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5D4N Diving @Minahasa Lagoon Resort & Spa, with Eco Divers, Manado, Indonesia

tim — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:32:24 +0000

The Minahasa Lagoon boasts 15 cottages (each with 2 to 4 beds), a swimming pool, 2 restaurants, a diving center, and various boats more than 10 meters long and private buses. Since ancient times, the local inhabitants have called this place “Mangatasik” which literally means ”a beauty which leaves you open-mouthed.” And that is how we want it to stay.

Garden-view Cottage is set within a lush tropical garden

At Minahasa Lagoon every comfortable and air-conditioned bungalow has its own veranda overlooking the sea so that the surrounding views can be fully appreciated.

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5D4N - 2 tank dives

5D4N, 3 diving days of 2-tank dives per day
Prices per diver in SGD dollars in twin-share room

May – Jul, 2012, and Sep – Oct, 2012

SGD $1,377 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $1,751 ~ Sea View Cottage

August 2012

SGD $1,445 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $1,904 ~ Sea View Cottage

Extension night (including 02 guided day boat dives)
Prices per diver in SGD dollars in twin-share room

May 01 – Jul 31, 2012, and Sep 01 – Oct 31, 2012

SGD $255 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $349 ~ Sea View Cottage

Aug 01-31, 2012

SGD $289 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $404 ~ Sea View Cottage

Validity

May 16 – Oct 31, 2012

5D4N - 3 tank dives

5D4N, 3 diving days of 3-tank dives per day
Prices per diver in SGD dollars in twin-share room

May – Jul, 2012, and Sep – Oct, 2012

SGD $1,505 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $1,879 ~ Sea View Cottage

August 2012

SGD $1,573 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $2,032 ~ Sea View Cottage

Extension night (including 03 guided day boat dives)
Prices per diver in SGD dollars in twin-share room

SGD $332 ~ Garden View Room
SGD $447 ~ Sea View Cottage

Validity

May 16 – Oct 31, 2012

Inclusions

Return airfare on Silkair ‘Q’ Class GV2: SIN/MDC/SIN
Return airport transfers with airport porter service
Welcome cocktail on arrival in resort
04 nights in choice of Garden View Room or Sea View Cottage in Minahasa Lagoon Resort
Full board meals, including mineral water
02 or 03 guided day boat-dives (as booked) per day for 03 diving days
Scuba tanks, weight belt with weights
Use of hot tub/jacuzzi
Prevailing Government & Service Taxes

Exclusions

All airport taxes: ex-SIN and ex-MDC (currently IDR100,000 per person)
Indonesian Visa fee, where applicable
Bunaken Marine Park Fees
All equipment rental
Additional diving excursions (such as night dives, to Lembeh & other dive sites) and land tours
All personal expenditure like soft/hard drinks, phone calls, laundry, massages, etc.
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
SGD $55 per diver ~ NITROX surcharge for 3 diving days (must be pre-booked)

Validity

May 16 – Oct 31, 2012

The Resort & Diving

Diving with Eco Divers
North Sulawesi is home to countless colourful and rare marine creatures. Visit over 140 uncrowded sites teeming with more than 1000 marine species, dive in warm waters on precipitous walls, explore the best muck diving in the world and discover a huge variety of camouflaged critters.

Jim & Cary Yanny operate successful dive centres at Tasik Ria Resort and Kungkungan Bay Resort and are more than ably assisted by a dedicated, professional, multilingual team. With more than 30 years of diving experience between them, Jim and Cary are also co-owners of award-winning Emperor Divers in the Red Sea. Cary was the Executive Director of Hurghada Environmental Protection & Conservation (HEPCA), which still operates to ensure Red Sea environmental awareness.

“We aim to provide the best quality service possible so that people can enjoy this very special underwater world, whilst always making sure that divers are happy, safe and environmentally aware,” says Jim.

Eco Divers is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm IDC Resort. Our top-quality service focuses on personal attention, safety, comfort and environmental responsibility. We understand that diving is your holiday as well as your hobby, so we aim to take care of ALL arrangements from the moment you land to the moment you leave – so you can just relax! But, even more than that, we also enjoy life and sharing some special moments with our guests. We love what we do and we hope you will come and share in our special atmosphere!

We have been diving Bunaken National Park since 2001, operating out of Tasik Ria Resort in Manado. In 2004 we added a new base at Kungkungan Bay Resort, allowing us to offer diving in the Lembeh Strait. By having dive centres in both Manado and Lembeh, we are able to provide our guests with the chance to dive two completely different, and equally wonderful, environments; the dramatic and beautiful drop-offs of Bunaken and the fascinating, critter-rich volcanic sands of Lembeh. Each resort is upscale, in an exotic location and offering clean, comfortable accommodation, good food, friendly staff and many facilities to spoil you on your holiday. Come and experience this fantastic diving combination – it is unbeatable!

Eco Divers is home to The Digital Centre, North Sulawesi’s first dedicated photography and videography center, providing full support to our guests who take photos, in terms of rentals, sales, courses, workshops, souvenirs and group videos. We run regular photography ‘shoot-out’ competitions.

We offer our guests many comfort and safety features to relax and enjoy their dive holiday

Purpose built boats fitted with jump gates & stainless steel ladders
DAN oxygen & First Aid onboard
VHF radio, GPS, mobile phone, life jackets, life rings, navigation lights
Shaded salon with comfortable seating, sundeck, toilets & Showers, fresh towels
Maximum 8 divers per boat, maximum 4 divers per guide guaranteed
Free snacks, fruit, unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day
Camera room with storage, battery charging and computer
Snorkelers / boat-sitters also catered to

Minahasa Lagoon Resort

Both the exterior of the buildings and the interior furnishings are made from the excellent wood from the nearby Molucca Islands. The typical stones of the area have been used for fittings, bridges, and protection so that the resort is in perfect harmony with the surrounding atmosphere.

Beach Cottages sits on a coralline black sand beach

All the cottages have been built in the typical architectural style of the region. Besides the central restaurant, where the finest international cuisine is served along side tasty local specialties, there is the charming jungle restaurant immersed in the vegetation and high on the lagoon, a characteristic and delightful ‘hut’ where the most traditional recipes of the region can be discovered.

The infinity swimming pool is “lowered” into the sea, in front of the restaurant. In the evening, the illumination creates a suggestive play of lights which pleasantly accompanies a candle light dinner.

The Minahasa Lagoon Spa

The Infinity Pool looks out towards Manado Tua

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8D6N Diving @ Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay, New Britain, Papua New Guinea

tim — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:09:34 +0000

8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $2,835 per diver (low season) including return airfare ex-Singapore

Walindi Plantation Resort is an intimate dive resort catering to a maximum of 29 guests. Being just a 45-minute drive from Hoskins Airport in West New Britain, it is a quick and easy trip. Walindi can be reached from Port Moresby first by plane to Hoskins, and then by car (1 hour).

Bright and breezy room in Walindi Plantation Resort

The hotel is surrounded by tropical rainforest and opens out to the Kimbe Bay, known for its diving sites. The surrounding diving sites, which can be reached in less than an hour, are especially attractive. Walindi is therefore considered as a grade one destination for scuba diving.

Underwater, Kimbe Bay supports an incredibly diverse marine habitat. World famous dives sites like Ema, South Bay, Inglis Shoal, North Ema, Christine’s, Susan’s, and Restorff Island are only a few of the more than 200 reefs and dive sites sprinkled throughout Kimbe Bay. All are pristine and protected by a rigid policy of “Look but don’t touch.”

70% of all coral species in the Indo-Pacific region are found in Walindi’s waters. No other dive area in the world can boast such diversity. Walindi management policy is committed to supporting this unique ecology both below and above the water. To this end, the resort is supporting the establishment by the European Union of a Nature and Marine Research Centre within the resort grounds, which will continue to monitor and research all aspects of Kimbe Bay and West New Britain ecosystems.

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LOW Season

Low Season Dates
• Jan 05 – Mar 31, 2012 and Dec 01-19, 2012

8D7N Dive Package Cost
Prices per person in SGD dollars

Beach-front Bungalow

SGD $3,225 ~ Double/Twin
SGD $3,015 ~ Triple
SGD $3,855 ~ Single

Plantation House

SGD $2,835 ~ Double/Twin
SGD $3,135 ~ Single

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Jan 04, 2013
Subject to availability at resort/liveaboard, and air seats

PEAK Season

PEAK Season Dates
• Jan 01-04, 2012, Apr 01 – Nov 30, 2012 and Dec 20, 2012 – Jan 04, 2013

8D7N Dive Package Cost
Prices per person in SGD dollars

Beach-front Bungalow

SGD $3,225 ~ Double/Twin
SGD $3,015 ~ Triple
SGD $3,855 ~ Single

Plantation House

SGD $2,835 ~ Double/Twin
SGD $3,135 ~ Single

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Jan 04, 2013
Subject to availability at resort/liveaboard, and air seats

Inclusions

Return International economy-class airfare on Air Niugini ‘Q’ Class: SIN/POM/SIN
Return Domestic economy-class airfare on Air Niugini ‘Q’ Class: POM/HKN/POM
Return airport transfers
06 nights accommodation in choice of Plantation House or Beach-front Bungalow
12 guided boat dives over 04 diving days
Tanks, weights, weight belts
All meals and laundry service
Wireless broadband internet access in Walindi Plantation Resort

Exclusions

SGD $150 Air Niugini peak-season surcharge (for all international flights in Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 01-15)
Air Niugini surcharge of SGD $150 for international divers (non-residents in Asia)
All airport taxes to HKN return, approx. SGD $853 per person
Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $56)
Dive equipment rental
Personal expenditure like phone calls, spa treatments, etc.
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
Environmental & Safety Fees

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Jan 04, 2013
Subject to availability at resort/liveaboard, and air seats

The Resort

Walindi Plantation Resort

Accommodation

Consists of 12 self-contained Beach-front Bungalows and surrounded by rainforest gardens. The bungalows are constructed from local materials with thatched roofs. They are fully screened, with private bathroom facilities, kitchenette, a double and single bed and ceiling fans
The 3 Plantation House lodge rooms have 2 single beds, ceiling fans, tea/coffee making and shared bathroom facilities.
The central area consists of dining room, lounge and bar area, swimming pool and sundeck.

