
October 2008 Edition
Wakatobi Report: Ken Knezick's Latest Review
Photo Gallery: Super Macro - Making the Minscule Appear Mighty!
Plus: Destination Photo Galleries, Travel Reports, and World-Wide Dive Deals

Dive Deal Discounts -- These excellent rates apply for visits April 16 - December 21, 2008. But please do not delay, availability is limited.
Fiesta Americana is ready! Phone Rae at 1-800-568-2350 -or- email to: Rae@divetrip.com
2009 Rates Now Online -- Winter rates are shown below. Link to our Presidente page and find all rates periods now through December 2009.
Experience Cozumel's finest accommodation...and the lowest rates of the year. Call Yvonne toll free at 1-866-684-1874 -or- email to: Yvonne@divetrip.com
Meals are included in the package, but there is no attempt to compete with the large, all-inclusive tourist hotel. Scuba Club has always been dedicated to one thing -- giving serious scuba divers the best of Cozumel at a great price. We suggest you make use this excellent special and experience it for yourself.
In September and October 2008
Like to see Scuba Club for yourself? Phone Rae at 1-800-568-2350 -or- email to: Rae@divetrip.com
Booking Deadline October 15 -- Occidental Grand Cozumel is offering a powerful incentive for those divers ready to schedule their year end diving holiday...but you must act now to get these great rates. Book prior to October 15, 2008, and you will save 30% off the regular package rates. Availability is limited...please do not delay.
Ready to make the most of this Early Booking Discount? Call Christy at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Christy@divetrip.com
A Divers Best Bet -- Cobalt Coast Resort gets Island Dreams' vote as the best dive resort on Grand Cayman Island. We've stayed there ourselves, and have had many satisfied customers coming back for more. So why not enjoy Cobalt Coast for yourself?
These prices include airport transfers, lodging, diving, taxes, and daily breakfast
** These are the lowest prices of the year! **
Find more info and pricing data here: Cobalt Coast Resort
Agent Susan Young lived in Grand Cayman for 15 years. Phone her at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Susan@divetrip.com
Special Pricing for December -- The December promo is a brand new opportunity. Use this great special to experience the best of Little Cayman for yourself!
Details? Call our Cayman Islands expert, Susan Young, at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Susan@divetrip.com
Learn more here: Hamanasi Adventure Resort
Your Hamanasi Adventure awaits you. Call Christy at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Christy@divetrip.com
Suite Seventh Heaven -- Seven (7) nights lodging in spacious suite accommodations, six (6) days of unlimited shore diving, your choice of boat diving options, round-trip airport transfers, welcome drink, tax and service charges.
Bonaire awaits you. Call Tina at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Tina@divetrip.com
Lodging, Meals, and Diving -- Best of all, Island Dreams' packages at El Galleon Dive Resort include your lodging, three daily meals, and up to four boat dives per day. You can even add a night boat dive for only $9 more.
Includes Lodging, Three Meals Daily, and up to Four Boat Dives per Day
* Add a boat night dive for just $9 USD per night *
with 6 days of boat diving with 9 days of boat diving
Read Ken Knezick's: Philippines Dive Report
Philippines are fabulous! Discuss it with Ken at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Ken@divetrip.com
Matangi Island Resort -- Matagi Island is the smallest of a cluster of volcanic islands off the eastern tip of Taveuni. Wrapped around a submerged crater, the entire Matangi area is a Scuba divers mecca. Matangi Island Resort offers 14 private cottages set within lovely tropical gardens, along with a main dining and lounge area, a fleet of boats and a dive facility, plus three tree house honeymoon cottages built 30 feet off the ground in the embrace of ancient almond trees. In addition to offering some of Fiji's best diving, Matagi's also great for its beautiful white sand beaches, hiking through lush rainforest, or a cultural visit to one of the local native villages.
Free Night Special plus a Room Category Upgrade -- The team at Matangi Private Island Resort are excited about their property and want to share it with you. So they have created the following specials to encourage you to visit. These are great opportunties, so don't miss out. Availability is limited, and these special must be booked in advance. Call or email Island Dreams now for complete details.
Pay for 5 nights -- stay for 7 (all room categories)
Pay for 6 nights -- stay for 7 (all room categories)
Pay for 8 nights -- stay for 10 (Beachfront Bures Only)
Book an Island Bure -- get a Beachfront Bure
Upgrade fee is USD $299 per room. Applies to bookings of seven nights and longer.
