OPEN OCEAN COASTAL SNORKEL SAFARI
A Half day open ocean adventure safari departing from Santa Maria going through the Hells gate channel out to sea, following the east coast 20km south towards Ponta Mocumbo point. 1st Snorkel stop is at Ponta Abril Point. From Ponta Abril we can stop at various shallow reefs on the way to our final snorkel and turn around point, Ponta Mocumbo. Marine animals that may be encountered along the way may include turtles, dolphins (Spinner or Common) flying fish and whales in season (Mid-June to Mid Nov)
SNORKEL SAFARI TO INHACA or PORTUGUESE ISLANDS
INHACA ISLAND - The safari to Inhaca Island is a short boat ride from Santa Maria to snorkel the Marine Reserve on Inhaca Island. The duration of the excursion is +/- 02h00. Best time to snorkel is one hour before high tide
PORTUGUESE ISLAND - The safari to the uninhabbited Portuguese Island is half / full day safari. Snorkel the shallow waters looking for Pansy shells (sand dollar) or walk around the island (+/- 1Hours) collecting a variety of shells washed up onto the beach. Ideal safari for a day at leisure on the beach with our seafood barbeque. The duration of the excursion is +/- 6 to 8 Hours.
Safety first with ocean conditions and weather permitting
All passengers are to meet at Santa Maria beach / Boat 30 minutes prior to launch time.
No Transport from accommodation in Santa Maria launch / departure site but available on request if needed.
Depending on your charter/ excursion booked, the duration is for 4 to 12 Hours
At end of charter / excursion duration, back to launch site.
Pickup from accommodation with prior arrangements if required
Dropoff to accommodation with prior arrangements if required.
Hat, sunglasses
Camera, suntan lotion
Something warm for the cooler days
Drinks & Food
RECOMMENDATION:
Best for motion sickness - RAW GINGER (please bring with you as not available in our area)
Motion sickness tablets to be taken 1 – 2 hours prior to launch
Included on our charters / excursions:
Mask & fins
Food & drink and depend on the charter excursion type
Excluded on our charters / excursions: food & drink and depend on the charter excursion type.
All passengers are to meet at the Boat / Beach / Port 30 minutes prior to the arranged launch time.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Activity reservation require 50% deposit to reserve booking
All activities must be paid in full 30 days prior to arrival to confirm booking
Accommodation reservation require 50% deposit to reserve booking
All accommodation must be paid in full 60 days prior to arrival to confirm booking
Unpaid Activities and Accommodation will not be considered as a confirmed booking
Booking with arrival date less than 14 days require payment in full
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
Due to the fluctuation of the METICAIS, ZAR & US$ exchange rate,
amounts may differ on your statement other than what was quoted
All Quotes are valid for 48 hours from invoice date
Non-payment of deposit for reservations by due date will be cancelled without notice
Non-payment of balance due for reservations by due date will be cancelled without notice
Non-payment of balance due for reservations by due date are subject to cancellation fees
Cancellation fees - all cancellations must be made in writing and a notification reply must be received
25% admin fee will be charged on the total amount for any cancellations or postponements.
50% on the total amount will be charged for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival
100% will be charged on the total amount for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival.
No refund/credit for non-arrival or early departures
Activities:
Credits will only be passed for activities cancelled by the operator or a valid medical reason
A full refund will be given for activities not possible due to bad weather and it is not safe to launch,
Rain is not classified as bad weather, or no alternative day available
Credits are valid for 3 months from the date of credit note and are neither exchangeable for cash nor transferable.
No credits or refunds will be passed for activities on specially priced packages or bulk deals not used within
start and end dates of the special or the period the offer was booked for
All activity & accommodation rates, terms & conditions can change without prior notification, E&OE
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