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[Resqdew]

Any update?

Why not have a back-up plan to dive the exact same dates somewhere around Cancun/Isla Mujeres/Playa Del Carmen, then the flight destination to/from Cancun would be the same. If the permit arrives in time to dive with EV at Chinchorro, OK. If not, we won't have to change flights.

Just a thought.

[WreckWench]

Any update?

Why not have a back-up plan to dive the exact same dates somewhere around Cancun/Isla Mujeres/Playa Del Carmen, then the flight destination to/from Cancun would be the same. If the permit arrives in time to dive with EV at Chinchorro, OK. If not, we won't have to change flights.

Just a thought.

I have been looking at back up plans but this is a good one. This allows us to use the flight regardless...give me a couple of days to look into this.

[Jerrymxz]

Any update?

Why not have a back-up plan to dive the exact same dates somewhere around Cancun/Isla Mujeres/Playa Del Carmen, then the flight destination to/from Cancun would be the same. If the permit arrives in time to dive with EV at Chinchorro, OK. If not, we won't have to change flights.

Just a thought.

I Like how you think

[WreckWench]

Hey gang...the back up plan is beginning to jell. I am working on several Combo Mexico options including possibly doing Chinchorro by day operator if not by liveaboard!

I need a bit more time to work this out which should coincide with the boat's go or no/go decision.

So back up plan A is something in Mexico and back up plan B is either Aruba, Haiti, St Croix or some other option.

Stay tuned a bit longer...

[scubaclint]

Any updates?

[RolliPolliFishHead]

Never been on a dive on board trip before but love the idea. Please put me down as really interested...

[ScubaPunk]

Never been on a dive on board trip before but love the idea. Please put me down as really interested...

I'll put you on the list. to SD!

[WreckWench]

Hey gang...I have found a place in Mexico that is an eco resort but has amenities. Its very pristine and we'll be the ONLY divers. The resort has 16 rooms only for a max of 32 people. Most of their clients are fisherman so the diving remains very new and unspoiled. We'll fly in and out t of Cancun and then travel by bus to the resort. I am finalizing pricing now but an all inclusive including alcohol and sodas is $1650. I am working on an ala carte pricing option if it makes sense. A significant part of the price is the transport to and from the airport.

We will need to establish *no later than* arrival time and *no earlier than* departure times in order to facilitate a 4-5hr drive each way.

Stay tuned...fabulous one of a kind diving on the way.... -ww

[Resqdew]

Any updates yet?

[WreckWench]

Yes we have found an all inclusive week for $1650 and I'm working to reduce this amount for those who do not wish alcohol but we are still working those details out. They should be completed by this weekend so I can post this next week.

We'd fly in and out of Cancun and travel to Xcalak staying at Costa de Cocos

They have an all inclusive package with:

7 Day All-Inclusive Diving Trip Package
Round-Trip Ground Transportation from Cancun or Chetumal Airport.
7 Nights Lodging with 6 Days of Two Tank Dives per Day,
Private Cottage with bathroom and shower, Daily Maid Service,
all Meals, Open Bar, Marine Park Fees, and taxes are all included.
only $1650.00 per person, based on two per room, all divers, minimum 4 people.


NOT included:
night dives
extra dives
gratuities for the staff

[WreckWench]

UPDATES...AND CHECK OUT THE AMAZING CRITTERS WE'LL SEE...:



Patience and persistence are paying off. Our trip WILL be at Costa de Cocos HERE. We will fly in and out of Cancun airport so airfare will be very reasonable. (PLEASE NOTE: We will have a long commute to this pristine eco resort so we'll have "arrive no later than" times and "depart no sooner than" times. The resort's all inclusive pkg only contained 2 dives per day and our pkg will have 3 boat dives daily PLUS a day trip to Chinchorro if I can finalize the details. (Since the spots are limited we may just add the day trip to Chinchorro as an optional dive on a first come first served basis.) I'll have final pricing by Monday but we are looking at either a 17 dives, hotel, transfers, plus breakfast pkg for approx $1300 OR a 17 dives, hotel, transfers all inclusive with all meals and drinks included...for $1625 BOTH OF WHICH WILL BE LESS THAN THE NORMAL $1650 for only 12 dives!!! AND...if we get 20 divers on the trip we'll ALL qualify for an extra discount per person!

This resort gets great reviews and we'll be able to spear lionsfish for those who wish to do so! AND we'll be the only divers...the reef is only 10 minutes from the resort!

So stay tuned and tell your friends...this is a great deal to a very PRISTINE PLACE!!!

Check here for cool pictures from the area... and enjoy!!!

Yes we have found an all inclusive week for $1650 and I'm working to reduce this amount for those who do not wish alcohol but we are still working those details out. They should be completed by this weekend so I can post this next week.

We'd fly in and out of Cancun and travel to Xcalak staying at Costa de Cocos

They have an all inclusive package with:

7 Day All-Inclusive Diving Trip Package
Round-Trip Ground Transportation from Cancun or Chetumal Airport.
7 Nights Lodging with 6 Days of Two Tank Dives per Day,
Private Cottage with bathroom and shower, Daily Maid Service,
all Meals, Open Bar, Marine Park Fees, and taxes are all included.
only $1650.00 per person, based on two per room, all divers, minimum 4 people.


NOT included:
night dives
extra dives
gratuities for the staff

Hey gang...I have found a place in Mexico that is an eco resort but has amenities. Its very pristine and we'll be the ONLY divers. The resort has 16 rooms only for a max of 32 people. Most of their clients are fisherman so the diving remains very new and unspoiled. We'll fly in and out t of Cancun and then travel by bus to the resort. I am finalizing pricing now but an all inclusive including alcohol and sodas is $1650. I am working on an ala carte pricing option if it makes sense. A significant part of the price is the transport to and from the airport.

We will need to establish *no later than* arrival time and *no earlier than* departure times in order to facilitate a 4-5hr drive each way.

Stay tuned...fabulous one of a kind diving on the way.... -ww

[WreckWench]

Tell us which you prefer....


17 dives, Hotel d/o, transfers, taxes & All inclusive including all meals and drinks for approx $1625

or


17 dives, Hotel d/o, transfers, taxes & breakfast for approx $1300?



If all goes well the pkg will ALSO include DIVING IN CHINCHORRO as well as Xcalak!!!


PLUS we are looking at a great early booking discount AND additional savings per person if we get 20 people!!!

[WreckWench]

Special Thanks to Steve Dramstad for all the awesome pictures he's given us to use! He just loves Xcalak and Costa de Cocos and wanted you all to "See" how beautiful it is!

And talk about variety....








And yes they have MANATEES!!!

[rkymtwy]

I'm assuming ecolodge means no A/C, if so anyone know what the temps are like around that timeframe? And if you don't do the all inclusive what are the alternatives in the area. This seems kinda remote.

I also read an online review that they have an animal caged in what were not so good conditions in the main lobby area, this review could be old but I would want to know it they are possibly still mistreating an animal.

And lastly would we be sharing the resort with people that are they specifically to fish.

Interested in what you find out about Chinchorro and diving the statues in Cancun. Looks to be about a 5 hour car trip from the Cancun airport.

[landlocked]

I assume remote means no internet or cell service?
Something I read indicated Chinchorro is far off the coast. But the resort indicates short boat rides. Does that mean no diving Chinchorro? Or did I misread (very likely). And if someone can tell more about the animal friendliness (that Carla asked about) I'd appreciate. You can guess I won't put money into a place that supports cruelty.

thx