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GO BEFORE IT IS GONE!
Scientists can now predict with some certaintly that one or our most charished underwater destinations may be completly destroyed due to the naturally occuring warming of the oceans by 2050. If you want to experience the largest living animal on the planet while it is still in its glory, come with us NOW!
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ONE OF THE 7TH NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
GREAT BARRIER REEF
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CORAL SEA
AUSTRALIA LAND & DIVE EXPEDITION
NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 1, 2008
Go down under, 'Down Under'" with Andy and Lynn
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MIKE BALL'S SPOIL SPORT SCUBA YACHT
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FROM REEFS-TO-'ROO'S SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO'S
16-DAY AUSTRALIA EXPEDITION
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Round Trip Air from San Francisco to Sydney.
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3 Nights hotel standard accommodation in Sydney.
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Round trip domestic flight from Sydney to Cairns, North Queensland.
- 7-night dive cruise aboard the renowned Mike Ball's Advanced Ecotourism Certified luxury yacht the Spoil Sport diving the GREAT BARRIER REEF AND THE CORAL SEA.
- All meals including complementary soft drinks and a glass of wine with dinner while on board the scuba yacht.
- As many dives as you can squeeze in between meals including tanks and weights. All diving is done off the mother ship rather than inflatables, making diving as easy as it gets.
- ***3-day LAND-BASED YONGALA WRECK DIVE includes:
- VAn rental round trip from Cairns to Alva Beach (share the driving).
- 2 Nights bunk/barracks- type land-based accommodation with
"Yongala Dives" at Alva Beach. Check it out at DIVE THE YONGALA
- Continental breakfast, snacks and lunch on the dive boat.
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2 Days of 2-tank morning boat dives, tanks & weights, tax and mooring fees.
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2 Nights resort standard resort accommodation in Cairns upon your return from Alva Beach including transfer to the airport for our return flight home on
Monday, December 1, 2008. Check out our resort in Cairns at COLONIAL CLUB
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SWS TRIP PACKAGE PRICE: Starting at $5,375 per person, double occupancy in a Budget Cabin. The current airline fuel surcharge/tax is an additional $378 and subject to increase until such time as the group is ticketed. Possibly, a small currancy surcharge may be added to your final balance if the value of the US dollar continues to decline. Upgrade Yacht Cabins additional per person package cost: Club add $471; Standard add $971; Premium add $1,239. Cabin assignment is subject to availability at time of trip deposit` at SWS. Hotel room upgrade at additional cost subjet to availability at time of request with SWS.
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Click on CHOOSE YOUR CABIN NUMBER PREFERENCE ABOARD THE SPOIL SPORT
Make sure you are on the Spoil Sport cabin plan, not the Paradise Sport.
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To Know before you go, click here for more information: AUSTRALIA TRAVEL TIPS
***Subtract $450 from the trip package price if you choose to pass up the option to dive the Yongala Wreck. You have the option after the dive cruise to stay in Cairns at our resort for 4 nights if you do not wish to dive the Yongala Wreck. BUT, before you decide to pass up the adventure down to Alva Beach to dive the Yongala Wreck, you need to know that this wreck is an iconic dive not because of the wreck itself which is not penetrable but because of its location and the fact that it has been a home to sea life for over a 100 years. It is a way-station for everything that lives in the sea - big and small because there is nothing else around it. You never know what you are going to encounter. This dive site is often listed as one of the top 10 dives in the world! And, if those who I've talked to can be believed, the best dive they've done anywhere ever!!! For the adventuous, advanced diver, the Yongala Wreck option is a must! For those not going on to Alva Beach/Yongala Wreck your stay in Cairns at our resort offers you courtesy Transport from the Spoilsport to the resort and to the Airport upon check out to return home plus resort bus service to and from the City Center thoughout the day. All rainforest, hiking, kayaking and other day trip adventures galore can be arranged through the resort tour desk. All tour operators pick up and drop off at the resort.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
$2,000 per person reserves your spot on the Spoilsport and entitles you to choose your cabin, based on availability at time of reservation. One half of your REMAINING balance is due by May 15, 2008. Final package payment is due into SWS no later than August 20, 2008. Check/cash payment preferred. Mastercard/Visa accepted for a 3% handling fee.
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NOTE 1. Out of pocket expenses include meals in Sydney and in Cairns plus dinner expense while staying at Yongala Dives, alcoholic beverages, fuel levy and reef tax aboard the Spoil Sport and gratuities. (Live-aboard boats recommend 10% of your cabin cost as a gage for amount of TIP. Other than the boat, establishments in Australia in general do not expect a TIP.) Nitrox available at additional cost.
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NOTE 2. YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT VALID FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS FROM OUR
RETURN DATE. U.S. Passport applications and information can be found on line at
PASSPORT HOME
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NOTE 3. YOU MUST PURCHASE AN AUSTRALIAN VISITORS VISA which can now be purchased for $20 on-line and is now called an "ETA" at
INTERNET VISA SERVICES AUSTRALIA
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NOTE 4. DIVER'S ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE IS MANDITORY TO JOIN US ON THIS
TRIP. www.diversalertnetwork.org
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SWS strongly recommends that in addition to Diver Accident Insurance, you purchase Trip Cancellation and Interruption coverage to help defray costs arising from unforeseen events. No one plans an emergency. But you can prepare for one. Carefully read any insurance policy before purchase to make sure it covers your specific needs. If you must cancel, all deposit money is non-refundable unless we are able to fill your vacated space.
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We recommend you purchase diver accident insurance through DAN Be sure to give DAN the SWS # 421046 when you purchase your membership and your insurance. DAN can also provide you with trip cancellation and interruption insurance.
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You may purchase your trip insurance from DAN online...
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SWS will charge a $200 service fee in the event we fill your vacated spot and are able to refund a portion of your deposit.
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SWS ACTS ONLY AS AN ORGANIZER AND EXPEDITOR OF DIVE TRAVEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OFFERING A SERVICE TO SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC. CUSTOMERS. SWS DOES NOT SELL DIVER ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOR DO WE SELL TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE NOR ARE WE LICENSED TRAVEL AGENTS. WE SOLICITE THE ASSISTANCE OF LICENSED REPUTABLE TRAVEL AND INSURANCE AGENTS TO ASSIST US ON YOUR BEHALF.
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View of Sydney Harbor Opera House you'll see during your 3-night stay in Sydney
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Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea diving for one week aboard Mike Ball's Spoilsport luxury dive yacht
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Cod Hole Coral Sea
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Aboard the Spoilsport Coral Sea
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Coral Sea Coral Sea
Dinner Aussie Style at the Yongala Dive Bunk House Thirty minute boat ride from the Yongala dive shop/bunk house
Yongala Wreck Close up with Mantas on Yongala Wreck
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort 2 or 4 nights
Native Cultural Excursions to the
famous North Queensland
Nature Preserves available
during your stay at the Colonial
Club Resort in Cairns.
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SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC.
5114 MADISON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95841
916-332-8294
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DIRECT ALL TRIP QUESTIONS TO: lynn@scubaworldsacto.com
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