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MV Empress II Early Bird Specials for July – September 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.

MV Empress II liveaboard for your Komodo diving cruises 10% off the following departures:
July 2019: 04 – 18, 11 – 15, 18 – 22 & 25 – 29.
August 2019: 01 – 05, -8 – 12, 15 – 19, 22 – 26 & 29 – 02 September.
September 2019: 05 – 09
5D / 4N diving cruise with up to 14 dives

Save up to USD 280 per couple
Trip cabin prices per person:
Standard twin/triple cabin ‘A’: Was USD ~~1 100~~ Now USD 990
Standard double/twin bed cabin ‘B & C’: Was USD ~~1 200~~ Now USD 1 080
Single bed cabin ‘E’: Was USD ~~1 300~~ Now USD 1 170
Deluxe double bed cabin ‘D’: Was USD ~~1 400~~ Now USD 1 260

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, transfers to/from the boat from airport and nearest hotels, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), tanks, weights and weightbelts.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Nitrox for EANx-certified divers (USD 5 per fill), scuba equipment (USD 30 basic set per day), dive insurance (mandatory), harbor & national park fees (approx. USD 120 Komodo, USD 100 Ambon, USD 250 Banda Neira harbour fee, USD 220 Raja Ampat National Park fee per person). 15 Lt tank (USD 5 per tank). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, torches, dive computer., SMB recommended. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

If you are interested in diving in the Komodo National Park World Heritage Site at a reduced budget price let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

Please use our simple contact form. We are here to help you plan your dive trip

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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10% Off Raja Ampat December 2018 Trips with MV 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!

The rough and ready divers' liveaboard MV Empress II 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.

Socialising and dining activities can take place in the liveaboard’s open-air shaded area, wheel room and sundeck. Saloon entertainment facilities include TV, DVD, music system and computer. Guests can also relax on sun mats or bean bags to work on their tan.

So if you can act soon you can treat yourself to a trip to divers’ paradise and make considerable savings.

10% off the trips below:

MV Empress II sun deck Raja Ampat National Park
Save up to USD 520 per couple
03 – 10 Dec 2018 & 13 – 20 Dec 2018
8D/7N up to 22 dives
Trip cabin prices per person:
Standard double/twin bed cabin ‘B & C’:
Was USD ~~2 200~~ Now USD 1 980
Standard twin/triple cabin ‘A’: Was USD ~~2 200~~ Now USD 1 980
Single bed cabin ‘E’: Was USD ~~2 400~~ Now USD 2 160
Deluxe double bed cabin ‘D’: Was USD ~~2 600~~ Now USD 2 340

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, torches, dive computer., SMB recommended. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

If you are interested in diving in the heart of the coral triangle at a reduced budget price let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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.

Majestic 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).

Finding it difficult to commit to a holiday far in advance? Explorer will also allow you to reschedule your departure date for free 6 months prior to departure (or 8 months for Galapagos and Maldive cruises).

If you are interested in making the most of these amazing loyalty specials let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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 and Misool Foundation

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).

During this time, Raja Ampat was yet to be ‘discovered’ and it was certainly an off the beaten track destination only visited by a handful of adventurous divers. Horrified by their discovery, Andrew sought permission from the local clans to build a conservation centre on Batbitim Island. With the elders’ blessing, Andrew and Marit began the daunting task of protecting the marine environment in this remote location. Only armed with their determination to effect change, they poured all their energy and enthusiasm into their passion project. The Miners’ have shown that despite not having a background in education conservation, architecture, construction or small island politics and little capital great things can be accomplished.

Misool and Misool Foundation today

Aerial view of Misool dive resort, image courtesy of Kevin Korpics

Aerial view of Misool, image courtesy of Kevin Korpics

To fund their conservation projects, Misool was developed in 2008 and within 10 years the resort has been recognised by the travel industry. In 2017 Misool was awarded the World Travel & Tourist Council’s most prestigious prize, the Tourism for Tomorrow Award. Their strategy of marrying a for-profit organisation, Misool, and the non-profit Misool Foundation is working. The reserve now covers 300,000 acres and is patrolled by 15 local rangers using a 5-boat fleet kitted with radar surveillance to assist in preventing illegal fishing. 13 years since Marit and Andrew first committed to protecting Batbitim, they continue to successfully contribute to the environment, local communities and Indonesian tourism.

