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Boot Dusseldorf 19-27 Jan 2019
Boot Dusseldorf 19-27 Jan 2019

18.01.2019

The focus at the diving destinations.

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Cassiopeia to start Socorro trips in 2018
Cassiopeia to start Socorro trips in 2018

04.12.2017

A well known Egyptian diving liveaboard MY Cassiopeia has been recently moved to her new destination - Mexico. 

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New liveaboard to Solomons and PNG
New liveaboard to Solomons and PNG

29.09.2017

Following the recent merger with blue o two, Master Liveaboards is pleased to announce yet another vessel to its ever growing network of worldwide liveaboards; the Solomons PNG Master.

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MY Infinity ceased her Andaman operations
MY Infinity ceased her Andaman operations

13.05.2017

MY Infinity lost Indian Government permission for liveraboard trips in Andaman islands

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Diving La Paz, Baja: Sea of Cortez
Diving La Paz, Baja: Sea of Cortez

25.08.2016

What made me fall in love with this place? 

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Aggressor Fleet announced  NEW 2017 Dive the World Weeks
Aggressor Fleet announced NEW 2017 Dive the World Weeks

20.07.2016

SAVE 25% on the following trips (open to see)

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Black Manta is sold. White Manta reflagged to Indonesia.
Black Manta is sold. White Manta reflagged to Indonesia.

26.04.2016

KM Black Manta has been sold by White Manta Diving (WMD). 

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Start of unique Aldabra expeditions in March
Start of unique Aldabra expeditions in March

01.12.2015

Aldabra, also called the jewel in the crown of Seychelles, or "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", is the world's latest raised coral atoll, the finest surviving tropical atoll ecosystem on earth. It is a tropical island wilderness, seen by only a few privileged visitors each year. Silhoette cruises is organising 3 expeditions to there in March, 2016.

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Aggressor is launching Sri Lanka destination
Aggressor is launching Sri Lanka destination

24.10.2015

The Aggressor-Dancer Fleet is launching a new destination. Starting from September 2016 Sri Lanka Aggressor will be making trips on three itineraries. An introductory offer 2500 USD is valid only for 3 months - from Sept till 31 Dec, 2016. The yacht is under construction yet. 

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Underwater photography workshop with Douglas Hoffman in Fiji
Underwater photography workshop with Douglas Hoffman in Fiji

04.09.2015

After the success of last year’s Douglas Hoffman underwater workshop aboard Fiji Siren, the Siren Fleet has invited him to come back on board for those who missed the chance to attend the workshop last time, or those who would like a second bite at the cherry!

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The Galapagos Master maiden trip blog
The Galapagos Master maiden trip blog

08.06.2015

Galapagos Master is a new addition to Master Fleet. She was remade from MV Deep Blue, the most speedy boat in Galapagos. Here is the Galapagos Master maiden trip blog written by Mark Shandur.

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Kyocera introduced the new brutal diver smartphone Torque G02
Kyocera introduced the new brutal diver smartphone Torque G02

21.05.2015

It allows to fotoshoot underwater, not only in the water of your aquarium, but in the ocean.

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Ocean Rover renamed to Raja Ampat Aggressor
Ocean Rover renamed to Raja Ampat Aggressor

19.05.2015

The Aggressor/Dancer Fleet has got a new addition for Raja Ampat (Indonesia) itinerary. She is a former Sulavesi Live-aboard Ocean Rover.

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Galapagos Nortada has done her maiden voyage.
Galapagos Nortada has done her maiden voyage.

13.03.2015

Galapagos MV Nortada is the latest addition to the Galapagos liveaboard fleet for diving trips to Wolf & Darwin islands. Tip Top Diving is the management company of the boat.

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Virtual diving with Google Underwater Street View
Virtual diving with Google Underwater Street View

12.03.2015

You can easily travel underwater. Wherever you like. Virtually! Thanks to Catlin Seaview Survey a new project was launched - Google Underwater Streetview.

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The Golden Dolphin Festival cancelled
The Golden Dolphin Festival cancelled

06.02.2015

The annual Golden Dolphin Show held in Moscow in February is cancelled in this year.

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Find us and special discounts on the Golden Dolphin Show
Find us and special discounts on the Golden Dolphin Show

13.01.2015

We are proud to announce Dive & Boats is participating in the annual Golden Dolphin diving show in Moscow 19-22 Feb, 2015. Come to see us at G39 to consume the new information and special discounts for all popular destinations.

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Californian is Miss Scuba
Californian is Miss Scuba

10.12.2014

A Californian reporter was crowned Miss Scuba International 2014 after beating 13 contestants at the grand finale.

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Scubaspa Yang comes into operation in Maldives
Scubaspa Yang comes into operation in Maldives

09.12.2014

Scubaspa Yang, a sisterspip to Scubaspa Ying, comes into operation starting from the 6th Dec trip.

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The Blue Manta is under way with her maiden voyage in Indonesia
The Blue Manta is under way with her maiden voyage in Indonesia

20.11.2014

A Singapore based White Manta Diving launches a new dive boat in 2015 in addition to White Manta and Black Manta. 

