2015-10: WONDEROUS WAKATOBI - Oct 12-23, 2015

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WONDEROUS WAKATOBI...October 12-23, 2015. Fly in & out Denpasar, Indonesia. We will spend three days in Bali before being whisked away in our private charter from Bali to Wakatobi!

PRICING:

• This trip has 2 levels of accommodation:
• Bali Accommodations: TBD
• Palm Bungalow: $5478 d/o or $7678 s/o includes 11 nights accommodations + 9 days diving w/3 guided boat dives daily and unlimited shore diving + air charter Bali to Wakatobi
• Ocean Bungalow: $5820 d/o or $8780 s/o includes 11 nights accommodations + 9 days diving w/ 3 guided boat dives daily and unlimited shore diving + air charter Bali to Wakatobi
• Price includes 5% discount for staying over 7 days and all cash discounts. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash form of payment.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• VIP greeting and assistance upon your arrival in Bali, Indonesia
• Local flight from Bali to Wakatobi
• Your chosen resort accommodation
• All meals (delicious and highly varied multi-course chef-prepared meals and snacks)
• Three boat dives per day on our main boats
• House reef tender boat taxi service. (choose when and where you want to dive our famous house reef)
• Shore diving on World's Best House Reef - just walk in. Anytime.
• Multilingual Western, highly trained, instructor-level dive guides
• Tanks, weights and unlimited air refills
• A traditional village tour
• A reef protection and community development contribution.
• We provide free high speed internet access via satellite.
• In-room aromatherapy soaps and lotion
• In-room amenities such as minibar, coffee pot, towels and hair dryer and safe
• Afternoon turn-down service and, of course, daily housekeeping by our gentle and friendly crew
• Remoteness from the rest of the world, free of city lights and traffic

NOT INCLUDED:

• International air from your home city to Bali, Indonesia
• Transfers to and from your hotel(s) in Bali
• Hotel accommodations, meals and any entertainment while in Bali
• Soft drinks, cocktails, wine and beer while at the resort
• Any rented dive gear you may need apart from tanks, weights and weight belts.
• Souvenirs (you can buy in the resort by cash or credit card)
• Porterage and tips that you may optionally hire
• Crew gratuities
• Trip cancellation insurance REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
• Dive accident insurance REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP

OPTIONAL:

* Note - All optional add-ons must be paid for in advance for these prices. Additional costs may apply if you sign up at the resort if still available at all.

• Nitrox $250 ($25/day with unlimited refills)
• Possible Land Tours before or after the trip (Price TBA)
• Rental Gear - (Let us know in advance as gear may be limited in some sizes)

RENTAL GEAR:

• TBD approx $14 per day - Regulator Rental
• TBD approx $14 per day - BCD Rental
• TBD approx $10 per day - Wetsuit Rental
• TBD approx $15 per day - Dive Computer OR FREE IF YOU USE OUR COCHRANS and participate in DAN Research
• TBD approx $10 per dive OR $25 per day - U/W Light
• TBD approc $6 per day - Mask/fins/snorkel Rental

DISCOUNTS:

• Early Pay in Full Discount #1: Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2015 for $100 off any package.
• Early Booking and Deposit Discount #2: Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
• Early Booking and Deposit Discount #3: Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
• REPEAT Wakatobi Discount:  5% off discount on hotel and diving
• Active Military Discount: $50
• Social Media Discounts: 1 chance to win a FREE nitrox or cd for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
• Membership Discount: $25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
• Cash Discount: Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
• Early Document Discount: SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

QUALIFICATIONS TO MAKE THIS TRIP:

1. All skill levels are acceptable for this trip BUT please be careful to protect the reefs...there are no finer reefs in the world! For that reason we ask that no truly new divers join us on this trip unless you hire a private guide to be your buddy. This is more than the SD.com rent a buddy program and the resort offers this service for new divers or those who want truly personalized and catered diving.

2. If you have ANY questions about making this trip safely and comfortably please email
kamala@singledivers.com or call 864-557-6079 and I'll be happy to talk to you about what to expect.

3. All trip participants will need to complete the "BOOKING TEMPLATE" that specifies what you are booking on this trip, includes your “trip insurance agreement/waiver”, and agrees to the trip payment schedule.

4. All trip participants will need to be premier members of our site so that we can effectively communicate with you and help to manage your trip/vacation more easily. Its only $35 a year and you'll get $25 back after EVERY trip you take with us if by mailing in the Rebate Form. To become a premier member click on the MEMBERSHIP tab along the top of the forums and follow the prompts.


PAYMENT TERMS & PROGRESS PAYMENTS
12-10-14 $1000 non-refundable* deposit due when signing up *(dep can be recovered via trip insurance or by selling spot)
12-18-14 Pay in FULL by Dec 18, 2014 for EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT of $100 off trip price 

02-15-15 $1500 progress payment due
04-15-15 $1000 progress payment due

06-15-15 $1500 progress payment due
08-10-15: FINAL TRIP PAYMENT DUE Including Bali Add-On
09-10-15: ALL OTHER OPTIONAL ADD-ONS DUE ie. Nitrox etc, so final arrangements can be made properly for you.

Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days days prior to departure. Missing payments can forfeit your spot to the next person on the waiting list.

