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2011-05/06: Dominica!!! Here we Come!!! May 25- Jun 1 (up to 6/3)


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#1 WreckWench

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Posted 15 February 2011 - 10:15 PM

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DOMINICA BABY!!! MEMORIAL DAY WEEK FOR $1100 + airfare!!! Join us May 25 to Jun 1 2011 for 7 nights 5 days 2 tank boat diving + unlimted shorediving (can be extended IF you have someone who wants to book the same dates as you or you do a single occupancy for any days we can't find you a roomie)! FINALLY WE ARE DOING DOMINICA...not sure when we'll do it again so join us this Memorial Day Weekend!!! :cool1:

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HURRY!!! WE ARE TAKING THE ENTIRE HOTEL AT CASTLE COMFORT....all 9 Double Bed Rooms for 18 SPOTS & 5 King/Queens for 5 singles (or more if couples wish to share a queen/king bed) for a total of 23 PEOPLE MAX (possibly more if we have any couples)!!! Availability: LIMITED BY ROOM TYPE SO MUST SPECIFY WHEN BOOKING: 9 Double Bed Rooms of which 8 spots are oceanview (+$105) and 10 spots are garden view and 5 King/Queens of which 1 spot/room is oceanview (+210) and 4 spot/rooms are gardenview people. Due to this FABULOUS SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY PRICES these spots will not last long! Join us for Memorial Day in Dominica! This holiday pkg is LOADED with 2 boat dives a day, UNLIMITED SPECTACULAR SHORE DIVING, Breakfast, 2 FREE Dinners, 5 FREE Lunch Vouchers up to $10 per day, taxes and transfers! The pkg includes a wonderful get away at a resort with the BEST resident dive shop ON THE WATER AND PART OF THE HOTEL! CASTLE COMFORT has it ALL!!! :cool1: We have not dove in Dominica yet...but many of our members have and RAVE ABOUT THIS PHENOMINAL DESTINATION!!! Due to the popularity of this great English speaking location for such a great price these spots will not last long! This will be a SELL OUT TRIP! So hurry...Premier Members & Above will have exclusive booking for 7 days until Feb 22, 2011 and then if any spots are left it will be open to our basic members. Now's a good time to upgrade...and you'll get $25 back if you file for it after this trip (Form in the forms forum)! Castle Comfort Dive Lodge will be our Home Away from Home for the week!

FULL PRICING & OFFICIAL AVAILABILITY BY ROOM/PKG TYPE:
7 Nights 5 days of 2 tank boat dives + UNLIMITED SPECTACULAR SHOREDIVING + (2) SD Parties & Dinners + (5) $10 lunch vouchers for use at Castle Comfort Included + Easy access to restaurants, bars and fun hangouts + and swimming pool + School/LIFE Supplies Distribution to a local orphanage/foster home + Hotel Taxes + Service Charges + Transfers from Airport to Hotel and back

Double Occupancy Garden view: 10 Divers @ $1100 per person with 1 spot available. 10 are taken!

Double Occupancy Ocean view: 8 Divers @ $1205 per person with 7 spots available. 1 are taken!

Double Occupancy Garden view: Non-Divers @ $799 per person with availability per above bookings.

Double Occupancy Ocean view: Non-Divers @ $904 per person with availability per above bookings.

Single Occupancy Garden view King/Queen: 4 Divers @ $1463 per person with 4 spots available (or 2x if couples) 0 are taken!

Single Occupancy Ocean view King/Queen: 1 Diver @ $1673 per person with 1 spots available (or 2x if a couple) 0 are taken!

Single Occupancy Garden view King/Queen: Non-Divers @ $1097 per person with availability per above bookings.

Single Occupancy Oceanview King/Queen: Non-Divers @ $1307 per person with availability per above bookings.


Want to stay longer?? You can add 1 more night/day +1 more day of 2 tank diving: only $TBD regular price $TBD SD Price d/o or $TBD regular price $TBD SD Price s/o Or $TBD d/o Room Only and $TBD Room Only s/o


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Who's Going: CLICK HERE!!! or See Post #2
PRICE SUMMARY: 7 nights 5 days of 2 tank dive + Breakfast daily + 2 FREE Dinners + 5 FREE Lunch Vouchers @ $10 each for as low as $1100 includes transfers, taxes, a/c'd room double occupancy. PLUS UNLIMITED SHORE DIVING...the BEST on the Island!!! But wait.... Pay in full by Feb 22, 2011 and get $50 off the price of the trip or A FREE DOLPHIN/WHALE TRIP worth $58....that is right...$50 off making it as low as $1050* for gardenview double rooms for anyone who pays in full by Feb 22, 2011 or a FREE DOLPHIN/WHALE TOUR valued at $58. *assumes booking and paying in full before Feb 22 Midnight CST and no more than 10 people or 5 rooms for this price. King/Queens are more ONLY as S/O (same price as d/o if a couple) and will still include $50 per person discount if paid in full by 2-22-11 or FREE Whale/Dolphin Tour valued at $58. See below for full details and other pricing options.

