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Colona VI - Last Minute Offer - 20 Jan 2008 2008-01-17 19:58:00 Due to a late cancellation, MV Colona VI now has 2 spaces available.   Trip departs: 20 Jan 2008 (Saturday), Patong, 8pmTrip returns: 24 Jan 2007 (Thursday), Patong, 6pmDuration: 5 days and 4 nightsDestination: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu RockDives: 14Book Now for only US$ 792More Information here: Colona VIFor bookings, please email to Blog@Dive-The-World.com or call Dive The World PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket - 083 505 7794 right now before it's too late! ...

Sangalaki Liveaboard June to Sept 2008 2008-01-10 03:52:00 Sangalaki, Derawan and Maratua represent an excellent and as yet still unheralded diving region.Many know of the amazing mantas of Sangalaki, the jellyfish lake of Kakaban and the big pelagic action to be had around Maratua but it has not really come into its own yet as a region that has entered the mainstream diver conscience. For a long time the area has been crying out for a liveaboard and finally this year sees one taking in the whole region over a 6 night cruise, the Panunee, which will run from June to September 2008.The boat can accommodate up to 20 divers and this itinerary would make a great full boat charter. Imagine you and all your buddies on your own Sangalaki liveaboard crusing around the islands off Borneo!It used to be that the region was difficult to get to but that has changed in recent years with more and more airlines running flights between Tarakan and Balikpapan. There is no longer any need to overnight between Singapore and Tarakan from where the boat departs. So ...

10% off Burma liveaboard 20-26 Feb 2008 2008-01-08 21:10:00 Special prices are available on the Panunee's 20-26 February trip taking in the excellent dive sites of South Burma and Richelieu Rock.20-26 Feb 08: Myanmar - Richelieu Rock Destinations: Richelieu Rock – Black Rock - Burma Bank - Western Rocky - Shark Cave Embarkation : Tablamu Port in Phang-nga Province Disembarkation : Tablamu Port in Phang-nga Province Nights on board : 6 Nights Diving days : 5 Days Total Dives : 16 DivesPrice: Was US$1,570 per person NOW US$ 1,412 (47,250 Baht)You save US$ 158 per person!Price Includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.Price Excludes:Entry fees to Myanmar (USD 200 per person) and Richelieu Rock (US$ 18 per person) payable on board, fuel surcharge US$ 180 per person (6,000 Baht) also payable on board, scuba equipment (US$ 20 per day), torch ...

Khao Lak - Hot New Destination! 2008-01-07 03:52:00 I heard the news today oh boy! Dive The World have launched a new Thailand resorts destination...the beautiful Khao Lak.As part of our co-operation with hotel reservation experts Agoda who guarantee lowest rates we can offer you dive packages here at incredible prices. As always we will try to make life easier for you by suggesting accommodation we recommend and to suit all budgets:High Budget - Ban Khao Lak ResortMedium Budget - Best Western Palm Galleria ResortLow Budget - Khao Lak Mohin Tara HotelCheck out what other great accomodation options you have:Khao Lak ResortsStaying in any of these resorts you can enjoy daytrips from the nearby pier at Tap Lamu to some of the best dive sites on Thailand's west coast including The Similan islands, Richelieu Rock and Boonsung Wreck.Check out the possible daytrip options from Khao Lak resorts here: Khao Lak DaytripsFor enquiries or bookings, please call Dive The World - +66 (0)83 505 7794, or email: Blog@Dive-The-World.com ...

Dive Clubs and Groups 2008-01-06 08:29:00 If you're searching for the best deals for your dive club or group, then you've come to right place.Below you'll find all the best offers for both liveaboard cruises and dive resorts, all neatly laid out for each diving destination.Dive ResortsFiji   KadavuMatava Resort - pay for 8 guests and receive 1 extra free of charge (equivalent to a 13% discount).Tiliva Resort - pay for 10 guests and receive 2 extra free of charge (equivalent to a 20% discount).   TaveuniMaravu Plantation Resort - pay for 6 guests and receive 1 extra free of charge (equivalent to a 17% discount).Garden Island Resort - pay for 6 guests and receive 1 extra free of charge (equivalent to an 11% discount).Malaysia   Sipadan IslandMabul Water Bungalows - pay for 6 guests and receive 5% off the dive package prices, plus pay for 10 guests and receive 1 additional extra free of charge (equivalent to a 15% discount).Sipadan Mabul Resort - pay for 6 guests and receive 5% off ...

