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Introducing Triton Bay Divers- DEMA special

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Where to stay in Indonesia…
And save 10%?

Triton Bay Divers in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
DEMA Special

Where the wide range of underwater scenery mirrors the incredible biodiversity!

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Triton Bay Divers
DEMA Special

10% discount off for bookings made/confirmed before the end of 2019.
Travel anytime.

Cindi says “Everything is bionic, with goliath groupers and platter sized angel fish.
Triton Bay offers very social, photo friendly, big fish!“

Get ready to escape from the stresses and strains of everyday life and enjoy the tranquility above and below the waves on Aiduma Island with Triton Bay Divers!
Being the only dive resort in the area, with just 6 spacious detached bungalows,
they aim to offer a very personalised service and a holiday never to be forgotten.

Dive sites in the bay are home to giant groupers, napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, schooling barracuda
and jacks and a huge range of other reef fish, including clouds of baitfish, anthers, fusiliers and surgeonfish which gather in large numbers to feed on the rich plankton.

Triton Bay is also home to some very interesting macro diving –
including flasher wrasse and pygmy seahorses – and is great for spotting wobbegong and walking sharks.

Triton Bay’s dive sites are characterized by beautiful colourful soft corals,
huge black coral bushes that appear green underwater, sheltered bays and reefs,
dramatic overhangs and caverns, walls and pinnacles.

To get more information or to take advantage of this special

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

Peru Adventures- 2 intineraries to choose from/ 2 add on itineraries!

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Peru Adventures!
2 itineraries to choose from and 2 add on excursions

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MOUNTAIN LODGES OF PERU TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
9 days – 8 nights

Dynamic terrain, inspiring vistas, and diverse ecosystems — follow the road less traveled!

Deluxe option for discerning traveller’s

Day 1- Arrival in CUSCO

Day 2- CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA
Visit the Inca ruins of Tarawasi, trek to Soraypampa, on an old route called the “Camino Real” (Royal Path).

Day 3- SORAYPAMPA
Hike on the slopes above the lodge to Lake Humantay, fed by the hanging glaciers of Mt. Humantay.
Afternoon leisure.

Day 4- SORAYPAMA – WAYRACCMACHAY
Hike up the Rio Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay Peak.

Day 5- WAYRACCMACHAY-COLPAPAMPA
Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the nearby orchid trail.

Day 6- COLCAPAPAMPA – LUCMABAMBA
Hike along the Santa Teresa river valley, through more populated rural areas.
Pass through banana, granadilla, and avocado orchards and coffee plantations.

Day 7- LUCMABAMBA – MACHU PICCHU
Llactapata Ruins. Lunch is served in a scenic viewpoint, looking out to Machu Picchu.
Descend to the Aobamba River through lush bamboo forests, orchards and coffee plantations.
Aguas Calientes, the town of Machu Picchu.

Day 8- MACHU PICCHU – SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO
Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Two-hour guided tour of the ruins,
after which you have the rest of the morning to explore the site on your own.

Day 9- CUSCO – LIMA – INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FLIGHT

$5099.00 per person twin share

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CUSCO & INCA TREK PERU
8 days- 7 nights

For budget minded adventurers

Day 1/2- CUSCO
Visit the surrounding ruins of the city of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman,
Cusco’s Historical Inca and Spanish Colonial Monuments.
San Pedro Market to admire the day-to-day activities of the locals.
Visit the neighborhood of San Blas, streets lined with famous artisans.

Day 3- CUSCO KM 82 – LLACTAPATA – HUAYLLABAMBA
Hike the Inca Trail to the Machu Picchu National Park.

Day 4- HUAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO
Hiking to rainforest and great panoramic views. Will see domesticated llamas and alpacas.

Day 5- PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYWAYNA
Climb and hike to several archaeological sites and pass through some amazing cloud forest.