INSURANCE:

DIVE Insurance is MANDATORY! DIVE insurance is VERY inexpensive. Even if you have insurance that you think covers DIVING ACCIDENTS and air lifts…it is CHEAP (less than $100) to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are covered for an entire year of diving.

We recommend:

Dive Assure please reference SingleDivers.com via the drop down menu under GLOBAL PARTNERS. Click here for Dive Assure for either a 'one time' policy OR an annual policy that is BOTH Dive & Trip Insurance providing PRIMARY COVERAGE with excellent rates and coverage!

Diver's Alert Network please use reference #1603080 Click here for Diver's Alert Network and use our reference ID1603080.


TRIP INSURANCE IS REQUIRED BY THE RESORT BUT THE AMOUNT YOU CHOOSE TO ENSURE IS YOUR CHOICE. If you miss any Flights to Bali and you do NOT do the 3 day buffer pkg you WILL NOT be able to catch a charter flight for a couple of days to Wakatobi. You can take a boat and it will take 2 days to get there so you may have to wait several days if not longer to get to the island! If you choose to self-insure that is fine but you also choose to accept all losses accordingly as SD.com nor any vendors will be responsible for losses due to non-insurance.

We recommend:

Dive Assure please reference SingleDivers.com via the drop down menu under GLOBAL PARTNERS. Click here for Dive Assure for either a 'one time' policy OR an annual policy that is either BOTH Dive & Trip Insurance providing PRIMARY COVERAGE with excellent rates and coverage OR JUST TRIP INSURANCE. They offer annual plans as well as one time policies. They are not the cheapest but they are the most hassle free when filing a claim.


The RESORT:


Wakatobi offers beautiful accommodations with fine appointments that will satisfy the most discriminating traveler! Ocean Bungalows and Palm Bungalows are spacious and available with either a king-size bed, and/or twin beds to sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children. All of our accommodations have a balcony in front as well as lounge chairs, tables and other furnishings. There is a desk with internet access, a mini-bar, and much more. All bungalows are equipped with air conditioning.

Just because we are located on a remote island doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on comfort and conveniences. We generate and provide our own electricity 24-7. All of our bungalows are equipped with air conditioning to keep you comfortable day or night. We have our own reverse-osmosis water system to provide plenty of purified safe drinking water and hot water for your shower.

To keep in touch with the outside world, we also provide guests access to the resort's own satellite communication system which handles voice, fax and internet. All bungalows have complimentary internet connectivity.


ROOM CONFIGURATIONS:

Ocean Bungalows
Wakatobi's Ocean Bungalows are located directly on the beach. See the fish jump, hear the gentle waves and listen to the birds - all while seated on the balcony or in one of the comfortable lounge chairs in front of your bungalow. They all have huge front porches with comfortable lounge beds / cushions and a stunning views. They also have indoor bathrooms and huge Asian spa-style outdoor showers.

Palm Bungalows
These very comfortable bungalows are located slightly behind and in-between the front-row Select Bungalows amidst beautiful palm trees and other tropical plants. Available both on the South and West section of the Resort. Some palm bungalows even have ocean view.



AIR & WATER TEMPS:

• For 99% of the year, the air temperature ranges between 26 - 30 degrees Celsius. (78.8 - 86 Fahrenheit).
• On the water temperature front, the warmest water in Wakatobi is found in the upper water layer around late October, when temps may reach a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
• The water temperature range is ideal for coral growth and there is no coral bleaching in Wakatobi.

The DIVING:

BOAT DIVING
Because of our very fortunate location there's a wide range of superb dive sites within reach of our dive boats. We have more than 40 sites that we regularly dive, all accessible by a normally short boat ride. Boat rides range from 10 minutes up to a maximum of an hour away for a few of the furthest away sites. Most are within minutes from the resort. Snacks are served between consecutive boat dives, as well as liquid refreshments such as tea, hot chocolate, and water. Dry fresh towels are also available. For safety purposes, all divers are encouraged to remain well hydrated.

SHORE DIVING
Our "signature dish". This is what has made Wakatobi the number one choice among not only resort divers but also liveaboard lovers. World's best shore diving. Simply get your gear and step right out on the beach, get in the water, flip your fins a few times and enjoy some of the most amazing reef life you will ever see. The house reef top is so prolific that many photographers find themselves out of film before they have even reached the drop-off (located approx. 80 yards in front of the Resort proper). Here on the house reef you can spend hour upon hour throughout your stay. Sometimes you will enter from the beach, other times from the ladder at the jetty. Most dives will be in a slight current meaning that you will drift at various speeds along the reef while exploring it's beauty. When getting in the water in front of the resort you will first gently drift over an area completely covered in lush sea grass. This is a superb macro site with tons of wondrous critters. Then, as you get about two thirds out on the reef flat you'll start to see the corals..and lots of 'em. The outer part of the house reef is completely covered with lush coral, both soft and hard. Enjoy!

TAXI BOAT DIVING
Our house reef is more than three (3) miles long. We offer a service that allows you to explore dive sites on the house reef normally not accessible from the resort. Due to the house reef being so expansive this adds several sites for you to enjoy. Simply let one of our dive guides know that you and a buddy (or a group of up to 6 divers) wish to go out with a tender boat and they will help you get your gear on board. Then, as the boat glides out over the reef you fine tune your gear and get ready for the dive. Once over the site you will do a back roll to enter the water. The dive location will be chosen so that the current will bring you back to the resort. After a perfect, impression-intensive dive, you can then exit the water at the end of our jetty (or on any part of the beach) where our attentive local staff will be standing by to carry cameras and dive gear. Sometimes the predominant current will change and you may not be able to get all the way back to the resort without surfacing. No worries ... our tender boats follow you as you make your dive and after surfacing, you can simply give a wave and one our taxi boats will pick you up and return you to the beach in front of the resort.


HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:

1) Post in this thread that you plan to join us and advise your check or credit card payment is on its way via our SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY. (SEE PAYMENT LINK BELOW.) We'll then put your name on the 'check's in the mail' list. (Please send your pymt asap as we can NOT hold any spots on this trip. Your spot will ONLY BE CONFIRMED when we receive your $300 non-refundable deposit or get the early payment deals with payment in full by April 1, 2014.) To join an SD trip you must be a premier membership which is $35 a year and you can get $25 back after the trip as a member rebate if you file for it.

2) Fill out the Trip Rooming & Diving Survey.

3) Fill out the SingleDivers.com Medical Liability Release.

4) Fill out the Insurance Summary form (All Forms can be found under "Stuff you need to know for ALL SingleDivers.com trips & activities!" or click here to link to it. (Send a PM or an email to trips@singledivers.com for the password.)

5) Send your deposit for the trip and/or monies due based upon the payment schedule posted below and payment options. If you need to make special arrangements about payments, please contact me and I'll gladly try to work with you.

6) We need to know if you need rental gear, will be diving nitrox and if you want d/o or s/o for the trip. You MUST include as much
of this information as possible with your initial reservation or the type of room you want may no longer be available when you
finally clarify for us.

7) You will also need to verify if you have trip insurance or will be procuring trip insurance or conversely not procuring trip insurance. All participants must have Current Dive Insurance and state one of the following:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly. - THIS TRIP DOES NOT REQUIRE
TRIP INSURANCE BUT IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO LIMITED FLIGHT OPTIONS TO THE ISLAND.

8) Only requests posted in this trip topic/thread are considered official especially for limited options such as use of a computer, or
going on a tour, etc.

9) Please note that while you may send pm and email requests for availability, the "official" availability is only accurate in the main
trip post. For more information on SingleDivers.com, booking policies, etc please read here.

10) Also note that for FASTER service pls email trips@singledivers.com for all general questions and kamala@singledivers.com for
custom questions or special requests.

11) PLEASE EMAIL ALL DOCUMENTS TO TRIPS@SINGLEDIVERS.COM ONLY as I do not check trip documentation emails,
rather leaving it to our awesome volunteers who help me with our trips. :thankyou:/>/>

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
SingleDivers.com uses a secure online payment gateway that allows you to pay for trips or merchandise using either an e-check which debits your checking account directly without having to mail in a check or debits your credit card without having to fill out a SD.com credit card authorization form. (Please note that any non-US bank originating credit card MAY still have to use the paper credit card authorization form as different processing procedures may be followed to process international/non-US credit cards. You'll find this form in the Forms Forum link in my signature. - NOTE: For the State us AA if using an international credit card.

SingleDivers.com provides its members with pricing that reflects all possible cash discounts so any payments via credit card or paypal will still incur a 3% non-cash convenience fee. Our SECURE payment gateway which you can access by clicking the PAY HERE LINK along the top, in my signature line and on the homepage of SingleDivers.com.

This trip may sell out quickly due to the great pricing we have so in order to ensure timely & accurate processing of payment receipts and therefore timely & accurate acceptance of members onto the trip, ONLY PAYMENTS RECEIVED VIA OUR SECURE PAYMENT GATEWAY WILL BE ACCEPTED

If you are unable to use the gateway please provide a complete description of the problem/error you are encountering and contact kamala@singledivers.com immediately to manually process your payment for you.

The gateway will add a 3% non-cash convenience fee if paying via credit card or any non-cash option. Checks, money orders and real cash are discounted already.

International/ Non-US Clients: Please use the traditional written credit authorization form to submit credit card payments IF the payment system does not work for you. (Remember use AA as the state and it should work). Click here for the form and ask trips@singledivers.com for the password.

IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES YOU MUST MONITOR IF GOING ON THIS TRIP ARE LOCATED IN THE 2ND POST OR HERE

This trip is NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!!

Welcome to the WONDEROUS WAKATOBI Trip Details and Booking/Sign Up thread/topic. Below you'll find the 5 easy steps for signing up for one of our trips and the link to our new booking system which will capture your booking requirements correctly. Since others can not see what you've signed up for in the new system we summarize who's going and what they are doing in the 3rd post of this topic. Just look below this post and you'll see it. Let us know if you need any help signing up via trips@singledivers.com or charlies@singledivers.com or kamala@singledivers.com. Otherwise come and join us diving in WONDEROUS WAKATOBI...Hope to see you there!!!


How to Sign Up for A SingleDivers.com Trip in 5 Easy Steps:

Step 1. Register as a Premier Member:
A. Are you new and have not registered on the site yet? Then think of a fun screen name click HERE for ideas and then register HERE. Follow the prompts and choose the 'premier member' option or above in this process and you'll be done.

B. Currently a basic member? Then simply upgrade to premier by clicking on the MEMBERSHIP TAB along the top of the forums HERE and following the prompts for payment.

