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2011-10: Cayman MAGIC...October 1-8, 2011 + CHEAP MIA/GCM Flight


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Posted 13 May 2011 - 06:47 AM

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Join us for CAYMAN MAGIC!!! October 1-8, 2011 FOR $1495 + airfare!!! (You can also use our Contract Air for $160+taxes from MIA/GCM) Join us October 1-8, 2011 for 7 nights 6 days 2 tank boat diving + UNLIMITED WORLD CLASS SHORE DIVING + (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)! We have never dove Cayman before...and we are not sure when we'll do it again so join us this October for Fun in the Sun and for a little "Rays in The Shade"!!! :cool1:

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HURRY!!! WE ARE TAKING MOST OF COBALT COAST RESORT on Grand Cayman diving with DIVETECH....we have 10 Double Bed Rooms for 20 SPOTS & 4 King/Queens for 4 singles (or more if couples wish to share a queen/king bed) for a total of 24 PEOPLE MAX (possibly more if we have any couples)!!! Availability: LIMITED BY ROOM TYPE SO MUST SPECIFY WHEN BOOKING: 10 Double Bed Rooms and 4 King/Queens. Due to this FABULOUS SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING these spots will not last long! Join us for October in Caymans! This special pkg is LOADED with 2 boat dives a day for 6 days not 5 like most resorts, breakfast, lunch and dinner, taxes and transfers and WORLD CLASS UNLIMITED SHORE DIVING! The pkg includes a wonderful get away at a resort with the BEST resident dive shop on the Island! DiveTech has it ALL!!! :cool1: We have not dove in Cayman yet...but many of our members have and RAVE ABOUT THIS PHENOMENAL DESTINATION!!! Due to the popularity of this great English speaking location and our Miami to Cayman CONTRACT AIR...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 May 21, 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)! Cobalt Coast Inn will be our Home Away from Home for the week!Posted Image

FULL PRICING & OFFICIAL AVAILABILITY BY ROOM/PKG TYPE (FOUND ONLY HERE):

PRICE SUMMARY:
7 Nights 6 days of 2 tank (1) hour boat dives + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + UNLIMITED WORLD CLASS SHORE DIVING on Cobalt Coast & Lighthouse Reef, 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 + access to our FL/Cayman Group Flight Deal

$1495 d/o
Rooming includes a combination of two-bedroom oceanfront/gardenview suites with 2 beds per room and one private bath per two people as well as shared common areas and one-bedroom oceanfront/gardenview suites with 2 beds per room and one private bath. (These are NOT hotel styled rooms!) - Early bookings will qualify for chance at FREE upgrade to oceanview rooms.

$2160 s/o
Single Occupancy rooms are very nice hotel styled rooms with Queen or King beds. - Early bookings will qualify for chance at FREE upgrade to oceanview rooms.

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PRICE INCLUDES:
• 7 nights/6 diving days of 2 (1) Hour boat dives daily d/o or s/o with DiveTech usually to the North Wall staying in the lovely Cobalt Coast Resort
• Unlimited shore diving on boat diving days.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including 15% restaurant gratuity (may be served buffet style)
• Dive shop with lockers for gear very close by and use of hotel swimming pool
• Orphange or Foster Home School Supplies Delivery
• SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
• Transfers from Airport to the resort and back
• 10% accommodation tax and 10% service charge
• Air fills, tanks, lead and weight belt
• Welcome beverage during group orientation meeting
• Welcome tank and weights for check out dive on day of arrival
• 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 Grand Cayman GCM (See our group flight for $160+Taxes)
• Beverages during non-meal periods
• Alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages such as smoothies or a second soft drink during a meal (one soft drink included during meal times)
• Meal plan surcharges (premium items such as steak upgrade for US7.50, extra items such as 2nd dessert or fries at lunch, Sunday BBQ buffet)
• Optional Sightseeing Tours in Grand Cayman: (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS & PRICING)
• Weekly Nitrox Pkg of $85 (includes tanks for shorediving)
• Cf100 tank upgrades: $5 per tank limited to 2 divers only who REALLY need a bigger tank to be allocated by SD.com
• 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 entire dive support staff that make our experience great. We will tip at the end and collect a group tip.)
• TRIP Insurance is OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. If you miss the Flight to Grand Cayman GCM you MAY be able to catch a flight the next day but they run full and you 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 (less than $100) 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 drop down menu. (see the end of this post for these 2 great insurance links)
• 3% non-cash fee on all payments per transaction that are made via credit card and/or all non-cash transactions

AVAILABILITY:

Double Occupancy Diver: 20 Divers @ $1495 per person with 13 spots taken. 7 spots available!

