2021 Travel Dive Trips

We have run a shop trip six years in a row now to the wonderful island of Roatan Honduras! We have the absolutely BEST deal around without cutting corners. The resort is absolutely beautiful and the diving is world class. We saw at least one turtle on EVERY dive on all four trips and the reef is in absolutely wonderful condition. Truly an experience you should partake in.

We will be departing DCA Airport on Saturday September 4th and returning on Saturday September 11th, 2021.

Heard that Honduras isn't the best place to visit? Worried about your safety? This resort is located on Roatan which is an island off the main coast of Honduras. We felt very safe and never had one issue while exploring the island. The main source of income is tourism so they treat visitors right!

Not a diver? Don't worry! The resort has some of the most pristine beach we have ever seen and several pools including a lagoon style pool next to the bar! There is also plenty to do if your'e not the "lay in the sun" type. From zip-lining adventures, jungle tours, monkey experiences, to shopping, you won't be bored in Roatan! 

This is an ALL INCLUSIVE trip which means you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Let us do the work, you just relax and enjoy your vacation. Everything from airport transfers, diving, and food, to drinks (alcohol included), and access to the beach, everything is included in this package price.​

Rooms include:
- Complimentary Shuttle Service to Airport or Pier.
- Personalized Check in at the resort with  welcome cocktail.
- Prestige Suite ® Bed with pillow – top mattress, Egyptian cotton bed ware, plush duvet cover and multiple pillows.
- Rotating 32'' LCD TV with Satellite cable in the living room.
- Comfortable and elegant living room with queen size pull out bed.
- Fully equipped kitchen.
- Balcony with 4 person dining furniture.
- In – suite electronic safety deposit box.
- Four Specialty Restaurants ( Calkett's, The Beach Club San Simon, and Luna Maya ), all with different culinary offers for dinner, our -Restaurant Ballam serves international buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Unlimited National and International Premium liquors, wide variety of wines and beers.
- Complimentary Wireless internet access in suites and public areas.
- Tour and activities coordination available.
- 250 feet Blue Lagoon pool with in – pool hot Jacuzzi for 8 people.
- Board games and book exchange available.
- Daytime social entertainment, including live music and cultural shows.
- Canopy shaded beds and lounge chairs on the beach and around the pool, with plush large towels.

Deposit / Payment Schedule

Bookings through May 31st, 2021 - $500 Deposit holds your spot

June 1st, 2021 - Deposit  is 1/2 cost of trip for new bookings. For those with deposits already placed, 1/2 cost of the trip minus your $500 deposit is due. All deposits and payments made after this point are non-refundable unless you find someone to fill your spot or we can fill it off our standby list.

July 1st, 2021 - Full cost is due for new bookings and the remaining balance is due for this that have deposits placed. 

Trip insurance is highly recommended and very affordable. NOTE: Travel insurance MUST be obtained within 14 days of initial deposit. This insurance does cover some COVID related cancelations.

Join us at the East Bay Resort - South Caicos for a week long dive trip!

East Bay Resort is located in the Turks and Caicos on the quintessentially Caribbean island of South Caicos. We are a 100% beachfront resort, and each of our 86 beachfront suites feature views of the Caribbean Sea and the sugar-white sands of East Bay Beach.

The peaceful setting makes East Bay Resort an ideal place to unwind, rejuvenate, and enjoy effortless relaxation. Adventurous guests have no shortage of options though, and our location within the Admiral Cockburn Land and Sea National Park provides easy access to diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing.

East Bay Resort is located minutes from world-class dive and snorkel sites, and our guests enjoy exclusive access to our PADI dive center, the only dive operation on South Caicos. The renowned South Caicos Wall, known for its dramatic drop from 35 to 7000 feet, is a short boat ride away. The Aquarium, where guests can snorkel in the clear blue waters and experience diverse wildlife firsthand, is minutes from the resort.

