Attacks by Komodo Dragons on humans are an extremely rare event. These huge predators rarely trouble the rangers or tourists that alight on the Island from Komodo Liveaboards, so for this particular ranger an unprecedented second attack is indeed unfortunate. The ranger startled the 2-metre- long Komodo dragon after it had wandered into park offices and suffered serious leg injuries along with a colleague who tried to assist him. Both rangers were evacuated to a hospital on Bali to be monitored and are now recovering well.

For a long time scientists assumed that the bite from the dragons harboured virulent bacteria that quickly infected and subdued its prey. In 2009 a MRI scan on the embalmed head of a dragon revealed well developed venom glands, casting doubt on the above theory. Only around 4,000 of these formidable reptiles remain on Komodo, Flores, Rinca and Padar. Tourist dollars and the dedication of the park rangers are pretty much the only things helping keep the dragons away from extinction. So by taking a tour from one of our Komodo Liveaboards, not only will you be one of the few to spend time with these magnificent predators but you will be helping preserve them for future generations.

A brand new boat is being added to our Indonesia fleet! To celebrate the launch on our website of the superb Indonesia Liveaboard Cheng Ho, we are giving away a free Dive The World Discount Voucher to all our customers! All you need to do is book your cruise before 14 Mar 2013.

The large and impressive Cheng Ho has been plying the waters around Komodo National Park for longer than most and as a result divers can benefit from one of the most experienced crews around. At 49 metres long, she’s certainly a large lady but with a usual max occupancy of only 15, guests can enjoy comfortable, well appointed cabins a roomy saloon with all the mod-cons and even a dedicated cinema room! So with the Dive The World Discount Voucher available for the next month, now couldn’t be a better time to enjoy some of the best diving in the world at famous dive sites such as GPS Point and take the inclusive walk amongst the fearsome Komodo Dragons.

Read more information on the Indonesia Liveaboard Cheng Ho including details of the boat, specifications, trips and prices.

Dive The World has the following special offer for you:

Indonesia Liveaboard Cheng Ho – Special Offer

Book your trip on our new vessel by 13 Mar 2013 and get a money-off voucher for your next booking absolutely free!
Save US$ 100 on your next diving holiday with Dive The World when you act quickly

This offer can be used in addition to other special offers including your Dive The World returning customer 5% discount. Voucher is transferable.

See here for the discount voucher Terms and Conditions.

Are you excited about experiencing some thrilling diving in Indonesia? Treat yourself to luxurious comfort onboard the beautiful Indonesia Liveaboard Cheng Ho and get your free discount voucher. Contact Dive The World now on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

Those who dismiss Bali as a party island without good quality diving are probably those who have not dived there yet. Have you?

If so you will know that the island promises Mola Mola, manta rays, sharks, fields of pristine coral, an amazing WWII wreck and some of the best macro critters in the world. Not bad for 1 island!

Nusa Lembongan is Bali’s premiere scuba diving destination. If you want to dive with the amazing fish that is the Mola Mola, then the season is coming soon and you need to start planning now! Enjoy luxury accommodation with all the comforts of home at Lembongan Beach Villas.

Tulamben is the base for divers to visit the USS Liberty wreck and offers great local diving. Tulamben Dive Terminal is ideally situated right on the seafront and just a few hundred metres from the wreck, plus you get unlimited shore dives!

Padang Bay is a great place from which to check out Bali’s east coast diving opportunities. Padang Bai Beach Resort is a comfortable, laid back place perfect for couples and families.

The quiet location of Pemuteran is a world away from all the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas and offers fantastic diving opportunities including Menjangan Island with its famous wall diving. Stay at the Aneka Resort for the ultimate in relaxation.

And if you’d like to experience the best of Bali diving in one trip then Abyss Bali Dive Resort Safari offers 12 night trips taking in all the top dive spots around the island.

The dive season runs all year round. Overall, the best diving conditions exist from April to December, with sunfish, sharks and other pelagic fish visiting from June to September.

And don’t forget, as a returning customer you get 5% off all our resort prices!

So don’t delay – book your Bali dive vacation now and enjoy fabulous diving in a beautiful location. Contact Dive The World on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

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Here at Dive The World we are happy to announce the launch of our brand new Indonesia Liveaboard Damai II. To celebrate this exciting addition to our Indonesia vessels we are giving away a free Dive The World Discount Voucher to all our customers! All you need to do is book your cruise before 19 June 2012.

The luxurious and beautiful Damai II is a traditionally-built wooden Phinisi schooner. This large, high-quality vessel accommodates just 10 guests ensuring you have plenty of space along with personal attention. You could soon find yourself watching in awe at that majestic creature the whale shark as you explore mystical Raja Ampat, or finning along with manta rays in the underwater paradise of the Komodo National Park. After the excellent diving you can indulge in a complimentary massage or relax in your en-suite cabin with its personal entertainment system.

