Belize...See in One Trip What Would Take Several Land Based Trips to Even Come Close...REALLY SEE BELIZE!!! ONLY 15 SPOTS! Join us to discover the incredible atolls of Glovers Reef, Turneffe Island, and Lighthouse Reef. Located on the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize is a friendly English speaking country rich in history and unspoiled natural attractions ranging from its rainforests to its beautiful coral reefs. Travel to Belize City is easy and accessible by commercial jet service offered by USAirways, American, Continental, and Grupo Taca Airlines. If your schedule allows, we encourage you to spend a few days before or after your cruise to explore this beautiful ecotourism-minded country. Jungle resorts, river tubing, canoeing, jungle treks, tours of ancient Mayan ruins, the Belize Zoo - Belize has much to offer.
Background:
This is a very special trip. It is first trip with Nekton Cruises, they are making SingleDivers.com one of their resellers and we'll be diving with members of the armed services recently home from Iraq and other war zones. There is special pricing for them
and special LIMITED TIME ONLY "FIRST TIME" SINGLEDIVERS.COM pricing for us! 
Package Overview:
The 7 day all inclusive liveaboard IS the way to SEE BELIZE! See below for SPECIAL DISCOUNTS! Enjoy truly first-class luxury in Nekton's air-conditioned cabins with private baths and spectacular ocean views in every cabin. Indulge in delicious cuisine in our scenic spacious dining room and relax in a comfortable lounge area complete with large screen projection TV, VCR/DVD,and a PC with USB/Firewire/CD Burner and picture/video editing capabilities. Bask in tropical sunshine on the huge sundeck with chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi. The sundeck also make for great stargazing at night. FEEL the unique (SWATH) hull design stability and comfort unmatched by conventional monohulls and catamarans. Air is not included but we have some contract air lined up so we can help you with that or you can book it direct.
Who's Going:
1. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - TX -(pd) - (Nitrox pd) - ($195 add-on's pd) - April21-May1 - waiver/survey
2. Phyllis aka stingray1 -TX -(pd)- (Nitrox pd) - April 20-28 - waiver/survey - ($195 add-on's pd)
3. Bruce aka ScubaShafer - MD - (pd) - (Nitrox pd) waiver/survey - ($195 add-on's pd)
4. Shafeen aka zesach - WA - (pd) - land tour 28th - (Nitrox pd) - upper level room requested (possibly bringing friend) - Survey/Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
5. Dave aka SuperDave - ID - (pd) - upper level room requested - (airfare via SD pd) - April21-May1 Survey
6. Monte aka BubbleBoy - NJ - (pd) - (Nitrox pd) Survey & Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
7. Carla aka rkymtwy - (pd); (Nitrox pd) - land tour 28th - upper level room requested - Waiver/Survey - ($195 add-on's pd)
8. Bill aka grayfins - (pd) - (Nitrox pd) waiver/survey - Scuba Instruction pd - ($195 add-on's pd)
9. Karen aka ScubaWishes - NY - (pd) - upper room requested Survey& Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
10. Mark aka DiveAK - 20/21-May1 - (pd) (Nitrox pd) Survey & Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
11. Jim aka parrotman- Or - (pd) Flights:-April 20-30 waiver/survey - ($195 add-on's pd)
12. Fernando aka fala - NY - (pd) - Survey & Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
13.Michael aka GoingPostal (pd) (Nitrox pd) - April 20-30 Survey & Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
14.Trevor aka hulaboy (pd + 3%) ($1495 Military Discount)- Waiver/Survey - ($195 add-on's pd)
15. scubabjs - (pd) Nitrox pd Survey & Waiver - ($195 add-on's pd)
Trip Instructor: Bruce aka ScubaShafer
Trip Videographer:
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Full Details:
Price Includes:Price: 7 Nights Regularily Priced US$1795
With Instant SD Premier Discount US$1695
With Early Booking Discount US$1595/$1695 if standard member (Deposit by 1/15..extended to 1/31)
With Active Armed Forces Discount US$1495
Non Diver & Non-Snorkeler Less <$100>
Snorkeler (non-diver) less <$50>
See "Discounts" below for more discounts and eligibility!
• SD "Meet & Greet" to get to know everyone
• 7 nights/7 days aboard the vessel
• 3 meals daily, plus between-dive snacks
• 5 dives daily (weather and itinerary permitting)
• Use of tanks (steel 90's), weights (soft) and belts (Limited number of aluminum and shorter tanks also available)
• All air fills (excluding nitrox)
• All non-alcoholic & non-carbonated beverages (You may bring your own wine/alcohol.)
• SD.com signature t-shirt
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners (when avail)
• Port and Immigration Fees
• Shore Excursions: Ride a tender shuttle ashore to explore quaint island villages, exciting shopping districts, historic sites or remote, white sandy beaches. Explore ancient Mayan Ruins in Belize.
• Photo Contest: Weekly photo contest onboard open to all guests with one grand prize winner!
