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[WreckWench]

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MARCH MADNESS IN THE MALDIVES on EV's Luxurious Carpe Vita liveaboard...FEB 26- MAR 5 and/or MAR 5 to MAR 10, 2017. (Fly in & out MLE) - NOTE: We will set up a 1-3 day optional land based buffer pkg to beat jetlag, ensure bags arrive and get some add'l diving in!

PRICING:
 

• This trip has 2 duration options either 7 or 10 day with an optional 1-3 day land based buffer pkg available for each trip has 3 levels of cabins: Lower Level: Main Level: and VIP Suite.
• Price includes non cash convenience fees. Please choose ECHECK to receive a 3% CASH DISCOUNT!

 

7 Day Option:

• 12 spots Lower Level pp d/o: $2740
• 4 spots Main Level pp d/o: $2940
• 4 spots VIP Suite pp d/o: $3140

 

10 Day Option:

• 12 spots Lower Level pp d/o: $3935
• 4 spots Main Level pp d/o: $4135
• 4 spots VIP Suite pp d/o:  $4335

 

SAVE UP TO $275 if all cash discounts applied + Chances to WIN A FREE PERSONAL 02 ANALYZER + Free Nitrox + Free Ano/Coreskin Product + 10-20% OFF ANY PURCHASE ANY ANO & CORESKIN PURCHASE* ...SEE FULL DISCOUNT DETAILS FOR EARLY BOOKING & PREMIER MEMBERS BELOW!!

 

 

DISCOUNTS & DISCOUNT DISCLAIMER:

 

Hey gang we need you to look below if we have posted the codes or at the purple TAB called DISCOUNTS in the booking system (click on the link at the top of this topic and it will take you to the specific booking details for THIS trip or click on the blue box called BOOK NOW and it will take you to the full trip details in the new website/booking system.  Once there click on the trip you are interested in and READ THE DISCOUNT details under the purple tab called DISCOUNTS  to know what they are AND to get the code needed to get the discount. (WE ALSO TRY TO POST IT BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE)

 

You must use the code when you book as they are not retroactive after you sign up UNLESS otherwise stated like the buddy rebate etc.

 

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but the accounting expenses of manually trying to do the discount is far exceeding the discount amount making it very prohibitive to manage this way. So please be sure to use the discount code AT TIME OF INITIAL BOOKING. 

 

NOTE: The EBD or Early Booking Discounts can only be used as follows:

1. When paying in full

2. When you first sign up

3 By the deadline given. After that deadline they disappear and the code will not work. (So please leave a buffer if you need to xfer money or have questions.)

 

• Pay in FULL at time of Booking by 3-26-16 for Early Bird Discount: $100 OFF VIP Level (use COUPON CODE: MLE-2-100)  OR $75 OFF MAIN Level (use COUPON CODE: MLE-2-75) OR $50 OFF LOWER Level (use COUPON CODE: MLE-2-50)
• Deposit by 3-26-16 For one (1) chance to WIN A FREE Coreskin or ANO Product/Voucher worth $100!
• Deposit by 6-30-16 For one (1) chance to WIN FREE NITROX
• Deposit by 12-31-16 and get one (1) chance to WIN a PERSONAL O2 ANALYZER worth $300 or an instant $75 Discount on the purchase of your own analyzer.
• Deposit by 12-31-16 and enjoy an Early Christmas Present to Yourself - 10% Discount on any one purchase from ANO Lights or Coreskin Apparel or 20% off two or more items (10% or 20%Discount must be used by March 30, 2017)
• 1 chance for each...WIN a Free Personal O2 Analyzer and/or Free NITROX by signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND "LIKE" SingleDivers.com if you have't already AND share the FB trip booking on your page or in another diving group to which you belong. Please email trips@singledivers.com with your full list of contest entries; please reference MALDIVES in the subject line.
• Cash Discount: Use our e-check option to pay for your trip and CASH DISCOUNTED PRICES will be applied at checkout.
• Active Duty Military Discount: $25 OFF if you are active duty military of any country that fights for freedom with the USA.
• Member Rebate: File for your $25 member rebate within 30 days after the trip. You'll find the required form here.

SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip. If booking within 45 days of the trip please submit your documents within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 7 nights/ 8 days  or 10 nights /11 days aboard the vessel MV Carpe Vita
• 5 days or 8 days with up to 4 tank boat dives per day (one extra dive since we are a full boat charter)
• Breakfast, lunch & Dinner & Snacks between dives (served buffet style)
• Non-alcoholic beverages and 2 glasses of beer or wine with dinner
• Air fills, tanks, lead and weight belt
• Personal Gear Lockers for your gear and LOTS of hanging space for your wetsuits/skins
• Welcome Beverage upon arrival & group orientation meeting after last group of divers arrive
• Towels, linens, etc.
• Airport transfers (for same day arrival and departure)
• Good & services tax (local GST taxes)

NOT INCLUDED:

• Extra land based nights and.or buffer pkgs being set up by SD.com (approx $120 s/o or $65 d/o per day)
• Bed taxes (approx  $10 pp/per day) - VERIFYING
• Alcohol other than that listed above. All other alcohol beverages are extra
• Specialty espresso and other specialty beverages
• Optional island tours(can purchase from explorer ventures during trip at your expense)
• Rental gear, instruction, nitrox and retail charges
• Crew gratuities
• Trip cancellation insurance REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP - or witnessed affidavit expressly accepting all risks and expenses (ask SD.com for this form)
• Dive accident insurance REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
• Fuel surcharge currently $TBA payable on board (subject to change but locked in 30 days prior to trip)

 

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

 

• Unlimited Nitrox $150 - 7 Day Trip / $200 - 10 Day Trip
• 1-3 day buffer pkg in Male before the trip or before departing to overcome jetlag, get your bags and or dive (approx $120 s/o or $65 d/o per day)
• Possible Land Tours before or after the trip (Price TBA)
• Rental Gear - (Let us know in advance as gear may be limited in some sizes)

To see the rest of the trip details or to sign up CLICK HERE for Feb 26-Mar 5 OR HERE for Mar 5-15, 2017

 

*all prices per person, cash option requires selecting e-check at final checkout 
**cash price is the same as the cash price in the forums, new accounting regulations change the way the 3% non-cash convenience fee is applied.

 

 

VERY IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Click HERE for Full Trip Details in our New Booking System & Integrated Payment & Document Portal
• To see who is on this trip click HERE or check the 3rd post of this topic/thread.
• To see how to sign up and get regular trip updates click HERE or check the 2nd post of this topic/thread.
• To Register as a basic member and/or upgrade to PREMIER member or above please click HERE

 

REMEMBER...ALL TRIP GOERS NEED TO BE PREMIER MEMBERS OR ABOVE TO JOIN OUR AMAZING DIVE CLUB TRIPS!!!   Email admin@singledivers.com for help in registering or upgrading if needed! Email trips@singledivers.com for help regarding the trip itself!

Edited by Sqbagal, 30 May 2016 - 10:03 AM.

[WreckWench]

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

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

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

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

Step 2: Sign Up and Pay for the trip
We use a cutting edge e-commerce site developed especially for dive trips to book spots on our award winning dive vacations. You can sign up for either a double or single occupancy room (and sometimes other choices) and choose to pay the deposit or the full amount. If you choose to pay with your checking account you will receive a CASH DISCOUNT for paying with cash. Otherwise the price listed includes the credit card fees. (This is a change from our old system which priced trips at the next cash discount and you paid the cc fee if you used a credit card.). To find the lowest price look for all pricing marked in RED with the words CASH.  NOTE: The cash discount is applied at check out AFTER you choose the e-check option.

 

a. To sign up from the forums:  Click on the purple BOOK NOW button across the top of the forums or click HERE.  Be sure you are logged in and then choose the trip you want by clicking on the name or the picture for full details. Then click on BOOK NOW when you are ready to add items to your shopping cart. To return to THIS THREAD/TOPIC in the forums simply click on the blue FORUM THREAD box. 

 

b. To sign up from the new website:  Click on www.singledivers.com then under TRIPS click on UPCOMING TRIPS. Be sure you are logged in and then choose the trip you want by clicking on the name or the picture for full details. Then click on BOOK NOW when you are ready to add items to your shopping cart. To return to THIS THREAD/TOPIC in the forums simply click on the blue FORUM THREAD box.

 

c. Choose either the trip dep or full amount and add to your shopping cart by clicking the radial dial next to the option you want, verifying the inventory is there below the item and then clicking ADD TO CART . You can also add any add-on's that you would like but they must be paid in full when added to your cart. ONLY the trip can be financed for free via our booking system.

 

d. Once you have added the trip pkg you want, chosen Deposit or Full trip amount, applied any discounts that apply to you, then clicked on ADD TO CART in the blue box, it will show you your cart and if something is not right click on the x to remove it. Once you are ready to pay click on CHECK OUT box under the summary of what your charges are so far. Review your cart and if its correct click on FINISH unless you wish to keep shopping.

 

e. Now proceed to the payment options. We accept MC or Visa as well as payments via a one time ACH payment from your checking account. NOTE: Cash discounts will be applied when you click on e-check and proceed to check out. 

HOW TO USE THE PAYMENT SYSTEM:

 

Please click HERE for step by step directions on how to pay for extras, make progress payments, or other trip related payments.

 

NOTE: You will be able to see your payments online 24/7 by clicking on MY TRIPS under Trips in the main menu and then clicking on MY PAYMENTS in the upper right.

