This is the most commonly asked question. The answer is, there are as many different types of dive holidays as there are divers looking for that "something special!"

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• A romantic getaway with a little bit of diving
• Full on action packed adrenalin pumping diving
• Full on wreck or wreck and reef combo
• Technical diving or training
• A family resort with some casual diving
• An off the beaten track adventure to far flung reefs, atolls and islands.

We can customise that "something special" just for you.

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In our December issue of “Tropical Dive Times”, we promoted an exploration trip to Micronesia to be amongst the first to dive on some untouched reefs and wrecks in the Marshall Islands. 6 enthusiastic divers joined Ron and Christine Blake (Directors of Dive Fish Snow Travel) on an amazing exploration trip to Jaluit Atoll during April on board "M.V. Oleanda".

Summary from Ron Blake:

The Marshall Islands is going to be the next truly untouched, remote, exhilarating dive location that every one will want to dive. I've dived extensively throughout the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Truk Lagoon, and have always rated the area as one of the best locations for diving. The Marshall Islands is part of Micronesia and lived up to its reputation as an awesome place to dive”.

The "M.V. Oleanda" has 3 very different and exciting dive cruises to offer and relocates the vessel during the year to take advantage of the best weather and diving conditions.

Jaluit and Rongelap Atolls – July to November

Here you will find pristine reefs that I assure you, few to no divers have visited before. The hard corals would be the best I've ever dived. The visibility is outstanding, 60 – 80 meters year round, and the best gorgonian fan dive I've ever done. There are few but very colourful soft corals, and an abundance of big fish action in the atoll's passage ways and points. The smaller reef fish are a kaleidoscope of colour as they dart around the coral heads. Jaluit has 3 fantastic WWII plane dives, plus a Japanese long liner sitting upright that you can see from the bow to the stern, undisturbed by any salvage work. The fish life is good. There is also the rib cage of an old sailing ship that still has the huge wheel helm on the stern, and good macro life on it.

There is still a huge number of the atolls to explore and I know the "Oleanda" crew will find even better sites over the next few months.

Kwajalein Atoll - Dec to June

Attention all wreck divers!

For the avid wreck diver, this is the news you've been wanting to hear but never thought could happen.

A stunning new wreck diving location that will take you 3 or 4 dives trips to dive every wreck, let alone explore them all.

From WWII battleship, cargo boats, tankers, tugs, fighter planes and enormous sea planes, Kwajalein atoll has it all. If you can pull yourself away from the awesome wrecks, there is some big fish and shark action too.

Kwajalein Atoll was one of the biggest Japanese naval bases during WWII. It was bombed, flattened and captured by the Americans, sinking around fifty ships and dozens of aircraft. It later became the American's military base. After WWII, Kwajalein became the nerve center for the atomic bombs at nearby Bikini Atoll (350 km away and is also a great wreck diving location). Since then it has been a U.S. military facility and as such, off limits to recreational divers.

Now this has all changed and from next year you will have the opportunity to be among the first to dive on these wrecks from "M.V.Oleanda".

Kwajalein atoll 2006 and 2007 Charters

May 2006: 8 days
June 2007: 2 x one week charters

Costs to be confirmed

$4250 2006 Charter
$4500 2007 Charter
$6900 Back to Back Charter (15 days)

RONGELAP ATOLL

Sept 2007: 8 days Rongelap

Prices Include International and Marshall Island domestic air fares, 1 night land based accommodation, accommodation at sea, meals and unlimited diving. Costs are approximate and subject to change.

Due to the uniqueness of these locations, these charters will fill very fast.

Expressions of interest: If you would like to pencil your name in on these trips, let us know so we can keep you up to date.

NB "Oleanda" takes 16 divers and we have already sold 6 spaces on Kwajalein and 2 on Rongelap trips.

If you act quickly we can customize a trip for your own group. 2006 is already sold out but there are 2 charters available for 2007. "M.V. Oleanda" has 8 twin Double cabins. We could also combine 2 x 1/2 charters of 8 divers together.

You need to contact us for full details

Solomon Islands
Uepi Island: Single divers you can stay at UEPI at the share twin rate.
Gizo: New Dive Resort with some amazing opening specials. Opens July

Papua New Guinea: Liveaboard
Kavieng-Big fish action: Selected 7 day trips in July. 20% discounts

Fiji
Taveuni: Garden Island Resort - Stay 7 nights pay 5 nights.

Lead in prices. Includes Airfare Ex-Auckland and 7 nights accommodation pp share twin.

Fiji from $ 723 pp
Tahiti from $ 1278 pp
Niue from $ 1151 pp
Cairns from $ 768 pp
Vanuatu from $ 726 pp

These prices do not Include taxes or airline surcharge, conditions apply.

DID YOU KNOW? Whatever travel deals you see advertised on TV or in newspapers, Dive Fish Snow Travel can offer you that same deal, at the same cost. Yes, you can book a non diving holiday with us, just like any other travel agent and at the most competitive price. Just another reason to buy your next holiday from your one stop travel shop - Dive Fish Snow Travel.

Solution: Give us a call. We have lots of groups you can join this winter and be part of the camaraderie and fellowship of other divers. We can even give ourselves a pat on the back as about 20 single divers have joined our groups over the years, and have met their future partners – the next holiday they purchased was their honeymoon! No, we are not a dating service, but we do make it easy and affordable for divers without a buddy to go on a tropical dive holiday and have a lot of fun.

Upcoming Group Tours

Note: You dont have to join a group. We are happy to customize a holiday just for you.

If you would like to join on the camaraderie and fun of one of the groups simply give us a call at (09) 479 2210

Congratulations to Luke Palmer and Sandy Booth. Luke is the lucky winner of our $1000 travel prize. He entered his dive buddy, Sandy, into our database and they both won $1000 to spend on a Dive Fish Snow Travel holiday.

You could be the next prize winner of our holiday to Vanuatu, flying with Air Vanuatu, staying and diving at Hideaway Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary. Because you receive "Tropical Dive Times", you're automatically in the draw. Send us your dive buddy's email address (with their permission) and double your chances and you both go in the draw. Visit our website for details

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