What's NEW brings you a pertinent & timely selection of updates regarding changes & additions in the Diving World.                                                      Check out the new SIREN, new excitement in Indonesia, New PADI course for Arctic Diving

Thailand, Burma, Andamans, Komodo, Philippines THE SIREN   Worldwide Dive & Sail's stunning option for diving Thailand, Burma, the Andaman Islands and Komodo. AND, she'll soon have a new sister vessel in the Philippines that will add extra excitement to the brand. The lovely Siren is getting a thumbs up from every side - a gorgeous boat, a fabulous crew.   Guests rave about the beautiful islands, blue water, fabulous soft corals and plentitude of fish - plus the excellent amenities of the boat and professionalism of the crew.   We highly recommend adding this vessel to your wish list for diving  Burma, Thailand, Andamans and Komodo.  As in so many parts of the world nowadays, the sharks sadly, are disappearing fast so don't procrastinate. Following her very successful season in 2008, the Siren will be operating a series of 10 night trips to Komodo from June thru October, 2009.  We still have spaces on her June 29 - July 9 charter.   Prices include deluxe accommodation with free nitrox and beers and even free use of dive gear !!  Contact us for details & the most updated availability.

Indonesia News Updates As of June 2008, the Ocean Rover has permanently moved from its long-term home in Thailand, to new owners in Indonesia and will operate from Manado for part of the year and Raja Ampat at other times.                                                               ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  Max Ammer, an early pioneer of Raja Ampat diving where he built and operates two resorts, Kri Eco Resort and Sorido Bay, is finally realizing his dream to operate what promises to be one of the top live-aboards in Raja Ampat. The Papuan Antares is Max’s 150 foot dreamboat – formerly a naval vessel - which is still undergoing major re-construction in a Dutch yard but planning to start operations at the end of 2009. With deluxe accommodations for 16-18 persons in 9 cabins, she will operate with 3 tenders of no more than 6 divers each, offering the option to choose your style of diving. It will also be fully set up for rebreathers and Tec diving, with its own recompression chamber on board. Scheduled trips will be 11 nights starting on a Sunday and will include “house reef” diving on Saturdays. Will keep you posted as it progresses but send us an email if you want to see details on his proposed “off the beaten track dive adventures”.                                                                ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  Another new addition to the luxury end of the market is the Peter Hughes Paradise Dancer  which started  operations in April 2008, with itineraries in North Sulawesi & Raja Ampat.

Arctic & Antarctic News WATERPROOF EXPEDITIONS Waterproof is offering the unique opportunity to become one of the first certified Polar Divers in the world. The Polar Diver Specialty Course can only be taken with Waterproof Expeditions - in Antarctica, below the Antarctic Convergence or below 60 degrees - or in the Arctic, above the Arctic Circle. To qualify for the Polar Diver course you must: 1.  Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver - or have a qualifying certification from another training organization 2.  Be 18 years of age or older 3.  Show proof of experience in dry suit diving or be certified as a PADI Dry Suit Diver The purpose of this certification is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, hazards and excitement of diving in the Polar areas. Cost for the Polar Diver Course is $250. Contact us for details & the most updated availability.