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Scuba Travel Ventures EXTENDS Incredible Fiji Comp Program that INCLUDES AIR!
Scuba Travel Ventures has announced it is EXTENDING the incredible program for dive
travel professionals offering dive trips to Fiji. According to Ernie Arellano, this offer includes
TWO free spots INCLUDING AIRFARE for every 10 booked.
“It’s never been offered before – not one but TWO free spot that includes air. We know times
are tough and this is an unmatched value for dive travel professionals. Through our partnership
with Air Pacific, we believe this is a Fiji opportunity that has NEVER been offered in the past.”
Response to the program at the recent DEMA trade show was overwhelming. Scuba Travel
Ventures has decided to extend the offer for a limited time, so be sure and take advantage!
Airfares begin at just $870 and 7 night dive packages start at $850 are available exclusively
through the Scuba Travel Ventures group desk. Arellano adds that dive retailers wanting to book
smaller packages could consider the book 5, one free option at select resorts.
For more information and reservations, please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/stv
Join us for a unique Night Dive under a Solar Eclipse in the Maldives!
On 15th January 2010, at approximately 12 o'clock noon, one of the best
places in the world
to see the annual solar eclipse will be in the Maldives. So why not be
underwater and experience
a unique night dive in the middle of the day! On the centre line of the
path, the eclipse will last
about 11 minutes and it is estimated to be a 91% eclipse. This event
won't happen again in the
Maldives for another 6,000 years -- so that's one for your log book!! We
have the following
sailings that will see the eclipse -- so book now and don't forget your
sunnies!
Sea Queen: 10 Jan -- 17 Jan, 7 nights "Solar Eclipse Special" $ 1925
Sea Spirit: 10 Jan -- 22 Jan, 12 nights "Solar Eclipse Special" $ 3300
For more information and reservations, please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p2593.htm
An invitation to exhibiting in Diving & Resort Travel Expo 2010 Hong Kong.
Diving & Resort Travel Expo 2010 (DRT SHOW 2010) will be holding on the 16th-18th July 2010 at Hong Kong Exhibition Centre. DRT SHOW is International Diving and Travel Show and will become the hottest and largest Asian Region Dive Event for diving, water sport, resort and travel industry to promote products and services.
DRT SHOW is very much an effective diving and traveling event to both trade and consumers, we will also take this chance to promote the right action to marine environment such as protect our ocean and marine life.
DRT SHOW is targeting 30 thousand consumers and hundreds of dive and resort operators from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Palau, Maldives, Australia, Italy, German, France, and USA. We are confident that the DRT SHOW 2010 will become the most successful Diving and Travel Expo in Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit website:
http://www.diveguide.com/diving_resort_travel_expo.htm
Admission Fee: FREE
Malaysia, Truly Asia
Truly a Land - Beyond Expectations
A truly fascinating & diverse
blend of cultures and ecosystems unlike anywhere else in the world. Malaysia's
tropical forests and seas
are the ancient homes to a staggering
diversity of animal and plant life. Where you will also meet some of the
friendliest, warmest
people in the world
Truly Spectacular - World Class
Diving
Malaysia is situated at the heart
of the worlds richest marine habitat, where scientists believe the marine
creatures of the Pacific
Ocean evolved. The coral reefs of
Malaysia may surpass all other eco systems in the marine world in beauty
and the enormity of life.
The incredible bio-diversity of marine
life coupled with the beautiful islands with white sandy beaches and clear
warm waters keep
the divers coming back for more.
>From schooling hammerheads, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles
to the bizarre
frogfish or ghost pipefish, there
is always something of fascination for all divers.
Truly Awesome - Eco Treasures
Malaysia's rain forests are part
of the second largest region of rain forests in the world. The opportunities
for adventure are as
numerous as they are diverse, jungle
treks, mountain climbing, cave exploring, river safaris. You can climb
to an awesome peak of
the highest mountain in the region.
Play with the orangutan, the "wild man of the forest". and admire the rafflesia,
the largest flower in
the world.
Truly Diverse - The Carefree People
Your taste for exotic culture will
be more than sated by the numerous ethnic customs and cultures that will
take you back centuries.
The beautiful thing is all these
diverse ethnic groups live together harmoniously while at the same time
preserving their own culture,
traditions, festivals and customs,
to make Malaysia an exotic experience unlike any other.
Complete Dive Packages Including
air from LAX starting at $2295
*all transfers, meals, 6nts dbl
ocp, 3 boat dives per day, unlimited shore diving, hotel tax.
Based on dbl ocp, Rates will depend
on season and availability
On 14 Sept., 07 Scuba Travel Ventures
was presented a "Award of Appreciation" f rom the Minister
of Malaysia Tourism for our
contributions & promotional
efforts"
For more information and reservations
please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/stv
FREE NIGHT & FREE DAY DIVING
GREEN SEASON EXCLUSIVE SAVE $250. PER DIVER EXCLUSIVE
Special Ocotal May 1 to Dec 14 $795 Per person DBL Occy
Stay 5 nights pay 4 / Dive 3 days pay 2 with Liberia airport transfer
and 16.4% tax.