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date: $1100-$FREE Whale/Dolpin Tour early pay = $1100 PAID IN FULL + $120 Nitrox (10 tanks)PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: $1100 -$FREE WHALE/DOLPIN DIVE early payment (pd by Feb 22 for $FREE WHALE TOUR & in Feb for FREE PUP CD PAID
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $120 for 10 tanks for Trip Dives: $120 PAID
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - REC'D SD Survey - REC'D SD Ins Summary - REC'D
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance: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.
Flight Details: OVERNITE in MIAMI May 24 then via MIA to DominicaYES PD
[/color]Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): SURE!!! WIll sign up later!
Other: Paid for trip in time for FREE Whale Tour discount and FREE SCUBA CD from Pup!


2. YOUR FIRST NAME & SCREEN NAME HERE
Payments Summary To Date: we will list as we receive it
7nite/5day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $120 for 10 Trip Dives: yes or no
Whale Tour $58
: yes or no
D/O or S/O: choose one
Garden View or Ocean View: choose one
Documents: SD Waiver - _____ SD Survey - _____ SD Ins Summary - _____ we will list as we receive these
Dive Insurance Current: dive insurance is mandatory: list vendor & policy #
Trip Insurance: choose one
a. I have 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.
Flight Details: list date, flight & time of arrival & departure on DOM
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: [/quote]


Trip Instructor: Bruce aka ScubaShafer (if he would be so kind!) ;}
Trip Videographer:
Trip Photographer:


Those Wanting Classes:
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Those wanting to Dive A Cochran for DAN Research for FREE and chance at great deal if buying one!:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Teresa aka Mermaid Lady
3.

Those wanting to participate in SD's Rent-A-Buddy program (limited # of Participants):
1.
2.

Those Celebrating a Milestone on this Trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc):
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Those wanting to do a Boat Night Dive for $66
1. Kamala aka wreckwench
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Those Wanting to Do the Whale/Dolpin Tour on Sunday at 2pm $58:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench- Pd via early booking discount or via cash (must specify)
2. Sandra aka ScubaSandra - Pd via early booking discount
3. Deb aka deb4diving - Pd via early booking discount
4. Lynne aka diverLynne - Pd via early booking discount
5. Deborah aka divewhileyoucan - Pd via early booking discount
6. Kim aka finGrabber - Pd via cash
7. Teresa aka Mermaid Lady - Pd via cash
8. Kathy aka KathyK - Pd via cash
9.


Those REALLY interested but can't commit yet:

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Waiting List:

NOTE: Currently we have spots available so there is no waiting list.

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SCHEDULED 7 Night /8 DAY ITINERARY:
While OUR personal Dominica Experience may vary due to weather and conditions, the outline below will give you a good feel for the exciting week in store for us!

Days Prior to start of our trip: If you wish to arrive early or want to combine other diving or touring adventures in conjunction with this one let us know. We can add days to the FRONT or the END of your week as well as several days of local site seeing on this amazing island.NOTE:
May 24th, 2011: Most of you will have to fly into either Miami or San Juan and overnight both in and out to make the flights work. ONLY those who can originate out of MIA or JFK can make it to Dominica and back in one day of travel. So for those who want to arrive in Miami early...I'll be routing via Miami and will look into hotels at the airport and help with rooming etc. If you wish to route via San Juan we will help with roomies but will not make the hotel bookings in SJU. SO JUST LET US KNOW SO WE CAN HELP YOU!!!
May 25th, 2011: This will be the official ARRIVAL date in Dominica and the evening of our first group Dinner!
May 26-30, 2011: These 5 days will be our group package 2 tank dives off the boats. (2 dives starting at 8:45am until 1pm.) There is AMAZING shorediving many believe the best on the island in FRONT of our hotel! Breakfast is included daily and is available at 7:30am on premises as is lunch. You each have a $10 Lunch voucher for 5 days of lunch at Castle Comfort. We subsidized the local lunch fare to help everyone be together to plan afternoon diving teams. Or you can then take a quick siesta, shop, relax or head up or down the beach after the day is finished. Dinner is on your own in one of Dominica's MANY AND DELICIOUS eating establishments and follows our resident Happy Hours. TWO Dinners will be included in the pkg current set for our first day of arrival the 25th and Friday May 27th. We are sandwiched in by 2 hotels with restaurants and its a $1 bus fare to downtown.
May 29 Sunday: Our Whale & Dolphin Tour will be at 2pm SHARP today. We will try to charter the whole boat! Dominica is the WHALE WATCHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!!! - Come see why!
May 31, 2011: This day will be free for activities and sightseeing or just cleaning gear, packing or relaxing.
Other Activities: Throughout the week you can do local sightseeing, tours and activities such as kayacking, hiking, sight seeing and exploring the island. We will spend a great deal of time on the island as we experience the amazing diversity of this Caribbean Gem. At some time during the week we'll go to the orphanage or foster home and try to personally bring our school & life supplies to the children. These interactions with the kids are usually very moving and powerful...don't miss it! Since this will be our last night we can use our last group dinner to celebrate the fantastic week of diving and fun or make other arrangements and use the group dinner a bit earlier!
June 1, 2011: This is departure day and most flights back to the US will not be early enough to complete your travel in one day. Do keep approx $35 for your exit tax out of the country.
Additional Tours: If you want to book add'l tours during our trip let us know! We'll have a full list of other options posted soon.
DAYS AFTER JUNE 1st: For those who opt for the add'l extra days your departure date will vary but the process will be the same.

