Diving Special Offers
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Here are a some great special offers we are have got our hands on. Email us for the latest availability.
The first section has escorted dive trips with free underwater photography coaching from a pro, the subsequent sections are by region.
Here are a some great special offers we are have got our hands on. Email us for the latest availability.
The first section has escorted dive trips with free underwater photography coaching from a pro, the subsequent sections are by region.
Escorted DIVE TRIpS WITH FREE UW PHOTO COACHING
These trips are escorted by Christopher Bartlett, the owner of Indigo Safaris and an underwater photojournalist. Christopher has been writing and shooting for diving and marine conservation publications since 2007. Although he has much less time to write these days, he is still active, with articles in Dive Travel Adventures, Scubaverse, Oz Diver, X-Ray Mag, Asian Diver, and Scuba Diving in recent years. Christopher has been providing UW photography coaching on trips since 2011, helping novices and advanced photographers alike from camera set up to processing.
You don't need to be interested in photography to enjoy our trips though, generally at least half the people on our trips are divers who just enjoy each other's company, Christopher's bad jokes, and a yarn over dinner or at the bar. Client's on these trips come from across Europe, the UK, and the USA, but share a love of the ocean and its inhabitants, and are interested in conservation and human development.
Christopher speaks English and French fluently, has been known to attempt to fix the world in Spanish using only the present tense, and can curse with reasonable proficiency in German and Dutch.
You don't need to be interested in photography to enjoy our trips though, generally at least half the people on our trips are divers who just enjoy each other's company, Christopher's bad jokes, and a yarn over dinner or at the bar. Client's on these trips come from across Europe, the UK, and the USA, but share a love of the ocean and its inhabitants, and are interested in conservation and human development.
Christopher speaks English and French fluently, has been known to attempt to fix the world in Spanish using only the present tense, and can curse with reasonable proficiency in German and Dutch.
DIVING DEALS 2025 & 2026
ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC, MARCH 2025
Two trips, one self-catering, one 4-star hotel The only known aggregation of adult whale sharks on the planet, meeting to find a mate, big Chilean Devil Rays in mating season too, 50 endemic marine species, stunning caverns, and some cool wrecks. Plus endemic bird life, loads of history, great hikes, all on the known universe's remotest island with a dive centre. From £1260 GBP self-catering, £1985 GBP hotel Full details here |
DOMINICA SPERM WHALE SWIMS
May and December 2025 8-night trips Jungle Bay Resort Double/twin occupancy with full breakfast $5740 USD pp Single occupancy with full breakfast $6700 USD Soufriere Guest House or Rosehill Heights Double/twin occupancy self-catering $4995 USD pp Single occupancy self-catering $5300 USD pp full details here |
ORCAS & MOBULAS - SEA OF CORTEZ, MEXICO
July 6th to 13th, 2025 7-night liveaboard, Naultius Undersea with aerial support. An amazing opportunity to get in the water with Orcas and thousands of Mobulas. ONLY 11 CLIENTS ON A 19-BERTH BOAT $4145 USD per person sharing. $5185 USD single occupancy Only 11 client spots on board. Limited availability Full details here |
STRIPED MARLIN AND THE MEXICAN SARDINE RUN
October 19th to 26th, 2025 7-night liveaboard, Nautilus Explorer. Witness one of the largest sardine hunts in the world, snorkel with striped marlin , California sea lions, dolphins, wahoo, and more. Dive the SS Independence and a WW1 submarine wreck From $3355 USD per person sharing. Only 11 client spots on board. Full details here |
HUMPBACK WHALES - TURKS AND CAICOS
Escorted trip, 6 to 13th March, 2026
7 nights Tradewinds Suites, return domestic flights, 12 half-day sessions, maximum 8 clients; $3500 USD per person sharing.
$4300 USD single occupancy. Free photography coaching.
Escorted trip, 6 to 13th March, 2026
7 nights Tradewinds Suites, return domestic flights, 12 half-day sessions, maximum 8 clients; $3500 USD per person sharing.
