Freeport, Grand Bahama

Diver  $725+Air ♦  Vacationer $485+Air

Group Trip Dates:  May 15-19
                              September 18-22
                              Thanksgiving, November 27-December 1
 

Airfare, Hotel & Diving
The package price includes your hotel stay at Pelican Bay  - 4 nights lodging (dbl occ); Six reef dives with with the Underwater Explorer Society (UNEXSO), which is located adjacent to the hotel.  Your transfers to and from the airport and the  baggage gratuities are included, along with continental breakfast at the hotel and a evening cocktail party where you'll have a chance to meet many of our friends on the island. 

Airfare is not included; however reasonably priced group airfare is available from Charlottesville and many other cites on US Air.  We are happy to book it for you or you can handle it yourself and even use your frequent flyer program.  Please call John at the shop at 434-954-9200.

Convenient Scheduling
The group leaves Charlottesville Thursday morning and returns Monday evening.  You get 3 full days of diving and an afternoon on the beach!  You can also book a couple of days early or leave later if you want.  Again, please call John at Dive Connections at 434-964-9200

Need your Open Water Certification Dives!?!
$199 include the dives and your rental scuba equipment.  You must have satisfactorily completed your academic and confined water training and have a valid PADI instructor referral.

Island Notes:
Important:  You will need a Passport

If you are not arriving with the group, the limo company, H. Forbes Charters, will still meet you, but if for any reason you miss, you can get a taxi right outside the arrivals terminal and head on to Pelican Bay.  The ride takes about 15 minutes and the cost should be under $25 per person.

If any other problems arise here are some phone number that may help you get back on track.
     Dive Connections - 434-954-9200
     Chip Earle (cell) - 434-242-1142 (inside the US only)
     Pelican Bay - 242-373-9550
     UNEXSO - 242-373-1244

The hotel, shops and restaurants of Lucaya are most accommodating. No need to rent cars or travel around unless you just want to see the island. Great pool, hot tub, restaurants and bar. Convenient golf course and water rides; wave runners, parasailing, etc. Plenty to do when your not diving or if you want to bring someone who is not a  heavy dive enthusiast.

Great signature dives.... Deep is Theo's Wreck, ... Shark Alley, watch the pro's feed Caribbean Reef Shark within feet of you! ... Dolphin encounters and experiences available with "The Dolphin Experience", need I say more!....  Let us know if your want to do any shark or dolphin dives as that is not included in your package and we will need to make reservations to assure you a spot.

Space Limited - Sign Up Now!
Please sign up now! Drop us a note and send in a deposit of $300 to reserve space.  Balance is due 45 days prior to departure. 

Don't Forget - Dive Insurance and Travel Insurance

909 Gardens Boulevard; Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-9200  FAX (434) 964-9349