Andrea Doria 2003 Expedition

August 1-3, 2003


Andrea Doria    Stern sinking
Dive the most famous shipwreck in sport diving!

 


Expedition Description

The expedition for the Andrea Doria will depart from Point Judith, Rhode Island on Friday, August 1 at 1 am and return to Point Judith on Sunday, August 3 at 5 pm.  Directions to the marina will be provided when available.

All expedition members must report to the boat on Thursday, July 31 by 10 pm.

Dives will be conducted from the John Jack, a 55' custom dive vessel inspected for passengers.
The vessel is complete with bunks, galley and head for use by all expedition members.

This expedition includes all meals (light breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as
air-top fills from the boats compressor, if needed.

 

Divers may plan up to 5 dives.  For specific questions regarding equipment requirements or rentals, contact us.  For special diet restrictions/considerations notify us as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.


Expedition Fees and Policies

The price for the
2003 expedition is $1100.00
Includes: all meals
, air fills.
Fuel prices at the time of expedition may warrant a fuel surcharge, which would not exceed $30 per diver.

A non-refundable deposit of $600.00 is due upon reservation.
Balance of $
500.00 is due on May 31, 2003

Refund Policy:

In
the event of a complete cancellation due to weather, Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions, Inc., will issue a refund totaling the cost of the trip, minus a flat fee of 10% ($110) for administrative and food costs. 

Additional fees will be collected on behalf of the John Jack for boat dockage and fuel costs totaling $200 per diver.  For questions about John Jack policies, contact them directly.

In the event that the destination is changed as a result of poor weather, a price adjustment will be made based on the revised plans.  Price adjustments, if applicable, will be determined at that time.


Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations up to
May 31 are accepted with forfeiture of the $600 deposit.
Cancellations following
May 31 are accepted only with payment of $1100 charter fare.

Liability Release:

Divers must have had a physical exam within one year of the expedition which deems him/her fit for
diving. 
The Andrea Doria lies 190 feet below the surface, with maximum depths in excess of 250 feet.  Divers must be prepared for cold water decompression diving, in limited visibility and current.

In order to participate, divers meeting criterion must fill out "Diver Data Sheets" with pertinent medical histories detailed and provide photocopies of his/her first and highest certification cards.  In addition, all divers must have DAN or equivalent accident insurance.  All divers must hold appropriate certifications based on his or her dive plans.  All divers must fill out and return notarized liability release waivers no later than May 31, 2003.
These waivers will be provided upon reservation.
  No waivers, no diving.  No exceptions.


Reservations:

Reservations may be made exclusively through
:

 

Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions, Inc.
by contacting us at
:
charters@northernatlanticdive.com

or
calling:
Capt
ain Heather Knowles 

or Captain David Caldwell 

at 617-480-5261