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MV Giamani’s Exclusive Burma Cruise

4th July 2010

Does the idea of liveaboard diving in Burma sound good to you? Then plan to travel on MV Giamani who ventures even further on her cruises into the Andaman Sea.

MV Giamani

MV Giamani now offers you the option of either combining your Similan and Burma diving on an extended 9 night cruise. Or you could choose to dive Burma exclusively on a 5 night cruise.

Do you prefer to explore secluded dive sites? Then make a plan to dive with the many larger pelagics like white tip sharks and barracudas that you will find in the often brisk currents of Myanmar.

MV Giamani
Similans / Burma – 10 Days 9 Night 31 Dives

07 – 16 Nov 10
Deluxe Twin:
US$ 2,680 (THB 88,200)
Deluxe Triple: US$ 2,352 (THB 77,400)
Standard: US$ 2,406 (THB 79,200)

MV Giamani
Burma – 6 Days 5 Night 31 Dives
11 – 16 Nov 10
Deluxe Twin: US$ 1,550 (THB 51,000)
Deluxe Triple: US$ 1,367 (THB 45,000)
Standard: US$ 1,398 (THB 46,000)

Includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.

Excludes: Similan and Surin Park fees, scuba equipment, nitrox tanks, dive insurance, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks. Burma trips: Burma entry fees are payable upon embarkation plus Similan Park Fee.

Want to plan your escape on a liveaboard diving holiday in Burma? Contact Dive The World to find out more about MV Giamani on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or you could send us an email.

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations.

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Jazz up your Burma Diving with 10% Off

27th May 2010

Last updated: 17 August 2010

Save up to US$ 148 per diver!

Do you want to plan ahead for your Burma diving holiday?  If you are looking for an intimate liveaboard that offers reasonable prices then MV Jazz‘s Early Bird specials are just what you’re looking for!

MV Jazz cruises the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock and the best dive spots in the Burmese Andaman Sea. With a maximum of 16 divers, you will get loads of benefit from the 4 dive masters and 2 motorised dive dinghies. The dive platform is equipped with showers and toilet as well as a camera table for your convenience.

You can look forward to all the modcons from an air conditioned lounge where you can watch TV, or listen to music to  the 24m² sundeck with sun chairs and mattresses.

Dive The World as the following special offers for you:

MV Jazz -  Early Birds get 10% off!
Be quick – you need to book before 31 August 2010
This special offer applies to all trips before 30 April 2011

Similans – 5 Days 4 Nights 14 Dives
Standard: was US$ 860 Now US$ 774
En-suite:
was US$ 895 Now US$ 806
save up to US$ 178 per couple

Burma - 7 Days 6 Nights 20 Dives
Standard: was US$ 1,450 Now US$ 1,305
En-suite:
was US$ 1,485 Now US$ 1,337
save up to US$ 296 per couple

Includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, soft drinks, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, and experienced English-speaking divemaster(s).

Excludes: Burma entry fees are payable upon embarkation as are Similan National Park fees, scuba equipment, dive insurance, alcoholic drinks, return transfers to the boat from airport and Phuket hotels.

So have you decided to plan ahead for your Burma diving holiday? Contact Dive The World to find out more about the MV Jazz liveaboard send us an email or call us on +66 (0)83 505 7794.

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations.

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Get in Early for Your 2010-11 Savings on Nautica

16th April 2009

Last updated: 21 May 2010

Save up to US$ 1,320 per couple!

Have you made plans for your Similans diving holiday yet? MV Nautica is offering a great double saving deal.  Whether you come alone, bring a spouse or diving buddy, you will get at least 20% off!

MV Nautica

MV Nautica has a number of spacious open-air relaxation areas.  All cabins have air-conditioning, mini-bars and large seaview windows.

You will have access to the best dive spots in the Similans, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock, or choose a longer cruise for an adrenaline rushing drift dive in South Burma.

Dive The World has the following special offers for you:

You need to book before 31 August 2010 to qualify for these deals.
So don’t delay!
Note: You will need to check which special works best for you as they can not be used together.

MV Nautica – Couples Special: Partner Gets 50% off!
Applies to selected trips till 31 May 2011
when paid in full within 10 days of booking

Similan or Southern Island – 5 Days 4 Nights 14 Dives
Master: 2nd diver was US$ 1,180 now US$ 590 save US$ 590 per couple!
Standard: 2nd diver was US$ 1,090
now US$ 545 save US$ 545 per couple!
Budget: 2nd diver: was US$ 870
now US$ 435 save US$ 435 per couple!

South Burma & Similan - 9 Days 8 Nights 27 Dives
Master: 2nd diver was US$ 2,640 now US$ 1,320 save US$ 1,320 per couple!
Standard: 2nd diver was US$ 2,460
now US$ 1,320 save US$ 1,320 per couple!
Budget: 2nd diver: was US$ 2,100
now US$ 1,050 save US$ 1,050 per couple!

