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23-31 July 2021, EXPEDITION
BASKING SHARKS
Meet the gigantic basking shark! You now have the chance ❖ Basking sharks
to join Scuba Travel ambassador and UW photographer ❖ Other wildlife (puffins, seals)
Tomas Jansson on a snorkelling expedition to the Hebrides ❖ Op8on of doing an evening dive
in Scotland. Our goal is to see the world’s second largest ❖ Beau8ful scenery
❖ Experienced guide and marine biologist
shark - the basking shark.
❖ Tomas Jansson as ambassador
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All shark and loca8on pictures in this PDF ©Shane Wasik
Expedi4on Basking Sharks
This flagship tour and the ul8mate mix of adventure, ac8vity and Hebridean wildlife. These trips are
organised at the peak shark 8me and suit photographers, wildlife enthusiasts or those who want to
maximise their 8me in the Hebrides. The tour is focused on basking sharks with a flexible
i8nerary around the experiences listed below.
The week long tours have a high success rate of great encounters. There is amazing wildlife,
landscapes and coastline as this is right on the edge of the north Atlan8c. This means the weather
can be variable and over a week you have the best opportunity to take advantage of the weather
windows!
Of the different op8ons available from the operator, the week long tour is one they recommend to
everyone, and have the longest running success and sa8sfac8on from this trip. Simply speaking
it's the best trip to do, no ques8on!
Our operator is the only company to offer specialist basking shark tours from Oban, Scotland. They
use a fast and comfortable vessel and the crew members are highly trained and experienced. They
use a tailored code of prac8ce to ensure that our encounters do not impact the sharks. In addi8on
to the sharks, we can snorkel and swim with the playful seals in the area too. The area is known as a
wildlife hotspot where we can see many species of cetaceans, seals, eagles, o[ers and red deer.
Experience the exhilara8on of swimming with Scotland’s largest shark, encounters with other
wildlife, the stunning Sco\sh scenery and explora8on of remote areas - this trip will leave you with
memories for life.
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About the tour
During the week tour we will be spending 8-9 hours at sea. This is a completely wild experience, not a
zoo or an aquarium so there are no guarantees of sigh8ngs. However, the area has been designated a
‘hotspot’ for sharks and given the distance we will cover, you have the best chance of seeing sharks.
We are very aware of human ac8vi8es affec8ng marine life. The staff have qualifica8ons in marine
biology and a passion for sharks and marine conserva8on. Our operator has developed it's own code of
conduct to ensure the ac8vi8es do not affect the sharks.
The skippers are highly experienced in the local waters and have run charter boats for many years. The
guides all have marine science and professional diving qualifica8ons along with a passion for the ocean.
The main focus of this trip is the basking sharks, but the area we will be in is known as one of the best
places for wildlife watching. There are chances of spo\ng the following: Common and bo[lenose
dolphins and porpoises, Minke whales and even orca (killer whales) are spo[ed on occasion, common
and grey seals, o[ers, golden and white-tailed sea eagles, seabirds such as puffins, fulmars, gannets,
skuas, guillemots and razorbills. Rare visitors include leatherback turtles and sunfish (Mola mola).
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Basking sharks
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the biggest fish in Scotland and the UK, and one of only three
plankton ea8ng (plank8vore) sharks worldwide. They are the second biggest shark in the en8re ocean-
only the tropical whale shark is bigger. These gentle giants grow over 10m (33j) long and weigh up to
several tonnes.
Scotland has some of the richest cold waters in the world and every spring, oceanic and weather cycles
create op8mal condi8ons for explosive blooms of plankton. With increased availability of upwelled
nutrients, higher sunlight and warmer temperatures, the plant based phytoplankton generates
large blooms.The animal based zooplankton feeds on the phytoplankton and 8mes their cycle to take
advantage of this food source. Then in turn we have basking sharks migra8ng to our water to feed on
the rich zooplankton.
The main migra8on in spring coincides with the first plankton bloom of the year with the peak of
numbers showing in mid summer, then the southerly migra8on occurs around September and October.
On their winter migra8on journey the tags that have remained a[ached have show their journey across
the Atlan8c towards Newfoundland and offshore towards the Bay of Biscay and Azores.
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About Tomas Jansson
Joining you on this adventure is Scuba Travel ambassador Tomas Jansson. He will give you 8ps
and tricks to make your photos as personal as possible. You can also ask him about GoPro
filming and freediving, two of his favourite things to do.
As early as 9 years old, Tomas started free diving with Nisses Freedivers club. And it was at this
point his interest for diving and marine life took off. As a 15-year-old, Tomas became a free diver
instructor for children between 9-15 years (on a voluntary basis) and 19 years later you can s8ll
find Tomas at Nisse’s on Friday evenings. Years went by and eventually Tomas switched over to
scuba diving. He took a number of courses, with the ul8mate goal of becoming a PADI Dive
Master. His interest in underwater photography has only grown stronger over the years, and
ajer a shark expedi8on to the southern Red Sea Tomas understood that underwater
photography was his future.
Thomas has now been traveling around the world for
years and is s8ll discovering exci8ng new des8na8ons to
explore. There is always something new that a[racts
Tomas. His main interest today is sharks, large and small.
He is very grateful for the opportunity given to
photograph endangered species. He will gladly tell you
about his trips and underwater photography. If you are
curious and want to know more about Tomas and his
ac8vi8es as well as see his crea8ons, then visit
www.scubasite.nu.
