MS/Y San Marco: new liveaboard in Sudan / Red Sea

MS/Y San Marco - Red Sea Liveaboard

Diving in Sudan

Sudan is well known for hammerhead sharks!

Sudan is also rich in marine life; in fact the coast and the coral reefs are fascinating, still untouched, and most of all, less visited than the Egyptian reefs. Sudan is one of the most surprising and mysterious scuba destinations in the Northern hemisphere. Still relatively undiscovered, these waters are ideal for those who are looking for new adventures and for exciting close encounters with big pelagic: grey sharks, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, barracudas, jack fish, turtles etc.

Dive sites like Sanganeb, Sha’abSuedi, Angarosh and Sha’ab Rumi with the famous wreck of the Continental Shelf Station Two, are wonderful and unmissable !!!

M/Y San Marco

Gulet San Marco’ is a stunning 30 metres long Turkish caique, built in 1997 and then completely restructured and adapted for the diving activity in 2005.
The vessel is a classic two-masted schooner with two fore-and-aft rigs (Gaff-Schooner), a jib and a foresail. Built entirely in wood, with finishing in mahogany and iroko, she features 8 private cabins (7 for the guests); among them 3 with a double bed, 2 twin beds and 2 with double bed along with a third bunk bed. All cabins have independent air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with shower. Bathroom towels, bathrobes and beach towels are also provided.
The ship features a wide sundeck area at the bow as well as a comfortable and spacious veranda astern with tables, couches and cushions.
In the main part of the ship there is a large living room with bar area, couches, table, television, DVD player, hi-fi, mp3 player and board games.
Trained instructors and dive guides work together as a Team with the professional crew on board. All members of the crew speak fluently Italian and a talented chef will amaze you with his Italian culinary specialties.
Among the standard equipment, twenty 15-liters steel tanks with INT/DIN double valve are provided, along with 2 electrical silenced high pressure compressors of 16.000lt/h., diving equipment for rent, emergencies oxygen, recharger for torches and flash, two 6mt long 55hp rubber boats, one 6mt long 100hp rubber boat, fishing equipment (line fishing and trolling).
PADI courses from OWD up to Divemaster along with PADI specialities are also available on board.
Read boat details and Sudan Itineraries:
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Indonesia: Raja Ampat Aggressor charters begin in August 2015

Raja Ampat Aggressor

Join the new Raja Ampat Aggressor for the trip of a lifetime in The Coral Triangle of Indonesia.  Known for having the richest coral reef ecosystem in the world, you will be amazed at the diversity & abundance of marine life.

http://www.divediscovery.com/indonesia/liveaboards/raja-ampat-aggressor.php

Raja Ampat Map

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Cuba: Havana and the Gardens of the Queen Diving

Havana and the Gardens of the Queen Shark Diving

Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina
Havana and the Gardens of the Queen

An educational exchange with the Cuban people
OFAC License: Educational Activities (515.565)

Join Dive Discovery Travel and Eco Cuba Outings on an educational people-to-people trip to Havana and the Gardens of the Queen. You will exchange ideas about art, music, dance and history with the Cuban people as you journey to cultural and historical venues in and around Havana, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will also interact with the locals as you visit community projects that benefit their neighborhoods.

You will eco-dive at the Gardens of the Queen, where you will meet with marine experts to gain insight into the conservation measures that Cuba is taking to preserve their delicate aquatic ecosystem. The Gardens of the Queen is comprised of a chain of 250 virgin coral and mangrove islands located 60 miles off Cuba’s southern coast. You will exchange ideas about the protection of the environment in the Jardines de la Reina, which was declared a Marine Park in 1996. “This area has been preserved for future generations as an intricate network of untouched marine ecosystems that have been regarded by many knowledgeable scientists and organizations as a benchmark of the original status of coral reefs as found by Christopher Columbus in the early years of his discovery.”

Havana and the Gardens of the Queen Programs:

10 days / 9 nights14 days / 13 nights

Havana and the Gardens of the Queen

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
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Alami Alor – New American Owned Dive Resort in Alor, Indonesia

Alami Alor - Indonesia Dive Resorts - Dive Discovery Indonesia

Alami Alor is a new dive and stay resort located in Alor, NTT, Indonesia, opening for the April-December 2015 season. Managing Directors are from the USA and UK. With a maximum of only 8 guests, the resort’s focus is to provide scuba divers with access to both tropical coral reef diving and muck diving while providing a quality standard and personalized service both in the dive center and the resort. The resort grounds are well preserved and full of tropical trees, plants and flowers providing a shaded and breezy home base for guests in a waterfront garden environment.

http://www.divediscovery.com/indonesia/dive-resorts/alami-alor.php

Alami Alor - Dive Resort in Indonesia - Dive Discovery

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
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South Africa: Flying Great White Sharks & Safari in Kruger

Flying Great White Sharks & Safari in Kruger
8 Nights total:
5nts Simonstown ~ 4 great white breaching shark morning trips
3nts Arathusa Safari Lodge, Kruger

Itinerary

Day 1

VIP Meet & Greet: OR Tambo International Airport.
You will then be shown to your onward flight to Cape Town.
Private Road Transfer – Cape Town Airport to Simonstown Quayside

Day 2

Air Jaws: Morning Trip: Shark Breaching Activity

Day 3

Air Jaws: Morning Trip: Shark Breaching Activity

Day 4

Air Jaws: Morning Trip: Shark Breaching Activity

Day 5

Air Jaws: Morning Trip: Shark Breaching Activity

Day 6

Private Road Transfer – Simonstown Quayside to Cape Town Airport
Flight From Cape Town To Hoedspruit
Private Road Transfer – Hoedspruit Airport to Arathusa