 

 

Step 3: Post in the trip thread/topic that you are joining us:

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

Want to let us know you just signed up to join us? Please post that you have signed up and are joining us. This helps to keep the thread/topic alive as well as encourage new members to ask questions that they may have. This also shows that the trip is alive and well and people are going on it. If you don't make a post we'll post for you to welcome you to the trip and to summarize what you have signed up for. We will THEN summarize all of this in the 3rd post of the trip topic/thread so everyone can see who is doing what!

Step 4: Trip Documents...Where to find them and what to fill out and why:
The trip documents are needed for rooming, diving, understanding your preferences, as well as helping us help you in the case of an emergency etc. They are required to be COMPLETED ONLINE as soon as you complete your order or within 21 days of signing up for a trip (the only exception is your airline info unless you already know what your flights are) or if you need more time we'll add a $75 document fee to your invoice. They must be returned within 3 days if you are signing up within 45 days of departure.  

 

To find the trip docs online (we no longer accept our old paper docs except for refunds, rebates, cc auth forms etc.) go to www.singledivers.com, click on MY TRIPS under Trips in the main menu and then click on the trip you want if you are signed up for more than one trip and it will tell you which docs need to be completed and which are finished. Click on the document name and it will open and fill it out. NOTE: Once you do your docs in our system once they will be resident you for the next time your travel with us to update and resubmit. You will need to upload some of the information we need but our *upload* tool is very easy to use. If all else fails you can email the docs that need to be uploaded to trips@singledivers.com or fax to 888-480-0906.

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

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

B. The 1st & 3rd & 4th 'posts' in this trip thread (the first has the trip details in it) will contain summarized updates so you don't have to follow every post in the original trip thread. PLEASE monitor these for IMPORTANT UPDATES that affect your trip.

C. The Special Discussion Forums -(THIS MAY BE PHASED OUT in lieu of using the TRIP PM  & open forum topics....monitor the TRIP PM for all main updates. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY BACK TO THE TRIP PM AS EVERYONE GETS YOUR REPLY.) They are private forums that open up approx 30-60 days before a trip and they are FILLED WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION you need for your trip like how the transfer work, money/tipping issues, who's doing what extra tours or diving, etc. We also use these forums to discuss PRIVATE matters such as exchanging celfone numbers so you can meet up at the airport together etc. ONLY members on the trip have access to these private trip discussion forums. Since they are password protected you will receive the special password for the private forum via the TRIP PM.

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

[WreckWench]

WHO'S GOING & AVAILABILITY UPDATE:
Booking Summary:

• Feb 26-Mar 5, 7 DAY - Lower Level = 6 rooms d/o = 12 spaces with: 12 spaces booked = 0 available.
• Feb 26-Mar 5, 7 DAY - Main Level = 2 rooms d/o = 4 spaces with 4 booked = 0 available.
• Feb 26-Mar 5, 7 DAY - VIP Level = 2 rooms d/o = 4 spaces with 4 booked = 0 available

• Mar 5-15, 11 DAY - Lower Level = 6 rooms d/o = 12 spaces: 12 spaces booked = 0 available
• Mar 5-15, 11 DAY - Main Level = 2 rooms d/o = 4 spaces: 4 spaces booked = 0 available
• Mar 5-15, 11 DAY - VIP Level = 2 rooms d/o = 4 spaces: 4 spaces booked = 0 available

FEB 26 - MAR 5, 2017:
Lower:

1.  Kamala aka WreckWench
2.  Sylvie aka sylviescuba
3.  Erika aka SeaNymph
4.  Marcia aka Libradiver
5.  Lindsay aka Divergirl662
6.  Holly aka RideNdive
7.  Nadley aka Sassy SeaTurtle
8. John aka KeysJohn
9. Jeffrey aka Largodiver
10. Susan aka susiq
11. Sumant aka DesiDiver
12.  Dive Shop space - MALE

 MAIN:
13. Patty aka N.J. Turtle
14. Nick aka Two Wheel Guy (Interested in 3 Day Pre-trip Buffer Package)
15. Wendy aka WildTang
16. Dive shop space - male only

VIP
17. Michael aka Reef Junkie
18. Dive shop space
19. Dive shop space
20. Dive shop space

 

SOLD OUT!!

