Fiji Diving, Fishing and Accommodation

Fiji Diving, Fishing and Accommodation - Matava Resort, Kadavu

Fiji Diving, Fishing and Accommodation - Matava Resort, Kadavu

Matava - The Astrolabe Hideaway
Package and Pro Rata Direct Bookings Pricelist 2007/2008
Valid to 31 March, 2008
All prices are in Fijian dollars and inclusive of VAT* and 'government turnover tax'**

If travelling from the USA contact us for a quote fully inclusive of Air Fares from LAX to Kadavu

Current Special Deals!
Low season specials apply to Matava's standard rates and cannot be used in conjunction with any other advertised discounted packages

Deal 1 - for travel up to the end of April 2007
Please quote DIR06001 when booking.	- 40% off standard bure rates - 20% off all meal packages - 10 dives for the price of 6 (five days diving - minimum stay 6 nights) - 30% off the Great Astrolabe Adventure (minimum 2 people)
Deal 2 - for travel from 1st May to end of June 2007
Please quote DIR06002 when booking.	- 30% off standard bure rates - 15% off all meal packages - 10 dives for the price of 6 (five days diving - minimum stay 6 nights) - 20% off the Great Astrolabe Adventure (minimum 2 people)

Daily Rates
For stays of 6 nights or more (double/twin occupancy) please refer to packages below

All inclusive accommodation (Daily rate per bure)		Price
Honeymoon Bure	single/double	210.00
Private Chalet House	single/double	180.00
Ocean view bure - superior	single/double Third person	180.00 35.00
Ocean view bure - standard	single/double Third person	140.00 25.00
Waterfront bure - shared facilities	single/double	80.00
Dormitory (maximum 3 people)		25.00
Children under 12 sharing with their Guardians		25.00

Meals		Price
Breakfast/lunch/dinner package		60.00
Children under 12	3 meal package	25.00

Airport transfer		Price
One way (boat trip) per adult		40.00
One way (boat trip) per child (5-11yrs)		25.00

Diving		Price
1 tank dive		80.00
2 tank dive		140.00
6 tank dive		400.00
8 tank dive		510.00
10 tank dive		600.00
Rates include boat dive, tank and weight belts. Equipment hire is available at $35 per day.

PADI Diving Instruction (it is now a PADI requirement for each student to have a personal copy of course materials - students may obtain these beforehand or purchase them from Matava - cost TBA on booking)		Price
Discover SCUBA		135.00
Open Water Referral		385.00
Open Water Course		610.00
Advanced Water Open Course		510.00
Rescue Diver Course		570.00

Big Game Fishing (max 4 people)		Price
DeepVee 310 BITE ME 31ft game fishing boat -Full day	1/2 day available	1,300.00

For 2 or more days game fishing please refer to the packages below

North Astrolabe Islands Day Cruise (private charter of our DeepVee Marine 310 - cruise, snorkel, remote reefs, swim, sightsee and chill)		Price
Maximum 4 people		1,000.00

Sport Fishing		Price
Warrior -Small Game Boat - Price per hour (min. 3 hrs)	includes all tackle, fuel, soft drinks and snacks	100.00

Kayaking (including support boat, guide, meals and village accommodation for overnight stays)		Price
Package 1 guided day trip per person	(minimum 2 people)	140.00
Package 2 (1 night in village) per person	(minimum 2 people)	240.00
Longer itineraries can be arranged - price on application

Package Pricing

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES (for 2 people, includes accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea & cakes, all hot beverages and all non-motorized water activities) 2 people, 6 nights
	Honeymoon	Ocean View Superior	Ocean View Standard	Waterfront Shared
Price	FJD 2,010.00	FJD 1,845.00	FJD 1,560.00	FJD 1,260.00
Extra night (2 pax)	FJD 320.00	FJD 295.00	FJD 260.00	FJD 205.00

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES (for 2 people, includes accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea & cakes, all hot beverages and all non-motorized water activities) 2 people, 6 nights
	Honeymoon	Chalet House	Ocean View Superior	Ocean View Standard	Waterfront Shared
Price	FJD 2,010.00	FJD 1,845.00	FJD 1,845.00	FJD 1,620.00	FJD 1,285.00
Extra night (2 pax)	FJD 330.00	FJD 305.00	FJD 305.00	FJD 265.00	FJD 210.00

