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Mark your calendar and pack your dive gear!

The Great Barrier Reef & the Coral Sea:  Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2007

Final 4 SPOTS LEFT!

NEW LOWER PRICES FROM MIKE BALL!!

   

 You know that ever since you became a diver, you have always dreamed about diving the Great Barrier Reef

……..this is finally your chance!!

Join Sea Dog Divers "down under" for an incredible Coral Sea Expedition!

We have reserved a block of spaces with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions for the fantastic new Coral Sea Safari early in 2007. Our "base camp" for the expedition will be the award winning “Spoilsport” (a 100 ft long catamaran that is 36 ft wide and has a cruising speed of 16 knots - a very stable home on the water).  This seven night adventure will provide us with approximately 26 dive opportunities including several night dives.  I can tell you from experience that you don’t want to miss a night dive on the Great Barrier Reef!!  We will likely see plenty of sharks, giant potato cod, napoleon wrasse, eels, lion fish, giant clams, etc!  This trip will be a photo - video - diving extravaganza!

   

Here is a little sample of our inclusive adventure  to wet your appetite:

Dive Sites

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Enjoy Osprey Reefs 130 ft visibility with spectacular plummeting walls to 3300 ft

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At North Horn swim with giant potato cod, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, tuna and barracuda

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Witness Osprey Reef's resident shark population including grey whalers, white-tips, silver-tips and hammerheads

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Climb "Cook's Look" at Lizard Island where Captain Cook searched for safe passage through the reef

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Buddy up with diver size fish that dive with you at the Cod Hole

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Cruise the turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs, north of Cooktown

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See spectacular coral gardens with colorful fish & pelagics

Special Services

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Complementary Reef Ecology Program

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2 large inflatables for personalized dive service

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Underwater photo and video services

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NITROX $10/fill or $20/day for entire expedition (AUS $)

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Aussie BBQ and party night, wave skis, videos and library

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Warm towel after each dive

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Solo diving as per Mike Ball Safe Solo System

Vessel

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Spoilsport is Australia's most "awarded" liveaboard dive vessel

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Twin hulls reduce seasickness & maximize stability, space & privacy

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Twin or double cabins, most with ocean views, daily cabin service

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Huge dive deck with large camera table and unique entry/exit platforms

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Spacious: dinning room; lounge; alfresco deck and sundeck

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Sensational chef prepared meals and in-between meal snacks

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Complementary soft drinks and Australian wines (with dinner)

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Enjoy your choice of hot beverage with your early morning wake-up call

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Gear rental available

   

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The Dive Expedition is the “main course’, but for any who might decide to stay a bit longer, you can always add some extra excursions while “down-under”.  As we get to about the 12 month mark, there will be many opportunities to add additional adventures & tours to your trip, such as……....a Sydney tour, a Queensland tour, a Rainforest tour, Whitewater Rafting, an Aboriginal tour, shore based diving, etc. More info will be available as we get closer.  We will be departing from & returning to port in Carins, which is in Queensland (northern Australia) and a great town to explore.

And remember, the seasons in the land down-under are the opposite of North America

– that means the months of Jan-Feb are summer in Australia!!

Based on the current exchange rate, the cost for the Coral Sea Safari works out to about $1700 to $2600 p/p in US dollars.  Just remember that exchange rates will fluctuate a bit.  Final cost is based on exchange rate at time of final payment.

                                        AUS              USD (approx)* 

Premium       $3456             $2673

Standard       $3116            $2411

Economy      $2732             $2116

Budget          $2252             $1748

There are a fixed number of cabins in each class, so send your deposit early to get your first choice.  Double and single beds are available (subject to availability).  Cabin availability is on a first come, first served basis.  Solo travelers are encouraged to join us.

 

LOW DEPOSIT  WHEN YOU RESERVE WITH SEA DOG DIVERS:

A minimum deposit of $600 will confirm you spot on the crew!!  Final payment is due September 1, 2006.

 Space & cabin choice is limited, so don't delay, join the crew now!!

  For questions or to arrange a deposit, please Email

Let’s fill the boat – invite your friends to join the expedition today!!

 

           

 

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