•Transfers according to the boat: Transportation to the Princess Hotel and then the boat the day of the cruise as well as from the boat to the airport or to the Princess the day the cruise returns is included already. For arrivals/departures other than the days of the cruise, private taxis are readily available.
Price Does Not Include:
• Airfare (we have bulk air or you can do your own.)
• Rental, instruction and retail charges
• Crew/staff gratuities (usually 10-15% of your non air pkg cost)
• Trip Cancellation Insurance (we have great pricing on trip insurance see below)
• Nitrox Upgrade of $195 per week (note limited to 10 divers)
• $10 Belize Government Cruising Fee
• $50 Belize Government Port Charge
• $5 Half Moon Caye Park Fee (on itineraries that include Half Moon Caye)
• $2.50 Glovers Park Fee (on itineraries that include Glovers Park)
• $10 Belize Hyperbaric Chamber Fee
• $35 Belizean Government Departure Tax payable at the airport
• $25 Saturday Ground Transfer/Taxi fee (roundtrip) - for sightseeing tours after the trip
• $100 Fuel surcharge
Note: To request bulk air send either fingrabber@singledivers.com or kamala@singledivers.com and we'll request it from our brokers. Please allow approx 24-48 hrs for this reply back.
Schedule:
Saturday April 21st: You are welcome to board your Nekton Liveaboard after 7:30 p.m. When your flight arrives on Saturday, a Nekton crew member will meet you at Belize's Philip Goldson International Airport International Airport (BZE). If you choose to take advantage of our shuttle service transportation ($25 USD includes both Saturdays), your luggage will be taken to your Nekton Liveaboard and depending on your arrival time you will either be taken directly to your Nekton Liveaboard or to the Princess Hotel and Casino. The Princess Hotel offers Nekton guests VIP treatment including the use of thier pool, gym, bowling alley, and casino. You'll also get a 25% discount off drinks, and there is a $10 USD BBQ Buffet. Please plan to eat dinner in Belize City prior to boarding as dinner will not be served onboard Saturday night. Pick-Up for transfer to your Nekton Liveaboard will be at the Princess Hotel and Casino at 7:15 p.m. The Captain's Briefing begins onboard at 8:00 p.m. with departure after.
Sunday April 22 - Friday April 27: Your Nekton Liveaboard departs for dive sites along the atolls of Lighthouse Reef and Turneffe Island. The Southern Itinerary also includes sites on Glovers Reef. The diving in Belize includes walls beginning at approximately 50 feet (15 meters) of water. Visibility is excellent along the walls typically exceeding 100 feet (30 meters). Depending the week, you will also have the opportunity to picnic on and explore scenic Half Moon Caye and its bird sanctuary. Enjoy at least 4 - 5 dives per day, including night dives and the opportunity to dive all the way through Friday night (or snorkel if your flight out is within 24 hours).
A typical day goes something like this:
6:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast Buffet (optional dawn dive on some days)
8:00 a.m.: Dive briefing on sundeck followed by open diving
10:00 a.m.: Mid-morning snack
11:45 a.m.: Back onboard
12:00 noon: While Lunch is Served, boat moves to afternoon dive site
1:00 p.m.: Dive site briefing on sundeck followed by open diving
3:00 p.m.: Mid-afternoon snack
5:45 p.m.: Back onboard
6:00 p.m.: Dinner is served followed by evening slide presentation
8:00 p.m.: Dive deck opens again for night dive
10:00 p.m.: Depart for tomorrow morning's new dive site
Saturday April 28: Check-out time is 8:00 a.m. If you are taking advantage of our shuttle service, we will transport you to either Belize's Goldson International airport or to the Princess Hotel and Casino. We can also suggest a fascinating tour of the Ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. That tour runs from 9 a.m. until 12 noon (tour cost is $85 USD per guest). With this tour, the drivers can have you back at the Goldson International Airport by 12 noon on that Saturday.
Optional Services:
• Nitrox $195 (limited to first 10 people paid). Note: Mix will be guaranteed 26% but usually 29%. Recent logs from the boat are showing 31-32%.
• Single Room Upgrade 50% of trip cost. Call or email/pm SD for availability.
• Diving Excursion to the Ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. $85
Other Information:
Boat Amenities:
• Super stable SWATH design virtually eliminates ship motion so you can sleep soundly while the ship cruises between dive locations overnight.