Step 2: Pay for the trip
We offer a secure payment portal to pay via check or credit card. Our system accepts MC or Visa and all checking accounts and some credit unions. Since all our pricing is offered at a cash discount, the system will add a 3% non-cash convenience fee for credit payments. We accept check payments via the "echeck" option in the payment portal/gateway at no additional charge so please do not "mail" us a check as it can take days and weeks to receive it in rural SC where SingleDivers.com is now corporately based. HERE is the link to our payment portal which is also found on our home page, in my signature line under my posts, across the top of the forums as the blue PAY HERE link and at the top of the trip details.

HOW TO USE THE PAYMENT SYSTEM:

• After clicking the payment link you will need to enter your SingleDivers.com Screen/Display name so we can link you to the trip and your membership name.
• Choose the trip you are paying for from the dropdown menu and the amount you are paying for. ONLY enter what you are paying for in each payment.
• If you wish to provide extra payment details or summarize what you've already paid to date please do so in the details/extra information box and not in the payment template itself or it will think you are trying to pay all of the amounts listed again and total them up. (If this happens simply hit the back button and start over again. You will receive an order summary email every time you attempt a payment so do not worry. The ONLY time you've made a payment is when you receive a 2nd generic email saying "Thank you for your payment". If you get more than one of these please let us know and we'll be happy to refund your duplicate payment. Chances are we have already discovered it and let you know that we've refunded it accordingly.)

Step 3: Post in the trip thread/topic that you are joining us using our 'booking template':
Want to express intent in joining one of our trips? Ideally this is done in the trip details topic which is called a "thread" in the forums we use. In other words THIS TOPIC YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING. Let our volunteers help you learn the posting process as its critical to all of our 'back and forth' communications. (It can also be done via email and we'll "post" your intent for you in the trip topic/thread if you absolutely can't post it yourself.)

You'll find the BOOKING TEMPLATE below and an example of how to complete it. We hope in the near future that this step will be automated but until then please 'copy and paste' this into the the trip thread/this topic by clicking on the blue ADD REPLY button at the top of the forums (make sure the dialog box is empty before you start typing so your reply is not lost in other content. NOTE YOUR TRIP REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP.

Step 4: Trip Documents...Where to find them and what to fill out and why:
The trip documents are needed for rooming, diving, understanding your preferences, as well as helping us help you in the case of an emergency etc. They are required to be returned within 21 days of signing up for a trip or if you need more time we'll add a $75 document fee to your invoice. They must be returned within 3 days if you are signing up within 45 days of departure. The trip docs are located HERE You will need to complete the first 3 documents...the Rooming/Diving Survey, The Medical/Liability Release and the Insurance Summary form. (There is also a check list you can download that will help you as well.) NOTE: All docs need to be returned to either trips@singledivers.com or via fax to 888-480-0906.

Step 5: ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS...
Its a two way street...here's how we tell each other what we need:
We use several tools to keep EVERYONE on a trip updated. They are vitally important for you to monitor and stay apprised of. They are as follows:

A. The "Welcome to the Trip" PM (private message) which is sent to as soon as you sign up for the trip. You can not receive these unless you are a Premier member or above. As soon as you either pay or show interest in the trip thread/topic we'll send you this PM. It has helpful info about signing up for the trip and will be used THROUGHOUT the pre-trip process to keep you updated on critical things regarding your trip with us.

B. The 2nd & 3rd 'posts' in this trip thread (the first has the trip details in it) will contain summarized updates so you don't have to follow every post in the original trip thread. PLEASE monitor these for IMPORTANT UPDATES that affect your trip.

C. The Special Discussion Forums. They are private forums that open up approx 30-60 days before a trip and they are FILLED WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION you need for your trip like how the transfer work, money/tipping issues, who's doing what extra tours or diving, etc. We also use these forums to discuss PRIVATE matters such as exchanging celfone numbers so you can meet up at the airport together etc. ONLY members on the trip have access to these private trip discussion forums. Since they are password protected you will receive the special password for the private forum via the TRIP PM.

And that's it. If you need help feel free to email trips@singledivers.com or charlies@singledivers.com or kamala@singledivers.com and one of us will help you!


USE THE FOLLOWING BOOKING TEMPLATE. COPY TEXT, EDIT YOUR ANSWERS AND PASTE INTO A NEW POST. WE WILL ADD EFFECTS (COLOR BOLD ETC.)

MYNAME AKA MYSCREENNAME
Palm Or Beach Room: (choose which one)

3 day Bali Add On: (let us know if doing this)
Payment Summary to Date:We list your payments as we receive them.
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930   or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350  s/o :  List if you want S/O or D/O
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on :List extra days/nights you may want here
Nitrox $250:YES or NO
Other Activities:Tell us what you are interested in.
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT:ANSWER & LIST YOUR PROVIDER
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly EVEN THOUGH THE RESORT REQUIRES TRIP INSURANCE
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (Send detail flight info in Survey)
Other:Special Food Needs? Or anything else we should know!
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg, 
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
4. REPEAT Wakatobi Discount:  up to 5% off diving and hotel
5. Active Military Discount: $50
6. Social Media Discounts:1 chance to win FREE nitrox or CD for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.



