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Advise Your Clients to take Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Tourist Target.

(Dive Travel Business News - April 16, 2013) -- The recent robbery of tourists at gunpoint in St. Lucia is a reminder to Travel Sellers about potential crime targeting tourists at the destinations they send their clients. Police arrested one of four suspects being sought for the armed robbery of sightseers from a cruise ship on April 12, St. Lucia authorities said Monday.

Masked men armed with homemade weapons held up 55 passengers and two crew members from Celebrity Cruise line's Eclipse vessel as they toured a botanical garden, taking money, jewelry, cameras and cellphones. The gunmen escaped through the botanical garden's borders of foliage.

No one was hurt, but tourism minister Lorne Theophilus said the robbery of cruise passengers on a shore excursion in Soufriere was an "unfortunate and a horrible scenario". read more »

Travel Pros can now book both Aggressor and Dancer Fleets in One Location.

(Dive Travel Business News - January 22, 2013) -- Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet have consolidated their organization offices into one centralized office located at their corporate headquarters in Augusta, Georgia. This new change now in effect, follows the merging of the new proprietary reservation system, offering resellers the ability to work with one office.

The combined Liveaboard Fleets' new Reseller Reservation System will also offer agents the option to make ‘live’ reservations online while choosing the charter, stateroom and specific berth. read more »

Anniversary Special Savings with Explorer Ventures

(Dive Travel Business News - Wednesday January 9, 2013) -- Explorer Ventures is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with specials on its first and still-running Northeastern Caribbean itinerary as well as savings on other destinations within the fleet in 2013.

Book & Deposit by January 31, 2013 to enjoy savings on the Explorer Ventures 25th Anniversary Specials now available:

March:

March 2-9, 2013. Caribbean Explorer II. $500 off per person*
March 23-30, 2013. Caribbean Explorer II. $500 off per person*

April: read more »

Explorer Ventures Celebrates 25 Years with DEMA 2012 Specials

(Dive Travel Business News - September 24, 2012) -- Celebrating 25 years, the Explorer Ventures Fleet has grown to offer live-aboard dive charters at six dive destinations including the Southern Bahamas, Northeastern Caribbean (Saba/St. Kitts), the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Galapagos Islands and the Maldives. The M/V Turks & Caicos Explorer II also spends 10 weeks in the winter/spring offering snorkeling with humpback whales on the Silver Bank, Dominican Republic, under charter to Aquatic Adventures. Explorer Ventures Live-aboard Fleet will be offering group travel specials at the DEMA 2012 Show for small group and full boat charters now through November 20, 2012. read more »

Aggressor Fleet & Dancer Fleet Feeding Frenzy Begins!

(Dive Travel Business News - August 31, 2012) -- Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet have announced their "Feeding Frenzy" special beginning on U.S. Labor Day (Monday September 3, 2012) on new reservations. Book and deposit on any Aggressor or Dancer Fleet yacht by September 15, 2012 for travel completed by January 8, 2013 and receive a $700 savings.

This special is not available on the Maldives Aggressor, Komodo Dancer or Island Dancer. Feeding Frenzy rates do not apply to Dive the World Club weeks, or other promotional or discounted charters and cannot be used in conjunction with money-saving specials. read more »

S/Y Fiji Siren Ahead of Schedule.

(Dive Travel Business News - May 21, 2012) -- FIJI --The founder of Worldwide Dive and Sail, Frank van der Linde has confirmed that the building of the S/Y Fiji Siren is ahead of schedule and that the boat will be ready by April 2013 and will begin Fiji cruises in October.

The newly built yacht will be named the and is being constructed along the lines of her sister ships with the same luxury outfit as all the other Siren Fleet yachts. At a length of 40m/130ft and a beam of 10m/33ft, she will host 16 divers in 8 a/c en-suite cabins along with providing all the Siren Fleet regular features such as camera stations, spacious dive deck, sun deck and outdoor dining can be expected. And with a crew of 12 the S/Y Fiji Siren is set to be by far the most luxury boat in Fiji. read more »

SS Thorfinn Celebrates 30 Years in Micronesia

(Dive Travel Business News - May 18, 2012) -- MICRONESIA -- To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the SS THORFINN's Micronesian operations in Truk Lagoon, the vessel has announced a limited-time program. When booking a group for travel on the THORFINN, the vessel is offering a special COMP program on spot free for every three paying travelers.

The vessel's free spot plan involves 3 payees earning one free for any of the current 3 dive plans, 6 payees earning 2 free, 9 payees earning 3 free, and 12 payees earning an additional 4 free, holding there for up to 18 payees at maximum capacity of 22 persons.

This offer is available for a limited time with new bookings made prior to June 30, 2011, after which its merits may be considered for possible extensions. read more »

Explorer Ventures Celebrates 25 Years.

(Dive Travel Business News - June 5, 2012) --To celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary, liveaboard fleet Explorer Ventures is offering several specials on its first and still-running Northeastern Caribbean itinerary between St. Maarten, Saba and St. Kitts.

For departures between Aug. 25 and Sept. 29 , 2012, Explorer Ventures has fantastic 2 for $2,500 specials to Saba, St. Kitts and St. Maarten: Two people can board the boat for $2,500, or one can enjoy 2 back-to-back weeks for $2,500. Beginners and experienced divers alike have been enjoying this unique itinerary for a quarter of a century, which in addition to offering up to 5 dives per day, also has available islands tours to experience the history and culture of these unique destinations. read more »

Aggressor and Dancer Fleets Team Up for Dive the World Club.

(Dive Travel Business News - April 5, 2012) -- Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet have teamed up to offer guests a generous travel reward program with more options with their Dive The World Club. As part of their diver loyalty program, benefits include:

Advance notice on upcoming new trips and specials
25% off scheduled Dive the World Club weeks
10% discount for onboard services; rental gear, nitrox, boutique and more
Discounts on multiple charters taken within a calendar year on either fleet:
Save $100 on 2nd trip within 12 months whether the guest traveled with Aggressor Fleet or Dancer Fleet
Save $200 on a 3rd trip within 12 months whether the guest traveled with Aggressor Fleet or Dancer Fleet
Complete the Fleet travel survey after the trip and enter into the Fleet's annual free trip drawing

Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet now offer the same 'Money Saving Specials'. No matter which fleet the guest travel with, they are eligible for the following discounts: read more »

Aggressor Lauches First Ever Wellness Cruise.

(Dive Travel Business News - April 3, 2012) -- Dr. Craig Cook, Medical Editor for Sport Diver Magazine, will be host of a health oriented “Wellness Cruise” aboard the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II October 6 - 13, 2012. Dr. Cook will be presenting short, fun and informative preventative health education that has the most impact on a diver’s health. Sessions each day will include diving medicine, along with diving “pearls of wisdom” and techniques that will have guests on their way to a healthier diving lifestyle.

During the week-long dive cruise, participants will learn the secrets of healthy living that can keep them diving well into their 80’s. They'll receive tips on extending their bottom time through health awareness, while exploring the pristine walls surrounding the Turks and Caicos Islands including Providenciales, West Caicos and French Caye. read more »