Borneo Turtle Scuba Dive Trips

DIVE CALENDAR 2012

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DIVE CALENDAR 2012

Email me directly for my dive calendar for upcoming trips / price quote / bookings or further info

Feb 2012

25 Feb - Mar 2

Komodo Liveaboard. Available space

Mar 2012

Dive KOMODO Liveaboard.
March 2012
04 - 09
11 - 16
18 - 23
25 - 30
12 seat available each slot dates.
South Komodo National Park

Dive Magical Layang Layang Mar - Aug 2012

DIVE MAGICAL LAYANG LAYANG 2012

What make Layang Layang one of the best dive sites in the world?

Being in the middle of nowhere has its advantages. The nearest human inhabitation is over 300 kms away, separated by the fierce South China Sea. The marine life here enjoy total isolation from human encroachment. Its pristine walls with outstanding underwater visibility of an average of 30-60 metres all year round bears testimonial to its heritage. Layang Layang is a wall diving mecca. The ocean floor drops to an amazing 2000 metres from the edge of the atoll. The combination of deep water and pristine walls attracts big fish galore. One of Layang Layang 's famous resident is the Hammerhead sharks. Big school of these rarely seen oceanic sharks congregate here, their silhouettes dramatically plastering the clear blue water with a "hammerhead wallpaper". Not less spectacular are the occasional appearances of dolphins and a turtle or two swimming gracefully around you. And it's not surprising to find yourself being surrounded by schools of Jacks. Another major attraction of diving in Layang Layang is the feeling of frontier diving
and you could see almost anything. Every dive brings some new surprises - whether it's a dogtooth or a fantastic forest of gorgonian fans. The exceptionally clear water has promoted superb coral growth, and the craggy walls are a mass of soft coral and sponges. When you are not diving, bird watching is the pastime. Binoculars are not required as migratory birds has taken over one of the island within the lagoon for their annual breeding season. Boat trip to the Bird Island sanctuary can be arrange upon request.

March 18-23

Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based

APRIL 2012

Weekend Tioman Liveaboard available from April 2012 onwards.
Trip duration : 2 days 2 nights
Price RM750 per person.
3 meals a day, 5 dives + 1 night dive

Apr 8 – 13
Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based

Apr 15 – 20
Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based

Apr 20 - 24
Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based

Diving package rates :

Msians / Foreigners WITH Msian Work Permit @ MYR2,350 per person on twin share
Flight fare @ MYR960 per person
5 days 4 nights stay

Foreigners without Malaysian Work Permit @ MYR3770 per person on twin share
Flight fare @ MYR1050 per person
5 days 4 nights stay

Apr 24 – 29
Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based

Dive BUDGET HOMESTAY Mabul Kapalai Sipadan
Labour Day holidays.
Date : Apr 27 - May 01 2012
* Dive with Yanni Borneo Turtle.
Trip fully booked for leisure divers.
Todate available : PADI Open Water Packages and Non Diver Packages Only.

Apr 28 - May 1
Dive BUDGET MABUL , KAPALAI ONLY - Homestay based
> Trip fully booked.

Apr 28 - May 2
Dive Pulau Weh - Resort Based

27 Apr - 2 / 4 May (Labor Day)
Dive SANGALAKI, INDONESIA
* Available space

May 2012

Dive Tioman Liveaboard
May 12 - 13

May 20 – 25

Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based.

May 29 - 3 June

Dive Layang Layang - Resort Based

June 2012

June 1 - 5
Dive Kapalai Sipadan Mabul - RESORT Based > Mid Term School Holiday break
* Dive with Yanni Borneo Turtle
‎26 May - 10 June School Mid-Year Holiday / 02June Public holiday Nationwide - Malaysian King's Birthday
We offer the following on this trip:
Leisure Dive Package
PADI Open Water Package
Non Diver Package.
Available seats.

Other available trips - to be advised.

Dive Layang Layang (dates to be advised)

July 2012

July 7 - 11
Dive BUDGET Sipadan Mabul Kapalai
Available seats.

July 8 - 11
Dive Padang
Trip fully booked.