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All photos on this page from a previous basking shark expedition to Cornwall, UK © Tomas Jansson | scubasite.nu
Underwater photo with Tomas Jansson
During the trip you will hopefully have the opportunity to take spectacular photographs of the
basking sharks and other wildlife. Tomas will give some short, informa8ve and inspiring
presenta8ons during the trip about:
• Safety measures when mee8ng large animals
• Video and photo edi8ng
• UW photo and video 8ps
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ABOUT THE TRIP
Date 23 - 31 July 2021
Des4na4on Coll - Scotland
Included in the price
➔ Flight Scandinavia - Edinburgh r/t
➔ Transfer Edinburgh - Oban r/t
➔ 1 night in a shared room in Oban
➔ Ferry 8cket Oban - Coll r/t
➔ 7 nights in a shared room with breakfast at Tigh na Mara B&B
➔ 5 day trips with boat focusing on snorkelling with basking sharks
➔ Op8on of doing 1 evening dive per day
➔ Flexible i8nerary to maximise our chances of seeing basking sharks, puffins and
seals
➔ Workshop with Tomas Jansson
Not included in the price
➔ Extra hotel nights that may be necessary
➔ Rental equipment not stated above
➔ Ac8vi8es, meals and drinks not stated above
➔ Tip to the guides and staff, recommended but not a mandatory
➔ Cancella8on, dive and travel insurance
Price per person: 33 595 SEK
Single supplement: 2 500 SEK
Contact
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ABOUT THE TRIP
Payment & Contact
How can I pay for my trip?
You can pay by bank transfer or our online payment system. We only accept VISA and
MasterCard. Contact us if you would like to pay in another currency. Do not make the currency
exchange without our permission. Please note that all extra payment fees must be paid by the
customer.
How much do I pay and when?
When you have accepted the offer from Scuba Travel Scandinavia, you will receive a booking
confirma8on within one to two workdays. To confirm your spot, a deposit of 3 000 SEK is
required within 7 days from the booking date. This is a trip with a scheduled flight, you will need
to pay the total flight cost for us to be able to confirm your flight. Before this has been done
flight cost and availability can change. Flights will be available ca ten months before your trip
departure. The final trip payment should be in Scuba Travel Scandinavia's account a minimum of
35 days prior to your departure date.
Contact
Scuba Travel Scandinavia
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Please note:
We reserve the right for price changes due to currency fluctua8ons or flight price increases.
When you book your trip you accept Scuba Travel Scandinavia's terms and condi8ons. The given
informa8on that Scuba Travel Scandinavia has in its wri[en informa8on (i.e. the trip content,
amount of dives, diving at a special loca8on) is provided under the pretense of op8mal
condi8ons, and unforeseen circumstances may affect this. The dive leader or boat captain that
is in charge of the trip always has the right to change the contents of the trip due to such
unforeseen circumstances such as e.g. weather/wind, poli8cal/governmental decisions, or other
acts that lie outside of their control that can affect the safety of the customers or ship. In this
situa8on, the customer has no right to compensa8on or refund.
HIGHEST CREDITWORTHINESS
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ABOUT THE TRIP
Extras
➔ Equipment rental
Complete dive equipment rental is available. All dive rental equipment plus nitrox must be pre-booked
through Scuba Travel. All equipment will be paid locally to the operator. Please also make sure you
bring or rent a dive computer and SMB if you will be diving. Please contact us for the most updated
price.
➔ Cancella4on Insurance
Please make sure you have cancella8on insurance. If you do not we can help you to book with ERV
insurance. It is available for a cost of 6% of the total trip cost. Must be booked and paid for together
will your trip deposit.
Important
➔ Your passport must be whole and valid for more than six months ajer your arrival back home.
Please note that you need to apply for an ESTA if you are flying through, or to the US, and do not hold
an American or Canadian passport. The applica8on must be done online via: h[ps://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
esta/ and a fee is incurred which is not included in the price of this trip. The applica8on must be done
a minimum of 72 hours before arrival to the US. Please also read this new rules for ESTA for those of
you who has visited Syria, Irak, Iran or Sudan: h[p://sweden.usembassy.gov/vwpchanges.html
➔ All divers must have a dive cer8ficate, dive log book and proof of dive insurance.
➔ For this trip we recommend no dive cer8fica8on is needed to par8cipate. Should you wish to add an
evening dive, you must be minimum a cer8fied Open Water diver or equivalent. If you have not been
diving within one year of your departure we strongly recommend that you complete a scuba review
course. You should be a confident swimmer or snorkeller and have the ability to swim at least 100m in
open water and good general fitness to board the boat via a ladder.
➔ Please make sure that you have a valid insurance which includes scuba diving. If you do not have
insurance or need a complement, we strongly recommend you to purchase a diving insurance such as
DAN or similar, diversalertnetwork.org.
➔ Due to the ever-increasing restric8ons placed on checked- in baggage on flights, overweight/ extra
baggage must be reported to and accepted by, the flight company. We will happily assist you to book
you extra weight that is required. Please note that prices and baggage allowance varies between flight
companies. Contact Scuba Treavel in good 8me before your departure.
➔ Scuba Travel is one of 3% of the Swedish companies that meet the strict requirements of AAA-credit
ra8ng at Bisnode.com. Which means that we have the highest credit ra8ng and a great security for you
as a traveler to book your holiday with us.
We reserve the right for price changes due to currency fluctua8ons or flight price increases. When you book
your trip you accept Scuba Travel Scandinavia's terms and condi8ons. The given informa8on that Scuba Travel
Scandinavia has in its wri[en informa8on (i.e. the trip content, amount of dives, diving at a special loca8on) is
provided under the pretense of op8mal condi8ons, and unforeseen circumstances may affect this. The dive
leader or boat captain that is in charge of the trip always has the right to change the contents of the trip due to
such unforeseen circumstances such as e.g. weather/wind, poli8cal/governmental decisions, or other acts that
lie outside of their control that can affect the safety of the customers or ship. In this situa8on, the customer has
no right to compensa8on or refund.
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