Double Occupancy Non-Diver: Non-Divers @ $1150 per person with availability per above bookings.

Single Occupancy King/Queen Diver: 4 Divers @ $2160 per person with 3 spots taken. 1 spot available!

Single Occupancy King/Queen Non-Diver: Non-Divers @ $1815 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 + breakfast: only $TBD SD Price d/o or $TBD SD Price s/o
Or $TBD d/o Room + Meal Plan Only and $TBD Room + Meal Plan Only s/o

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TRIP ITINERARY:
While OUR personal Grand Cayman 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! Posted Image
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.
Oct 1st, 2011: This will be the official ARRIVAL date in Grand Cayman and the evening of our first group Dinner! You will be able to get weights and tanks and do a complementary shore dive to refresh after your flights.
October 2-7, 2011: These 6 days will be our group package 2 tank dives off the boats. 2 dives starting at 7:45am. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included daily and is available on premises. The pkg includes 2 boat dives for 6 days and all the shore diving your computer will allow you to do! Lunch and Dinner are part of the pkg and follows our resident Happy Hours.
October 7, 2011: This is an optional day of diving which you can take advantage of or take off 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 kayaking, 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'll plan something nice for our group dinner to celebrate the fantastic week of diving and fun.
October 8, 2011: This is departure day and the end of our exciting week in this Gem of the Caribbean. Do keep approx $35 for your exit tax out of the country in case it is not included in your airline ticket.
Additional Tours: If you want to book add'l tours during our trip let us know! We have a full list of other options including Kittiwake, Stingray City, etc.
DAYS AFTER OCTOBER 8th: For those who opt for the add'l extra days your departure date will vary but the process will be the same.

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More on the Hotel:Cobalt Coast is a Cayman Resort, a vacation getaway, located on the Northwest shore of Grand Cayman in a secluded tranquil setting with spectacular views of the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy your meals at our oceanfront restaurant serving American breakfast, lunch and continental style 3-course dinners and linger till sunset. Located off the beaten track, Cobalt Coast Resort is unique in that it is conveniently located with spectacular snorkeling and shore diving access just a few steps from your oceanfront suite. Cobalt Coast Resort and Divetech, our award-winning dive operator, are very proud to have been voted the #1 scuba diving resort in the Caribbean by Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine readers. Readers voted our resort and dive staff as the #1 in the world! Stay and dive or just relax and you too will see why so many guests return. Accommodation: Cobalt Coast Resort introduced the true 1-bedroom oceanfront suite to Grand Cayman. The bedroom in the two room suite is completely separate from a spacious living room overlooking the Caribbean Sea giving you complete privacy and plenty of room to relax and spread out. This configuration sets Cobalt Coast Resort apart from all other hotels.
Dining at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort: Our guests have discovered the value of our all inclusive meal option. It is convenient and it's like having your lunch free! Enjoy a relaxing dinner while watching a spectacular sunset on our spacious pool deck or after your night dive. Enjoy sunset on the ocean. Be sure to join us for Sunday's Bar-B-Que all you can eat lunch buffet - bbq ribs, jerk chicken, 3 salads, vegetarian lasagne, fried plantains, and Mahi served Cayman style! Take a break after the morning 2-tank boat dive, it's easy to enjoy your lunch on our spacious pool deck overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
The Bars:

Shore Diving There is UNLIMITED shorediving due to the reef being so CLOSE to the beach. Night Diving We can do a boat night dive for $TBA per person or with beautiful shorediving options anyone can go night diving with no minimums. We can also do a Kittiwake night dive. NOW THAT MIGHT BE FUN!!! Max Depth: 20-130ft but mostly very easy and shallow diving Water Temp: ave 83+ degrees F Air Temp: High 80's to low 90's degrees F Weather: October is EXTREMELY nice weather wise in Grand Cayman.


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OPTIONAL TOURS/EXCURSIONS/ADD-ON PRICING:

Extra Night + 1 day of additional 2 tank dives + Breakfast 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 + Breakfast NO DIVING including tax 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)
Non-diver discount: See prices in main portion of post.
Nitrox pricing: $85 for the week includes shore diving
Dive equipment rental: Wet suit, regulator/octopus, computer, Buoyancy compensator, mask/snorkel/fins. Please inquire in advance to ensure adequate supplies.