$4300 USD single occupancy. Free photography coaching.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
September 29 to October 13, 2025: Loloata and Tufi Resorts. 14 nights, 40 dives, half board on Loloata, full board at Tufi, domestic flights included, with 2 nights and 16 dives free. 4300 USD
https://www.bestofpng.com/loloata_tufi_dive_trip.html
Liveaboard 5-15 September 2025 on the Febrina: 35 dives at the Inimitable Witu Islands, Fathers Reefs, and Kimbe Bay, on this 9-client boat. The most living reefs you will see in your life. Only 9 seats - 400 USD discount, now 4590 USD (without domestic flights). Possible to combine with the Goroka Festival.
https://www.bestofpng.com/mv_febrina_escorted_photography_trip_2025.html
Liveaboard 2-13 October 2026 on the Febrina: 38 dives in Kimbe Bay, at the Inimitable Witu Islands, around New Hanover, and New Ireland, on this 9-client boat. The most living reefs you will see in your life. Only 9 spaces - 300 USD off, now 4940 USD (without domestic flights).
DIVE RESORT PACKAGES
10-night diving packages, full board (except Loloata, half board only), domestic flights. Snorkel equipment rental not included. Excluding international flights.
3 nights Loloata 7 nights Tufi, 20 P: $2990
3 nights Loloata 7 nights Walindi, 20 P: S3220
3 nights Loloata 7 nights Lissenung, 20 P $2780
14-night diving packages, full board (exceptLoloata, half board), domestic flights. Snorkel equipment rental not included. Excluding international flights.
Tufi and Loloata Resort 30 dives $3930
Walindi and Loloata Resort 28 dives $4150
Lissenung and Loloata Resort 31 dives $3755
Lissenung and Walindi 27 dives $4540
Tufi and Walindi 27 dives $4890
Tufi and Lissenung 30 dives $4550
FOR MORE PAPUA NEW GJUINEA INFORMATION AND OUR INCREDIBLE LAND TOURS, VISIT WWW.BESTOFPNG.COM
ST. HELENA, ATLANTIC
March 2025. The only known aggregation of adult whale sharks on the planet, Chilean devil rays, 50 endemic species, superb caves, and shipwrecks. Water at 26C.
28/02 to 10/03 March 2024 1290 GBP in bungalows
07 to 16 March 2023 1985 GBP Mantis Hotel 4-star
Flights not included Johannesburg – Saint Helena – Johannesburg from 980 Euros.
https://www.indigosafaris.com/saint-helena-island-escorted.html
MEXICO
Orcas and thousands of mobulas, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, July 6-13, 2025. 7 nights cruise aboard Undersea Hunter, with air support. An incredible opportunity to enter the water with orcas and thousands of mobulas. Only 11 customers on board.
4150 USD.
https://www.indigosafaris.com/orcas-and-mobulas-sea-of-cortez.html
Mexican sardine run, striped marlins, dolphins, mahi-mahi, whales, Magdalene Bay. 19 to 26 October 2025 Snorkelling and diving. 7 nights liveaboard Nautilus Explorer, full board. 3355 USD.
https://www.indigosafaris.com/striped-marlin-and-the-mexican-sardine-run.html
Socorro May 3-11, Nautilus Under Sea, from $3935 USD plus $860 park fees.
Diving only, incredible giant manta action, lots of different shark species, dolphins, and sometimes whales.
https://www.indigosafaris.com/nautilus_undersea_may_2026.html
DOMINICA, THE BLACK PEARL OF THE CARIBBEAN
Swim with sperm whales
8-night trips, from 4700 USD, 6 people per trip. Resident sperm whales. 4 species of dolphins, pilot whales and false killer whales per time. A very educational week. I have escorted 24 trips in Dominica.
