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

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

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:

April: read more »

Explorer Ventures Celebrates 25 Years with DEMA 2012 Specials

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!

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.

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

SS Thorfinn Celebrates 30 Years in Truk

(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.

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.

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 »

Dive Buddy Weeks with Dancer Fleet in 2012

Dive Buddy Weeks with Dancer Fleet in 2012

(Dive Travel Business - January 31, 2012) -- Diving is meant to be shared. To encourage positive Buddy relationships the Dancer Fleet is continuing its “Dive Buddy Week” promotions in 2012 on select Dancer Fleet departures. When one diver is booked on a dive buddy week at regular price, his or her dive buddy travels for ½ off the regular cruise price. Single divers booked during Dive Buddy Week receive a 25% per person discount.

The Dive Buddy Week Schedule for 2012 includes Komodo Island, Cocos Island, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Fiji, Bahamas and Belize.  Yachts and cruise start dates are as follows:

Komodo Dancer (Komodo): 12-MAR-2012, 05-JUN-2012
Wind Dancer (Cocos Island): 31-MAR-2012,  08-Dec-2012
Star Dancer ((Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea): 19-JUN-2012, 28-AUG-2012
Tropic Dancer (Palau):  08-JULY-2012, 23-SEPT-2012
Island Dancer (Fiji): 11-AUG-2012, 06-OCT-2012
Carib Dancer (Bahamas): 18-AUG-2012, 03-NOV-2012
Sun Dancer II (Belize): 08-SEPT-2012, 13-OCT-2012   read more »

Former Paradise Dancer Now Under New Management

Former Paradise Dancer Vessel Now Under New Management

(Dive Travel Business News - January 9, 2012) -- The luxury liveaboard Paradise Dancer has decided to weigh anchor and set sail under her own management after 3 years with the Dancer Fleet .  She now operates under the name, Dewi Nusantara, meaning Goddess of the Archipelago in Indonesian.

Guido Brink, managing partner of the Dewi Nusantara, says “After having worked closely with the Dancer Fleet for many years the time has come to go our own way and explore new cruising products and markets independently. We say farewell to the Dancer Fleet and we will always remember the good times we had and the great friendships we made ”

Based in Eastern Indonesia Dewi Nusantara will take you to the most sought after dive locations in the heart of the Coral Triangle. The dive areas we cover are Raja Ampat, Cenderewasih bay, Halmahera, Ambon, Triton bay, Alor and Komodo. Besides the scheduled cruises  they also design “tailor made” dive itiniraries all over of Indonesia. read more »

Worldwide Dive and Sail Loses Vessel in Raja Ampat

Worldwide Dive & Sail Loses Vessel in Raja Ampat

(Dive Travel Business News - January 4, 2012) -- Worldwide Dive and Sail, a premier luxury diving yacht company that plies the waters of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, has just reported an incident on board the S/Y Mandarin Siren. During a recent diving trip, in the Raja Ampat region of Indonesia, a fire broke out below decks while the guests were on a morning dive. The S/Y Mandarin Siren crew were unable to contain the blaze and were forced to abandon the vessel which was subsequently lost.

The guests were not aboard at the time and therefore were never in any danger.  Worldwide Dive and Sail's other Indonesian vessel, the S/Y Indo Siren, was very near at the time of the accident and steamed immediately to pick up the guests and crew from the tender. A speedboat was then dispatched to pick everyone up from the S/Y Indo Siren and return them as quickly as possible to Sorong where they were provided with fresh clothing, accommodation and assistance from Worldwide Dive and Sail staff. read more »

DivEncounters "Alliance" Debuts at DEMA Show 2011

Founder Peter Hughes Launches Luxury Live-aboard Partnership

(Dive Travel Business News - Nov 10, 2011) -- Founded in 2011 by dive industry veteran Peter A. Hughes, the DivEncounters Alliance debuted at the trade-only DEMA Show 2011 in Orlando Florida, November 2-5. The DiveEncounters Alliance is a worldwide partnership of like-minded independent luxury live-aboard operators who are located in the world's most highly sought after dive destinations.