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French Polynesia here we come!!
French Polynesia here we come!!

17.11.2014

Master Liveaboards came into being this year with the launch of Galapagos Master. Now, hot on her heels, next on the list is the MV French Polynesia Master.

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Worldwide Dive and Sail is a new owner of The Junk
Worldwide Dive and Sail is a new owner of The Junk

08.10.2014


The Junk will be a sister brand to the Siren Fleet and Master Liveaboards. The 3 brands will operate under the parent company Worldwide Dive and Sail. 

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10 tips for Night Diving
10 tips for Night Diving

03.10.2014

A night dive always looks special because even a familiar site seems different at night. When you make a day dive, you normally scan the entire dive site looking at the surroundings. At night, you see only the area of the dive site that is lit by your light. This forces you to slow down and concentrate on that one area.

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www.dive-and-boats.ru is open
www.dive-and-boats.ru is open

24.08.2014

Now in Russian! The new Russian powered www.dive-and-boats.ru has been open. Follow and enjoy all diving updates in Russian.

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Is Spearfishing OK on Scuba?
Is Spearfishing OK on Scuba?

19.08.2014

For some divers, spearfishing is a great past-time. It’s a way to spend time in the water, enjoy the environment and take home a pretty tasty meal. It is also better than less-discriminate methods of fishing like long lines or nets. These arguments aren’t unlike those made by terrestrial hunters, who hunt populations of animals such as white-tail deer in the Northeastern United States that continue to thrive. 

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Why you need to use a reef hook when scuba diving in Palau
Why you need to use a reef hook when scuba diving in Palau

15.07.2014

Scuba diving in Palau is just one of those things you want to do right. Getting to Palau and gearing up for the long-awaited diving experience of a lifetime is best done through the right operator and with the right equipment.

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George Clooney's latest film tells dark tale of underwater peril
George Clooney's latest film tells dark tale of underwater peril

07.05.2014

Hollywood takes on tale of dangerous dives, risky pipe installation and a decades-long battle for compensation.

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What it Takes to Dive Russia's White Sea
What it Takes to Dive Russia's White Sea

07.04.2014

Diving in an overhead environment such as Russia’s icy White Sea is not for the claustrophobic. You should have good skills and the ability to remain calm underwater. If this describes you, then you will find an ice-diving trip to the White Sea one of the most memorable diving experiences you could ever hope for.

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The new addition to Galapagos Fleet
The new addition to Galapagos Fleet

27.03.2014

The new NORTADA is just completing construction in the Guayaquil Yard and is expected to be in the water within weeks and in Galapagos in May.

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Lost city of Heracleion gives up its secrets
Lost city of Heracleion gives up its secrets

12.03.2014

A lost ancient Egyptian city submerged beneath the sea 1,200 years ago is starting to reveal what life was like in the legendary port of Thonis-Heracleion.
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Galapagos fleet has to face new changes
Galapagos fleet has to face new changes

26.02.2014

Not long after cessation of diving trips to Galapagos Islands by Buddies another news appeared. The Worldwide Dive and Sail (Siren Fleet) is set to become the sole marketing agent for "Deep Blue" bringing the vessel into their new brand “Master Liveaboards” to operate as the “Galapagos Master”.

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Some facts on Jellyfish Lake in Palau
Some facts on Jellyfish Lake in Palau

04.02.2014

Jellyfish Lake is found on Eil Malk Island in Palau. It is just one of 70 different lakes found throughout these islands, and is, by far, one of the most popular lakes to explore.

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underwater pyramid found
underwater pyramid found

31.01.2014

Portuguese news reported the discovery of a very large under water pyramid first discovered by Diocleciano Silva between the islands of São Miguel and Terceira in the Azores of Portugal.
 

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do not count on buddy in galapagos islands
do not count on buddy in galapagos islands

30.01.2014

Buddy Dive announces cessation of diving trips to Galapagos Islands... Why did the best and newest liveaboards stop the profitable Galapagos operation?

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Cocos: an ocean oasis
Cocos: an ocean oasis

14.01.2014

Cocos divers are a committed bunch. (Some might opine that they should actually be committed… to a room with padded walls wearing jackets with sleeves that tie behind you.)

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Great White Shark Facts and More about Sharks
Great White Shark Facts and More about Sharks

08.01.2014

People were fascinated by sharks long before the movie Jaws came out, although this movie certainly increased the level of interest in this majestic predator.

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How to Plan in Tech Diving
How to Plan in Tech Diving

26.12.2013

The First thing to know is the basics of the oxygen consumption. For example:
At 30 m/100 ft, divers consume gas four times faster than they do at the surface.

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New TV series shows off Kiwi dive spots
New TV series shows off Kiwi dive spots

15.12.2013

A new TV show about underwater adventures will showcase Northland's Poor Knights reserve alongside some of the best diving spots in the world.

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Sanctum: Depths of despair
Sanctum: Depths of despair

01.12.2013

The latest James Cameron film dives into new territory, both underwater and underground. Russell Baillie talks to director Alister Grierson.

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