DIVE TRIPS WITH DEEP BLUE
We’ve arranged for some great trips in 2007 with more announcements to come shortly. Start thinking about your warm water travel destination dream dives. Now’s the time to start planning your 2007 travel so give us a call or email us at info@dpblue.com.

Caribbean Living at its Best:
Deep Blue will be Rocking in Roatan!

SOLD OUT: June 21 - June 28 2008!

We will be staying at the Fantasy Island Resort (No not the one with Mr. Rourke or Tattoo but this one will make your diving dreams come true).  This all inclusive resort features Two Restaurants, Three Bars, Kayaks, Three Boat Dives per Day, Unlimited shore diving, Lighted Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Swimming Pools and more!  Not sure what to do with the kids?  Fantasy Island even offers a day care program for the little ones (Please call for more information).

Just a short hop from the resort are spots that feature Dolphin Encounters, Shark Diving, Horseback Riding, Canopy Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Jet Ski Rentals, Maya Ruins, Hiking and more!

How good is the diving? Here is an excerpt from Scuba Diving Magazine.

“On the south side of Roatan, Fantasy Island, like the cloud forest, is a world unto itself. You start breathing from a tank practically the moment you cross the bridge that leads there. The resort has recently been renovated, so everything has that fresh-out-of-the-box smell. With an on-site Dive Shop, it's easy to get in the water right away.

Being on the French Harbor side of the island gives Fantasy Divers quick access to some of Roatan's best dives. I never miss nearby Mary's Place, a lush site that never fails to thrill. Here, crevices and overhands harbor every Caribbean creature imaginable — REEF reports that Roatan is the only island in the Caribbean where you can find every species in the sea. You'll see grouper, lobster, nurse sharks, seahorses and lots of octopuses. In silverside season, the cracks are packed with mercurial rivers of these tiny fish, as well as the predators that feed on them.

When at Fantasy Island, I also dive as much as I can at the onsite Dive Gazebo. The shop will leave tanks for you day or night, and there's a nice wreck and a sunken airplane just a giant stride away. The list of dive sites Fantasy visits is extensive, including the Valley of the Kings, CoCo View Wall and the wreck of the Prince Albert.”

Rates include air fare from Milwaukee, three boat dives per day, unlimited shore diving, three meals per day, unlimited kayak usage, use of pools, basketball court and tennis courts.

Dates: June 21 - June 28, 2008
Price: Starts as low as $1999 per diver! Non Diver Rates Available!

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SHORE DIVING AT ITS BEST:
Let your Adventure Begin in Bonaire!

SOLD OUT: Spring Break 2008!

The island of Bonaire is outside of the hurricane belt and inside some of the greatest diving in the Western Hemisphere. Bonaire is known as "Divers Paradise" because it has some of the most pristine reefs in the Caribbean.

Located just east of Aruba and Curacao and about 50 miles north of the coast of Venezuela, Bonaire is known for modest depths, little current, and abundant marine life. There is no better place to learn to dive or perfect your underwater photography.

Night dives can be done from shore right off the resort or at the famous Town Pier and are generally the highlight of the trip. For those new to night diving, the Advanced Open Water course or the Night Diving specialty can be an exciting way to gain meaningful diving experience while in Bonaire.

Shore diving is the primary means of diving on Bonaire, and the resort where we will be staying makes this easy by providing rental vehicles and unlimited access to air cylinders. Boat diving is also available, with most dives being done off from Klein Bonaire, a small, uninhabited island to the west. Nearly all dive sites are within a fifteen minute boat ride.

Dates: March 22nd through March 29, 2008
Price: Starts as low as $1899 per diver!

Trip includes roundtrip airfare from O'Hare and 7 nights lodging in a 2 bedroom furnished condominiums at Buddy Dive Resort. Also included are unlimited boat dives, unlimited shore diving, unlimited Nitrox (If you are not Nitrox certified we will train you for free with the purchase of this trip!), Food and Beverage Discount, transfers in Bonaire between the airport and the resort, daily breakfast, and access to a vehicle at the resort for excursions and shore diving around the island (auto insurance not included).

