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Dive the Philippines with Dan’s Dive Shop

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Dive the Philippines with Dan’s Dive Shop

Dive the Philippines with Dan’s Dive Shop on this 10-day trip, as will visit two of the most beautiful Islands in the Philippines, Cebu and Bohol. We will be resort hopping, as we spend 5 nights at the intimate Magic Islands Resort and then 5 nights at the beautiful Magic Oceans Resort with amazing diving on both islands. 

Everything will be taken care of from the moment you arrive in the Philippines. Our DDS Diver Package includes all accommodation, 7 days boat diving, unlimited shore diving, all meals, and all airport and resort transfers. 

Nestled amongst a jungle backdrop both resorts host stunning house reefs with unlimited shore diving plus boat dives including a sardine run, diving with turtles and whale sharks. Shore dive from the resort and search the reef for beautiful marina life such as mandarin fish and pygmy seahorses. 

DIVING MAGIC ISLANDS RESORT 

Moalboal has a vast array of marine life, from the very tiny Denise Pygmy Seahorse, to the sexy and elegant Thresher Shark that is often spotted hunting the huge school of Sardines that reside at Panagsama Wall. The Sardine bait ball is a spectacle all by itself, with well over a million sardines making up the school. Watching them shift and change shapes as the predators swoop in to catch a tasty mouth full is just mesmerizing. 

Pescador Island is just a 10 minute boat ride away. This little uninhabited islet rises up out of the Tañon Strait, creating a perfect place for marine life to flourish. Its huge walls drop down to 60 plus meters, with colorful soft corals and Gorgonian Sea Fans clinging to the rocky face, and all the tropical fish you can think of. On the West side of the islet, you have ‘The Cathedral’ a huge cavern that has numerous large entry and exit points, looking back out of the cavern it has the eerie appearance of a skull.

DIVING MAGIC OCEANS RESORT 

Anda offers 17km/10 miles of diving pleasure with 28 dive sites plus a sandbank, Lamanok Island and several diving day trips, that gives you the opportunity to see the outstanding diversity of marine life and the vibrant colors of the corals. It’s very easy to become entranced and spend all day long diving. 

The incredible biodiversity puts Anda slowly on the map as a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts. The options include muck diving, walls covered with healthy corals, sandy slopes, small caves, mangroves and sandy bottoms full of life. The marine life varies from XXS to XXL, Pygmy seahorses, Nudibranchs, schools of fish, a passing whale shark and even an occasional manta. The Bargibanti Pygmy Seahorse is the star of the waters in Anda, Bohol and can be found at several dive sites. With a max. length of only 1 inch, you’ll definitely need your macro lens for a perfect shot! 

MAGIC RESORTS 

Both Magic Oceans and Magic Island Resorts offer a boutique experience. All accommodation is in bungalows with 1 king or 2 singles. The bungalows are nestled around a pool directly next to the ocean, Rooms are comfortably laid out with air conditioning. 

All meals are included in the package, prepare to be not only wowed by the food but renowned Philippine hospitality. Learn more about Magic Resorts here. 

Included on your trip is a Dive and Draw Session led by Artist Grace Marquez. She will guide you on how to paint your own memory as a unique souvenir of the Philippines. 

Option to add on a Bohol Adventure Tour to your trip. It’s a great day to explore the nature and culture of the Philippines – quad riding at the Chocolate Hills, visit at the Tarsier Monkey sanctuary, ziplining over the Lomboc River, etc. etc. The price for this trip is + USD 190 pp. 

TRIP LEADER 

Meet Grace, your Trip Leader! Grace is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer at Dan’s Dive Shop. She has helped introduce our divers to many of our local dive sites as well as leading divers on local and international group dive trips. 

Grace was born in the Philippines on a tiny island called Marinduque which is dubbed the “heart of the Philippines” because of its central location and shape! Despite being a world traveller Grace has only returned to the Philippines once and it was on this trip she did her very first introductory scuba dive that set the wheels in motion in her dive life! Grace is excited to be returning to dive the beautiful reefs of Philippines again, now as an accomplished Technical, Cave and Wreck Diver. 

Also an accomplished Artist, when Grace is not diving she is capturing the magic of the water world in her paintings. Grace is looking forward to capturing more underwater inspiration on this Philippines trip and she is very much looking forward to experiencing all this trip has to offer alongside you. 

TRIP DETAILS: 

DDS DIVER PACKAGE $2750 USD 

NON DIVER PACKAGE $2150 USD 

Magic Island Resort: Superior Deluxe cottage from January 14 – 19, 2025 

Magic Oceans Resort: Superior Deluxe cottage from January 19 – 24, 2025 

Includes: Full Board Accommodations, King or two Single beds, Double Occupancy, Transfers and Diving. Not Included: Flights, Insurance & Scuba Gear. 

