Owing to its location on the edge of the Java Trench, the island drops off into the ocean depths in excess of 3000m. 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, Hammerheads, enormous Tuna, varous Coral species and Turtles, depending on the location …
Diving packages departing in February
There are fifteen (15) stilited 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.
10% discount off Published Rates from Nov 01 – Dec 15, 2009!
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.
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.
The only place at Raja Ampat where you can dive all year around is the Papua Paradise EcoResort. The EcoResort enjoys a geographical position which allows easy access to the resort in any weather conditions.
We have the only house reef in the area where you can encounter mandarin fish, manta rays, wobbegongs, bamboo and reef sharks and bump into the occasional dugong.
From December to March, the MV Black Manta will be in Phuket, Thailand to cruise the Similans Islands, Surins and the Burma Banks. The boats are also available for half or full charter at a very special rates for group booking.
For 2010 the ‘Kalibobo Spirit’ will undertake a limited number of special expeditionary cruises up the Sepik River and to the Trobriand Islands.
2010 departure dates and costs are listed below.
Each cruise will operate with a minimum of 10, maximum of 18 passengers, or under charter.
Other dates are available for charter…
8D7N, 10-dives package from US$1,275 per diver
Palau is world renown for her marine bio-diversity and an abundance of large pelagic animals that includes schools of sharks and lots of manta rays. Our warm clear tropical waters are legendary amongst divers for dramatic coral encrusted walls rising from the depths to within inches of the surface. Home to over 1,300 species of fish and more than 700 species of coral, Palau also offers exciting wreck diving with one of the Pacific’s largest collection of intact WWII shipwrecks and plane wrecks.
Palau’s richly abundant waters also provide wonderful leisurely snorkeling and free-diving too! See turtles, sharks, barracuda and multitudes of colorful reef fish as you glide over dazzling coral reefs.
8D6N, 12-dives package fr S$2,995 per diver (triple-share in Plantation House) 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).
8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $2,477 per diver including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
Papua New Guinea’s hottest new destination is near Rabaul, the wreck diving capital of the Bismark Sea. Critters, W.W.2 wrecks – ships and planes, adventure diving to remote islands and exciting Papua New Guinea reef dives – Kabaira Dive…
The MV Golden Dawn is a luxury liveaboard dive vessel catering to experienced certified divers doing 10-day trips to some of the most remote parts of Papua New Guinea. The 80’s MV Golden Dawn operates in many different regions of PNG. From the most northern islands of Wuvulu, Ninigo and Hermits, to the most southern of atolls, Eastern Fields. The vessel has the advantage of offering the best diving conditions possible choosing each region’s premium season. Her sophisticated stabilizer system and size allow her the most comfort for a maximum group of ten divers.
The world’s most exotic diving destination has a new attraction. She is the MV Chertan, a purpose-built dive boat which has begun operations out of Alotau in Milne Bay and is equipped with a full complement of crew which includes your host and divemaster Rob van der Loos.
The vessel is the culmination of a dream for Rob who’s had 30 years exploring the blue, clear waters of Milne Bay and beyond: it has given him a unique insight into the wonders of the area.
MV Telita is one the most luxurious dive charter vessels of her size operating in Papua New Guinea. Since purchased in 2003, MV Telita has undergone several extensive refits and is now very, very comfortable.
She sleeps 10 guests in 05 renovated cabins, and now have modern well appointed ensuite bathrooms & W/C. The air conditioning is ducted & individually controlled, hair dryers and dual voltage power supplies are installed throughout.
Save 30% off published rates for selected departures for Spirit of Niugini!
Offer cannot be combined with any other offers, valid on new bookings only, and subject on availability.
Valid for the following charter dates
- Dec 06-14, 2009
- Dec 27, 2009 – Jan 04, 2010 – NEW YEAR TRIP
- Feb 06-15, 2010
- Mar 10-18,
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The S/Y Philippine Siren operates in the Philippine Islands all year round.
The Sirens
Tambora Dive Cruises offers 25% OFF the regular retail prices for confirmed bookings on any of the following cruises …
Special Departures
- Jan 06-17, 2010 (Cruise ID 2010-01)
- 11 Days Raja Empat
USD $3,800NOW USD $2,850
- 11 Days Raja Empat
- Jan 20-31, 2010 (Cruise ID 2010-02)
- 11 Days Raja Empat
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SY Siren operates in the Andaman Islands from Feb to April, 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!
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.
MV Mermaid 2 sails the waters of Similan, Surin and Richelieu from November to April every year.
The 188-foot Paradise Dancer is the largest yacht in the Dancer Fleet. This stately three-masted wooden motor schooner was modeled after the ornate ships built in the late 1800s. It features high-end Peter Hughes-style amenities with interiors designed like that of a “floating boutique resort.”
The Galapagos Islands are located 600 miles west of Ecuador and offer some of the most spectacular wildlife found anywhere in the world. Nowhere else on this planet will you find penguins which live on the equator (The Galapagos Penguin) or iguanas which swim and feed in the ocean (The Marine Iguanas)! Because…
5D3N, 8-dives package fr S$1,860 per diver, including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
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.
At the heart of Oriental Mindoro on the Puerto Galera peninsula you will find Atlantis Dive Resort – the area’s premier dive resort and dive center. Just a short hop from Manila, Puerto Galera literally means Port of Galleons; its sheltered bays have been a safe haven for sailors for centuries. These days though it’s the world class diving and stunning scenery that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
The diversity of hard and soft corals, along with hundreds of tropical fish life makes Puerto Galera one of the most popular dive destinations in the Philippines. Waters are flushed by the current of the South China Sea, resulting in strong currents of up to 6 knots. This makes the area well known for its exhilarating drift dives. The Verde Island Passage is very deep so clear water is very common to the dive sites of Puerto Galera.
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 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.
Minahasa Lagoon Resort luxury dive package with 06 guided boat dives from S$1,693 per diver including return airfare from Singapore
The Diving Center is directed by European PADI instructors who have been in the Manado area for more than 5 years. Their experience and familiarity with the reefs in and around Bunaken National Park offers the diver a guaranteed quality dive experience.
Surrounded by the brilliant, blue waters of the Sulu Sea and seven square kilometres of reef, Amanpulo is an ideal destination for divers. Novices will welcome the clear seas in front of the Beach Club and the gentle drop-off to deeper waters. A variety of fine dive locations open up on both sides of Pamalican Island, home to Amanpulo, and most are just a short boat ride away. Discover them with The Amanpulo Underwater Experience.
Included are five nights’ accommodation in a Beach Casita, full breakfast daily, served in the casita or in the Restaurant, one gourmet picnic lunch basket for two and a choice of one dive programme.
8D6N, 12-dives package from S$2,845 per diver including return airfare ex-Singapore
Tufi Dive Resort is one of the more luxurious dive resorts in PNG, and offers splendid 180 degree views over the fjord. The main building houses a dining room, lounge, bar, reception, office and laundry. Built from timber to harmonise with tropical surroundings, it features traditional woven walls and exquisite carvings from many regions of PNG. It’s an inviting place to relax, relive the day’s diving experiences and plan tomorrow’s unique diving, trekking or kayaking adventures. Outside is a terraced dining area with spectacular views.