From Random:

Florida Keys History of Diving Museum is celebrating their 3rd birthday (anniversary) this coming September. On September 19, 2009, they are offering 50% off admission fee whole day. Not only that, kids under 12 get in FREE!

According to their website, they will have a birthday cake and blow the candles around 12 noon. Some specials at the Museum Store as well as Museum Tour.

They also offer monthly seminars for those who are interested.

Check out: http://www.divingmuseum.com/

Happy 3rd Birthday, History of Diving Museum!!!

From random search:

Because our Dive T-shirt RunnerUp was pretty popular post, we're doing the similar post. This time, it's all about Win Free Dive Trip (or Dives). The title of the post is linked to the website. Do let us know if you know any other offers available to divers.

• Win a Free Dive in Solitary Islands Marine Park with Jetty Dives- Photo Contest
  Jetty Dives in Australia is running Monthly Dive Photo Contest. The only catch is the photo needs to be a work during their dive boat trip.
• Win a Dive Trip for 2 to Fiji by Dive Zeo and Matava
  Although it is a link to the post on ScubaBoard.com, Dive Zero is offering a Top Point Leader contest. The one that has the most point will win a dive trip for 2 to Fiji!
  Don't forget to check out: http://www.divezero.com
• Northwoods Trash & Treasure Dive
  YMCA of Northwoods and Mobile Divers LLC are hosting Northwoods Trash and Treasure Dive on Sept. 19, 2009 in Lake Metonga, WI. Some of the best prizes include a 6 nights 7 days trip to St. Croix, USVI to Apex Regulators to Suunto Dive Computer to Aqua Lung Sling Shot Fins. 
• Win a Free Dive Trip with Jeanne-II
  Jeanne-II, run by Capt. Bill who is also the president of Eastern Dive Boat Association is offering a Free Dive Trip giveaway when you fill their Registration Form! (Don't worry, they don't spam you.) Scroll down to the bottom for more info.
• Win Free Blackbeard Trip & more
  Offered by the Great American Diving Comany in conjunction with their Back-to-School sale, you have a chance to win a trip with Blackbeard!
• Red Sea Safari Underwater Photo Contest
  If you enter their monthly underwater photo contest and are selected as the photo of the month, you'll be automatically entered in their big prize draw - Free Stay, Transfer and 5 days of Unlimited Diving.
• Discover Dominica Photo Contest - a paid trip to Dominica!
  US Residents only - submit your photo exploring mother nature and win a trip to Dominica for 2!
• Win a Free Trip to Bay Island Beach Resort in Roatan by Texas Clipper
  Submit your photo of incredible marine life, divers, and the graunder of the Texas Clipper beneath the water. Contest detail is on the right side of the page. 

We hope that this can keep you busy for a little while! Good Luck and have a great weekend!

From our (small) inbox:

Good thing that people keep us busy, there are a lot of end of summer deals going on and it's really sad that we cannot keep up to post every single deal that come our way. But we must post this...

Divi Resorts are offering really hot summer special right now. The one in Bonaire offers diving facility and the accommodation starts from $102 per night for a spacious studio unit. What's more, children under 15 will stay free, and if they are younger than 12, they stay free and eat free!

For more info: http://www.ownersperspective.co.uk/sizzling-summer-sales-in-caribbean-offered-by-divi-resorts/

And Divi Resort website: http://www.diviresorts.com/index.html

From our (small) inbox:

Micronesian Divers Association has announced the Marine Awareness Contest. According to the details, they will accept anything from Posters, Eassays, photos, radio ads, songs you wrote etc., technically everything. The catch is... each entry must contain clear message on Guam's Marine Environment and how it's affecting local marine environment such as rivers and oceans.

Winners (four set of two) will win a series of scuba diving instruction (worth more than USD$600), from open water class to rescue course.

Anyone over the age of 14 can participate in this contest and the deadline is October 14, 2009.

Check out the post on GuamPDN: http://bit.ly/7bEoJ
And check out Micronesian Divers Association, Inc: http://www.mdaguam.com/

Pass the word on to someone who may be interested!

From tips:

Allmarine.com will be releasing the 3 disc Boaters Educational DVD set within ... 60 days. (hint hint) To celebrate this, they are offering this great advertising opportunity for those who are in Marine Business (Scuba Dive Boat Operations, Scuba Dive shops, Marine Conservations, Marine related Tourisms... the list goes on...) But they are only going to accept 5 paid advertisers/brochures in a box set... Yup, you read it right - 5, five, and ONLY FIVE!!!

