TRIP UPDATES BELOW
(Updated 7-27-24)
Howdy Divers!
So as we get closer to the trip, I’ve had some excellent questions from divers that I want to make sure anyone with questions also gets answered. With that Goal, I’m going to do an online-meet and greet on Saturday, August 3rd- from 7-8:30ish. You can join at itmeeting.ultrex.com during that time window (Pacific time). No account or login is required, and no software to install- just need to join from a computer or phone that has a camera/mic.
This is 100% NOT required, but rather just for those who’d love to put a face to a name, and be able to ask questions before the trip. I’m doing it with enough time before we leave, so that if there’s anything I don’t have an answer to, I’ll be able to reach out to my contacts and get recommendations before we leave.
Some items that have been asked-
Yes, trip is still 100% a go!
Yes, all divers are required to have DAN insurance, and I recommend signing up for that right away.
Yes, the portion about needing advanced cert was true, so if you arrive and aren’t yet advanced cert, then we’ll do your advanced during the first 5 dives of your trip at a discounted rate (Normally 550, on-boat, we’ll do it for 250). I will have a book with me so we can do the knowledge portion while on boat as well. If you know you’re intending to do advanced on the boat, please do let me know.
They do take care on boat, but then there is an 3% fee added to any transaction. They do take USD as well. Tips can be done with either, though cash is preferred.
There are some last minute slots open on either boat, if you have someone hankering to join last minute. Price is still the 1710 plus 200 port fees, plus airfare and tip.
Boat leaves Monday evening at 6, and returns the following Monday morning (8-9am).
Trip application? Medical release? ALL Divers need a medical release- if you’ll be in the water, swimming/snorkeling etc, you need the release. The trip app should be done by all travelers, regardless of if they’re getting in the water at all. The Diver insurance is only required for folks diving.
There is no official group doing pyramids or the Nile, based on lack of response when the whole group was polled. But many folks are going to do items in those areas before or after the 2 weeks, so feel free to ask folks during the meeting and they might be able to share who they’re using and if they’ve got spots to join them.
I’m sure there will be more to share that night, so come with questions if you’ve got them, or come to hear what others have thought to ask! Again, no pressure to be there, only if you find it helpful. Thanks, and I’ll see you either next Saturday from 7-830, or I’ll see you on the other side of the world here soon!