Mozambique updates!

Hello! I am so excited to tell you about the trip to Mozambique I am going on in less than a week. I am going on an agent educational trip and will be visiting and getting information about all of these lodges.

Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa reopens with a fresher look and new Signature Experiences.  The secluded Resort situated on a pristine private island in the Quirimbas Archipelago recently reopened its doors following an extensive refurbishment to the entire Resort.
This luxury hideaway boasting 12 beautifully appointed villas now features upgrades to the villas, refreshed styles and décor, depicting the colorful culture of the locals and new signature experiences, including a Robinson Crusoe-style star bed for the ultimate romantic experience. The Island is a mere one kilometer long and 300 meters wide, offering a naturally intimate and secluded getaway, with convenient access, just a 45 minute light aircraft transfer from Pemba International Airport.
All of the 12 thatched Beach Pool Villas, which open out onto the sandy beach, offer a sense of natural luxury, including newly designed splash pools with a built-in Champagne step.

The guest villas and public area have been replenished with custom designed furniture produced in Indonesia and South Africa, depicting incredible attention to detail complimented with brightly colored fabrics that were sourced from the local markets.Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa

Azura Benguerra – New Royal Beach Villas   We are excited to announce that Azura is launching a new villa type: The Royal Beach Villas.

At 172m2 they are the largest of the villas, and are packed with features, including a 10m infinity pool and adjoining Jacuzzi that spans the entire front deck, a separate lounge area and second bathroom, two spacious outdoor relaxation pavilions, as well as all the normal features of an Infinity Beach Villa. They are our most luxurious yet, with fantastic locations and all the space and facilities travellers are looking for. The 2 Royal Beach Villas are located at the northern end of the property next to the Presidential Villa, with large landscaped gardens for a sense of total privacy and exclusivity, as well as 30m of picturesque beach frontage with magnificent sea views.

The Royal Beach Villas are expected to open later this year, in July.Azura Benguerra – New Royal Beach Villas

 

Nuarro Lodge is Open Again After an extremely wet season, the lodge has reopened after managing to get all the annual maintenance done. And the hard work has paid off, the lodge is looking superb!

Nuarro is the ideal spot for a family holiday or if you are interested in diving, Nuarro offers some of the BEST! One of the very few places where you can dive directly from the beach. The instructors will get you comfortable in the water in no time!

Nuarro Lodge, Mozambique

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

 

 

Mozambique Resorts: Anantara Medjumbe & Bazaruto

Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort

Anantara Medjumbe (Quirimbas Archipelago ) North, near Town of Pemba and Tanzania Border, easy to combine with East Africa Safaris, or Southern Africa Safaris etc.

  • Medjumbe just completed a Revamp and we open now 01 December this is amazing tiny Island 1km long and 300m wide.. ¼ of the Island is a Runway.
  • We have an Opening special for stays in Dec 2015 and Jan 2016. (we pay the return charter flight to come to our runway and back to /from Pemba)
  • Medjumbe has no fresh water on Island meaning we have no mosquitos and no Malaria risk, it also means we will be now the first ever Moz property to offer star bed sleep out. (set up on beach and sleep out under stars and sounds of ocean)
  • We also convert all sea water into fresh drinking and shower /bath water
  • Another new thing is we will be the first ever property that will offer a Dhow sailing course, learn to sail a local Dhow and get a certificate of qualify etc… then sail it between a short course and record your time forever and see how you did.

Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort

Then we have the Anantara Bazaruto, this is the one further down south Mozambique with easy daily access from South Africa and great flights also twice a week linking direct Sabi Sands and Vilanculos.

  • Also at both properties the 5th Night is always free, Lucky number 5…
  • In BAZARUTO we take great care to offer personalized service and unique experiences, also great activity like Horse riding on beach, in ocean, on Dunes, Dune boarding, great Diving and snorkelling!
  • ONLY DIVE DISCOVERY AND AFRICA DISCOVERY CAN OFFER FREE SCUBA DIVING FOR 5NT STAYS

Anantara resorts map

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

Maldives: Whale shark by night/research trips – May, 2016 onboard Carpe Novo Explorer

whale shark

A short story that led to these very special trips…
In Huvadhoo Atoll, in the South of the Maldives, whale sharks started showing up at the back of fishing boats at night to feed on the plankton gathered in the bright lights the fishermen were using to attract small fish. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, the fishermen didn’t think so since the whale sharks interfered with their fishing. The solution they came up with was brilliant – alert the liveaboard dive boats to the action taking place. So, long story short, liveaboards started putting up lights at the back of the boat to attract these magnificent creatures away from the fisherman. The whale sharks, busy feeding, don’t seem to mind a bit that snorkelers and divers are enjoying this unique chance to be up close and personal with them.

During the special Deep South Trips between Male and Gan during February and March, this activity takes place but, for most boats, only 1 night during the charter as the focus on those trips is on seeing as many different shark species you can see. That’s why it was decided to place Carpe Novo Explorer in Huvadhoo atoll for most of the month of May, 2016 – so we could try a few nights each charter to have this very special encounter.

What can you expect?

A week of Southern Maldives diving/snorkeling aboard Carpe Novo Explorer, a brand new boat and a brand new member of the Explorer Ventures liveaboard Fleet!

Whale Shark Adventure in Huvadhoo! Under the guidance of the Maldives Whale Shark Research team, you will snorkel, swim with and identify as many whale sharks as possible during the evenings then dive this exciting atoll during the day!

Weather permitting, a day trip to Foammulah, below the equator, in hopes of spotting the tiger shark and thresher shark, both of whom frequent this area!

These trips will start or end in GAN with a beautiful manta dive!