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SOME OF THE FINEST DIVING IN THE CARIBBEAN:
Deep Blue is Going Back to Cozumel


Spots Still Available: Summer 2008

Located just off of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, Cozumel is one of the best dive locations on the planet with wonderful fish and corals. The currents around Cozumel make diving very relaxing and fun. There are many popular dive sites around Cozumel such as Palancar, Santa Rosa, and Maracaibo reefs which offer diving from novice to advanced.

The marine life around Cozumel is wonderful with large groupers, sea turtles, snapper, and you may even get to see the Splendid Toad Fish endemic to only Cozumel. After diving there are wonderful sights to see such as Mayan ruins, the wonderful downtown shopping, or just relax in a hammock on the beach.

The Reef Club Cozumel Beach & Dive Resort is an all inclusive resort that has one of the longest stretches of white sandy beach of any of the hotels on the island. It is only 15 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from the Cozumel international airport. In 2006 the Reef Club Cozumel was completely updated with over 9 million dollars worth of upgrades. Updates include all rooms, restaurants, main lobby, public areas, landscaping, Food & Beverage service, sports equipment, and

This 4 night All Inclusive package includes: Airfare from Chicago, 4 nights accommodation at Reef Club Cozumel, all meals, snacks, drinks, entertainment, non motorized water sports, taxes, and gratuities. The diver rate also includes 3 days of 2-tank boat dives, tanks, weights and weight belts if required.

Thinking of taking classes? Add it to your trip we have many to choose from in Cozumel.

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Galapagos Islands:
Whale Shark Season!


SOLD OUT: October 2007!

SOLD OUT: October 2008!

7-night All-inclusive dive package
Prices start at $3,695 per person double occupancy

This is a magical world like no other, the ultimate in big animal diving adventure trips! Deep Blue will again travel back to enchanted islands of the Galapagos Archipelago, 600 miles of the western cost of Ecuador. From the moment you step off the plane you are entering a magical world of wildlife wonders unfolding before your eyes during our week of adventure. The on-board experienced Galapagos guides will share their in-depth knowledge of these volcanic islands. The combination of shore-based nature tours and high-voltage diving in areas visited only by a very lucky few provide for a truly unique liveaboard diving expedition. Advanced diving conditions open a world of wonder and awe.

We will travel to the very remote areas of Darwin and Wolf Islands that are only seen by a very few of the visitors to Galapagos. Rewarding us will be schooling hammerhead and Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, mantas and myriad other pelagics that frequent these waters. Hold on to your regulators at remote Wolf and Darwin Islands with hammerhead sharks everywhere. Darwin’s Arch is considered by experts to be the Shark-Mecca of the world. Sharks are a protected in the Galapagos Marine Reserve and are present in large numbers at close range to divers. Darwin’s Arch is also believed to be the BEST place in the world to encounter “Mr. Big”, whale sharks. And the top time to be there is in Aug/Sept - this is whale shark season!

The Galapagos are a UNESCO natural world heritage site and the second largest marine reserve in the world. Emerging from the sea some nine million years ago, these islands were created by a combination of tectonic forces and volcanic eruptions. Today they still are in one of the most active volcanic regions of the world. Located on the hot equator, water temperatures are cooler than you would expect due to local upwellings that originate in Antarctica and bring cool nutrient rich waters. The mixture of warm currents from Central America and cool water has produced an amazing variety of climates, flora, and sea life. This is a land and sea trip. On board you will have time between dives along with a Galapagos Nature Guide to explore and photograph the abundant wildlife and craggy volcanic scenery while walking along trails through colonies of sea lions, marine iguanas and sea birds. Snorkeling with tropical penguins and sea lions will just add to the fun.

Contact us today and sign up for any of our Dive Adventures with Deep Blue, Just call 414.964.DIVE or email info@dpblue.com and start packing your bags!