August 2012

31 Aug - 5 / 7 Sep (Merdeka)
Dive SANGALAKI, INDONESIA
* Available space

Sep 2012

Dive Komodo Liveaboard available for Sept 2012
Dive Areas : North & Centre Komodo National Park

September
02 - 07
09 - 14
16 - 21
23 - 28
29 - 04 October

Oct 2012

Oct 4 - 8

Dive Pulau Weh - Resort Based

Oct 20 - 24

Dive Pulau Weh - Resort Based.

Nov 2012

Dec 2012

Dive Raja Ampat Liveaboard

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Please take note that the availability of seats are subject to change on daily basis as seats are strictly on first come first serve basis. Please text message on my handphone or email me for available seats.

With Yanni Borneo Turtle accompanying any trip above is subject to minimum sign ups for group trips.

Thank you

If you need further details or bookings , I would be more than happy to assist.

" Let me take you to witness the beautiful underwater world...GOD's greatest creation"

Yanni Borneo Turtle
yanni@borneoturtle.com or aryaniarshad@yahoo.co.uk

I am on FACEBOOK : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001960908851

Yanni Borneo Turtle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj9tw23f3vw&feature=colike

We also provide Land Videography and Photography services.

Please contact HVPP directly :

hvpproduction@gmail.com

Check out HVPP on facebook :

http://www.facebook.com/pages/HVP-Production/110661112357000?sk=wall

Layang Layang 5 days 4 nights 2012

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Dive LAYANG LAYANG - Resort Based.

Layang Layang is so good that they named it twice!
~Quote Johan Murison

Trip dates :
Option 1 :
30 March - 3 April 2012

5 days 4 nights stay
Msians / Foreigners WITH Msian Work Permit @ MYR2,350 per person on twin share
Flight fare @ MYR960 per person
Twin share basis

Foreigners without Malaysian Work Permit @ MYR3770 per person on twin share
Flight fare @ MYR1050 per person
Twin share basis

Option 2 :
20 April - 24 April 2012 *

5 days 4 nights stay

Msians / Foreigners WITH Msian Work Permit @ MYR2,350 per person on twin share
Flight fare @ MYR960 per person
* 10% Surcharge applies for April bookings i.e add RM235 on top of dive package
Twin share basis

Foreigners without Malaysian Work Permit @ MYR3770 per person on twin share
Flight fare @ MYR1050 per person
* 10% Surcharge applies for April bookings i.e add RM377 on top of dive package
Twin share basis

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YEAR 2012
DIVE MAGICAL LAYANG LAYANG 2012

What make Layang Layang one of the best dive sites in the world?

Being in the middle of nowhere has its advantages. The nearest human inhabitation is over 300 kms away, separated by the fierce South China Sea. The marine life here enjoy total isolation from human encroachment. Its pristine walls with outstanding underwater visibility of an average of 30-60 metres all year round bears testimonial to its heritage. Layang Layang is a wall diving mecca. The ocean floor drops to an amazing 2000 metres from the edge of the atoll. The combination of deep water and pristine walls attracts big fish galore. One of Layang Layang 's famous resident is the Hammerhead sharks. Big school of these rarely seen oceanic sharks congregate here, their silhouettes dramatically plastering the clear blue water with a "hammerhead wallpaper".

Not less spectacular are the occasional appearances of dolphins and a turtle or two swimming gracefully around you. And it's not surprising to find yourself being surrounded by schools of Jacks. Another major attraction of diving in Layang Layang is the feeling of frontier diving and you could see almost anything. Every dive brings some new surprises - whether it's a dogtooth or a fantastic forest of gorgonian fans. The exceptionally clear water has promoted superb coral growth, and the craggy walls are a mass of soft coral and sponges.

When you are not diving, bird watching is the pastime. Binoculars are not required as migratory birds has taken over one of the island within the lagoon for their annual breeding season. Boat trip to the Bird Island sanctuary can be arrange upon request.

Interested?

Please email yanni@borneoturtle.com for further details or bookings.

KOMODO Liveaboard 2012

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Dive Komodo Liveaboard available

March 2012
04 - 09
11 - 16
18 - 23
25 - 30
South Komodo National Park

April 2012
01 - 06
08 - 13
15 - 20
22 - 27
29 - 04 May
South Komodo National Park

May 2012
06 - 11
13 - 18
20 - 25
27 - 01 June
North & Centre Komodo National Park

September 2012
02 - 07
09 - 14
16 - 21
23 - 28
29 - 04 October
North & Centre Komodo National Park

Diver :
Twin Share basis
6 days 5 nights
Msian & Singaporean citizens RM3200 per person.
International : USD1250 per person

Inclusive :
Airport - LOB transfers
Accommodation on Liveaboard
Full Board Meal onboard
Drinking water / Hot drinks onboard.
3 day dive & 1 night dive daily (except on arrival and departure day)
Weight, weight belt, tank and dive guide.