Read Tina's new: Fiji Dive Resort Update
Also consider Ken Knezick's: Fiji Dive and Travel Report
Fiji is fine! Discuss the details with Rae at 1-800-568-2350 -or- email to: Rae@divetrip.com
Lembeh & Bunaken Combination Packages -- Island Dreams customized combo packages include all transfers forward from Manado International Airport, lodging and diving as indicated, hotel taxes, and three meals daily. Lodging at KBR in Traditional House room; and in Deluxe room at Hotel Santika. Upgraded room categories are available. On the day you transfer from one resort to the next, you will have three days of boat diving, so no time is wasted. Drinks, souvenirs, rental equipment, etc. are at the guest's additional expense, as is airfare to Manado. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Or simply speak with Tina at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Tina@divetrip.com
Couple this glory of nature with El Ocotal Beach Resort’s luxurious resort facilities, new dive boats and equipment; the resorts highly-trained, dedicated staff and Costa Rica’s most experienced dive masters; the country’s natural beauty and its warm, friendly people, and you have the most exciting alternative to traditional dive destinations.
El Ocotal's dive packages are now ready to bring you the best of Costa Rica!
Find pricing and details here: El Ocotal Resort
Costa Rica awaits you. Phone Christy at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Christy@divetrip.com
Manado and North Sulawesi -- North Sulawesi, and specifically Lembeh Strait is home to the greatest marine bio-diversity on our planet. That means this is the place for truly unique and unusual diving and photography opportunities. With the coming of Aggressor Fleet, there is now a quality live-aboard boat to complement the excellent dive resorts in the region such as Kungkungan Bay Resort, Lembeh Resort, and Hotel Santika Manado.
North Sulawesi Aggressor -- The North Sulawesi Aggressor sails Saturday-to-Saturday, departing from Kungkungan Bay Resort. Guests will enjoy spectacular wall dives near Bangka Island and Bunaken Island. From two inch long flamboyant cuttlefish to mating Blue Ring octopuses, North Sulawesi has a variety of marine life like no other place in the world. The week long itinerary includes Lembeh Strait, Bangka Island and Bunaken Manado Tua Marine National Park.
Jan. 5, 2008 - Jan. 3, 2009 ... Deluxe Cabin $2,495 * Quad Cabin $2,295
Ready to experience the newest Aggressors? Sail over to Susan at 1-800-346-6116 -or- email to: Susan@divetrip.com
Island Dreams' dive travel specialist Susan Young has just returned from another familiarization trip to Fiji. A scuba instructor with her 100-ton ship captain's ticket, Susan lived for 15 years on the island of Grand Cayman, where she worked as a manager for Red Sail Sports.
When she travels on behalf of Island Dreams, Susan stays in touch with the office via emails which describe her experiences along the way. A compilation of her messages are reproduced in this report.
Find it here: Susan Young's Dispatches from Fiji
ALERT to New Baggage Weight Limitations -- This is an aspect of air travel that is currently experiencing immense change...and they are assuredly not making it any easier for the traveler.
Be advised that most domestic flights are now limiting passengers to a single checked bag, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds. A second bag may be checked, but at an additional charge of $25 to $100 or more per bag.
Some, but not all, international flights may still allow two bags at 50 pounds each. Overweight bags will be charged a penalty, or with increasing frequency simply denied loading aboard the aircraft. Carry-on bags are also being limited in both quantity and weight.
Don't be surprised at the gate. Phone your airline in advance, and/or check with their web site, and ascertain current baggage allowances. Then pack accordingly, or be prepared to pay extra.
Read the entire report here: Travel Tips for the 21st Century
This is an excellent new opportunity, affording easier travel to world-class diving destinations such as Bali, Manado, Raja Ampat, Wakatobi, and points beyond.
Find details here: SQ Begins Service from IAH
Read the guest comments here: Wakatobi Guests Speak Out
Enjoy photos my Wakatobi guests: Wakatobi Guest Photo Gallery
Also see Ken Knezick's most recent Wakatobi Report: Wakatobi Update
"Bloody Bay Wall is an awesome dive location with many dive sites. The water was crystal clear with very little current - a perfect location for underwater photography. The corals were in good shape with plenty of the usual tropical fish. No large marine life to speak of with the exception of turtles, rays and the resident groupers (who are extremely friendly). A couple of reef sharks were spotted and an eagle ray was also seen several times. Sailfin blennies, jawfish (many with eggs), lobsters, sting rays and turtles were seen and photographed on most dives.
