Starting many moons ago as boat boy in the Bay Islands of Honduras, a rare combination of hard work, intelligence, and good fortune have taken Peter Hughes to the highest echelons of diving. His reknown began with the superior level of service provided by the dive operation he developed at Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire.
Now, decades later, in addition to operating top notch land based diving operations throughout the Caribbean, Peter Hughes Diving offers a selection of excellent live-aboard dive vessels operating around the world. Select from these world-class live-aboard options:
From warm water lagoons to dramatic drop-offs, the Palau archipelago that surrounds and protects the famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands is known as one of the top dive destinations in the world. And, now, the renowned Dancer Fleet® is back to take you there in style, onboard the M/Y Tropic Dancer. Get ready to enjoy the thrill of drift diving with schooling sharks, the beauty of healthy hard and soft corals, the tranquility of Jellyfish Lake, the historic WWII wrecks and the vibrant fish life that all make up the diving in this grand place.
Diving will be conducted from an 18 passenger tender which will transport guests to exciting Palau dive sites like Peleliu Corner, Blue Corner, German Channel and Ulong Channel, just to name a few. Most of the diving in Palau is drift diving and this speedy tender, easily boarded from the dive deck of Tropic Dancer and easily re-entered from the water when you surface, will deliver you to the best diving
$600 Introductory Discount -- Sail aboard Tropic Dancer between June 1 and November 28, 2010, and you will received a discount of $600 per person off regular pricing, and receive complimentary Nitrox fills.
| MV Tropic Dancer - Palau, Micronesia | ||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | Duration | Deluxe Cabin price per person |
Double Cabin price per person |
| Introductory Discount | June 1 - November 28, 2010 | 7 night cruise, and Free Nitrox | $2535 | $2335 |
| Regular 2010-2011 | Nov. 28, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2011 | 7 night cruise | $3135 | $2935 |
| Plus $35 Cabin Tax and $55 Park Fees. | ||||
ISLAND DANCER II
101 feet long and 22 feet wide
sailing from Suva, Fiji
Serving 10 guests with a crew of five.
Island Dancer sails from Suva, Fiji,
offering seven night itineraries, Saturday to Saturday.
Throughout the week aboard the Island Dancer II, an intimate 10 passenger yacht, guests will explore the reefs, bommies and walls of Nigali Pass, Wakaya, Koro and Namenalala Islands. Known as the soft coral capital, the brilliant colors on display will dazzle even the most experienced divers and photographers. Drift dives with eagle rays, mantas, turtles, sharks and giant groupers are also on the itinerary. Clownfish, pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, and a multitude of nudibranchs bring smiles to every dive! With direct flights from several major cities worldwide, it is an easy destination to add to your dive log. To top off the exiting diving and experience some of Fiji’s local culture, a visit to a Fijian village on one of the remote islands is arranged including a Kava ceremony and warrior dance. All guests are required to wear a traditional sulu (sarong or wrap) so either bring your own or Island Dancer will gladly provide one for you!
| MV Island Dancer II - Fijian Islands | ||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | Duration | Deluxe Cabin price per person |
Owner's Cabin price per person |
| Fiji 2010 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2010 | 7 night cruise | $2795 | $2995 |
| Fiji 2011 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011 | 7 night cruise | $2795 | $2995 |
| Plus domestic air to Suva, VAT Tax and Hotel Tax. Valued Added Tax (VAT) = $150 per person for 7 night cruise. |
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PARADISE DANCER
188 feet long and 39 feet wide
sailing in North Sulawesi,
and Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Serving 18 guests with a crew of 20.
Paradise Dancer sails from Manado or Sorong, Indonesia.
Paradise Dancer is the largest yacht in the Dancer Fleet coming in at 57 meters (188 feet) in length. Constructed out of wood, she is a three masted motor schooner inspired by the majesty of the US Schooners circa 1800. The interior style is that of a “floating boutique resort” and features high end amenities guests expect of the Dancer Fleet. All of the state rooms are larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 180 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) and each cabin has private ensuite facilities and air conditioning. There is also a 470 square foot "Master and Commander Suite " at the stern of the main deck that features a king size bed, separate sitting area with a sofa, and table with chairs that reminds guests of the "captains quarters" from the schooner design that inspired her.
Charters are 11 nights, 9 & 1/2 days of diving, 3-4 dives per day. From April through the September, Paradise Dancer will cruise out of North Sulawesi (Bunaken Marine Park, Bangka Straight, Sangihe Islands, and Lembeh Straight, a top critter destination). The remainder of the year concentrates on the amazing adventure diving of remote Raja Ampat, sailing from Sorong.