Amenities

All meals and laundry services are included, during your stay
Lounge & Library: Situated in the main Plantation House, with comfortable seating and extensive range of marine, fiction & non-fiction literature.
Bar: Comprehensive with mixed drinks, beer & selection of wines.
The Dining Room: Next to lounge area, each night has buffet meals with a large range of tasty dishes, specializing in Asian cuisine. Teas and freshly ground coffee available at all times in dining room.
Coffee & tea making facilities also available in bungalows.
Meal Times: Breakfast 7.30am to 9.00am; Lunch 12.30pm; Dinner 7.30pm. Children’s’ meals are available earlier by request.
Baby-sitting & child-minding available on request

Recreational Facilities

Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Snorkelling equipment (available for hire)
Fishing (available with a guide)
Walking (casual short walks with a guide are available)
Boating (outboard powered boats available for hire with a driver)

Scuba Diving

Walindi Diving has 3 dive boats that can carry 6-8 divers on each.
Scuba diving operates everyday on a 02 dives per day basis.
Comprehensive equipment available for hire from dive shop. The resort also has a library and photographic rentals, processing and instruction.

Shore diving up to 17:00 hours @ SGD $10 per person

Shore diving after 17:00 hours @ SGD $20 per person

Night boat dive @ SGD $90 per person

Nitrox @ SGD $8 per fill

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7D6N Diving @ Mabul Water Bungalows, Mabul, Sabah, Borneo

tim — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:25:45 +0000

Mabul Water Bungalow is a fabulous floating dive-resort situated at Mabul Island overlooking the world-known Sipadan Island which is 15-minutes away by speedboat.

There are fifteen (15) stilted wooden-type bungalows entirely built over water offering sheer comfort. Each bungalow exquisitely furnished with contemporary decor, equipped with remote control air-conditioner, ceiling fan, private bathroom-hot/cold shower and toilet, spacious private balcony offer panoramic vistas of blue sea, colour TV with satellite channels, mini bar and in-room safety box.

Facilities includes a large and airy restaurant for dining, a souvenirs shop selling variety of t-shirts, accessories and gifts, a business center with internet service, a dive center and an office taking care all the guests registration, billings and spa.

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5D4N Dive Cost

7D6N Dive Package Cost
Prices per person in USD

USD $2,300 Diver Twin
USD $3,450 Diver Single
USD $1,565 Non-diver Twin
USD $2,347 Non-diver Single

Extension Night including diving
Prices per person in USD

USD $301 Diver Twin
USD $451 Diver Single
USD $241 Non-diver Twin
USD $361 Non-diver Single

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Inclusions

Transfer between: Tawau – Semporna Jetty – Mabul Water Bungalow – Tawau by van and speedboat >/li>
04 nights Bungalow type accommodation on twin-sharing basis with attached bathroom and the facilities of hot shower and the comfort of air-conditioning
All food and hot beverage while at the resort (excluding alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks)
03 combination boat dives per day with divemaster on Mabul, Kapalai or nearby islands (except on arrival & departure day)
01 day diving at Sipadan Island
Unlimited jetty diving on Mabul Island’s house reefs
Use of tanks with air, weights and weight belt

Exclusions

All airfare and airport taxes
Night boat diving costs RM50 per diver for 04 divers or more, and RM150/per boat for 01-03 divers
All equipment rental
All other consumption like alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks
Tips & gratuities for Resort & dive crew

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Entry Permit to Sipadan Island

Please be informed that all daily entry to dive or visit to Sipadan Island will be subject to approval by the Sabah Parks Management, which is in control of issuing the entry permit. The total number of divers or visitors allowed to visit Sipadan Island is restricted now to 120 pax per day.

Our resort has been allocated 14 quotas each day out of the 120 pax. Due to this limited quotas our Sales Office in Kota Kinabalu under Explore Asia Tours Sdn Bhd will arrange only for divers who stay 06 nights at standalone chalets and water bungalows to have 01 day diving at Sipadan Island. Please note there is no first come first serve basis.

The fee for Entry Permit to Sipadan Island is MYR $40.00 per person per day for divers, non-divers, visitors and children. This entry permit fee has to be paid on the spot, in the resort.

As for guests who are staying at standard chalet based on our NON Sipadan Package (less than 6 nights), the permit for diving at Sipadan is NOT GUARANTEED.

Or you have the option to buy permit and diving from other resorts based on the market price. This is subject to availability. For further information, please contact us.

We will not be held responsible for not being able to provide diving at Sipadan due to the conservation measures by the Government.

However, should the entry permit to Sipadan Island is not been approved, we can offer alternative diving at nearby islands such as Si Amil, Kapalai, Mabul, Mataking & Ligitan where there is no restrictions on these islands.

Flights, etc.

Recommended Arrival Flights to Tawau Airport

MH2121 BKI/TWU 07:00/07:45 – 09:30 boat transfer to Mabul Water Bungalow
AK5152 KUL/TWU 07:20/10:05 – 13:00 boat transfer to Mabul Water Bungalow
MH2137 BKI/TWU 13:15/14:00 – 16:30 boat transfer to Mabul Water Bungalow

Recommended Departure Flights from Tawau Airport

AK5153 TWU/KUL 10:30/13:15 – 07:00 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
MH2134 TWU/BKI 14:40/15:25 – 11:00 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
MH2148 TWU/BKI 21:00/21:45 – 15:00 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
AK5157 TWU/KUL 21:00/21:45 – 15:00 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow

Important Notes

The total number of divers or visitors allowed to visit Sipadan island is now restricted to 120 persons per day. Visits are allowed on the basis of the Entry Permit, which the Sabah Parks Management is in control and responsible for.
The diving in Sipadan Island is limited due to this restriction. This Entry Permit fee has to be paid on the spot, in the resort if the approval is obtained. Please take note that the permit to Sipadan Island is NOT GUARANTEED.
Should the Entry Permit to Sipadan Island not be approved, we will offer alternative diving at nearby islands such as Si Amil, Roach Reef, Kapalai or Mabul where there is no restrictions. Dive sites and diving schedule will be arranged at the discretion of the resort management.
The Sipadan Island Entry Permit costs RM40 per person per day.

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7D6N Diving @ Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART), Mabul, Sabah, Borneo

tim — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:26:50 +0000

Although you can still walk around the entire island in less than an hour, Mabul is considerably larger than Sipadan, and boasts two resorts and a large village, mainly home to fisherman and employees (and their families) of the two resorts.

Sipadan and Mabul couldn’t be more different. While the interior of Sipadan is untouched tropical forest, Mabul is predominantly made up of actively producing coconut trees. Practically every tree on the island is numbered and is associated with a distinct individual who cares for the tree and harvests the coconuts.

The SMART Divers Resort is nestled in a coconut grove on the south-east side of the island overlooking the water and near-by Sipadan Island. It consists of 40 wooden duplex chalets with each room featuring two oversized single beds, a couch, shelves, ceiling fan, flyscreened windows, air-conditioning, a private en-suite offering free-flowing hot and cold fresh water and a front veranda.

The public buildings include a main house which is an open air pavilion where meals are taken, an air-conditioned lounge, called The Deco, set aside for watching videos, and a huge lock-up airing shed for storing your equipment each evening.

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7D6N Dive Cost

7D6N Dive Package Cost
Prices per person in USD

USD $1,570 Diver Twin
USD $2,355 Diver Single
USD $1,186 Non-diver Twin
USD $1,779 Non-diver Single

Extension Night Includes diving
Prices per person in USD

USD $209 Diver Twin
USD $104 Diver Single
USD $188 Non-diver Twin
USD $282 Non-diver Single

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Inclusions

Transfers between: Tawau – Semporna Jetty – Sipadan-Mabul Resort – Tawau by van and speedboat
Chalet type accommodation on standalone twin-sharing basis with attached bathroom and the facilities of hot shower and the comfort of air-conditioning
All food and hot beverage while at the resort (excluding alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks)
03 boat combinations dives per day with divemaster on Mabul, Kapalai or nearby island (no. of dives on arrival day depends of your arrival time at the resort, and no diving on departure day even if not flying)
01 day guaranteed 03 boat dives at Sipadan Island
Unlimited jetty (unguided) diving on Mabul’s house reef between 07:00 and 22:00 hours
Use of tanks with air, weights and weight belt

Exclusions

All airfare and airport taxes
Additional day boat dives can be scheduled with the resort at USD $27 per dive/per diver. A separate Liability/Release Form must be signed.
Night boat diving surcharge of USD $50 per dive/per boat for 01-03 divers, and USD $17 per dive/per diver for a group of minimum 04 divers. This must be scheduled with resort and charged locally.
All equipment rental
All other consumption like alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew

Entry Permit to Sipadan Island

Our resort has been allocated 14 quotas each day out of the 120 pax. Due to this limited quotas our Sales Office in Kota Kinabalu under Explore Asia Tours Sdn Bhd will arrange only for divers who stay 6 nights at standalone chalets and water bungalows to have 1 day diving at Sipadan Island. Please note there is no first come first serve basis.

