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The whale sharks and manta rays are free, untamed creatures. Donsol Eco Tour cannot guarantee their presence daily. From our experience, chances to see Whale Sharks from December to May is at 90% and the chance to see Manta Rays is at 70% all year round. Your travel consultant will be happy to give advice on the probability of seeing the Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, and other wildlife during your stay.
- Like all creatures of the wild, whale sharks and manta rays will not attack unless provoked. Generally speaking, the Whale Shark and Manta Ray are silent creatures which feed only on plankton. Hence, the chance of these creatures attacking is very low.
- To ensure peace of mind while on vacation, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Donsol Eco Tour will not be responsible for any injuries, accidents, or death.
- Donsol Eco Tour will not be responsible for expenses incurred due to airline, ferry, or bus delays or cancellation, lost luggage, health issues, or other unwanted and unforeseen scenarios.
- Claiming against the insurance company is the responsibility of the guest. Donsol Eco Tour will assist in providing all the necessary paperwork/documentation.
- Please be reminded of the NO FLYING AFTER DIVING rule. We recommend a MINIMUM of 18 HOURS surface interval after the final dive before flying.
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Why is it so important that as divers we are protected with DAN Membership & Dive Injury (Treatment) Insurance?
It’s all about being prepared for the unexpected, namely dive accidents and illnesses. It’s essential that divers have a reputable organisation to call that will be able to co-ordinate a rescue effort and get them to the most appropriate treatment for their injury or illness. And then there is the issue of cost. DAN protection ensures the diver will not be lumbered with the burden of a potentially hefty invoice in the event of an accident or illness.
An Example:
In 2007 DAN was involved in the evacuation of a paralysed diver from the Solomon Islands to Australia. The evacuation cost was around AUD$90,000 (as an aircraft had to be sourced from far away). In addition, the treatment costs were in excess of US$30,000, plus on-going expenses.
The essence of DAN Membership & Dive Injury (Treatment) Insurance is about being prepared. DAN offers members peace-of-mind, which comes from knowing they have the experts in diver accident management to call in the event of a diving accident or illness.
To learn more about DAN, or to become a member, visit www.danasiapacific.org