If resort diving in the heart of the Coral Triangle, an area considered to have the highest concentration of marine biodiversity on earth, is appealing then look no further than Misool. Contact us today and book your next diving holiday at an award-winning resort with a conscience now!

If you are interested in diving with Misool let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

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You Can Contribute To Red Sea Turtle Conservation Research In 2018

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:

the TurtleWatch Manual (in .pdf);
the TurtleWatch survey form (in .pdf);
the TurtleWatch logo/ban that you can add to your website;
a set of Red Sea turtle identification sheets (in .pdf) and
a database where to report your sightings (in .xls).

In addition to the package, divers will need an underwater camera, a marker stick or tape measure to estimate the turtle straight carapace length (details are included in the manual) and a device with an internet connection to email the data.

Divers are asked to photograph both sides of the turtle’s face, although this is sometimes not so easy… Images, together with the dive site name, liveaboard/dive centre name, dive-guide, the date and your name must be sent to Boomerang For Earth Conservation. By comparing the scale patterns from both sides of the head, individuals can be recognised by these unique markings and their locations recorded by the TurtleWatch team. As a contributor, you will receive regular updates on the project.

If you’re passionate about conserving our marine ninjas for future generations, then book your Red Sea liveaboard cruise now and download your TurtleWatch package!

If you are interested in a Red Sea diving holiday let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

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Save USD 1 000 Per Couple With Aggressor’s July Offer!

Have you been dreaming about a liveaboard diving vacation? Now you can make it happen! The Aggressor Fleet is offering you US$ 1000 discount per couple if you confirm your 2018 liveaboard diving holiday by the 17 July 2018.

This amazing offer is not limited to one or two destinations or departure dates. You’ll be spoilt for choice for when you take advantage of these last minute specials. Each diver will save US$ 500 (per person sharing) for all cruises until 31 December 2018 with the following Aggressor liveaboards:

Belize	Palau
Belize Aggressor III	Palau Aggressor II
Belize Aggressor IV	Rock Islands Aggressor

Rock Islands Aggressor liveaboard for Palau diving cruises

Cayman Islands	Fiji
Cayman Aggressor IV	Fiji Aggressor

Hawaii	Maldives
Kona Aggressor II	Maldives Aggressor II

Turks & Caicos	Bahamas
Turks & Caicos Aggressor II	Bahamas Aggressor

Turks & Caicos Aggressor diving liveaboard

Bahamas Aggressor for your diving vacation

Cocos	Thailand
Okeanos Aggressor I	Thailand Aggressor
Okeanos Aggressor II

Indonesia

Indo Aggressor

Make your 2018 diving dreams come true today, let us know your prefered destination or budget and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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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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:

In 2004 all on-site dive and resort operators were instructed to remove structures from the island
The following year permits were restricted to 120 per day
Sipadan Island was gazetted a Marine Protected Area in October 2009, unfortunately, the protection only extended to the 13.5 hectares of land
2016, 4 dive marshals were tasked to ensure that divers do not damage the rich coral at the 12 sites surrounding the island. This was the first step toward gazetting the park as an officially protected marine park which came into effect in March 2016
6,846 hectares surrounding Pulau Sipadan are now protected

Revenue which is derived from diving the waters surrounding the island is collected by Sabah Parks, and the permit conservations fee is currently MYR 42.40 per day (approx USD 10). From the 14 August 2018, the cost per permit will increase to MYR 148.40 (approx USD 35) in accordance with the announcement made by Sabah Parks, the collecting agent for Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN).

If you are interested in diving here let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

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Hawaii passes bill to ban over 3,500 sunscreen products to protect coral 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.

A 2015 study that was published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology found that these chemicals affect corals and fish in a variety of ways. An estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen lands in the oceans each year causing untold damage. The bill is not banning all sunscreens, there are environmentally friendly suncream options available for swimmers and divers.

The next time you enter our precious ocean, whether in Hawaii or another diving destination, make sure that you make a responsible choice when selecting your sun protection cream.

