Travel - HMHS Britannic Expedition - May 14-25, 2025 (Also 2026-2027 Dates)

HMHS Britannic Expedition with Paragon Dive Group

May 14-25, 2025 (potential diving days only does not include travel days)
September 2026 - Exact Dates TBD
May 2027 - Exact Dates TBD

Cost:

8500 EURO - 2025 EXPEDITION
8000-9000 EURO - 2026 EXPEDITION
8000-9000 EURO - 2027 EXPEDITION

Payment Schedule:

To Reserve Spot - $1000 USD
Second Payment - $3000 USD by 12/1/2024
Final Payment - Balance Due - 2/1/2025

***First two payments will be made in USD. The final payment will be billed on 2/1/2025 or customer request and will be based on the current exchange rate from EURO to USD***

***Trips in 2026-2027 $1000 holds your spot. Payment schedule will be provided as trip gets closer but will be similar to the 2025 schedule in respect to when payments are due.***

Join 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.

InDepth MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON DIVING THE BRITANNIC WITH PARAGON

PHOTOS FROM OUR 2023 EXPEDITION HERE

PROMENADE DECK VIDEO FROM OUR 2023 EXPEDITION HERE

SHORT VIDEO OF DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE WRECK

InDepth MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON GAS PLANNING BRITANNIC WITH CM CCR

TRIP REPORT OVERVIEW FROM 2023 EXPEDITION HERE

DIVE REPORT ON 2023 BRITANNIC DIVES

The 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'.

We 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!

Dive 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.

Dive Day 2 & 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! 

Dive 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.

Included:

• 13 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. 
• For 2025 we are staying at the Ydor Hotel and SPA just steps from the Dive Center. 
• Breakfast at the Ydor Hotel and SPA (2025 Trip Only)
• 12 possible diving days. 3 workup dives and 9 dive days for the Britannic
  
• 1 guide for 3 divers. 6 divers maximum on expedition.
  
• All 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.
  

Not Included:

• Flights and Transportation to and from Kea Island.
• Meals and Beverages not specified above (2025 trip includes breakfast)
  
• Nitrox 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).
• DPV rental (required) if you don't bring your own.
• Flights
• All lodging that is not listed on Kea Island. This will be a minimum of 2 nights near Athens (one coming and one going).
  
• Anything not mentioned in “Included” above

Note:

• All 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. For every "down" day we have you will receive a refund of 100 EURO at the end of the trip that can be applied to your gas bill.
• Divers must have at a minimum a hypoxic mixed gas certification, recent 330' diving experience, a 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. 
• Please reach out to our team prior to booking so we can discuss your diving background and experience.
• Plan on arriving into Athens by May 12th to catch the morning Ferry to Kea Island on May 13th and to check into the lodging, prepare gear, and start dive planning and dive briefing.
• Plan to depart Kea to Athens on the ferry on May 26th. Flights can be booked leaving Athens on May 27th.

PLEASE 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. 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE A PAYMENT PLAN TO MAKE DEPOSITS AND/OR FOLLOW-UP PAYMENTS, PLEASE REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO BEN OR STEVE AT BEN@PARAGONDIVE.COM OR STEVE@PARAGONDIVE.COM.  WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO CREATE A PAYMENT PLAN THAT FITS INTO YOUR BUDGET WHILE MAKING SURE YOU HIT THE PAYMENT MILESTONES REQUIRED OF THE TRIP. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO USE SHOP PAY, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT THE ORDER. 

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

If there are any questions or concerns please reach out to me directly with the information below and I am happy to help and clarify.

Ben Lair:  Ben@paragondive.com or 520-260-9940