Despite our best efforts, The Dirty Dozen Expeditions has also been affected by COVID, and it is therefore with a heavy heart we must announce the following:
The DDE Team recently let all our affected guests know that there will be no charters heading out on trips to Bikini Atoll in 2020. Despite great effort from our team to work out new plans and logistics to see our divers set sail for the rest of the season in the Marshall Islands, we were regrettably unsuccessful given the world situation. Along with our partners, we held out as long as possible within the margin for logistics and safety, but in the end, rescheduling became the only option.
Despite the very disappointing news, we are striving to focus on solutions for the future. All our guests have been contacted and rebooked onto charters leaving from 2021 so no one has been left at home.
We would like to let you know that Bikini Atoll 2021 is now fully booked. We are already accepting bookings for 2022 so get your names on the list now if you think exploring this unique destination is for you.
Reason being, the first of five DDE expeditions to Bikini in 2022 is already sold out now and we continue to see high demand for this exclusive destination. Dirty Dozen holds over 40% of worldwide availability for Bikini Atoll in 2022 and onwards along with our partner Blue O Two and we don’t want you to miss out on your chance to join us in the future!
Watch the trailer by clicking on the photo!
In other news, we are excited about season 3 of the National Geographic TV show - Draining the Oceans.
For those of you that missed the premiere in May, Bikini’s nuclear ghost fleet has risen once again as National Geographic reveal what lies beneath in a fascinating look underwater in their epic show featuring USS Gilham, USS Pilotfish and the USS Saratoga.
Following the small crew of research scientists, Drain the Oceans does what it says on the tin.
Except, instead of actually draining the ocean (the most asked questions on Google if you search the show), they use the latest in high tech scanning equipment and the most advanced sonar mapping system ever to scan Bikini bottom.
“Drain the Oceans dives deep into the unknown; a truly epic, truly original series that takes underwater adventure and earth science illustration into a whole new era. Ambitious exploration, advances in scientific research, and innovative technology mean Earth Science and History step forward to expose hidden evidence of the most amazing undersea mysteries, as never seen before.” National Geographic.
Producing meticulous 3D models of the wrecks, you are effectively taking them out of the water and can accurately decipher the impact of the nuclear blasts and fathom the reason why some of the almost unsinkable ships were sunk.
We consulted with the production company beforehand and managed to meet the crew in 2019 during filming, and one of our good friends Dan Stevenson that we worked with on Monty Halls 8 years earlier was onboard. It sure is a small world.
Lastly, our charters at the end of the year/beginning of next year are not affected at this time of writing, and rest assured we are constantly keeping a close eye on any developments.
We are so thankful for our clients for being so supportive and understanding and look forward to our many exciting years ahead of exploration but of course don’t forget, if you feel lonely, we are here to chat Dirty.
Love,
Aron Arngrímsson and the DDE Team