With 40 years in the recreational dive industry, and the past 25 years spent building his former live-aboard company, Peter Hughes Diving, Inc. Peter Hughes left the Dancer Fleet in 2010.  Retaining his luxury live-aboard Galapagos Sky, Hughes created the DivEncounters alliance with longstanding and highly experienced individual operators with vessels that include: the M/V Orion (Maldives), the Undersea Hunter Group (with boats in Cocos Island Costa Rica and Malpelo, Columbia), M S/V Waow (Indonesia) and the M/V Solmar V (Socorro Islands and Guadelupe Island, Mexico). read more »

Dancer Fleet introduces New Carib Diver at DEMA 2011

Bahamas New Carib Dancer added to Dancer Fleet in May 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - November 2, 2011) -- At the first day of the DEMA Show 2011, worldwide liveaboard company Dancer Fleet, has announced its latest dive yacht: The 100-foot custom luxury Carib Dancer will launch her maiden voyage May 12, 2012, allowing 14 divers to explore the best of the Bahamas each week out of Nassau each week.

The main cruise itinerary will visit areas such as the Exuma islands and the Exuma Land and Sea Park, the island of Eluthera, and Little San Salvador. The itinerary and exact islands visited will vary each week as the captain’s mandate is to provide guests the best possible diving based on the current conditions at that time. The islands are visually stunning and there are numerous opportunities to go ashore and snorkeling for non-divers.

Introductory prices for the all inclusive 7 night cruise starts at $1695 per person for the quad occupancy cabin and $1895 for the deluxe cabins. Airport transfers, accommodations, diving up to 5 dives a day, meals, snacks, beverages – including alcohol – are all included. read more »

New Media Channels for Aggressor and Dancer Fleets

New Media Channels for Aggressor and Dancer Fleets
(Dive Travel Business News -- September 18, 2011) -- Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet have launched two new online media channels: Aggressor.TV and Dancer Fleet.TV  deliver instant access to streaming high definition footage on all eighteen yachts and destinations. The media sites offer two to six minute videos that are available to view every day through links to each yacht and destination. Dedicated streaming media servers provide the ability to add new footage on a regular basis giving viewers the latest action from each of the two Fleets' destinations.
 

Aggressor Fleet & Dancer Fleet Release New Cruise News in time for DEMA Show 2011

Next edition of Liveaboard Fleets' Cruise News in time for DEMA 2011

(Dive Travel Business News - September 29, 2011) -- Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet have released the latest edition of Cruise News, a unique magazine and joint destination guide that offers readers a chance to dive into the world’s premier LiveAboard experience without ever getting wet. The magazine’s colorful 108 pages are filled with dazzling topside and underwater photos shot by the world’s greatest photo pros, like Stephen Frink, Michele Westmorland, Geri Murphy and others. There are articles cover interesting issues like an update on Shark Savers shark conservation program, juvenile frogfish found along the Kona reefs, tasty recipes from our onboard chefs and DAN safety data on LiveAboard diving, just to name a few.

In addition the catalog shares stories from past guests, photo essays, information on special charters, celebrity weeks, and money saving specials are highlighted so that divers can easily join the “LiveAboard Lifestyle” and plan their next adventure. read more »

Seychelles Diving & Snorkeling Adventures Scheduled in 2012

Seychelles Diving & Snorkeling Adventures Scheduled in 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - June 6, 2011) -- In January 2012, Zegrahm Expeditions will operate two diving- and snorkeling-focused voyages to the Seychelles aboard the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey. Throughout their Ultimate Seychelles and Classic Seychelles journeys, divers and snorkelers will encounter over 150 coral species and some 850 species of rainbow-hued fish, as well as manta rays, spinner dolphins, hawksbill and green turtles, and hundreds of giant clams. Highlights on both itineraries include:

Aldabra Atoll - The world's second largest atoll is a World Heritage Site comprised of four major islands separated by channels. Enjoy an exhilarating drift-snorkel through a narrow pass into a lagoon populated by turtles and eagle rays, plus glimpse the giant Indian Ocean tortoises - estimated at over 100,000 - who roam wild on shore.

