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extension of learning to dive. Many people begin diving to
experience the beauty they have seen on television, online or in books.
Dive travel includes more than underwater exploration; it’s also about
delving into the sights, sounds, tastes, and even shopping of different
cultures. |
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Galapagos |
Galapagos |
Raja Ampat Indonesia |
Raja Ampat Indonesia |
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Just a few of the marine life encounters
from recent Scuba Center trips.
Photo Credits: Tom Pederson |
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Check this page often as we continue to add
new destinations for your dive travel adventures. |
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Scuba Center Group Dive Trips
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 Join Scuba Center on one of our group dive trips.
Dive travel is a great way to gain
diving experience, meet other divers, learn about the
marine
environment, and see the world. Scuba Center dive trips are always
led by one of our
staff of PADI Instructors. |
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Dunbar
Rock: Feb 18-25, 2023 |
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A limited number of spaces
are available!
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Guanaja or Pine
Island as named by Christopher Columbus, is the most
undiscovered and pristine of the three islands off
the coast of Honduras that make up the archipelago
called The Bay Islands. Guanaja is the eastern-most
of the Bay Islands off of Honduras. It is situated
about 18 miles east of Roatan and 30 miles north of
the mainland of Honduras. A visit to Dunbar Rock
offers a unique dive vacation experience from start
to finish. Perched on a cay with 360° views of Sandy
Bay, Guanaja and surrounding cays, this unique
resort blends beauty, serenity and something
unidentifiably special in a laid-back, inviting
atmosphere. The 15,000 square foot property is
spread across 4 floors. The ground level provides
access to a private white sand beach for lounging,
swimming and snorkeling and their PADI/SSI dive
center just off the docks. |
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Palau and Truk: Mar
10-23, 2023* |
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Palau is the
western-most cluster of six major island groups
which make up the Caroline Islands, 600 miles east
of the Philippines. Home to many world class dive
sites, Palau is known for incredibly clear water to
explore the 1300-1500 hundred species of reef fish
inhabiting the surrounding coral lagoon and adjacent
islands. After a week aboard the Rock Islands
Aggressor in Palau, we'll travel to Blue Lagoon
Resort on Truk Lagoon (Chuuk, Federated States of
Micronesia). Truk Lagoon is a 30-mile by 40-mile
long atoll fringed by 140 miles of reef. Most divers
are aware of the history here where 60 Japanese
warships and 275 airplanes sank to the bottom of the
lagoon during an attack by American forces in
February of 1944. First made famous for its diving
by Cousteau in the 1970s, the dive sites here are
accessible to all levels of sport divers. They also
provide habitat for local fauna and flora and many
are covered with beautiful soft corals and sponges. |
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Bahamas:
Mar 18-25, 2023 |
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Liveaboard scuba
diving and snorkeling in the Bahamas on the Aqua
Cat. Cruise from Nassau, Bahamas to the remote
islands of the Exumas, and especially the Exuma Cays
Land and Sea Park, the most pristine area in all the
Bahamas. Your liveaboard adventure vacation is on
the 102' catamaran Aqua Cat. This is the ultimate
escape aboard your own private luxury yacht. Imagine
sinking your toes into sugar sand, snorkeling or
diving among the lemon sharks and sting rays, or
hiking the trails of pirates and bootleggers of
years gone by. |
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Belize (Turneffe Atoll):
Mar 25-Apr 1, 2023 |
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Blackbird Caye
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort is located offshore on the
Turneffe Atoll, 25 miles off the coast of Belize
City. The resort is nestled within 1,300 acres of
island forest on a 2-mile long private, white sand
beach. The resort boasts 18 individual beachfront,
air conditioned cabanas offering a personal, private
and relaxing atmosphere. Belize is home to the
second largest barrier reef system in the world and
3 of the 4 atolls in the entire Western Hemisphere.
Blackbird Resort on the Turneffe Atoll has some of
the worlds best diving, renowned for its
biodiversity above and below the water. Turneffe is
the only Caribbean Atoll made up of dozens of
mangrove islands, which are the juvenile nurseries
for coral reefs and many schools of fish. |
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Little Cayman:
Apr 1-8, 2023 |
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Why do we keep
returning to Little Cayman over the years? Simply
put, Little Cayman has some of the best diving the
Caribbean has to offer. The Cayman Islands are
located 150 miles south of Cuba in the Caribbean
Sea. Little Cayman Beach Resort is situated on a
private beach on the south shore of Little Cayman,
bordered by the South Hole Sound, a turquoise lagoon
protected by the reef. The Cayman Islands have
strict Marine Conservation Laws and many of the 57
dive sites are within protected Marine Park Zones.
