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Isla Guadalupe Fleet:
Upscale Adventureon the Islander
 Upscale
Comfort - New White Shark Diving.
Introducing our latest long range boat to the Absolute Adventures-Shark
Diver fleet servicing Isla Guadalupe and beyond for 2005-6, the
92 foot MV Islander. For the past year we have been searching San
Diego for a unique upscale shark dive boat to offer our
valued group clients and corporate clients from Europe,
the USA and Japan.
Islander Details
Featuring 10 very private air conditioned
staterooms offering individual thermostats and washbasins, plus
every other diving amenity you and your groups will need, the Islander
is the perfect long range boat for those seeking comfort and style
while diving with Great White Sharks. Unlike our main vessel the
MV Ocean Odyssey, the Islander is primarily designed to cater to
selected dive groups, corporate groups world wide, professional
filmmakers, and larger private parties of divers. If you’re
looking for comfort-attention to detail, corporate incentive, and
or a unique meeting/strategy space this is the vessel for you. With
the acquisition of the Islander into our fleet, the way adventure
seekers think of shark diving has just changed again, forever.
Corporate
Meetings-Step Outside
Strategy planning, executive team meetings, sales offsites, incentives,
and team building are just a few of the uses for our newest vessel
to the Shark Diver fleet. Our shark crews can assist you with all
your corporate function needs. We can produce team shirts and hats
with your brand on it, film and produce corporate sales videos and
make your next corporate function one that will go down in your
company’s history. In a world where everyone does the same
thing, and companies look to Las Vegas as “a fun meeting place”
let Absolute Adventures-Shark Diver provide you with the ultimate
tool to set you apart from the competition. Dive experience is not
necessary, as always we’ll work with your group to make this
occasion one to remember. Why do the ordinary this year when
the extraordinary is waiting for you in San Diego?
Food Service
Meals aboard the Islander are key to any successful dive expedition.
Group leaders will be happy to note that we take great pride in
taking care of all your divers food needs. The galley is fully equipped
for any style of cooking providing divers with a wide range of cuisine.
From traditional meals to the freshest fish in the world (caught
daily), or meals that cater to religious observance, the Islander
cuts no corners in efforts to present a truly memorable dining experience.
Dietary restrictions are not a problem and our on board chef looks
forward to accommodating your needs. The Islanders galley/salon
area is spacious with ample room for 16+ passengers at one seating.
Complete with TV and VCR/DVD, and internet access, the salon is
an excellent place to wind down after a day of incredible shark
diving or while en route to Isla Guadalupe. All beverages-including
beer and wine-are available at no extra cost. We are proud to feature
“Great White Wines” at www.greatwhitewines.com
with your meals. This local eco minded company gives back 10% of
its total sales to ongoing shark research world wide, and they have
a fantastic wine.
Cage Diving Design
 Absolute
Adventures-Shark Diver oversaw the complete fabrication and updated
design of the Islanders shark cage system, mirroring them against
our huge 100 square foot successful Guadalupe Two design that we currently
deploy aboard the Ocean Odyssey. They feature external flotation pods
allowing for more space and comfort inside the cages. Plus two unique
external observation hatches for film crews who are looking for another
angle to film Great White Sharks. In short, one of Absolute Adventures-Shark
Divers most important considerations is cage design, and safety. We
have produced the best cages available to dive with; after all it’s
where you and your group will be spending most of your time with us.
Professional Photography
The Islander is looking forward to assisting you, the professional
or semi-professional, with all your underwater photographic needs.
We have set aside select dates with renound underwater photographer
Phil Colla located at www.oceanlight.com
who’ll be aboard to informally assist you. This is your unique
opportunity to learn underwater photographic skills from someone who
has shot Guadalupe from almost every angle possible over the past
10 years. In our opinion, Mr.Colla remains one of the best shooters
on the planet, his attention to details and eye for the perfect shot
is what sets him apart. He’s also a genuinely nice fellow and
looking forward to meeting you in 2005.
Long Range Fishing
Like the Ocean Odyssey, the Islander offers amazing big game fishing
with gear supplied to you on board. The crew is ready to assist you
land one of the monster Tuna and Yellowtail that inhabit the waters
around Isla Guadalupe. Cage diving is fun; nailing an 80 pound Yellowfin
is as exciting as skydiving. Last season the world record Yellowtail
(96 pounds) was caught at our site in the middle of our shark season.
The Islander crew can also freeze your catch so you can take it home
with you at the end of your expedition with us at no extra charge.
Islander Technical Specs
At 92 x 24 feet the Islander is also powered by two reliable Caterpillar
3406 Diesel engines that are routinely maintained for maximum performance.
Her size cuts down on rougher crossings to and from Isla Guadalupe
and provides superior diving comfort while on site. Twin 55KW Isuzu
generators provide ample power at all times. The boat has a fresh
water tank which is supplemented as needed by a reverse osmosis water
maker capable of generating 400 gallons of water daily. This surplus
of fresh water provides all our divers with ample hot water in either
of the two main showers aboard or through our hot water deck shower,
the perfect way to warm up after a long dive with Great Whites. The
Islander has been refitted for 2004 with a “built in”
low pressure air system for our divers; it is one of three boats in
the entire fleet to have this system in place. Like the Odyssey, built
in air systems provide our divers with the dedicated air systems and
safety aspects we demand from our shark boats.
Group Sales
The Islander accommodates groups of 16+ divers, all group leaders automatically
come for free. We are looking forward to providing you and your groups
with the vacation of a lifetime, tell our contacts what your needs
are and Absolute Adventures-Shark Diver will make it happen for you.
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