https://www.indigosafaris.com/sperm-whales-dominica.html
Dive the best coral reefs in the Windward Islands, West Indies, in an authentic setting
7 nights Soufriere Guesthouse with 12 dives from $900
7 nights Jungle Bay Resort, 5 stars, with 12 dives from $1895
https://www.indigosafaris.com/dominicadiving.html
EAST AFRICA
ZANZIBAR ISLAND
7 nights Sunset Bungalow, Zanzibar, from $1200
7 nights with breakfast, 12 dives, transfers
7 nights Royal Zanzibar Resort, from $1990
7 nights All Inclusive, 12 dives, transfers
7 nights Gold Resort and Spa, Zanzibar from $2350 including 20% discount
7 nights with half board, 12 dives, transfers
PEMBA ISLAND
7 nights Afro Divers, Pemba from $1450
7 nights half board, 12 dives, Zanzibar domestic flights, transfers
7 nights The Aiyana Luxury Resort and Spa, Pemba from $3320
7 nights half board, 12 dives, Zanzibae domestic flights, transfers
MAFIA ISLAND
7 nights Mafia Island Lodge, Mafia from $1590
7 nights half board, 10 dives, domestic flights, transfers
7 nights Kivulini Lodge, Mafia from $1430
7 nights with half board, 10 dives, domestic flights, transfers
SAFARI & DIVING
10 nights: 7 nights Zanzibar & 4 nights Selous Safari from $3250
7 nights to 7 nights Royal Zanzibar All Inclusive, 3 nights safari at Selous Wilderness Camp, full board. 10 dives, 2 safari trips per day, domestic flight, transfers
12 nights: 7 nights Zanzibar & 5 nights South Tanzania Safari from $5900
7 nights at Royal Zanzibar All Inclusive, 3 nights at Rufiji River Camp at Selous & 2 nights at Ruaha River Camp on full board basis. 10 dives, 2 safari trips per day, domestic flights, transfers, and park fees
10 nights in Kenya: 3 nights Masai Mara Safari, 7 nights Watamu with 10 dives
Full board safari, 10 dives, 2 safari trips per day, domestic flights, transfers, and park fees
MOZAMBIQUE
SOUTHERN MOZAMBIQUE
South Africa and South Mozambique – 12 nights from $1300
4 nights SeaXplore Sodwana, 5 nights Ponta do Ouro, 3 nights Tembe Elephant Park safari.
6 reef dives in South Africa plus 6 reef dives and 2 shark dives in Mozambique, 6 safari viewing trips in Tembe, South Africa, with car rental.
Ponta do Ouro Sharks & Rays 8 nights, 12 dives, safari from $1050
9 nights Ponto d'Ouro, 10 reef dives, 2 shark dives at Pinnacles, 1 day safari Parque Nacional do Maputo return transfers from Maputo. More than 12 species of sharks between October and April
CENTRAL MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique Mantas & Sharks – 7 nights from $1100
7 nights B&B Morrongulo Beach Lodge. With transfers and 12 dives.
Morrongulo is excellent for giant mantas, as well as other rays and sharks, groupers. Morrongulo is wild, only 1 dive center, and no other tourists
Manta & Whale Sharks – 9 nights from $1650
4 nights B&B Casa Babi in Vilanculos & 5 nights B&B Morrongulo.
6 reef dives in Vilanculos, 8 reef dives in Morrongulo, with transfers.
Total Central 14 nights from $350
4 nights B&B Casa Babi in Vilanculos, 5 nights B&B Morrongulo & 5 nights B&B Casa do Mar, Tofo. 6 dives in Vilanculos, 8 dives in Morrongulo, 8 dives in Tofo, with transfers
SAFARI EXTENSIONS
Add a safari in South Africa – price for every pocket
South Africa – 4 days Tembe Elephant Lodge from $550
3 nights in Tembe Éléphant. Full board lodge with 2 safari outings per day in a specialized 4x4, with car rental with insurance.
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/ac3d3ca0-94e5-42ee-8abc-c4f6411f2bbd?m=d
South Africa – 4 Days Entabeni Game Reserve from $650
With road transfers three hours from Johannesburg
3 nights at Ranger Bushcamp on full board with 2 safari trips per day in a specialized 4x4.
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/f79d6337-de44-42c0-8d4b-ab43e570532a
South Africa – 4 Days Hluhluwe to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge from $950
3 nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve on a full board basis with 2 safari trips per day in a specialized 4x4, with car rental with insurance. 4th night free in May and June
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/5d6b41f8-228b-61a0-8150-67deb16d2b3a?m=d
South Africa – 4 Days Greater Kruger Safari in Klaserie Private Reserve from $1150
Without domestic flights
3 nights at nThambo Safari Lodge in full board with 2 safari trips per day in a specialized 4x4.