Special Offer, Save $1000 -- Sail aboard Paradise Dancer on these specific cruises, and you will received a discount of $1000 per person off regular pricing.
| MV Paradise Dancer - North Sulawesi or Raja Ampat | ||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | Cruise Duration | Deluxe Cabin price per person |
Master Cabin price per person |
| North Sulawesi | May 7 — Aug.10, 2010 | 11 nights | $4750 | $5870 |
| North Sulawesi 2010/2011 - Plus $80 Port and National Park Fee $80. Pricing does not include pre or post cruise hotels. |
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| Raja Ampat | Sept. 19, 2009—May 6, 2010 | 11 nights | $4200 | $5200 |
| Raja Ampat | Sep. 16, 2010— April 22, 2011 | 11 nights | $4750 | $5870 |
| Raja Ampat 2010 - Plus $175 Port and National Park Fee. Pricing does not include Does not include hotel (Bali, Manado, or in-transit), or domestic air travel to Sorong airport for Raja Ampat departures. |
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| Relocation Cruise: Raja Ampat to N. Sulawesi |
April 23 - May 6, 2010 | 13 nights | $5600 | $6250 |
| Plus Port and Park fees of $175 and a fuel surcharge of $200. Does not include domestic flights to Sorong for Raja Ampat departure. |
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Belize is located on the Yucatan Peninsula approximately 250 miles south of Cancun. It borders Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. There are three atolls located offshore beyond the main barrier reef. The most famous of the atolls is Lighthouse Reef, which is the location of the Blue Hole and the magnificent nature preserve at Half Moon Cay. A guided dive of the famous Blue Hole is planned weekly, followed by a shore excursion with a picnic lunch on Half Moon Cay. Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef boast much of the best diving in Belize where visibility can exceed 120', with annual water temperature ranging from 78-84 degrees f. You can expect to see everything from a panoply of macro critters inhabiting the lush coral formations to eagle rays, manta rays, turtles, tarpon, and dolphin.
| MV Sun Dancer II - Belize | |||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | Cruise Duration | Deluxe Cabin price per person |
Master Cabin price per person |
Owner's Cabin price per person |
| Belize 2010 | April 14, 2010 - Jan. 22, 2011 | 7 nights | $2095 | $1895 | $1895 |
| Belize 2011 | April 9, 2011 - Dec. 31, 2011 | 7 nights | $2095 | $1895 | $1895 |
| Plus Port Charges $95 and Recompression Chamber Support $15. | |||||
WIND DANCER
120 feet long and 28 feet wide
sailing to Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Serving 18 guests with a crew of seven.
The Wind Dancer program begins in San Jose, Costa Rica.
This is a very unique itinerary, beginning with a 300-mile voyage to a natural wonder of the world. The Wind Dancer itinerary sails to Cocos Island National Park. Limited to a very few divers at a time, this coveted drift diving destination delivers you to one of the most concentrated large animal marine encounters in the world. The convergence of multiple ocean currents bring in massive schools of hammerheads, tuna, jacks and more. Passing dolphins, whale sharks and manta rays are sighted as well as an occasional sailfish. Truly an incredible live-aboard journey and a visual feast above and below the waters of this World Heritage Site. The marine diversity also includes turtles, octopus, morays and creole fish. Cocos Island must be at the top of every divers ‘Bucket List’.
| MV Wind Dancer - Cocos Island | |||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | Cruise Duration | Deluxe Cabin price per person |
Master Cabin price per person |
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| Cocos 2010 | July 10 - December 31, 2010 | 8 nights, Thursday to Friday | $3795 | $3595 | |
| Cocos 2011 | March 19, 2011 - Jan. 3, 2012 | 10 nights, Saturday to Tuesday | $4295 | $4095 | |
| Plus Park Fees of $175 per person on 8 night cruise, or $245 on 10 night. Guests will also require a hotel night prior to embarkation in San Jose, which is not included in the cruise pricing. | |||||
STAR DANCER
120 feet long and 23 feet wide
sailing in Papua New Guinea
Serving 16 guests with a crew of eight.
Many divers consider PNG to have the best marine life in the world. Cruise durations run from seven to ten nights. Papua New Guinea is an independent island nation located north of Australia. Mainland Papua New Guinea is a large island consisting of Papua New Guinea to the east, and Irian Jaya to the west. The large islands of New Britain and New Ireland lie off the mainland's eastern shores, and there are a myriad of smaller island groups within Papua New Guinea's waters. Currents from three seas meet around Papua New Guinea; the Bismarck Sea, the Solomon Sea and the Coral Sea, bringing diverse nutrients to feed the remarkable variety of marine life living in these waters.
| MV Star Dancer - Papua New Guinea | |||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | 8 nights price per person |
9 nights price per person |
10 nights price per person |
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| Hoskins or Rabaul | Spring Special: Feb. 27 - April 1, 2010 | $2495 | $2495 | $2495 | |
| Hoskins or Rabaul | Jan. 1 - December 31, 2010 | $2396 | $2696 | $2995 | |
| Plus Port Charges of $75 and Environmental & Safety Fee of $5.00 per night. | |||||
KOMODO DANCER
98 feet long and 30 feet wide
sailing from Bali, Indonesia
Serving 14 guests with a crew of eight.
