St Helena and Victoria Falls with Safari

This is an amazing adventure that we are about to embark on. Be one of the first tourists to explore St Helena which is known as one of the most remote places on Earth. St Helena is absolutely unique, there is no other way to describe it. The adventure starts when you board the Embraer Jet in Johannesburg to fly to the rock in the Atlantic Ocean. You will explore Britain’s most impressive and most remote island: the sub-tropical sea fortress of St Helena. A place where you can sit outside a British pub, having a cup of tea while a traditional bobby walks his beat. Then you can pull on your scuba set and jump into the water and dive with enormous devil rays, just off the sea wall.  After diving you can swim with whale sharks, and end your day with the finest wine and food at the Mantis Hotel.

The trip starts in Johannesburg for 1 night, before we fly to St Helena for 7 nights in the Mantis Hotel with lots of diving included and also the opportunity to snorkel with Whale Sharks that flock to the island at that time of year. After this we head back to Johannesburg for 1 night then onto Victoria Falls for 2 nights of amazing Historical and Natural wonders. Then onto Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe for 3 nights/4 days Safari before heading back to Johannesburg to start our journey home. 

Hwange National Park is a fantastic location for a Safari with lots of incredible animals and Savannah. Whether you have done a Safari before or not Hwange is a park not to be missed with the incredible Zimbabwean guides that are very highly rated. The Bomani camp is beautiful and allows you to stay in comfort whilst still being immersed in the incredible nature.    

This trip is going to fill up fast so dont be left wondering and come and explore with us.
 
                                                   
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PALAU 2024

We are taking an amazing adventure to discover the incredible diving of Palau in September 2024. We have booked this 10 day liveaboard in particular for the New Moon Spawning Event that happens every September around new moon where all the Bumphead parrotfish come to spawn and that in turn brings lots of other life to feed. 

Come and join us for the Spawning event and the other fantastic dives of Palau including exploring the famous German Channel and the World War 2 wrecks and the World Famous Blue Corner dive.

The Palau Siren is a beautiful boat similar to the other Siren boats we have used many times. You can expect not only great diving but great food and service too. The boat has 8 double cabins and all have Ensuite bathrooms with A/C to allow you to relax after the dive in great comfort.

Spots have already started to fill up so dont wait long to book and join us. 

Truk 2024

We last visited Chuuk in 2017 and had an amazing experience exploring all the incredible wrecks that the lagoon has to offer. We will be landing in Weno we will board the Pacific Master. We have the whole boat booked so get to choose the itinerary. We will be diving 3-4 times a day in the lagoon exploring all the different wrecks. We will be split into different groups so can work with different levels of divers also. However there is a minimum of Advanced Open Water with Nitrox and 40 logged dives. We highly recommend the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty and PADI Deep Diver Specialty as well before going. 

Many of the wrecks have incredible penetration options with the guides and incredible artifacts to be found inside. Highlights are the hull of the Fujikawa Maru which contains lots of Zero Planes, Gas Masks and Rifles. Other wrecks contain tons of Saki bottles and ammunition. Then the San Fransico Maru has 2 tanks on board to see.

This trip is planned for 9 nights on the boat but we would suggest 1 night before in Weno to make sure you and you luggage make it in good time to join the boat. There are 4 different types of rooms on the boat that can be booked. Please book early to secure the room you want. As always with our trips this will fill up fast and is already creating a lot of interest.

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Galapagos 2025

After the most incredible trip to the Galapagos in 2018 we are returning to explore more and soak up more of the incredible wild life. We will start in San Cristobel and board the Galapagos Master which is a beautiful boat that comfortably houses 16 divers.  From San Cristobel we will head to Baltra to see the Blue footed boobies and explore the pass there where we can see the Galapagos sharks and moblar rays.

After diving Baltra we will start our long cruise to Dawin island planning to be there by 6am the next morning for a full day of stunning diving around the amphitheater. On the last trip this was a highlight we schools of Hammerheads and Galapagos sharks as well as the majestic and enormous Whale Sharks. We were also treated to a swim pass by 2 Orcas hunting. 

From Dawin we will head south exploring the caves of Wolf and then onto Isabella for an early morning dive to see the Mola Molas that congregate there to be cleaned. These massive fish will amaze and confuse you as they are beautiful yet impractical. From Isabella we will head to Fernandina to see the penguins and marine iguanas that inhabit the shallows there. 