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


Single Supplement Standard Rooms: - See pkg prices above which includes the taxes
Night Boat Dives: TBD

Stingray City - $60 per person (1) tank pm dive:

Can I drive to Stingray City? Not quite. Stingray City has been described as the world's best 12-foot dive. You'll find Stingray City in the shallows Grand Cayman's North South. It is just inside a natural channel that passes through the barrier reef and Barker's National Park crossing the North Sound from Morgan's Harbor to Rum Point located on the other end of the Island. Divetech our dive operator offers a 1-tank afternoon boat dive to Stingray City. You can go as a diver or as a snorkeler. You'll have a chance to interact with the Southern Stingrays and watch our dive instructors "rodeo" them around for their reward - squid. Dive instructors are the only ones that feed the stingrays and the eel.

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NEW! The Wreck of the ex-USS Kittiwake - $100 per person (1) tank pm Dive:


The 251 foot ex-USS Kittiwake, a former US Navy submarine rescue vessel ASR-13 was sunk on the West side of Grand Cayman on January 5, 2011. Join us for an afternoon 1-tank boat trip to dive & explore this new fabulous dive site! The one tank trip guided tour is $100 per person including the marine park entrance medallion, or $60. for snorkelers.

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Lighthouse Point Shore Diving - Available almost anytime for diving - No add'll charge:

Divetech is excited to introduce you to their newest shore diving site at Lighthouse Point at 571 NW Point Road in West Bay. Our new location is around a ½ mile south of our original site. Lighthouse Point has an extremely healthy reef and the abundance of marine life is astounding, along with all the outdoor amenities that you have come to expect from Divetech. The site features a mini-wall from 30 - 60 feet just minutes from shore, and access to the deep wall only 10 minutes off shore. Multiple wave notches, chutes, overhangs and pinnacles make for interesting topography for diving.
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An old anchor (1815 - 1850) plus other artifacts are located in the shallows to check out on your way back in. Lighthouse Point is designated as Historical Shipwreck Site # GC 33, a known archaeological site and just offshore in 15 feet of water you can see an anchor dated between 1815 - 1850's. We ask all guests to please not touch or disturb the anchor, and leave it for future visitors to see.
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Cayman Antique Motor Museum - $15 per person 9-5pm M-Sat:

When in Grand Cayman and staying at Cobalt Coast Resort, we are just a few minutes away from the Cayman Motor Museum where you can see the first car in Grand Cayman a 1905 Cadillac:

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You'll also see the original Bat Mobile - one-of-a-kind

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The Cayman Motor Museum is open to the public from 9am until 5pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. The museum is located in West Bay. Price of Admission:

Adults pay US$15 each* Children (under 12) US$7.50 each*

*Prices may change - please call them directly at (345) 947-7741 to verify current prices **Photos have been used with permission from Cayman Motor Museum

Hell - No add'l Charge:

Hell is located just a few miles from Cobalt Coast Dive Resort. It's about 30 minutes by walking or 5 minutes by car. You can stop off in Hell and meet the Devil himself, Mr. Ivan Farrington. He's quite a character and he'll enjoy the hell out of you stopping by to say hi to him or you can send your post cards from the post office in Hell, Grand Cayman!

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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 May 21, 2011 and receive an early bird booking discount of a FREE Stingray City Tour or $50 cash at time of booking if paid in full and/or get a FREE Pup Morse CD and a CHANCE FOR FREE OCEANVIEW UPGRADE if pay deposit by June 30, 2011
• 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 Grand Cayman Airport to the hotel and back.

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.

We have a contract for Cayman Air from MIA to GCM on Oct 1st and Oct 8th for $160+taxes for these flights. NOTE this pricing ONLY Valid until July 4th unless I pay for the spots:

KX123N 01OCT J MIA/GCM HK24 1230P 155P /E

KX102N 08OCT J GCM/MIA HK24 745A 1005A /E


Seats are allocated by a 'first come first served basis' and we have 24 seats reserved. You may opt out of the air contract and on this trip there is no penalty for doing so nor delay in being able to book your spot even if you do not opt for the air contract.

AIR & WATER TEMPS:
Month: October
Water: 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:
Grand Cayman 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 $50 early payment deal with payment in full by March 26, 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!" HEREor click here to link to the forms. (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 or the type of room you want may no longer be available when you finally clarify for us.
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 post your questions in the thread or 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 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.


