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MV Colona VI 16 - 18 November 2007 2007-11-14 21:47:00 There is a Last Minute Special Price on MV Colona VI 3 days 2 nights (7 dives) liveaboard to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi Islands.   Trip dates: 16 - 18 November 2007Save 20% when you book:Master cabin: US$ 416 - Now US$ 333 (11,265 baht) per diverTwin share cabin: US$ 396 - Now US$ 317 (10,725 baht) per diverMore 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! ...

West Cost Explorer - 18 - 22 November 2007 2007-11-13 20:23:00 West Coast Explorer is a popular liveaboard boat with younger crowds from a mixed range of nationalities. The cabins, although compact, are comfortable, and the dive deck is practical and well run. Plenty of deck space to relax. Dive The World owner Sheldon Hey just recently went on a trip on this boat and was impressed by the service and also the food - there was plenty for him to eat as a picky vegetarian.The last few spaces are available for a special last minute price.Date: 18 - 22 November 2007 (5 days / 4 nights)Route: Similan – Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu RockPrice: US$ 515 (17,500 baht) only! Include: 14 dives, air-conditioned cabins - twin share, all meals, fruits, drinking water, coffee, tea, Divemaster, tanks, weights, weight belts and torches for the night dives.More Information: West Coast ExplorerFor bookings, please email to Blog@Dive-The-World.com or call Dive The World PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket - +66 (0)83 505 7794 ...

MV Black Manta November 2007 Last Minute Offer! 2007-11-13 19:40:00 The Black Manta is a brand new luxury kid on the block, built with space and relaxation in mind, and run by an experienced crew with quality of service very much a part of the liveaboard experience. She's a big boat with a high standard of accommodation, as well as being very diver friendly with a huge dive deck and plenty of kitting up space. Nitrox is available on board. The Black Manta has 6 spaces available for:18 - 22 November 2007 (5 days / 4 nights)Similan Islands - Koh Bon - Richelieu Rock Deluxe Cabin: US$ 950 per person - US$ 855 per person!More Information here: MV Black MantaFor bookings, please contact Blog@Dive-The-World.com, or call our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket - 083 505 7794. ...

New Destination Launched - Diving in the Maldives 2007-11-13 00:19:00 Finally, here it is, what many of you have been waiting so patiently for ... the launch of Dive The World's new destination - Diving in the Maldives!!With over 1,100 coral islands and 26 atolls scattered across this vast and remote Indian Ocean region, a one week liveaboard diving safari is surely the best way to explore this tropical state, famous for its large schools of fish and big marine life. Options range from luxury five star motor yachts to comfortable yet surprisingly affordable liveaboards, in this popular dive destination.Check out your Maldives liveaboard options; we will be bringing you several more great boats very shortly.Or find more about diving in the Maldives from our extensive dive site reviews.For more about holidays in this island state, read our Maldives tourist information.If you have any enquiries regarding the Maldives please contact our reservation staff: blog@dive-the-world.com. ...

The Junk - November 2007 Last Minute Booking Offer 2007-11-12 21:46:00 The liveaboard "June Hong Chian Lee", better known as The Junk is a one of a kind boat with a great character and quality service.  If you want a really special trip this week we have some spaces available on this beautiful boat for 7 days / 6 nights to the Similans and Richelieu Rock on 17-23 November 2007.Last Minute Price - You can save upto US$ 300 on a cabin!Single berth in a shared Cabin: US$ 1,190 - Now US$ 942 per personPrivate Double Cabin: US$ 1,650 - Now US$ 1,324 per personThe Junk departs on 17 November 2007 at 6pm and returns on 23 November 2007 at 9am.More Information:SY June Hong Chian Lee - Thailand Liveaboard For bookings, please contact blog@dive-the-world.com or call our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket - 083 505 7794. ...

MY Genesis 1 - November 2007 Last Minute Offer! 2007-11-12 21:28:00 MY Genesis 1 liveaboard has a last minute price for it's Similan trip 17-19 November 2007. LAST MINUTE OFFER - 17-19 November 20073 days / 2 nights - Similan IslandsPrice: US$ 500 per diverNitrox is free on this trip!Pick up is at 6:15pm on 17 November 2007. For Bookings email: blog@dive-the-world.com ...