The fee for Entry Permit to Sipadan Island is MYR $40.00 per person per day for divers, non-divers, visitors and children. This entry permit fee has to be paid on the spot, in the resort.

Or you have the option to buy permit and diving from other resorts based on the market price. This is subject to availability. For further information, please contact us.

We will not be held responsible for not being able to provide diving at Sipadan due to the conservation measures by the Government.

Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART)

Sipadan-Mabul Resort is located at the southern tip of Pulau Mabul overlooking Sipadan.

The Resort has 45 beach chalets (22 are stand alone chalets) which could accommodate 90 guests at any one time. All the chalets have attached toilet with hot shower facilities and the comfort of air-conditioning which is available for 24 hours. Electrical outlet is 220 Volt AC. Accommodation is built from native materials.
A vinyl swimming pool measuring 41 ft X 21 ft with a 6 ft deep end.
A glass bottom boat 12 ft long, excellent for non-divers, who can enjoy the beauty of underwater marine life.
A large dining hall/bar area is used for meals, socializing, dancing and staff shows. Coconut drinks, carbonated soft drinks, beer and wine can be purchased at the bar.
A small sundry shop sell a range of T-Shirts, films, batteries, toiletries, souvenirs etc. An office takes care of the registration and billing; it is equipped with a Mobile Telephone/Fax for communications with the mainland.

Other resort activities offered

PADI Diving Courses (from Open Water to Divemaster level)
Scuba Skills Refresher Course
Discover Scuba Diving
Technical Diving Courses
Nitrox Diving
PADI / TDI Specialty Courses
Snorkelling
Beach Volley Ball
Diving trips at nearby islands
Fishing at nearby Mabul Island
Table tennis
Ocean kayak
Beach volley ball

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5D4N Diving @ Lankayan Dive Resort, Sandakan, Sabah, Borneo

tim — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:17:58 +0000

A tiny jewel-like island in the Sulu Sea, just a 90-minute boat ride north of Sandakan, Lankayan has been declared part of an immense Marine Protected Area to adopt the eco-tourism concept. Unpopulated and covered by thick tropical island vegetation on its topside, this peaceful, untouched little bit of paradise is ringed by an endless pure of white sandy beach.

Lankayan Dive Resort, just a 90-minute boat ride from Sandakan.

The Resort offers simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in all 16 wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront double-occupancy chalets and 2 bungalows which consist of 4 and 5 units of standard room respectively.

While the ideal destination for those who search for tranquility and relaxation in a virgin natural setting and for families with children, Lankayan Island has also become one of the hottest diving destination on the map today: its dive sites – all just a few minutes away – boast unbelievable colorful macro, fauna, fascinating wrecks.

From March to May each year, gigantic and gentle whale sharks can be found in the waters surrounding the island.

Lankayan Island, being situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor, is also a nesting place and foraging ground for sea turtles; most commonly the Green Turtle and Hawksbill Turtle. Guests will have the chance to see turtles nesting as well as new hatchlings of baby turtles released to the sea especially in season from June to September.

Enquiry

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5D4N Dive Cost

5D4N Package Cost
Prices per person in MYR $

MYR $3,400.00 – Diver Twin
MYR $2,740.00 – Non-diver Twin
MYR $1,420 – Child (below 12-years old sharing chalet with parents)

Extension Night
Prices per person in MYR $

MYR $775 – Diver Twin (includes diving)
MYR $625 – Non-diver Twin
MYR $325 – Child (below 12-years old sharing chalet with parents)

Other Rates
Prices per person in MYR $

Single supplement surcharge at 50% of above rates
Triple-share occupants gets a 5% discount

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Inclusions

Return road transfers from Sandakan Airport private jetty at Sandakan Yacht Club
Return boat transfers to Lankayan Island
04 nights in Chalet
03 buffet-style meals a day
Tea/coffee, cold water and cordial served throughout the day
03 guided boat dives per day accept on arrival & departure days
- Last dive must not violate 24-hour NO FLY POLICY
Scuba tanks, weight belt with weights
Unlimited self-guided buddy shore diving in front of Dive Centre
Self-guided night buddy diving in front of Dive Centre for certified divers
Snorkelling around the resort for non-divers (limited snorkelling gear available)
Conservation Fees

Exclusions

All airfare and airport taxes
All equipment rental; resort has limited gear available
All other consumption other than served during standard meals
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
Pre and post trip accommodation and meals in Sandakan
Optional visit to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre on departure day from Lankayan Island (excludes Sepilok Entrance Fee of MYR $30 payable at the Rehabilitation Centre)

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Boat Schedules

Boat Schedules to/from Lankayan Island Resort

Sandakan to Lankayan: 10.00am
Lankayan to Sandakan: 07.00am

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5D4N Diving @ Reef Dive Resort, Mataking, Sabah, Borneo

tim — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:16:24 +0000

The Reef Dive Resort at Mataking Island is an exclusive romantic & diving destination in the Celebes Sea, located just 40 minutes boat ride from Semporna, East Coast of Sabah in Malaysia.

Aerial shot of Reef Dive Resort ©Louis Pang

It is a promised island paradise with majestic treasures, natural warmth and friendship for holiday makers, spa lovers, honeymooners and divers alike. Whether it is a retreat for yourself or exciting undersea exploration, you’ll find Mataking the perfect choice.

The resort is caressed by the tropical sea breeze. Our executive chalets and deluxe rooms designed in traditional architecture offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation for up to 70 guests in a serene and cozy environment.

Enjoy Malaysian and International cuisine with an enticing spread of fresh local sea food or relish the weekend barbecued favorites at our sea facing restaurant.

Enquiry

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'Local' Divers

5D4N Dive Package Cost in MYR for *Local divers

*Local divers refer to divers who ARE RESIDENTS of Singapore & Malaysia

Villa Room

MYR $4,100 Diver Twin/Triple
MYR $3,560 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Extension Night

MYR $975 Diver Twin/Triple (includes diving)
MYR $850 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Chalet Room

MYR $3,300 Diver Twin/Triple
MYR $2,760 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Extension Night

MYR $775 Diver Twin/Triple (includes diving)
MYR $650 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Premier Deluxe Room (Run of House)

MYR $2,700 Diver Twin/Triple
MYR $2,160 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Extension Night

MYR $625 Diver Twin/Triple (includes diving)
MYR $500 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Other Rates

Single room – 50% of above rates
Child below 12 years – 50% of above rates
Child below 04 years – 30% of above rates
Infant below 01 year – Free of Charge

10% Holiday & Peak Surcharge applies during

Golden Week
- Apr 28 – May 06, 2012
Month of August, 2012
Christmas & New Year

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

International Divers

5D4N Dive Package Cost in MYR for **International Divers

**International divers refers to divers who ARE NOT RESIDENTS of Singapore & Malaysia

Villa Room

MYR $5,085 Diver Twin/Triple
MYR $4,485 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Extension Night

MYR $1,215 Diver Twin/Triple (includes diving)
MYR $1,080 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Chalet

MYR $4,200 Diver Twin/Triple
MYR $3,610 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Extension Night

MYR $1,000 Diver Twin/Triple (includes diving)
MYR $860 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Premier Deluxe Room (Run of House)

MYR $3,545 Diver Twin/Triple
MYR $2,950 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Extension Night

MYR $830 Diver Twin/Triple (includes diving)
MYR $695 Non-diver Twin/Triple

Other Rates

Single room – 50% of above rates
Child below 12 years – 50% of above rates
Child below 04 years – 30% of above rates
Infant below 01 year – Free of Charge

10% Holiday & Peak Surcharge applies during

Golden Week
- Apr 28 – May 06, 2012
Month of August, 2012
Christmas & New Year

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Inclusions

Meet/greet at Tawau airport
Return road/boat transfers from Tawau airport to Reef Resort
04 nights in twin-share air-conditioned room
All meals with free flow of coffee/tea and light snacks
Complimentary use of jacuzzi
03 guided boat dives per day around the islands (Mataking / Pandanan / Bohayan / Kelapuan / Timba
timba / Pom Pom) accept on arrival & departure days
Scuba tanks, weight belt with weights
Unlimited self-guided buddy diving at Mataking House Reef

Exclusions

All airfare and airport taxes
All equipment rental; Resort has limited gear available
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Diving Sipadan

Supplementary Sipadan Trip
Surcharge of RM 1,200 per return boat trip to Sipadan (shared by maximum of 07 divers)

The world renown divers’ paradise is located about 80 minutes speed boat ride from Mataking.
One boat can accommodate up to a maximum of 07 divers with 02 boat dives at Sipadan Island.
Sipadan trips are subjected to weather conditions and boat/dive guide availability. The resort values guest safety as paramount.
Sipadan Government Levy / Entry Permit
- When making Sipadan trip bookings, advance notice is required (preferably 1 month before arrival)
- There is NO GUARANTEE that we can obtain permits due to limited spaces especially if it is a last minute request, and is to be applied paid upon confirmation or else, the resort will have the right to deny any guest from entering Sipadan Island.
- The fee is RM 40 per person and is valid for ONE (1) day only. This is subject to change.
- This levy charge is to be paid separately as it is NOT included in any of our packages.
- In the event of bad weather and the trip has to be cancelled, or if the guest cancels on personal reasons, the Permit paid is NOT REFUNDABLE or transferable to a later date. The resort will not be responsible for such losses rendered by the guests

Boat schedules

Bus/Boat Schedules to/from Reef Resort

Tawau/Semporna/Reef Resort
- 08.00/09.30/10.30 and
- 14.15/16.00/17.00
Reef Resort/Semporna/Tawau
- 11.00/12.15/13.45 and
- 14.00/15.15/14.45

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5D4N Diving @ Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, Sipadan, Sabah, Borneo

tim — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:51:04 +0000

Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort is located on the sea just 15 minutes from Sipadan. It is a unique “Water Village” resort, offering guests excellent rooms and fantastic serenity of the surrounding sea, combined with first class macroworld diving around more than thirty dive sites. Sitting on its sturdy stilts on shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs. Planned and built in full style as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight – but boasting a mile-long sandbank of powdery blindingly white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure.

The Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort

Today, Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort has 50 luxurious and roomy water chalets to offer complete with hot and cold shower with bath tub, abundance of fresh water from mainland for daily use, the Resort offers great food, surprisingly roomy and elegant twin-sharing wooden chalets with huge private balconies and attached bathrooms, and a couple of miles of walkways for those who like to take their morning jog while looking at thousands of fish just a few inches beneath their feet. Meals are served in the terraced, open central structure, while a big western sundeck allow divers to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat with a background of fabulous tropical sunsets. The Resort offers three dives a day plus, if requested, day trips at Sipadan & Mabul. Divers say “The Best of Two Worlds” diving in Sipadan and the macro paradise of Kapalai “.

Enquiry Form

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5D4N Dive

5D4N Dive Package Cost
Prices per person in MYR $

MYR $3,670.00 – Diver Twin
MYR $2,936.00 – Non-diver Twin
MYR $1,468.00 – Child (below 12-years old sharing chalet with parents)

Extension Night
Prices per person in MYR $

MYR $880.00 – Diver Twin (includes diving)
MYR $704.00 – Non-diver Twin
MYR $352.00 – Child (below 12-years old sharing chalet with parents)

Other Rates

Triple-share occupants gets a 5% discount
Single supplement surcharge at 50% of Twin rates

Groups

One (01) person FOC for every Eight (08) paying persons
Condition: ALL MUST Arrive and Depart on the SAME DATES

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Inclusions

Return road/boat transfers from Tawau airport to Semporna Private Jetty and Sipadan-Kapalai Resort
04 nights in twin-share room
03 buffet-style meals a day
Afternoon snacks
Tea/coffee, cold water and cordial served throughout the day
03 guided boat dives per day around the islands accept on arrival & departure days
- Guests staying in Semporna or Tawau on departure day will be provided with 01 (one) dive only.
- Last dive must not violate 24-hour NO FLY POLICY.
Scuba tanks, weight belt with weights
Unlimited self-guided buddy diving in front of Dive Centre
Self-guided night buddy diving only for certified divers
Snorkelling around the resort for non-divers (limited snorkel gear available for rental)
Sipadan Permit (if successful in ballot)

Exclusions

All airfare and airport taxes
All equipment rental; Resort has limited gear available
All other consumption other than served during standard meals
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
Pre and post trip accommodation and meals in Tawau or Semporna

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

IMPORTANT

Owing to the tremendous popularity of the Sipadan drop off, the Sabah Parks Management was forced to introduce a permit system to safeguard the fragile underwater environment and limit the number of divers to 120 per day on this particular site. As a result, each dive center must compete for allocated 120 permits per day to dive the Sipadan reef walls.
These permits are allocated only 24 hours prior to each new dive day.
Please take note that the permit to Sipadan Island is NOT GUARANTEED.

Boat schedules, etc.

Boat Schedules to/from Sipadan-Kapalai Resort

Semporna to Sipadan-Kapalai: 09:30am, 01:00pm and 04:00pm
Sipadan-Kapalai to Semporna: 06:30am, 09:30am and 01:30pm

Check In / Check Out

Check In : 02:00pm
Check Out : 12:00pm

Meal times

Breakfast : 07:00am – 10:30am
Lunch : 12:30pm – 02:00pm
Dinner : 07:00pm – 08:30pm

The Resort

The Sipadan-Kapalai Resort

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Scuba Diving @ Loloata Island Resort, Bootless Bay, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

tim — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:11:06 +0000

New low prices from Loloata Island Resort!

5D3N, 6-dives package from SGD $1,790 per diver, including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore

Loloata Island Resort, just 15 minutes from the Port Moresby Airport

Loloata Island Resort offers the unique qualities of convenience and natural beauty. The resort island is only 15 minutes from the international airport in Port Moresby, but you’ll feel like you’re a world away on this beautiful Melanesian garden isle.

Loloata and its surrounding reefs and islands are the perfect nature study and are regularly visited by botanists, marine biologists and others with a special interest in our flora, fauna and rarer marine species.

To scuba divers, Loloata Island Resort means great diving, and a chance to observe some of the world’s greatest coral reefs and meet a myriad of marine animals in their natural habitat. Underwater photo enthusiasts find a dazzling array of great fish, corals and invertebrate subjects only minutes away from the dock aboard our new deluxe dive boat. Everyone enjoys the meals — from the morning breakfast cooked to order to the hearty lunch and dinner buffets — combining the best local produce and Melanesian specialties with a menu designed for the discriminating palate.

Enquiry

Enquiry / Booking Form

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5D3N

5D3N Dive Package Cost

Fan-cooled room

SGD $1,790 Twin
SGD $1,910 Single

Air-conditioned room

SGD $1,820 Twin/Double
SGD $1,970 Single

Children

SGD $1,035 Child (02-12 years, sharing with parents, no diving)

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

5D3N Itinerary
(every Tue/Sat and Thu/Mon)

Day 01 / Tue or Thu / Depart Singapore
Day 02 / Wed or Fri / Arrive Port Moresby, transfer to Loloata, 02 dives
Day 03 / Thu or Sat / Loloata, 03 dives
Day 04 / Fri or Sun / Loloata, 02 dives
Day 05 / Sat or Mon / Depart Port Moresby

8D6N

Dive Package Cost

Fan-cooled room

SGD $2,945 Twin/Double
SGD $3,185 Single

Air-conditioned room

SGD $3.005 Twin
SGD $3,305 Single

Children

SGD $1,335 Child (02-12 years, sharing with parents, no diving)

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

8D6N Itinerary
(departs ex-SIN every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)

Day 01 / Depart Singapore
Day 02 / Arrive Port Moresby, transfer to Loloata, 02 dives
Day 03 / Loloata, 03 dives
Day 04 / Loloata, 03 dives
Day 05 / Loloata, 03 dives
Day 06 / Loloata, 03 dives
Day 07 / Loloata, 02 dives
Day 08 / Depart Port Moresby

Extensions

Extension night including 03 dives

Fan-cooled room

SGD $385 Twin
SGD $425 Single

Air-conditioned room

SGD $395 Twin/Double
SGD $445 Single

Children

SGD $100 Child (02-12 years, sharing with parents, no diving)

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

Inclusions

Return international airfare SIN/POM/SIN on Air Niugini ‘Q’ Class
Return airport/ferry transfers
03 /06 nights in choice of fan-cooled or air-conditioned room in Loloata Island Resort
07 /16 guided boat dives over 03 /06 diving days
Tanks, weights, weight belts
All meals including tea/coffee & fruits

Exclusions

SGD $150 Air Niugini surcharge for other non-Asian divers
SGD $165 Air Niugini peak-season surcharge (for all international flight in Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 01-15)
All airport taxes to POM return (currently SGD $650+ per person)
Visa on Arrival @ PGK100 per person (~ SGD $56)
Dive equipment rental
Personal expenditure like phone calls, laundry, spa treatments, etc.
Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
DANS insurance is recommended
Environmental & Safety Fees

Validity

Apr 01, 2012 – Mar 31, 2013

The Resort

Loloata Resort

22 beach front units accommodating up to three (3) persons per room – (extra beds can be arranged for families). All units have ensuite bathroom and balcony.
Licensed restaurant which serves either fixed menu or smorgabord meals and a fully stocked bar. Special diets can be catered for by prior arrangement.
Conference facilities are available on the island.
The Resort runs 24 hour 240 volt power.
Fresh water is supplied from rainwater tanks and two desalination plants.
Visa and Mastercard credit cards are accepted.

New room in Loloata Island Resort

Diving on Loloata Island Resort

Dive Boats

Two 10 metre purpose-built aluminum dive boats powered by Volvo diesel engines. The boats carry up to 10 divers plus crew at up to 20 knots. Equipped with electronic navigation, VHF radio, life jackets, life raft, flares, oxygen, first aid and an EPIRB. A hot/cold shower is available for rinsing. Towels, refreshments and snacks are provided.

Loloata dive boat

Dive Store

Rental equipment – Scubapro regulators and BCDs, Suunto/Aladin dive computers, masks, snorkels, fins and wetsuits. Torches and cameras are not available for rent at this time.
Scuba equipment repairs and servicing to most common brands.
Retail sales – BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks, snorkels, fins, torches and various accessories.
A wet area is provided behind the Dive Centre for washing and drying cameras/videos and diving gear.
240 volt charging outlets available. These are Australian type sockets. Adaptors for UK, Europe and USA are available for purchase on the Island.

