As we exist in this unique world today, the Dirty Dozen Team and I are looking to the future to ensure once this has passed, we can carry on moving forward.  Our thoughts are with all those affected at this time, and especially those that are sick. 

We want to work together to support the community and stay safe.  A valid contribution to the fight against the virus is by following the advice from authorities.   Social distancing, self-isolation and staying home are key.  At the same time keeping active to maintain fitness & immunity, strict hygiene protocols and eating well must be observed with a view to delay and prevent the spread of COVID -19 at this unprecedented time.

So as we enter this uncertain economic climate, we understand it can be hard to commit big sums of money to guarantee your spots on the trip of a lifetime.

Therefore, we have temporarily lowered our deposit amounts to 15%, so, you can book onto your trip in confidence at a very affordable price. Contact DD now to find our more about our new payment schedules where final payments are as late as 90 days before departure. Our schedules are running until 2025, so while we weather this storm from home, you can actually still dream and plan your trip of a lifetime.

In addition, Blue O Two, our umbrella company, have offered these guidelines for a limited time as we closely monitor the current situation.  We still stand by our promise that you can book in confidence with us and these are the protection measures we have implemented on new bookings:

-If you make a new booking with us, between the 9th March to 30th April you can cancel your liveaboard space and receive a full refund*.

-From the 9th March, any new bookings will be refunded if you are unable to travel due to COVID-19**.

-For existing bookings, our standard terms and conditions with Blue O Two still apply, with some exceptions caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19***
 

Click here to inquire now.
 

We’ll continue to be in touch by email with regular updates and developments, and if you don’t already, follow us on your favorite social media channels (linked below)

Richard Lundgren reading a plaque on a bow gun of Fujikawa Maru in Truk Lagoon - manufactured in the UK and dated 1899.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our latest blog and trip report from Richard Lundgren, co-founder of GUE who joined for his second trip with us starting with Bikini Atoll in 2018 and latest to Truk Lagoon in November 2019.

The expedition was a part of a GUE mission and a personal passion stretching back almost two decades: to document the historical remains and traces of war.

Explorer, dynamic documentary maker and Dirty Dozen Special Guest Jill Heinerth gave our customers the delight of a exclusive premiere while in Truk Lagoon of her documentary, Under Thin Ice back in January.

Now, with her trip to the Canadian Embassy canceled, she has alongside the DC Environmental Film Festival came up with a better, conservation-friendly option.
 

Watch it FREE now at: https://dceff.org/film/under-thin-ice/… 

Password: Galafilm 

The DDE Team are locked down right now in order to maintain a full dozen.  However, we are using our isolation time to create some awesome new initiates of nuclear proportions. We are considering what awe-inspiring expeditions we have enjoyed throughout the years, and think you might too below and above the surface.

Did someone say Chernobyl?

Stay safe in these wild times, take care of yourself and each other and join the conversation on our social media.
 

Love,

Aron and the Dirty Dozen Team.

Protection Measures Terms and Conditions

* Cancellation and refund policy: NEW bookings taken between 9th March until 30th April 2020. You can cancel the liveaboard segment of your booking, without any penalty and receive a full refund. Cancellations apply only to the fleet liveaboard segment of your booking only and no third party supplies. Notification of cancellation must be received by 30/04/2020 for these terms to apply. Any cancellation notifications after this time will be subject to standard terms & conditions.

** Corona Clause': NEW bookings taken from 9th March 2020. Any new booking placed will be refunded or moved to a later date if you cannot travel due to Covid-19. For this to be applicable, one of the following must apply: You have contracted the virus and can provide medical evidence to support this OR Your final destination country prevents you from entering due to their governmental guidelines and restrictions on your country of residence OR Your country of residence prevents you from departing due to their governmental guidelines and restrictions on the embarkation point for the liveaboard If any of the above does not apply, it is your responsibility to get yourself to the point of embarkation. The 'Corona Clause' can be removed at any time.

*** Existing bookings will remain subject to agreed terms and conditions, with the exception of certain cases. These include if a customer has contracted the virus and can provide medical evidence to support this. If their final destination country prevents them from entering - due to their governmental guidelines and restrictions. Their country of origin prevents you from departing - due to their governmental guidelines and restrictions. In this instance, Blue O Two will honor the monies paid to them and move the booking to a later date.