"A morning boat trip to the Tibbets, a Russian destroyer, sunk off Cayman Brac was another highlight of our trip. There is an modest additional charge for this excursion but well worth it. The wreck is an excellent location for wide-angle photography; although so is all of Bloody Bay Wall. Our only dilemma was what to shoot - Wide-angle or Macro? This dive trip to Little Cayman certainly offered up an abundance of both."
Read Tom Collier's complete story here: Little Cayman Report
Our 2008 trips are filling quickly. If you'd like to join in a exciting group conducted tour, with new friends, good fun, and great diving...don't miss the boat! Now is the time to act.
Enjoy the world's finest diving with Island Dreams’ experienced divemasters and instructors. Our trips are designed for enjoyment, safety, and fun. Single diver?...no worries, we'll find you a dive buddy. A deposit of $500 per person guarantees your space; final payment is due 60 days prior to trip departure. You may pay with MC, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER, or check. But remember that availability is limited, and please be advised that all dates of travel and prices are subject to change. Let's go diving!
Groups for 2008 and 2009: Island Dreams' Conducted Group Tours
Island Dreams' owner Ken Knezick spent most of the month of June on a one-man whirlwind tour exploring Philippines' diving hot spots. Ken writes, "From Dumagete and Dauin on Negros Island, I enjoyed diving world-renowned Apo Island. Another favorite was the great critter dive at Ducom Pier. At Bohol, diving from Alona Beach on Panglao Island, my favorite dives were around nearby Balicasag Island. With sunny days and beautiful blue water, it was truly "aquarium diving."
"Another high point of my trip was a visit to Puerto Galera, diving with the pros of El Galleon Resort and Asia Divers. While this area is known for its critter and muck diving, I was excited to find great wide-angle photo opportunities at the Canyons and all around Verde Island."
Photos from all of these sites are represented in the gallery presented below. Ken points out that a multi-island trip like this sounds exciting, but packing up a mass of scuba and camera gear every third day was not the fun part. Will he get any sympathy? Not!!!
In any event, we hope you enjoy these photos, and will also have a look at Ken's Philippines Dive Report. Mabuhay!
Book a dive trip to the Philippines: Philippines Scuba Diving Packages
Dive the world from your desk. Explore Island Dreams': Destination Photo Galleries
Make some pictures of your own: Join Ken Knezick on an upcoming Conducted Group Tour
Island Dreams Tours and Travel: We are a full service, wholesale travel agency, specializing in scuba diving and adventure travel. With a broad range of contacts and bulk airline contracts, we can help you with discount airfares and excellent travel values worldwide. But please also be advised that modern travel is a constantly changing environment. All prices, schedules, package inclusions, and product descriptions in this website are subject to availability and subject to change without further notice.
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COZUMEL --- Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort
Cozumel Quality and Value -- Enjoy a great deal at this excellent oceanfront 5-star, luxury hotel while making the most of multiple swimming pools, restaurants, a beautiful beach club, even an exercise room and jogging trail. The in-house dive operation, Juan Leca's Dive House, is top-notch. Check out the closest hotel to Palancar Reef, and one of the over-all best values in Cozumel.
Fall Early Booking Special
Valid September 1 - December 21, 2008
Book now - availability is limited
European Plan
(No meals included)Room Style
Diver
Single occ.Scuba Diver
Double occupancyVacationer
Double occ.
3 nights lodging
with 2 days boat divingGarden View
$ 407
$ 281
$ 147
Ocean View
$ 489
$ 322
$ 188
4 nights lodging
with 3 days boat divingGarden View
$ 557
$ 390
$ 189
Ocean View
$ 667
$ 445
$ 244
5 nights lodging
with 4 days boat divingGarden View
$ 708
$ 499
$ 231
Ocean View
$ 845
$ 567
$ 299
6 nights lodging
with 5 days boat divingGarden View
$ 858
$ 608
$ 273
Ocean View
$1023
$ 690
$ 355
7 nights lodging
with 6 days boat divingGarden View
$1009
$ 716
$ 314
Ocean View
$1201
$ 812
$ 410
Packages include: Lodging, scuba diving, 12% hotel tax, and round-trip airport/hotel transfers.
