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Low Low Season Specials

Attention Sea Rovers Brethren ----- Low Low Season Specials ----- For the period 1st February 2012 til 31st March 2012 2 pax sharing, 6+1 Dive pack + 4 n Deluxe Garden View 1 Day Pemuteran Reefs 2 Days Menjangan Island (Includes Lunch, Soft drinks and entry fees to TNBB)* 1 x Night or Shore extra 3 days Equipment Rental Price €635 (published €838) 2 pax sharing, 10+1 Dive pack + 6 n Deluxe Garden View 2 Days Pemuteran Reefs 2 Days Menjangan Island (Includes Lunch, Soft drinks and entry fees to TNBB)* 1 Day Secret Bay (Includes Lunch, Soft drinks and entry fees to TNBB) 1 x Night or Shore extra 5 days Equipment Rental Price €1020 (published €1306) *As of 1st February 2012 due to changes at the National Park (Menjangan Island), additional activity fees will be required. These additional fees will be payable on-site these fees are as follows. Divers 75,000Rps, Snorkellers 60,000Rps, Plus entry fees 20,000Rps per Person includes Tax, Service & Breakfast (halfboard available on request)

Rough Seas in Pemuteran

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Day 2 of Sea Rovers boats bobbing at anchor. Rough seas and overcast skies. Reminds me of England :-) And there was a fishing boat

Update for Menjangan Island fans

Taman National Bali Barat or TNBB will finally be implementing new "Activity fees" as of the 1st of February 2012. These fees represent a 350% increase on the original entry fee. (which stays in place). Original Entry Fee: Tourist Price - 20,000Rps, Local Price - 2,500Rps (unchanged) New additional costs (previously no charge) Divers: Tourist Price - 75,000Rps, Local Price - 50,000Rps Snorkelers: Tourist Price - 60,000Rps, Local Price - 40,000Rps Other amusing additions Using a Video Camera: Tourist Price - 150,000Rps, Local Price - 15,000Rps Taking Photo's: Tourist Price - 50,000Rps, Local Price - 5,000Rps These are amongst the 36 new tickets for various activities professional and tourist, introduced to TNBB. (36 new ticket books printed on paper, just an environmental observation As a business its going to be interesting, where before we had 2 ticket books, we now have to carry 10. We also now have new and additional  boat entrance/parking fees on top of our original c

Hoist the Colours

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Jos Vreugde getting into the Sea Rovers spirit Jos sporting his Pirate patch dive accessory. And an e-courier arrived bring news from Sipidan: Gaaaar cap'n Fine pickings down 'ere in Sipidan, there be....gar.. We's a taken a might fancy oil-riggy thingy fer yous fleet of free rovers....the flag be hoisted and the rebellious curs now with Davy Jones...hur-hur-hur... We's a thinking about naming her 'The Oily Octopus'....gaar....what sez ye, cap'n ? First mate Leigh Bos'n mate Louise & Midship'n Nick Nicely done Lads and Lass, give em bubbles and consequences be damned! HaHarrr! Captured Rig off Sipidan shows its new colours

Marlin Divers Pirate Adventure

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Video from the Marlin Divers of their stay and dives in Pemuteran with the Sea Rovers Brethren. Thanks for sharing guys.

Post Hangover Day Greetings to all

Happy post 'Hangover Day' Me Hearties! Unfortunately we had power outage yesterday and no internet, guess they were celebrating 'Hangover Day' too :-) For the rest well here is something a friend sent which I think works for me. Where did the year go? Suddenly it is December ....again - and we realize that with giant strides we started in January and within a blink of an eye, 2011 is on its back! A big "Thank You" to each and everyone of you, for the impact you had on my life this year. Especially for all the e-mails I received.......without you, I'm sure that 2011 would have been extremely boring. May 2012 mark the beginning of a Tidal Wave of Love, Happiness and Bright Futures. And to those who need someone special, may you find that true love. To those who need money, may your finances overflow. To those who need caring, may you find a good heart. To those who need friends, I am still here for you. Thanks for being my friend! Best wi