Philkade November 2007 Last Minute Specials - 20% off! 2007-11-12 21:21:00 Philkade is a modern, five star motor vessel specifically designed for long-range luxury cruising in the Similans and Burma. Spaces are available for the following trips in November 2007. Book one of the trips below and enjoy 20% off!Trip: 14 - 20 Nov 2007 - (7 days / 6 nights) - Similan to Richelieu RockNormal price:Deluxe cabin: US$ 2,480 per personSpecial Offer Price:Standard cabin: US$ 1,984 per personTrip: 20 - 24 Nov 2007 - (5 days / 4 nights) - Similan / Richelieu RockNormal price:Superior cabin: US$ 1,780 per personStandard cabin: US$ 1,480 per personSpecial Offer Price:Superior cabin: US$ 1,424 per personStandard cabin: US$ 1,184 per personTrip: 24 - 30 Nov 2007 - (7 days / 6 nights) - Burma and the Similan IslandsNormal price:Superior cabin: US$ 2,190 per personStandard cabin: US$ 1,990 per personSpecial Offer Price:Superior cabin: US$ 1,752 per personStandard cabin: US$ 1,592 per personFull Boat Information: Philkade - Phuket liveaboard For Bookings, please call Dive The Wor ...

Do you know what’s going on in Phuket? 2007-11-07 02:46:00 There is a sense of excitement in the air in Phuket. Just as we find ourselves on the brink of another high season there have been some changes and, as always plenty going on in Thailand’s best dive and holiday destination ...Loads of events coming up to keep you entertained when you are not diving Phuket. November sees the return of the much anticipated King’s Rugby Cup-80. December has a packed programme of events including the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, Phuket International Marine Expo, Phuket International Dragon Boat Challenge. What else is going on?We have moved!If you are coming to Phuket this year to enjoy some of the best daytrips around or, if you are lucky, to go off on an exciting liveaboard adventure to the world-famous Similans or beyond into Burma then you may need to know where we are.Well we have moved our dive centre to excellent new premises close to Patong Beach and there isn’t a ‘Massage Mister!’ outlet in sight!For more information, photos and a handy ...

Raja Ampat Liveaboard - Book now for 2009 charter! 2007-11-03 05:39:00 Raja Ampat is the latest "must dive" destination and liveaboard charters get booked up years in advance. The Seven Seas Liveaboard has just one charter trip available for all of the 2008-9 season, every other charter trip is sold out!The available charter dates are 21 January to 2 February 2009.These dates will not be available for long. So if you are thinking of taking your group to Raja Ampat contact us now for charter rates! Seven Seas can accommodate 16 divers.The Seven Seas is one of the newest and finest Phinisi liveaboards in Indonesia. The boat is modern, spacious and very comfortable, and is owned by experts with many years experience of operating in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea.More Information: Seven Seas Liveaboard For Bookings please email us:Blog@Dive-The-World.com ...

Raja Ampat - Spaces available in February! 2007-11-02 02:12:00 Spaces open up for Raja Ampat in February 2008!February is the perfect time to dive Raja Ampat. Due to a charter cancellation of a trip on Seven Seas liveaboard there are now spaces available for:6-18 February 2008 – 12 nights. Sorong - Sorong price: US$ 3,900 per person.The Seven Seas is one of the newest and finest Phinisi liveaboards in Indonesia. The boat is modern, spacious and very comfortable, and is owned by experts with many years experience of operating in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea.More Information: Seven Seas Liveaboard For Bookings please email us:Blog@Dive-The-World.com ...