Dive The World Travel Club Trip 2007 2008-01-03 02:41:00 Dive The World travel consultants have many years of experience working in the diving industry, either working on dive boats, teaching courses in dive centres or selling dive trips on-line. Our experience has taught us that the most important part of any dive trip is the people that you meet and dive with on that trip. Divers come in all shapes and sizes but often a love of the underwater world brings them together in a common understanding, no matter what the nationality or background. Have you ever noticed how quiet a dive boat is before the first dive but how after the first dive the boat comes alive with everyone chatting about what they saw underwater. Once the talking starts divers realize that they have many other things in common too and often lasting friendships are born.With this in mind Dive The World decided that it would be a good idea to create the Dive The World travel club where like-minded divers can come together and dive with fellow divers from around the world but l ...

Fiji Coup – What’s it like one year on? 2008-01-03 01:21:00 On a recent trip to Fiji we thought it might be useful to get an idea from the people of Fiji as to how they feel about the 2006 coup and the impact that it has had on the country.By way of background Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who instigated the coup was the man who had originally installed the Prime Minister that he then ousted. The PM was entrusted with the task of restoring democracy and rooting out corruption. The reasons given for the coup were that he had not done either and there was far too much corruption under him.The Commodore issued repeated warnings before announcing that power would soon be taken back by the military. The coup was anything but a shock announcement and was even delayed until after some important rugby games took place. The immediate aftermath saw an increased military presence in Suva and elsewhere in the country where the army were dutibound to take over policing activities. The following is based on feedback from Fijian locals and expatriates…First ...

New look Thailand resort options for you 2008-01-02 09:35:00 To make your life easier and to ensure you always get the widest choice and the best possible deals we have partnered up with Agoda, an excellent online hotel booking service. They guarantee that they offer the best prices around so together with them we can offer you our expertise at great rates. See how our resorts section looks here: Thailand Resorts Since we know Thailand well we have cherry picked a recommendation in each price bracket so you can book quickly and easily with the assurance that we know and rate the option. However you have the freedom to choose from the expansive range that Agoda offer. You can use our convenient search box to browse through all the options.So if you love diving in Thailand and want the advice of those on the ground and you love a bargain when it comes to accommodation then you can’t go wrong.For enquiries or bookings, please call Dive The World - +66 (0)83 505 7794, or email: Blog@Dive-The-World.com ... Thailand

Tui Tai - Recognition by National Geographic 2008-01-01 08:44:00 The Fijian adventure liveaboard the Tui Tai has recently been recognised by National Geographic as one of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth". The decision was based on interviews with past guests, as well as scores on various set of criteria established by the National Geographic Society, including quality of service, sustainability, education and spirit of adventure. This adds to a list of awards piling up in Tui Tai's trophy cabinet including:"World's Sexiest Cruise Ships" Conde Nast, April 2006"World Class Escapes" National Geographic, March 2006"Greatest Adventures on the Planet" Mens Journal, May 2005"Trips of a Lifetime" Outside Magazine, March 2003"Best Adventure" 2004 & 2005 AON Excellence in Tourism Awards Tui Tai is a great combination of luxury and adventure. There are up to two dives a day as well as countless adventure and cultural activities to enjoy during your 5 or 7 night cruise. It is the perfect Fijian trip for active people and the combination of activ ...

Latest update - Tasik Ria Resort and Spa 2007-12-27 02:24:00 Tasik Ria resort is the only PADI 5 Star Manado resort to use high quality, comfortable diving boats to explore the islands of the Bunaken marine park. The Red Sea style boats offer plenty of space and comfort for the trips to the dive sites and for lunch between dives. Eco Divers at Tasik Ria are the most professional diving outfit in the area and clearly stand head and shoulders above the rest. As always, the management continue to enhance the resort and service to bring their guests even higher satisfaction. Apart from choices of grill, world and vegetarian, their new extended menu offers:Beach BBQ (Fridays) Indonesian style buffet (Sundays) Seafood Special (Wednesdays)All choices are served four times a week with self service starter, salad and dessert. More Information on the resort: Tasik Ria - Eco DiversMore on the great diving in the area: Bunaken DivingFor more information about the menu or bookings, please email to: Blog@Dive-The-World.com ...