[quote name='More about Diving with Whales & Sharks' date=' Dominica:'] More Species seen here than ANYWHERE with 95% Success in Whale Sightings! Dominica is blessed with an abundance of both resident and visiting cetaceans - pods of Spinner and Spotted Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales, False Orcas and at least a dozen other species. Whales and Dolphins are sighted so frequently in these waters that Dominica is widely considered to be one of the best areas in the Caribbean for encounters with these fascinating creatures. We are the only company that have directional hydrophones to locate and listen to these animals. Join us on our whale-watching excursions. Watch as they break the surface of the water. Listen to the rhythmic sounds of their clicking communication as you relax on our fast, hydrophone-equipped catamarans. See if YOU can identify the over 20 different species of WHALES alone found in the warm waters of Dominica!!! THIS IS A MUST DO EXCURSION!!!

Shore Diving As mentioned the shore diving opportunities are endless and some of the best our in front of the hotel! So you will be able to DIVE DIVE DIVE!!!Night Diving We can do a boat night dive for $66 per person if paid in advance if we get a minimum of 6 people. Max Depth: 20-130ft but mostly very easy and shallow diving Water Temp: ave 82+ degrees F Air Temp: High 80's to low 90's degrees F Weather: May is EXTREMELY nice weather wise in Dominica. And it has LOTS of BATFISH! [/quote]

PRICE INCLUDES:
• 7 nights/5 diving days d/o or s/o in GARDEN VIEW OR OCEAN VIEW rooms
• Breakfast included daily
• 2 FREE Dinners
• 5 Lunch Vouchers worth $10 each for use in Castle Comfort Reataurant on dive days (you simply pay any balance...sorry no refunds from the amout if not used in full)
• Dive shop onsite and use of hotel swimming pool
• Orpahange or Foster Home School Supplies Delivery
• SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
• Transfers from Airport to the resort and back
• Hotel Taxes & Service Charges
• Air fills, tanks, lead and weight belt
• Restaurant for Breakfast and Lunch and Dinner conveniently located in hotel
• SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours (Don't forget to bring a bottle of your favorite booze(s)
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available

NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare to Dominica DOM
• Food and beverages except for group Dinners/meals as stated above
• Optional Sightseeing Tours in Dominica: TBA
• Nitrox upgrade ($120 for the week's 10 pkg boat dives payable before the trip)
• $2 per tank mandatory marine park fee to be billed to your room.
• Rental, instruction and retail charges (SD will most likely have an instructor on this trip so consider doing that cert you've always wanted!)
• Resort and Diving gratuities usually 15% of base pkg (these monies go to the divemasters, boat captains and the boat crew as well as the hotel staff.)
• TRIP Insurance is OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. If you miss the Flight to Dominica DOM you MAY be able to catch a flight the next day but they run full and may have to wait an extra day 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-insuring. (see the end of this post for 2 great insurance links) • 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 to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are cared for. We recommend both Diver's Alert Network please use reference #1603080 or Dive Assure and get your Dive Insurance and Trip Insurance in one policy pls reference us via the dropdown menu. (see the end of this post for 2 great insurance links)
• 3% non-cash fee on all payments per transaction that are made via credit card and/or all non-cash tranactions

OPTIONAL TOURS/EXCURSIONS/PRICING:
Extra Night + 1 day of additional 2 tank dives Add-On Price to this diving pkg: $TBD d/o or $TBD s/o (can't guarantee d/o for extra days but will help you find someone to share with)
Extra Night NO DIVING including tax Add-On Price to this diving pkg with NO diving: $TBD d/o or $TBD s/o (can't guarantee d/o for extra days but will help you find someone to share with)
Non-diver discount: See prices in main portion of post.
Nitrox pricing: $120 for the pkg dives (Not worth it for the shorediving as it is so shallow)
Dive equipment rental: Wet suit, regulator/octopus, computer, Buoyancy compensator, mask/snorkel/fins. Please inquire in advance to ensure adequate supplies.