Dive packages include 2-tank boat trips, and unlimited shore tanks on boat diving days.
Meals are not included, airfare is not included, call for pricing options.
Rates are per person, based on the occupancy indicated.
All prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Find plenty more info and options here: Explore Cozumel
COZUMEL --- 2009 Pricing for Presidente InterContinental Cozumel
The Very Best of Cozumel -- If you are looking for Cozumel's ultimate hotel lodging, this is the place. Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa indeed provides Cozumel's most beautiful, upscale, and service-oriented accommodations for guests who want the very best.
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Winter 2009: January 5 - April 4, 2009
Package Duration
Room Category
Diver
Single occ.Scuba Diver
Double occupancyVacationer
Double occ.
3 nights lodging
with
2 days boat divingPool View
$1297
$ 721
$ 575
Ocean View
$1498
$ 822
$ 676
Ocean Suite
$2234
$1190
$1044
4 nights lodging
with
3 days boat divingPool View
$1753
$ 986
$ 767
Ocean View
$2022
$1120
$ 901
Ocean Suite
$3003
$1611
$1392
5 nights lodging
with
4 days boat divingPool View
$2210
$1251
$ 959
Ocean View
$2546
$1419
$1127
Ocean Suite
$3772
$2032
$1740
6 nights lodging
with
5 days boat divingPool View
$2667
$1516
$1151
Ocean View
$3069
$1717
$1352
Ocean Suite
$4541
$2453
$4088
7 nights lodging
with
6 days boat divingPool View
$3123
$1781
$1343
Ocean View
$3593
$2016
$1578
Ocean Suite
$5310
$2874
$2436
Packages include: Lodging in seclected room category, two-tank boat diving, and 12% hotel tax.
Meals are not included. Airfare is not included. Please call for pricing options.
Rates are per person, based on the occupancy indicated.
All prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Find additional information and rates: Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel
COZUMEL --- November/December Special Scuba Club Cozumel
Scuba Club Cozumel is simply one of Cozumel's longest serving and most well respected dive resorts. Due to the personalized quality of its service, and the excellent price point, Scuba Club enjoys one of the highest repeat customer ratios of ANY dive resort in the world.
Scuba Club Cozumel - Half Price Special
Second guest pays Half Price
Share the Savings!

Package pricing includes: Lodging,
diving, meals, and 12% taxSingle
OccupancyDouble Occupancy
First guest pays
Second guest pays
3 nights / 2 days diving:
$ 571
$ 470
$ 235
Non-diver:
$ 492
$ 403
$ 203
4 nights / 3 days diving:
$ 811
$ 679
$ 340
Non-diver:
$ 665
$ 544
$ 272
5 nights / 3 days diving:
$ 927
$ 773
$ 387
Non-diver:
$ 809
$ 655
$ 328
6 nights / 4 days diving:
$1167
$ 982
$ 491
Non-diver:
$ 983
$ 796
$ 398
7 nights / 5 days diving:
$1327
$1098
$ 549
Non-diver:
$1118
$ 902
$ 451
Price includes lodging at Scuba Club Cozumel, 12% hotel tax, three meals daily,
two-tank boat diving, and unlimited shore diving. Half price valid Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2008.
Not included are beverages, airport transfers, gratuities, rentals, and expenses of a personal nature.
Availability is limited. No other discounts apply. Airfare to Cozumel is additional. Call Island Dreams for details.
Scuba Club Cozumel
November/December Special
Five nights lodging, four days of boat diving,
three meals daily, and unlimited shore diving
valid November 1 - December 19, 2008

Special includes:
three meals daily
four days of diving
and unlimited shore tanksSingle
Double occupancy
Triple occupancy
Diver
Diver
non-diver
Diver
non-diver
5 nights lodging
with 4 days diving$690 + tax =
$773$575 + tax =
$644$480 + tax =
$538$545 + tax =
$610$450 + tax =
$504
Price includes lodging at Scuba Club Cozumel, 12% hotel tax, three meals daily,
two-tank boat diving, and unlimited shore diving. Special is valid November 1 - December 19, 2008.
Not included are beverages, airport transfers, gratuities, rentals, and expenses of a personal nature.
