Join this fabulous diving excursion arriving in Cancun, driving to Southern Mexico to be whisked away to the unspoiled quiet island of Holbox (pronounced Olebosh) for 2 days of Whalesharks and Dolphin and Manta encounters and then its off to Cozumel via the Ferry for a week of diving in Paradise! From big animals to one of the most diverse marine environments...Mexico has it ALL!!! You can do just the Whaleshark encounter or just Cozumel or both! This will be a trip to remember! Two (2) full days of Whaleshark encounters in Holbox followed by 5 days of diving in Cozumel makes this a one of kind trip! But hurry...the whalesharks are practically guaranteed and the spots are very limited on the Whaleshark portion of the trip.
If you are seeking the ultimate shark diving adventure, then come join us swimming among whale sharks on an unspoiled Mexican Island. Better yet, how about very long encounters in an area where dozens of whale sharks and breaching manta rays come to feed on the plankton blooms at the edge of the Yucatan Peninsula? Hidden within the sleepy little fishing village of Holbox, Mexico is shark diving's Holy Grail. This is your opportunity to visit this rare gem of an island and experience the Mexican Island culture in a very simple and lovely setting as well as spend your mornings swimming with one of the most exciting sharks on the planet!
Holbox for $499* d/o or $649 s/o plus air to Cancun or Cozumel for $825** d/o, All Inclusive or $1155 s/o plus air to Cancun or Cozumel or BOTH $1324 d/o or $1804 s/o (less $50 discount if doing both trips and paid in full by March 1, 2006) and (see me for bulk and charter rates) you'll have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see so much marine life and WHALESHARKS!!! The Holbox trip is limited to 16 people and the Cozumel trip is limited to 20 people. Note: You can also do Cozumel for only 4nites/3days...see below for details!
(Please see below for full terms and conditions.)
Who's Going to Holbox:
1. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - Dallas, TX (pd - Holbox)
2. Ray aka Lattitude Adjustment - NJ (pd - Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
3. Buz aka AirHead - OK (pd - Holbox) - Private Room - Waiver/Survey
4. Mark aka CapnJack - TX (pd -Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
5. TJ aka Mark's Boss aka The Wife - TX (pd - Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
6. Carol aka sandiegocarol - CA (pd - Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
7. Trudy aka ScubaStory - TX (pd - Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
8. Scott aka Travelnsj - CA (pd/-Holbox) - Private Room - Waiver/survey
9. Lee aka lgrahamtx - TX (pd Holbox) - Arrive Cancun CO464 11:23AM - Waiver/Survey
10. Jeff aka seahorsewrangler - (pd Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
11. Mandi aka landlocked - (pd Holbox) - Waiver/Survey
12. Heidi aka Pocahantas - NJ (pd) - Waiver/Survey
13. Jerry aka NCMasterDiver - NC (pd) - Arrive Cancun 1 day early - Waiver/Survey
14. Liz aka DrScubachick - CA (pd) - Arrive Cancun 1 day early - Waiver/Survey
15. Karen aka ScubaDawg - CA (pd) - Arrive Cancun 1 day early - Waiver ONLY
16. Jeff aka divewire - VA (pd) - Waiver/Survey
17. Jules aka Sqzmee - FL (pd) Holbox only - Waiver/Survey
Who's Going to Cozumel ONLY 8 ROOMS!!!:
1. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - Dallas, TX (pd - Cozumel for 6nites/5days) - Waiver/Survey
2. Ray aka Lattitude Adjustment - NJ (pd - Cozumel for 6nites/5days) - Waiver/Survey
3. Buz aka AirHead - OK - (pd - Cozumel for 6nites/5days) - Private Room??? - Waiver/Survey
4. Mark aka CapnJack - TX (dep - Cozumel for 6nites/5days) - Waiver/Survey
5. Carol aka sandiegocarol - CA (pd - Cozumel for ?nites/?days) - Waiver/Survey
6. Trudy aka ScubaStory - TX (pd -Cozumel for 6nites/5days) - Waiver/Survey
7. Scott aka Travelnsj - CA (pd - Cozumel for 6nites/5 days) - Private Room - Waiver/Survey
8. Lee aka lgrahamtx - TX (pd Cozumel (6nites/5days) - Waiver/Survey
9. Kevin aka kkutexas - (pd - 6nites/5 days) - Waiver/Survey
10. Nancy aka ScubaDuba - (pd -6nites/5 days) - Waiver/Survey
11. Heidi aka Pocahantas - NJ (pd) - Waiver/Survey
12. Jerry aka NCMasterDiver - NC (pd) - Waiver/Survey
13. Liz aka DrScubachick - CA (pd) - Waiver/Survey
14. Karen aka ScubaDawg - CA (pd) - Waiver ONLY
15. Jeff aka divewire - VA (pd) - Waiver/Survey
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Waiting List:
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FINAL VAN ARRANGEMENTS in Cancun:
We will all congregate at 1:20pm Friday July 14th outside the Cancun airport at the exit area for a 1:30 van departure. Look for van drivers with SingleDivers.com & Kamala signs. They will have a list of all passengers and check you off as we pick you up. We will need to be creative in loading the vans with all our luggage but it will work out fine!
