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2019 Dates: Nov 23-30, 2019,

2020 Dates: Jan 30-Feb 6, Mar 17-24, October 17-24, 2020

Join Dr. Erich Ritter (experimental shark behaviorist and avid conservationist) and his organization, SharkSchool, for a week long class that teaches divers, snorkelers, rescue swimmers, and others how to interact with sharks, what to look for when entering the water, and most importantly, how to feel safe among sharks. SharkSchool’s main purpose is to bring humans closer to sharks, focusing on how to interact with these animals while emphasizing their crucial position and importance in the marine realm. (http://www.sharkschool.org/about.html)

Dr. Erich Ritter is the head of the SharkSchool, an organization

Challenge yourself by encountering these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat, knowing that sharks are top marine predators and physically far superior to humans. Once you have learned to interpret shark behavior,  you’ll put your own fear / anxiety aside and be comfortable with sharks.  In addition, you’ll be able to enjoy the entire encounter and to act accordingly and to respond on the basis of scientific knowledge learned, rather than on the basis of presumptions and fear. In this way, your shark encounters are pleasant, incredibly fascinating and safe.

*Ross University students will have the opportunity for additional education tours around the island!

Shark School Package and Costs

The Shark School package includes:

Seven (7) nights at Cape Eleuthera Resort, four (4) person occupancy per condo

Group breakfast and dinner at the Bull Dolphin restaurant at Cape Eleuthera

Five (5) days of lecture with a copy of Dr. Ritter’s book, “Shark-Human Interaction”

Five (5) days of one (1) tank dive with the sharks, followed by in the water interaction with the sharks at shark beach.

Rental car for each four (4) divers for seven (7) days, gas is the guest responsibility, pick up and return at Governor’s Harbour Airport.

Daily gear storage, fresh water rinse and set up at Ocean Fox Cotton Bay dive shop.

Cost for the one week stay and shark school is $2571. Deposit of $600 required, no refunds within 30 days of the school.

October 11-18, 2019 – Wakatobi (these are the actual resort dates, add travel days to these dates)

Trip Leaders:  Mathis & Shannon Weatherall

Fly Houston to Bali and stay 1 night then take a charter flight to Wakatobi for 8 days / 7 nights / 6 days of diving.

Prices have been updated to Include: accommodations – 2 options, meals and diving package at Wakatobi resort, Round Trip Charter Flight from Bali to Wakatobi.

Not Included: Airfare, 1 night Bali Hotel (or additional nights depending on your flights from Houston), alcohol, marine park fees and tips.

We will be adding 3-4 days in Bali on the front end of the trip staying at a Southern Beach Resort – Monkey Reserve, Volcano, Balinese Dance, Lu ac Coffee Tour.  Let me know if you are interested.

$4255 pp – Palm Bungalow Diver in Double Occupancy (we have 4 rooms, 8 spaces)

$4815 pp – Ocean Bungalow Diver in Double Occupancy (we have 3 rooms, 6 spaces)

Non-divers are welcome also, reduce either room category by $300 pp.

$500.00 deposit to reserve your spot!

Trip Cancellation Fee – Minimum of a $100 (depending on  the trip date and date of cancellation)

Leave all the planning to us and join your fellow dive buddies on a trip lead by Gigglin’ Marlin!  If group travel is not for you, we can also create and book individual trips to any destination in the world.

You deserve a vacation, let us help you book one!

Call Tonya at 281-445-3483 or send her an email at barbie@gigglinmarlin.com.