Explorer Ventures Fleet® is excited to unveil its 2024 DEMA Show group travel specials, giving dive shops and travel agencies the flexibility to choose the savings option that best meets their needs. The "You Choose Your DEMA Deal" promotion lets dive professionals decide between extra complimentary berths (comps) or greater cash discounts, providing tailored opportunities to maximize profits.
These specials apply to liveaboard trips through 2026/2027 (see below), in top destinations like the Caribbean’s Saba and St. Kitts, Turks & Caicos, and the iconic Galapagos Islands. Guests can dive aboard renowned vessels such as the award-winning Caribbean Explorer II or Turks & Caicos Explorer II, the Humboldt Explorer and Tiburon Explorer. Additional deep discounts and curated perks are also available for other incredible destinations like the Red Sea, Maldives, and Palau, aboard luxury vessels like the Glory & Grand Sea Explorer, Emperor Explorer, and the newly remodeled Black Pearl Explorer.
According to Clay McCardell, Explorer Ventures Fleet’s CEO,“We understand that every dive shop and wholesaler has unique priorities when planning group travel. This year’s DEMA specials give them the flexibility to choose what works best for their business, while offering unforgettable liveaboard experiences around the globe.”
Show specials can be booked from September 17th until December 13th, 2024.
For the best chance for your preferred dates, don’t wait to reserve your trip!
Your travel dates are outside of the range? Please contact us!
info@explorerventures.com / +1.307.235.0683
or contact your favorite Dive Travel Wholesaler.
DEMA 2024 SPECIALS
Booking window: September 17-December 13, 2024
Travel Window: Now through 2026 (plus 2027 for Galapagos. See destination specific dates below)
Special Deposit Offer: LOW DEPOSIT HOLDS BOOKING UNTIL JAN 2, 2025 or until 8 months prior to travel, whichever comes first!* Only $600 non-refundable deposit for groups of 6-11 & $1200 non-refundable deposit for groups of 12 or more.
*Excludes Palau, Galapagos and Indonesia
CARIBBEAN LIVEABOARD HOLIDAY
Turks & Caicos Explorer II® Turks & Caicos Islands
With published rates, earn extra comps!
5 paid + 2 free ; 10 paid + 5 free; 14 paid + 6 free!
For travel through 2026
OR
Save $700 per person!
Normal Comps: 5 paid + 1 free; 10 or more paid + 2 free
For travel through 2026
Caribbean Explorer II® - Saba/St. Kitts
With published rates, earn extra comps!
5 paid + 2 free ; 10 paid + 5 free; 12 paid + 6 free!
For travel through 2026
OR
Save $700 per person!
Normal Comps: 5 paid + 1 free; 10 or more paid + 2 free
For travel through 2026
GALAPAGOS LIVEABOARD HOLIDAY
Humboldt Explorer®
4 days at Wolf and Darwin!
Save $800 per person!
July-Nov (through Nov 2027)
Normal Comps: 5 paid + 1 free; 10 or more paid + 2 free
OR
Save $1100 per person!
Dec-June (through June 2027)
Normal Comps: 5 paid + 1 free; 10 or more paid + 2 free
Tiburon Explorer®
3 days at Wolf and Darwin plus Cabo Douglas and Punta Vincente Roca!
Save $500 per person!
July-Nov (through Nov 2027)
Normal Comps: 5 paid + 1 free; 10 or more paid + 2 free
OR
Save $800 per person!
Dec-June (through June 2027)
Normal Comps: 5 paid + 1 free; 10 or more paid + 2 free
RED SEA LIVEABOARD HOLIDAY
Grand Sea Explorer®
Earn extra comps and free nitrox!
5 paid + 1 free; 10 paid + 2 free; 20 paid+ 3 free; 23 paid + 5 free!
For travel through 2026
OR
Glory Sea Explorer®
Earn extra comps and free nitrox!
5 paid + 1 free; 10 paid + 2 free; 20 paid + 3 free ; 22 paid + 4 free!
For travel through 2026
PLUS - for the Cairo / Luxor / Nile Cruise Packages
Earn Extra Comps!
5 + 1; 10 + 2; 20 + 3; 23 paid, 5 free (combined with Grand Sea Explorer) OR 22 paid, 4 free (combined with Glory Sea Explorer)! Good for travel through 2026.
MALDIVES LIVEABOARD HOLIDAY
Emperor Explorer®
Earn extra comps and free nitrox!
Jan-Apr (through 2026)
5 paid +1 free; 10 paid + 2 free; 18 paid + 3 free; 22 paid + 4 free!
May-Dec (through 2026)
4 paid + 1 free; 10 paid + 3 free; 17 paid + 4 free; 20 paid + 6 free!
AND
Save BIG with $500 off per person!
Year round (through 2026)
PALAU LIVEABOARD HOLIDAY
Black Pearl Explorer
More than 5 pax: Enjoy a 5% discount on bookings for trip dates after September 2025 (excludes Dec 22, 2025-Jan 5, 2026; Apr 1-8, 2026 and Dec 23, 2026-Jan 6, 2027).
7 paid + 1 free; 14 paid+ 2 free; 21 paid + 3 free!
OR
Fewer than 5 pax: Enjoy complimentary equipment OR dive insurance! Choose to waive the equipment fee entirely OR receive complimentary DAN diving insurance.
INDONESIA LIVEABOARD HOLIDAY
White Manta Explorer® and Blue Manta Explorer®
6 paid + 1 free; 12 paid + 2 free;
Full charter: 16 paid +2 free or 19 paid +3 free*
For travel through 2026
*Depending on itinerary.
CHOOSE YOUR DEAL - BOOK YOUR GROUP NOW!
or contact your favorite Dive Travel Wholesaler.
Terms & Conditions:All specials are valid only for new group reservations (6 or more) booked and deposited between September 17 and December 13, 2024. The special cannot be combined with other discounts, 12-month incentives, commission incentives or off-peak charter specials and are not applicable to specialty itineraries or previously booked groups.
Explorer Ventures Fleet has been in operation for over 36 years and is recognized as a leader in the liveaboard industry. With ten liveaboard vessels operating in eight countries, the fleet provides distinctive and memorable diving experiences, allowing divers to explore the world's most pristine diving locations. The fleet’s unique itineraries cater to divers of every experience level, on top-rated vessels which are equipped with all the amenities necessary for 7-to-14-night diving excursions. Liveaboard packages include comfortable accommodation, up to 27 dives during the week, top-notch dining experiences, and service from award winning crews. Add these package inclusions to the affordable group rates, free berths, and low deposits - you’ll be hard pressed to find a better group trip for your dive shop!
See you at DEMA!