Day 6- WIÑAYWAYNA- MACHUPICCHU
Walk to Inti Punku “The Sun Gate” (the front door to Machu Picchu) and view the Inca citadel.
Machu Picchu guided tour of the ruins.
Tour the town of Aguas Calientes, to relax and visit the hot springs.

Day 7- MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
Cloudforest bird watching, walk the Orchid Trail, and visit an organic tea plantation and tea house.

$2750.00 per person twin share.

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Lake Titicaca

3 Day- Add On Excursions

TITICACA LAKE EXTENTION
by bus
Cusco – Puno – Lima
3 days-2 nights

$1915.00 per person twin share

TITICACA LAKE EXTENTION
with TRAIN OPTION
3 days – 2 nights

The unforgettable experience of crossing the Peruvian Andes between Cusco and Puno,
and visiting the world’s highest navigable lake, is made even more magical aboard PeruRail Titicaca.

$2225.00 per person twin share

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

Spend your Christmas holiday in Costa Rica!

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Spend your Christmas Holiday in Costa Rica
9 Days / 8 Nights
23 December 2019 – 31 December 2019

Alajuela – Corcovado National Park – Naranjo – Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

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Not your typical Holiday

Costa Rica Itinerary:

Alajuela– 1 Night
Alajuela is known for its rich history, laid-back charm and provides an excellent base
from which to explore the countryside to the north.

Corcovado National Park– 3 Nights
National Geographic quoted: Corcovado is “the most biologically intense place on Earth”.
This unique site in Costa Rica used to be an island that years ago drifted to the main land.
It is one of the last places for Jaguars, Tapirs and White-lipped Peccaries in Central America.
Corcovado also has hundreds of animals, plants and birds.
Wonderful snorkelling and scuba diving can be done here!

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Naranjo– 2 Nights
Naranjo is a tiny agricultural town. With more than two hundred years of coffee cultivation under its belt, the town has become a coffee lovers’ mecca with ever increasing numbers of visitors touring the area’s coffee plantations, sampling some in the finest coffees of the world, and learning about the local brew.
Other popular activities in the area include discovering the lush tropical landscape via a canopy tour or a jungle hike.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve– 2 Nights
Known as the ‘Forest in the Clouds’, Monteverde is one of Costa Rica’s key conservation areas, taking in six different ecological zones and home to a kaleidoscopic array of flora and fauna.
Breathtaking walking trails traverse this mountainous reserve, while a network of canopy bridges are suspended in the tree tops overhead – both offering visitors the chance to experience its astonishing biodiversity.
The park’s menagerie of exotic wildlife includes jaguars, ocelots, three-wattled bell birds, bare-necked umbrella birds, and elusive, vividly coloured quetzals, while its botanical offerings range from woodlands and rainforests,
to exquisite orchids, delicate ferns, jungle vines and mosses.

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View detailed itinerary

COST: $3960.00 PER PERSON TWIN SHARING

For more information or to book this breathtaking adventure
click the link or the email us button below.

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

DEMA Special- Coralia Liveaboard- 10% discount

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Coralia Liveaboard
in Indonesia

DEMA 2019 Special- 10% off.
Book and confirm between November 13- December 16, 2019

Cindi’s recent guests are raving about this new boat!
Exquisite cuisine, attentive and over the top crew,
combined with well known cruise directors Debbie and Jerry Arriaga,
make for a perfect dive holiday!

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Truly breathtaking and spectacular!
This is an unforgettable diving adventure with Coralia!

Noted for World-Class diving, Indonesia has quickly become
one of our most popular dive destinations.

10% off any cruise, except Christmas and New Year’s
(trip #030, #059, #089)

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

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Price before discount:
Master Cabin on Main/Upper Deck (double): 540 USD per person per night
Lower Deck Cabin (double or twin): 495 USD per person per night
Single Cabin Surcharge: 150 USD per person per night

Port, fuel and park fees (changes are possible):
Raja Ampat: 250 USD per person per trip
Komodo and Alor: 180 USD per person per trip
Banda Sea and Forgotten Islands: 280 USD per person per trip

Click the link to view more information regarding the boat.