All prices are based on 2 persons per bungalow . Single surcharge is USD 55 per night in Magic Island and USD 65 per night in Magic Oceans 

Unlimited diving is based on 3 to 4 boat dives per day and unlimited, unguided house reef diving (incl. night dives). NITROX is USD 30 per diving day 

TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES: 

Transfer from Cebu Airport – Magic Island – Magic Oceans – Airport Cebu. 

Includes Business Class Ferry Tickets and Private Transportation. On transfer day between the resorts you will leave Magic Island around 8AM in the morning (after breakfast) to go to the ferry port in Cebu City. Take the 2 hour ferry in Business Class to the ferry port in Bohol, Your drivers will be waiting to bring you to Magic Oceans in about 1.5 hour drive. You will arrive in Magic Oceans around 3PM, so there’s still time for a late afternoon dive or a night dive. 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: 

At Booking : $295 USD 

Jan 1, 2024 $400 USD

July 1, 2024 $800 USD

Nov 1, 2024 $1255 USD 

FLIGHTS:

Please plan to arrive and depart from Mactan-Cebu International Airport CEB. Flight will be bookable in February 2024. 

TERMS:

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancel before July 1, 2024 and receive a refund minus $150 CDN Administrative Fee. All payments after July 1, 2024 are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend let us know and we will do our best to resell your spot. If we sell your spot, you’ll receive a full refund minus a $150 CDN Administrative Fee.

Travel Insurance is Strongly Advised to Protect You and your Travel Investment. Instant quotes available from DiveAssure Insurance for Travel, Medical & Diver Plans from (rates are USD).

Travel Arrangements by

Fawn Messer, Flight Centre Independent Travel Consultant

329 Welland Ave, St Catharines ON

Phone: 905-984-2160 or 1-800-268-DANS

Email: fawn.messer@fcitravel.ca

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Dive Beautiful Bonaire

Join Dan’s Dive Shop as we rock out in Bonaire, January 19- 26th 2020. Bonaire’s famous Buddy Dive Resort not only offers a beautiful resort vacation but also has an onsite dive centre with full tech facilities. Buddy Dive Resort has great shore diving, two pools, two restaurants and full resort amenities. The Dive & Drive Package offers 3-bedroom apartments with 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen and a 6-seater van for the group to explore and dive the island with. Pack a lunch, pack your gear and the island is yours to explore and dive for 6 full days. Bonaire has over 63 dive sites from shore. If that’s not enough to rock your socks, you can upgrade and add 6 boat dives to your package. Come enjoy beautiful Bonaire with Dan’s Dive Shop.

The Dive & Drive Package  is Only $899 US ( based on 3 bedrooms/ double occupancy).

Package Includes:

  • 7 Nights Accommodations at Buddy Dive Resort
  • 7 Days Van Rental (1 per apartment/seats 6)
  • 6 Days Unlimited Shore Diving
  • Daily Breakfast Buffet
  • FREE Nitrox, Fills, Tanks (AL80 x 2) & Weights
  • FREE Wifi
  • Airport Transfers & Taxes

Not Included:

  • Return flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Bonaire (BON)
  • Car Kitty. Prior to trip departure all divers will pay into a shared fund for van rental expenses such as gas, parking, insurance, & upgrades to automatics (if needed). At the end of the trip all money not spent will be returned and split amongst the group. Est. $100 CDN per person.
  • Bonaire National Marine Park $45 USD
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Travel, Medical or Diver Insurance
  • Scuba equipment
  • Gratuities

 

Trip Bookings and Payments made through Flight Centre Independent. Contact fawn.messer@fcitravel.caor 905 984 2160 for more details or to book your Bonaire adventure with Dan’s Dive Shop

Payment Schedule: Total Trip Cost is $899US. A non refundable deposit of $199US is due at booking. The remaining trip balance of $700 US is due October 19, 2019. We 

 ALL TRIP PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. To protect yourself against pre-trip cancellation or travel emergencies, we highly recommend you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance. Please contact fawn.messer@fcitravel.cafor information on how to purchase travel insurance.

This trip is currently sold out, waitlist only.

 

 

Bahamas Blackbeards Sail & Dive Liveaboard

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Join Us for a Fun and Exciting Week Exploring and Scuba Diving the Bahamas!

Join Dan’s Dive Shop as we enjoy another wonderful Bahamas Blackbeards Sail & Dive Liveaboard dive vacation.

Dan’s Dive Shop has chartered the entire sail boat with Blackbeard’s Cruises and put together a Hassle-Free All Inclusive Package for our divers that includes airfare, transfers, diving, meals and hotel.

On this trip you will spend 7 days/ 6 nights living aboard a 65 ft sail boat exploring the Exumas and Andros Islands. You can do up to 19 dives including night dives, wall dives, drift dives, a shark dive and maybe even diving a blue hole! In between dives there are opportunities to visit remote islands, snorkel or just relax on the deck with the Bahamian sun and breeze.        

