Costs & Descriptions

The Caribbean Whale Seminar- March 29th to April 5th

For the standard seven nights, six-day itinerary, the cost is:
" US$2,995.00 per person for a Deluxe Stateroom, Double Occupancy.

Additional Boat Costs
" Sanctuary Access & Port Fees -- approximately $250 per person, to be paid aboard the boat in cash.
" Fuel Surcharge -- currently $100 per person, to be paid by Dec.15, 2007; surcharge subject to increase as of 2008. (so best to pay in 2007).
Payment Schedule
" An Early bird discount of $100 is offered to you if you pay in full within 10 days of your registration, prior to September 1st, 2007.
" To reserve a space send a deposit of $995.00 and our signed Liability Waiver.
" This deposit is non-refundable and can be paid by Mastercard/Visa, check paid in U.S. dollars or by a direct deposit into the bank.
" The second payment of $1000 is due by October 31st, 2007.
" The third and final payment of $1100 (includes $100 fuel surcharge) is due by December 15th, 2007. Thank you.
The costs for this seminar are non-refundable because the chartering of the boat is contracted long before our departure date and is paid in full to the M/V Wind Dancer.
Included:
" Seven nights accommodations aboard the M/V Wind Dancer, arrival time Saturday evening is approximately 5:00 pm with all guests boarding; and disembarking the following Saturday morning at approximately 8:30 am.
" The excursion is seven nights and six days.
" You will have five days on the Silver Bank with entire mornings and afternoons to experience the whales (up to nine tender excursions), weather permitting.
" Classes, Meditations and Discussions with Joan Ocean, MSc who has been communicating with cetaceans for 25 years and with these Silver Bank Humpbacks for the past 8 years.
" Films, whale sounds and inspiring messages about these Ancient Ones.
" Three hearty meals a day aboard the vessel, except for the last dinner on Friday night, when most guests prefer to dine ashore, at a local restaurant.
Included: continued…
" Morning and afternoon snacks.
" All beverages, including carbonated, non-carbonated, and a limited selection of local beer and wine.
" Morning in-room beverage service.
" Nightly turn down service.
" Fresh towel service daily.
" Entertainment library.

Not Included:
" Airfare or airfare related expenses.
" Tourist Card required at arrival airport. (Tourist cards cost ten U.S. dollars).
" Transfers to and from or between airport, hotel, vessel, bus station, tours; any ground transportation.
" Hotels or any land accommodations.
" Airport departure taxes (currently US$20.00 cash only) to be paid at the airport.
" Dominican Republic Sanctuary & Port Fees (currently US$150, to be paid aboard in cash).
" Fuel Surcharge (currently US$100) to be paid Wind Dancer by Dec. 1, 2007.
" Dinner the last (Friday) night, which will be ashore.
" Snorkeling equipment rental. You must bring your own.
" Gratuity for Crew for fine service (Optional 8% of retail price suggested).
Also Highly Recommended - To protect your travel costs & fees, yourself and your belongings:
" Comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation/interruption insurance. http://www.insuremytrip.com or contact our preferred provider CSA travel insurance, has been found to be a reliable, top-notch travel insurance company with excellent customer service. Mention Dolphin Connection, LLC.
We strongly recommend that each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family emergency, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the vessel from making its scheduled trip. In the highly unlikely event that it is necessary to cancel or interrupt a charter due to weather or any matter beyond the control of the M/V Wind Dancer and therefore Conscious Breath Adventures or The Dolphin Connection, there will be no refund or credit issued.

 

Passport & Tourist Card
As of January 23, 2007, U.S. citizens must have a valid passport for travel to the Dominican Republic. This also extends to Canadians and all nationalities that will be flying to the Dominican Republic via the United States.
As mentioned previously, all tourists must purchase a visa/tourist card at a cost of $10.00 U.S. at the Dominican Republic Airport. Canadian travelers may be provided with this visa/tourist card before leaving Canada. Visitors who do not obtain a visa/tourist card prior to entry must purchase one at the airport when they arrive in the Dominican Republic.
Reservations: A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of US$995.00 and a completed Waiver & Release of Liability Form must be received to process and confirm a reservation.
Mail or Fax your Liability Waivers to: Dolphin Connection, P O Box 102, Captain Cook, Hawaii, 96704 USA Fax Number: 808-323-8000

Fuel & Port Fees
Fuel Surcharges are mandated by the Wind Dancer mini-cruise ship. If The Dolphin Connection is advised of a change in the US$100 Fuel Surcharge, we will inform you immediately. The change would be based on gas prices, in 2008.
Sanctuary & Port Fees of the country of the Dominican Republic are subject to change and are to be paid in U.S. cash, after you arrive on the boat. Approximately US$250.

Dietary Requirements
The menu will include options for omnivores and vegetarians. The vessel will try to accommodate special dietary requirements, but due to logistical and facilities limitations, it may not be able to accommodate those with the most sensitive requirements. With decades of experience in the industry, the chefs understand the needs of a wide range of diets, and will do their best to address those needs. If you have special food requirements, be sure to include them on the trip application; you may also wish to bring your own hard-to-find food items for special needs. Snacks are served in the afternoon between meals.

Thank You!

Dolphin Connection, P O Box 102, Captain Cook, Hawaii, 96704 USA Fax Number: 808-323-8000