Sabah Environment: Kudat Beach Clean 2007-10-28 21:08:00 Sunday 28th October saw a concerted effort by many Sabahans and Sabahan residents to raise awareness of environmental issues in the Kudat region in the form of a beach clean up. Kudat is situated north east of the state capital Kota Kinabalu near the tip of Borneo. It is a region of outstanding natural beauty and is considered likely in the future to become more of a destination for tourism including dive tourism.There are believed to be large turtle populations in the area which need protection from illegal catching and egg theft. There are also a considerable number of historical wrecks in the vicinity which may lie slightly too deep for all but tech divers but promise wonderful sights and a fascinating history. Not all of the area has been very well explored and there could be more undiscovered dive sites peppering the area which, being at the tip of Borneo, finds itself on the edge of the Coral Triangle.Some 150 volunteers gathered in Kudat at the site of a beach clean up organised ...

Komodo Dancer announces new trips for 2008! 2007-10-25 23:38:00 The Komodo Dancer, one of the most popular liveaboards in Indonesia has announced some changes to its proposed schedule for 2008.Instead of Bali to Bali trips, 2008 will see this Peter Hughes liveaboard running one way trips (Bali to Komodo or Komodo to Bali). This means a one way flight either to or from Labuan Bajo, the jump off point for Komodo, and means more diving around the Komodo National Park.The people at the Komodo Dancer also went looking for new muck diving sites to add to their itinerary. What did they find?Ambon Scorpionfish, Ghost Pipefish, Frogfish (all colors, and some they hadn't seen before), Inimicus, Snake Eels, Stargazers, Dragonets, Sawblade Shrimp (and tons of other shrimp species), Candy Crabs, and more species of colorful nudibranchs than they had ever seen in one area. They call this site "Estuary ".If Sangeang/Estuary aren't enough for even the most dedicated critter diver, they will also take you to another world class muck diving spot on a different is ...

Banda Sea Trip Report: The Adventurer II 2007-10-25 23:05:00 The Spice Islands of Indonesia were once so valuable that the Dutch made a deal with the British to exchange them for New Amsterdam, now known as New York. These days the Spice Islands are highly valued by divers who cannot get enough of the incredibly rich waters of the Banda Sea. Many reports come back of vibrant reefs teeming with fish both large and small, with critters galore and a riot of colour.Not many boats sail these seas but The Adventurer II is one luxury converted Phinisi schooner that is plying these waters bringing joy to the adventurous guests it welcomes on board. Divers that do step on board enjoy not only the fabulous reefs but also the comfort and splendour of this impressive looking liveaboard.We sent our very own Sheldon Hey along to see whether the excited whispers about Banda’s underwater world were justified and to kick the tyres and lift the hood of the Adventurer II.Check out his ‘warts-and-all’ article here: Adventurer II Banda Trip report For more inf ...

MV Nautica gets a makeover 2007-10-15 01:48:00 As Thailand's West Coast gears up for high season, many of the best liveaboards have been getting a makeover.The MV Nautica for example has spent three and a half months getting...er...ship shape for the 2007/8 season.The hull has been raised by a metre and there is a new sundeck for you to catch a few rays in peace and quiet. By popular demand an extra cabin has been added and will be available at a budget rate.The Nautica staff are looking forward to delivering a range of trips this season: You can spend 9 days / 8 nights seeing all the best of the fascinating dive sites around Thailand and the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar. Also in the programme is the 3 days / 2 nights safari to the southern islands around the Andaman Sea including Phi Phi Island, Hin Daeng & Hin Muang. Of course you can combine this southern islands safari with the popular 5 days / 4 nights Similan Cruise.MV Nautica - Full Information:Nautica Liveaboard See here for some of the dives sites you can visit on board ...

Burma - Does the political unrest affect the diving? 2007-10-04 22:53:00 Recent events have put the Burmese political situation back at the top of the worldwide news agenda.At the time of writing there have been several days of protest followed by a military crackdown that has seen protesting monks and citizens arrested and held in detention in the north of the country.The international community and the UN have called for reconciliation between the pro-democracy movement and the military junta and we may yet see the fulfilment of the people's struggle for a free and democratic government.The question we have been asked is whether the liveaboard trips that run from Thailand into Burmese waters are being cancelled or otherwise adversely affected by recent events. The short answer is no. It is business as usual for these operators whose guests see nothing of the unrest that we know is occuring in parts of the mainland of Burma.Dive The World offers Myanmar diving only on liveaboards that are operated out of Thailand. We do not offer any land based tourist ac ...