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Join SD on a fantastic adventure....TRUK and/or PALAU await you. Choose from the Truk by itself aboard the fabulous Truk Odyssey and/or Palau which can be taken by itself or in conjunction with this trip! Click HERE (OPENING NEXT!) for the Palau Trip Details! We can take nothing but pictures...leave nothing but bubbles and keep nothing but memories but it's a 'dream trip' of a lifetime so let's live it to the fullest!
Magnificent Truk! The PINNACLE of wreck diving ...and other diving as well. It's shallow too! Truk is most FAMOUS for its WWII wrecks in PRISTINE condition. Here you'll find a fascinating history, healthy marine life and the world's largest concentration of divable wrecks packed into one lagoon. What makes diving there even more desirable is the usually calm surface conditions, year-round warm water temperatures, 50' - 100' visibility, and lack of strong currents. The wrecks have become beautiful artificial reefs but are amazingly intact.
Note: How to Sign Up and the booking template are in Post #2, Who's Going is in Post #3, and Important Ongoing Trip Updates are in post #4.
TRUK'S WORLD FAMOUS DIVE SITES:
Commonly Visited Wreck and Reef Sites Ship Name Highlights Length Depth Range
1. Fujikawa Maru Lush coral growth. Zero airplane fuselages and wing sections. 439' 0'-120'
2. Yamagiri Maru 18" diameter artillery shells of Battleship Musashi. 437' 60'-120'
3. Nippo Maru 2 man tank and artillery guns on deck. Photogenic wheelhouse. 353' 50'-150'
4. Heian Maru Torpedoes and submarine telescopes. Massive size. 510' 35'-100'
5. Sankisan Maru Lush soft coral growth on mast. Machine gun ammunition in hold. 200' 0'-100'
6. Hoki Maru Trucks, bulldozer and tractor in hold. Massive destruction of bow. 250' 45'-150'
7. Unkai Maru Photogenic bow gun. Good coral growth on masts. 360' 30'-130'
8. Rio de Janiero Maru Awesome size. Photogenic propellers. Large engine room. 461' 40'-120'
9. Hanakawa Maru Lush soft and hard coral growth. 363' 10'-100'
10. Fumitzuki Destroyer Bow and stern guns, torpedo launcher.
320' 80'-120'
11. Betty Bomber Japanese small twin engine bomber. 60'50'-60'
12. Momokawa Maru Aircraft parts, truck frames and artillery shells. 380' 80'-150'
13. Shinkoku Maru Lush coral growth. Fantastic marine life. Excellent engine room. 500' 30'-130'
14. Aikoku Maru Massive destruction of bow. Photogenic stern gun.
270' 100'-200'
15. San Francisco Maru Tanks on deck. Trucks, mines, bombs and ammunition in holds. 375' 100'-200'
16. Pizion Reef Wall dive. Large coral heads in the shallows. Sharks 15'-200'+
To create your dream trip, choose and combine from the Options below:
OPTION #1: Truk Odyssey Liveaboard ONLY. Feb 09 - 16, 2014 [
Number of spaces available: 16 = full group booking available (see 3rd post for who's going and summary of spots still available)
Package Price for Truk Liveaboard:
$3095 d/o (SAME PRICE AS 2013 & only $60 more than 2011)
$4645 s/o (SAME PRICE AS 2013 & only $60 more than 2011)
PRICE INCLUDES:
- FREE nitrox (up to EANx30),
- 6 days of diving up to 5 dives a day,
- all meals except for the last night,
- all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,
- snacks,
- transfers from Truk Airport to Boat and back, etc.
- Flight (you can book your own or use our consolidator for $30 booking fee), - See below for routing options and pricing
- $20 Truk departure tax,
- $30 dive permit,
- 5% Chuuk VAT/sales tax,
- Dinner on last night,
- Dive rental equipment
- and travel insurance
- Instruction
- Tips
- Transfer pkgs with overnite hotels
- Trip Insurance is MANDATORY. If you miss the boat you've missed the trip! (see the end of this post for 2 great insurance links)
- Dive Insurance is MANDATORY. We recommend both Dive Assure (choose SingleDivers.com via the drop down menu for Business & Global Partners) where you get your Dive Insurance and Trip Insurance in one policy or Diver's Alert Network for Dive Insurance Only pls use reference ID # DAN 1603080.
OPTIONAL PRICING:
- AIR: approx $1800 to $2,000* per person for airfare LAX to Truk & return + $30 booking fee
- SUGGESTED LAND PKG*: 4 nites hotel (1 night Guam, 1 nite Hawaii + 1 nite Truk prior to trip, 1 nite Truk after trip) all taxes and transfers,
D/O TBD approx $500+
S/O TBD approx $700+
*Suggested Land Pkg includes: I night in HNL Hawaii, 1 night in Guam at Royal Orchid Guam (or similar), 2 nites at the Blue Lagoon Resort, Truk (or similar). Standard room, includes all taxes and transfers. (Some transfers provided by Truk Odyssey. - Single Supplement: Due to the unique nature of this trip, the Single Room Upgrade for this trip is $4645
OPTION#2: PALAU Feb 17-24, 2014 [/i]
Join us in Amazing Palau! For full details click HERE (opening next!) and use the THIS topic to sign up for this trip.