Dive Itinerary

Boat departs Lolotata Island Resort Jetty at 08:00AM for 2 morning dives returning to the Island at midday for lunch.
Boat departs Loloata Island Resort Jetty at 02:00PM for one afternoon dive returning to the Island at around 04:30PM
Night dives are available on request.

Non-Diving Activities

Snorkeling
Line fishing
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Beachwalks
Bushwalks
Sightseeing Tours
Artifact Shopping Trips in and around Port Moresby

View from new rooms

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Diving Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban & Maratua, Indonesia onboard The Panunee Yacht

tim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:42:27 +0000

The diving sites around Sangalaki, Maratua and Derawan, off the east coast of Indonesian Borneo, have been a guarded secret for some time, but only recently have liveaboard dive boats started to come here – and there are still not many.

Panunee Yacht

One such boat is the high class, luxury motor yacht, Panunee, which takes a summer break from the Andaman Sea routine to sail here during the South West monsoon season, July to October.

The Panunee Yacht is a 32m long yacht offering leisure liveaboard adventure with various cabins (2 Suites, 4 Deluxe, and 4 Studios) each with individual air conditioning. Each facility is designed for your privacy. All 3 decks are properly utilised for your comfort and convenience.

The Panunee Yacht offers one week dive safaris from the port of Tarakan, East Kalimantan, which is accessible by flight from either Balikpapan (reached from Singapore or Jakarta) or Tawau in the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Enquiry

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Suggested Itinerary

DERAWAN – SANGALAKI – KAKABAN
From July to October every year.

Embarkation / Disembarkation: Tarakan Port, Indonesia
Night on board: 6 nights
Diving days: 5 days

Day 01 / Arrive Tarakan port, embark Panunee, boat orientation & crew introduction, etc.
Day 02 / Full diving day in Derawan area
Day 03 / Full diving day in Maratua area
Day 04 / Full diving day in Kakaban area & Jelly Fish Lake
Day 05 / Full diving day in Sangalaki area
Day 06 / Full diving day in Derawan Island area
Day 07 / Disembark Panunee, transfer to Tarakan airport

Trip Cost & Dates

Trip Cost

Deluxe/Studio THB 58,000 per diver

Suite THB 63,000 per diver

Trip Dates

Jul 25-31, 2012

Aug 04-10, 2012

Aug 11-17, 2012

Aug 18-24, 2012

Aug 25-31, 2012

Sep 01-07, 2012

Sep 08-14, 2012

Sep 15-21, 2012

Sep 22-28, 2012

Sep 28 – Oct 06, 2012

Oct 06-12, 2012

Oct 13-19, 2012

Oct 20-26, 2012

» Click here for the latest Panunee Yacht Schedules & Cost

Inclusions

Inclusions

Accommodation onboard The Panunee as booked

All meals, snacks, beverages like coffee/tea, and drinking water

Guided diving in Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban & Maratua

Tanks, weight & weight belts

Exclusions

Return domestic airfare Balikpapan – Tarakan – Balikpapan

Travel Insurance

Fuel Surcharge, if any, to be advised on booking date and to be paid on check in date

Land transfers

Tarakan Port Fee

Entry Fee to diving area in Berau (covering all dive sites in the route): USD $100/pax

Nitrox Fill: USD $8/$25/$100 Per Tank/Day/Trip

Dive equipment rental

Terms & Conditions

Terms of Payment

Deposit 30% within 7 days of booking

Final Payment 45 days prior to departure

Late Bookings 100% payment within 48 hrs of booking

Terms of Cancellation

More than 90 days prior departure Refund of deposit less THB 10,000

90 to 45 days prior to departure Deposit Forfeited

Less than 45 days prior to departure No Refund

All cancellations or reservation changes must be made in writing

Panunee

» Click here for Dive sites in Derawan, Sangalaki & Kakaban

Panunee Yacht is a 32m long, steel-hulled, vessel furnished to the highest standards, accommodating up to 20 divers in great comfort. She is managed by a professional crew and dive team with over 10 years operational experience.

Panunee’s 08 cabins and 02 suite rooms are located on the main and lower decks.
Each has private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and plenty of storage space.

A wide sundeck, located in front of the wheelhouse, is furnished with padded sun beds where you can sit with a long, refreshing drink and soak up the sun.

Panunee’s extensive dive deck allows offers plenty of space comfortable gearing up with individual storage and dressing areas. There are stations for 30 tanks and 05 rinse tanks for dive and photographic equipment. Dive entry is from a dive platform at the stern.

The Panunee dive team have at least 10 years of experience and are familiar with dealing with the needs of photographers and videographers.

The “Andaman room” is a multimedia room & library, equipped with multi-system video, DVD player and slide projector, offering additional resources for the keen underwater photographer.

Accommodation
All staterooms are fitted with queen-size or twin beds and daily cleaned. There are full facilities such as individual air-conditioners, wardrobes, reading lights, wide storage space, and pipe-in music.

Suites
2 Suite staterooms are fitted with a queen-size beds, en-suited toilets with hot showers, individually controlled air-conditioning, wardrobes, mirrors, working desks, reading lights, wide storage space and piped-in music.

Deluxe Cabins & Studios
7 Deluxe staterooms are fitted with twin beds and individual air-conditioners, wardrobes, mirrors, reading Lights, wide storage space, panoramic windows and piped-in music.

2 Studio staterooms are specially designed for underwater photographers/ videographers. Twin beds can be lifted up to equip housings conveniently. Electric sockets are provided for battery charging, plus a blow gun is supplied to clean and dry housings.

8D7N Diving Christmas Island! from AUD $2,090 per diver ex-KUL

tim — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:07:24 +0000

The return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island has been suspended until further notice.

Owing to its location on the edge of the Java Trench, the island drops off into the ocean depths in excess of 3,000m. With many spectacular Drop Off dive sites including Rhoda Wall, The Leap and the amazing views of Perpendicular Wall, may include such sights as lion fish, moray eels, manta rays, reef sharks, mammerheads, enormous tuna, varous coral species and turtles, depending on the location, and the season.

This magnificent wall is just one of 60 dive sites around Christmas Island. ©CITA

Witness Coconut Point wih its show of Gorgonian Gardens on the wall face and after a small swim through caverns, offers divers the opportunity to see nudibranches and flatworms.

View the stalactite formations after surfacing the island’s largest cave systems, Thundercliff Cave. Other cave sites can also be visited including Lost Cave and the Boat Cave, both offering fantastic views of corals and marine life.

With warm 27℃ waters, visibility often reaching 50 metres, and with over 40 dive locations to choose from, diving on Christmas Island is truly a once in a lifetime experience!

» Free & Easy, and Fly/Drive packages for non-divers can be found on our 8D7N Christmas Island page.

Enquiry
Enquiry Form
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Tour Cost ex-KUL
The return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island has been suspended until further notice.

Dive Package Cost ex-Kuala Lumpur
Flight departs Kuala Lumpur every Friday from Apr 02, 2010

AUD $ TBA Twin VQ3 Lodge Standard

AUD $ TBA Twin Sunset Lodge Standard

AUD $ TBA Twin Sunset Lodge Ocean View

AUD $ TBA Twin Sunset Lodge Superior Ocean View

AUD $ TBA Twin Mango Tree Lodge Double/Twin

Other accommodation options may be available – please ask!

High Season Surcharge

Airline High Season Surcharge of AUD $150 per person

Applies for travelling between Dec 01, 2011 – Jan 31, 2012

Package Terms & Conditions

Valid from Aug 01, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012.

Non-refundable deposit of SGD $500 per person is required within 07 days of confirmation.

Balance payment must be made 45 days before arrival on Christmas Island

Amendment fee of AUD $75 applies to each name and date change.

Inclusions

The return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island has been suspended until further notice.

Inclusions

Return economy-class airfare on Christmas Island Air (ex-KUL)

All airport taxes

07 nights in choice of listed accommodation on twin-share basis

12 boat dives over 06 diving days with experienced Dive Guide

Tanks, weight belts with weights plus packed lunch for 06 days

Exclusions

Airline High Season Surcharge of AUD $150 per person

Applies for travelling between Dec 01, 2011 – Jan 31, 2012.

All meals other than a packed lunch on diving days

Transfers to/from dive shop or dive jetty

Personal expenditure like laundry, phone calls, etc.

Package Terms & Conditions

Valid from Aug 01, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012.

Non-refundable deposit of SGD $500 per person is required within 07 days of confirmation.

Balance payment must be made 45 days before arrival on Christmas Island

Amendment fee of AUD $75 applies to each name and date change.

Flight Schedules, etc.,

The return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island has been suspended until further notice.

Flight Schedules, ex-Kuala Lumpur
• FRI MH8484 KUL/XCH 09:20/10:55
• FRI MH8485 XCH/KUL 11:50/15:25

Pictures / Videos

Whalesharks come visit Christmas Island right after the migration of the red crabs

Christmas Island is known as one of the most unique dive locations on the planet. With pristine waters, spectacular corals, an awesome drop off and BIG and bountiful marine life, it offers divers an extraordinary experience that will never be forgotten!

At the onset of the first rains in late November to early December, families of Whale Sharks often appear in the waters surrounding Christmas Island. Feeding on plankton and the billions of Red Crab larvae that are expelled into the sea after the annual migration and spawning of the adult crabs to the water’s edge.

Check out Christmas Island Adventure with Lynn & Su-Anne.

YouTube Diving With Whale Sharks Videos

Diving onboard the Komodo Dancer, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

tim — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:47:30 +0000

The Paradise Dancer operates in the Komodo Marine Park and Alor for the 03 months from June to August 2012.