PAYMENT TERMS & PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
PRICE SUMMARY: $1495 d/o for 7 night/6 day 2 boat dives per day + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + UNLIMITED SHORE DIVING + transfers + taxes + $35 Departure Taxes & Airport Security (payable when leaving Grand Cayman) + any optional tours or add-ons OR as low as $1449* if paid in time to qualify for our early booking special or Get a FREE Stingray City Tour.
*assumes payment in full by May 21, 2011 d/o for this price AND you can get FREE PUP CD and FREE CHANCE AT AN OCEANVIEW UPGRADE if you make a trip deposit by June 30, 2011. See above for full details and other pricing options.

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.)

a. 5-14-11 $500 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot payable only via SD's payment link.
b. Pay in FULL by May 21, 2011 for either $50 cash discount taken at time of booking & payment in full OR (1) FREE STINGRAY CITY TRIP valued at $60.
c. 06-30-11 $500 progress payment due.
d. 08-01-11 FINAL TRIP PAYMENTS DUE: $499 if d/o or ANY PACKAGE BALANCE OWED if you choose another pkg option. (SIGN UP MUST include pkg option for booking to be valid.)
e. 09-1-11: ALL EXTRAS DUE...Nitrox fee of $85, $60 Stingray City Trip fee, extra days and any add'l tours booked are due.
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.

DISCOUNTS:

$50 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS or FREE STINGRAY CITY TOUR worth $60 for anyone that pays in full before May 21, 2011 or FREE PUP CD and FREE CHANCE AT OCEANVIEW UPGRADE if deposited by June 30th!
SD Premier Membership Rebate: ($25) rebate for SD premier or above after the trip if you file for it within 30 days after the trip. (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 YOU MUST MONITOR IF GOING ON THIS TRIP: 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

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#2 WreckWench

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:19 AM

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Posting sign up template (Please use to provide info we need for you to sign up for this trip):

2. YOUR FIRST NAME & SCREEN NAME HERE
Payments Summary To Date: we will list as we receive it
7nite/6day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg:yes or no
D/O or S/O: 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: 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 in Grand Cayman
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: yes or no
Kittiwake $100: yes or no
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): yes or no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): yes or no
Other: List EVERYTHING extra we need to know



Who's Going: See Below for Summary & Full PAX Details

PRICE SUMMARY: 7 nights 6 days of 2 tank dive + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily + transfers, taxes, a/c'd room double occupancy. PLUS REGISTER & PAY IN FULL FOR THE TRIP BY MAY 21st AND GET A FREE STINGRAY CITY EXPEDITION WORTH $60 or GET $50 CASH OFF THE TRIP PRICE!!! But wait.... Book this trip by June 30, 2011 and get a FREE Pup Morse ScubaRibbean CD and a FREE CHANCE AT AN OCEANVIEW UPGRADEthat is right...A FREE Pup Morse CD and a CHANCE at a FREE OCEANVIEW UPGRADE for anyone who registers for this trip by June 30th, 2011.*assumes booking and paying in full before May 21st Midnight CST and no more than 20 people or 10 rooms for this price. King/Queens are designed more ONLY as S/O (but if a couple pay the same price as d/o) and will still include FREE STINGRAY CITY EXPEDITION or a $50 per person discount if paid in full by 5-21-11 + FREE Pup Morse CD. See below for full details and other pricing options.


Trip Instructor: TBD
Trip Videographer: TBD
Trip Photographer: TBD

Those Wanting Classes:
1.
2.
3.

Those needing rental gear:
1. Lisa aka GunnaBDiver? - BCD
2.
3.



Those wanting to Dive A Cochran for DAN Research for FREE and chance at great deal if buying one!:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Lisa aka GunnaBDiver?
3.

Those wanting to participate in SD's Rent-A-Buddy program (limited # of Participants):
1. Ellen aka TCDamsel - paid
2. Lisa aka GunnaBDiver?

Those Celebrating a Milestone on this Trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc):
1.
2.