Astove Atoll - Along the atoll's vertical reef wall, divers and snorkelers will delight in the crystal clear waters populated by turtles, clouds of tropical fish, and colorful corals. read more »

Explorer Ventures Offers Buddy Weeks

Explorer Ventures Offers Buddy Weeks

(Dive Travel Business News - May 24, 2011) -- For a limited time, Explorer Ventures is offering Buddy Bonus weeks.  One diver pays full price and the buddy gets half off. Buddy Bonus weeks are available in the Northeastern Caribbean and the Turks & Caicos. More Summer Specials are also available in the Maldives, Galapagos, Turks & Caicos and Northeastern Caribbean.

BUDDY WEEKS:

July 23-30, Northeastern Caribbean: Caribbean Explorer II departing St. Kitts
Aug 27-Sept 3, Northeastern Caribbean: Caribbean Explorer II departing St. Maarten
Sept 17-24, Turks & Caicos: Turks & Caicos Explorer II
Oct 15-22, Turks & Caicos: Turks & Caicos Explorer II

MORE SUMMER SPECIALS: read more »

"StormCheck" Live-aboard Guarantee During Hurricane Season.

"StormCheck" Live-aboard Guarantee During Hurricane Season

(Dive Travel Business News - May 1, 2011) -- Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet expect passengers to have a safe and fun dive vacation as they leave their worries at home. However, a named meteorological disturbance can make the seas rough and adversely affect valuable dive time. This is why Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet have developed "StormCheck". read more »

Dancer & Aggressor Fleets offer Free SSI Advanced Adventurer

Dancer & Aggressor Fleets offer Free SSI Advanced Adventurer

(Dive Travel Business News - May 11, 2011) -- The Dancer Fleet, and sister operation Aggressor Fleet, in partnership with Scuba Schools International now offer the SSI Advanced Adventurer Certification free of charge to all guests traveling on these fleet cruises.  According to Wayne Hasson, President of the Aggressor and Dancer Fleets “The Advanced Adventurer certification fits right in with the LiveAboard Lifestyle we offer.   Our guests are already doing these dives each week and this new program creates a way to document those dives and offer credit for those dive experiences.” read more »

Explorer Ventures Celebrates Maiden Voyage of the Carpe Vita Explorer in the Maldives.

Explorer Ventures Celebrates Maiden Voyage of the Carpe Vita Explorer in the Mal

(Dive Travel Business News - March 30, 2011) -- The seventeen guests who joined Explorer Ventures in February 2011 for the maiden voyage of the Carpe Vita Explorer were thrilled with the diving, the state-of-the-art accommodations aboard, and the service and cuisine that the Carpe Vita Explorer crew offered. Guests snorkeled with whale sharks and had many dives with mantas, Napoleon wrasse, parrotfish, snappers, barracudas, jacks and sweetlips and more. Due to the currents during this time of year, guests also enjoyed 120 foot+ visibility.  read more »

Worldwide Dive & Sail Expands its Fleet of Classic Luxury Sailing Yachts

New S/Y Maldives Siren expands Worldwide Dive & Sail Fleet to 5 sailing vessels

(DiveTravelBusinessNews - November 14, 2010) -- Worldwide Dive and Sail, live-aboard company that has become known for its luxury dive and sail itineraries around Southeast Asia, now has 5 vessels taking guests to the best dive sites in Thailand, Burma, India, Philippines, Indonesia, and its newest destination - the Maldives.

Since 2003,  Worldwide Dive and Sail has been expanding its fleet and destinations portfolio to include a wide range of destinations. The S/Y Siren plies the diving waters off Thailand, Burma and India including:  the Similan and Surin Islands of Phuket; Burma Banks and Mergui Archipelago and; India's Andaman Islands. The S/Y Philippines Siren offers four different itineraries around the Philippines including: South Visayas; Southern Leyte; Boracay and area and; Tubbataha Marine Park.  The S/Y Mandarin Siren travels to Northern Sulawesi and Raja Ampat (North and South). The S/Y Indo Siren conducts several journeys including: Komodo National Park; Komodo to Flores, Flores to Raja Ampat, Raja Ampat and Raja Ampat to Ambon. read more »