Coral canyons and sand chutes lead you through the
pristine deep blue waters of the outer reef before
plunging to 6000 ft. These exhilarating walls are
covered with brightly hued sponges, corals and sea
fans. Cousteau had said the Bloody Bay wall is among
the ten best dives in the world. |
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Cuba (Cayo
Largo & Havana): Oct 1-11, 2023 |
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Cayo Largo is
Cuba’s largest sea turtle nesting site amidst the
finest beach, the broad westward-facing Playa
Sirena, where 2km of natural, powdery white sand
remains cool to the feet. This dreamy key is an
ecological reserve within Cuba’s National Marine
Park System with abundant pelagic marine life
including sharks, grouper, tarpon & rays with clouds
of schooling fish. Due to its remoteness, few
Americans have ever dived this southern little
island off the mainland, easily classified as the
top land-based diving area in Cuba. Stay at Villa
Marinera (these charming remodeled cabins just
reopened July 2022 with terrific food!) & join Cuba
Scuba’s team led by local marine biologists to
discover this hidden treasure to help shape
humanitarian- environmental conservation projects. |
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Raja Ampat (Indonesia):
Nov 24-Dec 10, 2023 |
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Raja Ampat is one
of the richest and most diverse marine life places
on earth as well as the world’s coral library. You
can spot huge schools of fish, oceanic manta rays,
hawksbill sea turtle, Wobbegong shark, Walking
shark, pygmy seahorse and variety of nudibranchs.
Raja Ampat also has beautiful scenic views with the
thousands greenery small islands. This is why Raja
Ampat is the ranked among the top of UW photography
destinations. |
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Dominica: Feb 17-24, 2024 |
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Where city, reef
and rainforest converge, Fort Young Hotel & Dive
Resort is a full-service, heritage hotel on the
Caribbean Sea. Our coveted oceanfront placement
amidst Dominica’s vibrant capital, Roseau, provides
unmatched access to the heart of the island, while
our modern, boutique-style accommodations and
peerless amenities complete an idyllic Caribbean
holiday. From seaside al fresco dining,
entertainment and duty-free shopping on the resort’s
waterfront, to the neighboring French Quarter’s
Saturday markets and unfathomable adventures at your
doorstep — waterfall hikes, hot spring soaks,
rainforest walks and world-class scuba diving right
off the dock — Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is
your gateway to experiencing Dominica by both land
and sea. |
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Phillippines: Mar
7-21, 2024 * |
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Salaya Beach
Houses is a luxury dive resort situated at the
crossroads of world-class diving and island charm.
They’ve worked tirelessly to create a resort capable
of catering to experienced divers, flexible enough
for families, private enough for couples, and
designed to accommodate all of your needs. From our
affordable cottage, oceanview suites and luxury
penthouses to their fresh menus and wellness
activities, Salaya transcends the average beach
resort and offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the
heart of the Coral Triangle.
Amun Ini is set
on a three-hectare beachfront property located in
the municipality of Anda, Bohol, Philippines. Built
to provide guests an immersion into our forest-like
surroundings and a fantastic view of a crystal clear
blue sea that boasts of a 15 kilometer long coral
reef, Amun Ini offers endless attractions for
nature, snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. |
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St. Eustacius: Mar 16-23, 2024 |
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Combining luxury,
adventure, relaxation and fun, we offer an authentic
island experience. St Eustatius is the hidden gem of
the Caribbean. Where the Quill Volcano meets the
Atlantic Ocean, Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort
sits. The contemporary designed rooms are all
completed with high end finishes and featuring
spacious balconies and gardens with colourful views
of the gardens, pool and ocean. If you never heard
about this small, undiscovered island in the
Caribbean, it's only because it's a well-kept
secret. Unaffected by mass tourism St. Eustatius is
not your average Caribbean island, imagine the
Caribbean about 25 or 30 years ago and you get
close. The reefs surrounding St. Eustatius are
flourishing in a protected marine park. Underwater
you will experience what much of the Caribbean must
have looked like many years ago. |
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Soccoro Islands: May 7-15, 2024 * |
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You can see giant
mantas in many places around the world. But nowhere
else boasts a population of giant mantas that
literally seek out interaction with divers and
snorkellers. While mantas are the main reason to
voyage out to Socorro, there are lots of other
animals to see, including schooling hammerheads and
silky sharks, plus 10 other species of sharks,
bottlenose dolphins that consistently hang out with
divers at certain dive sites, large schools of
pelagic fish, and, in season, humpback whales. The
Nautilus UnderSea first entered service in 1968 as
the personal submarine tender to Dr. Perry of Perry
Oceanographic. This sturdy and brave ship became one
of the most famous dive boats in the world as the
Undersea Hunter voyaging out to Cocos Island and in
IMAX adventures around the South Pacific. Nautilus
graced the ship with a massive shipyard refit
including: stretching the hull out to 105 feet, a
new superstructure and extended sun deck, a bulbous
bow and stability system. |
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Mozambique: Oct 5-20, 2024 * |
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Mozambique sits on
the southeastern side of Africa where it neighbors
South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi,
and Tanzania and sits across the Mozambique Channel
from Madagascar. And while it may not be the first
destination that comes to mind when you think scuba,
Mozambique offers world-class diving with its
well-preserved corals, playful mantas, and abundant
fish life! Additionally, if your adventure spirit
sways you, be prepared to be welcomed by lively and
friendly culture, turquoise waters, white sand
beaches, and all-around-picturesque scenery.
