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Dive Presque Isle Michigan with DDS

Dive Presque Isle Michigan with DDS this 2024 season, as we explore some of the most exquisite underwater shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Join us from July 28-August 3rd, 2024.

Cost only $1799cdn.

Presque Isle offers some of the finest technical diving shipwrecks in any of the Great Lakes, with depths in the Trimix Level 1 range max 200′ there are some breathtaking shipwrecks that will blow your mind.

If you’re not trimix certified, join us for a class and finish the dives out there!

The SS Florida is a 5 deck wooden steamer.

Crystal clear blue water with epic shipwrecks like the Cordelia B. Windiate, the SS Florida, Typo, the Norman, the Defiance, and the Kyle Spangler will have you dreaming yourself to sleep as you reminisce about the days dives and prepare for the next mornings adventures.

This trip runs Sunday evening July 28th, through Saturday August 3rd, 2024 with dives running Monday through Friday.

We’re diving with Black Dog Charters up on this amazing trip, so you’ll have one of the best boats, best captains and tastiest baked goods to warm you up between dives.

Trip includes lodging and boat dives.

Gas fills, meals, tolls, gratuities and other expenses are not included.

We often shop as a group to plan our meals out for the week, and there are some fantastic restaurants in Alpena, MI as well.

Join us for one of the best dive trips you’ll ever do, this is why you trained up to this level isn’t it?

There shipwrecks in Lake Huron are the best shipwrecks and you’ll want to dive the entire area, which is a good thing because from Port Austin to Alpena to Presque Isle, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary has a ton of quality sites. Check them out CLICK HERE.

Dive Gozo, Malta with DDS

Dive Gozo, Malta with DDS Caves, Wrecks & Reefs on the Mediterranean

Dive Gozo, Malta with DDS and dive the amazing island of Gozo. Malta is one of Europe’s premier dive destinations and the island of Gozo offers stunning wrecks, beautiful sea caves, rich marine life and crystal-clear visibility. Not only is the diving great, but top side this Mediterranean island offer stunning landscapes, rich cultural experiences & amazing history.

Dan’s Dive Shop’s trip is carefully packaged to include as much into your trip as possible and take care of the hassle of planning for the diver. Trip includes a full week of diving with Gozo Diving, a private tour of Malta and lots of free time topside to take in the magic of Malta.

DIVE & STAY PACKAGE only $1750 CDN*

8 Nights, 4 Star Accommodations including Breakfasts

10 Shore Dive Package with Gozo Diving

Land & Ferry Transfer between Malta & Gozo

Private Full Day Tour of Malta

*Based on current EURO exchange rate, final price may fluctuate.

TRIP ITINERARY

Saturday April 6: Arrive in Malta and make your way to the beautifu town of St Julien’s, 15kms from the airport. Spend the evening dining and exploring this lively coastal town.

Sunday April 7: Take an 8 hour private group tour of amazing Malta. After the tour the group will be transferred to Gozo approx. 45 minutes away. Check into the St Patrick’s Hotel and enjoy your evening.

Monday – Friday: Five days of diving and exploring Gozo underwater. Two dives per day with free time in the afternoons and evening to relax or explore. Transportation included. Enjoy Sea View Rooms at the comfortable and central St Patricks Hotel.

Saturday April 13: Free Day: add more dives, relax or explore Gozo!

Sunday April 14: Check out and take your transfer to the airport for your return flight to Canada.

DIVING

Gozo is a small island approx only 14 x 7 km but it offers spectacular options for shore diving on the North, South and West coasts.

On the West coast is the famous Blue Hole and Inland Sea from where you can access about 6 different dive sites.

On the South coast, a popular dive site, called Ras il-Hobz, there is a pinnacle that comes up from the deep. Xatt l-Ahmar Bay is home to some of Gozo’s most famous wrecks including, The Hephaestus, Cominoland, Karwela and the Xlendi, all at 130ft.

On the North coast there are also coastal caves including Reqqa Point, Billinghurst Cave, Cathedral Cave and the spectacular Double Arch.

We will be diving with Gozo Diving, a shop that aligns with the same DIR views as DDS. Options to rent pony’s, doubles, etc.

Package includes five days diving, two dives per day with Single tanks, Air Fill, Weights and Guide. Full transportation from the hotel to Gozo Diving and dive sites included.

Water temperature: April is springtime in Malta, water temperatures will be 17 °C (63 °F). Minimum 7mm Wetsuit or Drysuit recommended.