EXAMPLE OF HOW TO COMPLETE THE BOOKING TEMPLATE:


Kamala aka WreckWench
Palm Or Beach Room: (choose which one) - Palm
3 day Bali Add On: (let us know if doing this) - YES I will do this
Payment Summary to Date:Full payment sent
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930   or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350  s/o :  d/o $5478
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on : NONE
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities: Maybe tours in Bali and for sure some diving
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT: Yes DiveAssure
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly EVEN THOUGH THE RESORT REQUIRES TRIP INSURANCE
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date.  Will send later
Other: Mostly vegetarian
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg, 
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
4. REPEAT Wakatobi Discount:  up to 5% off diving and hotel
5. Active Military Discount: $50
6. Social Media Discounts:1 chance to win FREE nitrox or CD for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

INVENTORY & SPOTS AVAILABLE UPDATE:

We have ONLY 20 spots for our Oct 12-23 Trip.  SO DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET YOUR SPOT!!! (See below for specifics)  


# SPOTS LEFT: SIGN UP LIST FOR Wakatobi

6 spots OCEAN total - 6 people paid/booked so far  ocean = 0 OCEAN spots available

14 spots PALM total - 8 people paid/booked so far  ocean = 6 PALM spots available

1. Kamala aka WreckWench - Palm + Bali

2. Susan aka Resqdew - Ocean + Bali

3. Mike aka Going Postal - Palm + Bali

4. Sandy aka Scubapunk - Palm + Bali

5. Scot aka Handyman - Palm

6. Chris aka CLH418 Ocean + Bali

7. Scott aka DiveDoc - Ocean + Bali

8. Sandra aka MizTee - Ocean + Bali

9. Penny aka Seafever - Ocean + Bali

10. Lori aka SalishSeagul - Ocean + Bali

11 Molly aka UnsinkableMolly  PALM + Bali - SINGLE

12. Sylvia aka catfish PALM

13 Chuck aka chinacat46 Palm

14. Jeff aka sparky103 Palm + Bali

15. Debbie aka dkal d/o Palm + Bali

16. Bill aka Shooter d/o Palm

17. Shelli aka sassylilcutie d/o Palm

 
TRIP SUMMARY RECAPS:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench d/o PALM
2. Susan aka Resqdew d/o OCEAN

3. Mike aka Going Postal d/o PALM

4. Sandy aka Scubapunk d/o PALM
5. Scot aka Handyman d/o PALM

6. Chris aka CLH418 d/o OCEAN

7. Scott aka DiveDoc d/o OCEAN

8. Sandra aka MizTee d/o OCEAN

9. Penny aka Seafever d/o OCEAN

10. Lori aka SalishSeagal - d/o  OCEAN

11 Molly aka Molly S/O PALM

12 Chuck aka chinacat46 - d/o PALM

13.Jeff aka Sparky103 d/o PALM

 

Those who are diving Nitrox ($250)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench - PD $250

2. Susan aka Resqdew

3. Mike aka Going Postal

4. Sandy aka ScubaPunk

5. Jeff aka Sparky103

6. Chuck aka chinacat46

7. Chris aka CLH418

8. Shelli aka sassylilcutie

9. Scott aka DiveDoc

10. Debbie aka dkat

11.Molly aka Molly622

12. Lori aka SalishSeagal

13. Sylvia aka catfish

Those who paid in full by 12-18-14 and qualify for $100 off:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench

2. Susan aka Resqdew



Those who DEPOSITED $1000 by 5-1-15 and are in the drawing for a FREE Nitrox

1. Kamala aka WreckWench

2. Susan aka Resqdew

3. Scot aka Handyman

 

 

 

Those who DEPOSITED $1000 by 9-1-15 and are in the drawing for a FREE Scuba Cowboy CD

1. Kamala aka WreckWench

2. Susan aka Resqdew

3. Scot aka Handyman

4. Chris aka CHL418

 

Those Wanting to Use Cochran Computers to Aid DAN PDE Research Efforts (Limited # Participants) -
1. Kamala aka wreckwench
2.
 

 

Who's Going:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Palm Or Beach Room: (choose which one) - Palm
3 day Bali Add On: (let us know if doing this) - YES I will do this
Payment Summary to Date:Full payment sent
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930   or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350  s/o :  d/o $5478
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on : NONE
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities: Maybe tours in Bali and for sure some diving
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT: Yes DiveAssure
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly EVEN THOUGH THE RESORT REQUIRES TRIP INSURANCE
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date.  Will send later
Other: Mostly vegetarian
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg, 
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
4. REPEAT Wakatobi Discount:  up to 5% off diving and hotel
5. Active Military Discount: $50
6. Social Media Discounts:1 chance to win FREE nitrox or CD for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

 

2. Susan aka Resqdew

Palm Or Beach Room: Palm Room

3 day Bali Add On: YES to 3 day Bali add on
Payment Summary to Date: $5378 12/11/14
Palm d/o: D/O
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on : just Bali
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities: Tell us what you are interested in.
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT: DiveAssure & DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (Send detail flight info in Survey)
Other: (maybe later)
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:S ign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg,
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2: Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3: Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount: Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount: SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

 