Those wanting Nitrox
1. Kamala aka Wreckwench - PAID
2. Tina aka Libra89 - PAID
3. Dave aka Dave L - PAID
4. Scot aka Handyman - PAID
5. Sissy aka ScubaSis - PAID
6. Sue aka Btu911 - PAID
7. Greg aka Greg@ihpil - PAID
8. Keith aka Keith in Tulsa - PAID
9. Bill aka Grayfins - PAID
10. Butch aka Cajun Diver - PAID
11. Jerry aka Jerrymxz
12. Sylvia aka Cat Fish - PAID
13. Ellen aka TCDamsel
14. Tom aka Colorado Tom - PAID

Those wanting to do Stingray City either FREE if paid in full by 5-21 or $60:
1. Kamala aka Wreckwench: Stingray City - FREE for signing up by 5-21
2. Tina aka Libra89 - FREE for signing up by 5-21
3. Dave aka Dave L - FREE for signing up by 5-21
4. Scot aka Handyman - FREE for signing up by 5-21
5. Sissy aka ScubaSis - FREE for signing up by 5-21
6. Kathy aka HoustonAngelfish - FREE for signing up by 5-21
7. Sue aka Btu911 - PAID
8. Greg aka Greg@ihpil - PAID
9. Keith aka Keith in Tulsa - PAID
10. Bill aka Grayfins - PAID
11. Butch aka Cajun Diver - PAID
12. Jerry aka Jerrymxz
13. Sylvia aka Cat Fish - PAID
14. Lisa aka GunnaBDiver?
15. Ellen aka TCDamsel
16. Tom aka Colorado Tom

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Those wanting to do Kittiwake $100:
1. Kamala aka Wreckwench: $100 paid
2. Tina aka Libra89: $100 paid
3. Dave aka Dave L: $100 paid
4. Kathy aka HoustonAngelfish: $100 paid
5. Sue aka Btu911: $100 paid
6. Greg aka Greg@ihpil
7. Keith aka Keith in Tulsa - paid
8. Bill aka Grayfins - paid
9. Butch aka Cajun Diver - paid
10. Jerry aka Jerrymxz
11. Sylvia aka Cat Fish - paid
12. Lisa aka GunnaBeDiver
13. Tom aka Colorado Tom


Those wanting to do the Antique Car Museum $15 to be paid in Cayman:
1. Kamala aka Wreckwench: $15 to be paid in Cayman
2. Sue aka Btu911: $15 to be paid in Cayman
3. Bill aka Grayfins - paid
4.

Those wanting to go to Hell Cayman (FREE other than transportation) :
1. Kamala aka Wreckwench
2. Dave aka Dave L
3. Scot aka Handyman
4. Sissy aka ScubaSis
5. Jason aka Gatsby
6. Sue aka Btu911
7. Greg aka Greg@ihpil
8. Keith aka Keith in Tulsa
9. Bill aka Grayfins
10. Butch aka Cajun Diver
11. Jerry aka Jerrymxz
12. Sylvia aka Cat Fish
13. Lisa aka GunnaBDiver?


Those wanting to do a Night Dive (Can do Kittiwake as a night dive or free shorediving)
1.
2.
3.
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Those REALLY interested but can't commit yet:
1.
2.

Waiting List:

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

Who's going...FULL DETAILS

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date: $1495 + FREE STINGRAY CITY Trip for Payment In Full by 5-21-11 = $1495 + FREE Pup CDPAID IN FULL + Weekly Nitrox Pkg: $85 $85pd
7nite/6day Pkg: $1495 -$50 Early Pay OR FREE STINGRAY CITY DIVE worth $60 (MUST specify which discount you are taking) early payment (pd by May 21st for either $50 OR FREE STINGRAY CITY TRIPPAID
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox: $85 PD $85 for weekly UNLIMITED pkg
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 CHOOSE ONE BELOWa. 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: TBD + Will use the FL/Cayman Contract Air for $160+taxes
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Stingray City: - FREE for early payment (normally $60)
Kittiwake: - $100
Antique Auto Museum: - To be paid in Cayman
Hell Cayman: - No charge but I will go and see this
Other: Paid in FULL for trip by 5-21-11 for FREE STINGRAY CITY TRIP discount + FREE Pup CD + FREE Chance at Oceanview upgrade for signing up by June 30th!

2. Dave aka Dave L
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + $1180
7nite/6day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: yes 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: Dan & Dive Assure
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: Rec'd in Survey
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: no
Kittiwake $100: yes paid
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): yes or no

3. Sissy aka ScubaSis
Payments Summary To Date: $1580
7nite/6day Pkg: Yes
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: Yes 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: DAN #1793014
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE:
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: TBD/and will use air contract from MIA to GCM
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: yes
Kittiwake $100: no
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): yes
Other: Please be patient....I'm slow sometimes!! Ha!!