If you choose Hawaii as your next diving holiday, act now and you could get up to 28% discount on selected departure dates with the Kona Aggressor II.

If you are interested in diving here let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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Discounted Spoilsport Liveaboard Safari Trips!

Dive The World is excited to offer you a selection of discounted 2018 trips with the award-winning liveaboard, Spoilsport. Specials are not often offered with Mike Ball’s liveaboard, so take advantage of these great prices now. You can save up to USD 735 (AUD 1000) per couple if you act fast!

Award wining liveaboard, Spoilsport Holmes, Bougainville, Ribbon & Osprey Reefs

8 day / 7 night – 24 dives
August 2018 departure dates:
02 – 09; 09 – 16; 16 – 23 & 30 – 06 Sept

Trip cabin prices per person:
Club twin bed cabin: Was USD ~~3 290~~ Now USD 2 923
Standard twin bed cabin: Was USD ~~3 766~~ Now USD 3 399
Premium double bed cabin: Was USD ~~4 099~~ Now USD 3 732

Save USD 735 (AUD 1000) per couple!

Mike Ball's Spoilsport liveaboard Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef,

5 day / 4 night – 14 dives
July 2018 departure date: 26 – 30
August 2018 departure dates: 02 – 06; 09 – 13 & 30 – 03 Sept

Trip cabin prices per person:
Club twin bed cabin: Was USD ~~1 860~~ Now USD 1 713
Standard twin bed cabin: Was USD ~~2 060~~ Now USD 1 913
Premium double bed cabin: Was USD ~~2 260~~ Now USD 2 113

Save USD 285 (AUD 400) per couple!

Australian liveaboard, Spoilsport Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef,

4 day / 3 night – 12 dives
August 2018 departure dates:
09 – 09; 13 – 16; 20 – 23 & 27 – 30

Trip cabin prices per person:
Club twin bed cabin: Was USD ~~1 654~~ Now USD 1 507
Standard twin bed cabin: Was USD ~~1 867~~ Now USD 1 720
Premium double bed cabin: Was USD ~~2 044~~ Now USD 1 897

Save USD 285 (AUD 400) per couple!

Cruise price per person includes: Low-level scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (for 3 and 4 night trips), cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, dives (as detailed in the trips above), in-water observation divers, tanks, weights and weight belts, Nautilus Lifeline GPS.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Dive equipment (USD 33 per day), dive insurance, reef tax (USD 13) per person per trip. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).

Optional extras: Transfers from Cairns City hotels, soft drinks (soft drinks with evening meals are complimentary), alcoholic drinks (wine with evening meal is complimentary), nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (USD 7 per fill), torches (USD 7 per day). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

If you are interested in diving in diving ‘Down Under’ with an award winning liveaboard team, let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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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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)

Majestic Explorer liveaboard Galapagos liveaboard, Humboldt Explorer

MV Majestic Explorer

1 diver joins for free for 5 paid diving guests
2 divers join for free for 10 or more paid diving guests

Humboldt Explorer

1 diver joins for free for 5 paid diving guests
2 divers join for free for 10 or more paid diving guests

Free nitrox & free guests? Confirm your diving holiday to Saba & St. Kitts, Turks & Caicos or the Maldives

Turks & Caicos Explorer II diving liveaboard Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard

Turks & Caicos:
Turks & Caicos Explorer II

5 divers join for free for 15 paid diving guests (full charter)
4 divers join for free for 10 – 14 paid diving guests
2 divers join for free for 5 – 7 paid diving guests

Saba & St. Kitts:
Caribbean Explorer II

5 divers join for free for 13 paid diving guests (full charter)
4 divers join for free for 10 – 14 paid diving guests
2 divers join for free for 5 – 7 paid diving guests

Maldives:

Carpe Vita Explorer liveaboard Carpe Novo Explorer

Carpe Vita Explorer – 7 & 10 night itineraries (with up to 4 dives a day)

6 divers join for free for 14 paid diving guests (full charter, for May – October cruise dates)
5 divers join for free for 15 paid diving guests (full charter, for November – May cruise dates)
4 divers join for free for 10 – 14 paid diving guests
2 divers join for free for 5 – 7 paid diving guests

Carpe Novo Explorer – 7 & 10 night itineraries (with up to 3 dives a day)

6 divers join for free for 14 paid diving guests (full charter, for sailing dates between May – October)
3 divers join for free for 12 – 15paid diving guests
2 divers join for free for 8 – 10 paid diving guests
1 diver joins for free for 4 – 5 paid diving guests

Free berths for your multi destination Indonesian diving cruises!
(Valid all year round!)