Heading back to San Cristobel we will stop at the famous Cousins Rock for a chance to see the larger rays and then into Santa Cruz for a days off gassing and to see the Tortoise Sanctuary, then overnight into San Cristobel to fly home. This trip is already filling up fast and with only 16 spots available do not delay if you want to join us.

Africa 2025

We will be taking our next adventure into Africa in November 2025. This will be an incredible tour starting at the World famous Giraffe manor in Nairobi then flying North to the foot of Mt Kenya to visit the Ol Pejeta conservancy. This conservancy is known for its huge Rhino population. They have Southern White Rhinos, Black Rhinos and the last 2 remaining Northern White Rhinos as well as other incredible wildlife. We have stayed there many times before and the Conservancy never ceases to amaze with its Elephants, Lions, Hyenas, Eland and Zebra. There is also the Sweetwater Chimpanzee Rescue facility that we will visit. After 2 nights at the incredible Porini Rhino Camp we will fly south to the Masaai Mara.

When we land into the vast plains and escarpments of the Masaai Mara we will transfer to the Porini Lion camp in the Olare Conservancy. We prefer the conservancies because they are far less crowded with people so they tend to have a higher concentration of animals. We have 3 nights in the Mara and will be able to see the large population of cats in the area with Lions, Cheetahs and Leopard commonly sited but hopefully we can find some of the rarer Cerval and Karakal cats too. There are lots of other wildlife in the area too with Elephants, hippos, giant herds of antelope and other predators. One of the days there we will venture south into the Mara National park and see the Mara river famous for its river crossings. This is the home of the enormous Nile Crocodiles and large groups of hippos. 

From the Mara we will fly north to Nairobi then onto Zanzibar to stay at the beautiful Breezes Beach Club and Spa or Zawadi hotel depending on your preference. From the hotels we will be diving in the pristine waters of the South East of Zanzibar for 6 days where we have the chance to see lots of beautiful reefs teeming with color and life. Frequent sightings are Seahorses, Nudibranchs, Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Schools of tropical fish, moray eels, Baracuda, and Frogfish. we will stay in Zanzibar for 7 nights and that will give you the chance to explore more of the island if you wish with Stone Town a Unesco World heretage site being a big draw. 

The whole trip is escorted by Paul and Kristen who lived in Zanzibar for 11 years and know East Africa well. If you are interested sign up fast or contact us for more information as these trips always sell out.



DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier. Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.

Solomon Islands 2026 

In January 2026 we will visit the remote Solomon Islands. Most people havent heard of them let alone can point to them on a map but the Solomon Islands are off the end of Papua New Guinea in the Southern Pacific. They are still part of the coral triangle known for its incredible diversity but they have other incredible wonders to offer as well. The Solomons was the site of a fiecely fort battle in World War 2 so there are many wrecks to dive as well as pristine reefs. 

The Solomons comprise 992 islands, less than 50% of which are inhabited. The Solomon Islands are one of the last frontiers; untouched, peaceful and beautiful. Due to its remote location, the country offers some of the most pristine dive sites in the world, filled with innumerable unspoiled hard and soft corals. We will board the Master Liveaboard and indulge in true picture postcard scuba diving for 7 nights. There are many options for extensions as well.

The biodiversity in Solomon Islands is hard to beat and rivals any other Indo-Pacific dive travel destination for coral reefs and marine life but without the tourist numbers. You will find wrecks, caverns, drop offs, wide-angle reefs and large sea fans and have an opportunity to experience the traditional culture of the islanders.

For those divers who like their creatures on the large side there are various types of shark and rays cruising amid the spectacular scenery of jaw dropping reefs, walls and pinnacles. For macro lovers, a plethora of critters can be found including pygmy seahorses, colourful nudibranchs, electric clams, ghost pipefish and many more. There is something for everyone in the Solomons.

The steel-hulled Solomons Master boasts eight double occupancy cabins providing comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests with a choice of classic, premium or superior cabins. Each cabin benefits from ensuite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Solomons Master benefits from a large dive deck with individual set up stations, under-bench storage and an entry platform at the rear complete with deco bar. The boat is fully equipped to cater for recreational scuba divers.

This trip like the rest is filling up fast so get in quick to avoid missing out!

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DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier. Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.

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Africa November 2026

Join us on another one of our incredible Africa Expeditions. This time we are changing up the Safari and exploring an area of Kenya Kristen and Paul love. Right in the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro is Amboseli National Park. We will start our Safari there after a night in Nairobi. Staying at the Porini Camps we will have 3 nights in Porini Amboseli. Amboseli is known for masses of Elephants and offers a great chance to get gorgeous photographs of the animals with the snows of Kilimanjaro in the background on a clear day. Last time in Amboseli Kristen and Paul saw hunting lions, cheetah, ostrich with babies, loads of herd animals.

