New North Sulawesi Itineraries

Dive Worldwide are very excited to announce the commissioning of Paradise Dancer, the new Dancer Fleet vessel. Based in Indonesia , the new Dancer will operate seasonal itineraries exploring the top dive areas in the region beginning in April 2008. This will be the largest vessel in the Dancer Fleet coming in at 43 meters (141 feet) in length. Constructed out of wood, she will be a three masted motor schooner inspired by the majesty of the US Schooners circa 1800. The interior style will be that of a "floating boutique resort" and will feature the high end amenities guests expect of the Dancer Fleet!

All of the state rooms will be larger than traditional liveaboard state rooms (at 220 sq. ft. each, more than 60% larger than an average liveaboard cabin) and each cabin will have private ensuite facilities and air conditioning.There is also a 420 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 will be 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). A second itinerary is being planned for November, 2008 through March, 2009 and will be announced soon. According to the vessel's managing partner, Guido Brink, "Our goal is to build the finest liveaboard vessel in the region and then put it in the best diving locations during the best diving season for that area."