 

NITROX
1. Kamala aka WreckWench - PD

2. Erika aka SeaNymph - PD

3. Holly aka RideNdive - PD

4. Jeff aka Largodiver - PD

5. John aka KeysJohn - PD

3. Lindsay aka Divergirl662 - PD
4. Marcia aka Libradiver - PD

5. Michael aka Reef Junkie - PD

6. Nick aka TwoWheelGuy - PD

7. Patty aka N.J. Turtle - PD
8. Susan aka susiq - PD

9. Sumant aka DesiDiver - PD

10. Sylvie aka SylvieScuba - PD

11. Wendy aka WildTang - PD

 

  

MAR 5-15, 2017: 10 Nites with 20 people MAX:
Lower:

  1. Kamala aka WreckWench
  2. Sandra aka DiverSandra
  3. Jennifer aka ItsScubaJen
  4. Helen aka FishFriend
  5. Butch aka Cajun Diver 
  6. Kathy aka Little Mermaid
  7. Candace aka aquapacific
  8.  Ben aka Beerknurd
  9. Mary aka WisconsinFarmGirl
10. Craig aka MRDESSERT
11. Melanie aka melaniewhite7
12. Rachael aka GradyBabyDiver

 

MAIN:
13. Sandra aka MizTee
14. Sue aka lv2dive-run-ski
15. Nick aka TwoWheelGuy
16. Walt aka Wet Wally

 

VIP
17. Ellen aka SeaLassie
18. Karen aka SmilingDiver
19. Chris aka CLH418
20. Terra aka TeRRable

 

SOLD OUT!!

WAIT LIST:

1. Leigh aka Aquata 

 
NITROX
1. Kamala aka WreckWench - PD
2.. Ben aka beerknurd - PD

3. Butch aka Cajun Diver - PD

4. Chris aka CHL418 - PD
5. Craig aka MRDESSERT - PD 

6. Ellen aka SeaLassie - PD

7.Helen aka Fishfriend - PD

8. Jen aka ItsScubaJen - PD

9. Karen aka Smilingdiver - PD

10. Kathy aka Little Mermaid - PD

11. Melanie aka Melaniewhite7 - PD

12. Nick aka TwoWheelGuy - PD

13. Rachael aka GradyBabyDiver - PD

14. Sandra aka MizTee - PD

15. Sandra aka DiverSandra - PD

16. Susan aka lv2dive-run-ski - PD

17. Terra aka TeRRable - PD

18. Walt aka Wet Wally - PD
 
 
REMEMBER...ALL TRIP GOERS NEED TO BE PREMIER MEMBERS OR ABOVE TO JOIN OUR AMAZING DIVE CLUB TRIPS!!!   Email admin@singledivers.com for help in upgrading if needed!
 
Booking Templates are now obsolete with our NEW BOOKING SYSTEM! You can now make Deposits, partial or full trip payments, purchase add-ons all on our NEW Home Page under the TRIPS Tab. (Plus you can REVIEW what you have purchased using TRIPS -> MY TRIPS and selecting specific trips you have booked from the dropdown list!)

Edited by ScubaPunk, 17 February 2017 - 09:22 PM.

[N.J. Turtle]

Hi All, I am TRYING to make a deposit on the February 26th to March 5th trip, but am getting a payment error message, can someone help? I don;t want to miss out. Thanks! 

[Sqbagal]

Try now - sorry...

[Sqbagal]

Who's going posts have been updated!!

[ItsScubaJen]

Hi! I tried to book main level for the 10 day trip based on availability indicated in the "Who's Going and Availability" portion of the thread, but that option was not available to put in my cart. I put a deposit on a lower level room instead. If main level spot is or becomes available, I'd like to upgrade, please.

[Sqbagal]

Sorry, Jen. It will have to be a male-share for the last MAIN spot. If something changes, I'll let you know.

[DiverSandra]

^{Just booked and paid my deposit.  Would like more information on Extra land based nights and.or buffer pkgs being set up by SD.com (approx $120 s/o or $65 d/o per day)}

[WreckWench]

^{Just booked and paid my deposit.  Would like more information on Extra land based nights and.or buffer pkgs being set up by SD.com (approx $120 s/o or $65 d/o per day)}

 

 

 

PLEASE SEE THIS TOPIC FOR INFO ON MY REPLY.

 

And of course we are super excited you can join us!

[Sqbagal]

^{Just booked and paid my deposit.  Would like more information on Extra land based nights and.or buffer pkgs being set up by SD.com (approx $120 s/o or $65 d/o per day)}

      YAY!!    

[WreckWench]

BREAKING NEWS!!!

 

If you do BOTH of our Maldives trips via SingleDivers.com you'll receive an additional $75 per trip or $150 total for doing both. We most likely will need to rebate the money to those who have already signed up but we may be able to do it via our new booking system for those who have yet to sign up. Stay tuned for full details coming soon!

[WreckWench]

TRIP UPDATE:

 

Hey gang we've had some shuffling on the trip and here's what's shaking....

 

• Chris and Karen are upgrading to VIP so that opens up a Main level female (Jen do you still want to upgrade?)
• Kurt has rebooked a bit later in the year to celebrate his birthday in the Maldives so we'll miss him on our trip but totally get it.

So Jen let us know if you still want the Main level cabin?

And tell your friends...we have LOTS of space....too much space!

[Cajun Diver]

I just booked the Mar 5 - 15 trip  

[Sqbagal]

And I just put you on the WHO's GOING list!