Non inclusive :
Flights from home country
Flights domestic to jetty
One night accommodation in Bali
Airport tax
Marine Park and Conservation fees
Travelling Insurance & PA
Dive equipment & Dive Torch
Alcoholic and Soft Drink
Things not mentioned above.

Secrets of the Deep - Komodo Island by Yanni Borneo Turtle
Refer this link:

Kindly write in for further details or bookings.

Yanni Borneo Turtle
www.borneoturtle.com
yanni@borneoturtle.com OR aryaniarshad@yahoo.co.uk
~Blow bubbles and be happy!~

Dive Calendar 2012
http://borneoturtle.blogspot.com/2011/12/dive-calendar-2011-2012.html

Affirmation: I want be part of that ONE PERCENT!
Insyallah...Do YOU???
Yanni Borneo Turtle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj9tw23f3vw&feature=colike

Tioman Liveaboard 2012- Weekend Trips

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Weekend Tioman Liveaboard

available from April 2012 onwards.(Weekend trip - Boarding boat midnight Friday)

Trip duration : 2 days 2 nights

Price RM750 per person.

3 meals a day, 5 dives + 1 night dive

Interested?

Kindly write in for further details or bookings.

Yanni Borneo Turtle
www.borneoturtle.com
yanni@borneoturtle.com cc copy to aryaniarshad@yahoo.co.uk
~Blow bubbles and be happy!~

Dive Calendar 2012
http://borneoturtle.blogspot.com/2011/12/dive-calendar-2011-2012.html

Yanni Borneo Turtle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj9tw23f3vw&feature=colike

Kapalai Mabul Sipadan - RESORT BASED

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Dive Kapalai Mabul Sipadan - RESORT BASED
*Dive with Yanni Borneo Turtle

Option 1 :
June 1 - 5 2012 * Dive with Yanni Borneo Turtle
5 days 4 nights
Dive Kapalai Mabul Sipadan – Resort Based

Msians /Expat with Msian Work Permit
Leisure Diver : RM3050 per person.
Non Diver RM2440 per person.
PADI Open Water Course : RM3440 per person

Foreigner without Msian Work Permit
Leisure Diver : RM3670 per person.
Non Diver RM2936 per person.
PADI Open Water Course : RM3936 per person

Price ex Tawau.

Package includes :
Meet , Transfer Tawau airport – jetty – island and return transfer.
Accommodation Fan on a twin/triple sharing basis on the resort
3 dives daily except for Day 1 One check out dive and no diving on departure day
Unlimited Housereef dives. Subject to Dive computer surface interval permits
Fresh food cooked by our Chef on buffet style
Afternoon snacks served
Tea/Coffee, Cold water and Cordial served throughout the day
Limited snorkeling gears are available for rental.
Note :
Non Divers : No Snorkelling trip to Sipadan.
Open Water students – No Sipadan dives.

**Sipadan Dives are subject to Sabah Permit approval - For Leisure Diver only **

Interested ?

Yanni Borneo Turtle
yanni@borneoturtle.com cc copy to aryaniarshad@yahoo.co.uk

Dive Calendar Updates:
http://borneoturtle.blogspot.com/2011/12/dive-calendar-2011-2012.html

~Blow bubbles and be happy!~

"Scuba diving provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which is why so many people, celebrities included, are drawn to this activity."
says Theresa Kaplan, director of communications for The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

LAYANG LAYANG & SPRATLYS ISLANDS Liveaboard 2012

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Dive LAYANG LAYANG & SPRATLYS Islands

Available from Apr - June 2012

Diver : Kindly write in to me directly for price quote and available schedule dates.

