January 15th - 23rd 
Continentals "Red Eye" Departs Newark Sat/Eve. January 15th

  Includes;

• 6 One Tank Boat Dives

• Unlimited Shore Diving (Tanks & Wts. provided)

• FREE Nitrox* Fills (Certified* Nitrox Divers**)

• 7- Night Accommodations (dbl. occ.)

• Breakfast Daily (Buddy Dive Resort Only)

• Airport Transfers

• Transportation to Local Shore Divesites**

Airfare not included, quotes available on request.

One bedroom and studio units available.

Toll FREE 1-877-SCUBA-USA (1-877-728-2287)

Diver Voted #1 Destination  Year After Year

Continental operates scheduled Non-Stop round-trip air service departing Newark Liberty Airport on Saturdays at 11:55 p.m. and arriving in Bonaire on Sundays at 5:30 a.m. (flight #CO1553). The return flight #1556 will depart Bonaire on Sundays at 7:00 a.m. and will arrive into Newark at 10:50 a.m. (flight times seasonal).

Over the last two decades, Bonaire has consistently ranked as the finest snorkeling and scuba diving destination in the Caribbean. A major reason for this prominence is the island's diligent stewardship of its marine resources -- all of the waters off Bonaire's coast have been legally protected since 1979, and it shows.

But there is plenty more to do here. The unusually steady trade winds that wash over the island create ideal conditions for world-class windsurfing, and the sere beauty of its semi-desert landscape is home to an outlandish assortment of wildlife. Iguanas meditatively toast themselves atop the desert rock formations of Washington Slagbaai, while vast orange-pink clouds of flamingoes drift across bone-white salt flats. Divi-divi trees bend into surreal sculptures of the wind itself, and towering cacti stand as reminders of the Caribbean's diverse ecology.

We invite you to explore all these aspects of Bonaire -- and more -- in the pages that follow. Our dive pages offer the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of Bonaire diving on the world wide web, including site descriptions, service providers, and a Marine Park profile.

*Payments : Must be paid in full by above date to receive discount. Credit card payments subject to a 3% surcharge. Minimum deposit is $250 pp. Can not be combined with other discounts
**Transportation provided for scheduled trips to local shore divesites, at the discretion of the trip leader.
***Prices not guaranteed until payment in full has been received and confirmed

Size: 24 miles (39 km) long by 3-7 miles wide, 112 square miles (290 km2). Highest elevation is Brandaris Hill, 784 feet (240 meters).

Climate: Yearly average temperature is 82°F (27.8°C); water temperature of 80°F (26.7°C); rainfall of 22 inches (56 cm); humidity of 76%. Sunny, all year round.

Scuba Diving the St. Lawrence

                               Fall 2010

Underwater enthusiasts will want to dive right into the clear waters of the St. Lawrence River to explore the many wrecks that rest on the riverbed. Some of the best freshwater scuba diving in the world exists in the 1000 Islands region. The water clarity provides excellent underwater visibility. Horizontal visibility of 50-70 feet in 100 depths is not unusual. There is no thermo cline in this area allowing for very comfortable diving temperatures from May through October. Most importantly, Clayton is accessible to many of the quality wrecks that lay on the bottom of the St. Lawrence.

The strong current found in some area of the St. Lawrence River creates excellent drift diving conditions for those who seek artifacts. However, the many islands provide wind protection so divers can always find an alternative site, even in inclement weather.

The St. Lawrence River offers a variety of diving sites from quite challenging to suitable for the novice. Many shipwrecks can be visited in one day trips. Because of the increase in Zebra mussels and DEC water cleanup the river's clarity is tremendous (Usually 60'. or better). Best of all it is within driving distance. 4/5 2 Tank Boat dives Shore Dives Tanks* & Fills Shore Diving where accessible Accommodations Space is limited, reserve your spot now

  
Photos from U.S.S.C.A.

North Carolina's impressive diving conditions are made possible by the state's unique coastal geography and extensive maritime history. The Gulf Stream, carrying the warm, blue water from the Caribbean, produces eddies - areas containing Gulf Stream water but devoid of its strong current. These eddies engulf North Carolina's offshore waters and routinely provide divers with tropical fish, large marine animals, 80-degree water temperatures, and 75+ feet of visibility.

In addition, North Carolina waters have long existed as a segment of the heavily trafficked shipping lanes of the eastern U.S. seaboard. During WWII, Hitler's U-boats terrorized merchant vessels, sending many to their permanent resting ground 100 feet beneath the sea. These tragedies, combined with the long history of vessels claimed by the unforgiving shoals along the Outer Banks, gave North Carolina a virtually unsurpassed collection of shipwrecks and earned its waters the title The Graveyard of the Atlantic.

Bathed by the clear, warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the coast of North Carolina offers some of the best scuba and wreck diving in the United States. Whether interested in sight-seeing, underwater photography, maritime or military history, a technical diver or just beginning, the abundant marine life and numerous shipwrecks of North Carolina offer something for scuba divers of all interests and skill levels.

Payment due in full at the time of the reservation. Any cancellations made 30 days prior to the trip departure must be made in WRITING or by FAX (201-440-9061). Confirmed cancellations will receive a refund, less 10% for administrative processing fees. Cancellations made 29 days or less from the departure date are not eligible for a refund and there is no refund for no-show divers.