About this trip
**COVID-19 UPDATE**
Due to the current country's status, the dive operator must adhere to stricter rules to include the following: serve all meals and drinks on paper products and abide by stricter cleaning rules by increasing the cleaning frequency. These translate to their increased costs. As a result, to continue to operate without taking on additional financial losses - they are adding an additional $100 fee which is now included in the overall purchase price reflected. Their intent is to drop this fee for future trips back to the normal pricing as the government's guidance permits returning to their normal operating procedures.
Compressed Air Package previously $585 is now $685.
Enriched Air Package previously $650 is now $750.
All funds collected as of NOW are NON-REFUNDABLE - unless the dive operator cancels for any reason.
**COVID-19 UPDATE**
Dive the Flower Garden Banks which are located in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, 100 miles away from land, and rising from the ocean floor are salt domes which house a gorgeous community of pristine coral and other sea life. It is a marine sactuary that was discovered by fishermen in the 1800s. Due to the amazing color seen from the boats, it became known as the Flower Gardens. You will see 200+ fish species. Dive this amazing sanctuary with us on the MV Fling, a 100' liveaboard. Weather permitting, you may get up to 7 dives in 2 short days. If you have any questions, please call our shop at 210.718.0868 or email us info@sascubashack.com.
TRIP LEADER: BRANDON SEIBERT
Requirements
* All divers, at a minimum, must be Open Water certified.
* If electing "Enriched (EANX) Air" option, an Enriched Air Diver certification is REQUIRED.
* Surface Marker Buoy (SMB/Safety Sausage) is REQUIRED on ALL dives.
* All divers must print, complete and board with signed waiver.
* For ANY medical conditions, a Medical Release is REQUIRED with a signed medical authorization.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
* The $100 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
* FULL refund available only if dive operator cancels trip due to bad weather or government orders stemming from COVID-19.
* Payments received after deposit are non-refundable AFTER May 9, 2020.
* Cancellation by diver after May 9, 2020 will forfeit funds. Credit toward a future trip is not available.
* Course purchases are non-refundable after class has started and/or books have been written-in.
Continued Training
During this trip we will offer limited courses at a discounted rate of $55 off. What a great time to receive some additional training and obtain some specialties! Check out the courses listed under "Available Options ".
All courses will require bookwork preparation prior to starting the course by completing the Knowledge Review sections. All bookwork must be completed prior to the start of the trip. Please coordinate with the dive shop to schedule the academic reviews with an instructor.
Course purchases does not guarantee specialty certification. Student is still responsible to complete all bookwork and master associated skills.
NOTE: Some courses may require additional equipment rental or purchases.
DAN (Diver's Alert Network) Insurance
Diver's Alert Network (DAN) insurance is recommended. DAN membership is required before their insurance products may be purchased. Dive Accident Insurance is strongly recommended. Become a DAN member here.
Dive Operator's FAQs
For additional details relating to the boat, rules and services provided - click here.
What’s included
- FoodWarm meals, snacks and drinks (Lemonade, Gatorade, water, coffee and hot chocolate). Beers and sodas are available for sale. However, once you have a drink - no more diving that day for you.
- EquipmentTanks and air fills are included, but if you want to take your own - they must be current on Visual Inspection and Hydro testing.
What’s not included
- TransportationAll divers must find their own way to Freeport, TX where boarding takes place.
- WeightsAll divers must provide their own weights. They are not provided by dive operator.
- TipsTipping is optional, but a good idea to tip those who have been feeding you, and those who have been taking care of helping you get in and out of the water.
Available Packages
This is the standard package which includes the tanks and regular air fills. The Enriched Air (EANX) option, may be added to this package at a later time (if certification is obtained).
Weights are NOT included and must be provided by divers.
Enhanced package allows a diver to use Enriched (EANX) Air. The diver is REQUIRED to hold an Enriched Air Diver Certification.
Purchasing this option, without having completed the EANX course, does NOT mean a diver will be provided any Enriched Air tanks.
Enriched Air Tanks and Fills are provided. Weights are NOT included and must be provided by diver.
Available options
Itinerary
Boarding begins at 7:30 pm FRIDAY night. The boat leaves PROMPTLY at 8:30 pm from Freeport, TX from the following address:
Fling Charters Dock 702 West Second Street Freeport, TX 77541