The Dancer Fleet is happy to announce that Maureen Morgenthien will now be responsible for managing all tour operator accounts. "Maureen's experience and background are exactly what I think we need for the dive industry today," says Wayne Brown, Dancer Fleet's CEO. "Having a seasoned travel veteran assume the leadership role for developing our tour operator accounts is exactly what we were looking for."

» For more details on Dancer Fleet's cruises, contact Maureen at Maureen@dancerfleet.com or visit dancerfleet.com.

Starting back in July, Tiara Air began a new schedule with more flights and new accommodating times. From more flexible fight times and frequent departures between neighbor islands to a connection in Aruba with airlines coming from the United States, it's now easier to travel to this tourist destination. PLUS, starting in February, Continental Airlines will be offering an additional non-stop flight from Newark to Bonaire - just in time for the snowbirds to head south for that winter dive trip.

On August 19, Buddy Dive celebrated its 30th anniversary by announcing that their operations will begin to include two liveaboard vessels, MV Wolf Buddy and MV Darwin Buddy, in the Galapagos Islands beginning September 2011. The new ships will be 120 feet long with four decks and luxurious staterooms - all in keeping with Buddy Dive's "Eat, Sleep, (Buddy) Dive" philosophy.

» For more info, visit buddydive.com or contact galapagos@buddydive.com.

Oceanblue Activates Drop Zone: Dive-In Marketing Tactic

» For more info on Drop Zone: Dive In, click here.

The Solmar V has been committed to the environment for years - from being involved in the formation of the protected biosphere around the Socorro Islands in 1993 to encouraging divers to exhibit good practices - and 2011 will continue that tradition. Partnering with Carbonfund.org, Solmar V will establish carbon offsets for the boat's diesel emissions and a part of revenues from every trip will go toward fighting global warming. To help encourage everyone to be good stewards of the ocean, they are offering their "Green Boat" special for all January 2011 trips to Socorro Islands; limited space is available, so visit solmarV.com to learn more and to reserve your spot!

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