For those who are interested, even if you want to get some info, send an e-mail to Brian. And mention you read the post about "Boaters Educational DVD Advertising Opportunity" on "DivingList" in your e-mail.

They can show you samples & provide other details for this opportunity. Also, they are accepting PRE-Order of this DVD set for retailers.

Also... don't forget to check out: http://allmarine.com/

Space really is limited - who's up for a good advertisement???

From random visit to the site:

We ran into this website, Miss-Scuba.com and realized that they are also doing the give-away. There are 2...

1. Enter to win One of the Miss Scuba Vortex Thermals
   To enter, you need to subscribe their newsletter and forward the newsletter to 5 of your scuba girls.
   
   "We want to spread the word. Miss Scuba was designed to bring women together from all over the world who share enthusiasm about diving, travel and adventure. Forward this e-mail to five of your girlfriends and you will automatically enter to win one of three Miss Scuba Designer Vortex Thermals. Please CC info@miss-scuba.com in your e-mail, so we know who you sent it to and we can include them in our newsletter next month!" - Quoted from Miss-Scuba.com
   
   
2. Enter to win Scuba Pro Rash Guard
   To enter, send in your unique experience about scuba diving to info@miss-scuba.com... that's it.
   
   "We are always eager to share the good, the bad and the unique about dive destinations around the world, so woman can prepare themselves for their next journey, get ideas of new destinations or live the adventures life through others' story. As you can see in our Journeys, you do not have to be a journalist to write compelling stories!

   Send us a write-up of your dive experience and you will enter to win a Scubapro Hybrid T Rash Guard! We will randomly pick one winner. Please put Bribe 4 in the subject of your e-mail!" Quoted from Miss-Scuba.com

Are you ready to be bribed?

From Twitter & Insider Tip:

As you may remember, we published Dive T-shirts Runner Up not so long ago. This is another follow-up post.

We are posting a coupon code from one of scuba diving T-shirts stores today... Shop Scuba Steve!

If you use "SCUBA" at Check Out, you will receive $50 off when you purchase $150 or more.

Check them out on the web: http://www.shopscubasteve.com/

Also... we have heard that there are limited amount of Ladies Dive Junkie t-shirts available as new collection may be introduced this fall. And let us remind you that, as a wearer of their Ts, they are pretty hefty. And of course, they have very cool designs. So you better hurry...

Check Out: http://www.divejunkie.com.sg/

What are you going to wear today?

From Our Twitter Following:

As we reflect back on how our website grew, we realized we had to go back to the source of the word-spreading and return the love back to people who have helped us where we are today. So, we went back to Twitter. We speak to a lot of people there, some reply back, some ignore, some retweet our post, and some send the love back to us. (yup, we've been lucky.)

So today, we're featuring one of our tweeps (Twitter Peeps), @new_horizon

New Horizon, the premium dive charter, offers great scuba diving and snorkeling tour in Cairns, Australia. How great is it, you may ask. Let us start by saying that they have 6 reefs they can take you to. (did we say Great Barrier Reefs?) They also do this by taking only a small group of people at a time so that you get full attention you deserve during the trip. Not only that, they include all meals, offer hot shower and towels & linens etc. to list a few. And you know what they want you to bring out of everything? "Be ready for a fantastic time."

Their diving package starts from AU$160 (as of today, it's about 137 US dollars.) for 4 dives. What's more, all paid dives include all necessary scuba diving equipment at no extra charge. Who would offer that nowadays!!!

Let us also add that peeps from New Horizon will answer you if you have any questions. They will talk to you on Twitter, e-mail, or whatever. You may wonder why we bolded letters - it's important that you ask questions, it's very important any dive operators answer honestly & clearly in your language so that you have fab experience.

Check out: http://www.reefcharter.com

And check out the Great Barrier Reef Bog by New Horizon: http://blog.reefcharter.com/

And follow them on Twitter for the information on the Great Barrier Reef & Aussie Diving: http://www.twitter.com/new_horizon

New Horizon, here we come!

From... um... Random Visiting:

With a lack of visiting everyone's website listed any as a bio on Twitter profiles, we missed this announcement.

Scuba-Dive.org is running Best Dive Stories contest. To make the story short, send the "best" scuba diving story you've got to Scuba-Dive.org (it could be any experience from seeing some rare creature underwater to great dive experience to bad experience ending seriously cool. The winner of this contest will be receive Canon G10 with underwater housing and Sea & Sea YS17 strobe!!! No way! This 1st prize will be a great companion to your next dive trip.