One day free diving. Includes 16.4% ICT tax and full buffet breakfast
daily.
With transfers from Liberia starting at $795 per person, nondiver $595
per person sharing room with diver.
Clients Favorite Pkg. 8 nights Do it all Adventure Dive Arenal
SAVE$365 PER PERSON
OCOTAL 6 nights, 3 days 2 tank Dive, canopy tour, mud bath, horse back
ride, Arenal Volcano 2 NT, lodging Hanging Bridges
& NEW The Hot Springs tour, breakfast daily, 16.4% ICT tax,
transfers, Catalina upgrade dive, 6 NIGHTS OCOTAL $1,595 Per Person.
2 NT Arenal. Plus Int'l air. Upgrade to stay at The Springs and get 2
free massages, value $240.
Aguila De Osa Deluxe Marine Rainforest Inn $1295 per person
"The Osa & Drake Bay is the Best of Costa Rica Above and below the
waters surface"!
DIVE 3 DAY TWO TANK BOAT DIVE AT CANO ISLAND
May 1 to Dec 14, 2009: Save $250 per person *$1295 per person* Non
divers get two tours, all meals.
"An Indiana Jones Adventure" 5 nts & 3 days dive Cano Island
You will never forget this adventure to paradise, includes all
transfers by air, car and boat.
All inclusive, all dive equipment, all meals and wine with dinner,
kayaking, ocean view rooms. Beverages not included.
Non-divers will have a choice of doing land tours instead of
diving. Choose three from following; Canopy tour, horseback riding,
Corcovado Rainforest Reserve Tour, Kayaking, Mt. Biking, Snorkel &
Hike on Cano Island massage or night tour, min. of two to go on night
tour.
Flamingo Marina Resort & Dive Catalina Islands Save $175 per
person
Exclusive Special - Free Night Hotel & Free Day Dive
Starting
at $595. Per Pers stand. room 5 night 4 day dive w/brkst Flamingo Beach
has a PADI Dive Center and operates right on the beach of this large,
beautiful, pink sand beach. Dive shop offers introduction course for
non divers, Dive guides wash and stow your gear. Rental gear available.
Daily local dives
that are to the famous Catalina Islands. Comfortable boats with cover
for those needing to stay out of the sun, easy on-off access, and
bathrooms.
Transfers from Liberia airport.
Packages start at $595 -Flamingo Marina
5 nights standard room and 3 days diving with breakfast and 16.4% tax
One night free when 4 paid, get 5 nights with 3 days dive, breakfast
& 16.4% tax
* Standard Room-Special rates must be applied for Capts. Room
* Pay 4 dives get 5 days dive May to June 15 - $75. Per Diver
* Pay 3 dives get 4 days Aug to Sept 15 - $75. Per Diver
Plus one of the dive days get FREE 1 tank afternoon dive
SPECIAL AGGRESSOR LIVE ABOARD TO BELIZE
BELIZE Aggressor Our Live Aboard trip in 2010
June 12 to June 19, 2010 Per Person is $2,695 for 7 nights plus air
ALL Rates are per person. DBL or quad. All prices quoted in USD.
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Prices subject to change by suppliers at any time
For more
information and reservations
please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p1731.htm
Aggressor
Liveaboard Worldwide Fleet
Incredible
Diving, from the Pacific to the Caribbean, at
an Incredible Price!
As our 25th Anniversary Celebration draws to
an end, Aggressor Fleet is offering the following special rates.
Free
spots are also available on these weeks for
half boat
and whole boat charters.
Belize - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards
$1,995 deluxe, $2,195 master
Oct. 17-24, 2009
Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2009
Nov. 21-28, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec. 19-26, 2009
Cayman -
http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488b.htm
$1,795 twin, $1,995 deluxe, $2,195 master
Oct. 3-10, 2009
Oct. 10-17, 2009
Oct. 17-24, 2009
Nov. 7-14, 2009
Nov. 14-21, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec 5., 2009
Dec 12-19, 2009
Dec 19-26, 2009
Turks & Caicos -
http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488h.htm
$1,795 twin, $1,995 deluxe, $2,195 master
Oct. 31-Nov. 7., 2009
Nov. 14-21, 2009
Nov. 21-28, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec 12-19, 2009
Honduras -
http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488i.htm
$1,595 quad, $1,995 deluxe
Oct. 10-17, 2009
Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2009
Nov 7-14, 2009
Nov 14-21, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec. 12-19, 2009
Dec. 19-26, 2009
Hawaii - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488f.htm
$1,595 quad, $1,995 deluxe
Oct. 10-17, 2009
Oct. 17-24, 2009
Oct. 31-Nov 7, 2009
Nov. 7-14, 2009
Nov. 14-21, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec. 12-19, 2009
Aggressor
Fleet expects passengers to have a safe and
fun dive vacation as they leave their
worries
at home. We understand that your clients take
their vacation time seriously. A named
meteorological disturbance can make the seas
rough everywhere, adversely affecting
valuable
dive time. This is why Aggressor
Fleet has developed a "Storm Check" policy. This policy will
compensate guests
who lose days of diving on Aggressor Fleet
charters as a result of a named
meteorological disturbance.
