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Truk Lagoon
July 11 through 25, 2004

Overview Trip Details Dive Log Application

What's included in the package?

bulletThirteen (13) days of amazing diving, up to 5 dives a day.
bulletGreeting at the airport by crew member.
bulletTransfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the charter.
bulletDouble occupancy accommodations on board for fourteen (14) nights.
bulletPrivate head, shower, and sink in each cabin.
bulletYour own air conditioning control in your cabin.
bulletFascinating wreck, reef, night, and shark diving.
bulletGuided dives, if desired.
bulletWarm towels after dives.
bulletBreakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
bulletAll beverages including beer and wine.
bulletWreck history sessions.
bulletAir, Nitrox, and Deco gas.
bulletDoubles - Al 80s with manifolds, DIN or yoke.
bulletDeco bottles - Al 30s, yoke.
bulletWeights and weight belts.
bulletChuuk diving permit and hotel tax.
bullet…the journey of a lifetime!!!

What's not included in the package?

bulletAirfare.
bulletEquipment rentals.
bulletDive courses.
bulletE6 film processing.
bulletOptional land tours.
bullet"Day Room"  at the Blue Lagoon Resort for the Sunday of departure (~$100 pp). *Your travel agent may be able to book this room with your flight.
bulletDinner on the last night before departure.
bulletChuuk departure tax ($15 pp).

Travel Information

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Continental Airlines flies to Chuuk (Truk). The airport  code is TKK.

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Recommended flights from Houston are:
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CO1 from CO1; depart IAH Sat. Jul. 10, 9:40 a.m.; arrive GUM Jul. 11, 5:25 p.m. (+1 day, via HNL)

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CO958; depart GUM Jul. 11, 7:40 p.m.; arrive TKK Jul. 11, 9:30 p.m.

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CO959; depart TKK Mon., Jul. 26, 2:25 a.m.; arrive GUM Mon., Jul. 26, 4:00 a.m.

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CO2; depart GUM Mon., Jul. 26, 6:00 a.m.; arrive IAH Mon., Jul. 26, 7:05 a.m. (via HNL)

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Flights originating in other cities can connect in Houston, Hawaii, or Guam.

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Book your airfare through the travel agency of your choice, or contact Donna at South Pacific Island Travel, 877.773.4846 for wholesale group rates.

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We recommend that you get TravelGuard trip cancellation insurance.

Itinerary

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Depart Houston Saturday morning, 07/10/2004 at 09:00.

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Arrive in Chuuk Sunday night, 07/11/2004 at 21:30.

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You crossed the date line, now you are in GMT+10 (Guam and Sydney Time)

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We are met at the airport by the Odyssey crew.

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It is a short bus ride to the Odyssey.

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Sleep!

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Monday: Eat, Dive, Eat, Dive, Snack, Dive, Eat, Dive, Sleep!

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Repeat for two weeks!

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Take an optional island tour on Sunday, 07/18.

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Sunday, 07/25 we move from the Odyssey to the Blue Lagoon Resort.

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Take a nap in your day room, then have dinner at a local restaurant.

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The Odyssey crew will take us to the airport around midnight.

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The flight departs Chuuk at 02:30 Monday morning.

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You arrive back in Houston at 08:30 Monday morning!

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Remember, you crossed that date line again.

Requirements

bulletMinimum technical certification level of Extended Range Diver or equivalent, Technical Wreck certification is recommended.
bulletTechnical BC or harness set up to handle doubles.
bulletDual regulators for doubles, and deco regulators.
bulletDecompression dive computers and tables. Gas switching computers are recommended.
bulletLine cutting device.
bulletDAN insurance.

Payment Information

bulletThe trip price is $4995 per person.
bulletA deposit of $1000 is due when you make your reservation.
bulletA second $1000 deposit is due by January 01, 2004
bulletThe final payment of $2995 is due by May 01, 2004.

Cancellations

bulletMore than 6 months prior to charter date: Refundable less $100 Administrative fee per person.
bullet6 months to 91 days prior to charter date: $1000 of the deposit is forfeited.
bullet90 days to 61 days prior to charter date: Forfeit entire deposit amount ($2000)
bulletLess than 60 days prior to charter date: No refund.
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We recommend that you get TravelGuard trip cancellation insurance.

 

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