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About Ocean Enterprises Travel

Leading trips to exotic destinations since 1979, above and below the water.

Who we are

A comprehensive travel experience, with exclusive privileges

We have been leading trips to exotic destinations for decades. To date we have visited over 200 locations, and we are always looking for the latest and greatest opportunities to share with our customers worldwide. Our trips are not limited to the ocean: our land-only adventures are just as popular.

Our group trips welcome couples and solo travelers alike, and they are a great way to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for travel. Several of our travelers have been with us for more than 35 years and have made friends for life.

Pre-trip meetings let you meet your fellow travelers and go over the logistics and packing details. Our post-trip parties are a chance to share photos and videos and catch up with your travel companions. If a group trip isn’t for you, we’re happy to plan for small groups or individual travelers.

1979Planning trips since
200+Destinations visited
PADICertified trip leaders and instructors
VirtuosoMember travel advisors
The Arenui liveaboard under sail
Our story

Researched first, then shared

At Ocean Enterprises Travel, we strive to provide a comprehensive, unique and enjoyable experience with exclusive privileges. Each potential destination is thoroughly researched before it is added to our travel itinerary, and is designed to offer good value and extra benefits that typically are not available to individual travelers.

Our mission

Our goal is to make it easy for you by handling all the details of your trip: transportation, transfers, accommodations, customs and any other extras that go along with each destination. Our experienced trip leaders guide you through every step and take away the worry and confusion that can come with foreign travel.

Meet our travel team

The people who travel with you

We’re proud of the friendly, knowledgeable team we’ve built over the years: PADI-certified dive instructors and trip hosts who have dived the world’s most exclusive sites and hosted trips to the most exotic destinations on the planet.

Werner KurnWerner KurnPresident, CEO
Myra KurnMyra KurnVP of Operations
Sherrie BurksSherrie BurksTravel Manager, Trip Leader, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Timm BurksTimm BurksTrip Leader, PADI Open Water Instructor
Ed LavinEd LavinTrip Leader, PADI Master Instructor
Nathan PierceNathan PierceTrip Leader, PADI Open Water Instructor
Hayley KurnHayley KurnTravel Consultant, Trip Leader
Marina EnriquezMarina EnriquezTravel Consultant
Chris O’BrienChris O’BrienTrip Leader, PADI Open Water Instructor
Brett SpreitzerBrett SpreitzerTrip Leader
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Let’s plan your next trip

Join a group trip or let us design one around you. Share a few details and we’ll be in touch with ideas, dates and pricing.

858-565-9474