After 3 wonderful nights in Amboseli we fly onto the Maasai Mara for 3 nights at Porini Lion camp. We have used Porini Lion camp for many years because of the incredible density of cats found in the conservancy there. We frequently see Lions, Leopards and Cheetah close to the camp as well as Serval cats and occasionally Genet cats. These animals prey on large herds of Wildebeast, Zebra, Buffalo, Hippos, Giraffe, Impala, and Gazelles that litter the landscape.

We will spend a day at the Masaai Mara national park including visiting the famous river for breakfast. This will give you a chance to see the enormous Nile Crocodiles and lots of Hippos. If we are lucky we may see a few animals crossing the river.

After 3 days in the Mara we will fly up to Nairobi for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant before transferring to the Airport to fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar for 7 incredible nights of relaxation and diving.

Zanzibar is an incredible place with a massively diverse history as well as beautiful white sandy beaches. We will be exploring the reefs of the South East of the island where Paul and Kristen used to live and work. That area of Zanzibar has some incredible marine life to see including Frog Fish, Rhinopias, Seahorses, Nudibranchs, as well as big schools of fish. The reefs are in great condition with very few divers in the area to get in our way this is an incredible dive trip for any level of diver.

Come and join us to explore this incredible area of the World.

DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier. Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.

  

Philippines March 2027

This is an area Paul has wanted to explore for years. Having been to the Philippines a few times before we have explored the more commonly known areas of the country. This time we will be exploring two new areas in Palawan and Tubbataha. The Philippines is known for its incredible corals and macro life interspersed with the larger life like Whale Sharks. We will hopefully get some of both of these along with some other incredible creatures.

We have two options on this trip. The first is to join Kristen and Paul in El Nido for 4 nights before the liveaboard. We will stay in a nice 4* hotel in the El Nido area where we can dive, and explore the beauty of Palawan including exploring the Limestone islands on an Island hopping boat tour, and the Nacpan Beach and Nacpan Waterfall tours. After the fun in El Nido we will transfer to Puerto Princessa to meet the Philippine Siren and the others not doing the pre-trip in El Nido.

The Philippine Siren is a beautiful boat that we have used before and like all the Sirens is a fantastic host for all our diving needs.

From Puerto Princessa we head out to Tubbataha for 6 nights of diving and exploring this remote reef that is only accessible one month of the year. We will have the chance to explore areas that others have never dived. Tubbataha is known for its stunning corals and larger life. Whale sharks, Tiger Sharks and the incredibly rare Bowmouth Guitar Shark are regularly seen here as well as stunning macro life that you always expect in the Philippines.

Due to the remoteness of the diving in Tubbataha, all divers must be Advanced open Water divers with Nitrox and at least 40 logged dives.

DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier.  Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.

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Egypt and the Red Sea September 2027

Egypt has always been a big draw for Kristen and Paul with its incredible historical sites as well as the famous diving in the Red Sea. Paul first dove the Red Sea in 1991 and has been many times since including writing his dissertation for his degree on “How diving has affected the coral reef depletion in the Red Sea”

When we saw the Scuba Scene Liveaboard, we decided we have to bring a group to explore this incredible gem.

There are 2 options with the trip again; join us to explore the historical sites and join the liveaboard or just join the Liveaboard to explore the Red Sea.

If you join the full trip then we will start in Cairo for 3 nights including tours of the Pyramids, Citadel, Coptic Cairo, Grand Egyptian Museum and a visit to the oldest Pyramid at Saqqara. Cairo is a bustling, crazy city but we will be guided at all times by an Egyptologist who will ensure we get to see the best of the sites in a safe and easy way.

After the incredible sites of Cairo we will fly to Hurgarda to meet the Scuba Scene liveaboard for an amazing 7 night adventure to the Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone islands. This will give us a great chance to not only see the incredible corals of the Red Sea, but also the Oceanic White Tips and Hammerheads that make this area famous.

When we reach back to Hurgarda those on the full trip will transfer by land to Luxor the Ancient capital of Egypt. There we will meet our Nile cruise boat which will be our home for the next 4 nights. We will explore the wonders of Karnak Temple, The Valley of the Kings, Colossus of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor before heading south down The Worlds Longest River. On the way we will stop and some more amazing historical sites that are far less visited such as Kom Ombo Temple, Crocodile Museum, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple and also experience sailing on a Felucca. The cruise will take us all the way to Aswan where you can fly back to Cairo to end the tour.