Blue Manta Explorer: Ambon, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Komodo and Raja Ampat

2 divers join for free for 12 or more paid diving guests
1 diver joins for free for 6 paid diving guests

Raja Manta Explorer: Ambon, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Raja Ampat and Sangalaki

2 divers join for free for 12 or more paid diving guests
1 diver joins for free for 6 paid diving guests

If you are interested in making the most of these amazing group specials let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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:

the diving holiday has been booked and paid in full
the booking exceeds US$ 1,000 per person
the policy is with DiveAssure and will provide cover only in relation to scuba diving accidents, and
the validity is restricted to the dates of the relevant booking

There are now 10 Great Reasons to choose Dive The World!

We GUARANTEE the lowest price with our 200% Price Pledge
Free insurance for first time customers to cover diving accidents on your trip
Book now, pay later
You only pay when you are ready
24 hour cancellation window
Return customers are entitled to loyal customer bonuses
Quick personal communications with our independent experts, who are divers just like you
Your booking makes a difference to the three charities that Dive The World supports
You have a wide selection of liveaboards and resorts to choose from
As independent travel experts our priority is to you, to see that you get what you expect, at the best price.

(Terms and Conditions apply to the offers and benefits listed.)

If you are interested in a diving holiday let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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3 Free Nights? Book Your 10 Night Aggressor Diving Safari Today

Do you feel that an 8 day diving cruise is just not long enough and an 11 day trip is a stretch on the budget? Aggressor liveaboards are offering you massive savings on their 10 night liveaboard cruises for selected destinations and departure dates. Book now and save up to US$ 2 738 per couple on your next diving vacation!

Only pay for 7 nights on the following 10 night diving cruises:

Belize Aggressor IV

Belize Aggressor IV for diving Turneffe, Lighthouse Atolls & Blue Hole Turneffe, Lighthouse Atolls & Blue Hole

Save US$ 2,738 per couple!
11 Days / 10 Nights – 38 Dives
2018 Departure dates:
12 Sep – 22 Sep
Trip cabin prices per person:
Deluxe twin/double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 278
Now US$ 2 995
Master double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 564
Now US$ 3 195

Turks & Caicos Aggressor II

Turks & Caicos Aggressor diving liveaboard Turks & Caicos
Save US$ 2 568 per couple!
11 Days / 10 Nights – 25 Dives
2018 Departure dates:
08 Sep – 18 Sep & 12 Sep – 29 Sep
Trip cabin prices per person:
Twin bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 079
Now US$ 2 795
Deluxe twin/double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 279
Now US$ 2 995
Master double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 579
Now US$ 3 295

Belize Aggressor III

Belize Aggressor III liveaboard Turneffe, Lighthouse Atolls & Blue Hole
Save US$ 2 566 per couple!
11 Days / 10 Nights – 38 Dives
2018 Departure dates:
11 Aug – 21 Aug, 22 Aug – 01 Oct & 13 Oct- 23 Oct
Trip cabin prices per person:
Deluxe twin/double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 279
Now US$ 2 995
Master double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 479
Now US$ 3 196

Bahamas Aggressor

Bahamas Aggressor for your diving vacation Nassau & The Exumas
Save US$ 2 400 per couple!
11 Days / 10 Nights – 42 Dives
2018 Deaparture dates:
29 Sept – 09 Oct & 10 Oct – 20 Oct
Trip cabin prices per person:
Quad 4-share stateroom: Was US$ 3 795
Now US$ 2 595
Deluxe double/twin bed stateroom: Was US$ 3 995
Now US$ 2 795

Indo Aggressor

Indo Aggressor for diving Komodo National Park Komodo National Park
Save US$ 2 400 per couple!
11 Days / 10 Nights 34 Dives
2019 Departure dates:
06 Jan – 16 Jan, 18 Jan – 28 Jan & 08 Feb – 18 Feb
Trip cabin prices per person:
Twin bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 550
Now US$ 3 350
Deluxe double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 650
Now US$ 3 450
Master double bed stateroom: Was US$ 4 950
Now US$ 3 750

Let us know your preferred destination for your 10 night liveaboard diving safari and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

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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Belize Aggressor III is Our 2017 Operator of the Year!