Paradise Dancer is the largest yacht in the Dancer Fleet coming in at 57 meters (188 feet) in length. Constructed out of wood, she is a three masted motor schooner inspired by the majesty of the US Schooners circa 1800.

The interior style is that of a “floating boutique resort” and features high end amenities guests expect of the Dancer Fleet!

All of the state rooms are larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 180 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) and each cabin has private ensuite facilities and air conditioning. There is also a 470 square foot “Master and Commander Suite ” at the stern of the main deck that features a king size bed, separate sitting area with a sofa, and table with chairs that reminds guests of the “captains quarters” from the schooner design that inspired her.

Enquiry

Enquiry / Booking Form
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2012 Prices

2012 Prices Per Diver in USD $
Prices are based on 7-night and 10-night cruises. One-way cruises alternate Bali to Komodo, or Komodo to Bali.

7-night cruise (from 2013)

Owners

USD $2,559 Twin

Deluxe

USD $2,489 Twin

Twin

USD $2,349 Twin

10-night cruise

Owners

USD $3,655 Twin

Deluxe

USD $3,555 Twin

Twin

USD $3,355 Twin

Inclusions

Cabins as booked

Include all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, local beer, and a glass of wine at dinner

3 transfers between airport, hotel, and yacht
Up to or four dives per day

Shore excursions during the charter

Other standard Dancer Fleet services and amenities.

Exclusions

2012: Excludes National Park Fee USD $90, $200 Fuel Surcharge and round trip domestic flight*. Guests will require a hotel night prior to embarkation and possibly after disembarkation that we will gladly arrange at additional cost.

Note

Nitrox fills (based on availability) are not included in the package

Nitrox divers will be charged USD $150 for a 7-night cruise, USD $200 for a 10-night cruise, or USD $10 per fill

Nitrox fills, instruction and all other services and purchases onboard the Komodo Dancer are subject to local taxes

ALL PACKAGE PRICES ARE IN US$ PER PERSON ON A SHARE BASIS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Cruise Schedules

2012/2013 Cruise Schedules

» Click here for Komodo Dancer 2011/2012 Schedules

Itinerary

Komodo National Park is known for its stunning diversity, spectacular marine life and exciting dive and land adventures. In addition to those great experiences, the Paradise Dancer visits a few new locations to the west of the park to its itinerary to include black sand diving – a “macro Mecca” for photographers and divers who like nothing more than hunting out strange and wonderful critters on the reef and in the sand.

Your Paradise Dancer 10 Day / 9 Night cruises features an enhanced itinerary that allows guests more time diving, more time in the signature area of the Komodo National Park and an opportunity to explore the newly discovered area of the Sangeang Island and Sumbawa.

A sample itinerary follows. Remember—the exact itinerary you sail may vary slightly at the Captain’s discretion due to weather, logistical, or safety concerns.

Your Paradise Dancer 10 Day / 9 Night cruises features an enhanced itinerary that allows guests more time diving, more time in the signature area of the Komodo National Park and an opportunity to explore the newly discovered area of the Sangeang Island and Sumbawa.

A sample itinerary follows. Remember — the exact itinerary you sail may vary slightly at the Captain’s discretion due to weather, logistical, or safety concerns.

09-Night Itinerary

Pre-Embarkation Day
International Arrival at Bali Airport (DPS).
Transfer from airport to a hotel in Bali and check into Bali Hotel.

Day 01 / Embarkation
Transfer from hotel to Bali Airport for domestic flight to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) (Transfer #1)
Fly from Bali to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), on Flores Island
Transfer from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) Airport to Paradise Dancer. (Transfer #2)
Embark Paradise Dancer.
Check-out dive.

Days 02-08 / Diving!
Diving up to 04 dives each day while exploring the region of Komodo National Park, Sangeang Island and Sumbawa.
Areas that may be explored include Labuhanbajo, Sebayor, Gil Lawah Laut, Tatawa, Gili Banta, Nusa Kode, and Padar.

Day 09 / Diving
Diving two dives.

Day 10 / Disembarkation
Transfer from Paradise Dancer to Labuan Bajo Airport (LBJ) (Transfer #3).
Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Flores Island to Bali.
Arrive Bali and transfer to hotel.

Post Disembarkation Day
Transfer from hotel to Bali Airport (DPS).
International Departure Flight for home.

Itinerary Notes
On disembarkation day, while it is possible to board a late night flight for an international departure that evening, a flight delay on the domestic carrier could cause a guest to miss their international flight. Schedule and equipment changes are possible with the inter-island airlines even after ticketing. We highly recommend an additional overnight in Bali upon the conclusion of the cruise in addition to the purchase of Trip Cancellation / Interruption Insurance so that guests have protection and a backup in case this situation would occur.

The Paradise Dancer will schedule domestic flights and purchase a ticket for each guest as part of their package; however, in doing so, Paradise Dancer is only acting as an agent for the airline and is not responsible for, and can accept no responsibility for, cancellations, delays or problems caused by the air carrier

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5D4N Diving Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

tim — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:36:09 +0000

Komodo National Park, which is located between Sumbawa and Flores Island in East Indonesia, which offers you more than 100 excellent dive sites and known as one of the richest and the best marine environments in the world. It is an exciting and challenging place to dive. One day before you start your diving adventure in Komodo, our dive master will brief you at your hotel in Bali to give you all the information needed.

Enquiry

Enquiry / Booking Form
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Itinerary

5D4N Itinerary

Day 01 / Bali – Labuan Bajo
In the morning we will pick you up to take you to the airport for Labuan Bajo (West Flores). The flight will take about 90 minutes. On arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and take you to Bintang Flores Hotel.
After check in, you have the option to relax at the beach or to take a pre-afternoon dive at Bidadari Island. The evening is at your leisure.

Day 02 / Dive at Komodo National Park (Mini Wall – Sebayor Kecil)
After breakfast, our Dive Master will drive you to Labuan Bajo Harbor where you will board on a boat for diving to Mini Wall and Sebayor Kecil at Komodo National Park. Upon arrival at the dive site our Dive Master will give you a dive brief before your first dive.

Mini Wall There are garden of eels on the sandy slopes, shrimp gobies and sweetlips are common. Occasionally, mandarin fish have been spotted in shallow water. This site also features beautiful coral gardens with a high abundance of both hard and soft corals.
Sebayor Kecil Large boulders shelter groups of giant trevally, whitetip reef sharks, coral trout, snappers and emperors.
After enjoying your first and second dive, we will serve you a light meal. After your third dive we will take you back to Bintang Flores Hotel. The evening is free and easy.

Day 03 / Dive at Komodo National Park (Tatawa Kecil –Batu Bolong)
After breakfast, our Dive Master will take you by car to Labuan Bajo Harbor where you will board on a boat to Tatawa Kecil or Batu Bolong at Komodo National Park. A dive brief will be given before your dive.
Rocks, caves and beautiful coral gardens grace the reef on the western side of the islet. Many coral reef fishes including large groupers, snappers, sweetlips, trevally and sharks can be seen. Amazing numbers of Anthias swim amongst colorful fields of branching corals. Dugongs have been spotted here and manta rays are often seen on the southern side of the island.
Lunch will be served after your second dive.
After your third dive we will take you back to Bintang Flores Hotel and overnight.

Day 04 / Dive at Komodo National Park (Pink Beach)
Please get ready after breakfast for your third day of diving. We will board from Labuan Bajo on our fast power boat to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach). There is a great variety of fishes here and also a good selection of critters such as leaf scorpionfish, blue ribbon eels, crocodile fish, nudibranchs, and more.
After your second dive, simple light lunch will be served. Afterwards we will bring you for Komodo Dragon Watching in its habitat in Loh Liang (Komodo Island) or in Loh Buaya (Rinca Island). After enjoying the adventures, we will boat you back to Bintang Flores Hotel. The evening is free and easy.

Day 05 / Labuan Bajo – Bali
After breakfast you have the option for a short city sightseeing or relax at the hotel beach. Later we will take you to Labuan Bajo airport for your flight back to Bali. Our staff will meet you at the airport in Bali and take you to your hotel.

6D5N Itinerary

Days 01 – 03 / Itinerary will be the same as 5D4N itinerary

Day 04 / Dive at Komodo National Park (Pink Beach)
Please get ready after breakfast for your 3rd day of diving. We will board from Labuan Bajo on our fast power boat to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach). There is a great variety of fishes here and also a good selection of critters such as leaf scorpionfish, blue ribbon eels, crocodile fish, nudibranchs, and more.
After your second dive, simple light lunch will be served. Afterwards we will bring you for Komodo Dragon Watching in its habitat in Loh Liang (Komodo Island) or in Loh Buaya (Rinca Island). After enjoying the adventures, we will boat you back to Bintang Flores Hotel. The evening is free and easy.

Day 05 / Dive at Komodo National Park (Crystal Rock – Castle Rock Beach)
Please get ready after breakfast for your 4th day of diving. We will board from Labuan Bajo on our fast power boat to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach). There is a great variety of fishes here and also a good selection of critters such as leaf scorpionfish, blue ribbon eels, crocodile fish, nudibranchs, and more.
After your second dive, simple light lunch will be served. Afterwards we will bring you for Komodo Dragon Watching in its habitat in Loh Liang (Komodo Island) or in Loh Buaya (Rinca Island). After enjoying the adventures, we will boat you back to Bintang Flores Hotel. The evening is free and easy.

