BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 1.5 for Joomla//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51a9a043a349b80e0ea314677823bcfa CATEGORIES:Default SUMMARY:Mussandam Overnight Dhow Trip LOCATION:Trip starts from Dibba Sea Port 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 Musandam. Let us take you for an unforgettable experience to some beautiful dive sit es and encounter a plethora of marine life including many varieties of colo urful tropical reef fish, schooling snappers, trevallies, barracudas and a variety of stingrays, turtles, moray eels and some chance encounters of wha le 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 essential d ive 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 popula r for both new and experienced divers! We are delighted to offer fully kitt ed out cabins, with air-conditioning, hot running water and delicious food on board! The friendly staff also do all of the tank changes required betwe en 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 passeng ers for that particular trip, but wherever possible – we will aim to sche dule as above.\n\n\n \n\n\nCost: (2012 rates)\n\n\n \n\n\nDiver: Dhs1910 (1850 Dhs + Dhs 30 / day for diving permit)\n\n\nNon Diver: Dhs1600\n\n\n(T rip is inclusive of full board meals, twin or triple share cabins depending upon dhow, 6 tank dives with weights, lovely hot water showers that we app reciate and air conditioned cabins with bathrooms)\n\n\n \n\n\nEnsuite roo ms: Surcharge Dhs70 per night (e.g. for 2 nights, surcharge is Dhs140, subj ect to availability)\n\n\nFor Children: Children between 5 and 10 years 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 cabin.\ n\n\n \n\n\nPlease Note: Subject to availability. Prices may change withou t prior notice, please contact Al Mahara prior to booking to avoid any misu nderstandings or disappointments.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease note for diver’s sa fety it is required that all divers have a Surface Marker Buoy. We have the se available for purchase or rent if required. Please contact us for detail s.\n\n\n \n\n\nEquipment hire: (also applies to daily dives)\n\n\n \n\n\n (If Required) Full Equipment (If Required) ad hoc equipment – see below l ist for items prices \n\n\nFull equipment: Dhs100/day BCD: Dhs35 per day\n\ n\nRegulator: Dhs35 per day\n\n\nWetsuit: Dhs25 per day\n\n\nDive Computer: Dhs100 per day\n\n\n \n\n\nAdditional Prices: \n\n\nAdditional Dives: 80D hs each \n\n\nTorches: Dhs50 each per night dive\n\n\nSurface Marker Buoy: 25dhs per day\n\n\n \n\n\nPADI Advance Open Water Diver (additional): Dhs1 000 – do the course on the dhow and the total price is only 2850 inclusiv e of all necessary equipment and items as listed above, excluding surface m arket buoy!\n\n\n \n\n\nRound trip Transportation from Abu Dhabi to Dibba Port: 200 Dhs / person (limited space available so reserve early. Leave fro m Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi at 3:00pm sharp)\n\n\n \n\n\nDigital Underwate r Camera rental: Dhs250 per day (Sea & Sea camera or equivalent)\n\n\nEnric hed Air 32-36% cylinder (for EANx certified divers only): Dhs60 per cylinde r. Must reserve 1 week in advance.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease note: To send out Sp eedboat 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 Mahara Charges): Alcohol and soft drink beverag es (which is collected on the boat by the boat staff).\n\n\n \n\n\nFor boo king the Musandam trips, we require a completed booking form and payment wi thin 14 days of departure so we can secure a space for you. You have the op tion to pay by credit card (must be physically present to process) or by ca sh prior to trip departure.\n\n\nFirst come-first serve, come visit our div e center on Muroor Street to book your trip today!\n\n\n \n\n\nCancellatio n policy: We are invoiced and must pay for your space by noon Monday prior to the trip. Therefore the following cancellation policy applies. Less than 48hours full payment will be kept; 72hours-48hours 50% payment will be kep t. Also, we have been holding a space for you that other divers may have wa nted to book. (You have until noon on Tuesday to cancel for the 48 hour per iod and noon on Monday to cancel for the 72 hour period. Example 1: Mr. Joh n calls and cancels Tuesday after 12:00pm. Since it is after 12:00pm Tuesda y, and his trip has already been paid for as we leave for Dibba within 48 h ours, he will have to forfeit the complete amount of his trip, or he can fi nd someone else to replace him on the trip. Example 2: Mr. John calls and c ancels 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 h ave to forfeit 50% of the amount of his trip or he can find someone else to replace him on the trip.)\n CONTACT:Al Mahara Diving Center +971-2643 7377 DTSTART:20120322T180000 DTEND:20120324T170000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR