OBDC Mission

***EGYPT...On the Land and Under the Red Sea***OBDC friends Linda Blanchard and Walter Marte have put together a scenic tour for our November meeting. Those of us on the club trip in 2010 where we spend a week on a liveaboard, then touring the pyramids and cruising the Nile River will love the memories. Haven't been there? See why you will add Egypt to your bucket list! ...  See Full Event Details

***OBDC Annual Christmas Party*** Once again at Gulliver's Prime Rib Restaurant in Irvine, California. Cost is $75 per person including happy hour drink, wine with dinner and choice of entree (prime rib is preferred by most). BUT, if you have traveled with the club in the past 5 years, your dinner is complimentary. Watch for flyer and sign-up details. ...  See Full Event Details

***PHILIPPINES DUMAGUETE - IT'S HAPPENING***We know the Philippines is a terrific dive destination, some of everything without the 2-day travel time each way. Atlantis Dumaguete is a beautiful TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence resort that works for divers as well as non-divers. All inclusive with 3 chef prepared meals per day and excellent service at the resort and on the boats. Dive package features up to 4 scheduled boat dives per day plus a day trip to Apo Island (or other, depending on weather) with its lush reefs and fascinating sea life. You will book your own air; we suggest Philippine Airlines all the way to Dumaguete so ...  See Full Event Details

***BEAUTIFUL CROATIA PLUS OPTIONAL MONTENEGRO***OBDC announces our "once-a-year" non-dive trip for 2026....Croatia & the Dalmation Coast. This is a fully guided tour beginning in Split for 3 days, taking the ferry over to Hvar for next 2 nights, then a ferry to Dubrovnik for the final 4 nights. Included: Sightseeing tours, walking tours, olive oil tasting, excursions to Krka National Park, Vis Island & Blue Cave, Ston & Peljesac Peninsula, Lokrum Island and of course Dubrovnik Old Town and City Walls. Consider an optional 3 night add-on to Montenegro to wrap up the trip. Maximum 14 to make the price and vehicles work as presented. A $500 ...  See Full Event Details

***CAPTIVATING CURACAO***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

***SAIL TO 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 April 30, 2026. OBDC group ...  See Full Event Details

***POSTPONED AGAIN***La Paz is a great town, and now there is a direct flight from LAX to La Paz. We've held off because of the flight situation, but we also have to share that the boat rides are pretty long. Completely different diving than any other part of the world; the Sea of Cortez remains one of the most prolific places to see a lot of fish. It is too late to book for Fall 2025, but let's do this trip in 2026. Dive with Fun Baja, all other details pending. Please sign up on the website if you are interested. If we get enough interest, we can put a group together. So far that has not happened. ...  See Full Event Details