The longest stretch of coral in the western hemisphere is home to our 2017 Operator of the Year, the Belize Aggressor III liveaboard.

Belize Aggressor III liveaboard, image courtesy of WayneWorks Marine

How are our selected operators chosen?
At Dive The World we listen to what our customers appreciate and learn what can be improved on and we communicate this information to our partners. Throughout 2017 we have considered your feedback on all aspects of your diving vacation. Your accommodation, dining, diving facilities and service. Aggressor’s trademark professionalism has resulted in fabulous feedback from our clients, earning the Belize Aggressor III liveaboard our annual award.

Upon receiving the award, Aggressor Fleet Sales Manager, Tom Gebhardt responded: “Wow! We are delighted to be awarded the prestigious 2017 Dive The World Operator of the Year award. We truly thank all the guests whose positive feedback made this possible and, of course, all the Belize Aggressor III staff who work hard to deliver a great scuba diving vacation experience. We look forward to continuing to do so, in the future, across the Aggressor fleet.”

What makes the Belize Aggressor III liveaboard extra special?
The Belize Aggressor III liveaboard offers up to 18 discerning divers en-suite cabins, with entertainment systems. You can dive up to 5 times a day with either air or nitrox and you can upgrade your diving qualification during your diving vacation. Photo enthusiasts are well catered for, there is a three-tier camera table, low-pressure air hoses and a photo center onboard. The Jacuzzi is the perfect spot to take in the spectacular sunset with complimentary beer or wine.

Book your Belize Aggressor III diving vacation now and you too can dive famous sites like the Blue Hole or swim with whale sharks. Don’t delay, March through June are considered to be some of the best months to dive these turquoise waters teeming with marine life.

If you are interested in diving with the Belize Aggressor II liveaboard let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

Or you can contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or for other inquiries …

Belize Prioritises Its Environment And Bans Oil Exploration

Some big, powerful western countries could learn a thing or 2 from Belize. This developing nation is leading the way by placing its environment front and center and has announced bold legislation to stop oil exploration in all of its waters.

Scuba diving beautiful coral reef in Belize

The small nation is choosing its reefs over oil. 10% of its gross domestic product (US$ 200 million) comes from its tourism industry. The reef is the country’s biggest tourist attraction and provides invaluable employment. More than half of the country’s livelihoods are supported by industry relating to the reef.

“Belize is a small country making a mighty commitment to putting the environment first,” says Nadia Book, a reef scientist with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), an organisation that campaigned for the protection of the reefs. This spectacular natural resource is a 300 km long stretch of coral that forms part of the 900 km Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system. The Belize Reef was recognised by Unesco in 1996 when it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site. Belize not only offers divers the Belize Reef, the country can also claim 3 out of the 4 atolls in the Caribbean. The atolls include Lighthouse Reef, Glovers Reef (also a World Heritage site) and Turneffe Reef.

With such forward-thinking and commitment to conservation and a variety of diving destinations, Belize is sure to deliver. Whether you are interested in diving a natural wonder that can be seen with the naked eye from space, having encounters with dolphins, manatees or sharks, or witnessing migrating pilot or killer whales, Belize is the vacation destination for you.

If you are interested in experiencing Belize diving let us know and we will make it happen! send us an email.

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A New Discovery In The Great Barrier Reef!

The Great Barrier Reef's Great Blue Hole, image courtesy of Johnny Gaskell

Great Barrier Reef’s blue hole, image courtesy of J. Gaskell

The largest coral reef ecosystem on earth, the Great Barrier Reef, has revealed a spectacular and previously unknown jewel. The sapphire-hued blue hole was discovered by marine biologist and underwater photographer, Johnny Gaskell.