[quote name='RENTAL PRICING']BCD $TBD
Regulators $TBD
Wetsuits $TBD
Mask/Snorkel $TBD
Snorkel Set $TBD
Fins $TBD
Dive Lights $TBD
Tank $TBD
Package Special (2 or more pieces) $TBD[/quote]

Single Supplement Standard Rooms: - See pkg prices above which includes the taxes
Oceanview Upgrade: $105 per person D/O or $210 S/O which includes the taxes - See pkg prices above which includes the taxes
Night Boat Dives: $66 if paid in advance need 6 people

DISCOUNTS:
• Price includes a cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card. (E-checks via our payment link do not incur this fee nor do they cost you anything via our Secure Online Payment GateWay however credit card payments still do!)
• $25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels (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. PLEASE follow the directions on the form for proper submission & processing.)
• Sign up and pay for this trip in full by Feb 22, 2011 and receive an early bird booking discount of $50 cash at time of booking if paid in full OR receive a FREE Whale & Dolphin Tour worth $58.
• Add'l $25 Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom.
• Deposit is a $500 per person non-refundable deposit. (Deposit can be refunded via claims on your trip insurance if you have to cancel or by selling your spot to a non-SD.com member, however you must ask SD for help. Note: Manifest, airline and other passenger change fees may apply even if you sell your spot.)

TRANSFERS:
Transfers are included from the Dominica Airport to the hotel.

AIRFARE:
Most divers choose to book their own air so they an use miles, their preferred carrier or because they have more time to search out deals. If you wish for SingleDivers.com to research and/or book your airfare ticket for you we are happy to do so for a $25 administrative fee.

AIR & WATER TEMPS:
Month: May & Jun
Water: low to mid 80's
Air Temperature During Day: 80's to 90's degrees F
Air Temperature At Night: high 70's degrees F


VISA/PASSPORT INFORMATION:
Dominica is a country that is easy to fly in and out of for Americans and most Europeans. You only need a passport for legal entry and exit WITH 6 months left on it after your return and adequate pages to allow it to be stamped.

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 NEW 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 $500 non-refundable deposit or get the $100 early payment deal with payment in full by Sept 29th 2010.) - To post on the site you need to register as a member of the site. Registration is free or if you want to upgrade, premier membership levels are available for as little as $35 a year and you can get $25 back after the trip as a member rebate. Click here to learn more.
2. Fill out the Trip Rooming & Diving Survey plus the SingleDivers.com Medical Liability Release & Insurance Summary form which you'll find 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.)
3. 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 with me please contact me and I'll gladly try to work with you.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. You are responsible for all info in the thread. We try to keep our FAQ and Important Updates posts #2 & #3 updated to make it easier for you but you are responsible for monitoring the thread for all updates. As the trip gets closer we'll open a private forum for all trip goers to answer last minute questions & provide last minute details. For sure monitor the thread the last 30 days prior to your trip for last minute updates and information.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. PLEASE SEND ALL DOCUMENTS ONLY TO TRIPS@SINGLEDIVERS.COM as I do not regularly check trip documentation emails, rather leaving it to our awesome volunteers who help me with our trips. :thankyou:


PAYMENT OPTIONS:
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 State us AA if using an internation 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.


PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
ASAP: $500 non-refundable deposit in order to secure a spot. No spot will be secured until money is rec'd via our Secure Payment Gateway. (See link along top, on home page and in my signature line.)

PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
PRICE SUMMARY: as little as $1100 d/o for 7 night/8 day 2 boat dives per day + UNLIMITED SUPERIOR SHOREDIVING + transfers + taxes + $35 Departure Taxes & Airport Security (payable when leaving Dominica) + any optional tours or add-ons OR as low as $1050* if paid in time to qualify for our early booking special.
*assumes payment in full by Feb 22, 2011 d/o for this price or you can get FREE Whale & Dolphin Tour worth $58. See above for full details and other pricing options.

a. 2-20-11 $500 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot payable only via SD's payment link.
b. Pay in FULL by Feb 22, 2011 for either $50 cash discount taken at time of booking & payment in full or (1) FREE Whale & Dolphin Tour valued at $58.
c. 03-20-11: $600 if d/o gardenview or ANY PACKAGE BALANCE OWED if you choose another pkg option. (SIGN UP MUST include pkg option for booking to be valid.)
d. 04-20-11: ALL EXTRAS DUE...Nitrox fee of $120, $58 Whale & Dolphin Tour fee, extra days and any add'l tours booked are due.
Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure. Missing payments can forfeit your spot to the next person on the waiting list.

