Dive Travel

Santa Catalina Island, CA

March 15 - 17, 2012; diver package price $465.00 per person; payment due in full to reserve your spot.

Come join us for three days of diving in the kelp forest of Catalina Island on board of Sand Dollar. Enjoy wide variety of sea life, explore the reefs, catch lobsters, spear fish, etc.

All passengers must be on board before midnight on Wednesday, March 14th. The boat will be returning back to port at 6PM on Saturday, March 17th.

The boat can accomodate 28 but we are limiting this trip to 17 divers. Double-wide bunks are available at no additional charge on first-come first-served basis.

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Bonaire

January 21 - 29, 2011; diver package price $1495.00 per person; non-diver package price $1186.00; $500.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Bonaire is the Easter-most Caribbean island in the "ABC" island chain, made up of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Located in the Netherlands Antilles (often called the Dutch Caribbean), the island is a mere 40 miles north of Venezuela. Bonaire covers 112 square miles, is 24 miles long and 3 to 7 miles across. Long known as one of the Caribbean´s most outstanding dive destinations, Bonaire has something for everyone. Beautiful shallow coral gardens teeming with brightly colored fish life. Dramatic walls of hard and soft corals. A large variety of unusual marine life such as the timid sea horse and the almost impossible to see frog fish. the shore diving in Bonaire is plentiful and easily accessible, allowing the most avid divers the opportunity to do as much diving as they want. When not diving, enjoy several top side attractions such as; hundreds of pink flamingos roaming wild, dramatic desert landscapes, picturesque villages, charming people and even a pink beach. for the less active...you can hang out by the hotel´s fresh water pool and sip a drink with an umbrella. Whatever your interests - Bonaire will not disappoint you!

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Little Cayman

March 19 - 26, 2011; diver package price $2145.00 per person; non-diver 1595.00; $350.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Ninety miles northeast of Grand Cayman lies the island of Little Cayman and the exciting Little Cayman Beach Resort. The two story guest buildings line the large freshwater pool which offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Porches and balconies are in abundance, adding a quaintness reminiscent of the European origins of the early settlers. The famous "Bloody Bay" wall is a hop, skip, and a giant stride from the resort offering spectacular diving starting at 18 feet and descending to over 6000 feet.

The island offers the best of both worlds: a charming, tropical resort on a quiet, unspoiled island, surrounded by breathtaking coral walls. Topside relax on the beach, bicycle around the island or hike through the larges bird sanctuary in the Caribbean. Spend an unforgettable week at the "island that time forgot".

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Cozumel

April 2 - 9, 2011; diver package price $995.00 per person; non-diver package $749.00; $350.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

The Island of Cozumel is a place of legends. Once an island capital for the eastern Mayan empire, Cozumel´s fame now lies in its diving, restaurants, and nightlife. The island is located just off the eastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula in the Caribbean, and is blessed with a warm equatorial current which helps to support one of the most dramatic coral reefs in the world. Crystalline blue waters, in concert with a shear wall that extends for miles along the island´s western coast, combine to attract drivers from around the globe. Cozumel´s attributes are undeniable!

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Solomon Islands

May 12 - 24, 2011; diver package price $5895.00 per person; $1000.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Solomon Islands is an island nation located in the southwest Pacific, 1,500 miles (2,400 km) west of Fiji and 1,200 miles (2,000 km) northeast of Australia.

Diving the wall, reef, pinnacles and coral gardens of the Solomon Islands support an amazing variety and quantity of sea creatures. The varieties of fish are staggering. Popular with underwater photographers and those with a keen eye for the large pelagic as well as the small and unusual critters, the diving in this area is astounding.

The M/V Bilikiki will be our home for 10 nights. The comfortable, stable 125 foot motor vessel offers immense sundecks, plenty of covered areas and air conditioned cabins. There are 10 deluxe cabins all with private suites.

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Turks & Caicos

August 13 - 20, 2011; diver package price $1345.00 per person; non-diver $825.00; $1000.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

The Turks and Caicos Islands offer diving and snorkeling at their very best! From dazzling marine life just below the surface, to the excitement of walls that drop thousands of feet outside the barrier reef, Turks & Caicos offers experiences to challenge and enrich divers of all experience levels. The combination of protected Marine Parks and a still "undiscovered" status guarantees you un crowded dive sites and unafraid fish, with underwater visibility of 200 feet being the rule! Join us for the full range of aquatic adventures, from fantastic snorkeling through diving with large underwater hunters. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in the Turks and Caicos Islands!

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

August 24 - 28, 2011; diver package price $795.00 per person; non-diver $225; $1000.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Rising out of the sparkling Caribbean Sea, just off the coast of Cancun, Isla Mujeres radiates a unique natural beauty. it´s stunning white sandy beaches were first discovered by the Mayan explorers, Spanish Conquistadors, and pirates. Known as "The Island of Women", Isla Mujeres was named by the Spaniards because of its feminine forces of nature. The island is acknowledged for its charming setting and exotic sea life.