Blue holes are underwater sinkholes. They are formed when carbonate bedrock drops deeper than the surrounding seafloor. Blue holes are characterised by their depth in relation to the surrounding limestone or coral reef bedrock and their spectacular deep blue tone. Notable blue holes are the Dragon Hole (a whopping 300m deep) and the 300m wide Great Blue Hole of Belize.

Gaskell, a resident of the Whitsunday’s, described his find on his Instagram account, “After spotting this deep blue hole on Google Maps we decided to head far offshore, out further than our normal Reef trips to see what dwelled within.” And what a find it was! At depths of 15-18m the divers discovered pristine colonies of giant birdsnest and unusually long Staghorn corals.

Barrier Reef blue hole coral, image courtesy of J. Geskell

Gaskell added “The position of this deep hole within the lagoon walls has obviously protected these corals for decades.” This protection enabled the corals to remain intact despite the area being hit with a category 4 storm, cyclone Debbie, in March. He went on to comment, “We may very well be the first to ever dive Gaskell’s Blue Hole as it was so far offshore and hidden deep within one of the Great Barrier Reef’s biggest lagoons…”

The dive site co-ordinates are yet to be shared, however we are sure many an avid Ozzie diver is now perusing Google Maps. Time will tell if the self-proclaimed name, Gaskell’s Blue Hole will stick…. Irrespective, this is fantastic news that shows the world that the Great Barrier Reef has secrets to share and the picture painted by the media on the state of the reef is not as dire as some would like you to believe.

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Awesome 3 + 1 free special on Cuba liveaboard Halcon

Amazing news if you ever had a Cuba diving cruise on your ‘To Do’ list.

Here is a great offer on the affordable Cuba liveaboard, Halcon:
Pay for 3 and 1 goes for free (4th)

That’s right! A group of 4 of you can have a ball of a time diving in Jardines de la Reina and save big bucks!

Sharks, sharks and sharks – up to 6 different species can be seen on a single dive! Common species include Caribbean reef, silky, and nurse sharks, lemon, blacktip, great hammerhead, bull and, from July through November, whale sharks can also be seen.

Take advantage of this great 25% off deal on these dates in 2017:

October 14 – 21
October 21 – 28
October 28 – November 4
November 25 – December 2
December 2 – 9
December 16 – 23
December 23 – 30

Normal price for 7 nights: US$ 2,785 per person

Halcon from the stern Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, 6 drinks per day (includes beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks and mineral water), transfers from selected hotels in Havana to and from the boat, dives (as detailed in the trips above, night dives are not available), experienced Spanish and English-speaking divemaster(s) (max number of 6 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment rental (US$ 175 full set, per trip, torch US$ 8 per night dive), it is compulsory to use a dive computer: please bring your own, port taxes (US$ 200) to be paid in advance, conservation fee (US$ 100) to be paid in advance, gratuities (min US$ 200 is compulsory, crew prefer this in Euro). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival in CUC cash.

Optional extras: Additional dives on request, private divemaster US$ 1,200 (subject to availability), dive insurance, alcoholic and soft drinks (other than those included). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

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Planing a Palau Diving Holiday? Learn About the Mandatory ‘Palau Eco Pledge’

Is Palau on your radar as your next liveaboard diving holiday destination? Then be prepared to sign their Eco Pledge at immigration in order to obtain entry.

Palau, for your liveaboard diving vacation

This small island nation has a history of being serious about protecting their natural resources.

2009 the world’s first shark sanctuary was created in the archipelago
2015 the nation moved towards protecting 80% of its maritime territory as a fully protected marine reserve and created the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary protects marine life in a vast area of almost 500,000 square kilometres.
2017, Palau President, Tommy Remengesau, appealed to the attendees at the United Nations Oceans’ Conference. He proposed that they should commit to protecting 30% of the world’s oceans under a Global Marine Sanctuary Network by 2030.

President Remengesau has once again turned his attention on how best to preserve his beautiful homeland. The tiny Pacific nation boasts crystal clear waters, pristine coral reefs teeming with fish life and is considered to be one of the world’s best diving spots.

