Sunrise Divers - Newsletter April 2008

It's never too early to book your next Liveaboard!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came diving during the 2007 - 2008 high season. This has been a very good year for liveaboard diving, with several new boats proving popular such as the Black Manta and Giamani, and old hands such as Colona 6 enjoying continued popularity. The liveaboards here are continually evolving, and Sunrise Divers try to stay ahead of the pack. We are already looking into 2 new boats to offer for next season, and will re evaluate the range of boats that we currently offer - our policy is to look for the best value and best service in all price ranges, so everyone from backpackers to luxury seekers can enjoy their liveaboard cruise.

Remember - all returning liveaboard customers are welcome to a 5% discount on any liveaboard, day trip or dive course, in addition to any early booking or last minute promotion that may exist.

You can check our website to search for the right dive trip to suit your needs - you can find a date search on almost all pages - just enter your travel dates to find out what boats have scheduled trips to match your dates. Or you can start by reviewing a summary of liveaboard options:

• Thailand Liveaboards
• Burma Liveaboards

Schedules are now online for almost all boats for the new season starting October 2008. The high season runs through to May 2009. If you want the best boats, especially at busy times such as Christmas, New Year or Easter, booking in advance is a very good idea. If you're planning a Thailand dive trip in the next year, we hope to hear from you soon.

Dive Komodo - Land of the Dragons

Looking for some great diving this summer? While it may be low season in Thailand, it’s a great time to dive in the rich waters of Komodo. The diving offers everything from pygmy seahorses to giant manta rays as you dive around volcanic islands, and you’ll also take a walk with the dragons! Trips on the Mermaid 1 and Mermaid 2 depart from and return to Bali from June to October. Ask now about these trips – some are already fully booked. The luxury Komodo Dancer runs trips year round from Bali to Komodo and also around the island of Flores. Check the options here:

• Liveaboards in Indonesia – Bali and Komodo

The Green Season in Phuket

Contrary to rumor, most dive shops in Phuket stay open year round. Despite the lack of liveaboards in the summer months, you’ll find plenty of diving options during our "Green Season". Yes, there are some rainy days, but the sun shines most of the time, and day trips to local dive sites such as Shark Point or Racha Yai Island run daily. It's actually a great time to visit Phuket with fewer divers in the water and rock bottom hotel prices! Our favourite low season trip is the Phi Phi Islands overnight tour with 7 dives and a night's hotel accommodation on Phi Phi.

• Phi Phi Islands Overnight Tour
• Day Trip Diving from Phuket

Email, chat online, phone - come and see us!

While most people use email these days, please note that we are not a "virtual" dive center - we are a real dive center staffed by real people. Our dive shop is located close to the squeaky sands of Karon Beach in Phuket. Don't be afraid to phone or come to see us, we won't bite! We have been working on giving you as many ways as possible to contact us. Here's a summary:

• Email:
• Phone: (office) 076 398040 or +66 76 398040 (international)
• Mobile: 08 4626 4646 or +66 8 4626 4646 (international)
• Live Chat with Skype: sunrisedivers

• Where to find us: Location Map Karon Beach, Phuket
• Facebook: Join the Sunrise Divers Group NEW!
• Check out our blog: http://sunrise-divers.blogspot.com

We hope that we can see you here sometime in the near future. If you had good diving in the past, why not come for some more? We like to see old friends. If you haven't yet made it, we hope you will consider diving in Thailand. If you are thinking of visiting Phuket, we will be happy to see you!

Book your next dive trip with Sunrise Divers!

• Wide choice of destinations and dive boats
• Many years of experience diving in Asia
• Fast and friendly response to all enquiries
• 5% Discount for returning guests
• PADI Resort Association Member
• Thailand Diving Association Member
• We are really nice people!

Best Wishes and Happy Diving!

The Sunrise Divers Team

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