Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur launches Swim with Sharks Promotion

The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with Aquaria KLCC is offering aquatic enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike the thrill of a close encounter with some of the most dangerous predators of the sea.

The ‘Dive With Sharks Experience’ is available at Aquaria KLCC, located in Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre, adjacent to the hotel. There, a 90 metre underwater tunnel with a moving walkway allows visitors to truly immerse themselves with a colourful and rich array of marine life separated only by acrylic glass.

With the assistance of Aquaria KLCC, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur’s ‘Dive With Sharks Experience’ combines a relaxing stay in one of the hotel’s opulent rooms, with an exciting underwater close-encounter. Aquaria KLCCs three-hour underwater experience includes comprehensive training and a thorough briefing and familiarization of dive equipment and basic safety rules. This is followed by a unique and exhilarating dive with four sharks, with a trained diving instructor acting as dive companion.

“We are very pleased to work with Aquaria KLCC in order to offer guests such a novel and exhilarating experience that allows them to swim with sharks right in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur City Centre,” said Jonas Schuermann – General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.

According to Dato’ Simon Foong, Executive Director of Aquawalk Sdn Bhd, The ‘Dive with Sharks Experience’ is the perfect choice of entertainment for those with a taste for adventure. “We are delighted to work with such a prestigious hotel as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur on this initiative. As well as providing thrills, the package will assist us in communicating our strong conservation and educational message to a wider audience.”

The package starts from RM 889++ per night for a Deluxe Room for a one person dive and RM 1,379++ for a two person dive. It is valid until 31 December 2006. This package is also applicable for group bookings and dive time is subject to availability.

The Dive with Sharks Experience includes:

- Deluxe or Club room accommodation for one or two persons
- Daily American breakfast for one or two persons 
- Dive with sharks voucher at Aquaria KLCC valued at RM 450 per person
- Complimentary return airport limousine transfer
- Complimentary welcome gift 
- 20% discount on in-room massages from Mandarin Oriental’s Vitality Club 
- A complimentary drink at Cascade Restaurant
- Complimentary dessert for diners spending over RM 180 at hotel restaurants (except Wasabi Bistro)
- A special admission rate to Aquaria KLCC is available for traveling companions at RM 22 for adult and RM 15 for children 12 years and below.

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