I booked already as it was getting a bit late. The one week dive was a really good deal at $1680 although nitrox not included in price. The tough part was the airfare which cost more than the live aboard at about $2250. I called around yesterday and got price quotes half that but I am not sure if that was for real. Emirates also does allow 2 free bags so I went with them and booked directly which is a good idea.
If this doesn’t suit, I am looking at a live-aboard off Costa Rica - Cocos Island - for spring break. To make it a good deal a person really needs to organize these in advance. ALSO, my dive club is probably going to Bonaire next summer in July as most of us voted that up on our last trip to Grand Cayman (last July). These guys always get great deals. The dive club is ADA based out of Florida. Where are you?