Peter Hughes Diving, Inc.

Setting the World Standard for Dive Adventure

Starting many moons ago as boat boy in the Bay Islands of Honduras, a rare combination of hard work, intelligence, and good fortune have taken Peter Hughes to the highest echelons of diving. His reknown began with the superior level of service provided by the dive operation he developed at Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire.

Now, decades later, in addition to operating top notch land based diving operations throughout the Caribbean, Peter Hughes Diving offers a selection of excellent live-aboard dive vessels operating around the world. Select from these world-class live-aboard options:

• ISLAND DANCER II diving the best of Fiji

• PARADISE DANCER exploring North Sulawesi and Raja Ampat, Indonesia

• OCEAN DANCER - plying the Maldives in the Indian Ocean

• KOMODO DANCER - sailing from Bali, Indonesia

• SUN DANCER II - sailing from Belize City, Central America

• WIND DANCER - sailing Granada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines

• STAR DANCER II - sailing in Papua New Guinea

• SKY DANCER - sailing the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

• Important Details: Features, Services, Nitrox, and Pricing Notice

ISLAND DANCER II
sailing from Suva, Fiji

Throughout the week aboard the Island Dancer II, an intimate 10 passenger yacht, guests will explore the reefs, bommies and walls of Nigali Pass, Wakaya, Koro and Namenalala Islands. Known as the soft coral capital, the brilliant colors on display will dazzle even the most experienced divers and photographers. Drift dives with eagle rays, mantas, turtles, sharks and giant groupers are also on the itinerary. Clownfish, pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, and a multitude of nudibranchs bring smiles to every dive! With direct flights from several major cities worldwide, it is an easy destination to add to your dive log. To top off the exiting diving and experience some of Fiji’s local culture, a visit to a Fijian village on one of the remote islands is arranged including a Kava ceremony and warrior dance. All guests are required to wear a traditional sulu (sarong or wrap) so either bring your own or Island Dancer will gladly provide one for you!

PARADISE DANCER
sailing in North Sulawesi,
and Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Paradise Dancer is the largest yacht in the Dancer Fleet coming in at 57 meters (188 feet) in length. Constructed out of wood, she is a three masted motor schooner inspired by the majesty of the US Schooners circa 1800. The interior style is that of a “floating boutique resort” and features high end amenities guests expect of the Dancer Fleet. All of the state rooms are larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 180 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) and each cabin has private ensuite facilities and air conditioning. There is also a 470 square foot "Master and Commander Suite " at the stern of the main deck that features a king size bed, separate sitting area with a sofa, and table with chairs that reminds guests of the "captains quarters" from the schooner design that inspired her.

Charters are 11 nights, 9 & 1/2 days of diving, 3-4 dives per day. From April through the September, Paradise Dancer will cruise out of North Sulawesi (Bunaken Marine Park, Bangka Straight, Sangihe Islands, and Lembeh Straight, a top critter destination). The remainder of the year concentrates on the amazing adventure diving of remote Raja Ampat, sailing from Sorong.

SUN DANCER II
sailing in Belize, Central America

Belize is located on the Yucatan Peninsula approximately 250 miles south of Cancun. It borders Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. There are three atolls located offshore beyond the main barrier reef. The most famous of the atolls is Lighthouse Reef, which is the location of the Blue Hole and the magnificent nature preserve at Half Moon Cay. A guided dive of the famous Blue Hole is planned weekly, followed by a shore excursion with a picnic lunch on Half Moon Cay. Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef boast much of the best diving in Belize where visibility can exceed 120', with annual water temperature ranging from 78-84 degrees f. You can expect to see everything from a panoply of macro critters inhabiting the lush coral formations to eagle rays, manta rays, turtles, tarpon, and dolphin.

WIND DANCER
sailing Granada, St. Vincent,
and the Grenadines

Divers should not expect 150-foot visibility in Grenada. These nutrient-rich waters generally offer visibility of between 60 and 80 feet, excellent being sometimes 100 feet plus, but sometimes dropping to as little as 40 to 50 feet. What divers will find is some of the Caribbean's healthiest reefs, huge sponges, the largest brain coral ever recorded in the Caribbean and an incredible variety of marine life – both big and small. In other words, divers should expect plenty of excitement!

STAR DANCER
sailing in Papua New Guinea

Many divers consider PNG to have the best marine life in the world. Cruise durations run from seven to ten nights. Papua New Guinea is an independent island nation located north of Australia. Mainland Papua New Guinea is a large island consisting of Papua New Guinea to the east, and Irian Jaya to the west. The large islands of New Britain and New Ireland lie off the mainland's eastern shores, and there are a myriad of smaller island groups within Papua New Guinea's waters. Currents from three seas meet around Papua New Guinea; the Bismarck Sea, the Solomon Sea and the Coral Sea, bringing diverse nutrients to feed the remarkable variety of marine life living in these waters.

SKY DANCER
sailing in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

M/V Sky Dancer cruises the amazing Galapagos Islands in search of sea lions, penguins, schooling hammerhead sharks, turtles, stingrays, and the magnificent mantas. Included are visits to the very remote islands of Wolf and Darwin. The newly constructed Sky Dancer features all the Dancer Fleet amenities you have come to expect including Nitrox fills, private en-suite facilities, spacious lounge areas, fine dining and more.

KOMODO DANCER
sailing from Bali, Indonesia

Peter Hughes Diving in cooperation with partner/owner Meridian Worldwide Ltd and P.T. Ombak Putih, presents the Komodo Dancer. Based in Bali, Indonesia the Komodo Dancer explores the waters in and around the Flores Sea. The Komodo Dancer is a traditionally crafted, two masted wooden motor sailor, stretching 30 meters long, 9 meters wide and accommodating 14 adventurous divers. Following the standards of the Dancer Fleet, the Komodo Dancer replicates Peter Hughes Diving service, amenities and the highest standards of safety in the industry. Vibrant local cultures, Komodo Dragons, colorful coral reefs, abundant marine life coupled with superior accommodations make Indonesia and the Komodo Dancer your next stop in diving adventure.

OCEAN DANCER
sailing from Male, Maldives

Ocean Dancer offers thrilling diving experiences exploring the Maldives North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll and Ari Atoll. Ocean Dancer is newly built to meet the highest standard of service set by Peter Hughes Diving and the Dancer Liveaboard Fleet. Ocean Dancer offers accommodations for 16 guests in air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Diving takes place from a separate, dive support vessel to maximize comfort and safety. There are facilities for photographers and videographers including a custom video service.

Services provided on all Peter Hughes' Yachts: Turndown bed service, morning coffee service to your cabin, robes, hair dryers (not on Sea Dancer and Sun Dancer), sit-down dining with a choice of two entrees at dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, fresh room towels daily, fresh towels after every dive, dive platform tank removal after every dive, daily E-6 processing, twenty-four hour a day service from a professional crew, and plenty of fabulous diving.

Prices are Subject to Change: All package prices are in U.S. dollars, per person on a share basis, and are subject to change without notice. Fuel surchages may be added, or removed, as required by prevailing conditions.

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