Availability is limited. No other discounts apply. Airfare to Cozumel is additional. Call Island Dreams for details.
Find more info and pricing data here: Scuba Club Cozumel

COZUMEL --- Save 30% off All-Inclusive Cozumel
Occidental Grand Cozumel -- At the Occidental Grand Cozumel, you'll enjoy all-inclusive luxury accommodations and diving at one of the world's most amazing coral reefs systems. Located on Cozumel's finest white sand beach, Playa San Francisco, the Occidental Grand Cozumel offers a range of room categories, gourmet dining, and activities options in our hacienda-style resort just steps from the sea.
Early Booking Bonus: September 1 - October 31, 2008
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SAVE 30% -- Must be booked and paid by October 15, 2008
Occidental Grand Cozumel
All-Inclusive PackagesDiver
Single occ.Scuba Diver
Double occupancyVacationer
Double occ.
3 nights lodging / 2 days boat diving
$ 543
$ 403
$ 283
4 nights lodging / 3 days boat diving
$ 744
$ 557
$ 377
5 nights lodging / 4 days boat diving
$ 945
$ 711
$ 471
6 nights lodging / 5 days boat diving
$1146
$ 866
$ 566
7 nights lodging / 6 days boat diving
$1347
$1020
$ 660
Includes: Lodging, hotel tax, meals, drinks, diving, resort activities, and non-motorized water sports.
Rates are per person, based on the occupancy indicated. Airfare is not included, call for a quote.
Pricing based on Deluxe Room category. All prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Early Booking Bonus: November 1 - December 19, 2008
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SAVE 31% -- Must be booked and paid by October 15, 2008
Occidental Grand Cozumel
All-Inclusive PackagesDiver
Single occ.Scuba Diver
Double occupancyVacationer
Double occ.
3 nights lodging / 2 days boat diving
$ 562
$ 424
$ 304
4 nights lodging / 3 days boat diving
$ 769
$ 585
$ 405
5 nights lodging / 4 days boat diving
$ 976
$ 746
$ 506
6 nights lodging / 5 days boat diving
$1183
$ 907
$ 607
7 nights lodging / 6 days boat diving
$1390
$1068
$ 708
Includes: Lodging, hotel tax, meals, drinks, diving, resort activities, and non-motorized water sports.
Rates are per person, based on the occupancy indicated. Airfare is not included, call for a quote.
Pricing based on Deluxe Room category. All prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Follow this link to learn more about: Occidental Grand Cozumel
GRAND CAYMAN --- Lowest Prices of the Year at Cobalt Coast Resort
Cobalt Coast Resort & Suites -- Cobalt Coast is Grand Cayman's finest dedicated divers' resort. Located on the northwest shore of Boatswains Bay, near the Turtle Farm, it is just a few miles north and removed from the hustle and bustle of Seven Mile Beach. Set on a secluded, oceanfront, the resort provides spectacular views overlooking the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Fall Discounts: September 6 - December 20, 2008
Add lunch and 3-course dinner, $55 per person per day (includes tax and 15% gratuity)
Lodging Style
4 nights lodging
3 days diving5 nights lodging
4 days diving6 nights lodging
5 days diving7 nights lodging
6 days divingDiver
Snorkeler
Diver
Snorkeler
Diver
Snorkeler
Diver
Snorkeler
Ocean Front Room
(double occupancy)$ 820
$ 565
$1040
$ 690
$1175
$ 815
$1245
$ 815
One-Bedroom Suite
(double occupancy)$ 905
$ 650
$1085
$ 800
$1285
$ 940
$1355
$ 940
Prices are per person, based on the occupancy indicated. Daily breakfast is included, with optional upgrade to a full meal plan available.
Dive packages include two daily boat dives plus unlimited shore diving, including complimentary tank and weights on day of arrival.
Unlimited shore diving at two locations: Cobalt Coast Resort’s pristine 6000 ft wall, plus another spot near the Turtle Farm.
Gratuities for the meals, room tax and service charges included. (Dive staff gratuities are not included in packages.)
You will also enjoy complimentary round-trip airport transfers, welcome drink, and daily maid service.
