Dancer Fleet's January 2012 DivEmail - New Komodo Special and New Owners
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Komodo National Park has been named a provisional “New 7 Wonders of Nature” winner for 2012. At the same time, the Komodo Dancer is also celebrating her 10th anniversary cruising and diving two great itineraries. The "All of Komodo" itinerary includes the Komodo National Park and the “East of Flores” itineraries, which features the Alor island chain.In honor of both of these momentous milestones Dancer Fleet is offering the following brand new specials in January – A total value of $1150 !!!
$500 off any 2012 Komodo Dancer voyage booked in January 2012. Reservations must be booked and deposits received by January 31, 2012.
Plus: Receive a $500 discount voucher good for reduced price travel in 2013 on any Dancer Fleet yacht. All you have to do to earn this is book the 2012 Komodo Dancer “New 7 Wonders Special” and complete that cruise in 2012.
And More: Book by January 15, 2012 and receive an Early Booking Bonus of a free polo shirt while onboard and ½ price rental gear. Traveling light has never been easier!
We are happy to introduce the new owners of the Komodo Dancer.
Foo Fatt Chuen, Lim Chang Jiat and Evelyne Sim are from Malaysia and are all avid divers and passionate about underwater photography. The idea of acquiring a diving vessel came to mind when they did their first trip to the Komodo Islands in 2010. They didn’t want to leave, as it was such an extraordinary experience underwater with the crystal clear visibility, colorful reefs and incredible marine biodiversity. They each left their hearts behind at the end of the trip and that is when they decided they needed to have a place and a reason to frequently come back to Komodo - hence the Komodo Dancer.
Foo Fatt Chuen, popularly known to friends as “Fudge”, is an architect by profession. He has been diving for more than 20 years and is one of the rare divers holding only an open water certificate, but with 2000+ dives under his belt! Normally a man of few words, however, when it comes to diving and underwater photography, "Fudge" is like a child with a new toy and the joy in his face when he captures a good picture is absolutely contagious.
Lim Chang Jiat has been in the financial planning line for the past 9 years and found it was getting a little monotonous. When the opportunity to own a vessel came along, he excitingly seized it. Not only was the new venture about scuba diving - his great passion, but he was also eager to embark on this new challenge of managing a liveaboard. Having dived in many islands around South East Asia, he was absolutely stunned by what he saw while diving in Komodo National Park back in 2010.
Evelyne Sim studied law but chose to forgo being cooped up in an office cubicle for a more exciting world in customer relations. When Evelyne was offered an opportunity to be part-owner of the Komodo Dancer, there was no turning back. There is no satisfaction like being passionate about your work, especially when your office is the Komodo National Park.
Looking forward, they would love to be able to share this veritable treasure that they have found with divers around the world. Never to rest on their laurels, they will continue to work hard and exceed guests’ expectations.
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December Photo Contest Winners
1st Place - $300 Certificate & Scuba Schools International (SSI) Backpack "Bubbles Buddy "
Name: Michael Ehrlich
Yacht: Galapagos Aggressor II
Destination: Galapagos
2nd Place - $150 Certificate " The Comforts of Home "
Name: Jean Adams
Yacht: Palau Aggressor II
Destination: Palau
3rd Place - $150 Certificate & Aqua Lung Winner - Hot Shot Fins " Lovely Eye Spy "
Name: Kevin Ferrero
Yacht: Palau Aggressor II
Destination: Palau