Spratly Islands
The Spratly Islands are a collection of more than 100 small islands and reefs in the South China Sea

Layang Layang Liveaboard & Spratly Islands Apr - Jun 2012
7 Days / 6 Nights (18 Dives) at Layang Layang
Dive Sites; Dallas reef, Mariveles reef (Sprartlys), Usukan Bay Wreck,
& many more spectacular dive sites.
Borneo Banks are beyond Layang Layang and consists of the Dallas reef, Mariveles reef.
Sailing time is about 17 hours from Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia

Further details please write to :
yanni@borneoturtle.com and cc aryaniarshad@yahoo.co.uk

RAJA AMPAT Liveaboard 2012

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Dive ULTIMATE RAJA AMPAT Liveaboard

Option 1 :
2 - 8 June 2012
7 days / 6 nights

Please write in for pricing quote per person, ex-Sorong.

Package inclusive 3 nights stay in Makassar (1 day upon arrival, 2 days before departure), 1 free & easy day in Makassar (transport provided to go around), all transfers in Makassar and Sorong and the Raja Ampat conservation fees and port fees (fees total about USD200). Not inclusive flight KL - Makassar and Makassar - Sorong and airport taxes.

Book flights KL - Makassar on AirAsia on 1 June, returning 10 June. We will arrange flights Makassar - Sorong, price at about RM800 return.

LOB capacity = 9 pax only.

Option 2:
Dive RAJA AMPAT: 13 - 19 Dec 2012

7 days / 6 nights

Please write in for pricing quote per person, ex-Sorong.

Details same as in (a). Book flights AirAsia KL - Makassar on 12 Dec, returning 21 Dec. We will arrange flights Makassar - Sorong, price at about RM800 return.

LOB capacity = 9 pax only.

Watch video :
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1794F639088548B4&feature=view_all

interested ?

Yanni Borneo Turtle
yanni@borneoturtle.com and cc copy to aryaniarshad@yahoo.co.uk

~Blow bubbles and be happy!~

Yanni's Credentials....

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Credentials :

Wow my dear. I really admire yr passion and courage. Never met anyone so committed like you.
~ Suhaimi Lazim 5 January 2011

TQ Dive Buddy Faizul Hashim for ALL THE SURPRISES!! From the appearance at the airport surprise, the Banner surprise and the CAKE SURPRISE!!! U shudnt have!!! hehe! To more bubbling trips together!!!! YEAH!!
NOT forgetting DM Aryani Yanni Arshad for kKOMPLOTING on the whole thing and for ALWAYS making the trip AND FOTOS memorable!!! THANKS!!!!
~ Andy Hussin

TQ tot he BEST DM in the world!! :)
~ Andy Hussin

Aryani Yanni Arshad
ayoooo Andy....i shy lahhhh...just a small gesture from me and Faizul for you on your special occassion.

The Maldives

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North Male Atoll
North Male Atoll or Kaafu Atoll is the most popular atoll in the Maldives. It is the spot where all tourists enter the Maldives through its International Airport situated on the island Hulhule. It requires a short boat trip to reach Male Island, the main and most developed town. Ten minutes to get to Full Moon in the southeast and fifteen to reach Baros in the southwest. It is a two kilometer square island in the south of Kaafu Atoll, fully developed catering for tourism. There isn't a spot left which isn't used for accommodations, restaurants, bars or residential villa's and houses.
Surfers are common on the eastern windward side of North Male Atoll, especially a beach named Cokes at the small islands of Thulusdhoo is world renowned. Basic handicraft shopping is a fun activity in Male, but be careful not to buy corals, turtle and oyster shells since they are strictly forbidden to take on the plane. Besides, no diver wants to promote this nasty business. Popular islands include Dhiffushi, Helengeli, Rasfari and the many islets near the capital.
Diving on Kaafu is characterized by heavy currents, drift diving, caves and steep drop-offs. There is also the 'washing machine effect', an often very strong sideward or downward current that will take you by surprise. Pay attention and try to avoid these; they are not dangerous but can take you away from the reef and can make you disoriented. Gaafaru is a small atoll just to the north of North Male Atoll right past the Gaafaru Kandu Channel. Even more to the north you can dive at Kaashidhoo Atoll, a remote atoll offering some of the best diving in the Maldives. On top of this, Male has the busiest shipping lanes in the Maldives and therefore many wrecks for us and future divers to explore, especially in the channel between Gaafaru and Kaashidhoo. Male is the place where most divers will dive, on very pretty dive sites but those for even more remoteness and solitude, they can visit the outer atolls and reefs on liveaboards.