June 6-13th 2009
True, authentic, exhilarating adventure. There are fewer and fewer untrammeled corners of our globe to discover. So, here's your chance to join Sport Diver magazine as we search for the true pulse and heart of the authentic island of Tobago. We're taking a select group of divers to one of Caribbean¹s last frontiers on assignment. Here¹s your chance to live the dream and strut your stuff alongside Sport Diver's award winning editor, Ty Sawyer, and world famous, Emmy Award winning topside and underwater photographer, Michael Pitts www.michaelpitts.co.uk (BBC – Blue Planet, Private Life of Plants). You will be guided by the experts with special instruction and presentations along with some great prizes for best photographs along the way. Whether you're a budding journalist or the next famous underwater photographer, This is your opportunity to have your stories and/or photographs published in Sport Diver magazine!
Join us as we search for everything from Mantas and hammerheads, to hummingbirds and mythical forest dwellers. The underwater action will be fast and furious as we indulge in Tobago's thrilling drift diving, and the vibe between dives will be the pure essence of old-school caribbean. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to not only live the dream, but also explore one of the earth's true natural paradises. We are only taking 18 Divers, so sign up now to reserve your spot!
Ty
Itinerary:
Saturday June 6th
Depart Miami Airport Caribbean Airlines– Sat, June 6 (4:30 pm) fly to Trinidad and transfer to Tobago. Each traveler is allowed two 50 lb Bags included at no additional cost.
Transfer to Manta Lodge in Speyside www.mantalodge.com (we will stop along the way for authentic Rotti to fill our weary traveling stomachs) –
Sunday June 7th
Breakfast at Manta Lodge. Two Tank Morning/Afternoon Dive with Tobago Dive Experience www.mantalodge.com (The waters can be choppy so we will do one dive, return to change tanks and go out for second dive.) Back for Lunch and some relaxing time to charge camera batteries etc.– Evening Beach BBQ with Steel Band and cocktails
Monday June 8th
Breakfast at Manta -Two Tank Morning Dive with Aqua Marine Dive www.aquamarinedive.com 9:00 arrive Marina - Afternoon Bird Watching Tour and snorkel on the island of Little Tobago http://www.carnaval.com/tobago/todo.html - Dinner at Blue Waters Inn.
Tuesday June 9th
Breakfast at Manta Lodge – Dive at Aqua Marine, transfer back to Manta Lodge for Lunch . Transfer to Argyle Falls for afternoon hike and swim in the falls. – Dinner at Jemma's Tree House. http://www.gadling.com/2006/04/27/jemmas-treehouse-tobago-west-indies/
(a famous authentic local restaurant)
Wednesday June 10th
Breakfast at Manta Lodge – Transfer to Aqua Marine Dive for two tanks –light lunch at Blue Waters Inn www.bluewatersinn.com – Transfer Back to Manta Lodge– review of photo's blogging prizes –Night Dive with Tobago Dive Experience followed by a light Dinner at Manta Lodge with cocktails
Thursday June 11th
Breakfast at Manta Lodge – relax and review photos followed by a light lunch then two tank dive with Tobago Dive Experience to Sisters and St. Giles sites (weather permitting)– after diving and showers transfer to Charlottesville – for dinner at a local restaurant - – prizing review photos etc., http://www.tobagodiveexperience.com/tde/divesites.aspx
Friday June 12th
Breakfast at Manta – 2 Tank Dive with Tobago Dive Experience – Lunch at Manta -Check out and transfer to Crown Point – Dinner at The Mill or Local Restaurant and check into Hotel/ explore and take photos (TBD) final evening party with Trinidad & Tobago Tourism and local dive operators –
Saturday June 13th
Departure – 6:50 am flight – with Transfers
Arrive Miami at 12:30 pm
All inclusive Package Rates: (including R/T Flight from Miami International)
2549.00 Double
2849.00 single
For Reservations and more information (itinerary details) Contact Scuba Travel Ventures:
1-888-322-3483
www.aquadreams.com/mantasandfullmoons.htm
gene@scubatravelventures.com
Fax: 239-791-1086
Passports and C-Cards required
Gratuities and departure taxes not included
First Come First Served – 18 total travelers
All travelers should bring: Scuba Gear, Hiking shoes, CD disks for photographs (to share) – Laptops, safety Sausages and whistles (Can be purchased on-island if necessary) Also for those that will be writing: tablets/journals. You will be receiving an official assignment letter from Ty Sawyer.
This will be a drift dive experience – Divers should be intermediate to experienced and comfortable with Drift Diving– no one under 18 years old. Refresher Drift Dive Course offered at no charge.
Divers only – no non-divers. Minimum Deposit of $400.00 (non refundable).
