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2008 -2009 - 2010 Dive Vacations

Join Going Under Dive Center on one or more of the following fantastic dive vacations and chase the winter blues away.  Scuba Trips are fun, but a group trip with Going Under Dive Center is Great!  Come and join us on a dive excursion that is hassle free.  Let our well-trained travel coordinators deal with the hassles.  You just enjoy yourself.  Want more training?  Ask about a specialty course, we would be glad to accommodate you. It's not too early to reserve your spot on one of our exciting adventures. Call us at (763) 424-8717 or stop by for more info, we'd love to have you join us  Email: gudctravel@att.net   

 
Isle Royale July 10-13 2008 Cozumel January 17 - 24,   2009
Duluth North Shore Wreck Dives  see activities Little Cayman  February 28 - Mar 7 2009
  Wakatobi March 10 - 24th 2009
  Truk Lagoon  / Yap   October 24 - November 7th  2009

Bahamas June 3 - 8,   200X

 
  Fiji February 2-14,  2010

 

Isle Royale                July 10 - 13th 2008

Enjoy the finest shipwreck diving in the world.  Isle Royale National Park is one of the most isolated parks in the nation, its remote location apx. 20 miles off the MN/Canadian border offers unparalleled beauty.  The island juts out of Lake Superiors deep-cool-clear water with rough and craggily shoreline.  The island and its many reefs have claimed dozens of shipwrecks from the 1800's to the most recent in the 1990's .  Wooden and steel shipwrecks are preserved with amazing detail remaining.  Depth varies from shallow to well beyond the 130 sport diving limit, park regulations limit charters to 130' depth. 

Minimum experience level for this trip is Advanced Diver, with drysuit experience 

All trips are live-aboard with a maximum of only 6 divers per vessel, sleeping -meals-diving-air fills included in the charter. We only book experienced licensed charter captains to guarantee your experience.  These trips fill up well in advance, we suggest booking one year ahead to guarantee a spot.

Now taking deposits for July 10 - 13th 2008  $300 deposit to hold your spot


Florida Caverns and Manatee Dives

November 7 - 10th 2008

We will be flying into Florida for an "Extended Weekend"  to Northern Florida, for two days of Cavern Diving in the spectacular clear water caverns of Blue Grotto and Devils Den, then we spend one day snorkeling with the gentle giants - Manatee - that spend the winter at Crystal River.  Trip includes airfare, rental van, daily park admission, manatee snorkel dive charter, and double occupancy hotel. 


Cozumel

January 17 -24,   2009

Join Going Under at Hotel Cozumel and enjoy 5 days of 2 tank boat dives, 4 one tank afternoon dives, accommodations, airfare and taxes included.   Hotel has 3 restaurants and 4 bars on site, largest pool on island, day and nightly entertainment. Our favorite Caribbean dive destination for over 20 years, you will be amazed at the abundance and variety of marine life and coral. 

 We will be offering many of the favorite advanced diving specialties.  Why not improve your buoyancy, gain confidence in diving deeper, or learn some tips on photo or night diving from a pro.  Many more specialties apply, all you have to do is ask.

  • 8 days in the sun

  • 7 nights double occupancy

  • All inclusive, meals, beverages

  • Round Trip Airfare from Minneapolis

  • Hotel Tax

  • 5 days of 2 tank boat dives

  • 4 one tank afternoon dives

  • Free Snorkel Lesson for Non Diver

  • Pre Trip Scuba Refresher in GUDC Pool

  • Pre Trip Social to meet other guest

  • Lots of fun while meeting new friends!

$1849 dive / airfare*

$1599 non diver / airfare*

*trip includes airfare at current rate, subject to change.  Sign up early to guarantee best rate.  All prices quoted cash/check, other payment methods accepted service charge apply. $500 non refundable deposit required


Little Cayman

Feb. 28th  - Mar. 7th, 2009

Join Mike Daust at Little Cayman Beach Resort and enjoy what is considered the finest wall diving in the Caribbean! First class hotel, food and diving combine to make this trip a destination you will return over and over again

  • 8 days in the sun

  • 7 nights double occupancy Pool Side Room

  • All inclusive, meals, 2 beverages daily

  • Round Trip Airfare from Minneapolis

  • Hotel Tax

  • 6 days of 2 tank boat dives

  • 5 one tank afternoon dives

  • 1 night dive

  • Free Snorkel Lesson for Non Diver

  • Pre Trip Scuba Refresher in GUDC Pool

  • Pre Trip Social to meet other guest

  • Lots of fun while meeting new friends!

$2689 dive pp double occupancy / airfare*

$2375 pp double occupancy non diver / airfare*

*trip includes airfare at current rate, subject to change.  Sign up early to guarantee best rate.  All prices quoted cash/check, other payment methods accepted service charge apply.  $500 non refundable deposit to sign up.


Wakatobi

March 10 – 24th 2009

Situated on the beautiful tropical island of Onemobaa in the remote and peaceful Wakatobi archipelago in the Banda Sea, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers what many consider to be the best reef diving in the world.  This exotic island is reached from private air charter from Bali

  • 8 days at Wakatobi Resort

  • 7 nights double occupancy in a Garden Bungalow

  • meals at Wakatobi Resort

  • Round Trip Airfare from Minneapolis

  • Hotel Tax

  • 6 days of 3  boat dives

  • Unlimited Shore Dives

  • 3 Nights in Bali

  • Day tours in Bali available - not included

  • Free Snorkel Lesson for Non Diver

  • Pre Trip Scuba Refresher in GUDC Pool

  • Pre Trip Social to meet other guest

  • Lots of fun while meeting new friends!