Click the email us button to learn more or to take advantage of this great deal.

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

Dive Milne Bay, PNG-15% off- The time is now!

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Time to dive Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea!
This is the perfect opportunity!

15% off selected departures.

The newest live-aboard vessel in the Walindi/Febrina family, MV Oceania,
will be exploring the Milne Bay region with limited trips in February and March 2020.
To celebrate their first trips in this beautiful diving region, they are offering 15% off selected departures!

See below for dates.

*WE CAN ALSO ADD ON A CULTURAL TOUR OR FESTIVAL.
CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

MV Oceania - PNG Liveaboards - Dive Discovery PNG

Papua New Guinea is considered the “land of the unexpected”.
Milne Bay is vast with a great variety of dive sites.
The area boasts superb muck diving, airplane wrecks from World War II,
stunning drop-offs, towering pinnacles and colorful coral gardens.

This 15% off special applies to the following trip dates:

3RD TO 13TH FEBRUARY 2020
10 nights | Milne Bay Itinerary – departing Alotau (Driftwood resort) and disembarking at Alotau (Driftwood Resort) Diving Greater Milne Bay Region
SPECIAL PRICING – Queen or Twin Share Berth: $4,240 per person
Regular rate before discount $4,990 per person
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15TH TO 25TH FEBRUARY 2020
10 nights | Milne Bay Itinerary – departing Alotau (Driftwood resort) and disembarking at Alotau (Driftwood Resort) Diving Greater Milne Bay Region
SPECIAL PRICING – Queen or Twin Share Berth: $4,240 per person
Regular rate before discount $4,990 per person
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27TH FEBRUARY TO 8TH MARCH 2020
10 nights | Milne Bay Itinerary – departing Alotau (Driftwood resort) and disembarking at Alotau (Driftwood Resort) Diving Greater Milne Bay Region
SPECIAL PRICING – Queen or Twin Share Berth: $4,240 per person
Regular rate before discount $4,990 per person
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21ST MARCH TO 1ST APRIL 2020
11 nights | Milne Bay to Walindi Itinerary – departing Alotau (Driftwood resort) and disembarking at Walindi Resort. Diving Greater Milne Bay Region, South Coast New Britain and Kimbe Bay
SPECIAL PRICING – Queen or Twin Share Berth: $4,240 per person
Regular rate before discount $4,990 per person

Click the email us button below to book your spot!

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

Sudan- Dive The Red Sea- 20% off! 

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Special Discount
Sudan/Egypt -Diving the Red Sea
20% discount on the following two trips :

– Sudan trip dated 21st November 2019
– Sudan trip dated 19th December 2019

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Why dive the Red Sea?
The Red Sea is unique in several aspects:
It is comfortably warm and the visibility is better than most other destination’s.

One of the most magnificent features of the Red Sea, are its beautiful coral reefs.

The Red Sea contains the largest collection of sea life consisting of Hard & Soft corals,
Marine life & a lot of Ship wrecks.

There are also more than 250 species of sharks,
among them the Tiger Shark and Hammerhead Shark.

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Sudan Itinerary out from Port Ghaleb – Egypt- 14 nights

