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[WreckWench]

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Location: Roatan WK#1
Dates:     Oct 12 - 19, 2019

 

 

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[Geronimo]

Does the MAYAN PRINCESS diving operation or shop support rebreathers? So I can bring mine.

 

[Cajun Diver]

Does the MAYAN PRINCESS diving operation or shop support rebreathers? So I can bring mine.

 

I don't see any mention of rebreather diving at the Mayan Princess.  Kamala is in Cuba on a liveaboard at the moment so this will likely have to wait until she gets back and has WiFi access.

[WreckWench]

 

Does the MAYAN PRINCESS diving operation or shop support rebreathers? So I can bring mine.

 

I don't see any mention of rebreather diving at the Mayan Princess.  Kamala is in Cuba on a liveaboard at the moment so this will likely have to wait until she gets back and has WiFi access.

 

 

I will check for you. I will need to know the following:

• What type of rebreather do you dive?
• How long have you been diving CCR and how many dives do you have on your CCR?
• What profiles are you looking to dive? The same recreational dives as the other divers? Or a more tech profile? (Doubtful you can do the latter since its a recreational trip)
• How much space do you need for your set up? If you can stay contained within the 2 spots usually allocated to a diver for their 2 tanks then its possible. There is very little storage space on Caribbean boats and almost none in the cabin area. How gear intensive is your set up?
• What type of scrub do you use? Some operators will not allow certain systems due to the caustic nature of the scrub medium.
• You can email all of this to me at kamala@singledivers.com 
• The operator at all 3 resorts is great so hoping you can join us! Kamala

[reefrover12]

I was wondering when arriving the airport in Roatan is there a "known" shuttle or? that we should be looking for in order to get to the resort. 

[dive_sail_etc]

I was wondering when arriving the airport in Roatan is there a "known" shuttle or? that we should be looking for in order to get to the resort. 

 

Todd with our Roatan and most other trips airport transfers are baked in to the basic trip package. Typically directions on a specific trip's transfer procedure will be posted as the trip notes summary in the Trip Private Message (PM) thread a few days before each trip begins; this is due to long experience putting out a trip notes summary over a week out and then inevitably having some facet of the procedures change on the resort end BUT with most members taking the original summary as the final word and neglecting follow up info with the unfortunate stress for the member missing the stich, as it were.

Don't worry, Kamala WILL include a list of specifics including airport transfer procedures in the Trip PM before 12 Oct BUT it is incumbent on the member to log in and check the Trip PM regularly this close to the trip, I suggest a couple of times a day starting tomorrow...

[Cmdr. Clownfish]

I was wondering when arriving the airport in Roatan is there a "known" shuttle or? that we should be looking for in order to get to the resort. 

There will be a bunch of data coming soon by PM.  Kamala has had more family issues so it is being delayed. 

 

To answer your question, yes there will be a shuttle with either your name or Mayan Princess or both on it.  You can bring US $ and prepare for mosquitos the size of birds.  You can find hotel amenities here. 

 

https://www.mayanprincess.com/

 

If Kamala isn't there to meet you when the shuttle arrives just register and come down to the lobby at 6pm for the orientation.

 

Restaruants are walking distance if you wish to go out but it is all-inclusive already so that should not be necessary. Credit cards are not recommended so plan on cash for that and tips.  No shots are required to enter Honduras but 6 months must be left on your passport (I checked this yesterday).

 

That should sum up the biggest questions but be sure to check the PM since I am not THE official voice on this one and there will be more.

[WreckWench]

Hey gang...I am back int own and its ALL THINGS ROATAN!!! Thank you all for our patience. Watch for your emails to start arriving with final pre trip wrap ups! Kamala