MV Nautica – Early Bird Special: Get 20% off!
Applies to all trips till 31 May 2011
when paid in full within 10 days of booking

Similan or Southern Island – 5 Days 4 Nights 14 Dives
Master: was US$ 1,180 now US$ 944 save US$ 472 per couple!
Standard: was US$ 1,090
now US$ 872 save US$ 436 per couple!
Budget: was US$ 870
now US$ 696 save US$ 348 per couple!

Similan/Surin Safari - 7 Days 6 Nights 22 Dives
Master: was US$ 1,770 now US$ 1,416 save US$ 708 per couple!
Standard: was US$ 1,630
now US$ 1,304 save US$ 652 per couple!
Budget: was US$ 1,290
now US$ 1,032 save US$ 516 per couple!

South Burma & Similan - 9 Days 8 Nights 27 Dives
Master: was US$ 2,640 now US$ 2,112 save US$ 1,056 per couple!
Standard: was US$ 2,460
now US$ 1,968 save US$ 984 per couple!
Budget: was US$ 2,100
now US$ 1,680 save US$ 840 per couple!

Nautica - upper deck dining and party areaIncludes: cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, soft drinks, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water, dinghy exploration of islands and shores, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), operators fuel surcharge, and return transfers to the boat from Phuket Airport and hotels.

Excludes: Similan, Surin and Hin Daeng Park Fees and Burma entry fees are payable upon embarkation, scuba equipment, nitrox fills, dive insurance and alcoholic drinks.

Do you want to schedule some Similans diving for yourself & dive buddy aboard MV Nautica? Contact Dive The World right away by sending us an email or +66 (0)83 505 7794.

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations.

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9 Nights to Burma with Sai Mai 1 Mar

23rd February 2009

At the end of this week MV Sai Mai sets of on a 10 day 9 night liveaboard diving safari to Burma, and Dive The World has a great deal for you.

With only 4 spaces left on this unique safari, you can be one of the lucky ones departing on March 1st for 10 days of blissful underwater exploration in the waters of Myanmar, all at the very low price of THB 44,800.

MV Sai Mai

10 days 9 nights Burma Safari
Price: US$ 1,258 (THB 44,800) per person


Includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, soft drinks, Nitrox, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.


Excludes: Burma entry fees (currently approx. US$ 230) are payable upon embarkation, national park fees (approx US$35), scuba equipment (US$ 20 per day), torches, dive insurance, and alcoholic drinks.

Don’t miss out, book your spot now! Call Dive The World on +66 (0)83 505 7794, drop in at the Dive The World Dive Shop in Patong or you could send us an email.

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Grab This Early Bird 10% off Giamani in Burma

11th February 2009

Last updated: 03 August 2010

Save up to US$ 292 per diver!

Do you want to escape to the northern reaches of the Andaman Sea and scuba dive Burma? Grab this Early Bird special offer on the MV Giamani liveaboard, Dive The World has an extra special offer for you of 10% off!

MV Giamani

The MV Giamani takes you diving the Similan Islands and Burma to see the first whale shark of the season.

You could be diving Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock amid thrilling shoals of barracudas or being amused by cuttlefish at Burma Banks

MV Giamani – Early Bird 10% Off!
You need to book & pay in full before 31 August – so be quick!

Similans / Burma
10 Days 9 Night 31 Dives
All travel until end March 2011
Deluxe Twin: was US$ 2,722 (THB 88,200) Now US$ 2,454 (THB 79,380)
Deluxe Triple: was US$ 2,389 (THB 77,400) Now US$ 2,154 (THB 69,660)
Standard: was US$ 2,444 (THB 79,200) Now US$ 2,204 (THB 71,280)
save up to US$ 536 per couple!

Andaman Island
9 Days 8 Night 30 Dives
All travel until end March 2011
Deluxe Twin: was US$ 2,963 (THB 96,000) Now US$ 2,671 (THB 86,400)
Deluxe Triple: was US$ 2,667 (THB 86,400) Now US$ 2,404 (THB 77,760)
Standard: was US$ 2,716 (THB 88,000) Now US$ 2,449 (THB 79,200)
save up to US$ 584 per couple!

Burma 5N
6 Days 5 Night 19 Dives
All travel until end March 2011
Deluxe Twin: was US$ 1,420 (THB 46,000) Now US$ 1,280 (THB 41,400)
Deluxe Triple: was US$ 1,389 (THB 45,000) Now US$ 1,252 (THB 40,500)
Standard: was US$ 1,574 (THB 51,000) Now US$ 1,419 (THB 45,900)
save up to US$ 280 per couple!

Dining on the open air upper deck on the MV Giamani liveaboard in the Simlan Islands and BurmaIncludes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.

Excludes: Similan and Surin Park fees, scuba equipment, nitrox tanks, dive insurance, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks. Burma trips: Burma entry fees are payable upon embarkation plus Similan Park Fee.

Do make up your mind quickly? Want to grab this incredible special offer for your next scuba diving holiday in Burma? Call Dive The World for more information on MV Giamani on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or you could send us an email.

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations.

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Last-minute Special on Sai Mai to Burma 11 Feb

5th February 2009

Dive The World has a few spaces on offer aboard MV Sai Mai as she heads to Burma for a 10 day 9 night Myanmar Safari.