4. Greg aka Greg@ihpil
Summary To Date: $1765
7nite/6day Pkg: $1495 Pd
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox:
$85 Yes Pd
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 DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE BELOW
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:Delta Flt 977 ORD lvs 6:00am to Atlanta then to GCM Arrives 11:48 am.. Return Flt 10/8 352 Lvs GCM 12:38 pm to Atlanta ..
Sting Ray City $60.00 Yes Pd
Kittiwake $100.00 Yes Pd
Antique Auto Museum No
Hell Cayman: Yes
Other:Administrative chg.$25.00


5. Bill aka Grayfins

Payments Summary To Date:
$500 + $500 + $915 + $`103.35
7nite/6day Pkg: $1495
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox: $85:
Yes PD
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 DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE BELOW
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:
Will use the FL/Cayman Contract Air for $160+taxes - Pd $263.35
Stingray City $60: Yes Pd
Kittiwake$100: Yes Pd
Antique Auto Museum $15: Yes Pd
Hell Cayman: Yes


6. Keith in Tulsa
Payments Summary To Date: $1900 + $103.35
7nite/6day Pkg:
D/O $1495 Pd
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: $85 Pd

Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current:
DAN #2134646
Trip Insurance
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: Will use the contract Miami to Cayman fare. $263.35 Pd
(Question: How do I tie this to my other flight for luggage transfer?)
StingRay City
$60 : yes Pd
Kittiwake
$100: yes Pd
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman):
no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): yes

7. & 8.. Kathy aka houstonangelfish
Payments Summary To Date: $2260
7nite/6day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: no
S/O :Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: #2146694 dan
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details 10/1/2011 co 592 arr.3:47 10/8/2011 co 593 dep. 5:00
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: yes
Kittiwake $100: yes paid
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman) no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): no
Other may need a day room on day of departure

9. & 10. Joseph aka Butch aka Cajun Diver
Payments Summary To Date: $2405
7nite/6day Pkg: Yes Pd
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: yes Pd
D/O or S/O: SO Pd
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 1872595 March 31, 2012
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: a: Dive Assure Diamond SRG9100743
a. I have insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details:
Sat, 01OCT11 CO1494 (IAH) 1:05PM - (GCM) 3:51PM
Sat, 08OCT11 CO1495 (GCM) 4:55PM - (IAH) 7:50PM
StingRay City $60: yes pd
Kittiwake $100: yes pd
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): yes
Other:

11. Tina aka Libra89
Payments Summary To Date: $1680 + $263.35
7nite/6day Pkg: $1495 + FREE STINGRAY CITY DIVE worth $60
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: Yes 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 DAN
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE:
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: TBD + Will use the FL/Cayman Contract Air for $160+taxes
StingRay City $60: Yes FREE PIF by 5-21
Kittiwake $100: Yes Paid
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): no
Other: I am VERY interested in looking into some photography lessons with Cathy Church. In particular I am looking for lighting and underwater strobe use, macro photography. I will plan on making these arrangements myself, but will need to know which days would include SRC and Kittiwake to make sure I don't have conflicts.

12 & 13. Ellen aka TCDamsel
Payments Summary To Date: $2395
7nite/6day Pkg: $2160 Pd
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: yes Pd
D/O or S/O: choose one S/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: dive insurance is mandatory: list vendor & policy #
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: list date, flight & time of arrival & departure in Grand Cayman
StingRay City $60: Yes
Other: Rent-a-Buddy Paid

14. Scot aka Handyman
Payments Summary To Date: $1740 + $103.35
7nite/6day Pkg: yes $1495 Paid
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: yes $85 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: dive insurance is mandatory: Yes DAN Preferred
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: choose one
a. I have insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: list date, flight & time of arrival & departure in Grand Cayman <Charter> $160 Paid
StingRay City $60: Yes FREE PIF by 5-21
Kittiwake $100: no
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): Hell yes, gonna see some friends!

15. Jerry aka Jerrymxz
Payments Summary To Date: $1600
7nite/6day Pkg: Yes
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: Yes
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: Dan Policy # 2087300 expires 31 Mar 2012
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE:
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: IN-WORK
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: yes
Kittiwake $100: Yes
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): Yes
Other: Would like pricing for:
1: upgrade to doubles,
2: a 30 or 40cuft stage bottle
3: high O2 % fills for in Stage.
4: a try-it dive on a rebreather.