The Komodo Dancer sails between Bali and Komodo,
offering ten night itineraries.
Peter Hughes Diving in cooperation with partner/owner Meridian Worldwide Ltd and P.T. Ombak Putih, presents the Komodo Dancer. Based in Bali, Indonesia the Komodo Dancer explores the waters in and around the Flores Sea. The Komodo Dancer is a traditionally crafted, two masted wooden motor sailor, stretching 30 meters long, 9 meters wide and accommodating 14 adventurous divers. Following the standards of the Dancer Fleet, the Komodo Dancer replicates Peter Hughes Diving service, amenities and the highest standards of safety in the industry. Vibrant local cultures, Komodo Dragons, colorful coral reefs, abundant marine life coupled with superior accommodations make Indonesia and the Komodo Dancer your next stop in diving adventure.
Special Offer, Save $500 -- Sail aboard Komodo Dancer on these specific cruises, and you will received a discount of $500 per person off regular pricing.
Save $500 sailing in Komodo National Park
Save $500 sailing in Alor
| MV Komodo Dancer - Bali and Komodo National Park | |||||
| Itinerary | Date Window | Cruise Duration | Twin Cabin price per person |
Deluxe Cabin price per person |
Owner's Cabin price per person |
| Bali/Komodo 2010 | Mar. 7, 2010 - Jan. 11, 2011 | 10 nights | $3355 | $3555 | $3655 |
| Bali/Komodo 2009 | Mar. 1, 2011 - Dec. 30, 2011 | 10 nights | $3355 | $3555 | $3655 |
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Add-ons for 2010: Plus National Park Fee $90 and one-way domestic flight. Guests will require a hotel night prior to embarkation and possibly after disembarkation that can be arranged at additional cost. East of Flores itinerary requires round-trip domestic airfare. |
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OCEAN DANCER
110 feet long and 30 feet wide
sailing from Male, Maldives
Serving 16 guests with a crew of ten.
Ocean Dancer sails from Male, Maldives,
offering both seven and ten day itineraries.
Ocean Dancer offers thrilling diving experiences exploring the Maldives North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll and Ari Atoll. Ocean Dancer is newly built to meet the highest standard of service set by Peter Hughes Diving and the Dancer Liveaboard Fleet. Ocean Dancer offers accommodations for 16 guests in air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Diving takes place from a separate, dive support vessel to maximize comfort and safety. There are facilities for photographers and videographers including a custom video service.
| MV Ocean Dancer - Maldives Archipelago | |||
| Itinerary | Date Window | 7 nights price per person |
10 nights price per person |
| Maldives | Nov. 15, 2009 - April 14, 2010 | $2695 | $3895 |
| Maldives | Nov. 14, 2010 - April 20, 2011 | $2695 | $3895 |
| Plus Port Charges $65, Recompression Chamber Support $15, and $8 per night Maldives Tourist Tax. | |||
Features of all Peter Hughes' Yachts: Air conditioning throughout all staterooms and common areas (Sea Dancer staterooms only), private ensuite bathrooms, hot freshwater showers (Sun Dancer also has bath tubs!), audio and video entertainment centers, nightly entertainment, photo light tables, well-appointed photo and video labs, open air sundecks with covered areas, dive gear lockers, wide stern dive platforms with two exit ladders and fresh water shower, and dive deck camera work tables.
Services provided on all Peter Hughes' Yachts: Turndown bed service, morning coffee service to your cabin, robes, hair dryers (not on Sea Dancer and Sun Dancer), sit-down dining with a choice of two entrees at dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, fresh room towels daily, fresh towels after every dive, dive platform tank removal after every dive, daily E-6 processing, twenty-four hour a day service from a professional crew, and plenty of fabulous diving.
| Surface Safety Equipment Required: Each diver entering the water from a Dancer Fleet vessel is required to have with them a Safety Sausage, Dive Alert, and mini-strobe. If you do not have these items as part of your personal equipment, limited quantities are available for rent on each vessel. |
Prices are Subject to Change: All package prices are in U.S. dollars, per person on a share basis, and are subject to change without notice. Fuel surchages may be added, or removed, as required by prevailing conditions.
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