The deadline for the submission is November 1, 2009. The judges are the writers and editors of Scuba-Dive.org.

So, get your writing mode in high gear. Submit your story to Scuba-Dive.org and let's win!

For more information, visit: http://scuba-dive.org/

Good Luck!!!

From Random Search:

There are a lot of dive destinations you can look up online. You may want to go far, to the other side of the world... And as always, how much is it going to cost us to still dive, with air in our tanks!

Well, SSthorfinn has a deal for you. They have this delicious Truck Lagoon package that saves you about $400 a week. It's called "Hard Time Special." Now, if you visit below page, it'll list all the savings.

Check out: http://www.thorfinn.net/truk_lagoon_packages.asp

So, how about Truk Lagoon?

From our (small) inbox:

Got a note earlier today on Sipadan Specials with Karabi Divers in Thailand. The deal includes 5 boat dives, unlimited house reef dives, 3 meals a day, and tanks and weights etc. to list a few.

Check out: http://www.krabidivers.com/2009/08/18/sipadan-specials-4-days-unlimited-diving/

From Reader Tip:

Got a tip that Aquapac, UK-based top quality waterproof protective case company, is offering a clearance sale on Waterproof Backpack. Now... this offer is for the US customers.

The backpack is 100% PVC free, has large pockets inside, removable support etc. etc... to list a few.

Better yet... it's half off! The downside is you cannot get this at this price if the stock is gone.

Check out their website: http://www.aquapac.net/usstore/wet-dry-25l-br-waterproof-backpack-br-code-780-2088-0.html

From reader tips:

First of all, we'd like to thank our readers because we've gotten many e-mails and @ & Direct Messages on Twitter in regards to our Dive T-shirts Runner Up posted this past weekend. Your kind words go a long way. You guys really rock. Please keep it coming!

First entry today is... Neutral Dive Gear. They kindly @replied us on Twitter letting us know that they are doing some specials earlier today. Most of the items are $10 - $15 off the regular price. Can you believe that?

Check out the Men's Clearance: http://www.neutraldivegear.com/category-s/39.htm
Check out the Women's Clearance: http://www.neutraldivegear.com/category-s/40.htm

Second entry is... Designated Diver. Another T-shirts company that we missed but reported by one of our readers. Their Manta Ray t-shirt is really fab... It's on our shopping list.

Check out their store: http://www.designateddiver.com/

Although no coupon or discount code is reported as of today, you can check out their Weekly Specials. This week, they are running 10% off on Women's Dive Ts.

http://www.designatedsports.com/weekly_special.htm

Last entry of the Day is... Wine. No, we don't want you to mix diving and wine. But we want you to support them by purchasing the wines from Shark Trust Wine! The part of the profit is donated to Shark Conservation. So if you are a wine & shark lover, what's the better way to purchase a bottle from Shark Trust Wine and have them donate a part of your purchase!

Check them out on the web: http://www.sharktrustwines.com/

From... list.

So, we always wanted to do this but needed some time to research. And we also wanted to know what kind of things dive peeps would look for when purchasing cool-lookin' dive Ts. Of course, you don't want the same one that your dive buddy has. You want to make him/her say "where did you get this t-shirt???" Don't worry, we did some research for you. We also asked around. Below is the list of peeps that sell cool-lookin' T-shirts. Remember, this is based on our research and not one soul paid us to list them, so it's a PURE list. We are sure there are more. If you find any that are not listed, make sure to keep us posted. (The list is not in any order...)

• Deep Down: http://www.deepdowndive.com/index.html
  They've got some cool-looking fish Ts we've seen.
  
• Scuba Diver Girls: http://scubadivergirls.com/shopping/
  Hey, Pink is Cool.
  
• Neutral Dive Gear: http://www.neutraldivegear.com
  If you want a cool NDG wave logo hat, make sure to use DIVINGLIST at check out for 15% off
  Otherwise use TWITTER for 10% off
• Dive Bunnie: http://www.divebunnie.com/shopping.asp
  Hey, Bunnie is cool.
• Liquid Productions, LLC Store: http://shop.liquidproductionsllc.com/category.sc?categoryId=5
  Use LPFreeShip at check out for Free Shipping
• Fish Pie T-shirts & Gifts: http://www.fishpie.com/
  
• LIQUID: Facebook Page
  They are selling Ts off of Facebook. Prices listed there also.
• Dive Junkie: http://www.divejunkie.com.sg/
  Their Ts are one of our favorites that people often ask us about. Customer Service is fab.
• Bad Divers: http://baddivers.com/tshirt.html
  Doesn't have to be a bad diver to purchase.
• Shop Scuba Steve: http://www.shopscubasteve.com/
  The most cool-lookin' splash page for a dive t-shirt site we've been to. Love the diver logo.
  
