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Madagascar expedition dates
Transfers to and from our expedition site and Toliara are included in expedition cost.
| Overland tour (Tana - Toliara) | Project start date | Project end date | Overland tour (Toliara - Tana) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-13 to 31-Mar-13 | 2-Apr-13 | 13-May-13 | 16-May-13 to 18-May-13 | Current Expedition |
| 12-May-13 to 15-May-13 | 17-May-13 | 27-Jun-13 | 29-Jun-13 to 1-Jul-13 | spaces |
| 25-Jun-13 to 28-Jun-13 | 30-Jun-13 | 10-Aug-13 | 12-Aug-13 to 14-Aug-13 | few spaces remaining |
| 9-Aug-13 to 12-Aug-13 | 14-Aug-13 | 24-Sep-13 | 26-Sep-13 to 28-Sep-13 | spaces |
| 22-Sep-13 to 25-Sep-13 | 27-Sep-13 | 7-Nov-13 | 10-Nov-13 to 12-Nov-13 | spaces |
| 6-Nov-13 to 9-Nov-13 | 11-Nov-13 | 22-Dec-13 | by arrangement | spaces |
| 30-Dec-13 to 2-Jan-14 | 4-Jan-14 | 14-Feb-14 | 16-Feb-14 to 18-Feb-14 | spaces |
| 12-Feb-14 to 15-Feb-14 | 17-Feb-14 | 30-Mar-14 | 1-Apr-14 to 3-Apr-14 | spaces |
Mid-expedition start dates
Blue Ventures can arrange transport but you are responsible for your own transfer costs.
| Project start date | Project end date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Apr-13 | 5-Jun-13 | spaces |
| 6-June-13 | 19-Jul-13 | spaces |
| 20-Jul-13 | 2-Sep-13 | spaces |
| 3-Sep-13 | 15-Oct-13 | spaces |
| 17-Oct-13 | 28-Nov-13 | spaces |
Costs
Our prices have remained the same for more than 3 years, but in response to inflation in Madagascar and Belize and in order to maintain our high standards on expeditions we have been forced to increase our prices as of 1st June 2013. The price increase will apply to all bookings taken after this date. We are keeping these increases as low as possible.
- Prices vary according to your current diving qualification (the more experienced you are, the cheaper your expedition. However, please don't let this put you off, as half of our volunteers have never dived before!)
- Prices listed are per person and are for shared accommodation of four volunteers per eco-cabin. If you would like your own eco-cabin, please add a supplement of 10% (for singles) and 5% each for couples/two people sharing (depending on availability). We can also accommodate families and groups.
- Discounts are given for trained medical personnel fulfilling the role of expedition medic. Please click here for details.
Pre-June 2013 prices
Expedition length (weeks) You are PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) diver You are a PADI Open water (or equivalent) diver You have no diving certification Volunteer (not diving) Under 18s (not diving) Exped. Medic 3 wks £1,500 £1,600 £1,700 £700 £600 4 wks £1,700 £1,800 £1,900 £900 £750 5 wks £1,900 £2,000 £2,100 £1,100 £900 6 wks £2,000 £2,100 £2,200 £1,300 £1,000 £1,350* 7 wks £2,250 £2,350 £2,450 £1,500 £1,100 8 wks £2,500 £2,600 £2,700 £1,700 £1,200 9 wks £2,750 £2,850 £2,950 £1,900 £1,300 10 wks £3,000 £3,100 £3,200 £2,100 £1,400 11 wks £3,250 £3,350 £3,450 £2,300 £1,500 12 wks £3,500 £3,600 £3,700 £2,500 £1,600 £2,250* 12+ wks £200 per additional week £200 per additional week £200 per additional week £150 per additional week £100 per additional week £2,900* (18 weeks) *Additional costs apply for dive courses (Open Water - £100, Advanced Open Water - £50)
Post-June 2013 prices
| Expedition length (weeks) | You are PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) diver | You are a PADI Open water (or equivalent) diver | You have no diving certification | Volunteer (not diving) | Under 18s (not diving) | Exped. Medic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 wks | £1,600 | £1,700 | £1,800 | £800 | £750 | |
| 4 wks | £1,795 | £1,895 | £1,995 | £1,000 | £800 | |
| 5 wks | £1,995 | £2,095 | £2,195 | £1,200 | £1,000 | |
