{"product_id":"travel-may-14-25-2028-hmhs-britannic-expedition","title":"Travel - May 14-25, 2028 - HMHS Britannic Expedition","description":"\u003cp class=\"tdfocus-1793098040489\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHMHS Britannic Expedition with Paragon Dive Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMay 14-25, 2028 (Actual diving dates. Travel dates are not included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCost:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11,000 EURO \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tdfocus-1793098763627\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment Schedule:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Reserve Spot - $2000 USD\u003cbr\u003eSecond Payment - $5000 USD by 8\/1\/2027\u003cbr\u003eFinal Payment - Balance Due - 1\/31\/2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***First two payments will be made in USD. The final payment will be billed on 1\/1\/2026 or customer request and will be based on the current exchange rate from EURO to USD***\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vXQ9hIFPyic?si=on-T0VvzCYzR5XOa\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/indepthmag.com\/blog\/diving-the-britannic-diy-sans-golden-ticket\/\" title=\"INDEPTH ARTICLE ON DIVING THE BRITANNIC WITH PARAGON DIVE GROUP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInDepth MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON DIVING THE BRITANNIC WITH PARAGON\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"PARAGON DIVE 2023 BRITANNIC EXPEDITION IMAGES\" href=\"https:\/\/bjlimagery.pixieset.com\/greece-keaisland-hmhsbritannic\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePHOTOS FROM OUR 2023 EXPEDITION HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Britannic Promenade Deck - Paragon Dive Group Expedition 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ACJS_92MHX0\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePROMENADE DECK VIDEO FROM OUR 2023 EXPEDITION HERE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?si=nDyi47-jVeinES0k\u0026amp;v=gMqW4YVbk6w\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"HMHS BRITANNIC WITH PARAGON DIVE GROUP - VIDEO SHORTS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSHORT VIDEO OF DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE WRECK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/indepthmag.com\/blog\/gas-planning-with-a-chest-mount-rebreather\/\" title=\"INDEPTH ARTICLE ON GAS PLANNING BRITANNIC DIVE WITH CM CCR.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInDepth MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON GAS PLANNING BRITANNIC WITH CM CCR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Britannic Trip Report 2023 - Wrecked In My rEvo\" href=\"https:\/\/wreckedinmyrevo.com\/2023\/10\/23\/trip-report-kea-island-hmhs-britannic-oct-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTRIP REPORT OVERVIEW FROM 2023 EXPEDITION HERE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wreckedinmyrevo.com\/2023\/10\/27\/hmhs-britannic-kea-island-greece-385-fsw\/\" title=\"Britannic Dive Report\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIVE REPORT ON 2023 BRITANNIC DIVES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 to mid 70s(F) above 200'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive Day 2 \u0026amp; 3 (and more as needed or requested) - 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel or luxury villa on Kea Island in a private room. You are welcome to bring a guest for the trip. This is a great trip for spouses, girlfriends, etc. There is no additional charge for this. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"tdfocus-1793098220437\"\u003eFor May 2028 we are staying at the \u003ca title=\"Ydor Hotel and Spa - Base For Paragon Dive Britannic Expedition\" href=\"https:\/\/ydorhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYdor Hotel and SPA\u003c\/a\u003e just steps from the Dive Center. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tdfocus-1793098230239\"\u003eBreakfast at the Ydor Hotel and SPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 possible diving days. 3 workup dives and 9 dive days for the Britannic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum 3 Britannic days in a row with mandatory day off after 3 diving days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tdfocus-1793098246810\"\u003e1 guide for 3 divers. 6 divers maximum on the expedition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tdfocus-1793098874635\"\u003eAll 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tdfocus-1793098875812\"\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlights and Transportation to and from Kea Island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tdfocus-1793098260223\"\u003eMeals and Beverages not specified above (2028 trip includes breakfast)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrox 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPV rental (required) if you don't bring your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll lodging that is not listed on Kea Island. This will be a minimum of 2 nights near Athens (one coming and one going).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything not mentioned in “Included” above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tdfocus-1793098291833\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll diving operations are subject to the weather. It is very common on an expedition to lose around 30-50% of the dive days due to wind and conditions. Diving is at the sole discretion of Keadivers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers must have at a minimum a hypoxic mixed gas certification, recent 330' diving experience, a signed 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease reach out to our team prior to booking so we can discuss your diving background and experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tdfocus-1793098315549\"\u003ePlan on arriving into Athens by Friday May 12th to catch the morning Ferry to Kea Island on Saturday May 13th and to check into the lodging, prepare gear, and start dive planning and dive briefing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tdfocus-1793098343814\"\u003ePlan to depart Kea to Athens on the ferry on May 26th. Flights can be booked leaving Athens on May 26th in the evening or anytime on May 27th.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE DO NOT USE SHOP PAY FOR ANY TRIP PAYMENTS.  SHOP PAY CHARGES THE INCURRED INTEREST TO US AND WITH TRIPS BEING LOW MARGIN ITEMS, THE INTEREST PAYMENTS CREATE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO USE SHOP PAY, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT THE ORDER. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are any questions or concerns please reach out to me directly with the information below and I am happy to help and clarify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Lair:  Ben@paragondive.com or 520-260-9940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paragon Dive Adventures","offers":[{"title":"May 14-25 2028","offer_id":67821230031075,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0346\/5969\/6685\/files\/Screenshot2023-10-11at12.11.01PM_900x_99e6ccd0-5224-4ea4-99d1-27e212b124e5.jpg?v=1762469330","url":"https:\/\/www.paragondivestore.com\/products\/travel-may-14-25-2028-hmhs-britannic-expedition","provider":"Paragon Dive Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}