Welcome to Dive Travel Services

Welcome to Dive Travel Services, a full-service travel agency that specializes in sending you, your family & friends on fun, exciting dive vacations around the world. Dive Travel Services offers both group trips and individual travel packages for diver/adventurers.

We offer about a half-dozen group trips each year to some of the best diving spots in the world, from exotic Pacific atolls in Micronesia to the beautiful Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire to tropical Bali in the Indonesian archipelago. We also can put together individualized packages to fit your special needs, skill level and interest.

Whether you are looking for a diving vacation, adventure travel or simply a trip to paradise, give Janet Czapski a call at (248) 442-2772 and begin planning your next vacation.

Maldives
Liveaboard Manthiri

December 20, 2009 - January 3, 2010
ONLY 5 spaces remain!
We’ve booked the best boat in the Maldives for our Holiday 2009 trip! Come join us aboard the MV Manthiri diving both the North & South Atolls on a special “holiday” cruise from Dec. 20, 2009, through Jan. 3, 2010! More details ...

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Indonesia - Lembeh Resort 2009: We're back from two weeks of good food and great diving amid a paradisaical setting at one of the best run properties we have ever visited. Check out the video Bob Czapski caught of a ribbon eel swimming above. Read Janet's full report.

We had a great week of diving in one of our favorite Caribbean dive destinations - Bonaire. We had a large group this time, so we totally filled up the dive boat, Reef Freedom. Read all about it in Janet's trip report.

Getting there was a bit hellish, but our 2008 Christmas holiday trip to the Sipadan Village in Malaysia quickly turned heavenly. Read about our adventure in Janet's full trip report.

We're back from a great Thanksgiving holiday diving trip to the Northeast Caribbean aboard the Caribbean Explorer II. Read about our adventure in Janet's full trip report.

Philippines trip: We have some more details about our May 2010 trip to The Philippines for a 14-day diving adventure aboard the new SY Philippine Siren. There's only 16 spots available. The boat only portion of the trip is discounted at $4550.00 per person when paid by cash/check, Credit card pricing is $4750.00/per person. Airfare will be determined when available. More info ...

Take a look at our new Liveaboards page to learn about the fabulous diving ships and crews we work with around the world.

• All U.S. citizens traveling by air are required to present a passport book to enter or re-enter the United States.

Currently:

All U.S. citizens must show proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the countries of the Caribbean by land or sea.

Acceptable documents include: U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, or other document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. citizens who do not have a single document verifying identity and citizenship must present both an identification and citizenship document; for example, a driver’s license and a copy of a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

Later:

On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.

Children: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.

Groups of U.S. citizen children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religious group, social organization, or sports team, will be able to enter under adult supervision with originals or copies of their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship. See the Department of Homeland Security's GetYouHome.gov for more information on the changing travel requirements.

Please Note: The WHTI-compliant documents described below are acceptable for entry or re-entry into the United States. You may be required to present additional or different travel documents when entering foreign countries, including countries in the Western Hemisphere. Before you travel, make sure you know the entry requirements of the country you plan to visit. See Country Specific Information for more information on the country you are traveling to. service within three weeks.

Northeast Caribbean 2008 Trip Report New!!!
Janet and Bob Czapski spent Thanksgiving 2008 leading a diving trip to the Northeast Caribbean aboard the MV Caribbean Explorer II. Read Janet's full report.

Truk 2007 Trip Report
Diving aboard the Truk Odyssey is always a great experience and this trip was no exception - it's one of the top liveaboards we do anywhere in the world. We spent a fascinating week exploring shipwrecks from World War II. Read Janet's full report.

Pohnpei 2007 Trip Report
Following our adventure on the Truk Odessey, we flew to Pohnpei for another week of diving in Micronesia, exploring the "Manta Channel" and other dive sites offering the the usual “tropical” fish & critters. Read Janet's full report.

Fiji Trip Report
It was a fantastic start to our South Pacific Adventure! So concludes Janet as she describes the first leg of a four-part, month-long adventure that began in Fiji with a group of divers aboard the Nai'a. Read Janet's full report.

Indonesia Trip Report
Janet and Bob Czapski led a diving trip to Indonesia for 10 days of diving in Raja Ampat aboard the Motor Vessel Pelagian. Janet says one of her favorite parts of the trip was in ÒCape KriÓ where over 238 different species of fish were recorded in one dive. Some of the group stayed on for an additional four days of diving in the Lembeh Strais. Read Janet's full report.

Something special
Don't forget to check out our Specials page for the latest bargains on travel and vacation packages, both for divers and non-divers.

Something special
Don't forget to check out our Specials page for the latest bargains on travel and vacation packages, both for divers and non-divers. Here's a few samples:

Stay and dive for FREE at the Plaza Resort Bonaire this year! Available now the 5th and 7th night free plus 6th day of diving free (already included in the "special 7th Heaven on 18 Palms" dive package) at the Plaza Resort Bonaire.

Land package prices start at $785 per diver, dbl occupancy (valid April 18-December 19, 2009) and include seven nights in a fully air-conditioned spacious Standard Suite with mini-fridge, six days of unlimited shore diving with Toucan Diving - Bonaire's #1 rated dive operator, roundtrip airport transfers, welcome fruit punch upon arrival, safety deposit box, lock & key, hotel tax, service and energy surcharge.

Enhance your Sun-sational Summer and Fall at the Plaza Resort Bonaire & Toucan Diving with several hot deals for you to enjoy including; Toucan Dive for One (May, June, Aug, Sep and Nov 28 – Dec 18, 2009), Repeat client rewards, Free night packages, booking bonus for 2010 and NOW…Single Diver discounts… Aquakids (ages 5-15) and much, much more!

Single Diver discounts receive up to 25% off the room rates at Plaza Resort Bonaire for travel from now until December 18, 2009. When you call just ask for the Single Diver discount!

Plaza Resort Bonaire 3-D package prices start at $748 per diver, quad occupancy includes: 7 nights 2 bedroom / 2 bath villa accommodations * 6 days unlimited shore diving * tax, service and energy surcharge *7 day truck rental w/full insurance & tax. (valid now - December 18, 2009)

7th Heaven on 18 Palms - start at $848 per diver, dbl occupancy includes: 7 nights Standard Suite* 6 days unlimited shore *Safety deposit box, lock & key *tax , service and energy surcharge *round trip airport transfers. (valid now through December 18, 2009)

You can now go directly from our website to book Funjet Vacations online. If you're looking to get more bang for your travel dollar, check out Funjet Vacations' Hot Deals page for current specials from Detroit Metro Airport to some of your favorite destinations.

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Dive Travel Services, 29480 Ten Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

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