Philippines Island-hopping: Feb/Mar 2010
Posted by Neil on March 3rd, 2009
| February 27, 2010 | to | March 13, 2010 |
Mandarin Fish on Dauin reef
Hi everyone. I’ve recently made some changes to my Philippines trip next year, which I hope will make it more attractive to everyone.
The plan now is an Island-hopping trip, staying at three different resorts within the Visayas – the central group of islands. All transfers between the resorts are carried out by Dive boat, which means that dives are available even on transfer days, so we should get a full 12 days diving. The package will also work out at least £300 cheaper than the previous one, since the resorts are cheaper (but still very comfortable!).
The trip costs £1200 for 2 weeks, including a minimum of 30 boat dives, unlimited shore diving, Accommodation in deluxe rooms (all aircon) on a B&B basis, transfers to/from Cebu or other local airports, all transfers between the resorts, and all Marine Sanctuary fees. Not included are lunch, dinner, and drinks (allow £15-20/day to cover these), and flights.
Provided that you’re prepared to share a room, then there is guaranteed to be no single supplement – even if there is an odd number of people on the trip. (Of course, any Diva’s demanding their own room, will have to pay a supplement!)
Flights with Cathay Pacific should be around the £550 mark, so you’re looking at a little over £2000 in total for the two-week trip. (The previous package would have cost at least £300 more).
Non-diving partners are also welcome, and get a £600 discount on the price.
Payment schedule is £200 deposit, then 50% of the balance by September 1st, and the final balance by January 1st 2010.
For more details of the trip, please take a look at the Trip brochure – I’ll also be bringing a few copies to the club meeting tonight.
I currently have six confirmed divers, with two more people interested, but I’ve reserved space on the trip for 10 people, so I’m hoping to get at least another couple. The resorts themselves have at least 8 aircon rooms each, so there’s plenty of room on this trip for everyone! Even if I get more than 16 people, there are options available for staying at nearby resorts, or in fan-only rooms at reduced rates.
If you’d like to book onto the trip, you can pay the Deposit by clicking on this button:
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Hi There
I would love to go on this trip! But cannot stretch the deport (other than AMEX) right now.
I hope that when I can forweard monies there will still be places left!
Warmest wishes
JJ x
Reply to JJHi JJ,
Obviously, the sooner you get the deposit to me, the less chance that the trip will be full – particularly since I’m opening it to other clubs.
(You can pay via AMEX if you want to, BTW! – I’m taking payments via PayPal, and they will let you pay with AMEX).
Reply to NeilNeil
Ive never got around to sending off a memebership form (in these days of online apyments seems such a fag – not a critiscism more about my malaise) but would be really interested in joining the trip,as i was thinking of heading out to sipidan at that time anyway
Is there any space left. There would be two of us but there may be another 6 of my dive budies interested (mix gay straight, instrutors/DMS and padiadv) you mention they might be able to stay nearby – would there be enough room on boats etc?
thanks
rhod
ps i will send my membr form off irrespective – about time i got around to it
Reply to rhodthanks
Hi Rhod,
I’ve sent you an email separately, but yes, there is space left – I have 6 spaces free at present, but I can reserve up to 4 more before we have to start worrying about extras staying nearby (assuming that the rooms are still available – but with it being almost 11 months away, I don’t think there would be a problem at present).
Neil.
Reply to NeilHi,
Just wanted to know if there is still room on this trip for one person?
Thanks,
Patricia
Reply to Patricia Dec07939295785
Hi Patricia,
Yes there’s still spaces available. I’ve sent you an email with details of how to phone me if you need more information, but otherwise, just go ahead and click on the PayPal link to pay your deposit.
Cheers,
Neil.
Reply to NeilI am wondering if spots are available or if I might be on a waiting list
for the upcoming trip to the Philippines.
R.Welti
non-snoring G. male 49,
flexible and humorous
pls let me know if you got this.
Reply to RussellHi Russell,
Yes, there are places still available, but I have to release the unused rooms back to the Resorts by the end of the month (and I’m in Spain for 3 weeks from Saturday, which complicates things!)
After that, it will depend on whether the resorts still have rooms available.
I’m sending you a separate email with details of how to pay, if you’re interested.
Cheers,
Neil.
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