Read Ken Knezick's: Cobalt Coast Resort Report
LITTLE CAYMAN --- Fall Fantasy & December Promo at Little Cayman Beach Resort
"Thanks again for arranging my trip to Little Cayman Beach Resort. I had a great time at a great place. The diving was fabulous. Lots of big free swimming nurse sharks, two very curious reef sharks, tons of turtles, its a cornucopia of life, I am so glad I made that trip. Loved the resort, the people were absolutely the best I have dealt with at any resort, and the food was fantastic. I can't say enough other than had a GREAT time and will be going back!"
Bob Dougherty, Mountain Top, PA.
"December 2008 Travel Promotion"
Valid for visits December 4 - 24, 2008
Full American Plan (FAP) with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
Includes airport ground transfers, hotel taxes, and service charge
7 nights lodging
with 17 boat dives$1395 per diver -- in Pool View Room
$1679 per diver -- in Ocean Front Room
December Promo package includes: 7 nights Pool View or Ocean Front room lodging,
breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, 17 boat dives,
airport transfers, hotel taxes, and service charges.
Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy lodging, and subject to availability.

Learn more here: Little Cayman Beacn Resort and Conch Club Condos
BELIZE --- Low Season Special at Hamanasi Resort


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Hamanasi is located on a beautiful beach south of Dangriga near the Garifuna fishing village of Hopkins. Its unique location has convenient access to the best dive locations and the best onshore sites in Belize. Hamanasi offers you Belize's best soft adventures, both on land and off shore in the beautiful Caribbean sea.
LOW Season Special for 2008
7-night Reef & Rainforest package
From $1527 per person, double occ.
Valid: May 24 - December 19, 2008
(except Thanksgiving)
Reef and Rainforest Package -- Hamanasi's finest offering is its "Reef and Rainforest" Package, for which you will find complete pricing at the link below. The Reef and Rainforest option enables guests to mix and match from a wide menu of adventure options; diving, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, touring, and more.
BONAIRE --- Suite Seventh Heaven Special
Plaza Resort Bonaire -- This highly dive-friendly property features 200 suites with lagoon or ocean view, beautiful white sand beach, pool, restaurants, water sports, in-house dive operation, and a new casino. For larger parties, one and two-bedroom villas (condominiums) add even more function and comfort. See below for descriptions and pricing of the interesting array of lodging options available to you.
Suite Seventh Heaven: April 5 - December 19, 2008
7 nights lodging with 6 days of diving
Lodging Style
Occupancy
11 boat dives
6 boat dives
shore diving only
non-diver
Standard Suite
(Pool View)Single
$1565
$1482
$1363
n/a
Double
$ 973
$ 890
$ 771
$ 667
Triple
$ 838
$ 755
$ 636
$ 531
Grand Suite
(Ocean View)Single
$1752
$1669
$1550
n/a
Double
$1066
$ 983
$ 864
$ 759
Triple
$ 900
$ 817
$ 698
$ 593
Prices are per person, based on occupancy indicated.
Upgrade to seven days of buffet breakfast -- Add $111 per guest.
Package includes: seven (7) nights lodging in spacious suite accommodations, six (6) days of unlimited shore diving,
your choice of six or eleven boat dives per week, round-trip airport transfers, welcome drink, tax and service charges.
Additional pricing and info: Bonaire Dive Package Options
El Galleon Dive Resort -- Renowned for its peaceful beachfront surroundings El Galleon is on Small Lalaguna Beach, Puerto Galera. Thirty air-conditioned rooms have been constructed on the tropical hillside all in keeping with the areas natural beauty. With views of Sabang Bay and Small Lalaguna beach, each room is complete with a fully stocked mini-bar, hot & water, and hotel amenities. All rooms have both a a/c unit and a ceiling fan.
El Galleon Dive Resort
Puerto Princessa, Philippines
Pricing valid now through December 19, 2009
Select your duration of stay
and preferred lodging styleRoom Style
Diver
Single occ.Scuba Diver
Double occupancyVacationer
Double occ.
7 nights lodging and meals,
Budget Room
$1030
$ 854
$ 494
Poolside Room
$1204
$ 945
$ 585
Seaview Room
$1344
$1015
$ 655
Family Room
$1239
$ 959
$ 599
Penthouse
$1694
$1190
$ 830
10 nights lodging and meals,
Budget Room
$1471
$1220
$ 680
Poolside Room
$1720
$1350
$ 810
Seaview Room
$1920
$1450
$ 910
Family Room
$1770
$1370
$ 830
Penthouse
$2420
$1700
$1160
Packages include: Lodging, hotel tax, three meals daily, and up to four boat dives per day with Asia Divers.