3. Mike aka Going Postal
Palm Or Beach Room: Palm )3 day Bali Add On: Yes
Payment Summary to Date: $2500
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930 or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350 s/o : DO
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on :
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities:Tell us what you are interested in.
Documents: Received
Dive Insurance CURRENT: DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: B
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly EVEN THOUGH THE RESORT REQUIRES TRIP INSURANCE
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (Send detail flight info in Survey)
Other:Special Food Needs? Or anything else we should know!
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For: 2 and 4
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg,
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
4. REPEAT Wakatobi Discount: up to 5% off diving and hotel
5. Active Military Discount: $50
6. Social Media Discounts:1 chance to win FREE nitrox or CD for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

 

4. Sandy aka Scubapunk
Palm Or Beach Room: Palm )3 day Bali Add On: Yes
Payment Summary to Date:We list your payments as we receive them.
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930 or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350 s/o : DO
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on :
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities:Tell us what you are interested in.
Documents: Received
Dive Insurance CURRENT: DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: B
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly EVEN THOUGH THE RESORT REQUIRES TRIP INSURANCE
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (Send detail flight info in Survey)
Other:Special Food Needs? Or anything else we should know!
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For: 2 and 4
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg,
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
4. REPEAT Wakatobi Discount: up to 5% off diving and hotel
5. Active Military Discount: $50
6. Social Media Discounts:1 chance to win FREE nitrox or CD for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice. 

 

5. Scot aka Handyman

Palm Room

3 day Bali Add On: I'll be in Padang Bai looking for the Mola Molas
Payment Summary to Date: $1000 1/27, $1500 2/16, $1455 on 6/8
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930   or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350  s/o : D/O
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on :not sure
Nitrox $250:not sure
Other Activities:Local village tour, cycling in Bali the day before flying to Wakatobi
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT:DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (work in progress)
Other:Vegetarian/fish diet 
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

Edited by WreckWench, 06 October 2015 - 11:22 PM.

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WAKATOBI & GENERAL SD TRIP RELATED FAQ!

Q. Why the big deal over trip insurance and when do I have to buy it if I want it?
A. The Galapagos is a long ways off and MANY things can happen. No one can afford this type of loss so you must get insurance within a short period of time of signing up for the trip. CHECK YOUR POLICY FOR TIMING RESTRICTIONS. People are used to things being pretty good and not worrying about things like insurance. However for some reason MORE people have experienced having to cancel a trip or having their vacation ruined due to accidents, illness, death in the family and even death of the member. And while our vendors and SD truly want to help you, we are extremely limited in what we can do if you did not take out trip insurance. NOTE: The last possible date to buy insurance VARIES by the policy you purchase. Some require it within a limited number of days after signing up.

Q. I am new to the single divers website and am interested in getting some more information about your trips. I was looking at the Galapagos trip. Do you have people from all over and all ages and experience levels that go on these trips?
A. Yes we do. Divers range from about 25 to 65, we average about 40% women…sometimes more on our trips…several have been essentially 'chick trips' with more gals than guys and we have every one from novices with 6 dives to master scuba diving instructors on trips. EVERYONE is welcome and we love new(er) divers. We even offer an innovative program for new divers that is part divebuddy/dive mentor. Its called Rent-A-Buddy and you hire a private DM to be your buddy so you can focus on YOU and YOUR diving and not worry about anything or anyone else. Your buddy will also mentor you providing customized feedback on YOUR diving helping to reinforce GOOD habits or develop GOOD habits right from the start. Everyone who participates in this program RAVES about it. Its quite reasonable…$50 per day or $150 for the week. (NOTE THE RAB WILL BE LIMITED ON THIS TRIP...PLEASE TALK TO KAMALA@SINGLEDIVERS.COM BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR IT! THE REASON IS YOU NEED APPROX 100 DIVES TO MAKE THIS TRIP BY DEC 2014 AND BE AOW or EQUIVALENT)

Q. I'm trying to decide if I should do a double to save money or a single just in case the roomie thing does not work out. What do you recommend?
A. You have CHOICES on our trips. One of our primary goals is to AVOID SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS. We use an extensive rooming and trip survey to help us with rooming decisions. If we help you with rooming you won't be disappointed. And if for some reason your roomie looked good on paper but just didn't pan out in reality...TRUST ME WHEN I SAY...it's not a big deal and we'll get you swapped with someone else in a flash. EVERYONE knows that it could be them that didn't mesh with their roomie so they are happy to help someone else match up better. After all...it could be them the next time. So let us know which way you want to go and you can see by the extensive survey we do...we have LOTS of parameters to help you match on many levels with a potential roommate. And if you just want to unwind and pamper yourself...the single upgrade fee is not that much and you can have a luxurious time by yourself. The CHOICE is YOURS!!! :cool1:/>/>/>/>

Q. I noticed in the "who's going" section that most of the people have nitrox, is that a problem if I don't?
A. Absolutely not but many divers find it will allow them to dive more since we are doing 3 boat dives a day. We'll have an instructor on the trip so if you want to take the class while you are there it's a great way to combine diving and training. Air divers will be buddied with other air divers and/or I'll dive with any air diver that needs a buddy. SD.com will help you with the buddy arrangements using the info from the survey we have you fill out. You are never locked into these suggestions and are free to change at any time. Most of our members rave at how well our dive buddy suggestions turn out to be!