Live-aboard Diving in the Red Sea

Reef & Wreck Itinerary offered by Emperor Divers and Fly & Sea Dive Adventures

(Dive Travel Business News - October 18, 2010) -- Fly & Sea Dive Adventures has teamed up with Emperor Divers to offer “Reefs and Wrecks” of the Red Sea itinerary. This new liveaboard route combines the best wrecks in the Red Sea with some stunning reefs and walls.  Originating from Hurghada, the 7 night itinerary visits the wrecks of the SS Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moeller, Dunraven, Giannis D, Carnatic and others.  Abu Nuhas and the Straits of Gubal are featured on this route on the itinerary:  The horseshoe shaped reef of Shaab El Erq is a perfect example of the quality of reefs offered, with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.  Walls dives in Ras Mohammed Park include Shark Reef, a sheer wall that plummets into the deep blue.  read more »

Explorer Ventures Celebrates 24 Years at DEMA Show

Explorer Ventures Celebrates 24 Years

(Dive Travel Business News - November 5, 2010) -- Celebrating 24 years of live-aboard diving, Explorer Ventures is using DEMA Show 2010 to say thanks to the industry. During the show, Explorer Ventures will partner with Scuba Radio to give away over $11,000 in Explorer Ventures’ live-aboard trips.

Each morning between 9:30 - 10am DEMA attendees will have a chance to win one of 5 live-aboard trips to one of Explorer Ventures destinations to the Southern Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Saba-St Kitts, Galapagos or Maldives. Each evening during the show Explorer Ventures will give away a $2000 dive travel certificate that the winner can apply to their Explorer Ventures destination of choice.

Learn about the unique diving found at each Explorer Ventures destination on Thursday November 18 when Explorer Ventures presents "The Destinations, the Diving, the Distinction" (Room S202). On Friday attendees will learn about the Maldives with its seminar "The Maldives newest yacht, the Carpe Vita Explorer" (Room S203). Seminars will be held at the DEMA Show in Las Vegas. read more »

Aggressor Fleet Celebrates 26 years

Aggressor Fleet Celebrates 26 years

(Dive Travel Business News - November 9, 2010) --  On November 17, 1984, a 100-ft., 16 passenger live-aboard dive yacht cruised into George Town Harbor, Grand Cayman. The Cayman Aggressor, which offered divers a revolutionary way of diving and innovation amenities such as private staterooms and on-board E-6 processing, raised eyebrows in the local and international diving communities. Now, twenty four (24) years, eleven (11) destinations, thirteen (13) live-aboards later, Aggressor Fleet continues to turn heads by meeting the diving world’s needs with its original revolutionary style. read more »

Rebranding Now Underway at Peter Hughes Diving

Peter Hughes Diving Now Dancer Fleet®

(Dive Travel Business News - July 30, 2010) --  For almost 20 years, Peter Hughes Diving, Inc. operated the worldwide group of luxury liveaboard yachts known as the “Dancer Fleet”.  This month the company has announced they are formally changing their name to “Dancer Fleet, Inc.”.   Along with the name change is a rebranding of the entire organization that incorporates the new name and logo. read more »

Live-aboard Operator offering Explore Packages to Montserrat

Extreme Marine offers diving under the volcano at Montserrat

(Dive Travel Business News - July 22, 2010) --Montserrat’s Extreme Marine Scuba dive facility is offering travelers “Explore Montserrat,” a three-day adventure originating departing from Antigua and featuring unlimited diving, boat accommodations, meals and a boat tour to the former capital city of Plymouth.

The excursion offers unlimited diving at sites along Montserrat’s 13-mile coastline, which is filled with marine life since the eruption of the island’s Soufriere Hills Volcano in the mid-1990s. Wildlife includes dolphins, pipefish, eagle rays, green turtles and nurse sharks. read more »

Nekton Diving Cruises Ceases Operations

Nekton Diving Cruises Ceases Operations

(Dive Travel Business News - May 31, 2010) -- Nekton Diving Cruises ceased operations May 17, 2010. The Florida-based dive tour company operated two ultra-stable SWATH twin-hull dive boats designed for people prone to sea sickness.

