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(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 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 »

(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 »