2010 New Zealand Wreck Expedition to the Mikhail Lermontov
Diving- Called the “Andrea Doria” of the South Pacific but in recreational depths of 30-120’. At 578 feet long the fully intact Russian cruise liner “Mikhail Lermontov” is one of the largest and most accessible liner wrecks of modern era, sunk Feb 1986 and now lying on her starboard side in the calm protected water of Port Gore. You can expect 3-4 dives a day depending on recreational or deco dive times. http://www.nzmaritime.co.nz/lermontov.htm
Dates- Oct 27- Nov 6, 2010, Cost $3500

Travel
Depart Los Angeles Oct 27 and arrive 9am Oct 29 Wellington New Zealand airport transfer to West Plaza Hotel for one night stay, which is 15 minutes from airport, have the day and evening to explore Capital of NZ. Oct 30 check out hotel and transfer to Bluebridge Ferry for 1pm departure to Picton, 3 hour cruise. Arrive Picton and transfer to Affinity liveaboard 5 pm boarding. Disembark Affinity Nov 5 at 5pm transfer to Bluebridge Ferry for 7pm departure arrive Wellington transfer to West Plaza Hotel for one night stay. Nov 6 check out and transfer to airport for return flight.
Includes- All transfers to and from airport, hotel and ferry. 2 night’s at West Plaza Hotel, round trip ferry ticket, experienced wreck guide, tanks, air/Nitrox, weights and belts, all meals and beverages (coffee, tea, milk and juice), beer and wine with dinner aboard Affinity and 6 days diving.
Equipment- the water temp is 50-55F so a dry suit is recommended, Single steel or aluminum tanks are provided but if you plan on using doubles you need to bring your own “travel bands”, and dive kitt ie, mask, fins, regulators, wreck reels, lights, SMB,etc. This is a CCR/ re-breather friendly trip and sorb/sofnalime can be arranged.
Contact Info- Barbara Buchanan with Scuba Planners, is handling the charter for us and our will our go to person so contact her to book your spot or with any questions email bbuchanan@scubaplanners.com 336-505-1127 or 866-436-6158.
Website: www.scubaplanners.com