Embark for the maximum whale shark experience at Isla Mujeres. Swim with the magnificent animals in the wild that are caressed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The world´s larges species of fish, with their impressive size, create a visual spectacle as their dark gray bodies glide through the water. While pass through the turquoise sea to swim with these magnificent animals, you may see hundred pound sea turtles, manta rays up to twenty feet and three species of dolphins, entertaining you with their playful swimming and corkscrew jumps.

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

La Paz, Mexico

September 28 - October 2, 2011; diver package price $899.00 per person; non-diver $689.00; $350.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Long and deserted, the contrast of the pristine blue ocean and the unique living desert make the peninsula of Baja California one of the last frontiers for nature lovers. The Sea of Cortez is well known worldwide for its excellent conditions for scuba diving. No other area gathers more magnificent dive sites than the surroundings of La Paz, with three of the most beautiful islands in the gulf, San Jose, Espiritu Santo and Cerralvo, plus countless tiny islets that contribute to a well earned fame of being a place where almost anything can happen at any time. The privileged location of Club Cantamar Resort, home of Baja Diving & Service, allows more quality time at dive sites. Beautiful islands and beaches are explored during expeditions. Playful sea lions and all kinds of tropical fish delight divers and non divers., and during the 17 mile boat ride, schools of dolphins and the occasional transient whale encounter add even more excitement. Possible sightings include manta Rays, Sea Lions, Gray Whales, Whale Sharks, Blue Whales many different Tropical fish and several wrecks.

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Bonaire

November 18 - 26, 2011; diver package price $1495.00 per person; non-diver $1186.00, $500.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Bonaire is the Easter-most Caribbean island in the "ABC" island chain, made up of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Located in the Netherland Antilles (often called the Dutch Caribbean), the island is a mere 40 miles north of Venezuela. Bonaire covers 112 square miles, is 24 miles long and 3 to 7 miles across. Long known as one of the Caribbean´s most outstanding dive destinations, Bonaire has something for everyone. Beautiful shallow coral gardens teeming with brightly colored fish life. Dramatic walls of hard and soft corals. A large variety of unusual marine life such as the timid sea horse and the almost impossible to see frog fish. the shore diving in Bonaire is plentiful and easily accessible, allowing the most avid divers the opportunity to do as much diving as they want. When not diving, enjoy several top side attractions such as; hundreds of pink flamingos roaming wild, dramatic desert landscapes, picturesque villages, charming people and even a pink beach. for the less active...you can hang out by the hotel´s fresh water pool and sip a drink with an umbrella. Whatever your interests - Bonaire will not disappoint you!

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Wakatobi

November 20 - December 7, 2011; diver package price $6499.00 per person; $1000.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot, interim payment of $1000 due 5/2/11, balance due 8/19/11

Wakatobi Dive Resort is located off the Southeast tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Wakatobi offers the healthiest coral reefs we have ever seen! Divers who visit here are amazed when they are treated to their first dive on the "house reef". Just a few feet from the resort is a spectacular wall bursting with color and life - making the unlimited shore diving both an easy and unforgettable experience. With dozens of sites accessible just minutes away by boat, the bio diversity of the area is astounding. Wakatobi´s walls, sea mounts, and shallow reefs possess a seemingly endless array of hard and soft coral species. Aside from the schools of tropical reef fish, you will see dozens of unusual creatures, such as the pigmy seahorse (which measure about 1/8 inch in height), hundreds of multi-colored nudibranches, lion fish, leaf fish and scorpion fish - all common on every dive. Wakatobi is now easy to get to with a direct charter flight from Bali.

The resort is very intimate and accommodates a very small number of guests. The private bungalows are decorated in casual elegance, ideally located on a beautiful white sand beach. Although one of the world´s most remote resorts, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers all the usual western amenities; hot and cold fresh water throughout the property, 24-hour electricity, satellite communications, in-room LAN ports with 24 hour internet access, and more. The team of gourmet chefs create wonderful local and international cuisine and the service is stellar.

The country of Indonesia is made up of over 18,000 islands, spanning an area greater than that of the United States. Indonesia holds an undeniably unique charm. The people are gentle and lovely -- the landscape simply breathtaking. Best of all, Indonesia is easy to get to with a direct flight from Singapore, and is inexpensive once you are there. Join us to this fabulous destination and see for yourself!

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.

Palau

December 25, 2011 - January 1, 2012; Deluxe Stateroom - $3135.00; Double Stateroom - $2935.00; $1000.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot, interim payment of $1000 due 3/25/11 balance due 3/23/11.

Micronesia is every divers dream! Palau´s mushroom-shaped rock islands offer a variety of exciting dives; WWII wrecks, shark-infested channels, blue holes, a freshwater lake with stingless jellyfish and even a few caves. There are also sheer walls covered in lush soft corals and huge anemones. All dives are made from the 18-passenger dive skiff, which is lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. After your dives you can relax on the upper sun deck or in the air conditioned salon. Read a book, watch a movie or take a nap between diving pristine walls and with exciting marine life. You won´t go hungry as your on board chef will create many sumptuous meals and snacks along the way.

Don´t miss this trip of a lifetime send your deposit today!

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Note: Airline taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.