Dustin Cranor fills position at Oceana. Dustin Cranor, Campaign Communications & Media Relations Manager at Oceana has been named Dive Industry Association contact person at Oceana following Suzanne Garrett's departure from the organization. Dustin has been with Oceana now for two years.
His direct phone line is 202-467-1917. email: dcranor@oceana.org Let's all welcome Dustin to our Network.
Deadline for Underwater Images Photo/Video competition. April 1, 2009 is the deadline for entries in the 12th annual Underwater Images Photo/Video competition. Underwater Images is a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Ohio with all proceeds from this competition going to marine conservation, educational, and scholarship purposes.
For complete details on eligibility, rules and entry forms visit the official competition website at http://www.UWIMAGES.org
Dive Industry Foundation makes donation to Diveheart Foundation. Gene Muchanski, Executive Director of Dive Industry Foundation presented a check to Jim Elliott, President of Diveheart Foundation at the Our World-Underwater Show, in Chicago, IL.
For more information, contact Jim Elliott at http://www.diveheart.org Dive Industry Foundation supports five non-profit organizations in the diving community. Their web site is http://www.diveindustry.org
Dive Industry Association is looking for Volunteers for Board of Advisors. To properly serve our membership, DIA is looking for volunteers to serve on its newly formed Board of Advisors. We are looking for one person per industry to consult and advise the Association on matters pertaining to Manufacturing, Distributing, Retailing, Dive Boats, Dive Clubs, Service Companies, Media, Trade Associations, Training Agencies, Non-profit organizations, Trade Show and Event Organizers, Training Facilities, Travel Companies, Sales Representatives, Professional Instructors and Industry Professionals. We are also looking to fill spots in business disciplines such as Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Law, Finance, Graphics, and Web Site Development.
Interested Members may contact Gene Muchanski at gene@diveindustry.net
Underwater Images participates in the Ford Seahorses' Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival in February 2009. Director Roger Roth made a presentation of winners and entries from the 2008 competition and invited underwater photographers and videographers to enter the 2009 Contest. A booth displaying promotional material from sponsors of Underwater Images and copies of winning photos was a big hit.
For details about the Underwater Images Photo Competition 2009 go to http://www.UWimages.org
SAN LEANDRO and TUSTIN, CA, March 24, 2009 - Oceanic Worldwide and DiveNav, Inc. announce the upcoming launch of the eDiving® scuba diving simulator for the Oceanic Datamask. The popular Oceanic Datamask is easily one of the most progressive advances in diving technology and this simulator helps show how simple the product is to use.
The latest release of eDiving is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM Pacific and will also include an interactive virtual dive site designed to teach divers how to program and use the DataMask in various scenarios. A video demo may be seen now at www.OceanicWorldwide.com.
"The Datamask is clearly a revolutionary product", said Alberto Mantovani, President and CEO of DiveNav, "and we are honored to have collaborated with Oceanic, one of the most innovative companies in the scuba industry, to add the Datamask to our eDiving® scuba diving simulator", he added, "and we are looking forward to future collaborations on new exciting projects", he concluded.
The DATAMASK is a scuba diving mask which allows Hands Free Diving by integrating a fully featured advanced dive computer, a miniature liquid crystal display (LCD) and the Digital Optic System (DOS). The LCD panel allows divers to keep their eyes focused on the dive while presenting critical dive data including: current depth, elapsed dive time, cylinder pressure, and dive time remaining. The DOS provides a clear, highly magnified image of the LCD, which is viewable regardless of environmental conditions and may be seen clearly by the vast majority of people, regardless of vision.
"We were quite impressed by the capabilities and the realism of the eDiving® scuba diving simulator", said Doug Krause of Oceanic Worldwide. "The new features added in this latest version, makes eDiving and extremely valuable training aid", he concluded.
eDiving® , developed by DiveNav, is a scuba diving simulator that allows scuba divers, snorkelers and marine enthusiasts to virtually explore real underwater locations. DiveNav is releasing on Friday, March 27, 2009 a new version of eDiving that includes features such as multiplayer, Nitrox, dive planning, several types of gear, support for advanced dive computers and simulation of human body core temperature.
