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October 8th - 19th, 2009 - Archipelago Adventurer II Liveaboard, Indonesia

Important Note: We only have 17 spaces for this trip.  Many items regarding this trip are still being determined and the complete cost is undetermined.  The final cost could be as high as $6000+.  However, if you are seriously interested, it is important that you submit a reservation and place a deposit. 

Trip Leader:

For Questions Regarding Trip
Doug Geddes
(859) 224-3197

Financial:

For Questions Regarding Payments
George Fleischmann
(859) 873-9539

 Reservations:

Click here ===> To fill out and submit your reservation.

Please Note: Your reservation is not accepted until a trip deposit has been received by the Treasurer.  Please mail your deposit to:
George Fleischmann
9048 Clifton Rd.
Versailles, KY  40383-9077

Dates:

October 8th to October 19th, 2009
Please note that travel dates and additional side trips are being looked into which may extend this date range.

Accommodations:

Archipelago Adventurer II Liveaboard
111 Jalan Danau Poso
Sanur, Bali
Indonesia
+62 (0)362 282369
+62 (0)361 286490 FAX
info@archipelago-fleet.com 
http://www.archipelago-fleet.com 

Dive Operator:

Archipelago Adventurer II Liveaboard

Sample
Itinerary:

Disclaimer:
This 7-Day itinerary is for illustration only.  Our trip is 12 days - 11 Nights 

Sample Itinerary - Ambon Lucipara-Banda-Nusa Laut

Day 1: Ambon to Lucipara
bulletJoin the Depart the Adventurer II for vessel orientation
bulletPossible afternoon dive – depends on domestic flight schedule.

Day 2: Lucipara

bulletEnjoy some of the fabulous walls of the 7 islands of Lucipara.
bulletDivers may see schools of surgeon fish, Dog Tooth Tuna, sea turtles, reef sharks, hammer heads and much more.

Day 3: Banda Neira

bulletBegin the fantastic diving around the Banda islands. Phenomenal array of fish life, and big pelagics too.
bulletUncover an array of huge marine life, 2 meter moray eels, sting rays and sharks.

Day 4: Banda Neira

bulletDivers will enjoy dives to see the fastest growing table coral in the world.
bulletDivers enjoy the best Mandarin fish dive in the world.

Day 5: Banda Neira, Hatta and Lonthor

bulletMore diving in the Banda region.
bulletDive some excellent dive sites such as “Batu Kapal”

Day 6: Nusa Laut

bulletDive at some of our favorite dive sights on Nusa Laut, more pristine wall diving with huge pelagics and schooling fish life.

Day 7: Ambon

bulletDeparture to domestic flights.

Transportation:
TBD

Disclaimer:
This itinerary is for illustration only.  Actual airfares and schedules will not be available till after December 2008. 

Date: From: To: Flight: Leave: Arrive:
Lexington (LEX) to Denpasar Bali, Indonesia (DPS)
06 OCT 09 LEX IAH CO2288 06:25 07:48
Change planes in Houston - Connection time 2 Hours - 57 Minutes
06 OCT 09 IAH NRT CO7 10:45 14:45+1
Change planes in Tokyo - Connection time
Change of plane only - same flight
1 Hour - 5 Minutes
07 OCT 09 NRT GUM CO7  15:50 20:25
Change planes in Guam - Connection time (Overnight) 21 Hours - 35 Minutes
08 OCT 09 GUM DPS CO900 18:00 21:20
 08 OCT 09
to
Dive and Dine Indonesia
Cruising the Banda Sea from Ambon to Ambon

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia (DPS) to Lexington (LEX)

           

Costs:

Disclaimer:
These cost figures are accurate (except those marked estimate) but not to the penny.  Some are rounded.  Your final cost will be determined by the club treasurer.

Included in the price:
- 12 days-11 Nights aboard the Archipelago Adventurer II
- Virtutally unlimited diving
- All food
- Canned non-alcoholic drinks
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox fills
Not included in the price:
- Visa on Arrival - $25
- Alcoholic drinks
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities (voluntary)
- Equipment rental
- Airport tax when leaving Indonesia (100,000 Rupiah).
Archipelago Adventurer II Liveaboard (Estimate)

$3,500

Air Fare (Estimate)

$1,700

Trip Administration Fee

$10

   
   
   
Click here ===> To access BGDC Trip Refund Policy

Payment
Schedule:

$250 deposit due immediately with signup.  Remaining payments will be invoiced by the Treasurer.

Dead Lines:

TBD

Any unreserved airline seats will be released.  Additional seats may be available but you will have to work directly with the airlines and will not be considered part of the club "group."   Fares will likely be higher

TBD

Ticket names, as shown on your passport, and rooming assignment must be finalized

TBD

Final trip payment will be due.  Treasurer will invoice you sometime ahead of this date.  Failure to pay in full by this date may result in cancellation of your reservation

Trip Limit:

17 persons maximum

Current
Sign-Up
Status:

Open - 12 persons signed up as of 11/30/07

Dive Activity
Waiver
Required:

Click here ===> Print out, sign and mail this BGDC Dive Activity Waiver form to:
     Bluegrass Dive Club
     P.O. Box 23964
     Lexington, KY  40523-3964

Trip Insurance:

Click here ===> To view information about Dive Emergency Assistance and Trip Insurance from a Bluegrass Dive Club partner.

Notes:

Flag of Indonesia

             

Map of Indonesia


Links to information on:

Archipelago Adventurer II - Liveaboard
Archipelago Adventurer II - Downloadable, printable, 4-page brochure on the boat
Continental Airlines - Flight transportation
U.S. State Department - Consular Information Sheet - Indonesia
Embassy of the United States of America - Jakarta, Indonesia
Embassy of Indonesia in America - Washington DC, USA
Centers for Disease Control - Health information for Indonesia
Time in (Eastern) Indonesia - Please note: Indonesia has three time zones - this link is for the Eastern most area of Indonesia
Weather in Ambon, Indonesia
- I choose Ambon because it is central to the area of this trip
CIA World Factbook -
Indonesia

 

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