POSSIBLE AIR SCHEDULES & ROUTINGS (you can book or we can book for you):
Please note the following air routings for Truk, Truk & Palau and Palau only. You are free to book ANY routings you like but these are the most likely routings. IF YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY or STAY LATER PLEASE LET US KNOW SO WE CAN SET UP DAY ROOMS AND/OR EXTRA LAND BASED NIGHTS. I will have rates for that shortly and will help people with roommates etc.
Truk only DIRECT - NO LAYOVER IN HNL:
UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P
UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)
UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P
UNITED 155 17FEB TKK GUM 240A 420A
UNITED 200 17FEB GUM HNL 715A 640P (land on 16FEB)
UNITED 534 16FEB HNL LAX 1010P 526A (land on 17FEB)
Price $2,018.90 as of 5-15-13
Truk only DIRECT - WITH 1 NITE LAYOVER IN HNL:
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Or Truk Only ISLAND HOPPER:
UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P
UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)
UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P
UNITED 172 17FEB TKK HNL 1049A 250A (4 stops on island hopper)
UNITED 460 17FEB HNL LAX 730A 257P
Price $1,876.90 as of 5-15-13
Truk & Palau WITHOUT STOP IN HNL:
UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P
UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)
UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P
UNITED 155 17FEB TKK GUM 240A 420A (Can get a day room for the 16th and the day in Guam)
UNITED 157 17FEB GUM ROR 755P 910P
UNITED 158 24FEB ROR GUM 210A 515A
UNITED 200 24FEB GUM HNL 715A 640P (land on 23FEB)
UNITED 534 23FEB HNL LAX 1010P 526A (land on 24FEB)
Price $2,544 as of 5-15-13
Price $2,370 per person with Visit Mic (Micronesia) Pass as of 5-15-13
Or you can avoid the hotel night in Truk and full day in Guam by leaving the boat early and flying to Palau on 15FEB. (This means you lose the last day of diving so I will not be doing this again but others are welcome to do so.)
UNITED 154 15FEB TKK GUM 221P 355P
UNITED 185 15FEB GUM ROR 1040P 105A (1 stop in Yap)
Same Price as 5-16 departure
Truk & Palau WITHOUT STOP IN HNL:
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Palau ONLY:
CLICK HERE!! (COMING NEXT)
DISCOUNTS:
• First DIBS BOOKING for PREMIER MEMBERS until MAY 29!
• Price discounts if paid in full by May 29th: $50 off Truk or $125 if doing both Truk and Palau and pay in full
• $25 Mail-In Rebate for SD premier or charter membership redeemable after the trip if filed within 30 days (Click here for the form & details!
• Additional $50 Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom.
• FREE Scuba CD by Pup Morse if paid in full OR deposited by March 11th, 2013
• Deposit is a $1000 per person non-refundable deposit or $1500 if doing both Truk & Palau. (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. Ask SD for help.)
• Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via credit card or PayPal. Echecks via SD's Payment Link in my signature incur NO additional charge.
• If space is available and you wish to book 2 back to back Odyssea itineraries including ours you'll get a 20% discount off the price of the second week.
• If you book before 8/23/13 for any Truk option and you are paid in full by Dec 9th, 2013 you will qualify for a chance to win a FREE Private Room Upgrade!
PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
DEPOSITS & PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
a. ASAP! $1000 for any single trip or $1500 for the Truk/Palau Combo non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot payable only via the payment link in my signature. Note: Refundable via trip insurance.
b. Payment in FULL Due By:
c. PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
ASAP- $1000 ($1500 total if doing both Truk and Palau and if booked and deposited by May 23, 2013 Midnight)
Aug 09, 2013 $750
Oct 09, 2013 $750
Dec 09, 2013 $595 FINAL TRIP PAYMENT DUE LESS ANY DISCOUNTS:
Dec 09, 2013: ALL EXTRAS DUE.
Note: Trip must be paid in full
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
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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 using the Link in my Signature Line OR using the Link found on Every Page of Forums. It is not a shopping cart BUT it will total your trip choices AND add the 3% non-cash convenience fee if you are paying via credit card.
ONLY PAYMENTS RECEIVED VIA OUR SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY WILL BE ACCEPTED AND WILL QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
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MORE DETAILS:
1. The Truk Odyssey boards on Sunday night and diving is Monday morning through Saturday afternoon with disembarkation Sunday morning. Dinner is not included Saturday night. For those going on to Palau after Truk, it is most common to go over on Saturday afternoon (not a problem for the boat) BUT WE HAVE OPTED TO STAY AN EXTRA DAY IN TRUK AND A DAY IN GUAM. Note: those going on to Palau after Truk will not miss ANY diving nor will their diving be compromised to take any of the group ashore to catch an early flight to Palau without the layover in Guam.
