Payment terms
Payment terms
Unless otherwise stated in the respective travel description or booking confirmation, the following payment terms apply:
Down payment :
After receiving the booking confirmation and invoice, a deposit of 20% of the total travel price is due within 7 days.
Final payment :
The remaining payment (80%) must be made no later than 8 weeks before the start of the trip without further notice.
Short-term bookings:
For bookings made less than 8 weeks before the start of the trip, the entire travel price is due immediately upon receipt of the booking confirmation.
Payment method :
Payments are made by bank transfer to the account specified in the invoice. Timeliness of payment is determined by the date of receipt.
Late payment :
If payment is not received on time, we reserve the right to withdraw from the contract and charge the agreed cancellation fees in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation terms
Trip cancellation / withdrawal by the participant
Declaration of withdrawal
The participant may withdraw from the contract at any time before the start of the trip. The time of withdrawal is determined by the receipt of the notice of withdrawal by ABC-Divers NG GmbH. For evidential purposes, we recommend declaring the withdrawal in writing (by email or letter).
Cancellation costs / compensation
In the event of cancellation, ABC-Divers NG GmbH will charge a flat-rate cancellation fee, which is calculated as follows:
The participant reserves the right to prove that ABC-Divers NG GmbH has suffered no or significantly less damage.
replacement
In the event of a cancellation, ABC-Divers NG GmbH will endeavor to fill the vacant travel spot. If such a replacement is found, the tour price will be refunded, less a processing fee of 5% of the tour price, subject to a minimum of €30.
Illness / cancellation insurance
Cancellations due to illness also fall under the aforementioned conditions. Therefore, we strongly recommend taking out private travel cancellation insurance.
Withdrawal or cancellation by the organizer
Should the trip have to be canceled for reasons within ABC-Divers NG GmbH's control (e.g., failure to reach the minimum number of participants, safety reasons, or unforeseeable events), the participant will receive a full refund of the trip price already paid. Further claims are excluded.
Good to know
Your local contacts
Your team and local contacts are Christina and Stefan Matthes. Both have traveled to Mexico several times in recent years and have scouted out the resorts, hotels, and dive operators to put together this itinerary for your once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The two are experienced dive instructors and know the dive sites along the Costa Maya very well. A group size of eight guests allows for personalized on-site support. They accompany the trip from start to finish and are available to assist in any situation.
Logistics
Period: 12–26 September 2026