The Nekton Pilot and the Nekton Rorqual, both designed to accommodate more than 30 scuba divers, offered one-week itineraries to the Bahamas and Belize.  According to the owners, the vessels proved too costly to run as reservations declined in a down economy. read more »

New Destination for Aggressor Fleet

Aggressor Fleet launches Baja Aggressor

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Aggressor Fleet is launching a new dive yacht destination offering three adventures - Great White Shark, Hammerhead Shark and Gray Whale charters - in Baja, Mexico starting July 24, 2010.  Aggressor Fleet's introductory offer is only US$1995 pp during 2010.  

From January through June, the Baja Aggressor will cruise to Revillagigedo Archipelago and famous Socorro Island where giant Manta Rays, schooling Hammerhead sharks and Silver Tip Sharks are the key attractions.

The yacht moves to Guadalupe Island from mid-July to mid-November where Great White Shark diving is done solely from large shark cages. Three cages accommodate 3-4 divers each, with dives at a depth of 5-20 feet. 

In November and December, the boat plies the waters of Magdalena Bay, where passengers get up-close encounters with Gray Whales and their calves, while whale-watching from skiffs. Some snorkeling and limited scuba diving is also offered in Magdalena Bay. read more »

The Greatest Shoal on Earth in South Africa

First ever Liveaboard expeditions to South Africa's annual sardine run

Dive Travel Business News - May 6, 2010) -- Extraordinary Expeditions offers the "Greatest Shoal on Earth" with its first-ever live-aboard expeditions to South Africa's annual sardine run this June and July 2011.

The futuristic, state of the art, 115 foot stabilized tri-maran Ocean Adventurer,  combined with dedicated professional guides ensure divers experience the shoal as never before. The boat's speed, sea handling abilities and range give unparalleled access to the shoals of sardines. Whether the shoals are close inshore or 20 miles off shore, the dive yacht can find them and stay with them.

Diving guests are ready and waiting for the first bait-balls to form in the early morning and still be on the water when the last ones form in the late afternoon. Encounter 1000's of dolphins, many species of sharks, Cape Fur Seals, Brydes whales and the Humpback whale migration that coincides with the sardine run. Experience the innumerable Cape Gannets in a feeding frenzy that has no equal on the planet. read more »

Peter Hughes Dancer Fleet® to Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site

Peter Hughes commences service in Cocos Island

(Dive Travel Business News - April 25, 2010) - Miami, FL -- Peter Hughes Diving, in cooperation with M/Y Wind Dancer’s new owner, Las Adventuras Del Bailarin Del Vien, will move the M/Y Wind Dancer to Cocos Island and  commence operation July 8, 2010. M/Y Wind Dancer has gained approval from the Cocos Island National Park to take divers to this very special World Heritage Site.  Located 550 km off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, Cocos Island National Park is the only island in the tropical eastern Pacific with a tropical rainforest. read more »

Peter Hughes Dancer Fleet® Returns to Palau

Dancer Fleet introduces Tropic Dancer in Palau

(Dive Travel Business News - April 24, 2010) -- Miami, FL - Peter Hughes Diving, in cooperation with owner Palau Watersports, will begin operation of the 9th Dancer Fleet® yacht, the M/Y Tropic Dancer on June 6, 2010.  Based in Koror, Palau,  the Tropic Dancer will cruise the Rock Islands of Palau and beyond, taking divers to the best diving Micronesia has to offer.

As a special introductory offer, those traveling on M/Y Tropic Dancer between June 6 and November 26, 2010, will receive a $750 in incentives featuring a $600 discount off the published rate and free Nitrox. During this introductory period, 7-night packages in double accommodations will be priced at only $2335 per person and deluxe accommodations at only $2535 per person. Following this, double accommodations will be $2935 per person and deluxe accommodations will be $ 3135 per person. read more »

100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the RMS Titanic in 2012

The wreck of the RMS Titanic

(Dive Travel Business News - April 15, 2010) -- Bill Willard is a self-described Titanic enthusiast who wants to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the White Star Line luxury cruise liner Titanic - in a big way. Willard has teamed up with upscale line Azamara Club Cruises to offer "Voyages! Titanic 2012" to commemorate the maritime disaster.  He knows there will be a lot of enthusiasts like himself ready to make the cruise of a lifetime to the world's most famous shipwreck.