Read more information on the Indonesia Liveaboard Damai II including details of the boat, specifications, trips and prices.

Dive The World has the following special offer for you:

Indonesia Liveaboard Damai II – Special Offer

Book your trip on our new vessel by 19 June 2012 and get a money-off voucher for your next booking absolutely free!
Save US$ 100 on your next diving holiday with Dive The World when you act quickly

This offer can be used in addition to other special offers including your Dive The World returning customer 5% discount. Voucher is transferable.

See here for the discount voucher Terms and Conditions.

Are you excited about experiencing some thrilling diving in Indonesia? Treat yourself to luxurious comfort onboard the beautiful Damai II Indonesia Liveaboard and get your free discount voucher. Contact Dive The World now on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

Here at Dive The World we are proud to announce the launch of our excellent new Indonesia Liveaboard WAOW. And to celebrate this exciting addition to our Indonesia line-up we will give you a free Dive The World Discount Voucher when you book your trip. But hurry – you must book before 15 June 2012.

Cruise the Indonesia archipelago in luxury and style onboard WAOW. This brand-new vessel has been traditionally-built especially for divers. 18 guests can be accommodated in large en-suite cabins with a lounge area and entertainment system. The dive deck is spacious and fully equipped and there are 3 dive tenders which means you’ll be diving in small groups. You can enjoy expeditions to the more remote areas of Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea, as well as cruises to the favourite dive spots of Komodo and Alor.

Read more information on the Indonesia Liveaboard WAOW including details of the boat, specifications, trips and prices.

Dive The World has the following special offer for you:

Indonesia Liveaboard WAOW – Special Offer

Book your cruise on this new liveaboard by 15 June 2012 and get a free money-off voucher for your next booking!
Book now and get US$ 100 off your next dive vacation with Dive The World!

This offer can be used in addition to other special offers including your Dive The World returning customer 5% discount. Voucher is transferable.

See here for the discount voucher Terms and Conditions.

Treat yourself to that dream trip diving Indonesia and enjoy luxury, class and exclusivity onboard the WAOW Indonesia Liveaboard. Contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

Here at Dive The World we are delighted to have added another top-quality vessel to our Indonesia line-up, the Indonesia Liveaboard MSV Amira. We are celebrating this exciting launch by giving you a free Dive The World Discount Voucher when you book your cruise. Act quickly – you need to book by 12 June 2012.

The large, spacious MSV Amira is a traditionally-built wooden Phinisi schooner. This elegant and stylish vessel accommodates 18 guests and offers thrilling itineraries to Indonesia’s top diving destinations. Trips include the captivating Komodo National Park, enchanting Raja Ampat and
the mystical islands of the Banda Sea. Imagine yourself finning along with manta rays and sunfish, and then spotting dolphins and whales as you relax on the sundeck between dives. And after all the excitement you can enjoy a well-deserved massage in the onboard spa.

Read more information on the Indonesia Liveaboard MSV Amira including details of the boat, specifications, trips and prices.

Dive The World has the following special offer for you:

Indonesia Liveaboard MSV Amira – Special Offer

Book your cruise on this new liveaboard by 12 June 2012 and get a free money-off voucher for your next booking!
You will save US$ 100 off your next dive vacation with Dive The World when you act now

This offer can be used in addition to other special offers including your Dive The World returning customer 5% discount. Voucher is transferable.

See here for the discount voucher Terms and Conditions.

Are you excited about your next Indonesia diving trip onboard the elegant and stylish MSV Amira Indonesia Liveaboard? Then contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

Here at Dive The World we are very happy to announce the launch of our new Indonesia Liveaboard Damai I. To celebrate this new product we are giving away a free Dive The World Discount Voucher to all our customers! But hurry – you must book before 8 June 2012.

The Damai I is a traditionally-built wooden schooner that oozes luxury and exceptional quality. The vessel was specifically designed for diving the best dive sites of Indonesia and has 3 large decks accommodating a maximum of just 10 guests. The all-inclusive onboard service means you can enjoy free scuba equipment rental, free nitrox, unlimited diving, free spa treatments, and complimentary beer and soft drinks as you explore Indonesia’s underwater delights! You can look forward to exciting action at Komodo with eagle rays, manta rays and sunfish, or visit the remoter regions of Raja Ampat along with Cenderawasih Bay – famous for its whale sharks.

Read more information on the Indonesia Liveaboard Damai I including details of the boat, specifications, trips and prices.

