Northern Marianas Diving
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Northern Marianas Diving
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Island of Rota On a clear day, you can see Rota from Guam. What you can’t see is what makes Rota so special – the incredibly friendly people, the spectacular physical beauty of the island, the way the residents keep the island so spotlessly clean, the lack of crowds, great wildlife, new harbor and so much more. There are more intact latte stones in one site than you’ll see in years of Boonie Stomping on Guam, a latte stone quarry, an awesome bird sanctuary, a little bumpy road around the island for the adventurous, highland preserves and well kept farms. Local farmers are famous for their sweet potatoes and yams, cucumbers, melons, taro and peppers. Scuba diving on Rota features some of the best visibility anywhere! And there’s lots to see – nice drop-offs, interesting caverns and caves, sea mounts and plenty of fish-life. Stay at a bungalow on the beach at Coconut Resort or at the Rota Resort & Country Club, rent a car for the day for less than $65 and even head out for dive day and see some of the fish life. Add on a round of Golf! Flights are going every other day. So make a long weekend on Rota your next trip.
Quick get-a-way to Rota 3/2 Package $520.00 per person Round trip airfare, hotel / airport transfers, 3 nights stay at Coconut Village, breakfast each day, 1 day of 2-tank boat diving, tanks, weights, dive guide, transfers, lunch and t-shirt . Based on double occupancy. Add on a day of car rental for $60.00 3/2 Package $618.00 Round trip airfare, hotel airport transfers, 3 nights stay at the Rota Resort & Country Club, breakfast each day, 1 day of 2-tank boat diving, tanks, weights, dive guide, lunch, transfers and t-shirt. Based on double occupancy. Add on a day of car rental for $60.00
FLIGHT INFO: Flights leave Guam to Saipan are daily and at many time throughout the day. This is a easy destination to get to for a sun filled week, a long weekend, or even for just two days. Saipan is less than a 45 minute flight. You could "Fly and Dive" in the same day! DIVING SAIPAN: From the caves of Obyan Beach to the WW II wrecks in the Tanapag lagoon, a variety of great dives await you on Saipan. With a good mixture of beach and boat spots, finding a dive suited to your level of experience and expectation is easy. On the Northeast end of Saipan you'll fine the GROTTO, considered one of the best cavern dives in the world and one of the "Must Do" dives of the Pacific. Diving with our favorite dive company "Speedy Tertle". We can arrange your hotel, tours and diving. Other must see dive-sites in Saipan: Eagle Ray City. One of the most unique dives in Saipan. Rising out of the sand at a depth of 30-feet is a rocky formation that on a good day will have up to 40 Eagle Rays swimming around it. The divers go down to the rock and hold on as the Eagle Rays pass overhead. Many times the rays come with in a few inches of the divers, making an opportune time for photographs. Chinsen (Shoan-Maru). The Chinsen is a large Japanese freight that sits at the shallow depth in the lagoon. The ship has been in the water for over 50 years, allowing for some significant coral growth as well as becoming a home to a thousand fish. There are Big Eye Emperors patrolling the wreck while huge schools of Goat Fish sit on the top. There is also a resident White Tip Shark that rests underneath the wreck. The history of the shipwreck is very interesting so be sure to ask your guide about all the details. Places to stay in Saipan: There are many large resorts such as Fiesta Resort, Hyatt Regency, Pacific Island Club (PIC) along with the Sapian Grand Hotel, World Resort Saipan and Aqua Resort Club. For a more hotel/motel style of accommodations choose between: Gold Beach Hotel and Century Hotel.
Restaurants to choose from: Sightseeing Spots: Rental Car Companies to choose from: National Rental Car, Nippon, Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Marianas Visitors Authority: Go here for an overall look at the northern marianas Saipan Dive Packages "Weekend+1" Package Round trip airfare, transfers, 3 Nights accommodations, 1 day of snorkeling or 2-tank boat dive, tank, weighs, and dive/snorkeling guide. Add on golf for only $35 Fiesta Resort: breakfast is included in your package, and walking distance from the Garpan Area for shopping, dinner and sightseeing. PIC Package includes shuttle to the Garpan area for shopping, dinner and sightseeing, Water Park, and more. Spend your days in the lazy river, and sipping Iced Tea by the pool Price: $714.00 MDA can build any of your Saipan adventures. Just email Dianne at islands@mdaguam.com to make your customized package.
AXE MURDER DIVE SHOP: Saipan Harry Blalock has been in radio for the past 28 years, as a morning talk show host, program director, station manager and general manager. He decided it was time to retire from radio and do what he was really passionate about, teaching people to dive! PADI certified instructor in November of 2008 and owner of Axe Murders Dive Shop. He has logged in over 2000 dives during the 13 year, PADI MSDT Instructor and an Emergency First Responder Instructor. In addition He is a specialty instructor for Underwater Navigator, Underwater Naturalist, Multilevel, Deep, Night, Digital Underwater Photography, Wreck, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Care for Children w/AED, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project Aware, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation, Search & Rescue and Nitrox.
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