Holbox Availability Update:
SD honors a first come and first served premise that is driven by posting in our community. Once a trip appears to have filled up from the "My Check is in the Mail" and the confirmed deposits/pymnts we will open an official waiting list for the trip. As openings occur or deposit checks are not received, we'll open up the Waiting List for trip participants.
Please note that while you may send pm and email requests for availability, the official availability is always available in the main trip post. Thank You! -ww
Trip Instructor:
Trip Videographer:
Here is the full information on the trip:
TEMPS & CONDITIONS:
The weather in Mexico is remarkably consistent year-round. The temperatures range in the high 80's during this time of year and the water temps are in the mid 80's making this truly diving in paradise.
AIRFARE:
Due to Hurricane Wilma, full charter and flight service has been slow to resume. I'm waiting on some bulk air and charter air confirmations and I'll post them when I get them. Otherwise you are more than welcome to make your own arrangements.
ARRIVAL:
If doing both Holbox and Cozumel plan to fly into Cancun and arrive no later than 12:30 noon. We'll be picked up at the Cancun airport and shuttled to the ferry that takes us to the island of Holbox.
If only doing Holbox you'll need to fly in and out of Cancun and if only doing Cozumel, you can fly in and out of either Cozumel or Cancun.
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SCHEDULED ITINERARY
July 14th Arrive in Cancun and travel to Holbox
July 15 & 16th Whaleshark and Manta and Dolphin encounters
July 17 Travel to Cancun airport or Cozumel
July 18 Dive in Cozumel
July 19 Dive in Cozumel
July 20 Dive in Cozumel
July 21 Dive in Cozumel
July 22 Dive in Cozumel
July 23 Depart Cozumel
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
Suddenly, excited hoops and hollers echoed across the water. The surface boiled, while as many as sixty whale sharks, moved slowly, mouths agape, through the plankton rich waters. Entering the water directly in a whale sharks path, I peered into its approaching mouth. A few feet away, its eyes appeared to check me
out (though that may be anthropomorphic). Some fed in circles, giving me a second or even a third encounter, where I could see attached remoras dining on parasites. Schools of sardines, a frenetic bait ball breaking the surface, gobbled anything escaping the gaping mouth. Cobia, playing the roles of pilot fish, kept pace with the sharks strong strokes. Two of us would slide into the 79-degree water with one or two whale sharks to observe and photograph them. Visibility ranged from 25-30 feet, enough to give me a great view, but not enough to capture the sharks full length with my digital and video equipment. I made at least half a dozen entries, lasting up to fifteen minutes each. As two of us came out, the mate helped us up a side ladder as the boat idled. We never had to wait to find the next whale shark.
HOLBOX $499 d/o or $649 s/o PACKAGE INCLUDES:
3 nights/2 days snorkeling with Whalesharks, Mantas & Dolphins in a double occupancy room on the island
SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
Lunch on the boat each day of snorkeling
2 snorkel dives daily
Transfers from Cancun airport or the Cancun Ferry Station to Holbox and back
Water Ferry to the island and back
Taxis to hotel and boat and back
SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
HOLBOX PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Airfare (at this time)
Food other than lunch on the boat
Rental, instruction and retail charges
Crew gratuities
Trip Cancellation Insurance
HOLBOX SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
The Single Room Rate is $50 more per night.
COZUMEL 6 Night/5 Day $825 d/o or $1155 s/o PACKAGE INCLUDES:
INCLUDED in 6nite/5 day ALL INCLUSIVE Land ONLY package:
6 nights at the newly rebuilt beautiful Casa del Mar beach resort
5 days diving 2 tanks dives with Del Mar Aquatics Dive Operation on premises
Unlimited Shore Diving...easy and beautiful!
Airport transfers to and from airport and hotel
All taxes included
$2 per day diving park fees included
Free Day of Arrival Shore Diving
Welcome Cocktail
SD.com famous *Meet & Greet* parties
Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours
SD.com signature t-shirt
Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
Meals: Meals are included including alcohol. We will do most of our meals at the hotel however several nights we will have the option of eating in town at one of Cozy'd world renown restaurants.
NOT Included in Cozumel Package:
Additional boat dives.
Airfare out of your local city. (Call/email for BULK or CHARTER airfare from YOUR city! We hope to have charter air shortly.)
COZUMEL SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
The Single Room Rate is $55 more per night.
COZUMEL 4 Night/3 Day $625 d/o or $845 s/o PACKAGE INCLUDES:
4 nights at the beautiful newly remodeled Casa del Mar beach resort
3 days diving 2 tanks dives with Del Mar Aquatics Dive Operation on premises
Unlimited Shore Divingβ¦easy and beautiful!