Fiji Trip Report: Fiji Aggressor II 2007-12-20 20:39:00 Between Fiji's two main islands of Vanua Levu and Viti Levu lies a stretch of sea called Bligh Water and the Koro Sea. Due to the nutrient-rich waters, the marine ecosystem here is spectacular and colourful and part of the reason Fiji calls itself the ‘soft coral capital of the world’.The Fiji Aggressor II is a deluxe catamaran that can accommodate up to 18 divers with all cabins are above the water line, offering wonderful sea views. To ensure our customers know what to expect from their Fiji diving holiday, we make sure we know the products we sell and always try to keep on top of developments. Last November, we sent one of our intrepid heroes, Gavin Macaulay along to experience the Fiji Aggressor II and dive some of Fiji’s best dive sites. You can check out his article here: The Fiji Aggressor II For more information on the diving: Bligh Water and The Koro Sea Read all about the Liveaboard: Fiji Aggressor IIFor Bookings, please call Dive The World - +66 (0)83 505 7794, or e ...

Technical Diving Trip - Thailand's WWII wrecks! 2007-12-19 02:01:00 Are you interested in diving pristine untouched World War II wrecks? Then join the “Hammerhead” tour in the Gulf of Thailand onboard MV Trident, Thailand’s premier technical liveaboard which departs for this unique trip on 16 March 2008. MV Trident is a full technical liveaboard with mixing facilities and is able to provide any blend of trimix, as well as oxygen to 200 bar. In 2005, MV Trident made headlines when she discovered the missing USS Lagarto which was lost in action in the Gulf in 1945. She has since been back to the site with the US Navy and also with the Deep Sea Dectives, John Chatterton and Richie Kohler to film the USS Lagarto.During the World War II, the Hammerhead sank four Maru’s in the Gulf of Siam and you will be able to dive three of them as the fourth one, Kinrei Maru, is still undiscovered. On the first day of the Hammerhead trip, diving will be on Nammei Maru, an oil tanker sitting vertical. On the following day, you will dive on Sakura Maru, which is a ... Thailand

Similan Islands Trip Report: MV Parinee 2007-12-18 01:29:00 The beautiful Similans consist of nine jungle-covered islands, lapped by a gin clear tropical sea and blessed with golden beaches. They are undoubtedly the most beautiful and diverse dive destination in Thailand and the only way to really get the best of them is to hop onto a Similans Liveaboard.There are many boats to choose from but it can be difficult to know where to start. That is where we come in. We know all the boats well and keep on top of all the developments to ensure our customers know what to expect from their Thailand diving holiday. The MV Parinee is one of the lower priced liveaboards which accommodates 12 divers so there is space both below the waves and on deck. We recently sent Sheldon Hey along on a trip to the Similan Islands on the MV Parinee and you can check out his article here: Parinee in the Similans For more information on the diving: Similan Islands Read all about the Liveaboard: MV Parinee For Bookings, please call Dive The World - +66 (0)83 505 7794, or ...

New look for MV Le Mahé 2007-12-17 22:35:00 For her 5th birthday, Le Mahé has been getting a makeover. Now, 26 metres in length, she can accommodate 14 divers at a time for the 2007/2008 season. All eight cabins with en-suite are completely redecorated. They each have a flat screen TV and DVD, fridge, air conditioning and fan. In the middle deck, six cabins now enjoy more light in cabin and even their own private balcony. In the “chill lounge” saloon, divers can relax, watch DVDs or nap on the 4 metre long daybed while waiting for the next dive or meal. The kitchen has a new oven ideal for preparing bread, pizza and other bakery treats.Most importantly, the dive platform has been widened and with the compressors in the lower deck, you can enjoy the silence. So, take advantage of the new look Le Mahé on either a 5D/4N or 6D/5N Similan Safari to Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. More information: MV Le MahéSee here for some of the dives sites you can visit on board the MV Le Mahé: Thailand Dive Sites ...

MV Giamani Last Minute Special - 20% off! 2007-11-14 22:08:00 Special Last Minute Price for MV GiamaniTrip departs: 5 December 2007 (Wednesday), Patong, 8PMTrip returns: 9 December 2007 (Sunday), Patong, 6PMDuration: 5 days and 4 nightsDestination: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu RockDives: 14Save 20% when you book:Standard cabin (shared bathroom): US$728 - Now US$582 Deluxe triple share cabin (en suite): US$768 - Now US$614 Deluxe twin share cabin (en suite): US$ 872 - Now US$698 Full Information: MV GiamaniFor bookings, please contact Blog@Dive-The-World.com or call our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket - 083 505 7794. ...