• Seven Tenth Dive Wear: http://www.seventenths.com/store/index.php
  They have some specials here: http://www.seventenths.com/store/specials.php
• ZooZoo2: http://www.zoozoo2.com/scuba_clothing_m.html
  This UK based "snow, water, & dust" T-shirt company sells Endangered Speices List Ts to check out.
  

Hope this satisfies your weekend dive apparel cravings! Have a safe dive this weekend!

From Random Search:

Travel, Travel, Travel... So you decided to go away. How do you search the deals?

We ran into this site, DealBase. You can see the list of hotels that are offering deals and in addition to that, the dive hotels/resorts can list deals there.

Check out: http://www.dealbase.com/Diving-hotel-deals

From... our (small) inbox:

We previously posted K2 Scuba Tusa blowout sale, but... K2 Scuba is running a dive light sale with unbeatable price because of YOU!

Here's some run-down from Tusa.com on this Dive Light:
The TUL-300 boasts a 4.8W LED with a 42 degree beam angle that is ideal for a daytime light or is powerful enough for a night time primary or backup. A compact and streamlined anodized aluminum body with triple o-ring screwed battery compartment and magnetic switch combine for a depth rating of 400ft/120m.

And of course, our curiosity has taken over and we ran a bit of search for you to see if they really had the lowest price... Yes, they did!

Don't forget - they have 365 days return policy and Free Shipping over $100.

Check Out: http://www.k2scuba.com/product_description.php?category=20&sub_cat=73&product=569

And don't forget to check their Seasonal Blowout page: http://www.k2scuba.com/blowouts.php because you never know.

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From Twitter:

The Dive Shack, the dive store based out in San Diego, CA, is offering Rental Sea Quest Pro QD BCD on sale. Available sizes are XS, SM, ML, LG, XL, and XXL and it's at $250.00 plus tax while supplies last.

For more information, contact The Dive Shack @ (619) 447-7400.
And visit them on the web: http://www.gotodiveshack.com/

From Twitter:

Got a tip from our new tweeting buddy, @LasseHarkanen, that Coca-Cola (yes, that Coke.) and the Honua Kai Cafe Resort & Spa in Ka'anapali, Maui (Hawaii) have been running sweepstakes!

For those who do not know, Coke has their own reward program called My Coke Reward. You drink Coke, go to the website, http://www.mycokerewards.com, sign up, enter the number on the bottle cap. (no purchase necessary) As you gain points, you have a choice of using your points to exchange with "goods" or to enter yourself in one of those sweepstakes like a vacation to the beautiful island of Maui!

The lucky winner of sweepstakes will receive 2 round trip tickets to Maui by Delta Airline AND 6 night stay in their villa at Honua Kai Cafe Resort & Spa.

Now, we did a bit of researches on this resort, Honua Kai Cafe, as we never had an opportunity to check it out until our reader's tip. According to the press release, the Honua Kai Cafe in Maui has just opened in January, 2009, in the Northern part of Maui. The published rate for this year runs anywhere from $400/night. The resort will be expanding more in the year of 2010. Amenities that were listed in the press release left us in day-dreaming as the resort is located right on the beach (1 1/2miles of beach path, according to the PR), incredible pool with cabanas, their spa service etc., not to mention that Maui's celebrity chef, James McDonald, is running the gourmet cafe on the premises. (you can read their press release HERE.)

So, if you are a Coca-Cola drinker (or any line of drinks that Coke sells...), why not play @ MyCokeRewards.com, enter yourself in the sweepstake to the FREE trip to Honua Kai Cafe in Maui!!! (and you have our blessings.)

For more information on this sweepstake, visit: http://www.honuakaicafe.com/win-a-vacation-at-the-honua-kai-from-coke.html
For more information on Honua Kai Cafe, visit them on the web: http://www.honuakaicafe.com/

If you are looking for a great information on visiting Hawaii, you must visit: http://www.govisithawaii.com
Or you can follow Go Visit Hawaii on Twitter: @GoVisitHawaii

We also would like to hear some news about this resort if you ever visited them.

We must include this because we care deeply about you and diving safety... Try "WATER" in stead of caffeine when you are on a dive trip! Hydration is very important.