Once a niche tourist destination, the archipelago has seen a huge increase in tourism, a staggering 70% on 2010 figures. The 150,000 tourists in 2016 far outnumbered the islands’ 20,000 population, who are struggling to ensure that future generations will inherit a pristine environment. Unfortunately, some visitors have shown disregard and disrespect by capturing turtles and taking selfies with them, walking on fragile coral and leaving trash on the beaches.

Palau Aggressor II liveaboard

Visitors to Palau have to show intent to respect the environment in order to gain entry into the country. Upon arriving in Palau, you will have to sign the “Palau Pledge”. Said to be a world first, the symbolic pledge was written with the help of Palau’s children. “I take this pledge as your guest, to protect and preserve your beautiful island home,” it reads in part. “I vow to tread lightly, act kindly and explore mindfully.” President Tommy Remengesau said “Conservation is at the heart of our culture,” “We rely on our environment to survive and if our beautiful country is lost to environmental degradation, we will be the last generation to enjoy both its beauty and life-sustaining biodiversity.”

The strides Palau has made to protect its environment not only benefits their people, it has created the perfect liveaboard diving vacation destination. Our liveaboard itineraries take you far from the maddening crowds where you can enjoy the stunning islands and magnificent marine life. Book your discounted Palau liveaboard diving cruise now with Palau Aggressor II and the Rock Islands Aggressor. (Terms and conditions apply)

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Virtual Wreck Diving – SS Thistlegorm

Divers and non-divers alike across the globe can now ‘dive’ the iconic SS Thistlegorm shipwreck remotely! A new 3D website has been launched that allows you to take a virtual tour of one of the world’s most popular wrecks.

The iconic Red Sea wreck, SS Thistlegorm

The project is the first to use 360 video and is part of the Nottingham University’s Presence in the Past maritime archaeology study in partnership with Al Shams (Cairo) and Alexandria Universities in Egypt. Dr. Jon Henderson of the University of Nottingham’s School of Archaeology was the project director. “This was one of the most exciting things, because with 360-degree video we can now do guided tours around the wreck, so you can actually experience what it’s like to dive it.” said Dr. J. Henderson.

“This is an important part of Britain’s and Egypt’s shared heritage and a monument to the herculean efforts of the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Nine men died on the SS Thistlegorm, five Royal Navy gunners and four merchant sailors, just a small part of the 35,000 out of 135,000 Merchant Navy sailors that gave their lives during the war.” “In the Merchant Navy one in four men did not come back – that’s the highest proportion of all the fighting forces. We owe to the memory of these brave men to record and preserve their legacy.”

Dive the SS Thistlegorm with the Emperor Elite liveaboard

24,307 high resolution photos were taken across an area of approximately 3 hectares. Amazingly this only took 14 hours during 12 dives! The wreck has been reconstructed in photo-realistic detail and 3D models have been created. Visitors to The Thistlegorm Project website can learn more about photogrammetry that was used to create the the 3D imagery as and explore the ships’ outer shell, internal decks, cabins and cargo.

Did your virtual tour excite you? Confirm your North Red Sea liveaboard cruise now and immerse yourself in history during your next diving vacation.

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Liveaboard Diving In Raja Ampat with Calico Jack

Guest post written by Calico Jack Charters

Located deep in the heart of the coral triangle, the area of Raja Ampat nestles over 1,400 species of fish and over 600 coral kinds giving it the impressive title as the most marine bio-diverse place on earth. Indeed 75% of all known coral species inhabit these waters!

Calico Jack diving liveaboard, image courtesy of K. Vackova

Calico Jack liveaboard, image courtesy of Kristina Vackova

Calico Jack is a mighty and proud vessel that offers an unrivaled luxury liveaboard diving experience that more than compliments the epic voyage through the lands of “The Four Kings”. Boarding the ship after a swift and attentive transfer from mainland Sorong, guests are welcomed by the smell of tropical forest hardwoods and beaming smiles. There is something about Indonesian hospitality that is unmatched and the crew has it in bundles throughout the duration of the expedition, from the boat boys to the knowledgeable dive guides. After settling in with a fresh coconut in hand you will be lead to your cozy boutique cabin (one of five on board), which will be your home for the next 11 nights.