Discounts:
FREE Scuba CD for everyone booked and paid in full by the end of Feb!
$50 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS or FREE Whale & Dolphin Tour worth $58 for anyone that pays in full before Feb 22, 2011
SD Premier Membership Rebate: ($25) rebate for SD premier or above after the trip if you file for it. (Its in the forms forum link in my signature.)
Cash Discount: Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash form of payment.

TRIP INSURANCE VS GAMBLING LOSSES:
Hey folks if you are gamblers and opt to NOT take out trip insurance that is great! However please understand that neither the resort/dive operator nor SingleDivers.com can help you out with your gambling losses. SD.com accepts a huge amount of liability to fill ALL the trips we run OR EAT THE SPOTS. :-D I can assure you that I have paid plenty of gambling losses over the years. But I won't gamble with my life (I have both DAN and DIVE ASSURE for Dive Insurance) and I won't gamble with my trips...(I have the annual policy by DIVE ASSURE which covers ALL MY DIVE TRIPS!)
So the choice is yours....bet on no hurricanes, no accidents, no illness, no deaths in the family, no job loss, no immediate death/injury to yourself* ...and laugh in the end when your bet pays off. But when it does not...PLEASE :pray: PLEASE :pray: PLEASE do not expect the resort nor dive operator nor SingleDivers.com to refund your money because your bet did not pan out. :wakawaka:
NOTE: One of the reason's we have you finalize your extras and pay for everything by 30-60 days out is so you have more flexability getting trip insurance. Please take a moment TODAY to do this important task. ;) *If you think it can't happen to you please think again...sadly it happens A LOT!!


IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES: CLICK HERE!!! or check the 3rd post for updates


PLEASE obtain trip insurance - IT IS OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS TRIP ...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. REMEMBER IF YOU MISS A DAY….YOU MISS A LOT! You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc .

Click here for a free quote from CSA Travel Protection or to purchase online!

or

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!

PLEASE obtain DIVE insurance - IT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS TRIP ...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. Even if you have insurance that you think covers DIVING ACCIDENTS and air lifts…it is CHEAP to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are cared for.

Click here for Diver's Alert Network and use our reference ID 1603080.

or

DIVE ASSURE ... get BOTH TRIP & DIVE insurance in one convenient package

Edited by scubaclint, 21 May 2011 - 03:26 PM.


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#2 WreckWench

WreckWench

    Founder? I didn't know we lost her!

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  • Logged Dives:5000+

Posted 16 February 2011 - 12:10 AM

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#. BOOKING TEMPLATE - YOUR FIRST NAME & SCREEN NAME HERE
Payments Summary To Date: we will list as we receive it
7nite/5day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $120 for 10 Trip Dives: yes or no
Whale Tour $58
: yes or no
D/O or S/O: choose one
Garden View or Ocean View: choose one
Documents: SD Waiver - _____ SD Survey - _____ SD Ins Summary - _____ we will list as we receive these
Dive Insurance Current: dive insurance is mandatory: list vendor & policy #
Trip Insurance: choose one
a. I have 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.
Flight Details: list date, flight & time of arrival & departure on DOM
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other:


Officially on the List:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date: $1205-$FREE Whale/Dolphin Tour early pay = $1205 PAID IN FULL + $120 Nitrox (10 tanks)PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: $1205 -$FREE WHALE/DOLPHIN DIVE early payment (pd by Feb 22 for $FREE WHALE TOUR & in Feb for FREE PUP CD PAID
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $120 for 10 tanks for Trip Dives: Yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22): free whale tour
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Ocean View
Documents: SD Waiver - REC'D SD Survey - REC'D SD Ins Summary - REC'D
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance:a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: OVERNITE in MIAMI May 24 then via MIA to Dominica YES PD
[/color]Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): SURE!!! WIll sign up later!
Other: Paid for trip in time for FREE Whale Tour discount. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

2. Sandra aka ScubaSandra
Payments Summary To Date:
$1100 + $120 PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg:
$1100 double occupancy
Extra Days/Nights:
no
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives:
YES $120 PAID IN FULL
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid in full by Feb 22):
free whale tour
D/O or S/O:
D/O
Garden View or Ocean View:
Garden View
Documents: SD Waiver -
Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN #1909772
Trip Insurance:
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details:
overnight in Miami
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Whale watch - early discount
Other
: Paid for trip in time for FREE Whale Tour discount. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

3. Debra aka deb4diving
Payments Summary To Date:
$1100 trip + $120 nitrox PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg:
7nights-5day package
Extra Days/Nights:
no
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives:
Yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid in full by Feb 22): free whale tour
D/O or S/O:
D/O
Garden View or Ocean View:
Garden View
Documents: SD Waiver -
Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: yes-DAN
Trip Insurance:
will get b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details:
5/25 AA4834 arr 2:20pm, 6/1 AA4835 dpt 2:55pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): interested in night dive
Other:Paid for trip in time for FREE Whale Tour discoun. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