Dive The World has the following special offer for you:

Indonesia Liveaboard Damai I – Special Offer

Book your trip on this new liveaboard by 08 Jun 2012 and receive a free money-off voucher for your next booking!
Act quickly and save US$ 100 off your next diving holiday with Dive The World!

This offer can be used in addition to other special offers including your Dive The World returning customer 5% discount. Voucher is transferable.

See here for the discount voucher Terms and Conditions.

Would you like to experience the outstanding diving in Indonesia with personal attention and top-quality service onboard the Damai I Indonesia Liveaboard? Then contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

The operators of the excellent Tasik Ria Dive Resort in Manado, Sulawesi readily admit that they cannot change the world but they do believe they can change their own back yard…

And that’s exactly what they are attempting to do! As a resort that cares about the environment, Tasik Ria Dive Resort decided to do something positive to influence the local attitude towards rubbish and recycling. So they have acquired oil drums, cut them in half, painted them in three colours with labels for the different kinds of rubbish and installed them around the local village of Mokupa.

The village’s residents make up the majority of Tasik Ria Dive Resort’s staff and the idea is to educate the whole community in proper rubbish disposal. The head of Mokupa village himself helped dig the holes for the first three bins to be permanently installed on the side of the Trans Sulawesi Highway.

So now you can enjoy the amazing diving in Bunaken Marine Park, knowing that you will see only fish and marine life on the beautiful reefs. It is the resort’s sincere hope that this initiative will make a big difference in the long term and that future generations will continue to be blown away by the stunning diving on the rubbish-free reefs.

Would you like to visit Tasik Ria Dive Resort for that extra special Sulawesi diving holiday? Then contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

The stunning paradise island dive resort of Misool Eco Resort in Southern Irian Jaya, Indonesia has been built and is managed in an innovative, ecological way. The location offers amazing Raja Ampat diving opportunities along with an excellent standard of eco-friendly accommodation and services. And now the resort boasts even better facilities!

Misool Eco Resort has recently announced the opening of its very own Spa! Treatments on offer include various types of massage, Aromatherapy massage, beauty treatments, body scrubs, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures.

The massages, body treatments and beauty treatments feature Misool Eco Resort’s signature range of natural products, many of which are prepared fresh each morning in the resort’s own kitchen. Only top-quality ingredients are used including local organic products whenever possible.

You’ll find scrubs hand-blended from local produce such as candlenut, the resort’s own coconuts and Papuan highland coffee. Face toners are derived from freshly pressed cucumber and body wraps use home-grown aloe vera plants and banana leaves from the orchard.

Spa Manager Juliette, originates from the island of Ambon in eastern Indonesia and has almost 15 years experience working in and managing spas. She has worked in several locations worldwide including the Maldives, Malaysia, Bali and Wakatobi.

You can enjoy the spa treatments in the privacy of your own room or at The Lookout, which houses the resort’s spa facility. Special 3-day spa treatment packages are available for the ultimate in pampering!

So now you can experience awe-inspiring diving in Raja Ampat and enjoy fabulous spa treatments between dives at Misool Eco Resort! So don’t delay, contact Dive The World right away to book your stay on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

Thanks to the quality facilities and the high standard of service and care they provide their guests, Lembeh Cottages along with Eco Divers in Sulawesi have consistently been awarded excellent review ratings on the popular travel website TripAdvisor. Recently, TripAdvisor recognised the resorts achievement by awarding a Certificate of Excellence 2011.

Lembeh Cottages manager Gary Ball explains: “We regularly receive 4.5 out of 5 and it’s rewarding to know that so many guests have such a great time staying here and experiencing Sulawesi diving. The fact that we are the only dive centre in Indonesia to offer a unique experience of diving from a liveaboard by day followed by eating, relaxing and sleeping in a resort each night is where we really score well.”

Lembeh Cottages is a boutique resort and spa offering personalised dive services with stylish accommodation and excellent cuisine. The 12 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms all have private en-suite bathrooms. Resort facilities include an outside restaurant, bar and lounge, indoor ‘quiet’ lounges, a health spa, photo and video centre and camera rooms.

With affordable prices on packages that include all diving, meals, taxes, services, wireless internet and airport transfers this resort is also great value for money for diving in Lembeh.

Upcoming dive events at Lembeh Cottages for your diary:

• Free Underwater Festival Photography Workshop 02 – 11 Sep 2011
• Lembeh Straits & Bunaken Photography Workshop with Maria Munn 28 Nov – 10 Dec 2011

Would you like to visit Lembeh Cottages Resort & Spa and experience outstanding diving in the warm waters of Lembeh Strait or Bunaken Marine Park? Then contact Dive The World right away, you can send us an email or call us on +66 (0)83 505 7794.