Day 06 / Labuan Bajo – Bali
After breakfast you have the option for a short city sightseeing or relax at the hotel beach. Later we will take you to Labuan Bajo airport for your flight back to Bali. Our staff will meet you at the airport in Bali and take you to your hotel.

5D4N Dive

Land Cost
Prices per person in SGD dollars

SGD $1,419 Diver Twin

SGD $1,109 Non-diver Twin

Inclusions

Return domestic airfare from Bali to Labuan Bajo

Return airport transfers at Bali and Labuan Bajo

04 nights twin-share accommodation in Bintang Flores Hotel with daily breakfast

08 guided boat dives over 03 diving days in Komodo National Park

Light lunch and refreshments (snacks, soft drinks, and mineral water)

Visiting Komodo Dragon at Loh Liang or loh Buaya

Tanks, weight-belt and weights

Insurance US$50,000 per person

Exclusions

Indonesian Visa, where applicable

International airfare to/from Bali, and related airport & security taxes

Airport transfers and accommodation in Bali

Conservation Fund at US$25 per person (for length of stay 04-08 days)

Dive equipment gear rental

Personal expenditure like mini-bar, phone calls, laundry bills, spa treatments, etc.

Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew

Local government taxes and other fees at IDR 40,000 per person

Validity

Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2012

6D5N Dive

Land Cost
Prices per person in SGD dollars

SGD $1,744 Diver Twin

SGD $1,310 Non-diver Twin

Inclusions

Return domestic airfare from Bali to Labuan Bajo

Return airport transfers at Bali and Labuan Bajo

05 nights accommodation in Bintang Flores Hotel with daily breakfast

11 guided boat dives over 04 diving days in Komodo National Park

Light lunch and refreshments (snacks, soft drinks, and mineral water)

Visiting Komodo Dragon at Loh Liang or Loh Buaya

Tanks, weight-belt and weights

Insurance US$50,000 per person

Exclusions

Indonesian Visa, where applicable

International airfare to/from Bali, and related airport & security taxes

Airport transfers and accommodation in Bali

Conservation Fund at US$25 per person (for length of stay 04-08 days)

Dive equipment gear rental

Personal expenditure like mini-bar, phone calls, laundry bills, spa treatments, etc.

Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew

Local government taxes and other fees at IDR 40,000 per person

Validity

Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2012

Flight Schedules

DPS/LBJ/DPS Flight Schedules

Only the 2 airlines below offer daily flights to Labuan Bajo.

Indonesian Air Transport (daily flight, except on Silent Day)

DPS/LBJ 10:00/11:30 (subject to change)

LBJ/DPS 12:00/13:30 (subject to change)

Trigana Air (daily flight, except on Silent Day)

DPS/LBJ 09:00/10:30 (subject to change)

LBJ/DPS 11:45/13:15 (subject to change)

Diving PNG onboard the MV FeBrina, New Ireland & New Britain, Papua New Guinea

tim — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:03:47 +0000

The MV FeBrina is one of the world’s best known live-aboard dive boats.
The boat is a 72-foot long vessel taking a maximum of 12 passengers, fully air-conditioned and fitted with every convenience to make your trip one of the most enjoyable you will ever experience.

The MV FeBrina is one of Papua New Guinea’s best known live-aboard dive boats.

The MV FeBrina cruises from Walindi, the world renowned dive resort located on the North Coast of New Britain. Walindi, with its fern draped bungalows nestled amongst beach front rain forest, is a perfect home base from which to begin and end your FeBrina dive trip.

» Click here for MV FeBrina’s current Schedules & Itineraries

Diving Kimbe Bay and all the offshore reefs outside the Bay including the Witu Islands and North Coast “Fathers” reefs, FeBrina is your sea borne platform that provides easy access to spectacular dive areas, offering 4-5 dives per day. Some of those reefs are rarely visited by divers or photographers. They are remote with superb visibility and prolific fish life. Other itineraries are also available during the year such as South Coast New Britain, Rabaul and a longer trip taking in New Hanover reefs.

FeBrina is an extremely comfortable boat in all ways, with a friendly and experienced crew providing top class service. Sea worthy and stable, accommodation is in seven roomy twin share cabins with ample storage space. Meals provided by a top class chef are plentiful and fresh, with lots of fruit between dive snacks.

Diving is easy – FeBrina ties up to permanent moorings on top of the reef thereby eliminating any damage to the delicate substrate. Ample back deck area provides easy access to your dive gear and plenty of room to kit up, and attentive dive crew are on hand to assist divers with camera gear… the next thing you know you are in the water.

“Every dive will be a new experience!”

Enquiry

Enquiry / Booking Form
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Prices & Schedules

Prices

Twin Cabins #3 & #4, shared facilities

USD $370.00 per person per night

Single Cabins #1 & #2, shared facilities

USD $395.00 per person per night

Deluxe Twin Cabin #5 & #6, ensuite

USD $395.00 per person per night

Double Cabin #7, ensuite

USD $395.00 per person per night

Schedules & Itineraries

2012 & 2013 Schedules

Itineraries

Note
Departure time is no earlier than 6:00pm on the first day, and disembarkation is no later than 9:00am on the final day.

Validity

Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2012

Please contact us for very attractive MV FeBrina live-aboard packages, inclusive of return airfare and airport taxes on Air Niugini departing from Singapore.

Inclusions

Inclusion

Airport or hotel transfers on day of departure and disembarkation

Accommodation on board as reserved, maximum 12 guests

All meals, complimentary wine with dinner

4-5 dives per dive day, except on final dive day which is 2-3 dives only

Filled tanks, weight belt and weights

Light laundry service daily

Final night dinner at Walindi resort if charter finishes at Walindi.

Exclusions

Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $50)

Pre and/or post-cruise accommodation at Walindi Plantation and/or any other resort

bar beverages (other than complimentary wine with dinner)

Dive equipment rental

Personal expenditure like phone calls, tipping & gratuities, etc.

Fuel surcharge of US $TBA per person/per night for all trips which do NOT start OR finish at Walindi, i.e. South Coast New Britain itineraries.

Nitrox fills are available @US $10 per Single Tank fill or US $150 for 7-day charters, US $200 for 10-day charters

Environmental & Safety Fees of US$5 per person per day

Note All extra charges, except for Environmental & Safety Fees, can be paid on board with cash (Kina, USD $, AUD $ or EUR €) or credit card (Mastercard/Visa/American Express). However GST of additional 10% will apply to any charges paid on board.

Please contact us for very attractive MV FeBrina live-aboard packages, inclusive of return airfare and airport taxes on Air Niugini departing from Singapore.

Validity

Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2012

MV FeBrina

MV FeBrina Cabins

Single Cabins (#1 and #2)
Aft, 1 twin bed (upper) and 1 twin bed (lower), semi-private facilities, en-suite sink, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily

Twin Cabins (#3 and #4)
Aft, 4 twin beds (2 upper and 2 lower), semi-private facilities, en-suite sink, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily

Deluxe Cabins (#5 and #6)
Forward, 1 large twin bed (lower) and 1 twin bed (upper), private facilities, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily

Owner’s Stateroom (#7)
Forward, double bed, private facilities, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily

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12D10N Diving @ Tufi Dive Resort, Cape Nelson, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
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Diving The Andamans, India onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren

tim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:23:26 +0000

S/Y Oriental Siren will start operating in the Andaman Islands from February to April in 2012, sailing from Port Blair.

The Andaman Islands are in Indian territorial waters, but owing to the fact that they are far closer to Thailand (with Phuket some 450 miles to the southeast) than to India itself (with the mainland well over 1000 km to the northwest), diving here has, so far been pioneered by long-range liveaboard dive boats, such as ours!

Luxury dive vessel the S/Y Oriental Siren plies the Andaman Islands from February to may every year.

The Andaman Islands cover an area of just over 8,000 sq km, and with 500 islands, islets and rocky outcrops in the archipelago (just 26 islands are currently inhabited), they are best discovered by liveaboard diving. The larger islands are fairly mountainous and blanketed with dense rainforest. A high proportion of these forests are protected with a confusing network of Tribal Reserves, six National Parks and Coastal Belts, and no less than 94 wildlife sanctuaries.

Many of the islands in the Andaman area are surrounded by fringing reefs, really only accessible by liveaboard diving. The reefs are often several hundred metres wide and separated from the shore by a lagoon of similar width. There are also more steeply sloping reef walls & coral pinnacles or knolls. Divers can follow around the undulating hills of raven black volcanic lava, which makes for some unusual diving. There are also plenty of shallow reefs suitable for snorkeling.

Large pelagics are plentiful in these waters such as sharks, large schools of hammerheads often patrol the Andaman waters away from the reefs, Grey, Whitetip, Nurse and Leopard sharks are found closer inshore, and Silvertip and Oceanic Whitetips are sometimes glimpsed.

Another feature of diving the Andaman Islands are the impressive cleaning stations where giant barracuda hover silently, waiting for their teeth to be picked. Enormous manta rays, bumphead parrotfish and napoleon wrasse are also often seen, sometimes by the dozen

Enquiry

Enquiry / Booking Form
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Dates & Prices

Trip Dates

Click here for S/Y Oriental Siren’s Schedules for The Andamans

Trip Prices
Prices in EUR € Per Diver

EUR €3,400 Twin

S/Y Oriental Siren

The S/Y Oriental Siren – luxury liveaboard vessel

Boat Description

The 34 metre S/Y Oriental Siren is built from the finest Asian teak and ironwood. She is a traditional twin mast junk, rigged with traditional style sails that are both functional and beautiful. Thus she has been custom-made with all the luxury facilities for the modern diver.