Calico Jack aspires to offer three dives a day with night dives on alternate days. In total, you could rack up over 34 dives over 11 days. The Calico Jack crew work like clockwork to ensure the efficient turnaround between dives with safety and attentiveness at the core.

Here are some of the areas that are covered during an 11 night cruise:
Misool is located in south Raja Ampat and is famous for its steep rocks with vertical walls, a profusion of soft colourful corals, sea fans draped brilliantly over the reefs and plenty of fish.

Penemu includes two of the most famous Raja Ampat dive sites, My Reef and Melissa’s Garden. Here you can enjoy some of the largest populations of fish in the area. In the afternoon, after the third dive, you can take a short boat tour to Penemu and walk up to the famous viewpoint above Penemu’s star-shaped lagoons. Here, you will have time to kayak and paddle board amongst the incredible karst limestone landscape before sunset and dinner onboard.

Wofo is the most northern point of the cruise with a stunning dive traversing the deep black fan landscape rising to a beautiful and pristine shallow reef. The evening will be passed on the beach experiencing one of Calico Jack’s famous beach BBQ parties. The crew will entertain and socialise with the guests as you relax on our giant bean bags under a pagoda, explore the beach and meet the local hermit crabs.

A well camouflaged scorpion fish in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Image courtesy of Kristina Vackova

Gam is the location, where under the right conditions, you can expect some of the highest voltage diving in Raja Ampat. Currents bring in massive schools of barracudas, three species of fusiliers, trevallies, batfish, bumphead parrotfish, wobbegong sharks, as well as black and white tip reef sharks.

Arborek area, is where you can dive at one of the most reliable manta ray congregation spots in all of Raja Ampat, the famous cleaning station, Manta Sandy. In the afternoon Calico Jack makes it’s way to Arborek in Dampier Strait, where you will visit the local village and see the traditional way of life for these island people, before enjoying a night dive at the Arborek Pier.

Dampier Strait: The final dive will be in the morning at Cape Kri where you will discover some of the largest concentrations of big fish in Raja Ampat. In the afternoon, we have time to relax on one of Kri’s stunning secluded beaches before sailing back to Sorong where you will arrive later in the evening.

Raja Ampat is truly spectacular, breathtaking and unforgettable. Calico Jack Charters is the perfect compliment to such a unique diving experience with a level of service that thrives on the very best hospitality to ensure that your voyage through the dragon-sequel landscape is truly treasured.

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Mexico commits to largest North American marine protected area!

Mexico’s Revillagigedo marine park is set to become the biggest marine protected area in North America! The current protected area will be extended to include more than 57,000 square miles (147,630 square kilometres) of the Pacific Ocean.

The announcement by Alejandro Del Mazo Maza (representing Mexico’s National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) at the Our Ocean Conference earlier this month is a fantastic boost for marine conservation.

The waters around Revillagigedo Islands were previously protected for a mere 6 miles (15.5 km) off land. This left sharks, rays, whales and other species vulnerable in this important feeding and migration area. The limited protection enabled fishermen to target these valued species (often illegally) or they would be caught as bycatch. The extended protected marine area’s regulations will aim to protect the habitat and marine life by ensuring that fishing, mining or other intensive resource development will not be allowed in the expanded marine reserve.

Enric Sala (who lead the Revillagigedo Pristine Seas fact-finding expedition in March 2016), said of his experiences “It’s one of the places where you can see the most giant manta rays and sharks on the planet.” He went on to share, “We saw lots of sharks, groupers, and tuna. It was a rare place of large fish, with biodiversity as if the Galápagos Islands had opened a branch in Mexico.”

Nautilus Belle Amie for your Soccoro Island diving cruises

The announcement marks the 17th marine reserve that Sala and his Pristine Seas team have assisted in creating. Working together with governments from around the world they have been instrumental in establishing or extending marine reserves that cover approximately 2 millions square miles (5,180 000 square kilometres) of the ocean.

You too can dive these famed sites that Sala describes and swim with hammerhead sharks, mata rays and whale sharks. Contact our Dive The World sales team today and find out about liveaboard diving trips to the Revillagigedos and Galápagos Islands.

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