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Dive California on the Sand Dollar Liveaboard
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Limited Load Trip!
January 23 and 24, 2009
| Only $349.95 |
Start your New Year off with an affordable, value packed, 2-night liveaboard with lots of opportunity to dive Catalina and the kelp
forests of California. Dive, eat and sleep right on the boat. It's all included.
The Sand Dollar has a reputation for better dive trips, and they work hard to keep that reputation. The crew of the Sand Dollar has been
treating divers like family for 25 years, and always deliver the finest meals, and a better dive trip. The Sand Dollar's reputation is world
reknowned. We are confident you probably know someone who recommends the Sand Dollar.
forests of California. Dive, eat and sleep right on the boat. It's all included.
The Sand Dollar has a reputation for better dive trips, and they work hard to keep that reputation. The crew of the Sand Dollar has been
treating divers like family for 25 years, and always deliver the finest meals, and a better dive trip. The Sand Dollar's reputation is world
reknowned. We are confident you probably know someone who recommends the Sand Dollar.
About the Sand Dollar
THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. That means Less People in the
bunks, in the galley and most importantly on the dive platform!
- 65 Foot Coast Guard Certified
- 2 Radars, Autopilot, GPS, Loran
- Navtex Fax Receiver, Satellite EPIRB,
- 2 VHF Radios, 1 SSB Radio, 2 Generators,
- 2 Watermakers, Fixed Gas Fire Extinguising,
- 3 Compressors, EAN-Nitrox Blending, 2 Heads,
- 3 Showers, Full Galley with Seating for 22 People,
- Sleeps 29 Divers on Multi-day Dive Trips
- Air Conditioned for passenger comfort
- Direct Dial Satelite Telephone
- Scubapro steel air cylinders
THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. That means Less People in the
bunks, in the galley and most importantly on the dive platform!
| Bring your appetite !! You'll have a breakfast before breakfast, then breakfast, snack after breakfast and snack before lunch. After lunch you'll have a snack before dinner, then dinner and dessert. With pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, eggs, toast, cereal, fruit, chili, homemade soup, muffins, salad, pizza, fajitas, tacos, chicken, corn on cob, pasta, pork chops, baked ham, roast beef, ribs, enchiladas, cake, brownies, and ice cream, an assortment of menu plans are served on trips. With other boats selling frozen burgers. The Sand Dollar stands all alone in the meal department!!! |
What's Included: And, Your Itinerary
Our trip is "all-inclusive". What does that mean? That means you will
board the dive boat on Thursday night (before midnight). Hit the bunks
when you are all loaded. Somewhere in the middle of the night, the
captain will fire up the engines and head for Catalina. Around 6am,
you will hear the anchor chain fall and smell the bacon from the galley.
Combined with the salt air, I can't think of a better way to wake up. A
nice hot breakfast and you are ready to start your day of diving. We will
dive all day on Friday and get a few night dives in too. Weights and air
fills are included. The only time you need to stop and rest is to eat,
surface interval and ... nap. From time to time, we will switch dive
sites. After your night dives and dinner/dessert, retire to your bunks
and start all over again on Saturday. We'll dive all day and in the late
afternoon, return to Long Beach. We'll arrive back at dock around
5:00pm, which means you will be home, in Phoenix, around midnight.
Sunday is your day, at home, to clean your gear and get ready to return
to your normal life and brag about the incredible weekend you had.
Our trip is "all-inclusive". What does that mean? That means you will
board the dive boat on Thursday night (before midnight). Hit the bunks
when you are all loaded. Somewhere in the middle of the night, the
captain will fire up the engines and head for Catalina. Around 6am,
you will hear the anchor chain fall and smell the bacon from the galley.
Combined with the salt air, I can't think of a better way to wake up. A
nice hot breakfast and you are ready to start your day of diving. We will
dive all day on Friday and get a few night dives in too. Weights and air
fills are included. The only time you need to stop and rest is to eat,
surface interval and ... nap. From time to time, we will switch dive
sites. After your night dives and dinner/dessert, retire to your bunks
and start all over again on Saturday. We'll dive all day and in the late
afternoon, return to Long Beach. We'll arrive back at dock around
5:00pm, which means you will be home, in Phoenix, around midnight.
Sunday is your day, at home, to clean your gear and get ready to return
to your normal life and brag about the incredible weekend you had.
What's Not Included - And The Not So Fine Print
You need to bring all your own equipment, spare parts, exposure protection, etc. to be a California diver. There is no equipment on
board. Expect the water temp to be around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a boat coat, towel, and all personal sundries, clothing and
items that you will need for the weekend. We will not be stopping in any ports. Crew Tips are not included. Fish and Game licenses are
not included. It is highly recommended that you bring your own tanks. Transportation to and from Long Beach is not included. Although
there is a good chance you can find people to car-pool with leaving from Phoenix. Optional Hotel stays in California are not included. No
Dive Instruction is included. Dive Guides are not included, but available at extra cost. We highly recommend dive insurance such as
D.A.N or Dive Assure. You will be required to sign a waiver and show proof of certification. You are responsible for your own dive plans
and profiles. We strongly advise use of a dive computer and diving well within your limits and training. If you have any special needs or
requests, we will do our best to accommodate them. Your Safety is out Highest Priority!
You need to bring all your own equipment, spare parts, exposure protection, etc. to be a California diver. There is no equipment on
board. Expect the water temp to be around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a boat coat, towel, and all personal sundries, clothing and
items that you will need for the weekend. We will not be stopping in any ports. Crew Tips are not included. Fish and Game licenses are
not included. It is highly recommended that you bring your own tanks. Transportation to and from Long Beach is not included. Although
there is a good chance you can find people to car-pool with leaving from Phoenix. Optional Hotel stays in California are not included. No
Dive Instruction is included. Dive Guides are not included, but available at extra cost. We highly recommend dive insurance such as
D.A.N or Dive Assure. You will be required to sign a waiver and show proof of certification. You are responsible for your own dive plans
and profiles. We strongly advise use of a dive computer and diving well within your limits and training. If you have any special needs or
requests, we will do our best to accommodate them. Your Safety is out Highest Priority!
Training Options
Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Combo
Discounted to $599
Recreational Deep Diving Specialty
Discounted to $129
Dry Suit Specialty
Discounted to $69
SeaSigns Specialty (a fun time while surface intervaling)
Discounted to $49
Fish Identification Specialty Course
Discounted to $29 - that's right $29!
Other Courses Available Upon Request -
info@academyofscuba.com
Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Combo
Discounted to $599
Recreational Deep Diving Specialty
Discounted to $129
Dry Suit Specialty
Discounted to $69
SeaSigns Specialty (a fun time while surface intervaling)
Discounted to $49
Fish Identification Specialty Course
Discounted to $29 - that's right $29!
Other Courses Available Upon Request -
info@academyofscuba.com
Specialty Instruction Available During the Trip Starting at $29 Class Sizes are Limited |
Specialty Course Details
Class Materials are included with the Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Combo. All Equipment and Gases are NOT
included. ----- Class Materials are included with the Deep Diving and Dry Suit Specialty. All Equipment is NOT Included. ---- Everything
needed is included with the Seasigns and Fish Identification Specialty Course. We assume you have equipment necessary for these
specialties if you are on the trip.
Class Materials are included with the Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Combo. All Equipment and Gases are NOT
included. ----- Class Materials are included with the Deep Diving and Dry Suit Specialty. All Equipment is NOT Included. ---- Everything
needed is included with the Seasigns and Fish Identification Specialty Course. We assume you have equipment necessary for these
specialties if you are on the trip.
| Nitrox Fills Available at Extra Cost |