2027 ZooKeeper Curaçao Lionfish Hunting Trip – DEPOSIT

Description

Inclusions:

• Accommodations:
  • 6 nights at Dolphin Suites, Curaçao (https://www.dolphinsuites-curacao.com/), with rates per person.
• Diving Activities:
  • 4 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) of diving, including:
  • Two tank boat dives per day.
  • One night dive on Sunday.
  • Unlimited shore dives.
  • Unlimited Nitrox (for Nitrox-certified divers). Weights and tanks provided.
  • Lionfish hunting with ZooKeeper equipment (option to bring your own).
• Lionfish Derby:
  • Entry to a 2-day Lionfish Derby with cash prizes, trophies, and a raffle (details forthcoming).
• Meals:
  • Daily breakfast from Friday to Wednesday ($168 value).
  • ZooKeeper – sponsored BBQ dinner and Derby Awards Ceremony.
• Dive Staff Support:
  • Gratuities for Ocean Encounter dive staff are included.
• Dive Site Details:
  • Friday to Sunday dives at exclusive Far East dive sites, accessible only by boat and not part of regular operator schedules.
  • Monday dives are to a special location, including lunch during a full-day excursion.
• For Packages WITH Airfare:
  • Round-trip, non-stop airfare on American Airlines from Miami (MIA) to Curaçao (CUR):
  • Departure: April 22, 2027, from Miami (time TBD), arriving in Curaçao (time TBD).
  • Return: April 28, 2027, from Curaçao (time TBD), arriving in Miami (time TBD).
  • Airport transfers (from the airport to the hotel on April 22 and return to the airport on April 28).
  • All taxes related to airfare and transfers.

Exclusions:

• Airfare (for packages without airfare):
  • If you arrange your own flights, airport transfers are still included for the April 22 arrival and April 28 departure.
• Meals:
  • Lunch and dinner (except for Monday’s full-day excursion with lunch and the BBQ dinner). On-site restaurants are available.
• Drinks:
  • Bar tab or any personal beverage expenses.
• Dive Equipment:
  • Personal dive gear (e.g., masks, fins, regulators).
  • Rental equipment through the dive shop (available but not included).
• Additional Activities:
  • Optional activities and related transportation costs.
• Insurance:
  • Dive insurance (highly recommended).
  • Trip insurance (highly suggested).
• Personal Expenses:
  • Any fees charged to your room or dive shop account (e.g., souvenirs, additional services).
  • Other personal costs (e.g., laundry, tips beyond dive staff gratuities).
• Other:
  • Any unspecified fees or charges not listed in the inclusions.

Additional Notes:

• ZooKeeper’s Right to Deny: ZooKeeper reserves the right to deny participation, as stated. Contact the organizer for specific criteria or policies.
• Dive Insurance: Strongly recommended due to the nature of diving activities, especially for medical emergencies or equipment issues.
• Trip Insurance: Advised to cover cancellations, delays, or unforeseen events.
• Dive Site Access: The Far East dive sites are exclusive, offering a unique experience not typically available.
• Contact for Details: For specific airfare times, Lionfish Derby details, or pricing, reach out to Patricia (patricia@lionfishzk.com), as some information (e.g., flight times, raffle details) is still TBD.