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/f33f0b83-c77d-6b86-1647-ac481d5c16f8
ZANZIBAR ISLAND
7 nights Sunset Bungalow, Zanzibar, from $1200
7 nights with breakfast, 12 dives, transfers
7 nights Royal Zanzibar Resort, from $1990
7 nights All Inclusive, 12 dives, transfers
7 nights Gold Resort and Spa, Zanzibar from $2350 including 20% discount
7 nights with half board, 12 dives, transfers
PEMBA ISLAND
7 nights Afro Divers, Pemba from $1450
7 nights half board, 12 dives, Zanzibar domestic flights, transfers
7 nights The Aiyana Luxury Resort and Spa, Pemba from $3320
7 nights half board, 12 dives, Zanzibae domestic flights, transfers
MAFIA ISLAND
7 nights Mafia Island Lodge, Mafia from $1590
7 nights half board, 10 dives, domestic flights, transfers
7 nights Kivulini Lodge, Mafia from $1430
7 nights with half board, 10 dives, domestic flights, transfers
SAFARI & DIVING
10 nights: 7 nights Zanzibar & 4 nights Selous Safari from $3250
7 nights to 7 nights Royal Zanzibar All Inclusive, 3 nights safari at Selous Wilderness Camp, full board. 10 dives, 2 safari trips per day, domestic flight, transfers
12 nights: 7 nights Zanzibar & 5 nights South Tanzania Safari from $5900
7 nights at Royal Zanzibar All Inclusive, 3 nights at Rufiji River Camp at Selous & 2 nights at Ruaha River Camp on full board basis. 10 dives, 2 safari trips per day, domestic flights, transfers, and park fees
10 nights in Kenya: 3 nights Masai Mara Safari, 7 nights Watamu with 10 dives
Full board safari, 10 dives, 2 safari trips per day, domestic flights, transfers, and park fees
MOZAMBIQUE
SOUTHERN MOZAMBIQUE
South Africa and South Mozambique – 12 nights from $1300
4 nights SeaXplore Sodwana, 5 nights Ponta do Ouro, 3 nights Tembe Elephant Park safari.
6 reef dives in South Africa plus 6 reef dives and 2 shark dives in Mozambique, 6 safari viewing trips in Tembe, South Africa, with car rental.
Ponta do Ouro Sharks & Rays 8 nights, 12 dives, safari from $1050
9 nights Ponto d'Ouro, 10 reef dives, 2 shark dives at Pinnacles, 1 day safari Parque Nacional do Maputo return transfers from Maputo. More than 12 species of sharks between October and April
CENTRAL MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique Mantas & Sharks – 7 nights from $1100
7 nights B&B Morrongulo Beach Lodge. With transfers and 12 dives.
Morrongulo is excellent for giant mantas, as well as other rays and sharks, groupers. Morrongulo is wild, only 1 dive center, and no other tourists
Manta & Whale Sharks – 9 nights from $1650
4 nights B&B Casa Babi in Vilanculos & 5 nights B&B Morrongulo.
6 reef dives in Vilanculos, 8 reef dives in Morrongulo, with transfers.
Total Central 14 nights from $350
4 nights B&B Casa Babi in Vilanculos, 5 nights B&B Morrongulo & 5 nights B&B Casa do Mar, Tofo. 6 dives in Vilanculos, 8 dives in Morrongulo, 8 dives in Tofo, with transfers
SAFARI EXTENSIONS
Add a safari in South Africa – price for every pocket
South Africa – 4 days Tembe Elephant Lodge from $550
3 nights in Tembe Éléphant. Full board lodge with 2 safari outings per day in a specialized 4x4, with car rental with insurance.
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/ac3d3ca0-94e5-42ee-8abc-c4f6411f2bbd?m=d
South Africa – 4 Days Entabeni Game Reserve from $650
With road transfers three hours from Johannesburg
3 nights at Ranger Bushcamp on full board with 2 safari trips per day in a specialized 4x4.
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/f79d6337-de44-42c0-8d4b-ab43e570532a
South Africa – 4 Days Hluhluwe to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge from $950
3 nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve on a full board basis with 2 safari trips per day in a specialized 4x4, with car rental with insurance. 4th night free in May and June
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/5d6b41f8-228b-61a0-8150-67deb16d2b3a?m=d
South Africa – 4 Days Greater Kruger Safari in Klaserie Private Reserve from $1150
Without domestic flights
3 nights at nThambo Safari Lodge in full board with 2 safari trips per day in a specialized 4x4.