From the spa, restaurants, and swimming pool, to the natural beauty and charm of South Caicos, East Bay Resort is the hidden jewel of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Rooms include:

• Ceiling fans
• Mini-refrigerators
• Private bathrooms with hair dryers, soap, shampoo, and hair conditioner
• Towels for use by pool or on beach (towels separately provided on boats for divers)
• Small drip coffeemakers
• Closets with hangers
• Desks
• Televisions (although availability and quality of channels is very limited)
• Wifi
• Irons and ironing boards are available upon request

Deposit / Payment Schedule

Bookings through April 30th, 2021 - $1000 Deposit holds your spot

May 1st, 2021 - Deposit is 1/2 cost of trip for new bookings. For those with deposits already placed, 1/2 cost of the trip minus your $1000 deposit is due. All deposits and payments made after this point are non-refundable unless you find someone to fill your spot or we can fill it off our standby list.

August 1st, 2021 - Full cost is due for new bookings and the remaining balance is due for this that have deposits placed. 

Trip insurance is highly recommended and very affordable. NOTE: Travel insurance MUST be obtained within 14 days of initial deposit. This insurance does cover some COVID related cancelations.

Bonaire is the one of the worlds top dive destinations. Talk to anyone who has been, and they will tell you they can't wait to get back. The diving is beautiful, easy, and unlimited! It's not unusual for our divers to log 30+ dives during a week long trip. Join us in 2021 and see what all the hype is about! 

We will be departing BWI Airport on Saturday November 6th and returning on Saturday November 13th, 2021.

All diver packages are "Drive and Dive" which means that you get unlimited shore diving, unlimited air or nitrox, all you can eat buffet style breakfast daily (including made to order omelets) and a rental truck for a week. Don't worry, we will be sure to guide you to the best dive sites during our stay. Non diver? We have packages for you too! We have a good knowledge of the island and will be sure to show you all the best places to check out. 

Drive and dive packages include:
- Round Trip Airfare out of BWI
- (6) 1 Tank Boat Dives and unlimited tanks for shore diving
- 7 nights in a fully equipped apartment (Air conditioning, refrigerator, stove, microwave, TV w/cable, DVD player, etc.
- 7 days rental vehicle (double cabin pickup truck, van for three bedroom apartments)
- unlimited air / nitrox for shore diving
- American style buffet breakfast daily
- 50% food credit at Blennies Restaurant (max $75 pp/pw)
- Airport transfers
- ALL Government taxes

***NOT INCLUDED BUT REQUIRED*** - Marine Park Fee - $45 for divers / $25 non divers

Trip insurance is highly recommended and very affordable. NOTE: Travel insurance MUST be obtained within 14 days of initial deposit. This insurance does cover some COVID related cancelations.

Join Southern Maryland Divers on this epic, once in a lifetime "bucket list" trip to the Philippines in 2022! We have set the trip date out far enough so that you can save and plan. This trip is not to be missed and will surely be one for the books.  We'll be diving with the premier dive operation in the country known for five world-class valet dives per day, fine accommodations, gourmet meals and concierge service.  We'll start with three nights beautiful tropical paradise with diving comparable to Lembeh, Indonesia.  

Our group of sixteen will then board the luxurious Azores liveaboard to enjoy the vibrant soft corals of Pescador Island, diving among millions of sardines at Moalboal, diving with whale sharks at Oslob, diving with thresher sharks at Malapascua, diving Gato Island known as Snake Island, chances of diving with mantas and othe pelagics at Monad Shoal, enjoying the lush coral gardens of Balicasag and the walls of Panglao, and finishing this spectacular trip among the 440 pristine coral species found at Apo Island.

IT'S ESTIMATED THAT IF YOU PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE DIVES, WE CAN GET UP TO 52 DIVES ON THIS TRIP!

