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SCUBA DIVING EXPEDITIONS: SOUTH GEORGIA
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS • TRIP CODE: USGDVSG
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The AMARUK ® South Georgia Scuba Diving Expedition takes you to the edge of the world and at the gates of Antarctica, on South Georgia Island. Experience amazing cold water diving in unexplored areas of the Atlantic ocean, where some marife life species have yet to be discovered.
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Near 24-hour daylight. Wild, rugged and remote landscape. Rich marine life. Getting up close and personal with penguins.
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Meeting is at Ushuaia Airport (USH) at 09:00am on day 1, and return is at Ushuaia Airport (USH) by 11:00pm on day 8.
Participants are asked to plan on arriving at least one day prior to the start of the expedition, and on leaving at least one day after the end of the expedition.
» Traveling to South Georgia
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Day 1 • Transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the marina. Deparure to South Georgia Island via boat. Night in stateroom (double occupancy).
Day 2 • Travel by boat to South Georgia Island. Night in stateroom (double occupancy)
Day 3 • Arrival in South Georgia in early morning. 2 dives. Night in stateroom (double occupancy).
Day 4 • Minimum of 2 dives. Night in stateroom (double occupancy).
Day 5 • Minimum of 2 dives. Night in stateroom (double occupancy).
Day 6 • 2 dives. Return to Ushuaia in early afternoon. Night in stateroom (double occupancy).
Day 7 • Travel by boat back to Ushuaia. Night in stateroom (double occupancy).
Day 8 • Travel by boat back to Ushuaia. Arrival in early evening. Transfer to Ushuaia Airport.
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TECHNICAL LEVEL
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PHYSICAL DEMAND
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Divers may experience rough waters, cold water temperatures, strong currents, as well as close interractions with marine life and wildlife.
Minimum Certification Required: Master Scuba Diver or Divemaster
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A good level of physical fitness is required for this expedition in order to carry scuba diving equipment as well as get in and out of the water in adverse conditions.
» Preparation Tips
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Accommodations • Stateroom (Double Occupandy). Transportation • Return boat transportation between Ushuaia Airport (USH) and South Georgia. Group Size • Maximum 6 participants. Diving Guide • PADI certified Open Water Scuba Instructor and PADI certified Divemaster. Meals • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Fees • All permit fees. Equipment • Tanks, air, and dive computers.
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Airfare • To/from Ushuaia Airport. Personal Equipment • Diving equipment, personal equiment. Extras • Accommodations and meals on the night prior to the start of the expedition, or following the end of the expedition. Budget • $300 for incidentals. Insurance • Travel & Cancellation insurance, and medical insurance.
» Travel Insurance
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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REGISTRATION & INQUIRIES
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