Rates are per person, based on the occupancy indicated. No refund for unused portions of package.
Airfare is not included. Airport/hotel transfers are additional. Call for pricing options.
Beverages, bar bill, and other items of a personal nature are at additional expense.
All prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Find complete pricing and details: El Galleon Dive Resort
FIJI --- "Two Nights Free plus an Upgrade at Matangi Island Resort
Free Night Specials 
November 15, 2008 - March 31, 2009
July 1- November 14, 2008
Applies All Year Round!
YES -- Free Night Specials are combinable with Upgrade Specials!
$299 Upgrade Special 
Book the Beachfront Bure -- get a Treehouse!
Valid for travel through March 31, 2009. Black out dates: June 1-November 14, 2008
Subject to availability...please do not delay. Contact Island Dreams for complete details.
Find complete: Matangi Resort Pricing
MANADO & LEMBEH --- Best of Both World's Combination Packages
Kungkungan Bay Resort + Hotel Santika Manado
Lembeh / Bunaken Combo Packages
Valid through March 31, 2009
Suggested Combo Package Options
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
9 nights lodging / with 8 days of diving
5 nights at Kungkungan Bay Resort
plus 4 nights at Hotel Santika$1661
$1853
11 nights lodging / with 10 days of diving
6 nights at Kungkungan Bay Resort
plus 5 nights at Hotel Santika$2101
$2341
14 nights lodging / with 13 days of diving
7 nights at Kungkungan Bay Resort
plus 7 nights at Hotel Santika$2563
$2899
Combination packages include round-trip airport/hotel transfers, 3 meals daily, and 3-tank boat diving daily.
Pricing based is on Traditional room or Cottage Suite at Kungkungan, and Deluxe Room at Hotel Santika.
Room-style uprades are available. Please note that only two boat dives are included on transfer days.
All scuba diving pricing is based on air fills. Upgrade to Nitrox fills may be arranged.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, include all hotel taxes, and are subject to change.
Package inclusions are subject to change. No refund for unused portion of packages.
Find further details here: Best of Lembeh and Manado Combo Packages
COSTA RICA --- Special Dive Packages at El Ocotal Resort
Costa Rica is known today as a unique dive destination, and not only for its marine life, but because of its many other attractions. Divers have the opportunity to visit national parks, go white water rafting, big game fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, swim on secluded beaches, enjoy breathtaking sunsets and warm star-filled nights and feel welcomed by friendly Costa Rican people.
Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast is the diving world’s newest discovery. Few places in the world have waters with such varies and plentiful marine life.
AGGRESSOR FLEET --- Announcing the North Sulawesi Aggressor
North Sulawesi Aggressor 

Jan. 3, 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010 ... Deluxe Cabin $2,595 * Quad Cabin $2,395
Explore other destinations and pricing here: Aggressor Fleet - Live Aboard Diving at its Best
FIJI UPDATE -- Susan Young's Dispatches from Fiji
We hope that you will find Susan Young's unique insight and boundless enthusiasm helpful as you plan your own Fiji adventure.
SAFE TRAVELS -- Travel Tips for the 21st Century
NEW LIFT -- Singapore Airlines Now Flying from Houston
In an exciting turn of events, Singapore Airlines (airline code SQ) has just announced new service from Houston, Texas to Singapore, via Moscow. Now it will be possible to fly to Asia directly from Houston, making use of the world's top-rated airline.
COMMENTS -- Guests Speak Out on Wakatobi
Island Dreams Ken Knezick has had plenty to say about Wakatobi...yes, he loves the place. But for another opinion, you can hear what a group of recent Wakatobi guests had to say for themselves.
TRAVEL REPORT -- Little Cayman Beach Resort
Thomas Collier, Travel Coordinator for the Houston Underwater Photographic Society, reports on the recent HUPS trip to Little Cayman Beach Reosort
GROUP TRIPS -- Don't Miss the Dive Boat!
PHOTOS of the MONTH -- Underwater Philippines
a Photo Essay by Island Dreams' Ken Knezick
















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Learn more about Philippines Diving: Philippines Dive Report
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