Dan’s has been diving on Blackbeard’s since the 1980s! Since our first trip in January 1987 over 250 divers have joined us on board for an unforgettable Bahama’s adventure. Great Diving, Great Value and Great Fun is the reason we keep going back for 35 years. This is an experience you don’t want to miss! 

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Only $2675 CDN

Airfare from Toronto to Nassau Roundtrip
1 night stay Nassau Hotel
6 Nights / 7 Days aboard Blackbeard’s Cruise
Meals, Beverages & Alcohol on board
All Scuba Diving, Tanks & Weights
Airport Transfers in the Bahamas
Souvenir Tee Shirt
Taxes & Port Fees

ABOUT THE TRIP

You will land in the Bahamas on Friday afternoon and spend the night in Nassau at a local hotel. You’ll have the evening free to go out and enjoy a Bohemian restaurant, explore downtown Nassau’s shopping or head over to Paradise Island and see the famous Atlantis Resort.

The boat departs the next day from the Nassau Harbour Club where you will spend the next 6 nights / 7 days aboard a 65 ft sailboat doing up to 19 dives and exploring the Exuma Islands. All diving, food and beverages will be provided while at sea.

After an epic week at sea, you will disembark in the morning and head to the airport for your flight home.

ABOUT THE DIVING

The Exuma Cays are under Land and Sea Park sanctions. Because of these laws, there are miles of undersea gardens in which coral, sponges and fish abound. Turtles, rays and sharks are seen regularly on most dive sites. The depths normally range from 20 feet to 120 feet. Water Temperatures in October are 78-82 / 26-28. 3mm-5mm full wetsuit recommended.

The dives offered on Blackbeard’s are unescorted. The crew on board will give you an in depth briefing before each dive describing the conditions, the current, depth, and it will include a visual aide.

Diving includes up to 19 dives and minimum Advanced Certification recommended. Take your PADI Advanced Course in the Bahamas with our DDS Instructor onboard. Add your PADI Advanced Course for only $350 CDN including PADI eLearning and digital certification card.

GOOD TO KNOW

Blackbeards Liveaboard is often referred to as camping at sea. The boat is comfortable, the diving is great and the food is delicious. But the accommodations, washrooms and living spaces are all shared spaces in bunk beds. Blackbeard’s is the Best Value Liveaboard in the Caribbean and if you are looking for an adventure this trip is for you. Learn more about the boat here.

Blackbeard’s is suitable for single divers, couples, junior divers, snorkelers, and both novice and experienced divers. All accommodation is double occupancy, rooms will be shared at the hotel and on board.

TRIP DETAILS

PACKAGE PRICE $2675 CDN

Includes: Round Trip Flight from Toronto to Nassau via WestJet, 1 night stay Pre-Trip at a Nassau Hotel (double occupancy), 6 Nights / 7 Days aboard Blackbeard’s, All Meals, Beverages & Alcohol onboard, Up to 19 Dives, Tanks & Weight, Airport Transfers in the Bahamas, Souvenir Tee Shirt, Taxes & Port Fees.

Not Included: Scuba Gear, Training, Land Meals, Crew Gratuity & Travel Insurance.

Please Note: All taxes, fees and surcharges are subject to change before final payment. This includes any taxes and fees imposed by any governmental authorities or any additional surcharge such as fuel surcharge. All accommodations are shared rooms.

FLIGHT DETAILS

 Westjet Economy Direct Roundtrip Flight

OUTBOUND FLIGHT  WS2754 Departs Toronto 7:35AM. Arrives Nassau 10:52AM

INBOUND FLIGHT WS2521 Departs Nassau 3:25PM. Arrives Toronto 6:53PM

Includes: One piece of carry-on baggage, one personal item & one piece of checked baggage. Group seating at rear of aircraft.

Please Note: WestJet Gift Cards, WestJet Dollars and WestJet Rewards are not applicable. Flight times subject to change.

PAYMENT TERMS

Deposit at booking – $350. April 1, 2024 – $550. June 1, 2024 – $1000. Sept 1, 2024 – $775

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancel by June 1, 2024 for a full refund minus a $250 Fee.  Cancel after June 1, 2024 and All Payments are Non Refundable.  All Payments are Transferrable to a new guest up until October 5, 2024, minus a $150 Administrative Fee. Travel Insurance is strongly advised to protect yourself.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Trip Cancellation, Medical and Diver Insurance is Highly Recommended to protect yourself financially. Dive Assure sell comprehensive Single Trip and Annual Plans for divers. Get a quote now (prices in USD).

QUESTIONS

Do you have more questions about Blackbeard’s? Visit their FAQ page or ask a DDS Team Member. Most of us have been on this trip and some have even done this trip multiple times, it’s that fun!

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY

Fawn Messer, Flight Centre Independent 

329 Welland Ave, St Catharines ON

Phone: 905-984-2160 or 1-800-268-DANS

Email: fawn.messer@fcitravel.ca

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