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Who We Are: The Story Behind Savage Travel Co.
About Savage Travel Shaun Humphries 06/10/2026 About Savage Travel Shaun Humphries 06/10/2026

Who We Are: The Story Behind Savage Travel Co.

Savage Travel Co. was born from a love of diving, travel and doing things a little differently. Meet the people behind Savage, discover what we do, and find out what we stand for.

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  • DLegal Status & Liability Disclosure

    Savage Travel Co is a non-profit travel club. We are an information portal, not a travel organiser or a travel agent as defined by the Swedish Package Travel Act (Paketreselagen).

    ​Our Role

    ​Referral Only: Savage Travel Co provides information and direct links to established travel providers. We do not process, hold, or collect payments for travel services.

    ​Contractual Relationship: When you book a trip or internship, your legal contract and all payments are made directly with the third-party service provider. Savage Travel Co is not a party to that contract.

    ​Travel Guarantees & Protection

    Your protection depends on where the provider is registered:

    ​Swedish Providers: Bookings with Swedish-registered companies are protected under the Swedish Travel Guarantee Act (Resegarantilagen).

    ​South African Providers: Bookings with South African companies (outside the EEA) are not covered by the Swedish Travel Guarantee. In the event of provider insolvency, you are not entitled to a refund from the Swedish state.

    ​Risk & Insurance

    Scuba diving and international travel involve inherent risks. By using the links on this site, you acknowledge that:

    ​Savage Travel Co is not liable for any injury, loss, death, or financial damage resulting from your booking or participation in a trip.

    ​You are responsible for verifying the safety standards and certifications of any provider.

    ​Mandatory Action: We strongly recommend that all club members obtain comprehensive travel and diving insurance (e.g., DAN) that includes "Insolvency of Provider" coverage.

    ​Non-Profit & No Personal Data

    Savage Travel Co makes no profit and receives no personal data from your bookings. We provide this service in our spare time for the love of diving.

    ​At Savage Travel Co, transparency is our priority. Your legal protections depend on where the travel provider is registered. Because we are a travel club, your contract is always directly with the service provider.

    ​1. When Booking with Swedish-Registered Companies

    ​If the provider you book with is a Swedish company (e.g., for local dive courses or trips), you have the highest level of protection:

    ​The Travel Guarantee (Resegaranti): These trips are covered by the Swedish Travel Guarantee Act. If the Swedish company becomes insolvent, you can apply for a refund or repatriation through Kammarkollegiet.

    ​Swedish Package Travel Act: You benefit from all EU-standard rights, including the right to transfer your booking, price protection, and the provider's duty to assist you if things go wrong.

    ​2. When Booking with South African-Registered Companies

    ​If you book directly with our partners based in South Africa (outside the EEA):

    ​No Swedish Guarantee: These trips are not covered by the Swedish Travel Guarantee (Resegaranti). If the provider goes out of business, the Swedish state system cannot provide a refund.

    ​Global Rights: While the South African companies we partner with are reputable, the legal framework of South Africa applies to your contract, not the EU Package Travel Directive.

    ​Our Recommendation: We strongly advise ensuring your travel insurance includes "Insolvency of Provider" and comprehensive medical/diving cover for all international travel.

    ​3. Standard Information Forms

    ​Under the EU Package Travel Directive, we are required to provide you with the official information regarding your rights. Please click the link below that corresponds to your booking:

    ​Standard Information Form for Swedish/EU Packages

    ​For South African bookings, please refer to the specific Terms & Conditions provided on the partner's booking page.

    We value your privacy as much as we value a full tank of air! Savage Travel Co does not collect your personal data, names or email addresses. We use only essential technical cookies to make the site work. If you click 'Decline' on our banner, no non-essential cookies will be stored. We don't track you and we certainly don't sell your info."escription text goes here