Ocean Safaris

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Allow us to be your hosts when visiting the incredible Monterey Bay to scuba dive or snorkel as thousands of visitors do annually. Enjoy a safari on land and sea at the same, on the same vacation without leaving the United States.

This is truly a one of kind experience that will take your dive log to a place you never imagined.


	Enjoy the exciting and comfortable accommodations of the Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast , meet many of the exciting animals of Wild Things and EARS while experiencing diving via the hospitality of the Vision Quest dive team.




	If you're participating in an Ocean Safari Package and staying in our B&B, first it's a complimentary "Butches Bedtime" Package with the elephants of EARS. Then comes a private hands-on tour of the facility (which can be done before or after diving.) On your dive day, you'll be picked up at your bungalow by our Vision Quest staff and dive team.

Vision Quest Ranch dive team and enthusiasts: Squeak & Andy Serrano and Charlie & Heather Sammut. Aja Kase (bottom left) was attacked by a yellow tang in a dream once so she doesn't enter the water but does take complete responsibility for all hospitality needs on the dive. If the animals don't make your day, the dive team will for its all about a "learning while having fun" philosophy that they feel is most important!


	You'll be transported to one of our favorite local dive shops to pick up any gear you might need to rent or buy. You'll receive a discount from these shops for being a Vision Quest Guest.


	Next, we'll transport you to the dive spot of your choice or prearranged dive boat, some known for being the "best diving ever" amongst divers from around the world. We take great pride in assisting you in anyway possible to make the coordination of your dive trip and the diving as comfortable, enjoyable and memorable as possible.


	After or between your dive(s), it's lunch on us. A picnic style lunch will be provided at the dive site while you settle your gear, relax, and share your "big" fish stories with the others. Then it's back to the dive shop to return any rental gear and home to the ranch where we'll help care for your gear, and set it out to dry.

	On our Ocean Safari "Plus" tour, You'll receive a custom embroidered Vision Quest Ranch Ocean Safari hat and shirt to remember the occasion.




		Charlie's custom changing room for your comfort and privacy at the water. (Special thanks to Squeek for stripping for the photo ~ it was a cold morning!)


	A beverage and snack finale reception with more of our "Wild Things" wrap up the day upon your return. It's a land and sea animal experience many have found to be an incredibly fun twist to a normal day of diving in Monterey.


		*Compliment your dive experience by visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium during your surface interval.*




		*We'll get you there or to another world famous Monterey location during that day to include Cannery row, Carmel or Pacific Grove.*

Click here to see our B&B rates should you wish to stay with us without participating in an Ocean Safari Package. You'll still enjoy ALL the excitement enjoyed by our B&B guests at an extremely competitive rate to staying in a Monterey Hotel. And best of all, you'll be helping the Elephants of E.A.R.S. Another option might be to dive one day and enjoy a different Animal Package on another day... Be sure to let us know your coming to dive in Monterey, there's a real GOOD chance Charlie & the gang might ask to join you.

Fees for those staying in our B&B ( B&B fees ranging from $195-$300 double occupancy):

Ocean Safari Package ~ $200.00 per person (+ B&B fees)


	*Ocean Safari "Plus" ~ $225.00 per person (+ B&B fees)*


	*Fees for those not staying in our B&B :* *Ocean Safari ~ $225.00 per person*

		*Ocean Safari "Plus" ~ $275.00 per person.*

These tours are NOT guided "in water dive tours". Vision Quest Ranch makes no claims and assumes NO responsibility/liability for actual diving activities. Participants are required to make their own arrangements for dive buddies and be certified scuba divers. All rental gear and certification requirements/fees/liabilities associated with that gear will be between the participant and the dive shop. Vision Quest Ranch can not be held responsible for weather and/or ocean conditions on the reserved dates however should weather or ocean condition prohibit a a safe dive plan, we will do our best to make your experience in the Monterey area as equally rewarding as possible. (You will have the option to trade your Ocean Safari experience in on a VIP TOUR experience should weather and/or ocean conditions prohibit diving.)

Should participants wish to consider a boat, guided, certification, or specialty dive, recommendations and referrals can be made to accommodate such. We will coordinate with those subcontractors to accommodate these activities however, all liabilities, fees, and requirements for these special activities will be between the participant and the subcontractor in addition to the Vision Quest Fees.


	Treat yourself, a friend or a loved one to a luxurious day of diving along with a very exciting visit to the Vision Quest Ranch. A special Land & Sea combination for those true animal enthusiasts who value all animals on the planet, above and below the sea. "A great gift idea for the diver in your life ~ gift certificates are available.


	*Ocean Safari Long Sleeve T's ~ $25.00 Hats ~ $20*


	*White Sweat Shirts are also available (same art as T's) ~ $35*


	Click left to download a PDF flyer to share with friends.


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	Click here to see some of the fonder dive memories from Charlie, Heather and the gang.


	Gift Certificates available. IMAGINE giving your loved one a Special SAFARI for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation or Christmas gift... The perfect gift for the animal lover in your life!!!


		*Wild Things* A. R. Inc.

400 River Road Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902

	call us at... (800) 228-7382