| 6 wks | £2,125 | £2,225 | £2,325 | £1,400 | £1,200 | £1,450* |
| 7 wks | £2,400 | £2,500 | £2,600 | £1,600 | £1,400 | |
| 8 wks | £2,675 | £2,775 | £2,875 | £1,800 | £1,600 | |
| 9 wks | £2,950 | £3,050 | £3,150 | £2,000 | £1,800 | |
| 10 wks | £3,225 | £3,325 | £3,425 | £2,200 | £2,000 | |
| 11 wks | £3,500 | £3,600 | £3,700 | £2,400 | £2,200 | |
| 12 wks | £3,775 | £3,875 | £3,975 | £2,600 | £2,400 | £2,350* |
| 12+ wks | £225 per additional week | £225 per additional week | £225 per additional week | £150 per additional week | £150 per additional week | £3,000* (18 weeks) |
*Additional costs apply for dive courses (Open Water - £100, Advanced Open Water - £100)
Belize expedition dates
| Project start date | Project end date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Apr-13 | 14-May-13 | Current Expedition |
| 18-May-13 | 1st -Jun-13 | Fully booked |
| 11-Jun-13 | 22-Jul-13 | Fully Booked |
| 26-Jul-13 | 5-Sep-13 | Fully booked |
| 9-Sep-13 | 20-Oct-13 | spaces |
| 24-Oct-13 | 6-Nov-13 | 2-week trip - spaces |
| 10-Nov-13 | 21-Dec-13 | spaces |
| 7-Jan-14 | 10-Feb-14 | Bird and Manatee project - spaces |
| 16-Feb-14 | 29-Mar-14 | spaces |
Costs
Our prices have remained the same for more than 3 years, but in response to inflation in Madagascar and Belize and in order to maintain our high standards on expeditions we have been forced to increase our prices as of 1st June 2013. The price increase will apply to all bookings taken after this date. We are keeping these increases as low as possible.
- Prices vary according to your current diving qualification (the more experienced you are, the cheaper your expedition. However, please don't let this put you off, as half of our volunteers have never dived before!).
- Prices listed are per person.
Pre-June 2013 prices
| Expedition period | You are a PADI Advanced Open water (or equivalent) diver |
You are a PADI Open water (or equivalent) diver |
You have no diving certification |
Under 18s |
Expedition Medic |
| 2 weeks (24 Oct - 6 Nov 2013) | £1150 | £1250 | NA | ||
| 3 weeks | £1,600 | £1,700 | £1,800 | £700 | |
| 4 weeks | £1,800 | £1,900 | £2,000 | £850 | |
| 5 weeks | £2,000 | £2,100 | £2,200 | £1,000 | |
| 6 weeks | £2,100 | £2,200 | £2,300 | £1,100 | £1450* |
| 7 weeks | £2,350 | £2,450 | £2,550 | £1,200 | |
| 8 weeks | £2,600 | £2,700 | £2,800 | £1,300 | |
| 9 weeks | £2,850 | £2,950 | £3,050 | £1,400 | |
| 10 weeks | £3,100 | £3,200 | £3,300 | £1,500 | |
| 11 weeks | £3,350 | £3,450 | £3,550 | £1,600 | |
| 12 weeks | £3,600 | £3,700 | £3,800 | £1,700 | £2450* |
| 12+ weeks | £250 per additional week | £250 per additional week | £250 per additional week |
£100 per additional week |
£3150* (18 weeks) |
*additional costs apply for dive courses (Open Water - £100, Advanced Open Water - £50)
Post-June 2013 prices
| Expedition period | You are a PADI Advanced Open water (or equivalent) diver |
You are a PADI Open water (or equivalent) diver |
You have no diving certification | Under 18s (not diving) |
Expedition Medic |
| 2 weeks (24 Oct - 6 Nov 2013) | £1150 | £1250 | NA | ||
| 3 weeks | £1,700 | £1,800 | £1,900 | £950 | |
| 4 weeks | £1,895 | £1,995 | £2,000 | £1,100 | |
| 5 weeks | £2,095 | £2,195 | £2,295 | £1,200 | |
| 6 weeks | £2,225 | £2,325 | £2,425 | £1,400 | £1550* |
| 7 weeks | £2,525 | £2,625 | £2,725 | £1,600 | |
| 8 weeks | £2,825 | £2,925 | £3,025 | £1,800 | |
| 9 weeks | £3,125 | £3,225 | £3,325 | £2,000 | |
| 10 weeks | £3,425 | £3,525 | £3,625 | £2,200 | |
| 11 weeks | £3,725 | £3,825 | £3,925 | £2,400 | |
| 12 weeks | £4,025 | £4,125 | £4,225 | £2,600 | £2550* |
| 12+ weeks | £300 per additional week | £300 per additional week | £300 per additional week | £200 per additional week |
£3250* (18 weeks) |
*additional costs apply for dive courses (Open Water - £100, Advanced Open Water - £100)