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/f33f0b83-c77d-6b86-1647-ac481d5c16f8
SOUTH AFRICA SHARK DIVING SPECIALS
Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks, Agulhas House - 7 nights full board, 995 EUR
7 nights’ full board in Umkomaas, 8 reef and wreck dives, 2 baited cageless shark dives, nitrox, transfers
Sodwana Bay, SeaExplore - 7 nights B&B, 13,075 ZAR
7 nights’ B&B in Sodwana, 6 dives 2-mile reef, 6 dives far reefs, nitrox, car hire
Aliwal Shoal and Sodwana Bay - 9 nights B&B, from 24,500 ZAR
5 nights Umkomaas at Agulhas House, 4 nights Sodwana at SeaXplore, 6 Aliwal Shoal dives, 2 baited shark dives, 2 dives Sodwana 2-mile reef, 4 dives Sodwana far reefs, car hire with full insurance
7 nights’ full board in Umkomaas, 8 reef and wreck dives, 2 baited cageless shark dives, nitrox, transfers
Sodwana Bay, SeaExplore - 7 nights B&B, 13,075 ZAR
7 nights’ B&B in Sodwana, 6 dives 2-mile reef, 6 dives far reefs, nitrox, car hire
Aliwal Shoal and Sodwana Bay - 9 nights B&B, from 24,500 ZAR
5 nights Umkomaas at Agulhas House, 4 nights Sodwana at SeaXplore, 6 Aliwal Shoal dives, 2 baited shark dives, 2 dives Sodwana 2-mile reef, 4 dives Sodwana far reefs, car hire with full insurance
SOUTH AFRICA DIVING AND SAFARI COMBINATIONS
South African Sharks & Safari, 12 nights:
Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve, from 31,795 ZAR
9 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, 12 reef dives, 2 baited cageless shark dives, 3 nights’ full board accommodation in a safari lodge with morning and afternoon game drives in Nambiti Big 5 reserve, transfers car hire with full insurance
South African Sharks & Safari Extended Mix, 14 nights:
Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve from 38,070 ZAR
11 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, 14 reef dives, 4 baited cageless shark dives, 3 nights’ full board accommodation in a safari lodge with morning and afternoon game drives in Nambiti Big 5 reserve, car hire with full insurance
Best of KZN South African Sharks and Safari, 14 nights:
Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve from 34,600 ZAR
15 reef & 4 baited cageless shark dives at Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal & Sodwana Bay, 3 nights’ safari with 2 daily safari drives, hire car
Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve, from 31,795 ZAR
9 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, 12 reef dives, 2 baited cageless shark dives, 3 nights’ full board accommodation in a safari lodge with morning and afternoon game drives in Nambiti Big 5 reserve, transfers car hire with full insurance
South African Sharks & Safari Extended Mix, 14 nights:
Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve from 38,070 ZAR
11 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, 14 reef dives, 4 baited cageless shark dives, 3 nights’ full board accommodation in a safari lodge with morning and afternoon game drives in Nambiti Big 5 reserve, car hire with full insurance
Best of KZN South African Sharks and Safari, 14 nights:
Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay, Nambiti Game Reserve from 34,600 ZAR
15 reef & 4 baited cageless shark dives at Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal & Sodwana Bay, 3 nights’ safari with 2 daily safari drives, hire car
INDONESIA
NAD Lembeh, Coral Eye Bangka, Siladen Island Private Resort Bunaken NP
3950 EUROS per person sharing - book by 28 February
15 nights with 31 boat dives, 5 house reef dives, airport transfers
Our favourite Lembeh centre - owned and run by photographers, only 2 clients per guide, perfect camera room
And the two best locations for Bankga and Bunaken, with great hosting and food
email [email protected] for more info
3950 EUROS per person sharing - book by 28 February
15 nights with 31 boat dives, 5 house reef dives, airport transfers
Our favourite Lembeh centre - owned and run by photographers, only 2 clients per guide, perfect camera room
And the two best locations for Bankga and Bunaken, with great hosting and food
email [email protected] for more info
BALI LAND-BASED DIVE SAFARIS
Bali Safari 12 nights B&B, 21 dives, 4 resorts from $2800
The itinerary includes both shore and boat-diving, and encompasses a wide variety of dives: walls, muck, wrecks, reefs, drifts, with opportunities for macro and wide-angle photography from tiny critters to large pelagics like Manta rays and Mola Mola in season. Includes all transfers, diving, breakfasts and land tours.
The itinerary includes both shore and boat-diving, and encompasses a wide variety of dives: walls, muck, wrecks, reefs, drifts, with opportunities for macro and wide-angle photography from tiny critters to large pelagics like Manta rays and Mola Mola in season. Includes all transfers, diving, breakfasts and land tours.