$XYZA dive pp double occupancy / airfare*

$ABCD pp double occupancy non diver / airfare*

 

 *trip includes airfare at current rate, subject to change.  Sign up early to guarantee best rate . Non Refundable deposit is currently $1000, please do not delay with airfare and fuel prices rising....


Truk Lagoon - Yap 2009

Oct. 24th - November 7th  

Join Ron & Chris Benson for a trip to the spectacular islands of Truk (Chuuk) and Yap, together they will be hosting a special recreational and Closed Circuit Rebreather event during this trip.  Special boats will be dedicated to rebreather divers. 

Trimix deep dives are scheduled for those who have the training or Ron will offer training during the week.  Sodasorb, Helium, Oxygen are available at the resort, as well as several onbaord and offboard Oxygen and Diluent cylinders for a variety of different rebreathers. FCFS on cylinders.

Join Ron  for CCR shipwreck diving in Chuuk "Truk Lagoon" and be amazed by the brilliant soft corals and marine life that make their homes on the sunken vessels  of the Japanese war fleet. 

Package price including airfare, 7 days ccr diving, accommodations 8 nights at Blue Lagoon Resort - 1 night Honolulu Airport Hotel, hotel taxes and transfers, gas mixing and boosting of ccr cylinders, use of GUDC supplied ccr cylinders fcfs basis,...

$XY99   *based on current airfare rates for open circuit divers

add CCR gas $225 and Sofnolime $185 per diver

 

$500 deposit required for sign-up


Fiji

February 2-14, 2010

 

Imagine a South Seas paradise and you imagine Fiji – soft balmy breezes caress palm trees that cast shadows on secluded beaches of white sand. A tranquil lagoon of crystalline aquamarine water stretches to the horizon and beyond.  Mike Daust will be your GUDC host. 

  • 10 Nights in a Beach Bure - double occupancy

  • 8 Days of 2 tank boat diving

  • Round Trip Air from LAX to Fiji

  • Hotel taxes and airport transfers

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Free Snorkel Lessons for non diver

  • Free Pre Trip Scuba Refresher in GUDC Pool

  • Pre Trip Social to meet other guest

Note: $500 non refundable deposit holds your spot for this trip and final payment is due .  All prices are quoted cash / check, other payment methods accepted with a service charge.  Airfare rates are based on early sign up and future prices subject to airline and fuel costs.  Due to unstable fuel cost airlines have been imposing additional charges without notice, prices subject to change.

Divers rate $JKLM,    Non Diver Rate $OPQR * roundtrip air from MSP to LAX not included


             Bahamas

June 21-28, 200x

Take a break and join us for a quick get away to Stuart Cove's in Nassau Bahamas.  Imagine more than a 100 black tip, Caribbean reef, hammerhead and lemon sharks swirling before you as they feed on the famous Chumsicle.  And what a diving experience you will have, with 13 incredible reefs to explore.  Colorful marine life, gin clear waters, caverns and caves to explore are only a small part of the adventure you will have.  Most of the dive sites are only 15 minutes from the marina, so you’ll have plenty of time to relax topside.

Trip Includes:

  • 7 days in sun

  • 6 nights double occupancy

  • Breakfast & Dinner

  • Round trip air from Ft. Lauderdale

  • Shark Rodeo Dives

  • 5 Boat Dives

  • Shark ID certification ( optional $50)

  • Pre Trip Scuba Refresher


 Belize

Whale Shark Expedition

August 12-20, 2010



FINE PRINT: All trips advertised at discounted cash price.  Payment by credit card is available with a handling charge.  A non refundable deposit is required for all trips.  Balance must he paid in full 90 days prior to the travel date. Deposits are non refundable.

Rooms are double occupancy, single rates extra. 

 Travel insurance is highly recommended and available at an additional charge.  

Airfare subject to change until ticketed.

Due to rising fuel cost, airlines have been imposing additional charges without notice, price subject to change.


very fine print: All trips advertised at discounted cash price.  Payment by credit card is available with a handling charge.  A non refundable deposit is required for all trips.  Balance must he paid in full 90 days prior to the travel date. Deposits are non refundable.

Rooms are double occupancy, single rates extra. 

 Travel insurance is available at an additional charge.  

Airfare subject to change until ticketed.

GUDC Trip Perks

  • Pre Trip Social to meet other guest

  • Free Scuba Review pool refresher

  • Free Snorkel Lesson for non diver

  • All trips led by experienced instructor

  • Post Trip Picture Party -   Bar B Q

  • Did I mention Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Going Under Dive Center has been serving the Minnesota, Minneapolis - St. Paul and surrounding area Scuba and Snorkel Diving needs since 1993.   From beginner to expert, we are the most complete Scuba Diving Center in the Midwest!  We offer classes from beginning Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, Specialty Scuba Diver, Rebreather Diver, Scuba Instructor to Technical Diving.

Going Under Dive Center also features one of the largest selections of Scuba and Snorkeling equipment anywhere.  Our prices are only beat by the quality of the service that we provide.


Going Under Dive Center

10024 Co Rd 81
Maple Grove, Minnesota  55369
763-424-8717

goingunder@worldnet.att.net