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We went to Easter Island (more correctly called Rapa Nui) in 2011 and again in 2019. We’re going back in 2025.

There are plenty of reasons, both above and below the water, to visit Easter Island. Above the water, you have the magnificent and famous moai (giant carved heads, many with bodies too) all over the island. And while not known for diving, Rapa Nui has some pretty interesting underwater sights to see as well. Yes, there’s an underwater moai but it’s fake. (We’ll dive it anyhow.) It was used as a prop in a movie that was shot in 1994 (produced by Kevin Costner) called Rapa Nui.

We'll do three half days of touring with my friend and expert guide Josie Nahoe Mulloy, whose grandfather (William Mulloy) oversaw the major excavations and restorations of the moai once Heyerdahl left.

And we'll do five days of diving, some days doing two dives and a tour, some days doing three dives (and no tour). Because Rapa Nui is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world, it presents some unique challenges and opportunities for ocean life. One thing you’ll notice is a fairly extensive and thriving low-profile coral reef around the island. But you won’t see a ton of fish like you might expect around a coral location. This is because, most likely due to its isolation, Rapa Nui has the least amount of plankton in the water than similar islands. Less plankton means it’s harder for the smaller fish to find something to eat and that affects the entire food chain. But it also means that the water can be amazingly clear – due to less plankton – and visibility of 200 feet is not uncommon.

This is going to be a unique and fascinating trip, one that will literally create memories that will last you a lifetime.

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We had a lovely time diving with Anthony's Key in Roatan in 2024, and we thought it would make the perfect summer trip for 2025.

Anthony's runs a really tight ship and good operation (much like Reef Seekers) which is one thing we really like about them. We'll be getting in three dives each day for six days, plus two nights dives during the week. The diving includes a trip to Mary's Place, one of the best sites on Roatan, as well as a couple of interesting wrecks. There's plenty of stuff to see there and the diving is also well-suited to photographers as well.

The other thing we like is that the diving is well-suited for divers of all skill and experience levels. If you're a newbie you won't be running into strong currents or depth-defying dives. And if you're an old salt (or anywhere in-between), you'll still find plenty of interesting things to see.

On top of all of that, all meals are included as well as airport transfers, and the group staff tip. As always with Reef Seekers trip, you pay once and we take it fro there. No nickel-and-diming you to death. If you want to find out more or secure your spot, give us a call at 310/652-4990. Prices quoted are double-occupancy Superior rooms. Single-supplement is available as is an upgrade to a Deluxe room (slightly bigger and  private over-water deck).

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We normally don't plan trips more than a year in advance but, for a variety of reasons, we've committed to not one but TWO trips on the Manthiri in the Maldives and will run them back-to-back next year. Trip dates - actually travel dates will differ slightly - are September 19-28 and September 29 - October 8. The reason we booked these trips back-to-back was partially at the urging of our dive guide/buddy Moosa on the Manthiri, and also because when he proposed this, a number of folks on the boat at the time said, "I'd do both trips!!"

Amazingly, we already have 8 people who have committed to doing both trips. We also have a few people doing only trip #1, and a few people doing only trip #2. The Manthiri only takes 12 divers (plus 11 crew), and we are now SOLD OUT for both trips. Although this is weather-dependent, our plan is run trip #1 as a northern route and run trip #2 as a southern route. There are trade-offs to both but for those doing both trips, the hope is not to do the same sites on trip #2 that we will do on trip #1. And with everything you hear nowadays about Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease and coral bleaching, it's important to remind you that, while the Maldives has become a diving hotspot in the last decade or so, it's also one of the few places in the world where you'll still find pristine reefs loaded with thousands of fish. (Maldivians are very proud of and protective of their reefs.)

Bear in mind that because the Manthiri limits itself to 12 divers, this is effectively a limited-load type of trip. Both trips are also 9-day trips rather than 7-days. You can absolutely find cheaper trips on other boats but they will have upwards of 30 divers on board and many are only 7 days. In the Maldives, you get what you pay for. For our trips, we will generally do three dives each day (occasionally four), the food on-board is fabulous, plus we include a very generous tip for the crew, a hotel overnight in the Maldives on the way in, the 16% Maldives tax, and the $6/night "green" tax. So for each trip through us, the cost will be $5,990/person. Admittedly, not cheap. That's also why all we're asking for now is a $500 deposit to secure your spot and then we can do payments of $1,000 every other month or so to spread things out. And if you need convincing as to how wonderful the diving can be, take a look at last year's report and pix. If you have questions, give us a call at 310/652-4990. If you want to snag any of those last remaining spots, the sooner you get hold of us, the sooner you can start anticipating this trip-of-a-lifetime.

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