Join Mask and dive the Jardines de la Reina Cuba (Garden of the Queen) June 6 13, on the Avalon II Live-aboard

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1 Jin Mask and dive the Jardines de la Reina Cuba (Garden f the Queen) June 6 13, n the Avaln II Live-abard Highlights : Dive the famus Jardines de la Reina Marine Park One f the biggest treasures in the Caribbean and best-preserved marine areas Dive with Caribbean reef sharks, silky sharks, large grupers, eagle rays, and mre

2 Dives frm tenders Sea grass beds, patch reefs, mangrve fringes and barrier reefs Optinal snrkeling with small crcdiles Spacius sun deck with whirlpl Full gear rental and nitrx available 10 Cabins Length / Width 40 m / ft. Year built / renvated / 2014 Internet NO Up t 4 dives per day plus night dives. Ship Details: The spacius liveabard Avaln II is the newest liveabard sailing Cuba s Jardines de la Reina. Jardines de la Reina Marine Park is ne f the biggest treasures f the Caribbean, n a bigger scale can als be cnsidered as ne f the Wrld's best-preserved Marine Areas. The imprtance f its prtectin ges beynd the Cuban Waters jurisdictin, as the cnnectivity between marine ecsystems has internatinal imprtance. The liveabard Avaln II ffers guests the pprtunity t dive in sites rarely seen by ther Divers with ne f the mst experienced liveabard peratrs in Cuba, Avaln fleet is a Cuban/Italian management cmpany. Diving and excitement abunds at the third-largest reef in the Caribbean, basting the regin s best Shark Encunters and an amazing variety f marine species. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT The 125-ft liveabard Avaln II is the newest f the liveabard Avaln Fleet yachts. It was launched in 2014 t prvide every luxury pssible t Divers in the Gardens f the Queen. The size and pwer f this liveabard vessel ensures smth sailing at all times, enabling its guests t sit back and relax thrughut the week. With 4 decks, the liveabard Avaln Fleet II prvides plenty f space fr its 20 divers A cmbinatin Dining, Bar and Lunge can be fund n the Bat Deck. The liveabard's shaded deck is the perfect place t catch up n yur favrite bk r have a chat with yur fellw Divers. On the Tp Deck, there is a spacius Sun Deck with lungers and chairs as well as a relaxing 500-galln Jacuzzi frm which yu can enjy the panramic view. The liveabard Avaln II features 10 luxurius cabins. Each cmes equipped with individuallycntrlled air cnditining, en-suite bathrms with ht water shwers and panramic windws t enjy the pristine Caribbean scenery. All cabins have 2 beds (ne full, ne twin).

3 Yu wn t g hungry n bard the liveabard Avaln II The luxury fund in the accmmdatin and diving are carried ver t meal times as well. The skilled Chef serves up Italian fare, Cuban cuisine and fresh Seafd n a daily basis. All meals, snacks and water are included in yur charter. BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND DIVE, THE DIVE TENDERS MAKE EXCURSIONS TO PRISTINE BEACHES FOR SUNBATHING. Guests will have ample pprtunity t explre the land areas f the Gardens f the Queen. Dense Mangrves are perfect fr wildlife sptting. Jurney thrugh the small waterways in rder t find the area s endangered Cuban Crcdiles. If cnditins are perfect, yu ll even have the pprtunity t snrkel with these Crcdiles. Be sure t bring yur camera. Yu re ging t want a snap sht f that tthy Crcdile smile. All supplemental purchases made n the liveabard Avaln II must be paid with cash. Credit cards are nt accepted. Please keep in mind that Eurs are the best currency t bring t Cuba. There is a 10% penalty fr cnverting US dllars.

4 Airprts: Santa Clara (SNU), Camaguey (CMW) and Havana (HAV). Many U.S. airprts fly int these lcatins. We must fly in n June 6 and fly ut n June 13 unless special arrangements are made. Visas are purchased n the plane. Usually they accept credit cards nly. Lgistics The beginning f yur trip The trip begins in Jucar and ends in Jucar Pickups frm Havana are in the early mrning and cme with an additinal charge (5hrs) Pickups frm Santa Clara (abut 2hr 34mins) and Camaguey (abut 2hrs) are in the afternn Check in n the bat is in the afternn at 18:00 Pricing: Base price is $3, per diver plus Marine Park fees fr every guest are $200 Inscriptin fee and $100 USD cnservatin fee. Ttal is $4, if we have less than 15 divers. Schedule: Of curse ne can always make larger payments:

