BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 1.5 for Joomla//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a4cc8cd52681a292e935007d39a73c9 CATEGORIES:Default SUMMARY:Mussandam Overnight Dhow Trip LOCATION:Trip will be starting from Dibba DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:\n\nJoin Al Mahara Divers for the Musandam Overnight Dhow Trip!\n\n\n \n \n\nExperience the amazing above and below water environment of the Musanda m. Let us take you for an unforgettable experience to some beautiful dive s ites and encounter a plethora of marine life including many varieties of co lourful tropical reef fish, schooling snappers,  trevallies, barracudas an d a variety of stingrays, turtles, moray eels and some chance encounters of whale sharks, devil rays, eagle rays & guitar sharks.\n\n\n \n\n\nIf you are an avid underwater photographer or videographer then this is an essenti al dive location to capture the beautiful and colourful aquatic realm!\n\n\ n \n\n\nOur mighty Musandam trips run once a month are amongst the most po pular for both new and experienced divers! We are delighted to offer fully kitted out cabins, with air-conditioning, hot running water and delicious f ood on board! The friendly staff also do all of the tank changes required b etween dives to ensure you can relax in between the 6 included dives!\n\n\n *We may at times, have to switch dhows and dates depending on number of pa ssengers for that particular trip, but wherever possible – we will aim to schedule as above.\n\n\n \n\n\nCost: (2012 rates)\n\n\n \n\n\nDiver: Dhs 1910 (1850 Dhs + Dhs 30 / day for diving permit)\n\n\nNon Diver: Dhs1600\n\ n\n(Trip is inclusive of full board meals, twin or triple share cabins depe nding upon dhow, 6 tank dives with weights, lovely hot water showers that w e appreciate and air conditioned cabins with bathrooms)\n\n\n \n\n\nEnsuit e rooms: Surcharge Dhs70 per night (e.g. for 2 nights, surcharge is Dhs140, subject to availability)\n\n\nFor Children: Children between 5 and 10 year s of age will be charged 50% of the adult rate when staying in their parent ’s cabin. Children under the age of 5 will be free in their parent’s ca bin.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease Note: Subject to availability.  Prices may change without prior notice, please contact Al Mahara prior to booking to avoid a ny misunderstandings or disappointments.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease note for diver ’s safety it is required that all divers have a Surface Marker Buoy. We h ave these available for purchase or rent if required. Please contact us for details.\n\n\n \n\n\nEquipment hire: (also applies to daily dives)\n\n\n  \n\n\n(If Required) Full Equipment                      Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  (If Required) ad hoc equipment – see below list for items prices \n\n\nFull equipment: Dhs100/day                                  Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  BCD:  Dhs35 per day\n\n\n     Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â                                         Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Regulator:  Dhs35 per day\n\n\n                                                                         Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Wetsuit :  Dhs25 per day\n\n\n                                                                  Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â      Dive Computer:  Dhs100 per day\n\n\n                 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â                                         Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â \n\n\nAdditional Prices:            \ n\n\nAdditional Dives:  80Dhs each     \n\n\nTorches: Dhs50 each per n ight dive\n\n\nSurface Marker Buoy: 25dhs per day\n\n\n \n\n\nPADI Advance Open Water Diver (additional): Dhs1000 – do the course on the dhow and t he total price is only 2850 inclusive of all necessary equipment and items as listed above, excluding surface market buoy!\n\n\n \n\n\nRound trip Tra nsportation from Abu Dhabi to Dibba Port:  200 Dhs / person (limited space available so reserve early.  Leave from Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi at 3:00 pm sharp)\n\n\n \n\n\nDigital Underwater Camera rental: Dhs250 per day (Se a & Sea camera or equivalent)\n\n\nEnriched Air 32-36% cylinder (for EANx c ertified divers only): Dhs60 per cylinder.  Must reserve 1 week in advance . \n\n\n \n\n\nPlease note: To send out Speedboat to pick up or drop off guest from Dibba Port to Dhow/Limah Bay Cost will be Dhs800 per trip.\n\n\n  \n\n\nOther Possible Additional Charges by dhow operator: (outwith Al Mah ara Charges): Alcohol and soft drink beverages (which is collected on the b oat by the boat staff).\n\n\n \n\n\nFor booking the Musandam trips, we req uire a completed booking form and payment within 14 days of departure so we can secure a space for you. You have the option to pay by credit card (mus t be physically present to process) or by cash prior to trip departure.\n\n \nFirst come-first serve, come visit our dive center on Muroor Street to bo ok your trip today!\n\n\n \n\n\nCancellation policy:   We are invoiced a nd must pay for your space by noon Monday prior to the trip.  Therefore th e following cancellation policy applies.  Less than 48hours full payment w ill be kept; 72hours-48hours 50% payment will be kept.   Also, we have be en holding a space for you that other divers may have wanted to book.  (Yo u have until noon on Tuesday to cancel for the 48 hour period and noon on M onday to cancel for the 72 hour period.  Example 1:  Mr. John calls and c ancels Tuesday after 12:00pm.  Since it is after 12:00pm Tuesday, and his trip has already been paid for as we leave for Dibba within 48 hours, he wi ll have to forfeit the complete amount of his trip, or he can find someone else to replace him on the trip.  Example 2:  Mr. John calls and cancels Monday after 12:00pm.  Since it is after 12:00pm Monday, and his trip has already been paid for as we leave for Dibba within 72 hours, he will have t o forfeit 50% of the amount of his trip or he can find someone else to repl ace him on the trip.) \n\n\n \n\n\n \n CONTACT:Al Mahara Diving Center +971-2643 7377 X-EXTRAINFO:Bookings: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. 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