Day 1 : Port Ghaleb – Embarkation – Sailing at Night to Fury Shoel or St.John reef.
Day 2 : Check dive at Fury Shoel or St.John reef. Diving the whole day. Sailing after night dive to Shalalat reef.
Day 3 : Early morning dive at Shalalat reef. Sailing to Port Sudan.
Day 4 : Arriving early morning to Port Sudan for Visa Registration & local taxes payment (approx 2 – 3 hours), sailing to Umbria wreck for one or two day dives, one night & possible 2nd night dive after dinner.
Day 5 : Diving the whole day at Sanganeb reef (North & South plateau).
Day 6 : Early morning dive at North plateau of Sanganeb reef, then sailing to Shaab Rumi for second dive at “Cousteau Conshelf” and night dive.
Day 7 : Diving the whole day Shaab Rumi. Sailing early morning to Shab Suadi.
Day 8 : Early morning & morning dives at the Blue Belt (Toyota Wreck), third dive at the northern plateau of Shab Suadi, sailing at night to Angarosh reef.
Day 9 : Diving the whole day at Angarosh reef.
P.S : Sailing to Mesherifa for afternoon dive & overnight (only in October for the Manta season)
Day 10 : Sailing to Abington reef, diving the whole day, night dive and overnight.
Day11 : Sailing to Merlo reef, diving the whole day, night dive and overnight.
Day12 : Sailing early morning to Angarosh reef for 2 dives then Sailing to St.John reef.
Day13 : Depending on weather conditions and arrival time (one or two dives) at St.John reef , sailing to White Rock for afternoon & last dive, sailing to Port Ghaleb.
Day14 : Port Ghaleb – Dis-Embarkation & last night hotel.

Price:
EURO 2699.00 per person twin share

All prices include accommodation (based on two people sharing), full board (including snacks between meals and after dives) ,mineral water, coffee,
tea & most soft drinks), unlimited dives,12 ltr aluminum tank, weights, airport meet,
assist, transfers to & from nearest airport to embarkation port, entry visa,
transfers & last/first night hotel when applicable.

*Alcohol drinks, cans soft drinks, extra dive services, Nitrox fill, airfares, medical insurance & crew gratuities are not included.

*A supplement of 120 Euro per person per trip will be charged for Port fees & permissions on all Southern Itineraries in Egypt
starting from Port Ghalib Port

*A supplement of 30 Euro per night for the main deck cabins, on individual booking.

*A supplement of 400 Euro & 155 US$ per person for all Nationalities and 400 Euro & 205 US$ for American Nationalities per person per trip will be charged for all Sudan trips for Sudan local taxes & entry visa.

Click the email us button below to take advantage of this offer,
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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

Swim with whales in Dominican Republic!!

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Swim With Humpback Whales
Silver Bank, Dominican Republic

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Experience one of the premier congregations of humpback whales found anywhere,
in the Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic.

With thousands of whales gathering here every winter to mate and calve,
you will see a dazzling display of behaviors from the deck of the tenders
and eye to eye as you slip quietly into the sea to interact with
these graceful giants in their ocean home.

Swimming with humpback whales in their natural environment,
on their terms, during a Soft-In-Water Encounter,
is an ultimate wild animal interaction and spending a week
in this exceptional sanctuary is a journey unlike any other.

Each trip is a week-long liveaboard cruise that boards in
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Saturday afternoon
and disembarks the following Saturday morning.
The daily schedule on the Silver Bank is designed to maximize the time
available for boat-based whale watching and soft-in-water whale encounters.

2020 spaces are still available.
Click here to view availability.

COST:
For the standard seven night, six day itinerary, the costs are as follows:
$4,295 per person for a berth in a Standard Stateroom
$4,395.00 per person for a berth in a Deluxe Stateroom.
$4,595.00 per person for a berth in a Master Stateroom.

Access & Port Fees: $450 per person
Fuel Surcharge: no Fuel Surcharge anticipated
*** Fees & Surcharges are subject to change.

For more information or to reserve your space,
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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

Glamping the seas and sierra’s of Baja California Sur

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Explore Isla Espiritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez
and
the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve

Stay in Luxury tent camps in two of Baja California’s most beautiful nature reserves
as well as boutique hotels.

Experience the luxury of Baja Sur’s pristine wilderness
while also enjoying the luxury of “camping” with real beds, soft linens, lovely furnishings,
chef-prepared meals and daily happy hour.

It is truly the best of both worlds!

Spend a little time at boutique hotels in Todos Santos
to experience more of the adventures that Baja is famous for-
surfing, swimming with whale sharks and Mexican cooking classes.