This trip is open to Advanced Open Water Divers with nitrox and 40 logged dives and above. This is due to the remoteness and depth that we could be diving at.

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DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier. Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.

Australia Northern Expedition Trip November 2027

Where is your sense of adventure? This trip will definitely bring it out in you. We will start the trip flying from Los Angeles to Brisbane then transferring for a night in Cairns. After relaxing for the evening we will take a small flight to Horn Island in the Northern most point of Australia. Once in Horn Island we will transfer to the Spirit of Freedom liveaboard for 7 nights of exploration.

The Northern Expedition trip is only 2 weeks a year as it is set to coincide with mass turtle hatching at Raine Island. This area of the Great Barrier Reef is rarely dived. Raine Island has between 30,000 and 40,000 turtles hatching each year during this two week period so we have a chance to see this incredible event and watch the circle of life as predators also come in for the event.

This seven-night expedition combines exploratory diving with some of the best dive sites in the region. Spend five days diving the Far Northern Reefs and one day on the Ribbon Reefs. Experience diverse underwater landscapes, including deep oceanic walls with gorgonians and soft corals, pristine coral gardens, and isolated pinnacles, caves, and canyons. Encounter various species of sharks, rays, turtles, pelagic fish, and diverse macro life. From October to March, thousands of green sea turtles return to the islands to nest, making the surrounding waters active with turtles.

After 7 nights we return to Cairns for an overnight before some of the group leave to head back to Brisbane to meet the international flights home. The rest of the group will spend another night in Cairns before flying to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in central Australia for 2 nights.

Whilst in Uluru we will explore the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Kata Tjuta, Talinguru

Nyakunytjaku, Piti Pass, Walpa Gorge, and Mutitjulu Waterhole. This will give us a chance to see the natural wonders of this area as well and seeing the incredible Aboriginal history and sacred sites. Sunrise and Sunset will be around Uluru itself with incredible photo opportunities as the red glow hits the red rock.  We will stay at the Desert Gardens Hotel with is known for its incredible gardens of native Australian fauna.

 

From there we fly onto Sydney for 2 nights touring the famous sites of the city including a Habor boat hop on and off pass and the Opera House tour. From Sydney we fly back to the Los Angeles.

 

Due to the exploration nature of this trip we require all divers to be Advanced Open Water with Nitrox and at least 60 logged dives with experience of current. 

DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier. Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.

 

 

Indonesia and the Banda Sea November 2028

Indonesia is known to be some of the best if not the best diving in the World. We have been many times and can never get enough. This is a new area to us, The Banda Sea.

Prepare to be amazed as we navigate the Banda Sea, exploring a string of remote islands teeming with marine wonders. This unforgettable liveaboard diving adventure kicks off in Ambon, where you’ll embark on Indo Master and complete a check dive to ensure everything is shipshape.

Our journey begins at Pulau Suanggi, where vibrant coral reefs teeming with colourful fish await. Prepare for dazzling walls, swim-throughs, and encounters with a remarkable array of marine life. Next, we set course for Manuk Island, a haven for curious olive and banded sea snakes. Keep your eyes peeled in the blue for majestic manta rays and hammerhead sharks cruising by.

Unforgettable experiences continue at Nil Desperandum and Serua. Although not guaranteed, adrenaline-pumping encounters with hammerhead sharks are a distinct possibility at Serua’s “Jackpot” dive site.

Returning to Manuk Island, we explore a different facet of its underwater world. Keen muck divers will be in their element, uncovering an incredible diversity of macro life, with the possibility of spotting the mesmerizing Mandarin fish.

And no Banda Sea expedition is complete without a visit to the Banda Islands. Immerse yourself in the region’s rich history before diving into vibrant coral gardens teeming with life.

This trip will give you the chance to explore a very little-known area of Indonesia and see lots of the fantastic marine life it has to offer. Due to the Exploratory nature of the trip all divers must be at least Advanced Open Water with Nitrox and 40 logged dives.

DIVE AND TRIP INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All divers participating in the Seminole Scuba International Travel Trips are required to show proof of current dive accident insurance from a recognized and reputable carrier. Evacuation coverage must be included in your policy.

We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as well to help recoup non-refundable deposits and trip costs in the event that you need to cancel your reservation. Some locations require this but we suggest it for all our clients as we travel to remote locations.

Diver’s Alert Network offers both Travel and Dive Accident Insurance and are our recommended option. You can use the links below to obtain these options.