Travel - HMHS Britannic Expedition - September 16-29, 2024 (Also 2025-2027 Dates)

HMHS Britannic Expedition with Paragon Dive Group

September 16-29, 2024 (potential diving days only does not include travel days)
May 14-25, 2025
September 2026 - Exact Dates TBD
May 2027 - Exact Dates TBD

Cost:

8000 EURO - 2024 EXPEDITION
8000-8500 EURO - 2025 EXPEDITION
8000-9000 EURO - 2026 EXPEDITION
8000-9000 EURO - 2027 EXPEDITION

Payment Schedule:

To Reserve Spot - $1000
First Payment - $3000 by 1/1/2024
Final Payment - Balance Due - 5/1/2024

***First two payments will be made in USD. The final payment will be billed on 4/15/2024 or customer request and will be based on the current exchange rate from EURO to USD***

***Trips in 2025-2027 $1000 holds your spot. Payment schdule will be provided as trip gets closer but will be similar to the 2024 schedule in respect to when payments are due.***

Join Paragon Dive Group’s Ben Lair and Keadiver's in cooperation with George Vandoros on an incredible expedition to dive the HMHS Britannic off of Kea, Greece supported by Keadivers and their experienced expedition team! The HMHS Britannic was sunk by a mine laid by a German U-Boat on November 21st, 1916. Despite being underwater for 100+ years the ship is still incredibly intact.

InDepth MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON DIVING THE BRITANNIC WITH PARAGON

PHOTOS FROM OUR 2023 EXPEDITION HERE

PROMENADE DECK VIDEO FROM OUR 2023 EXPEDITION HERE

SHORT VIDEO OF DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE WRECK

InDepth MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON GAS PLANNING BRITANNIC WITH CM CCR

TRIP REPORT OVERVIEW FROM 2023 EXPEDITION HERE

DIVE REPORT ON 2023 BRITANNIC DIVES

The Britannic lies on her starboard side in approximately 400' of water with the shallowest section extending up to about 275'. Extreme currents are common and unpredictable. The water temperatures are around 60F and the decompression temperatures will hover in the low 70Fs above 200'.

We will be based on the island of Kea, Greece which is an incredibly picturesque island in the Aegean Sea. The island of Kea has rich history with ruins from settlements as far back as 3000BC. On non-diving days we will have the ability to relax or just explore the island. The food is incredible and the local populace is extremely welcoming. You will feel right at home!

Dive Day 1 - S/S Patris - This is a picturesque wreck that sits at a max depth of 178'. The S/S Patris was a paddle wheel steamer that still has one complete paddle wheel intact. She was sunk in 1868 when she ran aground on a reef and sits in two pieces. This will be our first local workup dive to get experience and comfort with the diving operations we will be using on the upcoming Britannic dives.

Dive Day 2 & 3 - S/S Burdigala. This wreck was only discovered in 2008. She is a fully intact passenger ocean liner that measures 604' in length and sits upright in 250' feet of water with the shallowest section in about 194' of water. She was sunk in 1916 just before the Britannic, most likely by a mine laid by the same German U-Boat that sunk the Britannic. This wreck alone is one of the most incredible wrecks we have ever been on! 

Dive Day 4-12 - HMHS Britannic. We have 9 possible dive days slotted to dive this magnificent wreck. Some consider this wreck the pinnacle of open ocean wreck diving due to the size, depth, condition, and historical significance. We are not going to discuss the wreck much here as there are a ton of resources available so you can learn about this amazing site. We can confirm it is a once in a lifetime dive and our team is excited to show it to you! Grab one of the many books written about the wreck prior to the trip.

Included:

• 15 nights accommodation in a 5-star luxury villa or hotel on Kea Island in a private room unless you would like double occupancy (please let us know at time of booking - discount will apply for this).
• For 2024 we are staying at the Ydor Hotel and SPA just steps from the Dive Center. 
• Breakfast at the Ydor Hotel and SPA (2024 Trip Only)
• 12 possible diving days. 3 workup dives and 9 dive days for the Britannic
  
• 1 guide for 3 divers. 6 divers maximum on expedition.
  
• All diving logistics; multiple boats, decompression station, safety divers, support staff, etc. The team at Kea Divers has 11 years of experience running these incredible trips.
  

Not Included:

• Flights and Transportation to and from Kea Island.
• Meals and Beverages not specified above (2024 trip includes breakfast)
  
• Nitrox Fills, Helium Fills, Absorbent, Tank Rentals (Available For Nominal Costs and paid directly to the operator at the end of the trip based on what was used).
• DPV rental if wanted
• Flights
• All lodging that is not listed on Kea Island. This will be a minimum of 2 nights near Athens (one coming and one going).
  
• Anything not mentioned in “Included” above

Note:

• All diving operations are subject to the weather. It is very common on an expedition to lose around 50% of the dive days due to wind and conditions. Diving is at the sole discretion of Keadivers. For every "down" day we have you will receive a refund of 150 EURO at the end of the trip.
• Divers must have at a minimum a hypoxic mixed gas certification, recent 330' diving experience, a physician's medical form, dive accident insurance, and experience doing similar deep dive profiles in the open ocean. All divers will be screened by Paragon Dive Group and Keadivers. In some cases we may ask that you join us on another trip to verify diving experience and suitability for this expedition. If after arrival onsite it is determined you are not ready for this level of diving you will not be able to dive and no refunds will be offered. 
• Please reach out to our team prior to booking so we can discuss your diving background and experience.
• Plan on arriving into Athens by September 14th to catch the morning Ferry to Kea Island on September 15th and to check into the lodging and prepare gear.
• Plan to depart Kea to Athens on the ferry on September 30th. Flights can be booked leaving Athens on October 1st.

If there are any questions or concerns please reach out to me directly with the information below and I am happy to help and clarify.

Ben Lair:  Ben@paragondive.com or 520-260-9940