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Sri Lanka - HMS Hermes 2011

Departing: 2 July 2011
Tour Leader:  Rubens Monaco

8 Nights / 10 Dives 

An awesome aircraft carrier
HMS Hermes I: HMS Hermes I was a British WWII Fleet Aircraft Carrier that was sunk by Japanese
Zero fighter-bombers in April 1942 near the port of Batticaloa. She fought valiantly with every gun as
enemy planes came within range but was ultimately helpless against a determined enemy. Her
Australian escort, HMAS Vampire also went down, but has never been found. One of 3 sunken aircraft
carriers worldwide, she is unique as she was the only one to go down in battle.

HMS Hermes is recommended for divers with minimum technical training to 50 mtr.
The wreck is a "military maritime grave" and as such no attempt should be made to gain access to
the inside of the wreck or touch or disturb or in any way interfere with the wreck.  There must be no
attempt to remove artefacts of any kind form the wreck. Whilst there is no objection to still photography
or filming of the wreck, the dive team should only photograph or film the exterior of the wreck.
Every effort must be made to avoid photographing or filming any human remains.
Any photographs or film inadvertently taken of human remains should under no circumstances
be published or broadcast.

On a trip to an from Colombo, we will also visit some of the most famous touist sites in Sri Lanka including
Sigirya, Dambulla, Kandy and the Elephant Orphanage - Pinnawela.

Tour Cost: $3594.00 Diver       

Package Includes:
  • Return flights Melbourne/Colombo/Melbourne via Singapore (Singapore Airlines)
  • 8 Nights Accommodation (Twin Share) including Breakfast
  • 10 Boat Dives
  • Twin tank with manifold, Airfills, Stage tank with 50% EAN & Weight Hire
  • Refreshments during trip
  • Australian Departure taxes (Valued at $540.00 subject to change)
  • Airport Transfers

Cost does not include:
  • Must bring your own equipment
  • Excess Luggage Charges
  • Video and Photography permits
  • No Meals unless specified
  • Travel insurance and personal monies


For further information, please call:
(03) 5984-1799 or email info@idcscuba.com.au
Note: Prices are subject to change due to 2011 prices and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.