16. Lisa aka GunnaBDiver?

Payments Summary To Date: $400 + $505
7nite/6day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: no
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 2301333 exp 8/31/2012
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: conteplating trip insuranace
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: arrive Grand Cayman on Oct 1 AA Flight 2239 at 3:10 Depart Grand Cayman on Oct 8 AA Flight 2240 4:15
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: yes Paid
Kittiwake $100: no
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE yes
Other: I will need to rent a BC for the duration of the trip. RAB Paid

17. Sue aka Btu911
Payments Summary To Date: $1000 + $740
7nite/6day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: Yes $85 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: dive insurance is mandatory: list vendor & policy #
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: choose one - looking into insurance options
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: 1OCT DL 687 Arrive 11:48 / 8OCT DL 352 Depart 12:38
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: Yes $60 Paid
Kittiwake $100: Yes $100 Paid
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): yes
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): yes

18. Sylvia aka cat fish
Payments Summary To Date
: $2003.35
7nite/6day Pkg: Yes Pd
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: Yes Pd
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: dive insurance is mandatory: list vendor & policy # DAN... will supply later)
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: choose onea. I have insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: Flying from Miami on group flight
StingRay City $60: Yes Pd
Kittiwake $100: Yes Pd
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): Hell, yes
Other: List EVERYTHING extra we need to know : I don't like to have fun. Try to restrain yourselves, puleese


19. Tammy aka luvfishys
Payments Summary To Date:
$1495
7nite/6day Pkg:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg:
No
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: Dan #1863381
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE: Considering 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:
Oct 1 USAIR 821 Arrival GCM at 11:40am Depart Oct 8 USAIR #822 at 2:30 pm
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: no
Kittiwake $100:
no
Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes):
no

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:20 AM

WHO'S GOING CONTINUED: (See Below for Summary & Full PAX Details)

Edited by WreckWench, 23 August 2011 - 10:14 AM.


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Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:21 AM

LOOK HERE FOR ONGOING IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT IN THIS POST:

1. 5-14-11 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above "First Dibs" booking until 5-21-11 Midnight CST.
2. 5-22-11 Trip is now open for general booking and the Premiers and above specials have ended.
3.


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

GRAND CAYMAN FAQ:

What's the electricity?
110V. Same as U.S. and same 2 pronged outlets.

How long are the flights?
About an hour from Miami to Grand Cayman.

What currency do they use?
They use the US Dollar. Credit cards are accepted by most companies, but not all. PERSONAL NOTE: Do not use credit cards abroad as it they are susceptible to identify theft, add'l international banking or currency exchange fees.

What language do they speak?
English & Caymanese are the official languages.

Do I need a passport?
YES. Please visit www.travel.state.gov and choose "International Travel" and "Grand Cayman" to get the latest information. U.S. citizens need a passport that is valid for 6 months PAST the date of arrival.

Do I need shots/immunizations?
For legal reasons, we cannot make official recommendations regarding shots or immunizations. Please consult with your physician or visit www.cdc.gov for more information to make the decision that is right for you.

What are the luggage restrictions?
Currently, you are allowed 2 checked bags of 50 lbs each and 1 carry on of 40 lbs. If flying on Cayman Air directly you are allowed (2) 55# bags. Checked luggage between 51-70 lbs will be charged $TBD/bag. The carry on is more of a size-related issue rather than weight.

Will someone pick us up at the airport?
Yes, we always arrange for transfers to and from the airport. Your name and flight information will be given to a transfer company and they will be looking for you with a sign that says SINGLEDIVERS.COM. It's a small airport.

What's the diving like?
Warm water, 100' vis, walls, corals, reefs, wrecks, pelagics, tropicals, critters. Cayman has it all.

What thickness wetsuit do you recommend?
The water will be in the low 80's. We recommend a full 3 mil or more if you chill easily. You may be diving several times a day for extended periods if you take advantage of the unlimited shorediving.

How long are the boat rides?
Typical land based boat rides are TBD.

If using the SD Air Contract, do I go ahead and book the flights myself to Miami?
Yes. Book your ticket from your starting city to MIA and we'll put your name on one of the seats on the MIA to GCM air contract. Allow at least an hour to upwards of 2 hrs to get your bags transferred ok. We'll send you the flight details so you can ask your local carrier to interline with them for you meaning they will eheck your bags all the way thru to Grand Cayman rather than just Miami. If however they only get checked to Miami...you'll still have plenty of time to get your bags and recheck if you allow up to 2 hrs between arriving and departing again. 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.

When will I receive my documents if using the SD Air Contract?
E-tickets and vouchers are sent approximately 2 weeks prior to your departure.

