Schedule & INCLUSIONS
TRAVEL SCHEDULE
11 - DAY TRAVEL SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Embarkation Day
We highly recommend you plan to land in Honiara 48-hours prior to embarkation day.
Flight lands in Honiara (HIR)
Transfer from the airport (or local hotel) to the boat
Embark expedition vessel or check-in to local hotel if you decide to come early
Depending on flight arrivals on the day of embarking, you may have time for equipment setup and a weight check where we are anchored
Days 2 - 9 - Diving in Iron Botton Sound
2 dives per day of up to 180-minutes each, with a minimum 4-hour surface interval.
07:30 – Coffee!
08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Briefing/Dive 1
12:00 – Lunch
14:00 – Briefing/Dive 2
16:00 – Snacks
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Team Debriefing
Day 10 - Penultimate Day
Pay onboard service bills
Wash, dry, and pack kit
Day 11 - Disembarkation Day
Disembark expedition vessel after breakfast
Transport to the airport
Flight out
There is no need to stay overnight in Honiara at the end of the trip.
What’s Included in Your Trip?
Avoiding surprise bills at the end of your trip is high on our list of priorities. We include as much as possible so that you can budget accordingly. We are available at any time to discuss your budget for the consumables related to your configuration.
The following is included in a Dirty DozEN SOLOMON ISLANDS expedition:
Accommodation during the cruise
All meals
Fresh coffee from our espresso machine, fruit juice, and soft drinks
CCR, twinset, or single tank/sidemount cylinder rentals
Two bailout/OC deco cylinders
Two dives per day
A Dirty Dozen Expedition Leader onboard every charter
24/7 support from The Dirty Dozen. We will be there every step of the way for you from the first email to the last dive.
Transfers between the airport and expedition vessel on the day of embarkation
Transfer between expedition vessel and the airport on disembarking day
You should budget accordingly for these additional costs:
Marine and port fees: US$250, subject to change
O2, helium, and Sofnolime
Flights (around US$2000)
On-board extras:
UW scooter rental
Alcoholic drinks
Crew tips
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
25% of total invoice value (deposit is non-refundable)
25% of total invoice 12 months before departure
50% of total invoice 6 months before departure