4. Bruce aka ScubaShafer
Payments Summary To Date:
$1100 trip + $120 nitrox + $105 Upgrade PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: Yes
Extra Days/Nights:
No
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives:
Yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22): $50 Cash Discount
D/O or S/O:
D/O
Garden View or Ocean View:
Ocean View
Documents: SD Waiver -
Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance Current:
DAN - Yes
Trip Insurance:
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details:
5/25 AA4834 arr 2:20pm, 6/1 AA4835 dpt 2:55pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other:
Paid for trip in time for $50 cash discount. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

5. Sanja aka Pisces1961
Payments Summary To Date: $1100 trip + $120 nitrox + $105 Upgrade PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg:yes
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22): $50 cash discount
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Ocean View
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey -Rec'd SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance Current: DAN - yes
Trip Insurance:c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly. YES
Flight Details: 5/25 AA4834 Arr 2:20pm; 6/1 AA4835 Dpt 2:55pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):

Other: Paid for trip in time for $50 cash discount. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

6. Lynne aka diverLynne
Payments Summary To Date: $1100 trip + $120 nitrox PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: yes
Extra Days/Nights:no
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: Yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22): Free whale tour
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Garden View
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: yes
Trip Insurance: c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: AA May 25 arrival, departure AA June 1
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: Paid for trip in time for FREE Whale Tour discount. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

8. Deborah aka divewhileyoucan
Payments Summary To Date: $1,100 trip PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: Not sure
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid in full by Feb 22): Free whale tour
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View
: Garden view
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: Yes, DAN
Trip Insurance: Probably b b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: 5/25 AA4834 arr 2:20pm, 6/1 AA4835 dpt 2:55pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: Paid for trip in time for FREE Whale Tour discount. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

9. Paul aka Pault
Payments Summary To Date:
$1,100 trip PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: Yes
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives:
No
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid in full by Feb 22):
No
D/O or S/O:
D/O
Garden View or Ocean View
:
Garden View
Documents: SD Waiver -
Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN Preferred
Trip Insurance:
a. I have 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.
Flight Details:
Arr Sun 5/22/11
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
none
Other:
Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

10. Kimmie aka finGrabber
Payments Summary To Date: $500 deposit+$300 prog pmt
7nite/5day Pkg: yes
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: Yes $120
Whale Tour $58: Yes
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Garden view
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current:
Trip Insurance: c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: 5/25 AA4838 Arr 2:14pm, 6/1 AA4839 Dpt 2:50pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other
: overnight in San Juan on the 24th and an overnight in Miami on the 1st. Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

12. Kathy aka Splashy Babe
Payments Summary To Date: $350+$150 dep + $963 prog pmt
7nite/5day Pkg: yes, May 24-May 31
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $120 for 10 Trip Dives: no
Whale Tour $58
: yes
D/O or S/O: Single occupancy
Garden View or Ocean View: garden view if available
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey -Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: pending
Trip Insurance: choose one
a. I have 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.
Flight Details: 5/24 AA #4834 arr 2:20PM; 5/31 AA #4835 dpt 2:55PM
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

13. Rosa aka Divegirl412
Payments Summary To Date: $1673 trip+$120 Nitrox+$58 Whale tour +$55.33 cc fee PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: May 28-June 3
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $120 for 10 Trip Dives: Yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Whale Tour $58: yes $58 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: Single occupancy
Garden View or Ocean View: Ocean view King/Queen
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: Yes, DAN #1558011
Trip Insurance: a. I have insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: 5/28 AA #4834 arr 2:20PM; 6/3 AA #4835 dpt 2:55PM
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other:


Payment & Docs in Cyber Space:

7. Larry aka orcaman
Payments Summary To Date:
7nite/5day Pkg: This one
Extra Days/Nights: Probably not
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: Yes $120
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22)
:
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Garden view
Documents: SD Waiver - _____ SD Survey - _____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance Current: DAN, yes
Trip Insurance: Not sure yet
a. I have 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.
Flight Details:
5/25 AA4838 Arr 2:14pm, 6/1 AA4839 Dpt 2:50pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Usually done on site, been there 6 times
Other: Signed up in Feb & qualifies for FREE SCUBA CD from Pup! Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!

11. Teresa aka Mermaid Lady
Payments Summary To Date: $1100 trip + $178 Nitrox & Whale tour PAID IN FULL
7nite/5day Pkg: Yes PAID IN FULL
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $120 for 10 Trip Dives: yes $120 PAID IN FULL
Whale Tour $58: yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Garden view
Documents: SD Waiver - _____ SD Survey - _____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance Current: DAN - Preferred
Trip Insurance: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: 5/25 Arrive 02:20 PM OVERNIGHT IN SAN JUAN Depart 06/01 04:35 PM (see Rovia Itinerary 220561)
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: Would like to use a Cochran Computer Signed up before 3/30, eligible for FREE ocean view upgrade!