SPECIFIC TRIP FAQ's:

1.

GENERAL TRIP FAQ's:

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 30 days before the trip UNLESS YOU PAY IN FULL FOR ANY EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS - MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR INSURANCE BEFORE YOU PAY IN FULL. And the SOONER the better as it will not cover you AFTER you need it UNLESS you buy it BEFORE YOU NEED IT!!!

Edited by scubaclint, 22 May 2011 - 08:05 AM.


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Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:23 AM

This trip is NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!!

Please note the procedure outlined in HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP (FOUND IN THE FIRST POST) as it has CHANGED! And not following it may result in you not booking your spot properly. This normally may not be an issue but in a trip where spots are limited vs. demand...improperly booking may result in not getting a spot.

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HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:

See the first post for these directions. (Towards the bottom in Red.)

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 02:14 PM

the hotel quote says there is no shore diving.is there?

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 02:46 PM

the hotel quote says there is no shore diving.is there?

Hi Kathy. There is unlimited shore diving with this trip. :teeth:

Since what you are seeing under the hotel information about shore diving is the exact same as the Barbados trip, looks like a posting mishap. I will have Kamala confirm. Seems it may be the same case for the night diving information as well.

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 05:23 PM

the hotel quote says there is no shore diving.is there?



Good catch! And yes our young grasshopper is correct...I did not change the boiler plate properly. :banghead:

So feel free to sign up...we have TONS of AWESOME shorediving available on this trip.

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 07:37 PM

Put me in the very interested list on this one!! what is the availability and cost (if any) for doubles, sling bottles and high O2 % fills for deco gases

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 03:29 AM

Put me in the very interested list on this one!! what is the availability and cost (if any) for doubles, sling bottles and high O2 % fills for deco gases



DiveTech IS the tech operator on the island so I will get you that pricing. kamala

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 07:52 AM

While shore diving off Dive Tech's entry, I did a safety stop & watched two re-breather divers doing an extended stop on the first shelf. When I surfaced, one of the shop employees asked if we had seen them, and we happily reported where they were & that they would be surfacing soon.
Dive Tech not only supports tech diving, but re-breathers as well.....and they care about their tech divers in the water!

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 08:28 AM

Still Very interested in this trip!!!!

I have a dumb question though.

If taking the air contract, do I go ahead and book my flights myself to MIA?? If I see it right I would need to be at MIA before 12:30PM and return to MIA would be 10:05am, so I would book a flight after that to get home.

I would only book that portion of my flights??

Edited by ScubaSis, 15 May 2011 - 08:30 AM.

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 08:41 AM

Not a dumb question at all...and that is EXACTLY how you'd do it! Book the HOU to MIA and we'll put your name on one of the seats on the MIA to GCM air contract. I would allow at least an hour to upwards of 2 hrs to get your bags transferred ok. We'll send you the flight details so you can ask your local carrier to interline with them for you meaning they will eheck your bags all the way thru to Grand Cayman rather than just Miami. If however they only get checked to Miami...you'll still have plenty of time to get your bags and recheck if you allow up to 2 hrs between arriving and departing again.

I hope you can join us! Its been too long!

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 04:18 PM


Tina aka Libra89
Payments Summary To Date: $1495 D/O + $85 Nitrox + $100 Kittiwake + FREE SRC Dive for early PIF = $1680.00
7nite/6day Pkg: $1495 + FREE STINGRAY CITY DIVE worth $60

Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox - $85 Unlimited Pkg: yes

D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - _____ SD Survey - _____ SD Ins Summary - _____
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 2179210
Trip Insurance - CHOOSE ONE:
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: TBD + Will use the FL/Cayman Contract Air for $160+taxes

Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
StingRay City $60 or FREE if paid in full by 5-21-11: yes
Kittiwake $100: yes

Antique Car Museum - $15 (Paid in Cayman): no
Hell Caymans - FREE (Need for planning purposes): no
Other: I am VERY interested in looking into some photography lessons with Cathy Church. In particular I am looking for lighting and underwater strobe use, macro photography. I will plan on making these arrangements myself, but will need to know which days would include SRC and Kittiwake to make sure I don't have conflicts.



I will submit PIF shortly, less the air contract price, since the taxes are undefined right now. They look to be about $103 or so according to the pricing I was just able to find on the web. How do we lock this in and get a total cost for that contract?


Tina

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 05:28 PM

Great! Its now official...we have a chick trip!

2 gals...

0 guys...

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