OBDC Mission

***BACK TO THE ABC ISLANDS***It's been 10 years since the club enjoyed a week. Habitat Curacao is off the list, so let's stay at LionsDive Beach Resort, "the natural place to stay" due to its idyllic setting and perfect location. This 4* property has 4 on-site restaurants and bars and many more within a 10-minute walk. Ocean Encounters main facility is located at the resort for convenient shore diving on the beautiful house reef. Divers will enjoy fun, easy diving at sites like Mushroom Forest, Car Pile, Superior Produce shipwreck and Klein Curacao with 5 days of 2-tank dives. There is lots to offer non-divers also at this destination ...  See Full Event Details

***OCTOBER ZOOM MEETING CHANGED TO MONDAY***The OBDC group that toured Croatia in May had an excellent time. Lucky for us, we had Cindy Shaw and her couple of cameras with us in this beautiful country. She will spend a portion of the show with Croatia, then move on to her interesting experience earlier this year in Cuba as it dealt with the repercussions of the oil embargo and limitations on the electrical grid and the daily lives of Cubans. ...  See Full Event Details

***QUARTERLY MEETING ON ZOOM***Professional diver/photographer Brook Peterson travels the world with her underwater cameras. She is putting together a great program for us; we just don't know the subject yet!!! ...  See Full Event Details

***BELIZE AT ITS BEST***This tiny nation in Central America is a scuba diver's paradise located in the world's second largest barrier reef system on the planet and Ramon's Village is the perfect launching point for any underwater excursion. Set on beautiful garden-like grounds, room choices are Seaside Standard, Seaside Deluxe, or Jungle and we are holding some in each category. You will book your own flights to and from Belize City (BZE), but the resort handles the short hop over to Ambergris Caye and is included in the price of the trip. Land transfers, of course. And breakfast (only) but the restaurant is good and there ...  See Full Event Details

***CRUISE THRU LANDS RICH IN TRADITIONS*** Enjoy 10 nights with this Viking package which includes 7 nights on the beautiful Danube River. We will start with one hotel night in Bucharest and end with 2 overnights in Budapest. You can see the full itinerary on the Viking website for our trip...departure April 20, 2027. Viking offers pre and post extensions which also fill early. There are still many cabin categories available, but Viking sells out way ahead, so book now with your deposit of only $25 per person if you want to lock in your preferred stateroom category. But keep in mind that final payment will be due November 19, 2026. OBDC ...  See Full Event Details

***LITTLE CAYMAN***Brand new trip announcement –– working on flyer and details today. ...  See Full Event Details

FANASTIC FIJI –– VoliVoli Beach Resort –– We've been to Fiji many times; this resort is a favorite! All rooms are 180 degree ocean view and we are holding some in each category––standard, deluxe and premium for the time being. This is a 4* resort nestled amongst lush rainforest, waterfalls, and some of the ocean's healthiest corals. Three meals a day included. Dive package includes 20 boat dives. Click on "learn more" for all the details. ...  See Full Event Details

***LA PAZ...FINALLY HAPPENING***Yes, finally happening since Alaska Airlines has introduced a direct flight from LAX directly into La Paz airport! We will stay in the center of this lovely Mexican town at Hotel Catedral. Diving will be with Fun Baja for 5 days of 2-tank dives. Boat rides are long to the best dive sites––8:00am to 3:00pm or later, but the Sea of Cortez is a unique body of water different from any place you have dived previously. Jacques Cousteau called it the "world's aquarium." ...  See Full Event Details

***DUMAGUETE ATLANTIS***We keep going back because (1) Philippines is great diving; (2) Atlantis Dive Resort is absolutely beautiful with great service and great food; (3) it's easier to get to than that other great diving on the other side of the planet! But, yes, it's a little pricey for a land resort. You have to decide if it's worth it and, yeah, we think it is! Caribbean is lots cheaper....but !!! ...  See Full Event Details

***TOURING JAPAN WITH OBDC***Sign up as interested for now to get first chance to book limited space that will be offered. We are now working with Global Basecamps to put together the perfect land tour of Japan for a small group, maximum will be 16-20 members and their guests. We'll spend some time in Tokyo doing some fun stuff, maybe even an optional baseball game at the Tokyo Dome. A look at Mt Fuji. Kyoto, of course, with day trips to Hiroshima, Osaka, etc. from there. Dinner entertainment of sumo wrestlers is said to be a lot of fun. Looking at all that stuff. Also, there will likely be an optional add-on to fly over to Okinawa ...  See Full Event Details