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#3 WreckWench

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 04:14 AM

LOOK HERE FOR ONGOING IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES:

1. 1-16-11 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above "First Dibs" booking until 2-22-11 Midnight CST.

2. 4-1-11 Where are you laying over, Miami or San Juan? We can help with rooms and rooming. (see post #88)

3. 5-23-11 Rooming for extra nights has been completed (see post # 142)

4. 5-23-11 Oceanview upgrade winners announced! (see post # 143)



FAQ - CHECK HERE OFTEN TO AVOID READING ALL THE POSTS IN THIS THREAD!

Q. Why the big deal over trip insurance and when do I have to buy it if I want it?
A. 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. Therefore we will be STRONGLY ENCOURAGING you to buy trip insurance and consider an annual plan like Dive Assure (link at end of first post) to cover all those unexpected things that would otherwise cause you to lose most if not all of your vacation monies. NOTE: The last possible date to buy insurance is before the last payment is due so 90 days before the trip UNLESS YOU PAY IN FULL FOR ANY EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS.

Q. I am new to the single divers website and am interested in getting some more information about your trips. I was looking at this trip but have a few questions. 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 55, 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.

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!

Q. Do I need to sign in as a 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.

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 new secure online web payment gateway. Simply click on the CLICK HERE TO PAY LINK along the top, on the SingleDivers.com homepage and in my signature below 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 fax # in my signature line. 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 $25 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 $25 fee to your total invoice. We are sorry that we were not able to get air discounts for Bonaire as we have in past years.

Q. Can I get a Rent-A-Buddy for this trip...how does it work?
A. Yes you can rent-a-buddy for the trip...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 $50 per day or $150 for the week. 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.

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 use 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.

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 totebags 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 tours, important tips & tidbits, etc?

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 this 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. 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. :respect:


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 is the cost for Rental Equipment?

Rental Equipment: TBA

Full Scuba Package - (does not include computer) $35 per day, $150 per week
Regulator Package - with gauges, octo & inflator $12 per day, $60 per week
Computer - $75 per week
BCD - $12 per day, $60 per week
Full body Wetsuit - $9 per day, $40 per week (3/2)
Hooded Vest - $8 per day, $30 per week (3mm)
Gauge Combo - Pressure & Depth - $5 per day, $25 per week
Compass - $5 per day, $25 per week
Mask & Snorkel - $5 per day, $25 per week
Fins - $20 per week
Dive Light - $20 per week
Laser lights - $13 ea.
Light Sticks - $3 ea.
DIN/Yoke Adaptor (very limited availability) - $20 per week
Pony bottle & Regulator - $20 per day, $50 per week

Q. Do you have individual gear lockers?

A. No, we have an equipment room with racks. The entire room is locked. Our guests have 24/7 access to this room.

Q. Do divers need locks for the lockers?

A. No

Q. How do the divers handle gear cleaning and storage?

A. All this will be explained when they arrive. Storage is in the equipment room. All have access to this. They handle wet suits, camera and camera equipment. Everything else, our staff takes care of. Our staff load and off-load and store our clients' equipment.

Edited by scubaclint, 23 May 2011 - 03:09 PM.


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2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
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#4 WreckWench

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 04:19 AM

This trip is officially open! :wakawaka:

Please follow the booking directions in RED very carefully and summarized below. You must read everything in the first post and follow this thread for ongoing trip updates. We promise to keep the first 3 posts updated so it is easier for you to keep track of trip details, your status in the booking process and ongoing trip updates.

We look forward to having you joining us on this trip! It really will be amazing! :teeth:



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 NEW 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 $500 non-refundable deposit or get the $100 early payment deal with payment in full by Feb 22nd 2011.) - To post on the site you need to register as a member of the site. Registration is free or if you want to upgrade, premier membership levels are available for as little as $35 a year and you can get $25 back after the trip as a member rebate. Click here to learn more.
2. Fill out the Trip Rooming & Diving Survey plus the SingleDivers.com Medical Liability Release & Insurance Summary form which you'll find 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.)
3. 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 with me please contact me and I'll gladly try to work with you.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. You are responsible for all info in the thread. We try to keep our FAQ and Important Updates posts #2 & #3 updated to make it easier for you but you are responsible for monitoring the thread for all updates. As the trip gets closer we'll open a private forum for all trip goers to answer last minute questions & provide last minute details. For sure monitor the thread the last 30 days prior to your trip for last minute updates and information.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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Posted 16 February 2011 - 08:08 AM

Sandra AKA ScubaSandra
Payments Summary To Date: will pay today 2-16
7nite/5day Pkg: $1100 double occupancy
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: no
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid in full by Feb 22):
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View:
Documents: SD Waiver - SD Survey - SD Ins Summary - will emial today 2-16
Dive Insurance Current:Yes, DAN
Trip Insurance:
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: overnight in Miama - PD
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Whale watch - early discount
Other

I have no idea if I have done this correctly or not.

