DIVE ADVICE TRAVEL - SPECIAL EXPEDITIONS

             Customized, Personalized Dive Odysseys


                                                             Special Expeditions

A Note from Dom

Every trip on this page is what I would call a "Dream Trip". If I could be out there diving all the time, I wouldn't miss even one of these special voyages. But, alas, I have to leave that to you!

Each year, with our partner Kirsten Treais, of Amazing Adventures Travel in California, we bring you a selection of exciting opportunities on some of our favorite boats - in our favorite destinations - at the very best times of the year.

But while the trips on this page are some of our favorites, we can't possibly list everything here. You'll find comprehensive lists of available spaces for destinations all over the world on our Availability Pages. For more general ideas visit our What's Hot page and for last minute trips and some good discounts, check Last Minute Options and Great Deals.

Remember that it's not too late to reserve your place on the following special expeditions. If you have any questions or want to book just send us a quick email by clicking here >>>

Cheers, Dom

SOCORRO ISLAND, 2010

NAUTILUS EXPLORER
Adrenalin-filled diving adventures

Truly magical diving encounters with the
Giant Mantas
who, for unknown reasons, simply can’t wait
to interact with scuba divers!
A highly charged emotional experience for the diver.

While best-known for the
sharks, mantas & humpbacks
- you'll be amazed at the variety of marine life inhabiting this special world. Read more >>>

Contact us to book any of the following dates:
Mar 22-30 Nov 25-Dec 4 Dec 14-22
And check for additional available dates here >>>

SY SIREN

Jul 29-Aug 8	10 nights	2400 Euros	Komodo
Aug 18-28	10 nights	2400 Euros	Komodo
Sep 17-27	10 nights	2400 Euros	Komodo

Trips include free nitrox, free beer & dive gear

SEA HORSE by KARARU VOYAGES

Mar 23-Apr 4	12 nights	Raja Ampat	Sorong/Ambon
Apr 18-30	12 nights	Raja Ampat	Sorong/Sorong
Aug 5-15	10 nights	Komodo	LBJ/Bima

INDONESIA, 2010

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, 2010
The World's Greatest Adventure Park!

See additional boats at the end of the page >>>

DEEP BLUE

May 31-Jun 7 $400 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Jun 14-21 $850 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Jun 28 - Jul 5 $850 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Sep 20 - 27	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf

2010 Regular Rates $3795 & $3995
+ fuel surcharge & park fees
Book before April 1 for these discounts

SY ALTA

Jul 24 - 31	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Aug 14 - 21 $650 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Aug 21 - 28 $650 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf

2010 Regular Rates $3550 & $3750
+ fuel surcharge & park fees
Book before April 1 for these discounts

UNDERSEA HUNTER FLEET

Jul 12-22	10 nights	Sea Hunter
Aug 28-Sep 7	10 nights	Argo
Sep 2-12	10 nights	Sea Hunter
Oct 2-12	10 nights	Undersea Hunter

Click here for more dates & for rates

OKEANOS AGGRESSOR

Aug 14 - 22	8 nights	Okeanos
Nov 27 - Dec 5	8 nights	Okeanos

Click here for more dates & for rates

COCOS ISLAND, 2010
The Ultimate Big Animal Action!

PHILIPPINES, 2010

PHILIPPINE SIREN

May 4 - 17	14 nights	Puerto Princessa/Palawan
Jun 22-Jul 2	10 nights	South Visayas
Aug 16-26	10 nights	South Visayas
Nov 30-Dec 10	10 nights	Boracay to Coron

ATLANTIS AZORES

Jul 24-31

7 nights

Visayas/Bohol

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 2010

GOLDEN DAWN

Jun 10-24 14 nights
Special Itinerary - Alotau to Walindi

Dec 11-21 10 nights Eastern Fields - Portlock, Boot & Ashmore

FEBRINA

Mar 14-26 12 nights
Rabaul/Cape Gloucester/Tufi/Milne Bay

May 14-24 10 nights
Walindi/Kimbe/Father's/Witu Islands

Oct 23-Nov 2 10 nights
Walindi/Kimbe/Father's/Witu Islands

STAR DANCER

Sep 3-13 10 nights
Walindi/Kimbe/Father's/Witu Islands

TIGER SHARK EXPEDITIONS, 2010

DOLPHIN DREAM
DIVE ADVICE CHARTERS

Trips will be joined by renowned Tiger Shark photographer Wolfgang Leander. Tiger Beach, Bahamas on the Dolphin Dream