2. Yes we can book these flights for you for the $30 fee since they are not charter flights where the booking fee is included. OR you can book your own. We can book just LAX to Truk and/or Palau and you book yourself to LAX. or...
3. We can also get a *LIMITED* number of quotes from other cities not just LAX but keep in mind that my air consolidator can not work for free and as you can see these flights are cheaper than what you can get. I AM PASSING ALL SAVINGS ONTO YOU...since these are my costs to book these flights we ask that flight requests be kept short and sweet as the $30 fee goes directly to the consolidator for booking only. They will chg more for anything beyond one flight request other than the LAX options shown.
4. If you wish to stay overnight in Hawaii like Jerry is wanting to do we can set up the hotel (approx $100 or so) and arrange transfers like we did on our first trip. This gives you enough time to see a few sight in Hawaii and breaks the trip up. THE NEW AIR ROUTINGS WITH THIS STOP WILL BE HERE ANYTIME AND I WILL POST THEM.
5. We will all stay at Blue Lagoon Resort as I have a contract with them. We will book any days you want to arrive early and/or stay later.
6. If you want to do some land based diving before or after the trip let me know and I can set that up as well. Several people have already asked me about doing some diving before the trip and after so it would be nice to keep the group together.
7. The air pricing HAS BEEN UPDATES as posted a few days ago but is subject to change until ticketed.
8. The trip price will be $3280 which includes NITROX 30% (other mixes are charged per the cu/ft used)and includes the 5% Chuuk taxes. (Otherwise it will be $3095 before the taxes)
9. Palau is still estimated to be $1600 +/- $200 for the week to include the amenities posted in the Palau interest thread.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
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THE VESSEL:
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COMMUNICATIONS & HOW TO BE REACHED WHILE TRAVELING:
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TEMPERATURES & CONDITIONS:
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WHAT TO BRING
Packing for a liveaboard trip is much easier than packing for a land-based vacation. The climate doesn't require much more than shorts, T-shirts, and swimsuits (you may consider slacks, dress shorts or sundresses for dinner ashore). A sweater, long pants and windbreaker for the evenings can be a good idea if you are prone to being chilled. Soft luggage is recommended as it takes up very little space when empty. Sun screens, sunglasses, a visor or hat is recommended. If you have favorite CDs or DVDs, feel free to bring them.
All linens (including sheets, comforters, bath towels, hand towels, dive towels, and wash cloths) are provided on board.
If possible, pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, a swimsuit, change of clothes and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you will make an unexpected luggage delay far more bearable.
ON BOARD CHARGES:
Though all meals (except Friday's dinner), beverages, and much more has been taken care of with your trip payment, there are additional items which you may charge to your on board bill. These include retail items (shirts, scuba accessories, etc.), incoming and outgoing telephone calls, photographic and scuba instruction, rentals, crew gratuities, departure tax, and a marine park tax. The bill may be paid at the end of the trip using Visa, MasterCard or cash. Personal or traveler's checks are not accepted on board, and we are unable to provide cash for credit card charges more than invoice amounts.
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 AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE OF THE FORUMS OR ON THE HOMEPAGE OR USE THE LINK IN MY SIGNATURE.) You MUST tell us which OPTIONS you want. We'll then put your name on the 'checks in the mail' list. (Please send your payment asap as we can NOT hold any spots on this trip. Your spot will ONLY BE CONFIRMED when we receive your $1000 non-refundable deposit or $1500 if doing Both Truk & Palau. - 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 if you file for it AND YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY BIRD BOOKING WINDOW & DISCOUNTS ON FUTURE TRIPS. PLEASE NOTE THAT TO FACILITATE THE BOOKING PROCESS & PRE-TRIP COORESPONDENCE ALL TRIP GOERS NEED TO BE PREMIER MEMBERS. 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. All participants must have Current Dive Insurance. THIS TRIP DOES NOT REQUIRE TRIP INSURANCE. You will need to verify if you have trip insurance, or will be procuring trip insurance, or conversely not procuring trip 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 please 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. />/>/>/>/>
11. Save $75 by getting your documents in house within 3 weeks of booking your trip. If you miss the 21 day timeline we'll simply add the $75 document fee to your invoice total. If signing up within 3 weeks or 21 days of the trip, documents must be submitted within 3 days to avoid the document fee.
PLEASE obtain TRIP insurance - IT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS TRIP ... It is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. REMEMBER IF YOU MISS THE BOAT….YOU MISS THE TRIP! You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc .
Click here for a free quote 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 & 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
[size="3"]TRIP INSURANCE VS GAMBLING LOSSES:
Hey folks if you are gamblers and opt to NOT take out trip insurance that is your decision! However, please understand that neither Explorer Ventures 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. />/>/>/>/> 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 />/>/>/>/> PLEASE />/>/>/>/> PLEASE do not expect Odyssey or SingleDivers.com to refund your money because your bet did not pan out. />/>/>/>/>
NOTE: One of the reason's we have you finalize your extras and pay for everything by 90 days out is so you have more flexibility 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!!