Minimum Advanced Certification & Experienced Divers.

TRIP DETAILS:

Dive and Stay Package – $1750* CDN

Includes 8 nights accommodation, breakfasts, 10 shore dives with transport, guides, tanks and weights, transfers from Malta to Gozo roundtrip and full day tour of Malta. All rooms double occupancy. Ask about single occupancy and non diver rates.

Not included: flights, most meals, airport transfer on arrival to hotel (approx. 15 kms away), scuba gear and gratuities.

Airfare: Best flight options are Air Canada/ Air Malta with 1 layover in Europe. Current prices range from $1200-$1500 CDN. Ask for a quote on booking your flight or about extending your stay in Malta.

Trip Payments: Deposit due at booking $650CDN. Balance due November 1, 2023. *Advetised price based on current exchange. Final payment may be adjusted based on exchange rate at time of payment.

All Payments are non refundable. If you are unable to attend let us know and we will do our best to resell your spot. If we sell your spot you’ll receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee.

Travel Insurance is strongly advised. We sell dive accident and dive-travel insurance protection from Dive Assure. Get a quote instantly. Prices are in USD

Questions or ready to book? Visit the shop or email fawn.messer@fcitravel.ca

Travel Arrangements by

Fawn Messer, Flight Centre Independent Travel Consultant

329 Welland Ave, St Catharines ON

Phone: 905-984-2160 or 1-800-268-DANS

Email: fawn.messer@fcitravel.ca

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Dive the Red Sea Shark Week in Egypt with DDS

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Join Dan’s Dive Shop as we participate in a Dive the Red Sea Shark Week in Egypt for an amazing scuba diving trip aboard a luxury yacht from November 27-December 4, 2023. We have charted an entire 5 star yacht for a week of fabulous wreck and reef diving.

The dive itinerary is Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone Reefs (SHARK WEEK). You will get to dive all the best reefs of the Red Sea during the best time of the year to spot sharks! The Red Sea is home to the following species: hammerheads, silkys, silvertips, grey reef, oceanic whitetips, threshers and whale sharks. The walls of Daedalus and Elphinstone reef are known for their abundance of life and frequent pelagic visitors such as manta rays & tuna. Dr. Elke Bojanowski participates in Shark Week and hosts informative presentations on shark behavior and shark conservation efforts in the Red Sea including her own research. This is a Recreational & Technical friendly trip.

Make the most of your trip to Egypt with options available to add a tour to visit the pyramids, cruise the Nile or relax at a Red Sea beach resort! Our DDS Travel Advisor will assist you with both flights and/or tours for a memorable trip of a lifetime. Or make your own arrangements and meet us at the boat!

Trip Price (USD)

$1,880 US per person Twin Cabin

$1,980 US per person Suite Cabin

Refundable Deposit of only $100 CDN to reserve your spot!

Trip Price Includes

Full board in a double occupancy private en-suite cabin

3 dives per day plus night dives

Dive guides, tanks, and weights/belts

Round-trip ground transfers from/to airport/hotel and vessel

All meals, snacks, coffee, tea, juices, sodas

Marine park and port fees

VAT (Value Added Tax) $160.00 USD

Does not include: Airfare, Nitrox, Scuba Gear, Gratuities, Land Accommodation & Alcohol. Byob or purchase on board.

M/Y Scuba Scene * New Boat Coming Soon *

One of the largest dive liveaboards on the Red Sea, the Scuba Scene is 141 feet long and was extensively renovated in 2021. Guest cabins and lounge areas are beautifully laid-out across four decks. You can expect world cuisine dining from an on-board chef and the trip includes all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

World Class Yacht

The upper and top decks hold three sundecks, a spacious and comfortable salon, and flybridge. Shaded areas and fridges with cold drinks available on the top sundeck. Plenty of space to relax post diving. On the main deck Suite Cabins are fitted with king beds, private bathrooms, small fridges, adjustable A/C units and large picture windows. The main deck also has a spacious dive deck and platform, with plenty of room for all diving equipment, and a camera table and charging points. Also on the main deck is the dining area/salon where meals are served throughout your trip. Twin Cabins are located on the lower deck each with two twin beds, a private bathroom, small fridge, and adjustable A/C unit.

Experienced Crew

Scuba Scene is managed by two people with years of experience in the Red Sea. Ahmed Fadel is a tech instructor, that has worked in different areas of diving over the last 20 years. Dr. Elke Bojanowski aka The Shark Lady’ is a biologist specializing on the study of Red Sea shark populations, and the founder of the Red Sea Sharks Trust. She oversees the vessel’s citizen scientist program which focuses on shark research and conservation.