Schedule:

June 27th - 30th, 2022 - Atlantis Dumaguete Resort 

INCLUSIONS:

• 3 nights deluxe room double occupancy - room upgrades are available
• All meals at Toko's Restaurant
• Coffee, hot tea, iced tea and filtered water are complimentary throughout the day. Italian, other specialty coffees and fresh juice are complimentary until 10am and available for a fee thereafter.
• Unlimited scheduled boat diving (up to 5 dives a day including night diving; excludes equipment rental, dawn dives, additional day trips) ​
• Free Unlimited Nitrox
• Unlimited internet access

EXCLUSIONS:

• Atlantis provides round trip transfers between Manila and Dumaguete. Includes roundtrip domestic economy airfare between Manila and Dumaguete with 70 lbs. of checked luggage per person,  domestic terminal fees, private air conditioned van between international terminal and domestic terminal in Manila, round trip private air conditioned transfers  between Dumaguete Airport and resort, personal airport ‘Meet & Greet’, and luggage assistance.  This rate applies when at least 16 or more are traveling together on the same transfer otherwise a different transfer rate may apply.
• The marine park fee for is approximately $4.25 US per day dive and $6.30 US for a night dive per person.  Estimated marine park fee is $46.00.  Guests pay these fees at the resort on their personal bill at check-out.
• Guests are responsible for paying for land excursions and additional day trips to Apo or Siquijor for $98.00 and the whale sharks at Oslob is $113.00. Rates are subject to change.

June 30th - July 9th, 2022 - Atlantis Azores Live-A-Board

INCLUSIONS:

• ​The Azores accommodates 16 passengers with 14 sharing 7 deluxe staterooms and 2 sharing the owners suite. 
• 9 night’s twin share accommodations 
• All meals & snacks, local soft drinks
• Diving (up to 5 dives per day including night diving), tanks & weights, air fills
• Social servings of local beer & run and social servings of wine with dinner.
• Free Nitrox

EXCLUSIONS:

• Marine Park Fee $200.00 (Invoiced to guests upon check out aboard the Azores.)
• Guests are responsible for paying for land excursions and day trips at the resort or Azores as appropriate.  Rates are subject to change.

Trip insurance is highly recommended and very affordable. NOTE: Travel insurance MUST be obtained within 14 days of initial deposit. This insurance does cover some COVID related cancelations.

Beqa Lagoon Resort welcomes you to a secluded island paradise – Fiji’s ultimate relaxation and adventure resort. Dive into the exciting depths of its blue lagoon with pristine reefs & famous shark encounters. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and many other island activities. Feel the warmth of Beqa while lounging poolside with a refreshing tropical beverage or unwind with a soothing massage at our exotic Lali Spa. Luxuriate in the privacy of your deluxe air-conditioned villa. Experience gourmet dining in the main open-air bure & authentic cultural entertainment.

Week 1 Schedule:

October 19th-21st travel to Fiji

October 21st-27th - Diving and relaxation

October 28th - travel back home

Week 2 Schedule:

October 26th-28th travel to Fiji

October 28th-November 4th - Diving and relaxation

November 4th - travel back home

INCLUSIONS:

• Roundtrip Nonstop flight from LAX to Fiji 
• Roundtrip ground and boat transfers from airport to resort
• 7 Night stay in deluxe room with AC, Fijian style accommodations
• 3 gourmet meals daily (alcohol NOT included)
• 5 two tank morning boat dives
• Unlimited shore diving 
• Welcome poolside foot massage
• Kayaking, hiking treks, snorkeling, paddle boarding
• Fijian cultural entertainment daily
• Air tax and fuel surcharge
• 2 checked bags at 66lbs each for flight from LAX to Fiji
• Shark dive (one included with base charge) additional available for $180

EXCLUSIONS:

• Optional Airfare to LAX - (We will work on group airfare from BWI to LAX once rates are released) - This will be available for an additional charge
• Optional Day room on return flight day (we arrive at the airport early and the flight home is late so you can grab a room for the day) - Add $75.00 
• Optional additional shark dive - $180 per person
• Alcohol 
• Air taxes and flights are subject to change

Trip insurance is highly recommended and very affordable. This insurance does cover some COVID related cancelations.