DIVING PACKAGES (must be booked as an add on to the above all inclusive packages - for 2 people, includes boat, guide, tanks, weights but does not include dive gear hire) 2 people, 5 days diving (10 dives pp)
	Additional	Additional	Additional	Additional
Price	FJD 1,135.00	FJD 1,135.00	FJD 1,135.00	FJD 1,135.00
Diving Gear Package (2 pax)	FJD 310.00	FJD 310.00	FJD 310.00	FJD 310.00
Extra day's dive (2 dives - 1 pax)
Price	FJD 115.00	FJD 115.00	FJD 115.00	FJD 115.00
Diving Gear Package (1 pax)	FJD 30.00	FJD 30.00	FJD 30.00	FJD 30.00
Group packages on application - 1 free place (accommodation and diving) for each 8 paying divers see terms** Couples with 1 diving and 1 non-diving partner should book an all inclusive package and then add diving as required from the above pricelist.

BIG GAME FISHING PACKAGES Up to 4 people Big Game fishing aboard 'Bite Me'
	2 days	3 days	4 days	Additional Days (per day)
Price	FJD 2,500.00	FJD 3,700.00	FJD 4,800.00	FJD 1,100.00
Fishing parties should price their accommodation using the standard or packaged rates and add on the appropriate Game Fishing Package

THE GREAT ASTROLABE ADVENTURE (5day (6nights) Adventure Package - Scuba Diving / Sea Kayaking/ Big Game Fishing / Snorkelling / Trekking & Waterfall Visits / Village Stay / Cultural Events. Prices are per person andi nclude activities (see guide) en-suite accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and cakes & dinner) and Kadavu airport transfers). SEE GUIDE FOR SET DATES
Number of guests booking together (assuming double/twin occupancy )*	Honeymoon	Chalet House	Ocean View Superior	Ocean View
1person-own bure (if willing to share )*	N/A	FJD 2,540.00	FJD 2,540.00	FJD 2,300.00
2-3 people / per person (see below )*	FJD 2,100.00	FJD 2,000.00	FJD 2,000.00	FJD 1,900.00
4-5 people / per person (see below )*	FJD 1,950.00	FJD 1,850.00	FJD 1,850.00	FJD 1,750.00
7-8 people / per person (see below )*	FJD 1,900.00	FJD 1,800.00	FJD 1,800.00	FJD 1,700.00
*** Prices assume double/twin occupancy. Odd numbers in group bookings receive quoted price if 1 person willing to twin share with another same sex guest (may get own bure). If a bure is required for sole occupancy, the 1 person rate will apply. Single travellers willing to twin share with same sex traveller pay the per person rate applicable for 2-3 people (may get own bure).

* Rates are discounted cash prices in Fiji Dollars (FJD) - Please refer to the terms of business for Matava -The
Astrolabe Hideaway for full details on pricing and taxes. ** Not including gear hire.

