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.