• Huge patented elevating dive platform that lowers to provide easy entry and egress from the water. Entry is either by a not so giant stride off either side, or simply walk down the center stairs into the water. Egress is via two ladders attached to the center stairs
• Individual gear compartments under dive platform benches for "wet" gear storage
• Steel 90 cubic foot tanks (with standard "K" valves for use with standard yoke regulators) provided for each guest. (Limited number of aluminum and shorter tanks also available)
• Soft weights and belts provided for each guest
• Anti fogging mask solution and regularly changed freshwater gear rinse tanks are provided
• Separate camera exclusive rinse tanks and carpeted camera table
• 15 foot rigid weighted hang bar with emergency tank deployed during diving
• Hot shower and warm towels right on dive deck
• Friendly, professional and experienced crew members always on duty during diving. 24 hour crew schedule with at least one crew member always on duty at night
• Two stable twin hull tenders for assisting divers, snorkeling, shore shuttle, and water skiing
Nitrox is available onboard
• All cabins are spacious suites with private bathrooms, full sized showers, push-button heads, large picture windows, and twin or queen size beds for maximum comfort and privacy
• Independent air-conditioning controls in each cabin
• Spacious lounge area is a perfect setting for socializing, watching videos and slide shows, or reading
• Huge 2000 square foot sundeck has chairs, tables, chaise lounges, a Jacuzzi and a shaded area with hanging storage for wetsuits, and additional cubby storage for gear
• Delicious cuisine is served in our comfortable spacious scenic dining room
• Non-linear digital video editing facilities available
• First aid kit onboard
• DAN Oxygen System onboard
• Defibrillator onboard
• Satellite Telephone onboard
• Ships are U.S. Coast Guard Certified to strict US safety standards
Belize Passport Requirements:
The Belize Government requires that non-Belize citizens of all ages must carry a valid passport for travel to Belize. A certified birth certificate and drivers license is not sufficient. The Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival date in Belize. No visas are required for U.S., U.K. and Canada citizens and these countries also maintain embassy's in Belize. Most other countries require visas.
Belize Money Matters:
Although your cruise includes all onboard meals and diving activity, you may choose to make onboard purchases from the boutique or for photo processing and rentals. The boat accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, travelers checks and cash. Note that U.S. Dollars are gladly accepted in Belize at a rate of 2 Belize Dollars to 1 U.S. Dollar.
Internet Access and Boat Contact Numbers:
We have no internet access on the boat sorry
Here are some phone numbers: On the Saturdays while the boat is in port this number will reach the boat cell phone: 501-623-4376 (no need to dial the 501 if calling from within Belize), While the boat is away from the port, the boat can be reached on the sat phone 011-874-762-103-563 (very expensive - $6.00 per minute on the boat end and then whatever the other ends’ provider charges them. If no one answers the sat phone, they can fax to the sat fax (again very expensive) and ask the guest to call them.How to Book a Spot on this Trip:
1. Post in this thread that you plan to join us and your check or payment is in the mail or on it's way. We'll then put your name on the 'check's in the mail' list. (Please send your pymt asap as we'll only hold your spot for 7 days.)
2. Fill out the Trip Rooming & Diving Survey plus the SingleDivers.com Medical Liability Release 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 fingrabber@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 work with you. See below for our credit card authorization form.
4. If we need to know what time you are arriving, if you need rental gear, if driving or flying or how much lead you need, you MUST include this with your initial reservation.
Discounts:
$25 rebate for SD premier or charter membership
$100 Instant Premier Member Discount on $1795 making the trip $1695
$100 EARLY BIRD Discount if Deposited by Jan 15th now Jan 31 so now the trip is $1595 for premier member or $1695 for standard member
$100 Active Member of Armed Services Discount so now the trip is $1495
Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
Payment Information:
If paying via credit card (Visa, MC, Diners) download the SD Credit Card Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form.
If paying via paypal go to www.PayPal.com and send payment to kamala@singledivers.com Be sure to include the 3% fee along with your address, contact number, screen name and trip name in the details section.
If paying via check or money order, please send payment to:
Kamala Shadduck
SingleDivers.com
3957 Gaspar Ste#200
Dallas, TX 75220
214-350-7003
kamala@singledivers.com
We must have your name, address, screen name and trip name in the memo section of the check to be credited properly for this trip
Payment Terms & Schedule:
ASAP: $400 deposit required to reserve a spot on the trip.
Progress Payments:
Immediately to Hold Spot: $400 Deposit
Jan 21, 2007: $500
Feb 21, 2007: $595 to $795*
*Trip is $1795 less immediate SingleDivers.com Premier Member Discount of $100 or $1695 so balance due is $795
Book by Jan 15th NOW Jan 31st get ANOTHER $100 off upfront and the trip is now $1595 so balance due is $695
Active Member of Armed Services get ANOTHER $100 off upfront and the trip is now $1495 so balance due is $595
Nekton's cancellation policy is as follows:
All cancellations must be made in writing and received by Nekton Diving Cruises at our Fort Lauderdale office. If you cancel more than 180 days prior to departure, you will be refunded 66% of your deposit. Cancellations between 180-90 days prior to departure will be refunded 33% of the deposit. Cancellations between 90 and 60 days of departure forfeit full deposit. No refunds of deposits or cruise fares will be granted for cancellations within 60 days of departure. No refunds will be granted for non-appearance on the date of departure.
PLEASE obtain trip insurance ...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc. It is very economical and averages about $ for this trip.
Click here for a free quote or to purchase online!
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Picture #1 (at top): "Party at your anemone" courtesy of G.L. Strong weekly contest winner
Picture #2-#4: Nekton deck, dining and cabin areas
Picture #5: "Jacks under the boat" courtesy of Lily Mak@Enchanted Sea.com
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Edited by WreckWench, 18 April 2007 - 09:15 AM.