November 2019-April 2020

USD COST: 2940.00 per person based on 2 people sharing.
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Included
All transportation including roundtrip airport transfer.
All accommodations in hotels and camps as indicated in itinerary.
All meals from welcome dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day.
Daily happy hour and two drinks with dinner at Camp Cecil de la Sierra and Camp Cecil de la Isla;
drinks at welcome dinner and cooking class.
All adventures and related equipment as indicated in the itinerary.
Bilingual naturalist guide(s) who is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
Entrance fees and permits.

Excluded
International airfare.
Travel insurance.
Gratuities.
Any activities, meals or drinks not explicitly identified in the itinerary.

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

 

Fiji special until Nov 30th

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FIJI UNTOUCHED
DEMA 2019 SPECIAL

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Experience the magnificent beauty of a remote tropical Fijian Island at Matava.

Traditional Bures hug the jungle fringes. Private sun decks gaze over the turquoise lagoon.
Dive and snorkel the pristine Great Astrolabe Reef, explore jungle trails and waterfalls,
relish a kayak or fishing adventure or just pamper yourself in the Spa.

Relax as you anticipate the evening’s dinner of freshly caught fish, fruits and
organic vegetables grown and served by lantern light on the ocean deck.

No roads, no noise, no stress and no carbon footprint.
Far from the madding crowd, unplug and recharge at Matava – Fiji…Untouched.

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2019 DEMA Special
• 7 nights at Matava in a traditional Oceanview Bure
• All meals and Kadavu airport transfers included
• 5 days of 2 tank exclusive boat diving with Mad Fish
• 5 days of boat snorkel trips (non-diver)
• Fiji Night including Kava Ceremony

Complimentary DEMA Inclusions
• THE MATAVA MANTA EXPERIENCE (Divers)
• F$50 voucher to use towards a 60 minute massage
• F$50 bar voucher
• Island BBQ
• A small handmade gift to remember Matava and Kadavu

Diver USD $1595.00 Tax Inclusive*
Non Diver – USD $1345.00 Tax Inclusive*
(only valid for double / twin share)
(Taxes – All Relevant Taxes included in the price)

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Options:-
• Upgrade to Honeymoon Bure – USD $25.00 per person per night (based on 2 sharing)
• Extra night – USD $112.00 per person (based on 2 sharing)
• Extra days diving (2 tanks) – USD $105.00
• Afternoon Dive (1 tank) – USD $70.00
• Single supplement – USD $55.00 / day

Book and Deposit must be paid by November 30th.
Travel through June 2021 subject to availability.
Inclusions not transferable and may not be traded or refunded if not taken
* Taxes subject to change

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com

The Maldives- New Liveaboard

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The Maldives
A Brand NEW Liveaboard for 2019: Emperor Explorer!

What better reason do you need to visit the Maldives?
New boat, beautiful scenery, and scuba diving!

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We are delighted to announce the debut of the newly constructed
liveaboard MV Emperor Explorer.
This stunning and modern liveaboard has successfully made its launch in the Maldives and completed the first guest charter this 11-18 August 2019.

Scuba diving in the Maldives is among the world’s best –
divers can experience mesmerizing outlying hard and soft coral reefs,
whale shark encounters, or electrifying channel dives. Or, all of the above!

Divers aboard Emperor Explorer will cruise the celebrated central Maldivian Atolls,
gliding past uninhabited islands and shockingly turquoise lagoons
on the way to each of the four dives (provided most charter days).

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Four unique itineraries are offered allowing guests to select their preference
of dive adventure while accounting for skill level.

Choose from cruise routes:
Best of the Maldives, Deep South & Southern Sharks,
South Central Atolls, and Northern Hi-Lights.
Seven- and ten-night trips are available for individual and full charter bookings.
Highlights include sightings of baby whale sharks, giant manta rays,
and resting nurse sharks.

7 night itinerary- from $2495.00
10 night itinerary- from $3595.00

For more details

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Dive Discovery
P.O. Box 9807
San Rafael, CA 94925
(800)886-7321
(415)444-5100
www.divediscovery.com