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Pro Dive International partners with Aggressor Fleet for Silver Bank
Humpback Whale Safari in the Dominican Republic with the ultimate in Liveaboards
Pro Dive International, one of the Caribbean’s most established PADI 5 Star Dive Resorts and recognized Career Development Centers have announced their partnership with Aggressor Fleet – The Ultimate in Liveaboards, as one of the new top highlights of the recent inauguration of Pro Dive´s first dive center in the Dominican Republic.
Founded in 1984, the Aggressor Fleet set its goal of becoming the largest and most successful fleet of Liveaboard dive yachts in the world. Today, it takes guests to more than 30 breathtaking dive destinations in the world, like the beautiful Turks and Caicos Aggressor II, that offers an exciting itinerary to the Dominican Republic to snorkel with Humpback Whales at the Silver Bank in the north of the country, between January and April. The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II is one of only a few yachts that are permitted access to the Silver Bank during the mating and breeding season of the humpbacks.
The Silver Bank, also known as the “Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic”, provides a safe and protected wintering shelter for the entire North Atlantic Humpback Whale population, where they gather in thousands to court, mate, calve, and rear their young until they are strong enough to return to the North Eastern U.S. coast.
“Aggressor Fleet stands for innovation, personalized service, professional staff, and safety, promising a perfect match for our collaboration,” says Markus Fleischmann, CEO & Founder of Pro Dive International – Mexico & Dominican Republic. “We are thrilled to now be able to boost our big fish safaris with this once-in-a-life-time experience, and offer the humpbacks combined with a dive & relax extension package at our new dive center location at the Occidental Grand Punta Cana, to round up this exciting snorkeling adventure by discovering the diving highlights of the Dominican Republic, including Bayahibe, Saona & Catalina islands, and relax at one of the finest white sandy beaches.”
Pro Dive International – Mexico is already taking reservations for the upcoming humpback whale seasons. All whale charters depart from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Space is limited and based on availability:
- January 21 – April 1, 2017 – space available for Jan 21-28, only!
- January 20 – March 31, 2018 – available
- January 19 – March 30, 2019 – available
Renowned for excellent quality in providing first class adventures including diving in the CENOTES, with BULL SHARKS, at WRECKS & FAMOUS WALLS at COZUMEL, SAONA & CATALINA islands, as well as Safaris with WHALE SHARKS, SAILFISH & HUMPBACK WHALES, Pro Dive International, founded in 2003, is the official onsite water sports service provider for several 4-5* RESORTS along the RIVIERA MAYA & COZUMEL/ MEXICO, and in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
Everything under one roof, Pro Dive International´s head office in Playa del Carmen/ Mexico features a multilingual reservations team taking direct bookings for diving, hotel accommodation, the VIP stay & dive concept ULTIMATE DIVE EXPERIENCE at Allegro Cozumel – unique in the Caribbean!, transfers and cultural tours, but also providing services to international travel agencies, an equipment maintenance department, excursions team and own competitive transportation system available to provide airport and hotel shuttles.
For more information, visit Pro Dive International’s websites www.prodivemex.com and www.prodiveinternational.com, or inquire by email at info@prodiveinternational.com.
To enquire about their GoPro programs contact info@idcmexico.com or visit www.idcmexico.com.
Pro Dive’s Facebook Pages with lots of pictures and info is located at:
www.facebook.com/ProDiveMexicoOfficialFanPage
https://www.facebook.com/prodivedominicanrepublic
https://www.facebook.com/Pro-Dive-International
Pro Dive’s Twitter Account is https://twitter.com/Prodivemexico.
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