5 Amt. Bal: Nw $ , Jan-19 $ , Mar-19 $ , May-19 $ , Jul-19 $ , Sep-19 $ , Nv-19 $ Jan-20 $ Mar-20 $ Payments: T cnfirm a reservatin, divers must submit a signed Registratin Frm and a trip depsit f $500. The initial depsit may be paid t Vernn E. Beard via a persnal check, cashier s check, mney rder, PayPal, Zelle r cash. Checks can be mailed t MASK PO Bx 7325, Gdyear, AZ When using PayPal, please add 3% percent t yur payment t cver the PayPal fee charged. When paying by PayPal, send payment(s) t: vbeardsr@gmail.cm. Zelle payments can be made with n fees using If we get 15 r mre (20 max) divers ur cst will g dwn as fllws: # paid divers payment per diver: 14 $ 4, $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, $ 2, If we get 15 t 20 divers paid in full, each persn will receive a refund based n csts abve. We are passing the savings t everyne. Prices include the $ fees. What's included Full bard, including water, tea, cffee, juices, sft drinks, lcal beer & wine, iced water, iced tea, limited lcal beer and wine Dive guides Night dives Dive insurance (if trip value > USD 1,000 per persn) Transfers t/frm Santa Clara r Camaguey airprt t Jucar prt (arriving by 18:00 n Saturday)

6 Optinal extras Bkable & payable in advance Nitrx: USD 100 per week Transfer frm/t Havana airprt r lcal htel and the bat: USD 100 per transfer Rental equipment: full set: USD $200 per week ABC set (mask, fins, snrkel) USD 50 per week. BCD: USD $60 per week Regulatr: USD $60 per week Dive Cmputer: USD $60 per week Flashlight (trch): USD $8 per activity Payable n bard Tips fr the crew (recmmended) alchl Gd t knw Itinerary and number f dives are indicative and subject t weather and cnditins - safety will always cmes first All diving passengers must prvide their dive certificatin card and their lgbk Dive cmputers are mandatry fr all ur liveabard trips: please bring yur wn r arrange with us in advance t rent ne Surcharges/lcal fees (fuel surcharges, distance fees, harbur fees etc. ) may change at very shrt ntice, driven by lcal cnditins, changes t gvernment plicy, il price changes, etc. Changes are utside PADI Travel's cntrl and yu will need t pay any increases. We will endeavr t let yu knw abut any changes as early as pssible. A change in these fees des nt give yu the right t cancel. Cuban cnservatin laws d nt permit spear fishing r cllecting f any kind During yur trip The vessel is equipped with US pwer sckets, Pwer scket adapters Accepted payment methds n bard: Cash (EUR), Cash, Lcal currency DIN/INT adaptrs are available n bard The end f yur trip Yur last dives will be n the secnd t last day in the mrning It is yur respnsibility t ensure yu respect the 24 hur n-fly time after yur last dive! The bat dcks back in Jucar at night n the last day Check ut and disembarkatin is arund 09:30 n the last day.

7 CANCELLATION POLICY Depsits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Reductins: All depsits will be applied t any remaining travelers. Unused prtins f package are NON-REFUNDABLE. If a diver has made a depsit and is nt able t g n the trip, That Diver is respnsible fr finding a replacement. If a Diver can nt find a replacement, then the diver is financially respnsible fr full payment. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL. Must be valid fr at least 6 mnths calculating frm the day f departure and MUST be valid fr at least 6 mnths after return date. MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE: Every effrt is made t ensure yu have a safe trip but we strngly recmmend purchasing trip cancellatin/interruptin insurance in the event f unexpected changes in yur travel plans. Als recmmended is accident, baggage insurance, evacuatin & medical cver fr Scuba Diving. Please be aware that Scuba Diving and in-water activities are nt cvered by all Travel Insurance cmpanies. Please read the wrding f yur plicy carefully. NOTE: In a Medical Emergency any evacuatin and medical expenses are the Financial respnsibility f that diver. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The Michigan AFRICAN-American SCUBA Klub (MASK) and/r suppliers f services pursuant t r in cnnectin with these itineraries shall act nly as agents f the tur members in making arrangements fr htels, transprtatin, restaurants r any ther service and d nt assume any liability r mnetary lsses whatsever fr any injury, damage, death, lss, accident r delay t persn r prperty due t an act f default f any htel, cmpany, restaurant r persn rendering any f the services included in the tur, r by an act f Gd. MASK des nt assume any liability r mnetary lsses fr any damages due t delay, sickness, pilferage, labr disputes, machinery breakdwn, quarantine, gvernment restraints, weather r ther causes beynd their persnal cntrl. N respnsibility is accepted fr any additinal expense, missins, delays, re-ruting r acts f any gvernment r authrity. The passage cntract in use by the airlines cncerned, when issued, shall cnstitute the sle cntract between the airlines and the purchaser f these turs and/r passenger. The payment fr a reservatin n the trip shall cnstitute cnsent t all prvisins cntained herein.

8 ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Receipt f yur depsit r full payment represents acceptance f the abve terms and cnditins. MASK requires each participant t prvide the fllwing infrmatin with this Trip Registratin frm: See attached and return t MASK. Any questins r cncerns, please feel free t cntact: Vernn E. Beard Sr vbeardsr@gmail.cm