She was built in Thailand in 2008 and shall continue to sail the waters of the Andaman Sea.
Aboard the S/Y Oriental Siren we welcome up to 14 guests aboard each trip. This ensures abundant space for all guests. However, she has the facilities and ample room to host up to 16 guests on special charters.

Features of the S/Y Oriental Siren include

2 sails

An expansive leisure deck area

A spacious air-conditioned saloon with cocktail bar, 32 inch flatscreen & computer server supporting the inter-cabin network

Covered outdoor dining area

7 large air-conditioned cabins each with their own personal computer, audio-visual entertainment system and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. All rooms are lavished with luxury extra’s including bathrobes, hair dryers, towels, individually controlled mood lighting and individual controls for your air-conditioning unit.

For the preference of our guests we have 1 master cabin at the bow which attracts a 15% supplement. The remaining six cabins are twin or double

Laundry Service

Massage Service

Yacht Boutique, which will make available to customers Worldwide Dive and Sail merchandise, including poloshirts, t-shirts and caps

Enriched Air Nitrox is available free of charge for all certified Nirox divers. If you are not a certified Nitrox diver all our instructors can certainly teach you the Enriched Air Specialty

2 high-powered Zodiacs accompany the S/Y Oriental Siren

Waterskiing and Wakeboarding available at additional cost

Kayaks

Fishing Tackle

Specialised features for Underwater Photographers & Videographers include

Each cabin is fitted with an individual computer and multiple power sources to facilitate the needs of digital photography. The computer features high-end specifications and 20” high-definition flatscreens, which is integrated with the yachts network server in the saloon

Workstations for the preparation and maintenance of cameras including prep and storage areas

Large rinsing tanks with fresh water changed on a regular basis

S/Y Oriental Siren – Yacht Safety

Worldwide Dive and Sail considers safety the preeminent issue aboard our yachts. The S/Y Oriental Siren has been designed and constructed based upon Lloyds Standards, the leading international body of maritime safety standards. Thus aboard our yacht, our crew has been specially trained in all aspects of safety, emergency and evacuation procedures.

Our yacht is also equipped with the latest safety features including Life Rafts, Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Alarms, Emergency Long Distance Radios, and Satellite Phones.

Aboard the S/Y Siren guests can be confident in our ability to provide care and safety of the highest standards.

Where Else?

Diving destinations of the S/Y Oriental Siren

Diving the Best of Thailand

November – February, departing from Phuket.

Diving at Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.

Diving Layang Layang & Environs

April – August, departing from Labuan.

Diving at Layang Layang.

Diving the Best of Timor-Leste

August – October, departing from Dili.

Diving safari includes Atauro and Jako Islands and the northern shore sites east and west of Dili.

Similar Trips

Similar Trips

Diving the Best of East Timor onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren
Diving Layang Layang & the Spratly Islands onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren
Diving the Best of Thailand onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren
Diving The Andamans, India onboard the Panunee Yacht
Diving onboard the S/Y Indo Siren, Komodo Marine Park, Indonesia
Diving the Best of Philippines onboard the S/Y Philippine Siren

Diving the Best of East Timor onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren

tim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:20:07 +0000

S/Y Oriental Siren operates in the Timor Leste from August and October, sailing from Dili, Timor Leste.

Diving in Timor-Leste can now be explored in full aboard the luxury liveaboard S/Y Oriental Siren. Venture to this remote island southeast of Indonesia, for some world class diving on our 10 night dive discovery. Bounded by the Timor and Banda Seas, Timor-Leste offers divers many different sites with diverse topography and a fantastic array of marine life.

You can expect all the wonderful creatures and colourful corals that would be found in Indonesian waters, yet this area is little explored and many new sites are ready to be discovered. Pristine corals, sandy muck diving slopes and off shore pinnacles await the adventurous diver.

The SY Oriental Siren is a traditional twin mast junk built from the finest Asian teak and ironwood.

Siren fleet offers 10-night liveaboard cruises between August and October. Join S/Y Oriental Siren as she sails from Dili to Atauro island onto Jako island and along the northern coast before returning to Dili. The wondrous seacow – Dugong- can be sighted along the northern coast, the steep walls of Atauro island bring sharks and rays, Jako Island is a rush of currents, and the sheltered bays provide havens for many tiny species from seahorses and octopus to frogfish and rhinopi.

Enquiry
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Highlights

Highlights of diving in East Timor

The Church
On the Northwest coast of Atauro Island the steep walls rise up from depths of 50m+. Covered with hard and soft corals this site attracts passing pelagics such as tuna, barracuda and swordfish along with reef sharks and hawksbll turtles. A closer look at the wall reveals a startling diversity of crustaceans and molluscs.

Tasi Tolu
The sandy slope gradually descending to 30m/ 100ft is the place to scour the sand in search of amazing and interesting creatures. If thorny seahorses, rhinopias, mimic octopus,pipefish, frog fish and a range of nudibranchs are not enough to hold your interest then you can turn your attention to the grazing dugongs or hunting seasnakes.

Jako Island
Off the eastern tip of Timor island lies the small island of Jako. Currents pass through bringing nutrients that support the life of some large marine animals. Expect to see mobula rays, grey and white tip reef sharks and schooling trevally and snappers.

K41
On the northern coast to the east of Dili, the coral garden of K41 attracts schools of midnight snappers, huge batfish and yellow-fin bass. Dolphins are heard and occasionally seen during the dives and whale sharks often make an appearance. Hiding underneath the coral bommies whiptail rays can be found, whilst the shallow waters are the place to hunt for ghost pipefish and sawblade shrimps.

Dates & Prices

Trip Dates

Click here for S/Y Oriental Siren’s Schedules to East Timor

Trip Prices
Prices Per Diver in EUR €

from EUR €2,600 Twin for 10 Nights

Includes

Up to 4 dives a day, including night dives

Equipment rental and nitrox fills

All meals, snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee and beer

Transfers to / from the SY Oriental Siren on day of embarkation and day of disembarkation

Excludes

All flights to/from Dili & all pre and pro-cruise Hotels

Marine Park & Port Fees EUR €65

Massage & laundry

Wines and Spirits

S/Y Oriental Siren

The S/Y Oriental Siren – luxury liveaboard vessel

Boat Description

The 34 metre S/Y Oriental Siren is built from the finest Asian teak and ironwood. She is a traditional twin mast junk, rigged with traditional style sails that are both functional and beautiful. Thus she has been custom-made with all the luxury facilities for the modern diver.

She was built in Thailand in 2008 and shall continue to sail the waters of the Andaman Sea.
Aboard the S/Y Oriental Siren we welcome up to 14 guests aboard each trip. This ensures abundant space for all guests. However, she has the facilities and ample room to host up to 16 guests on special charters.

Features of the S/Y Oriental Siren include

2 sails

An expansive leisure deck area

A spacious air-conditioned saloon with cocktail bar, 32 inch flatscreen & computer server supporting the inter-cabin network

Covered outdoor dining area

7 large air-conditioned cabins each with their own personal computer, audio-visual entertainment system and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. All rooms are lavished with luxury extra’s including bathrobes, hair dryers, towels, individually controlled mood lighting and individual controls for your air-conditioning unit.

For the preference of our guests we have 1 master cabin at the bow which attracts a 15% supplement. The remaining six cabins are twin or double

Laundry Service

Massage Service

Yacht Boutique, which will make available to customers Worldwide Dive and Sail merchandise, including poloshirts, t-shirts and caps

Enriched Air Nitrox is available free of charge for all certified Nirox divers. If you are not a certified Nitrox diver all our instructors can certainly teach you the Enriched Air Specialty

2 high-powered Zodiacs accompany the S/Y Oriental Siren

Waterskiing and Wakeboarding available at additional cost

Kayaks

Fishing Tackle

Specialised features for Underwater Photographers & Videographers include

Each cabin is fitted with an individual computer and multiple power sources to facilitate the needs of digital photography. The computer features high-end specifications and 20” high-definition flatscreens, which is integrated with the yachts network server in the saloon

Workstations for the preparation and maintenance of cameras including prep and storage areas

Large rinsing tanks with fresh water changed on a regular basis

S/Y Oriental Siren – Yacht Safety

Worldwide Dive and Sail considers safety the preeminent issue aboard our yachts. The S/Y Oriental Siren has been designed and constructed based upon Lloyds Standards, the leading international body of maritime safety standards. Thus aboard our yacht, our crew has been specially trained in all aspects of safety, emergency and evacuation procedures.

Our yacht is also equipped with the latest safety features including Life Rafts, Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Alarms, Emergency Long Distance Radios, and Satellite Phones.

Aboard the S/Y Siren guests can be confident in our ability to provide care and safety of the highest standards.

Where Else?

Dive Destinations of the S/Y Oriental Siren

Diving the Best of Thailand

November – February, departing from Phuket.

Diving at Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.

Diving The Andaman Islands, India

February – April, departing from Port Blair.

Diving at Button and Barren Islands, Havelock and Narcondam.

Diving Layang Layang & Environs

April – August, departing from Labuan.

Diving at Layang Layang.

Similar Trips

Similar Trips

Diving The Andamans, India onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren
Diving Layang Layang & the Spratly Islands onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren
Diving the Best of Thailand onboard the S/Y Oriental Siren
Diving onboard the S/Y Indo Siren, Komodo Marine Park, Indonesia
Diving the Best of Philippines onboard the S/Y Philippine Siren