of service, quality accommodations, gourmet meals, and world-class diving. The Azores offers a full range of PADI Programs such as Nitrox, Underwater Photography, and Naturalist—easily completed around the dive schedule. Itineraries cover some of the top Philippine dive destinations including Tubbataha Reef, Anilao, Bohol, and Southern Leyte. 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. Eco-tours to mountains, caves, and local markets round out a mind boggling array of available activities. Experience an unbelievable biodiversity—40 world-class dives are located within 10 minutes of this beachfront resort. Located on over six miles of marine reserves‚ 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 five boat dives per day. El Galleon Dive Resort with Asia Divers Puerto Galera This 30-room beachfront property with pool, two great bars, restaurant, and dive center is truly a complete resort. The kitchen offers five-star cuisine with seating stretching to the waterfront. Established in 1987, Asia Divers PADI 5-Star CDC offers over 30 dive sites within 15 minutes of the dive centers, providing the flexibility of up to four great day dives plus a night dive. Island Exposure Philippines 36 Comprised of as many as 7,107 islands, the Philippines are vastly underrated as a dive destination. Stunning beaches, abounding water sports, golf courses, and an active nightlife keep visitors busy topside, while diving opportunities are virtually endless and include walls, canyons, drop-offs, sandy cays, caves, coral gardens, wrecks, and more. Fish are plentiful and include schooling jacks, barracuda, turtles, reef sharks, and occasional manta rays as well as whale sharks. S/Y Philippine Siren Liveaboard We Also Represent Malapascua Exotic Island Resort This 140’ traditional Phinisi, handcrafted from ironwood and teak, welcomes 16 guests and offers amazing itineraries. Features include a sun deck, spacious airconditioned salon with cocktail bar, lounge area, 47” TV, and a covered outdoor dining area. Each of the eight air-conditioned en suite cabins have a personal computer and entertainment system. A friendly, experienced crew is always on hand. Shangri-La Mactan with Scottys Dive Center Mactan Island, Cebu This resort is a lush garden retreat with a wide range of restaurants and one of the most luxurious spas in the region. Set amid 13 hectares of tropical greenery, the resort offers 547 expansive rooms, each with private balcony and spectacular views of the Mactan Sea and surrounding Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary. Diving is provided by on site PADI 5-Star Scotty’s Dive Center. Turtle Bay Dive Resort Moalboal, Cebu Built, owned, and operated by a family of avid divers, this resort’s 24 rooms overlook a private cove with crystal clear waters. There are at least 18 recognized dive sites around Moalboal including sandy slopes, vertical walls that drop to 50 meters, canyons, and a sunken island. There is easy access to the magnificent house reef from the end of the boat jetty. 37 Red Sea Cousteau’s explorations of the Red Sea earned it the moniker “corridor of marvels.” Its rich, vibrant reefs and clear, pristine waters have been a favorite destination of European divers for decades, but few North Americans have ventured to this land of antiquities and underwater wonders. Diving is based out of four main areas, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Safaga, and Marsa Alam. Experience Egypt’s ancient civilization on extension tours including Nile cruises, the pyramids, archeological sites, and museums. blue o two Fleet Liveaboard The award-winning blue o two fleet sails weekly from Hurghada and Marsa Alam in Egypt with a perfect mix of luxury and practicality to ensure that you experience the best Red Sea diving in comfort, style, and safety. blue o two maintains high standards for all of their vessels and the services provided on them. Each vessel is expertly managed by a dedicated team of employees who are always on hand to assist all levels of divers. Carlos Villoch Dive the Red Sea without the crowds. This luxury resort at the PADI 5-Star Royal Diving Club offers diving on pristine reefs with over 150 species of corals recorded on the Jordanian side of the Gulf of Aqaba. Among the 500 different fish species there are parrotfish, lionfish, clownfish, moray eels, sea anemones, and regular sightings of sea turtles, to name a few. Ty Sawyer Coral Bay Hotel & Resort with Royal Diving Club Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan Thailand Dahab Hilton with Sub Sinai Diving Center Dahab, Egypt Just one hour from the hustle and bustle of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab is a quaint seaside town considered to be one of the Sinai’s most treasured diving destinations. Set against the background of the Sinai Mountains, diving is provided by PADI 5-Star Sub Sinai Diving Center from their base in the center of Dahab’s tourist area. 38 Emperor Divers Fleet Liveaboard Emperor Fleet liveaboards offers one or two week itineraries to both the Northern and Southern Red Sea covering an impressive choice of routes including Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm World War II wreck, Elphinstone, and Daedalus. The dive guides, crew, and chefs are trained to a high standard and dedicated to first class customer service—from knowledgeable dive briefings to fabulous meals. Fanadir Holiday Resort with Pharaoh Dive Club El Quseir, Egypt Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib with Emperor Divers Marsa Alam, Egypt Located in the small port city of El Quseir between Hurghada and Marsa Alam, this seaside resort offers comfortable accommodations and amenities and is the home base for PADI 5-Star Pharaoh Dive Club from which both shore diving and boat diving is offered. Emperor Divers has over 17 years of providing premier dive services in the Red Sea with five locations including Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Nueba, and El Gouna. The Red Sea is famous for its vibrant coral reefs and marine life as well as historic wrecks. Experienced guides assure that you will visit the best sites at the best times to avoid the crowds. Tornado Marine Fleet Liveaboard Operating in the Red Sea since 1989, this operation has accumulated a wealth of experience in a luxurious fleet cared for by a carefully chosen team. The four vessels offer a wide variety of itineraries departing from several ports. Visit numerous sites from wreck to reef in ultimate luxury and comfort. The liveaboards in this awardwinning fleet are combined with superb service to compliment an awesome array of dive itineraries. White beaches, exotic atmosphere, and spicy cuisine compliment Thailand’s spectacular underwater scenery. Pinnacles, walls, and World War II wrecks are home to sharks, manta rays, barrel sponges, turtles, and whale sharks. We Also Represent Mermaid Liveaboards S/Y Oriental Siren Liveaboard Built from ironwood and teak, the Oriental Siren offers sumptious accommodation for 12 guests in the six regular cabins and two guests in the deluxe bow cabin. All the same service as you expect from her sister yachts are offered on the S/Y Oriental Siren. These include up to four dives per day, free essential scuba equipment, all meals and snacks, soft drinks, and beer. 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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 PTN. 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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 PTN, its owner, officers, directors, agents, contractors, subcontractors and employees, for any reason whatsoever. PADI Travel Network 2101 West State Road 434, Suite 221 Longwood, Florida 32779 USA/Canada: 800-736-7021 Phone: 407-937-0754 Fax: 407-682-6000 E-mail: ptn1@padi.com Web: travel.padi.com FST-36173 • CST-2063948-40