PS> while browsing their website, we notice the word "discount code." If you follow this link, it'll get you to the page where it lists discount codes that you can use for your next resevation at Honua Kai. (http://www.honuakaicafe.com/honua-kai-discount-code.html)

From Search:

We came across interesting blog, Siam Dive 'n Liveaboard Travel. And caught our eyes... ah, 14 Free Nitrox if you book your trip at least 3 months before. And more.

Check Out: http://siamdivers.com/blog/?p=127

Make sure to scroll down and look at the left side... They have quite a few blog entries with discounts.

From Press Release:

We know Cozumel is the hot place for divers. So here's some good news!

The press release we received today mentioned that there's a big sale going on at Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort. The thing is... you have to book the trip by the end of today (11:59PM EST), 8/7.

The discount is applied to any night of the week, and the price ($49) includes hotel tax and the parking. The travel must be completed by now to October 31, 2009, and there is a minimum stay of 4 nights. According to our research, as it also says on below website, the resort usually is running about $200/night average. So... now is the time to book.

Check Out: http://www.travel-ticker.com/details.jsp?encId=a09rmj238c0h52l1mtih

From search:

Between the DDos issue with Twitter, Facebook, and other social media outlets earlier today, we looked into some interesting destinations for your dream diving trips. And this site caught our eyes... Galapagosonline.com.

This page lists discounts on Galapagos Cruises to Liveaboard Diving.

http://www.galapagosonline.com/specials.htm

Are you ready to experience one of the most interesting diving there yet?

From Random Search:

How could we miss this... Cayman Airways is celebrating the 41st anniversary with a fabulous deal - the rate is going from $89 each way.

Check out the Press Release HERE

As always, read well and see if there's any restriction that may be applicable to you.

Wow, Cayman just got closer.

From our (small) inbox:

The Diving Almanac is offering free postage and pack to anyone who orders a copy via their website www.divingalmanac.com.

If you've not yet come across this one-of-a-kind publication before, you are in for a treat. It's definately a must have for anyone who dives. Stan Waterman bought a copy and then got no sleep as he spent all night reading it, he was that hooked!

So, what are you waiting for - it's a GREAT read during the Surface Interval, on the airplane, or simply just because!!! And did we say Free Shipping?

Original Press Release is below (published with their permissions):
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Perhaps the best single reference book ever published for divers…the 2009 Diving Almanac is now available

The 2009 edition of the Diving Almanac & Book of Records (www.divingalmanac.com), edited by Jeffrey Gallant, is now published and available. Considered as ‘perhaps the best single reference book ever published for divers’ and ‘the definitive general reference book on diving’ by the diving media, this is the only almanac on the diving world packed with hard-to-find information from around the globe. With 15 chapters covering subjects from military diving, to freediving, oceanography and equipment, the 750 page third edition also contains nearly 500 diving records and 600 Who’s Who of the Diving World.

New features for the 2009 Edition include the Dive Business Directory (The ‘Yellow Pages’ of Diving), a rewritten Photo/Video Chapter by Dr Alex Mustard, a new chapter on Cave Diving by cave explorer/instructor Martin Robson, and a 100 page Year in Review (September 2007 to December 2008).

If you’re looking for a unique published resource about the Diving World, the 2009 Diving Almanac & Book of Records has so many facts and data for everything diving, and is recommended for anyone with an interest in diving, even someone just a bit curious about it. And for trivia junkies, this book is a gold mine.

To order your copy of this one-of-a-kind publication for only US$42 (approx €33/£29), simply log onto www.divingalmanac.com to benefit from free postage and pack

From our (small) inbox:

Got a tip from one of our loyal readers on this incredible opportunity... Fourth Element, the high quality diving thermal protection wear company based out of UK is offering a free diving with a selected dive store in UK/Scotland/Wales/Ireland if you become a part of the Great Britain Dive Team and purchase their GB Dive Team Limited Edition Sweat Shirts. They will send you a special passport along with this cool hoodie so that you can go diving, again for free!

Click HERE for more info.

Take a look at Men's GB Team Sweat Shirt: http://www.fourthelement.com/mens_diveteam_gb.php
And for Women's: http://www.fourthelement.com/womens_diveteam_gb.php

What a nice way to start this week with... a cool hoodie, special passport, and a free dive, not to mention that you can be a part of the Great Britain Dive Team by Fourth Element!

For more information on Fourth Element, visit: http://www.fourthelement.com/