Scuba Trips and Workshops
2010 Itineraries
- Aug 15 - 26, 2010: Komodo National Park --- SOLD OUT
- Nov 08 - 19, 2010: Banda Sea and southern Raja Ampat --- SOLD OUT
- Nov 21 - Dec 02, 2010: Best of Raja Ampat --- SOLD OUT
2011 Itineraries
- Jan 18 - Feb 01, 2011: Ambon to Sorong --- SOLD OUT
- April 02 - 13, 2011: Ambon to Sorong aboard Seven Seas --- SOLD OUT
- Sept. 30 - Oct. 11, 2011: East of Flores aboard Damai 2 --- ONLY 5 SPACES LEFT!
2012 Itineraries
- March 03 - 14, 2012: Best of Raja Ampat aboard Damai 2
- March 15 - 29, 2012: Raja Ampat to Ternate (Halmahera) aboard Damai 2
- Oct. 10 - 24, 2012: Ambon to Bitung (Banda, Halmahera, Sulawesi) aboard Damai 2
Announcing Damai 2
If you have been observing the Indonesian liveaboard industry, you couldn't help but notice that the recently launched, MSY Damai, has set a new standard for service, comfort, and amenities. In fact Damai has been so successful, it is booked solidly for the next three years!Damai's owner Alberto Reija has now teamed up with Tony Rhodes, one of the most beloved, experienced, and knowledgeable liveaboard owner/managers in Indonesia, to present the MSY Damai 2. All of Damai's original amenities such as a boat that caters to 8 divers only and an all-inclusive pricing structure, will be a part of D2. That means you will travel with only 7 other passengers, get all the space, individual attention from an experienced cruise director and at least 2 other divemasters, inclusive of massages, nitrox, wine and beer, rental equipment, and other fees like port fees and fuel surcharges. Of course your domestic air tickets, tips, and other personal items are your responsibility and are not included in Damai's price.
D2, however, raises the bar even higher with its innovative cabin design, which allows for 4 singles to have their own incredibly spacious cabin WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT! The single berths on Damai have queen-sized beds and a single day-bed/sofa. Each single cabin is over 225 square feet, larger than most normal bedrooms! Couples could comfortably share these cabins, and some may choose to stay in one of these cabins.
Not to worry, all you couples traveling together. For couples, D2 also has cabins with even more interior space and oversized king beds, plus private outside lounging areas.
Damai 2 is the perfect boat for families or small groups of friends who want to charter their own dive boat. If you are interested having us lead your family or small group on D2, and want to take one of the charters listed below please contact us quickly before we book individuals on these trips.
"Stop Taking Pictures and Start Creating Images"
This seminar focuses on the creative side of underwater photography. Turn your vacation pictures into dynamic records of your underwater experience! For mixed groups with non-photographers, we offer presentations about marine life, destination shows, and individual photo instruction on request.A few recent testimonials:
"Al and I want to thank you for your underwater photography course in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Our photographs progressed from fish identification to lively (and lovely) moments of fish and critters caught in their daily activities on the reef. Photographers at every level gained from your suggestions and techniques.
The course was practical and informative delivered in a relaxed unintimidating atmosphere. Questions were encouraged and answered precisely and clearly. Tips were shared and participation encouraged. The morning pre-dive seminars primed us to go practice techniques as we dove.
Although I've been a serious underwater photographer for over ten years, I could clearly see an improvement in my photos as the week progressed. Thank you for sharing your skills and we hope to join you again above and below the sea!"
Sally and Al Galiani
"I have travelled to Indonesia for diving on several occasions, visiting Komodo and Rinca and Rajah Ampat. My latest trip was in April 2009 to Flores and points east, and I have to say it was the best yet, with superb diving, great weather and a wonderful crowd of people. The icing on the cake was the excellent logistics by the organisers, the ever-welcoming Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock of Secret Sea Visions. Travelling in Indonesia can have its moments, but Burt and Maurine made the trip run as smoothly as possible, including negotiating huge amounts of diving equipment onto the domestic flights. They are also some of the best dive guides I have met - what you want to see, they want to see, and they make sure you do! The weird and wonderful of this biodiversity hotspot never fails to amaze, with pink and yellow Rhinopias and the Pegasus Sea Moth among many other sightings on this expedition. Sharks do still exist in Indonesia and we found them on several occasions. Burt and Maurine are always keen to share their knowledge and experience and the evening slide shows of their stunning photographs attracted 100% attendance. I have signed up for a trip in 2010 and am looking forward to it!"
Bryan Moseley, UK
"Diving/travelling with Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock of Secret Sea Visions is an example of how dive travel SHOULD be done. Their knowledge of traveling and diving in the various regions of the tropical Pacific, especially Indonesia, is second to none. Their organizational skills, their photo classes designed to make beginners feel at ease and advanced photographers improve their techniques, and their amazing knowledge of sea critter behavior, tribal cultures, and history make for a diving experience that few, if any, can rival. When you want diving knowledge, critter identification, photo skills, region familiarity and great leadership, Secret Sea Visions should be your clear choice!"
Steve Werlin, M.D., Diving Docs, California USA
Our photographs progressed from fish identification to lively (and lovely) moments of fish and critters caught in their daily activities on the reef. Photographers at every level gained from your suggestions and techniques.
The course was practical and informative delivered in a relaxed unintimidating atmosphere. Questions were encouraged and answered precisely and clearly. Tips were shared and participation encouraged. The morning pre-dive seminars primed us to go practice techniques as we dove.
Although I've been a serious underwater photographer for over ten years, I could clearly see an improvement in my photos as the week progressed. Thank you for sharing your skills and we hope to join you again above and below the sea!"
Sally and Al Galiani
"I have travelled to Indonesia for diving on several occasions, visiting Komodo and Rinca and Rajah Ampat. My latest trip was in April 2009 to Flores and points east, and I have to say it was the best yet, with superb diving, great weather and a wonderful crowd of people. The icing on the cake was the excellent logistics by the organisers, the ever-welcoming Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock of Secret Sea Visions. Travelling in Indonesia can have its moments, but Burt and Maurine made the trip run as smoothly as possible, including negotiating huge amounts of diving equipment onto the domestic flights. They are also some of the best dive guides I have met - what you want to see, they want to see, and they make sure you do! The weird and wonderful of this biodiversity hotspot never fails to amaze, with pink and yellow Rhinopias and the Pegasus Sea Moth among many other sightings on this expedition. Sharks do still exist in Indonesia and we found them on several occasions. Burt and Maurine are always keen to share their knowledge and experience and the evening slide shows of their stunning photographs attracted 100% attendance. I have signed up for a trip in 2010 and am looking forward to it!"
Bryan Moseley, UK
"Diving/travelling with Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock of Secret Sea Visions is an example of how dive travel SHOULD be done. Their knowledge of traveling and diving in the various regions of the tropical Pacific, especially Indonesia, is second to none. Their organizational skills, their photo classes designed to make beginners feel at ease and advanced photographers improve their techniques, and their amazing knowledge of sea critter behavior, tribal cultures, and history make for a diving experience that few, if any, can rival. When you want diving knowledge, critter identification, photo skills, region familiarity and great leadership, Secret Sea Visions should be your clear choice!"
Steve Werlin, M.D., Diving Docs, California USA
