A unique expedition into this solitary region of Canada
Cape Breton 45,50° North 61,05° West
The "LABRADOR EXPERIENCE" 2010
Labrador, one of the last unexplorerd destinations in the world.
MARLIN DIVING Enterprises and OCEAN QUEST is offering a unique travel experience: The Labrador Experience 2010
In this region there is no existing infrstructure, so we have to bring all equipment with us. We are using 2 23" RIBs, both DOT approved and licensed.
Time shedule: September 25 - October 10 / 2010
September 25
Arrival in Halifax, transfer to VIPI Lodge, 2 overnights. Diving in Chedabucto Bay, Canoeing, Hiking, Relaxing...
September 27
Ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques (over night)
September 27 (arrival in Port aux Basques early morning)
Driving to Bonne Bay, Cros Morne.
September 27 - September 29
Diving at the wall in Bonne Bay, hiking, Kayaking. Cros Morne is one of the most spectacular parks in Canada. Here the visitors will see fjords, beautiful coast lines, small fishing comunities and the UNESCO world heritage: the Table Lands!
September 29
Drive from Cros Morne to St. Barbe,- ferry to Blanc Sablon, drive to Red Bay.
September 29 - September 30
Diving and hiking arround Red Bay. The oldest (known) wreck of the North American continent was found in the Bay of Red Bay a former Basque settlement. This is also a very good dive site for Macro fotografie. Depending on the weather we will do dives around the island off Red Bay as well directly in the harbour.
September 30 - October 3
Drive to Mary's Harbr./ Henley Harbour. Our base will be on one of the islands for 3 days (depending on the weather)
Most of the dive sites are unknown, each dive is unique and will be a real challenge. During our 2008 expedition we found an old plane (Catalina) sunken 1947 during WW2! This region is know for great whale populations as ell as a groupe of Orcas! With some luck we will see the northern light.
October 3
Ferry to Newfoundland/ St. Barbe, drive to Roddickton
October 3 - October 6
Diving in and arround Canada Bay (walls ), Salmon Pool- a very unique dive with salmon, waiting to follow the river trough a cave system!
October 7
Drive back to Port aux Basques, ferry to North Sydney (over night)
October 8 - October 10
Relaxing in the VIPI Lodge, Cape Breton
October 10
Drive to Halifax.
It is possible to stay some more nights at the VIPI Lodge to relax and to enjoy the beauty of Cape Breton. Please contact us for advise.
Costs: (+13% Tax)CD $ 4300,00 (aprox. € 2750,00) without flight
- based on double occupance (double room)
- food and drinks are not included
- all dives, drives,ferry fees (no cabin) boat rides and over nights are included.
Changes due to ferry shedule and weather are possible
More pictures and impressions in our gallery.