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10% Off Raja Ampat Trips with Empress II

MV Empress II is a unique budget liveaboard option in Indonesia and they are running some great specials right now. Save up to USD 520 per couple if you book your December 2018 Raja Ampat trip before the 31 July 2018!

This is a rough and ready option, built for exploration, wreck and technical diving and, unusually, it operates out of Sorong in West Papua.

This is a steel-hulled 24m long motor yacht which can take 10 divers (13 for full charter) in a range of 5 lower deck cabins, mostly with shared bathrooms.

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Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations. Special offers apply to new bookings only. Terms and conditions apply.

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2018 Explorer Liveaboards Loyalty Advantages

Have you had the pleasure of an Explorer liveaboard diving safari in 2018? Would you like to book multiple diving cruise vacations this year? Are you interested in diving the Galapagos Islands, Maldives, Saba & St. Kitts and Turks & Caicos? If so, here are 5 great reasons to book your next liveaboard trip with an Explorer liveaboard.

5% discount off the trip price
5% deposit to confirm your berth
5% monthly payments
Up to 5 dives per day
Book within 5 weeks of the departure date

Together with these loyalty incentives, your bookings will also count towards your 6th free trip (or seriously discounted cruise).

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations. Special offers apply to new bookings only. Terms and conditions apply.

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Raja Ampat’s Award-Winning Resort, Misool

Misool Marine Reserve ended 2017 on a justifiable high with being named as a Mission Blue Hope Spot! The co-founders of Misool and Misool Foundation, Marit and Andrew Miners, brought their passion for the ocean to bear and have shown how everyday people can affect real change.

At the beginning…

Misool lagoon, image courtesy of Shawn Heinrichs

Misool lagoon, image courtesy of Shawn Heinrichs[/caption]Back in 2005, early in the Miners’ courtship, they spent their extended 3rd date diving Raja Ampat’s undiscovered reefs off the remote island Batbitim, Misool. During a surface interval, they inadvertently discovered a recently abandoned shark finning camp. Itinerant camps such as these contribute to the decimation of shark populations (approximately 100 million sharks are slaughtered each year for their fins).

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Contribute To Red Sea Turtle Conservation Research

Have you booked your 2018 Red Sea liveaboard cruise? Then you can assist TurtleWatch Egypt with their conservation research.

Red Sea turtle dives, image courtesy of Andromeda

TurtleWatch Egypt is a citizen science program that works with local NGO’s and dive-centres to catalogue green and hawksbill turtles in Egypt and the Red Sea. The project began in 2011 in collaboration with the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) and is focused on estimating the turtle demographics in the area (numbers and distribution). These findings will be used to pinpoint areas which require improved turtle protection throughout the Red Sea.

How can you contribute research data?
The TurtleWatch package can be downloaded from: http://www.boomerang4conservation.org/index.php/conservation-efforts/turtlewatch-egypt/turtlewatch-package, your package will include:

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250% Increase For Sipadan Permit!

The small oceanic island, Sipadan, is considered a titan amongst many in the diving world. Rising 600m from the Celebes seafloor, the island itself is a mere 0.5km long and 200m wide yet offers divers a smorgasbord of marine life below the waves.

This iconic Malaysian diving destination has received rave reviews from the who’s who of internationally recognised divers. Recently it made the cut and several scenes were included in the phenomenal BBC series, Blue Planet II. Sipadan’s inclusion in the series came as no surprise to divers who have been fortunate to personally witness the variety and abundance of marine life which calls Sipadan home.

Over the years various steps have been taken to protect the island:

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Hawaii passes bill to ban sunscreen products to protect reefs

Sunscreen Toxicity Ratings
(image courtesy of EWG Skin Deep)

Millions of tourists flock to beautiful Hawaii every year to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands. Many are drawn to the stunning beaches and the superb diving on offer in the North Pacific Ocean. Unbeknown to many, some varieties of sunscreen have been damaging the very life that attracted visitors in the first place.

Recently Sen. Mike Gabbard introduced the bill that would prohibit the sale of over the counter sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.

“Hawaii is the first state in the nation to pass a measure of this magnitude. The world was watching. We delivered. Preserve and protect our ocean environment!” said state Sen. Will Espero on Twitter after the SB2571 bill passed in his chamber. If the bill is signed by Hawaii Governor, David Ige, it will go into effect 1 January 2021.

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Tasik Ria Special – Beautiful Bunaken Package

There is a great special on offer from Tasik Ria Resort, Manado to time with the UK dive show at the NEC, Birmingham. Have you been diving in North Sulawesi Indonesia yet? Time to dive into the Bunaken National Park!

For bookings made between 27 October (date of the show) and 27 November 2018. Travel period from now until 31 December 2019.

Check out the details below:

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Fantastic Group Deals with Explorer Fleet – Book Now

There is no better time than the present to arrange a special diving holiday with your diving buddies, especially with these incredible group specials with top rated Explorer fleet of liveaboards. Explorer’s group discounts are offered for a wide selection of diving destinations for departures from now until December 2020! Book your diving holiday before the 15 August 2018 and enjoy the following group deals…

Savings of up to USD 7 000 for your Galapagos group cruise!
(Valid for departures between December and May, through December 2020)

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations. Special offers apply to new bookings only. Terms and conditions apply.

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Free Dive Insurance When You Book with Dive The World!

Dive The World is excited to help make your diving holidays more affordable. Our loyal clients have a variety of loyal bonuses to choose from and we are now also offering our new customers free diving insurance!

Grand Cayman diving, octopus image by Amanda Nicholls

Why should you have dive insurance?
Many liveaboards and resorts require divers to show proof of their diving insurance. If insurance is not mandatory, a suitable policy ensures your peace of mind during your vacation allowing you to completely relax during your hard-earned holiday.

Do you qualify for free dive insurance?
We are offering this exclusive benefit for our new customers, provided:

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MV Empress II Early Bird Specials for 2019 Cruises

Plan ahead and save on your 5 day / 4 night Komodo diving cruise aboard the MV Empress II liveaboard. Confirm your booking 12 months prior to your departure date and enjoy 10% savings on your July – September 2019 liveaboard diving holiday.

MV Empress II is a unique budget liveaboard option in Indonesia. This is a rough and ready option, built for exploration, wreck and technical diving, offering great dives in Raja Ampat and the Komodo National Park.

There are many unusual features on MV Empress II including an electric dive lift, rebreather compatibility, long hoses and a defibrillator. However such features do not suggest that this is a deluxe liveaboard option. It is a simple, no-frills cruise option for those on a tight budget who want to dive some of the awesome Indonesian dive sites in Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park.

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations. Special offers apply to new bookings only. Terms and conditions apply.

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Dive The World Blog - special offers and latest diving news

10% Off Raja Ampat Trips with Empress II

2018 Explorer Liveaboards Loyalty Advantages

Raja Ampat’s Award-Winning Resort, Misool

Contribute To Red Sea Turtle Conservation Research

250% Increase For Sipadan Permit!

Hawaii passes bill to ban sunscreen products to protect reefs

Tasik Ria Special – Beautiful Bunaken Package

Fantastic Group Deals with Explorer Fleet – Book Now

Free Dive Insurance When You Book with Dive The World!

MV Empress II Early Bird Specials for 2019 Cruises