Mozambique is sure to deliver you an unforgettable
adventure! |
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St. Lucia: Dec 7-14, 2024 |
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Welcome to Anse
Chastanet, Saint Lucia. Architect owner Nick
Troubetzkoy believes passionately in nature. So he
created a hotel that makes the foliage and the
flowers, the perfumes and the peaks, the sea and the
bird song an integral part of your vacation
experience. The estate encompasses 600 lush tropical
acres bordering two soft sand beaches. Not only do
you get a World Heritage Site anchored by the twin
peaks on land, the resort’s two crystal-clear bays
are part of a designated marine reserve protecting
miles of colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical
fish. Being located on the Caribbean coastline, the
Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin beaches and bay are
perfect for sun bathing and swimming in calm crystal
clear waters. Anse Chastanet is in the heart of St.
Lucia's marine reserves and therefore offers
excellent snorkelling and scuba diving right off
shore. |
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Magdelena Bay -- Sardine Run: Nov 13-20, 2025 * |
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Imagine a 116 foot
yacht that accommodates small groups of 12 divers in
6 large suites. The beautiful Gallant Lady combines
the luxury of a yacht with the thoughtful design of
a dive deck built for divers. The yacht features a
main lounge and dining room with wrap-around view,
large water level platform, sky lounge, sun deck and
even a crow’s nest. With 1700 horsepower Caterpillar
engines and hydraulic stabilizers, the Lady can
speed you wherever you want to go in great comfort.
During October to January, a magical event happens
in the nutrient rich swirling blue waters off
Magdalena Bay where striped marlin gather to hunt on
the second largest sardine run in the world. This
thrilling underwater action is spectacular. There is
an excellent chance of also seeing California sea
lions, dolphin, wahoo, pelicans, different species
of gulls, boobie birds, frigate birds, shearwaters
and even the awe inspiring albatross. |
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Phillippines (Tubbataha): Feb, 2026 * |
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Custom Dive Travel
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Do you want to
take a fabulous diving vacation, but your schedule won't allow you to join
one of Scuba Center's group trips?
Let us plan a custom trip to one of
many incredible diving destinations around the world. |
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Scuba
Center is proud to be an Authorized Aggressor Fleet Reseller. |
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Since 1984, Aggressor Fleet has
offered guests the ultimate in liveaboard diving. Today Aggressor
Fleet offers guests over 30 of the most fascinating scuba diving
destinations in the world and the list keeps growing. Every dive
yacht is designed with the diver's safety and comfort in mind that
includes personal touches like delicious between-dive snacks, warm
freshwater showers on the spacious dive deck and pampered service
from an attentive crew - all for one great price! Everything is
included; diving, accommodations, chef prepared meals, snacks, soft
beverages, local beer and wine and diving.
This is what the
Aggressor Fleet liveaboard lifestyle is all about!
To ensure
a consistent, high level of service and quality accommodations,
inspections are conducted throughout the fleet and guests post-trip
evaluations are carefully studied and any areas needing attention
are immediately addressed. |
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For
more information, contact: Tom Pederson
Scuba Center Eagan
1571 Century Point
Eagan MN 55121
651-681-8434
email
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people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can
lead to severe illness and death. By visiting Scuba Center (shopping,
attending classes, dive travel, etc), you voluntarily assume all risks related to
exposure to COVID-19. |
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travel insurance is highly
recommended to cover any unforeseen circumstances. |
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