Day 7

2 daily game drives and an optional bush walk

Day 8

2 daily game drives and an optional bush walk

Day 9

Private Transfer – Arathusa to Hoedspruit Airport
Flight From Hoedspruit To Johannesburg

Arathusa Safari Lodge, Kruger

COST:

01 Jun – 31 Aug 15:

1 pax: USD 3830.00 per person
2 pax: USD 2905.00 per person sharing

* Local flights extra

View itinerary in details

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MV Maya’s Dugong liveaboard for Aldabra in Seychelles

Aldabra - Seychelles

Aldabra
is the world’s second largest coral atoll
The UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sir David Attenborough called Aldabra
“One of the wonders of the world”

Aldabra Expedition Aboard the MV Maya’s Dugong
The sample itineraries are as per below:

Aldabra expedition 1: starts on the 11th of December, 2015.
The program includes visits to Assumption, Aldabra, Cosmoledo and Astove.

Dates: 11 to 20 December, 2015 (9-nights)
Embarkation/Disembarkation: Assumption

Day 1 December 11 Flight from Mahe to Assumption. Embarkation on MV Maya’s Dugong
Days 2-6 December 12-16 Aldabra
Days 7-8 December 17-18 Cosmoledo
Day 9 December 19 Astove
Day 10 December 20 Disembarkation at Assumption. Flight back to Mahe.

Aldabra expedition 2: starts on the 20th December, 2015.
The program includes the visits to Assumption, Aldabra, Cosmoledo and Astove.

Dates: 20 to 27 December, 2015 (7-nights)
Embarkation/Disembarkation: Assumption

Day 1 December 20 Flight from Mahe to Assumption. Embarkation on MV Maya’s Dugong
Day 2-4 December 21-23 Aldabra
Day 5-6 December 24-25 Cosmoledo
Day 7 December 26 Astove
Day 8 December 27 Disembarkation at Assumption. Flight back to Mahe.

Note: please send us an inquiry for dates and availability

MV Maya's Dugong - Seychelles Liveaboards

View MV Maya’s Dugong liveaboard information:
http://www.divediscovery.com/seychelles/liveaboards/mayas-dugong.php

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Nortada – a new liveaboard in Galapagos!

Nortada - Galapagos Liveaboards - Dive Discovery Galapagos

Nortada was built in France by Naval Builder Guy Couach in 1986. The 18 meter / 60 foot fiberglass yacht served as a naturalist cruise boat and dive live-aboard for nearly 15 years.

In early 2012 the Board of Directors of Rolf Wittmer decided to rebuild Nortada as a private charter dive live-aboard for small groups of up to 8 guests. This new live-aboard concept targets groups with specialized diving needs, maximizes the value of live-aboard dive departures and offers unprecedented privacy, even for small groups.

Nortada will regularly offer 7 night itineraries to Wolf and Darwin. Some of the specialized products Nortada will offer to her clients include full rebreather and technical diving support, photo – video oriented departures, citizen science programs maintained in partnership by leading research institutions and private celebrity expeditions. High and Low season itinerary options are available.

Nortada - Galapagos Liveaboards - Dive Discovery Galapagos

STANDARD 8 DAY / NIGHT
WOLF AND DARWIN ITINERARY

Friday:
(AM) Arrival to Galapagos
(PM) Check Dive – Punta Carrión

Saturday:
(AM) Cape Marshall / Mantarray City
(PM) Roca Redonda

Sunday:
(All Day) Wolf

Monday:
(All Day) Darwin

Tuesday:
(All Day) Wolf

Wednesday:
(AM) Bartolome / Cousing Rock
(PM) Bartolome – land visit

Thursday:
(AM) Pinzon Island
(PM) Darwin Station – land visit

Friday:
(AM) Seymour or Plazas land visit and flight out

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
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2015: 10 Nights Shark Diving Package – Tahiti

2015: 10 Nights Shark Diving Package - Tahiti

PACKAGE 10 NIGHTS, SHARK DIVING PACKAGE
Tahiti – Tikehau – Rangiroa
Validity: from April 01st through December 31st, 2015

Day 1 – 6 Rangiroa Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa Rangiroa – Deluxe
5 nights in a Beach Bunaglow with Jacuzzi with daily American Breakfast included
Day 6 – 11 Tikehau Hotel Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort 4*
5 nights in a Beach Bungalow with daily American Breakfast included

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This package includes :

  • Welcome flower lei, assistance, luggage handling
  • Round trip transfers in all islands
  • Domestic flights: The date of departure determines the season applicable for the whole trip.
  • 10 nights in hotels & room categories with the meal plans mentioned above
  • 16 Dives Gold Pass per person, nominative, can be shared among 2 Divers maximum, non-transferable (Nitrox available (at no extra charge) in all top dive centers – Booking through our services possible, complimentary, not mandatory.)
  • Handling fees
  • All taxes except the City Tax of 1.26 Euros per night and per person aged 12 years & over. The City Tax is collected by the hotel upon Check Out.

COST: Single From USD $7290.00
½ Double From USD $4670.00
*** *pricing based on current rate of exchange, subject to change. ***

http://www.divediscovery.com/tahiti/divetours/tikehau-rangiroa-diving-package-2015.php

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The Latest on Travel to Cuba

Travel to Cuba

Cuba!!!! Let’s go diving!! Since a few days ago, there has been more leniency on USA travelers to Cuba.
I am able to offer trips starting in July of this year. September thru November is the whaleshark season. Sharks are year round. It is still a bit unclear on the exact intricacies but here is an article that just came out that may shed some light. Pricing is GOOD!!
http://www.nytimes.com/…/…/the-latest-on-travel-to-cuba.html

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