Dear Dirty Dozen Team Member,
Have you ever wondered what sets Dirty Dozen Expeditions apart from the rest of the dive agencies out there?
Why book with us when you can book direct?
Well, we offer tons of experience, planning assistance, goodies, and on-site support that give you the bespoke, 5* experience you should expect when booking your trip of a lifetime.
Read on to find out why Dirty Dozen Expeditions is the premier choice for technical dive expeditions.
COMPREHENSIVE PRE-TRIP PLANNING & SUPPORT
From the moment you sign up for one of our trips, we are available by email, phone, or text whenever you need to ask questions.
We also provide a comprehensive trip brochure, available even before you book, which includes detailed advice on all elements of the trip, from suggested flight routes through to what sort of food you can expect on board.
All expedition members are invited to two team Zoom meetings before each trip. The first meeting is held around 12 months out from departure to assist with long-term planning and flight schedules, and the second meeting takes place 4 months before departure to discuss final queries and packing strategies.
We also set up a team WhatsApp group to support planning, answer questions, and develop teamwork and camaraderie in the run-up to the expedition.
EXPERIENCED STAFF & GUIDES
Our booking team has visited and dived all the destinations we explore, so you are guaranteed the most accurate and experienced guidance and first-hand answers to your questions.
We work only with experienced dive operators with technical dive facilities and guides. They understand the specific requirements of technical divers and that onboard service and safety are paramount.
We often employ local dive experts in addition to the regular boat crew to ensure the highest level of knowledge and expertise is available to our team.
A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Our Knowledge Database is a growing library of resources designed to help divers get the most out of their adventures. It brings together articles, videos, gear guides, destination insights, and expert tips from some of the world’s leading divers and explorers.
Whether you’re preparing for a trip, looking to sharpen your skills, or curious about the history and science behind a dive site, the database makes it easy to find reliable, well-organized information all in one place.
COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY GIANTS
Many of our trips feature special guests, certification agencies, or manufacturers, giving you the opportunity to meet and dive with some industry greats!
Collaboration trips bring extra perks, like attending a private talk from a well-known diver, getting free gear from a manufacturer, or being photographed by a professional.
We have upcoming trips featuring Jill Heinerth, Mark Powell, Adam Wood, as well as collaborations with Oceanic in 2026 and Shearwater in 2027.
ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
Over the years, we have crafted some special partnerships to bring our guests access to some special discounts and deals.
We offer our customers a FREE Human Factors in Diving (Fundamentals) training course with every booking. This brand new, rewritten, reshot, short online course is a must-have for all divers, from novice to experienced, and everyone in between.
It creates the essential foundations to understand and highlight the impact of human factors in diving, and how to ensure the dives you have are safe and have a reduced likelihood of human error.
We also provide our guests with access to preferential trip insurance rates with our preferred partner, DiveAssure.
Using a special link from our website, Dirty Dozen customers can arrange trip insurance and travel with peace of mind, knowing that their investment is protected.
Should there ever be a need to make a claim, we have a direct line to our account manager who will support our customers through their claims process.
SUPERIOR SAFETY ON-SITE
Not only do we support you in the run-up to your expedition, but a Dirty Dozen Expeditions Leader will be on board every trip to support and assist guests with daily expedition life.
From arranging dive teams to making sure everyone is happy with their cabin, the Expedition Leaders ensure that the trip runs smoothly from start to finish.
They play an essential role in managing safety onboard, in fact, we pride ourselves on being industry leaders in the use of ’splash checklists’, gas management procedures, and other onboard safety protocols.
LOTS OF SPECIAL TREATS
We love to spoil our guests, and every team member receives a complimentary expedition t-shirt and water bottle or mug, as well as novelty stickers and postcards as a souvenir of their time with #teamdd.
We also help arrange prints of wrecks for the group to sign, and many trips feature a photographer/videographer who will document your time onboard and underwater to provide long-lasting memories.
At Dirty Dozen Expeditions, we understand and respect the effort you will put into your trip of a lifetime, be it the funds and time spent on equipment and training or time away from family and work - we know how much it means to get your trip just right.
We pride ourselves on providing first-hand knowledge and experience of technical diving in every destination we book, and so can offer you the very best advice and guidance on all aspects of your journey.
We believe it’s the little things that make the biggest difference, from direct access to the company founder, Aron Arngrimsson, to making life-long friends as part of #teamdd. You can expect the very best from your Dirty Dozen Expedition.
That pretty much wraps it from us this time around. As usual, we hope you have a lovely week ahead but remember, if you feel lonely, we are here to chat Dirty.
Best,
Aron ArngrÃmsson and the DDE Team