DIRECT BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Payment: A non-refundable deposit of 20% on accommodation or any package is required to secure a confirmed booking. The minimum deposit amount is F$100. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by the resort. This booking deposit is not refundable. All quoted rices are cash discounted rates to be paid in F$ Cash or electronic transfer directly to our bank account. Standard rates are 5% more than above stated cash-discounted prices and are applied to any other method of payment. Deposits paid by credit card are treated as cash payments for pricing purposes and deducted from your bill when you check-out.
Pricing: All VAT and 'government bed tax' inclusive prices advertised are subject to possible changes, without prior notice, in case of sudden or unexpected cost increases. Prices do not include new taxes or changes in tax rates, or other charges that governments or service providers may impose from time to time. Guests will be responsible for paying any such taxes/charges on checkout. We will communicate any changes to you as soon as the details are made available to Matava. Prices are valid from the 1st April 2006 to the 31st March 2007. Where a booking is made in 2006 for a guest arrival date after 31st March 2007, current 2006/07 prices will apply only if full payment is made on or before 31 December 2006, i.e. current prices apply if you make full payment before the end of the year.
Packages: Packages are 'all inclusive' and can not be broken down into component parts . Multiple dives (2 tank, 8 tank, 10 tank etc. must be taken in multiples of 2 on each boat trip - generally 2 tanks per day). Dives cannot be split, taken singly or transferred to other persons.
Dive Group packages: Any diving package booked for 5 or more divers is defined as a dive group package. Dives must be taken by the group, as a group, two a day until the package is exhausted. Individuals within the group may not choose to refrain from diving on a particular day and carry forward part of their package to use at a later date. Afternoon and night dives cannot be taken as part of the package unless agreed in advance. A relaxation of this policy can be arranged with prior agreement however additional costs incurred by Matava will be included in the cost of the package. For dive groups, 1 free place is available (accommodation and diving) for each 8 paying guests. Free accommodation will be allocated on availability.
Packages do not include: Airfares, snorkel or dive gear hire, beverages, bar tab at the resort, activities unless stated or any items of a personal nature. The resort supplies tanks and weights included in the price of any dive. All dives are boat dives unless otherwise stated.
Booking Procedure: Bookings can be made by either telephone or email. Upon receipt of a booking deposit, Matava resort will email a return confirmation at which point the booking will be deemed to have been made.
Documentation: A passport only is required if you are citizens of the United States, Australia, EEC and New Zealand. The passport needs to be valid for three months after the return from travel. For other nationalities, please contact your nearest Fijian Consulate. All scuba divers must be medically fit to participate in SCUBA diving activities and hold current certification from an accredited and well recognized diving organization. Proof of certification will be requested prior to diving. Guests will be required to sign liability waiver and assumption of risk documents prior to participation in any water based activities. (For example, the standard PADI Boat Travel & SCUBA Diving Assumption of Risk form) Refusal by a guest to sign such documents will prevent the resort from providing such activities.
Accommodation Substitutions: Matava resort reserves the right, at any time for good & just cause - such as an act of God, an emergency or an on-site facility problem - to substitute alternative accommodation. Any substituted accommodation will be of equal or better standard to that originally booked.
Children Policy: Matava resort does not allow children under the age of 15 years to dive. Matava resort does not formally offer baby sitting for youngsters. Fijians are however fantastic care sitters with great patience, understanding, endless smiles, and love for children. It is usually possible to arrange for a babysitter however Matava resort accepts no responsibility for such services.
Disabled Persons: Fijian law does not require facilities to be A.D.A (American Disabilities Act) compatible. Matava resort is located in a remote setting and does not have handicap or semi-handicap facilitates.
Guest Responsibility: Guests are required to follow any directions given whilst participating in any activities. We reserve the right to restrict or withhold any activity or service where we believe that the acts or behavior of a guest may endanger other guests or staff of the resort or detract from other guest's enjoyment of their activity or stay. An example of this would be if a diver ignored instructions from a divemaster or boat passenger ignored instructions from the driver/skipper. In such instances, the full charge relating to guest's booking will be levied. Any action by a guest which is described as illegal under the laws of the Fiji Islands will result in thatguest being removed from the premises and the appropriate authorities informed.
Insurance: Matava resort does not accept responsibility for any delay, additional expense or inconvenience which may be caused directly or indirectly by events outside of the company control, such as late arrival of domestic or international flights, civil disturbance, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, act of God, act of Government, or the failure of any machinery or equipment. Additionally, Matava resort will not accept any responsibility for any injury, guest loss of or damage to personal equipment and property whilst staying at the resort, or during participation in any activity. We strongly recommend that all guests take out adequate travel insurance which covers accident, loss caused by cancellations, loss of luggage, personal property, medical expenses, medical evacuation and weather disruption / cancellations (including activity cancellations). Guests intending on participating in diving activities must ensure their insurance covers them for SCUBA related activities and has appropriate 'depth ' coverage.
Cancellations and changes, refunds: Matava resort is willing to accommodate changes to reservations if an emergency need arises. Changes to reservations will cause the itinerary to be re-priced at the current standard pricing for the rebooked dates. Any package previously quoted will be invalidated. If rebooking is requested, Matava resort cannot guarantee availability or price for new requested dates. A guest deposit is understood to be a formal & binding commitment to pay for the vacation package in full, to take the activities that you requested and that Matava resort fulfilled in good faith. The deposit is non-refundable. Furthermore, submission of a deposit by any guest indicates that guest's full acceptance of Matava Resort's Booking Terms & Conditions.When a booking is made, space is held and other bookings are turned away. We stand by our confirmed bookings and respectfully request that you do the same. Thank you for your understanding. Where a guest fails to complete a dive, dive course or fails to participate in pre-booked or packaged activities for any reason (including ill health) or free choice, they will still be charged for the package. For example, if a guest books a package which includes 5 days of diving and on the third day they abort their first dive because they couldn't equalize. When that guest checks out, they will still be charged for the package and advised to make a claim on their travel insurance (see insurance). Again, we strongly advise guests to obtain appropriate and adequate travel insurance which covers cancellations of this nature. We regret the necessity to adopt the above booking terms and liability waivers. Unfortunately, in today's world such terms are necessary to avoid larger insurance premiums which would inevitably lead to more expensive holidays for all our guests.

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