Q. Do I need to sign in as a premier member to be able to access all the forms that are needed?
A. Yes you will need to register on the site with a screen name (choose a fun diving or personality related one if you can) and you'll need to be logged into the site to post. Once you tell us you are going on a trip with us we send you a link to the forms in case you have not found the link in my signature along with the password for the forum. (Note it is NOT the same as your login password.) To sign up for a trip simply POST in the topic/thread that you want to go with us, your payment is enroute and then tell us if you'll need extra days, if you want double or single occupancy, if you want nitrox or air, etc. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TRIPS IN 2013 WE REQUIRE YOU TO BE A PREMIER MEMBER SO WE CAN EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE VITAL TRIP DETAILS DURING THE BOOKING PROCESS AND ALL PRE-TRIP PHASES. AS A PREMIER MEMBER YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR MEMBER ONLY DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY BOOKING, FIRST DIBS ON LIMITED SPOTS, $25 MEMBER REBATE AFTER EVERY TRIP IF YOU FILE FOR IT AND WE'LL SEND YOU PRIVATE MESSAGES WITH IMPORTANT TRIP HAPPENINGS AS A SPECIAL COURTESY FOR OUR PREMEIR MEMBERS AND ABOVE ONLY!

Q. What would be the easiest way to pay with my credit card for this, could I call you and pay that way?
A. You can pay with credit card via our secure online web payment gateway. Simply click on the CLICK HERE TO PAY SD NOW button on the home page or in my signature below or along the top of each page of the forums and it will allow you to pay via cc or your checking account. All prices are discounted for cash so if not paying via check please include the 3% non-cash convenience fee. If using a credit card not drawn on a US bank you may have to fill out our credit card authorization form so we can process your payment manually (found in the forms forum link in my signature) and email it as a pdf to me to kamala@singledivers.com or fax it to me to 864-944-6769. Again please include the 3% non-cash convenience fee if paying via this method.

Q. Is it more common for people to book their own flights, or do you do most of the travel arrangements for people?
A. Actually most people do book their own flights. We are happy to help but charge a nominal $30 booking fee for researching and booking flights for you unless the flight is part of the trip package and then the price is covered in the trip cost already. Let us know if you'd like us to make travel arrangements for you. We simply add the $30 fee to your total invoice. OR SAVE BOOKING FEES AND MONEY BY BOOKING VIA OUR ONLINE AIRFARE BOOKING SYSTEM HERE!

Q. Can I get a Rent-A-Buddy for this trip...how does it work? A. Yes you can rent-a-buddy AKA a "Dive Mentor" for the trip VIA THE RESORT'S STAFF...we have a limited number of DM's/Instructors available for you to rent to help you focus on only yourself and not worry about being someone's buddy or to allow you to improve your air consumption and bouyancy etc. You are hiring a professional 'coach' to help you reinforce your recent open water skills or to help you refresh them or to just basically help to mentor you. The price is $ per day or $ for the trip. If you need your rent-a-buddy to do your first night dive it is recommended that you consider the night dive specialty or even just the night dive sign off of AOW...Advanced Open Water via one of our instructors. THEN you can do one with your rent-a-buddy! - PLEASE CONTACT KAMALA@SINGELDIVERS.COM FOR LIMITED AVAILABLITY FOR RAB'S ON THIS TRIP.

Q. I will need Rental Gear. What do I do?
A. Let us know what you need for rental gear? We will have Cochran computers available that you can for FREE to do DAN research AND avoid having to rent. As for other rental gear...please let us know and we'll get you the prices. - RENTAL GEAR IS VERY LIMITED ON THIS TRIP AND MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR IN ADVANCE.

Q. I want to bring School & LIFE Supplies for the kids. What is best to bring?
A. Last year we discovered the need for the orphanage which covers ALL AGES includes simply clothing, toiletries and basic supplies which are always hard to come by...notebooks, paper pads, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, etc. Please bypass the ones that are more like toys. And please bring them in one of the million canvas tote bags you get from conventions etc....that way they stay together AND a child will end up with a book bag...plus we don't add more plastic to the already challenged environment. You might also pick up some cheap 'readers' from the dollar stores...they will help kids who have a problem reading without glasses. And if you do not want to bring supplies but would rather donate money that is fine too. School supplies have a 50% import tax on them so they become very expensive in the country. That is why paper is good to bring as it is heavy to import and expensive once it is on island. But ANYTHING you bring will be gladly accepted and put to good use. NOTE: Do not pack a box to bring supplies in. Use a suitcase so it looks like it is your personal items. A box will usually be opened and then you will be taxed on the supplies you are bringing in...EVEN if they are for charity.

Life Supplies: We will compile a full list of things needed by the orphanage for the kids and let you know!

Q. Is there a place on the site behind the scenes to discuss meeting up at airports, sign up for rental trucks, impart tips & tidbits about diving in Wakatobi?
a. Yes, please check out this forum: INSERT LINK HERE The password will be sent to everyone, but if ever needed again, please send an email to: Trips@singledivers.com and we will send it to you again. Check this link often for updates! It will not appear in the "view new posts".

Q. I noticed that none of my flight info is listed in the area where everyone else's is for the Wakatobi trip! Was I supposed to post that info myself? If so, how do I do it!
A. Yes if you want your info posted in the thread for your flight details you post it in a post saying here are your flight details and our trip coordinators or myself will post it in the first post. This also lets others know when you will be arriving as well.