Sailing out of Boston,  the 700-passenger Azamara Journey will provide a nine-day "voyage of remembrance and exploration" to the site of the wreck of the famed ship that sank April 15, 1912. read more »

Red Sea Liveaboard Destroyed in Blaze

(Dive Magazine UK - February 1, 2010) -- Dive Magazine reports that the Red Sea Live-aboard MY Typhoon has been destroyed by a fire in a Suez dry dock. Typhoon was part of the Tornado Marine Fleet operating in Egyptian waters. Three other live-aboards sustained damage:  MY Sweet Dreams, Hyatt and VIP-One.  Travel Professionals are busy making alternate arrangements for clients who were booked on these boats. 

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10th Anniversary on Peter Hughes' Sky Dancer in Galapagos

(DiveTravelBusinessNews - Nov 27, 2009) -- Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Dancer Fleet's Sky Dancer in Galapagos, Peter Hughes Diving is offering $1000 off the published rate on two anniversary departures: Jan 17, 2010 and May 16, 2010.

The luxury live-aboard Sky Dancer is a 100-foot custom-built yacht accommodatine 16 passengers. Full-air-conditioned, its interior features teak paneling and furnishings, a dining area, fully stocked bar and a main salon with an audio/video entertainment center. All the staterooms have ensuite facilities, hairdrers, individual air-conditioning controls and picture window or portlight views.  Like all Dancer Fleet® vessels, Sky Dancer features all the standard perks found in luxury resort properties and making diving easy. read more »

Aggressor Celebrates 25 years

Aggressor Fleet celebrates 25 years

(DiveTravelBusinessNews - Nov 27, 2009) -- As part of Aggressor Fleet's 25-Year Anniversary Celebration and Dive the World Club , Aggressor clients will receive 25% off the regular rates during select weeks now until Dec 2010 on Aggressor yachts in Galapagos, Belize, Fiji, Maldives, Kona, Utila, Turks & Caicos, Palau and Cayman.

On November 17, 1984, a 100-ft., 16 passenger live-aboard dive yacht cruised into George Town Harbor, Grand Cayman. The Cayman Aggressor, which offered divers a revolutionary way of diving and innovation amenities such as private staterooms and on-board E-6 processing, raised eyebrows in the local and international diving communities. Now, twenty four (24) years, eleven (11) destinations, thirteen (13) live-aboards later, Aggressor Fleet continues to garner attention by meeting the diving world’s needs with its original revolutionary style.

For more specials rates see details here or call Aggressor Fleet's Reservation Center at 800-348-2628.

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Worldwide Dive and Sail offers New Destinations & Vessels

worldwide dive and sail yacht

(DiveTravelBusinessNews - Nov 27, 2009) -- Worldwide Dive and Sail, live-aboard company offering diving and sailing around Southeast Asia, is offering "Credit Crunch Busters", with huge discounts on selected dates and destinations.

Worldwide Dive and Sail started in 2003 offering divers a unique live-aboard experience sailing on traditional “gaft rigged Phinisi” sailing yachts handcrafted from ironwood and teak and custom built on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.  

Since 2003, the company has been expanding its fleet and destinations portfolio to include Indonesia (Komodo Marine Park, Lembeh Strait, Bunaken Marine Park, Halmahera), Thailand (Similan and Surin Islands, Phuket), Burma (Burma Banks and Mergui Archipelago), India (Andaman Islands), and the Philippines (four different itineraries). The company is celebrating the upcoming launch of the SY Mandarin Siren and SY Indo Siren. read more »

Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Appears to have Folded

(April 14, 2008 - Modern Agent) -–Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, which hasn’t operated a ship since last August, has apparently closed its Miami offices. The troubled company, which let lapse its Florida license to sell travel in November, was unsuccessful in its attempts to renew that registration, said Terence McElroy, spokesman for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “Because of their financial difficulties, we insisted they post a $50,000 bond, which they didn’t have to do before,” McElroy said. “They were unable or unwilling to post the bond, so we rejected their request to renew the license. At that point, they were no longer licensed to sell travel in Florida.” read more »

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