Airport transfers to and from airport and hotel
All taxes included
$2 per day diving park fees included
Free Day of Arrival Shore Diving
Welcome Cocktail
SD.com famous *Meet & Greet* parties
Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours
SD.com signature t-shirt
Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners where available
Meals: Meals are included including alcohol. We will do most of our meals at the hotel however several nights we will have the option of eating in town at one of Cozy'd world renown restaurants.
NOT Included in Cozumel Package:
1. Additional boat dives.
2. Airfare out of your local city. (Call/email for BULK or CHARTER airfare from YOUR city! See flight details below for DFW group flight.)
COZUMEL SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
The Single Room Rate is $55 more per night.
DISCOUNTS:
$25 Mail In Rebate for SD premier or charter membership (only one whether doing Holbox and/or Cozumel) (Click here for the form & details!
Early Bird discount of $50 if doing both trips and paid in full by 3/1/06
Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
If paying via paypal go to www.PayPal.com and send payment to kamala@singledivers.com Be sure to include your address, contact number and screen name in the details section.
If paying via check or money order, please send payment to:
Kamala Shadduck
SingleDivers.com
3957 Gaspar Ste#200
Dallas, TX 75220
214-350-7003
kamala@singledivers.com
If paying via credit card (Visa, MC, Diners) download the SD Credit Card Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form.
PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
ASAP: $200 deposit required to reserve a spot on either trip or $300 if doing both.
PROGRESS PAYMENTS HOLBOX:
a. $200 Deposit or $300 if doing both trips due at booking
b. March 14, 2006: $250
c. May 14, 2006: $45 if doing only Holbox
PROGRESS PAYMENTS COZUMEL:
a. $200 due at booking or $300 if doing both trips
b. March 14, 2006: $400
c. May 14, 2006: $225 if doing only Cozumel
Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure.
Hotel Information:
Casa del Mar Resort is an all-inclusive 2 star resort situated across the street from the beach, two miles from downtown San Miguel, and approximately 2.5 miles from Cozumel Airport. This location is also a few minutes by boat to all of the island's main reefs and right in front of excellent shore diving!
The property's amenities include the one swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis court, gym, gift shop, dive shop, and beach club with private pier. The property is home to a hacienda-style restaurant, and snack bar by the pool with exclusive swim up pool bar. Hotel services include room service, full-service dive center, car and scooter rental, medical services, money exchange, FREE Lobby Internet access, and valet laundry service. The all-inclusive plan covers all meals and snacks, unlimited domestic drinks, daily activities, non-motorized watersports (kayaks and snorkeling equipment), free scuba demos in the pool, bicycle tours, nightly entertainment, and all taxes and tips.
All rooms feature terraces, air-conditioning, cable TV, telephones, bathtubs and showers, and safety deposit box (free of charge).
Hotel Amenities Babysitting services
Baggage Check
Business Center
Beach - Across the road from a private beach
Courtesy room
Gift Shop
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Laundry facilities - Valet , fees may apply
Lounges/Bars - 1
Pets Allowed - contact hotel for restrictions
Restaurants on premises -1
Room service - limited service
Safety deposit box - complimentary
Swim-up pool bar
Recreation:
Activities desk/Concierge
Game Room/Arcade
Moped rental - fees may apply
Swimming pools - 0 indoor, 1 outdoor, 0 children's
Tennis courts - fees may apply
Water sports available on premises - Additional fee for motorized sports
Onsite Full Service Dive Shop
Boat pick up at the dock at the Dive Shop
Location/Transportation:
Downtown location - 2 miles from downtown or $3 taxi
Miles from airport β 2.5
Miles from beach - Across the street from the beach, accessible by a Private walkway:β’ Parking
Beach Club with private pier
PLEASE obtain trip insurance...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc. It is very economical and averages about $77 for this trip.
Trip Insurance Information:
Click here for free trip insurance quote and/or to buy it online.
1. You can obtain trip insurance for the Land package price or add in your airfare even if not obtaining the air via SD.com.
2. You can add an additional waiver for Supplier Default which means if the airline or the hotel or SD.com goes out of business before your trip that you are protected as long as you buy your insurance within 24 hours of your last payment.
3. You can add an additional waiver for Pre-Existing Condition exclusion which means if you have an active pre-existing condition it will be waived should it flare up and cause you problems on your trip as long as you buy your insurance within 24 hrs of your last payment.
4. If you do not desire 'pre-existing condition or supplier default insurance' you may purchase trip insurance up to 24hrs before departure!
5. This insurance can be used for diving as well as non-diving vacations. This insurance has medical coverage that does not exclude snorkeling and diving.
Initial Trip Deposit Date = Use April 1 as your trip insurance deposit date.
This plan also includes:
Emergency Assistance Services
CSA's comprehensive Emergency Assistance Services are included with each policy. The services include pre-travel advice, medical and legal referral, emergency cash transfer, lost ticket and passport assistance, and emergency prescription refill assistance.
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