These very special trips led by the Maldives Whale Shark Research team will make great memories…whale sharks by night; spectacular diving by day…all from the beautiful and new Carpe Novo Explorer!

When and how much?

May 11-18, 2016 Huvadhoo-Gan

May 18-25, 2016 Gan-Huvadhoo

Pricing starts at $1743 per person plus $6 per person per night Green Tax and round trip domestic air ($400pp).

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

New Diving Adventure to Guanacaste & the Bat Islands with Aggressor Fleet

New Diving Adventure to Guanacaste & the Bat Islands with Aggressor Fleet

Starting May 2017

Escape to the beautiful area of Costa Rica; Guanacaste and the Bat Islands. Guanacaste is a province located on the pacific side of Costa Rica in the northwest part of the country. The Bat Islands are located in a protected Marine Park inside the Guanacaste conservation area. It is one of the most beautiful island chains in Costa Rica and home to a diverse dry tropical forest.The Okeanos Aggressor I & II, focus on the areas of The Santa Rosa National Park and its marine sector called Islas Murcielago (Bat Islands); this area offers incredible beauty both above and below the surface. This beautiful Conservation Area earned a place in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1999.

The trip includes three main geographical areas in the North Pacific of Guanacaste: Bahia Culebra and Catalina Islands Area, Cuajiniquil and El Jobo Area, and Bat Islands in Santa Rosa National Park. These areas are very diverse with an opportunity to dive with lots of species of rays, mantas, turtles, sharks, large schools of tropical fish, frogfish and other macro life. Large pelagics such as Humpback Whales, dolphin and other shcarks are seen. Guests will dive up to 4 dives a day including 3 night dives.

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

Constellation Fleet and Emperor Maldives merge

Constellation Fleet and EmperorConstellation Fleet and

Emperor Maldives 

merge for stronger branding!

We are delighted to announce that Constellation Fleet and Emperor Divers Maldives have merged to create Emperor Maldives.
Emperor Maldives will operate six boats from 1st September 2016; Emperor Serenity, Emperor Orion, Emperor Leo, Emperor Voyager, Emperor Virgo and Emperor Atoll. The merger offers a portfolio of boats that will give guests a wider choice of value and service as well as routes to please every diver and non-diver.
As a result, we’re increasing the size of our operation in Male to ensure guests always receive the very best service that one has come to expect from both Constellation Fleet and Emperor.

 

Book a trip today with these new positive changes.

Contact us
Dive Discovery
1 800 886-7321
(415) 444-5100
info2@divediscovery.com

 

Kayak and SUP Papua New Guinea!

Do you want to go on an adventure? 

VIDEO: ALOTAU CANOE FESTIVAL BY DRONE

Outside TV & NBC Sports just returned from Milne Bay and have shared some great drone footage of the Alotau Canoe Festival and new stand up paddle board adventure below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-8BGXMK7Q

 

TUFI LAUNCHES 5-NIGHT KAYAKING EXPEDITION!

Do you have clients searching for their next aquatic adventures? Tufi Resort has just launched a brand new, five-night kayaking journey through the lush tropical fjords of Oro Province.

The five-night kayaking journey includes:

  • Airfare from Port Moresby to Tufi­ & return with PNG Air
  • 2 night’s accommodation at Tufi Resort
  • 3 night’s accommodation in local villages along the route
  • Set up / landowner / guide fees x 4 days
  • Kayak hire x 4 days

Prices start at USD$1,645.00 per personKayak deluxe double occupancy

Contact us
Dive Discovery
1 800 886-7321
(415) 444-5100
info2@divediscovery.com

 

 

Sardine Run 2016!

sardine_run_diving_south_africa_1~Please note, this is an Ocean Safari, not a dive trip per say. Most of the action happens quickly, you must be ready to jump in on snorkel asap before the bait ball’s dissipate! Scuba happens when the Bait Balls are in tact, large and there is time to get back on the boat and don tanks!~

Sardine run

2016 PACKAGE COSTS

6 Nights / 5 Days Sardine Run Diving Package

$1860 per person sharing – Bed & breakfast basis
$1990 per person sharing – Dinner, bed & breakfast basis

$2080 single person rate – Bed & breakfast basis
$2240 single person rate – Dinner, bed & breakfast basis

*** Rates based on current rate of exchange, subject to change.

Our first trip date starts 10th June and our last trip date ends 24th July. (depending on action)

*** The sardine run can continue into the month of August, therefore our dates can and will be extended depending on action at the time.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•5 full days of boat based viewing / diving / snorkelling the sardine run
•6 night’s accommodation on whichever meal package you choose. The above package is for Port St John’s River Lodge (3 star establishment)
•On board boat refreshments – our boat refreshments have been voted to be the best and most comprehensive by all crew and clients and our food is home-made
•Cylinder & air fills
•Weight belt & weights
•Diver permits
•Highly qualified team of skipper & in water guide / boat guide

Check ou the video of this experience here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrvenB0mG3M&feature=player_embedded

The Sardine’s run June-July, so now is the time to book this trip.

Contact us
Dive Discovery
1 800 886-7321
(415) 444-5100
info2@divediscovery.com

 

Valentine’s Day special!!!

 Dive Damai is offering an amazing deal to celebrate Valentine’s Day this month. Book before 20th February and bring your True Love for free!

This amazing offer is available on selected bookings completed before 20th February 2016 on a wide range of destinations and dates throughout Indonesia.

Celebrate your love and your love for diving this Valentine’s Day!

fish with hearts

 Contact us for availability, don’t delay, time is running out!

Dive Discovery:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100info2@divediscovery.com