Departing 11 February from Patong, Phuket, she’ll return on 20 February after 9 nights of magnificent diving around the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & south Burma Mergui Archipelago.

Spaces are limited, so act now and be part of special safari.

MV Sai Mai

10 days 9 nights South Burma / Similans Safari
Double: US$ 1,282 (THB 44,800) per person

Includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, soft drinks, Nitrox, weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.

Excludes: Burma entry fees (currently approx. US$ 230) are payable upon embarkation, park fees (currently US$ 11 per person per day), scuba equipment (US$ 20 per day), torches, dive insurance, and alcoholic drinks.

Hurry and call Dive The World on +66 (0)83 505 7794, drop in at the Dive The World Dive Shop in Patong or you could send us an email.

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Mermaid I Gives You 10% off In Burma Nov-Dec

29th November 2008

Last updated: 31 August 10

Save up to US$ 318 per diver!

Are you looking to explore the northern reaches of the Andaman Sea and get some quality diving in Burma? Take advantage of this rare last minute special aboard MV Mermaid I and get 10% off!

Mermaid I on the open seasMV Mermaid I is the best available value-for-money liveaboard in the and South Mergui Archipelago, with stylish cabins and en-suite bathrooms. If you’re quick you could just get the much sort after last spaces and be diving a full itinerary of the legendary dive sites Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Burma Banks.

Dive The World has the following special offers for you:

MV Mermaid I – 10% off!

South Burma  / Similan – 10 Days 9 Nights 30 Dives
22 Nov – 01 Dec 2010
02 – 11 Dec 2010
12 – 21 Dec 2010
Master: was US$ 3,169 (€ 2,495) Now US$ 2,851 (€ 2,245)
Standard: was US$ 2,915 (€ 2,295) Now US$ 2,624 (€ 2,066)
Budget: was US$ 2,661 (€ 2,095) Now US$ 2,395 (€ 1,886)
save up to US$ 636 per couple!

Includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, fresh coffee, soft drinks, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.

Excludes: Burma, Similan and Surin Park fees are payable upon embarkation, scuba equipment, nitrox, dive insurance, alcoholic drinks.

Note: There is no fuel surcharges on MV Mermaid I!

Want to indulge yourself in some unique diving in Burma? Contact Dive The World to see if you can get the last few spaces aboard MV Mermaid I on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or you could send us an email.

Note: All prices quoted are per diver sharing and subject to currency fluctuations.

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Mermaid I to Burma 24 Nov – Deluxe Cabin Budget Prices

31st October 2008

The Mermaid I is setting sail on a Burma Safari on 24 November 2008 and Dive The World has a special deal for you:

A Deluxe double cabin is available, but we’ll only charge you the Budget cabin rate.

The MV Mermaid I is well known in these waters for having the best liveaboard accommodation available of all the best value safaris that dive Myanmar. The cabins boast en-suit private bathrooms, TV, minibar, windows and air-conditioning.

And this Delux cabin comfort can be yours at Budget cabin prices.

Burma Safari 10 Nights 9 Days
Price: US$ 2,544 US$ 2,173 per person
Save US$ 742 per couple!

Includes: Air-conditioned cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, soft drinks, hot chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights and weightbelts, torches, experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), and return transfers to the boat from Phuket hotels.

Excludes (where applicable): Burma entry fees (currently US$ 200-230) are payable upon embarkation, Similan and Surin Park fees (approx. US$ 53), scuba equipment (US$ 20 per day), nitrox, dive insurance, alcoholic drinks.

Note: Mermaid I applies a fuel surcharge payable on board and based on the fuel price at the time. Please check with us.

Act fast to book your Delux cabin at Budget cabin prices now. Phone Dive The World on +66 (0)83 505 7794 or send us an email.

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Early Bird Special – Sai Mai Burma Liveaboard

28th February 2008

Sai Mai is offering 15% off normal prices for 08/09 season bookings made and paid in full prior to 30 July 08. So get in now and save $$$!

Sai Mai Sai Mai upper deck

The MV Sai Mai has been refurbished during 2006 and now takes just 8 diving customers, with 4 twin cabins, all with en suite bathrooms. It’s the only boat anywhere near this price range with such a small group on board. Not only that – you get nitrox free of charge too!

This offer applies to all high season trips the Sai Mai is operating including trips to the Similans, Burma and their new Phuket to Langkawi itinerary.

See here for on the diving:
Burma Dive Sites
Dive Sites of the Similan Islands
Phi Phi and Turatao National Park

More information on the boat and its schedule: MV Sai Mai

For bookings, please send us an email or call our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket – +66(0)83 505 7794.

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LIDS Special: Nautica Group Deal

26th February 2008

Nautica is one of the most popular Burma liveaboards and only takes a maximum of 12 divers so is great for groups.

We can offer a group deal on the Nautica of Pay for 5 people get 1 free

More Information on the Nautica: MV Nautica

For Bookings, send us an email, or call our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Phuket – +66 (0)83 505 7794.

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