GALAPAGOS      Once again Galapagos is in the news as permits to dive the northern    islands of Darwin & Wolf have now been approved for just 5 vessels:       Sky Dancer - Aggressor I  - Aggressor II - Deep Blue  - Estrella Del Mar     Normally the prime season is booked a year in advance, but due to recent     events in Galapagos, we have spaces on several of these vessels during    prime time from now through 2009.    In 2009, Aggressor has scheduled several 11-night trips which are all now fully booked, but we still have spaces aboard the Sky Dancer for a one and only 14-night trip with renowned photographer, Amos Nachoum - May 31 - June 14.   See Special Expeditions and Last Minute Options then contact us for our complete availability list.

PALAU During the summer we received images of the new Ocean Hunter III -  the realization of Navot and Tova's longtime dream. She's 96 feet, has deluxe accommodation for 16 persons and is ready to go anywhere in the Western Pacific.  Trips are booking quickly but we do have space on a special 14 night trip to the SW Islands and Velasco Reef - December 21 to January 4.  It will be a super voyage so if you're looking for something for that Christmas / New Year period, just  click to contact us directly for further information.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA Golden Dawn If you have never dived with Craig de Witt on the  Golden Dawn  then you need to move fast!   This will be Captain Craig's final year in PNG.  He currently has a couple of spaces remaining on his final Eastern Fields trip for Dec 31, 2008 - Jan 14, 2009.  Click here to send us an email requesting additonal details.  And it probably goes without saying that the inimitable Captain Alan on the FeBrina  is still offering amazing top-quality diving expeditions. We have a special charter scheduled for May 23 - June 2, 2009.  This trip will take you to the best of the Bismark including Kimbe, Witu, Fathers and back to Kimbe.

INDONESIA Still absolutely in the forefront of the world's finest diving, from Komodo to Ambon from Manado to Raja Ampat,  with Bali in the mix, too, Indonesia offers a dizzying array of live-aboard options and some of the all-time finest first class resorts.  A few of the highlights . . . .       Cheng Ho  Our partner, Kirsten Treais, of Amazing Adventures Travel,       recently returned from a highly successful trip on the Cheng Ho,       from Ambon to Sorong and was so impressed that we have       now booked three more charters on her in 2009.       June 21 - July 02         July 19 - 26    Special Family Trip         July 26 - August 06 Sorido Bay Resort  -  We highly recommend a stay at the magnificent Sorido Bay.  This remote resort, which opened November 2004, is nestled into the jungle with bungalows that open onto the white sand beach of a spectacular lagoon and is within easy reach of some of the most revered dive sites in Raja Ampat. Resort staff proudly point out that the House Reef at Cape Kri, where Dr. G. Allen recorded 283 different species of fish during ONE dive, makes this the richest dive site known to science. The resort bungalows, built to reflect Papuan tradition, are beautiful, spacious & luxuriously appointed. The  main building has restaurant, kitchen, library, a shop and internet lounge with WIFI access. Photographers will find that they have everything at hand that they require in this ultimate destination for underwater photography. Sorido Bay incidentally still has some space over the New Year period, December 28 - Jan 8.  Contact us quickly for details. Newest amongst the resorts in Indonesia is the Misool Eco Resort, located on the tiny island of Batbitim in a huge new protected marine reserve in southern Raja Ampat.  This is about as remote as you can get, but they have worked long & hard to create an oasis of beautiful accommodations, surrounded by world class diving.  Their internationally trained chef creates fine fare for guests, including organic dishes made with local produce. With their new high speed jet boat, they will be able to comfortably transfer guests from Sorong to the resort in a little over 4 hours. They are offering 11 night trips and currently have a special offer for November 30 - December 11, 2008 with a 25% discount.