Newsletter archive — 11 November 2026
THAT’S A WRAP ON DEMA SHOW 2026! 🎬
Dear Dirty Dozen Team Member,
We’re back from New Orleans after a busy few days at DEMA, and there’s plenty to catch up on!
From revealing our first Antarctica expedition to opening new Bikini Atoll dates and sharing our latest research with DAN, this year’s show gave us a lot to talk about.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by booth #2454. Whether you came to plan your next expedition, meet the team, or simply chat Dirty, it was great to see you.
Here are the highlights.
ANTARCTICA — WHAT A RESPONSE! 🇦🇶
Our biggest announcement of the show is out: Dirty Dozen is heading to Antarctica! Thank you to everyone who has already reserved a place or got in touch to find out more.
EXPLORE ANTARCTICA 8–20 MARCH 2029
Join us from 8–20 March 2029 aboard M/V Plancius for our Antarctica & the Polar Circle — Deep South Discovery Voyage. Departing from Ushuaia, we’ll cross the Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, aiming to venture beyond the Polar Circle.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR USD 500 UNTIL END OF 2026
Non-diving partners and friends are welcome. Polar diving is an optional, recreational single-tank add-on for experienced cold-water divers, with at least 30 logged cold-water dry-suit dives. Diving and landings depend on weather and ice conditions.
MEET THE ANTARCTICA TEAM — LIVE 🇦🇶
12 December 2026
8:30 am PT (PST) · 11:30 am ET (EST)
4:30 pm London (GMT) · 8:30 pm Dubai (UTC+4)
Free live 60-minute Zoom introduction and Q&A
Curious about Antarctica? Join expedition leader Henrik, alongside Aron and our expedition manager Gillian, to explore what the journey is really like.
We’ll introduce Antarctica, talk through our March 2029 voyage, and answer your questions about polar diving, shore adventures, life onboard, and preparing for the trip. Divers and non-divers are equally welcome.
WATCH THE ANTARCTICA DEMA PRESENTATION 🎥
Want a closer look at the journey? We filmed Henrik Enckell’s presentation at DEMA, covering the expedition route and diving operations, plus the adventures waiting on shore.
It’s a great place to start if you’re wondering what joining us in Antarctica would look like. Click the link above to watch the presentation on our YouTube Channel.
BIKINI ATOLL 2029 DATES ARE LIVE! 🇲đź‡
The nuclear ghost fleet is calling. Announced at DEMA, our new 2029 Bikini Atoll expeditions are now open for booking:
Book your 2029 expedition at 2028 pricing. To celebrate the announcement, we’re holding 2028 prices until 31 December 2026.
If Bikini has been on your list, gather your dive buddies and start planning your visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary technical wreck diving destinations.
BEFORE THE SPLASH 🔬
Another highlight was presenting “Before the SPLASH” alongside Mark Powell and Christi Opresko from DAN Research.
Together, we shared insights from our ongoing study into structured pre-dive checklists and their role in improving diving safety. It’s work we’re proud to bring from our expeditions to the wider diving community.
We filmed the presentation and will share the recording on our YouTube channel soon.
LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Missed us at the show, or thought of another question on the way home? Email us and tell us which expedition you have your eye on. We’d love to help you plan it.
We look forward to seeing you above and below the surface. And as always, if you are feeling lonely, we are here to chat Dirty.
Best,
Aron ArngrĂmsson and the DDE Team
