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DIVE FEST 2008

July 11- 20

Please check frequently as subject to change.

Visit our Blog from Dive Fest 2007 Download the Schedule and Print it (PDF)

Time Event Prices in EC$ Prices in US$
Friday, July 11th
6 10 pm
10 - 2 am

Cable and Wireless and the The Fort Young Hotel Present.....
“Dive Fest Happy Hour” (Door Prizes & Giveaways)
Swinging Stars Dance
Ticket includes 1 Complimentary Drink and Happy Hour prices all night.

Fort Young HotelYour $35 gets into Happy Hour for the usual Happy Hour Band, Swinging Stars Cable and Wireless AND Happy Hour prices all night! Plus there are many opportunities to win great prizes from Cable and Wireless!

$35
$13
Saturday, July 12th
9 am to
2 pm

Discover Scuba at Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (Minimum Age 8).

Dive TrainingEver wanted to try scuba diving but were worried about taking that first step? Our instructors will give you a short lecture, and then put you into the pool with scuba gear. It's free, shallow, safe and fun for the whole family!

Free  
9 am to
2 pm

Beginner's Dive on the Reef at Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (Minimum Age 12).

Dive TrainingIf you felt comfortable in the pool and want to try it out with the fish and on a reef do the beginners dive.
Very small groups with an experienced instructor. This normally costs EC$200 so it's a great price too!

$40 $15
9 am to
2 pm

Discover Scuba at Purple Turtle Beach, Portsmouth (Minimum Age 12).

Dive TrainingEver wanted to try scuba diving but were worried about taking that first step? Our instructors will give you a short lecture, and then put you into the pool with scuba gear. It's free, shallow, safe and fun for the whole family!

Free  

9 am to

2 pm

Beginner's Dive on the reef at Purple turtle Beach , Portsmouth (Minimum Age 12).

Dive TrainingIf you felt comfortable in the pool and want to try it out with the fish and on a reef do the beginners dive. Very small groups with an experienced instructor. This normally costs EC$200 so it's a great price too!

$40 $15
9 pm

"Dive Mask-A-Raid" at the Sea lounge in Loubiere. Wear something "Divey" (mask or snorkel for example) and get 2 free drinks.

 

$25

$10

NOTE: All Participants must sign waivers. Minors (under age 18) must have parental signature.

Sunday, July 13th

2 pm


Swiss Army/Victorinox & Jewellers International Underwater Treasure Hunt

Certified Divers: Come To East Carib Dive and search for hidden treasures! Win great prizes, Dive Watches from Swiss Army and other prizes.
Victorinox Swiss Army

$50
$20
Monday, July 14th
1.30 pm

Sealife Camera "One Day Shoot" at Cabrits Dive Center in Portsmouth

Sealife Try out the newest camera from Sealife and enter your best photo for the day into the best of the week prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition on Friday.

$20
$8

Tuesday, July 15th

8.30 am

Sealife Camera "One Day Shoot" at Sunset Bay Club in Coulibistrie

Sealife Try out the newest camera from Sealife and enter your best photo for the day into the best of the week prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition on Friday.

$20
$8
Wednesday, July 16th
8.30 am

Sealife Camera "One Day Shoot" at Nature Island Dive in Soufriere

Sealife Try out the newest camera from Sealife and enter your best photo for the day into the best of the week prize awarded at the Photo Exhibition on Friday.

$20 $8
       
Thursday, July 17th
8.15 am

Sealife Camera “One Day Shoot” at Dive Dominica in Castle Comfort

SealifeTry out the newest camera from Sealife and enter your best photo for the day into the best of the week prize awarded at the Photo Awards dinner on Friday.

$20 $8
Friday, July 18th
6 pm

Photo Exhibition and Happy Hour at the Sea Lounge in Loubiere

See an exhibition of the best of the week's photos. Photo prizes awarded.

 

 

Saturday, July 19th
9 am to Noon

Discounted Whale Watch at Anchorage Hotel in Castle Comfort

A chance for the family to come out and see some whales for a special price. Call the Anchorage Hotel for tickets.

Adults $40
Kids $20

$15
$8

12 pm

Irie Safari Kids Treasure Hunt at Champagne (Min Age 8)

Bring the kids down to Champagne and they can snorkel in shallow water to win great prizes. Bring the whole family for a great day at Irie Safari. Dominica's divemasters will be in the water ensuring the safety of the kids.

$10 $4
2 pm

Sealife Camera Divemaster Photo Fish Competition at Irie Safari at Champagne

SealifeHere is a chance for the hardworking Divemasters and Instructors in Dominica to win a Sealife Camera!

Each contestant will get a Sealife camera, then be given a list of fish. They will be given one hour to dive and get photos of all the fish on the list. You will need to know your fish, or spend precious time looking them up before you get in the water. Any diver with more then one hour bottom time, or less than 500 PSI in their tank or who shows the wrong fish will have points deducted! All Divemasters will meet at Dive Dominica and get on one boat!

A truly unique competition sponsored by Sealife Camera.

$20 $8
7 pm

Wine and Cheese Party at the Evergreen Hotel.

Come to the Evergreen Hotel for a wine tasting party with quality French Cheeses from Pirates Ltd.

A wine expert will be on hand to inform and advise. Great new sea side setting for our annual Wine and Cheese Party.

$60 per person

$100 per couple

$24 per person

$40 per couple

8 pm to 2 am Beach Bash and Fish Fest in Soufriere with DJ Free  

Sunday, July 20th

11 am

Red Bull Adventure Games with Al Dive's "Green Mountain Watersports" in Soufriere

Fun for the whole family!! Great games, watersports and competitions for everyone. Win prizes from Red Bull. Come down to Soufriere early to enjoy food from 11 am and all day!

   
1 pm

Kubuli Carib Canoe Race in Soufriere

Kubuli Six custom-built Carib canoes painted by Dive Fest sponsors and DWA members are available for all racers. Don't miss the action with all of Dominica's top businesses competing for the Kubuli Carib Canoe Race Trophy.

Who will unseat Cable and Wireless from last year's championship?

Any business can put together 4 full time EMPLOYEES to make a team. 2 people race out to a platform where your other 2 teammates await, change seats (without flipping over) and row back to the beach. It's that simple!

Come down even if you don't want to row, it's the most fun sporting event of the year and all in good fun.

Great prizes from Kubuli, lots of beer to win! Also prizes from Cable and Wireless.

Teams of 4:
Private: $25/team
Corporate: $100/team

 

Private team
$6

Corp Team
$40

6 pm Trophy Presentation & Prize Giving Ceremony in Soufriere.    
6 pm to 12 pm

SOUFRIERE KUBULI BEACH PARTY!
6 PM to Midnight

KubuliDive Fest comes to an end with lots of cold Kubuli, good food and music til midnight.

 

The DWA sends a BIG thank you to our many generous sponsors!
Cable & Wireless, Swiss Army/Victorinox, Jewellers International, Dive Training Magazine, Oceanic, Sea Life Cameras, Pirates Ltd., Red Bull, Belfast Estates, Bounty Rum, 4-D, Cartwheel Cafe, Cornerhouse Cafe, Delphis Ltd., Dominica Brewery & Beverages Ltd., Garraway Enterprises, LAMA, National Petroleum, Springfield Trading (1959) Ltd.


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