Nov 6-13

7 nights

Dolphin Dream

Nov 14-20

6 nights

Dolphin Dream

Nov 21-27

6 nights

Dolphin Dream

ALIWAL SHOALS, SOUTH AFRICA, March 2010
South Africa's premier shark destination will be the venue for Wolfgang Leander's Tiger shark workshop - dates to be announced

Image courtesy of Wolfgang Leander

HOLBOX ISLAND, MEXICO - WHALE SHARKS

July 2010

July is the prime month for encounters with the spectacular whale sharks on this island in the Yucatan. On this year's trip photographers had an exceptional average of over 100 sharks per day for four days, feeding at the surface in blue water. A typical day may be upward of 10-15 whale sharks and 20-30 manta rays. Join us in 2010.

July 2010

Custom Trips

Contact Dive Advice

MICRONESIA, 2010

OCEAN HUNTER I & III

Palau recently created a Marine Sanctuary for the protection of sharks. However, you'll find not only sharks but luscious corals, a plethora of other pelagics, manta rays and even Orcas! Renowned as one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World, the combination of Palau, Yap and the haunting shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon make this is a must-do destination.

May 20-30

10 nights

Ocean Hunter I

Can be combined w/ Truk

Jun 13-20
7 nights

Ocean Hunter III

Can be combined w/ Truk

Feb 13-25, 2011 12 nights Ocean Hunter I Special 12 night expedition

TRUK ODYSSEY

May 30-Jun 6 7 nights Truk Odyssey
Combine w/ Ocean Hunter I

Jun 20-27 7 nights Truk Odyssey
Combine w/ Ocean Hunter III

ANTARCTICA, 2010

WATERPROOF EXPEDITIONS

Antarctica offers unique experiences for adventurers, explorers, divers & photographers. Icebergs, penguins, whales, Leopard Seals in an amazing underwater world. Read more >>>

Mar 2-12 10 nights Professor Molchanov

FIJI / TONGA, 2010

NAI'A

Apr 3-13 10 nights Best of Fiji trip

Aug 6-16 10 nights
Tonga - Humpback Whale Expedition

Aug 18-28 10 nights Tonga - Humpback Whale Expedition

ISLAND DANCER II

Apr 3-10 7 nights
Luxury 10 person liveaboard

Nov 20-27 7 nights
Luxury 10 person liveaboard

FIJI AGGRESSOR II

Jun 12-26
14 nights

Special 14 night expedition

MALDIVES, 2010

SEA SPIRIT & SEA QUEEN

Mar 21-Apr 4 14 nights
Sea Queen - Easter trip

May 2-16 14 nights Sea Spirit - Male to Huvadhoo Atoll

OCEAN DANCER

Mar 17-27 10 nights

Mar 28-Apr 4 7 nights

MANTHIRI

Mar 3-12 9 nights

Mar 29-Apr 7 9 nights

GALAPAGOS, 2010

SY ALTA

Jul 10-17	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Aug 14 - 21 $400 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Aug 21 - 28 $400 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Nov 6 - 13	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Nov 13 - 20	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf

SKY DANCER

Jun 13-20	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
July 4-11	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Aug 8-22	14 nights (!)	Photo tour w/ Amos Nachoum

AGGRESSOR I & II

May 27-Jun 3	7 nights	Aggressor I Darwin & Wolf
Oct 17-28	11 nights (!)	Aggressor II Darwin & Wolf
Dec 23-30 (!)	7 nights	Aggressor II Darwin & Wolf

HUMBOLDT EXPLORER

Jun 7-14

7 nights

Darwin & Wolf

ESTRELLA DEL MAR

Oct 18-25

7 nights

Darwin & Wolf

SY NAUTILUS

Sep 27-Oct 4

7 nights

Southern Islands

DEEP BLUE

Jun 14-21 $400 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf
Jun 28 - Jul 5 $400 discount	7 nights	Darwin & Wolf

See more dates above >>>
And on our Availability pages

Reminder: lots more dates on our Availability Page >>>