Q. Have you by any chance figured out who is going to room together yet? A. You are correct that we do not announce the rooming until you get to the hotel/Boat. Keep in mind that rooming is ALWAYS subject to change especially before the trip begins but even after it has begun. If we discover that we have a problem and have to change someone then obviously several people would have to be changed to make it work. But it works because EVERYONE knows it could be them so they are willing to be flexible. This is part of what makes this group so great. If your roomie does not work out despite being good 'on paper' you simply let us know and we start working on suitable changes. We ask that you give us at least 24 hrs to work out a rooming change. Within 24hrs the problem may have worked itself out or we will have found someone willing to swap roomies to make it all work. Either way it will work out if everyone is willing to be flexible.

Q. Also for those of us who signed up ahead of time who might be able to get an upgrade...when does that all take place? When we get there?
A. We do not announce the upgrade winner until right before the trip or until we get there.

Q. What kind of night life does WAKATOBI offer?
A. WAKATOBI is an island paradise and so entertainment is what we create!

Q. So how does the $75 Document Fee work?
A. Timely documents are critical to the success of our organization. Simply get your docs into us within 3 weeks of signing up for a trip and you'll save $75. If you need more time to complete your docs, we'll simply add the document fee to your final invoice. Wanna save some money get your docs in timely. Need more time? We'll just add the document fee to your invoice. NOTE: All documents are required no later than 45 days prior to the trip. Failure to submit them could result in the loss of your spot. If you are signing up within 45 days of the trip you have 3 days to get us your docs. PLEASE NOTE THAT FLIGHT DETAILS ARE NOT NEEDED UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR FARE.


The Boat:




The Diving & Water Scenery:




Sightseeing & Touring:

Resqdew
Palm Or Beach Room: Palm Room

3 day Bali Add On: YES to 3 day Bali add on
Payment Summary to Date: We list your payments as we receive them.
Palm d/o: D/O
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on : just Bali
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities: Tell us what you are interested in.
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT: DiveAssure & DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (Send detail flight info in Survey)
Other:  (maybe later) 
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:S ign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg, 
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2: Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3: Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount: Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount: SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

Lots of time to plan for this HUGE trip! Thanks for getting the trip open for booking this far in advance!!

 

 

Thanks!

Edited by Resqdew, 10 December 2014 - 10:05 AM.

Mike aka Going Posta;
Palm Or Beach Room:  Palm )3 day Bali Add On: Yes
Payment Summary to Date:We list your payments as we receive them.
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930   or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350  s/o :  DO
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on :
Nitrox $250:YES
Other Activities:Tell us what you are interested in.
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT: DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: B
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly EVEN THOUGH THE RESORT REQUIRES TRIP INSURANCE
Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (Send detail flight info in Survey)
Other:Special Food Needs? Or anything else we should know!
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For: 2 and 4
1. Early Pay in Full Discount #1:Sign up and pay in full by Dec 18, 2014 for $100 off any pkg, 
2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD
4. REPEAT Wakatobi Discount:  up to 5% off diving and hotel
5. Active Military Discount: $50
6. Social Media Discounts:1 chance to win FREE nitrox or CD for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!)
7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

Welcome Susan and Mike! Or should I say welcome Susan and welcome back Mike to WAKATOBI!!!!

 

Please tell your friends!!!  And Mike let me know what discounts you plan to take advantage of for our records.

Kamala, I'm not certain I am clear on this trip as far as the diving at Wakatobi. Is it going to be 9 days of diving at Wakatobi, 3 dives a day, or does this include the Bali portion of the trip....diving in Bali w/meals, hotel and 3 dives a day? This is prime time for the Mola Mola in Bali but they typically don't dive for a few days before, after, and during the full moon due to strong currents, at least that's what I think I remember. I can check with the dive shop I used the last time I was in Bali.
Scot

Scott - The 9 days of diving is just the Wakatobi part of the trip.  She has not posted the information and pricing for Bali yet. 

Scot aka Handyman

Palm Room

3 day Bali Add On: I'll be in Padang Bai looking for the Mola Molas
Payment Summary to Date:We list your payments as we receive them.
Palm d/o $5478 s/o $7930   or Beach d/o $5820 d/o $ 9350  s/o : D/O
Extra Days/Nights OTHER than the 3 day Bali add-on :not sure
Nitrox $250:not sure
Other Activities:Local village tour, cycling in Bali the day before flying to Wakatobi
Documents:SD Waiver - __ SD Survey - ____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance CURRENT:DAN
Trip Insurance PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.

Flight Details: List Arrival and Dep Date. (work in progress)
Other:Vegetarian/fish diet 
Available Discounts - List ALL That You Qualify For:

2. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #2:Sign up and send your deposit by May 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Nitrox
3. Early Booking/Deposit Discount #3:Sign up and send your deposit by Sept 1, and you will get (1) chance to win FREE Scuba Cowboy CD


7. Membership Discount:$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
8. Cash Discount:Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
9. Early Document Discount:SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

Glad you are joining us Scott.

Payment Update:

 

1) Scott aka Handyman: Received $1000!  

IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE:

 

Feb 15th, 2015 is the next progress payment date in the amount of $1500. Thank you for making your progress payments timely. -WreckWench

What exactly would suggested travel dates be with the Bali add-on, please?  Any ballpark number on the Bali expenses?  Still hope to be able to make it.  Just need to grind through the details...