#6 deb4diving

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 08:40 AM

Debra aka deb4diving
Payments Summary To Date: $1100 paid in full-free whale/dolphin tour early pay
7nite/5day Pkg: 7nights-5day package
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: $120-paid in full
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid in full by Feb 22):
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View:
Documents: SD Waiver - SD Survey - SD Ins Summary - will send
Dive Insurance Current: yes-DAN
Trip Insurance: will get
a. I have 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.
Flight Details: will send soon
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: interested in night dive
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Posted 16 February 2011 - 09:03 AM

Awesome ladies!!! We are off to a good start! You must tell me if you want d/o garden or ocean view rooms. ALSO you must tell us if you want the free whale tour or the $50 cash discount. Thank you! Kamala

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#8 Landlocked Dive Nut

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 09:08 AM

Kamala, I am going to add those questions to the Sign-up Template so future attendees know they have to answer them. After Feb 22, I will remove the option from the template.
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#9 deb4diving

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 09:24 AM

Awesome ladies!!! We are off to a good start! You must tell me if you want d/o garden or ocean view rooms. ALSO you must tell us if you want the free whale tour or the $50 cash discount. Thank you! Kamala

Hey-gardenview, $50 discount on whale tour.
will do forms tonight at home(can't at work).
However, paid in full +nitro this morning.
Thanks,
Debra

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 09:55 AM

Thank you Tammy! So Deb you want the free whale tour (which by the way is worth $58) OR you can have $50 cash off the price. Thank you! k

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#11 ScubaShafer

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 10:11 AM

Bruce - ScubaShafer
Payments Summary To Date: $1100 Garden View D/O - 50 Discount + 120 Nitrox = $1170 paid in full by eCheck.
7nite/5day Pkg: Yes
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: Yes
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22): $50 Cash Discount
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Garden View
Documents: SD Waiver - SD Survey - SD Ins Summary -
Dive Insurance Current: DAN - Yes
Trip Insurance: I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: AA 639 MIA - SJU, AA 4834 SJU - DOM May 25 @ 14:20
AA 4835 DOM - SJU June 1 @ 14:55, AA 1736 SJU - MIA
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other:

Edited by ScubaShafer, 16 February 2011 - 10:13 AM.

It's a GR8 day to be alive!

"Good things come to those who wait." Heinz - 1980s
"Good things come to those who wait." Guinness - 1990s
"Good things come to those with weights." ScubaShafer - 2008

#12 Pisces1961

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 10:13 AM

Sanja aka Pisces1961
Payments Summary To Date: Paid in full via e-check $1050 + $120 = $1170
7nite/5day Pkg: yes
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $120 for Trip Dives: yes , paid $120
Free Whale Tour, or $50 Cash Discount (if paid by Feb 22): $50 cash discount
D/O or S/O: D/O
Garden View or Ocean View: Garden View
Documents: SD Waiver - SD Survey - SD Ins Summary -
Dive Insurance Current: DAN - yes
Trip Insurance:
a. I have insurance that covers this trip already. NO
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip. NO
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly. YES
Flight Details: AA #639 : MIA to SJU , AA 4834 SJU to DOM 5/25/11 at 14:20 ; AA 4835 : DOM to SJU 06/01/11 at 14:55 than AA 1736 SJU to MIA
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other:

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#13 WreckWench

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 10:31 AM

And here I thought you and Sanja would take an oceanview room! ;)

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#14 scubasandra

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 11:01 AM

Awesome ladies!!! We are off to a good start! You must tell me if you want d/o garden or ocean view rooms. ALSO you must tell us if you want the free whale tour or the $50 cash discount. Thank you! Kamala

I would like D/O garden view room. Yes, I want the free whale watching trip.
I completed the online payment by check early this morning.

#15 ScubaShafer

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Posted 16 February 2011 - 12:55 PM

HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:
1. ... Your spot will ONLY BE CONFIRMED when we receive your $500 non-refundable deposit or get the $100 early payment deal with payment in full by Sept 29th 2010.)

Since you just posted this today, it will be extremely difficult to pay in full by Sept 29th 2010.

Edited by ScubaShafer, 16 February 2011 - 01:03 PM.

It's a GR8 day to be alive!

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"Good things come to those who wait." Guinness - 1990s
"Good things come to those with weights." ScubaShafer - 2008




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