Diving the Red Sea

The Red Sea has some of the best diving in the world, known for amazing colourful coral and marine life. The rich and colourful, soft and hard corals brim with sea creatures. Sharks, manta rays, dolphins, rare nudibranchs and long-nosed hawkfish, among others are frequently spotted. Brothers Islands also have the wrecks of the Aida & Numidia to visit.

Onboard Scuba Scene has a spacious dive deck, camera table and hard bottom tenders with individual tank racks. Nitrox 32 as well as custom mixes available. Full recreational equipment is available for rental.

Technical rental equipment available includes: 16 CF side-mounted pony tank, Manifold twinsets, 100 CF, 80 CF, 50 CF stages with rigging, Rebreather cylinder sets & Stage regulators.

Scuba Scene is Recreational and Technical friendly. This trip is suitable for all divers with a minimum Advanced Diver certification and a minimum 30 logged dives. If you are OW or have less than 30 dives and would like to join the trip please contact Dan’s Dive Shop to get you in the water and ready for the trip.

Hurghada

Hurghada is an Egyptian resort town along 40km of beach considered one of the safest areas in Egypt. There is lots to see and do with fantastic hotels at reasonable prices. Arrive early, beat the jet lag and spend a couple nights relaxing on the beach and experiencing Egypt before your trip departure.

Airfare

It is advised to arrive in Hurghada by November 26th for your trip. Return flights to Canada can be booked to depart on Monday Dec 4 after 10am. Flights can be booked together with the DDS group in December 2022 and will be arranged by our Travel Advisor. Current pricing is approx $1200 Toronto to Hurgarda round trip or $900 for Toronto to Cairo round trip.

Land Tours, Optional Add-On

Full Egypt Adventure Tour

Explore Amazing Egyptwith Intrepid Tours. This private full Egypt Tour is door to door. Intrepid’s tour includes all transportation and accommodation from your arrival at Cairo airport until you reach your hotel in Hurghada. Intrepid’s standard Egypt Adventure Tour has been upgraded to include airport pick, an extra hotel night in Cairo upon arrival and then transfers to Hurghada at the end of the tour.

The tour includes all accommodation except the night before the boat departs in Hurghada, most entrances to attractions and some meals. It’s balanced between lots of sightseeing but enough down time to explore at your own or add on more attractions. The best part is this tour is led by an Egyptologist and Intrepid’s tour style focuses on providing an authentic experience.

2-day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada

If doing the full tour isn’t possible for you but you would still like to make the most of your trip to Egypt, join this 2-day/ 1-night to private tour to Luxor departing from Hurghada. Tour Highlights include Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and a boat trip on the Nile River. This private tour includes transfer from Hurghada, one night at a 5-star hotel in Luxor and all entrance fees.

Trip Itinerary: Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone (SHARK WEEK)

Departure: November 27, 2023 at 5pm in Hurghada, Egypt

Disembark: December 4, 2023 at 10am Hurghada, Egypt

Price $1880 US Twin Cabin or $1980 US Suite Cabin

Additional Details Single supplement or non diver is full rate. This trip is suitable for singe divers or couples of all ages. This trip is not suitable for snorkelers. All cabins are double occupancy.

Trip Payments Deposit due at booking $75 US / $100 CDN. Payment of $655 US due November 20, 2022. Final payment due August 20, 2023.

Cancellation Policy Cancel by November 20, 2022 for a full refund. Cancel by May 20, 2023 for a full refund minus a $75 administrative fee. All payments after May 20, 2023 are non refundable. Trip payments are transferrable at any time to a new booking. If you need to cancel your spot we will do our best to fill it.

COVID Cancellations If borders are closed at the time of travel, then a rebooking will be allowed. If a guest tests positive prior to arrival and is not permitted to travel, a rebook will be allowed. A positive test result within 5 days of trip date must be provided. Rebooked trips will be reinvoiced and any difference in fare and fees will be assessed.

Travel Insurance is Strongly Advised to protect you and your trip investment. It is also recommended that all divers have diving accident insurance. Allianz All Inclusive Insurance Plans are available for purchase and cover scuba diving activities with limitations.

For More Information about the trip you can also visit All Star Livaboards FAQ

Questions or ready to book? Visit the shop or email fawn.messer@fcitravel.ca