SOLD OUT!!!
The Wakatobi Archipelago is the finest diving site in the world!
Bali and Wakatobi for $2875 to 3785 d/o plus air to Bali (We are working on a charter fare from LAX) You'll have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see large animals in Bali and the most amazing small stuff in Wakatobi!!! This trip was limited to 16 people maximum (but now we've added 4 more spots) and we have all the inexpensive bungalows! Also this trip requires a $1000 non-refundable deposit so please be sure you can go before taking a spot. Non-Diver Pricing: <$480> less per pkg. NOTE:Each package includes the 4nites/3 days in Bali and the Bali/Wakatobi/Bali Private Charter
Bali Rooms:
Premium Select Room View Wakatobi:
Premium Select Room Interior:
Bali/Wakatobi Availability Update:
SD honors a first come and first served premise that is driven by posting in our community. Once a trip has been filled from the "My Check & Documents in the Mail List" with CONFIRMED deposits/pymnts we will open an official waiting list for the trip. As openings occur we'll open up the Waiting List for add'l trip participants. Only deposited members will decrease the number of spots on the trip. Only members who have sent their deposit or paid for the trip TIMELY and have sent in their documents TIMELY i.e. Trip Waiver and Trip Survey will be moved to the official "Who's Going" list. Please note that while you may send pm and email requests for availability, the official availability is only available in the main trip post. Thank You! -ww
Click here for map of resort and room locations: MAPLimited Package Availability (must state pkg registering for at time of booking or booking is not valid):
Garden Bungalow/Bali Pkg $2875: 6 were avail - 7 requested - 0 left
Beach Bungalow/Bali Pkg $3185 : 6 were avail - 8 requested - 0 left
Premium Select Bungalow/Bali Pkg $3485: 5 were avail - 5 requested - 0 left
Cliff Villa/Bali Pkg $3785: 2 were avail - 2 requested - 0 left
Who's Going:
1. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - Dallas, TX d/o (PD $3185 - Beach Bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD $160 Waiver/Survey rec'd
2. Bruce aka ScubaShafer - MD, d/o (Paid in Full - Beach Bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD - Survey/Waiver Rec'd
3. Rosa aka DiveGirl412, CA, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Beach Bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Arr 10/6, Dpt 10/17.
4. Karen aka ScubaDawg, CA, d/o (PAID IN FULL - requested Garden Bungalow but upgraded to Beach Bungalow which is now confirmed) Nitrox PD, Waiver/SurveyRec'd
5. Bill aka ScubaTex, FtWorth TX, d/o (PAID IN FULL) - Garden Bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD, Need Room for extra night on the 17th, Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Needs room for 4th & 5th at Padang Bai Resort, Need room for 10/17 prefer d/o.
6. Shawn aka ShawnAbbott, TX, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Garden Bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD - Survey/Waiver Rec'd
7. Sheena aka weescot - Middle East, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Beach Bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD - Survey/Waiver Rec'd
8. Mike aka GoingPostal, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Garden bungalow confirmed) LAX/Bali Flights & Booking Fee Pd, Nitrox-PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd Arr 10/5, Dpt 10/18
9. Victoria aka TexasStarfish, TX, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Villa now confirmed Nitrox, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
10. Ray aka Latitude Adjustment, NJ, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Garden Bungalow confirmed), NO Nitrox Survey/Waiver Rec'd
11. Paul aka TxDvr, TX, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Villa now confirmed Nitrox, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
12. Carla aka Rkymtwy, CO, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Premium Select confirmed) - Nitrox PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
13. Jim aka tgnjim, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Premium Select now confirmed) Nitrox PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd * Wants to switch to a Beach or Garden Bungalow if available., Pelagian & Komodo Dancer PD, Arr 9/26, Dpt 10/29.
14. Maura aka ScubaChica, FL, d/o, (PAID IN FULL) - Garden Bungalow confirmed)[/color] NO Nitrox, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
15. Jeff aka JHeyNow, - IL, d/o (PAID IN FULL - Beach bungalow confirmed) Nitrox PD - Survey/Waiver Rec'd
16. Margaret aka Margarita, d/o, (PAID IN FULL- Premium Select confirmed), NITROX PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
17. Cherie aka drckw, NJ, d/o, (PAID IN FULL) - Garden Bungalow confirmed)[/color], NO Nitrox Survey/Waiver Rec'd
18. Liz aka Liz, Canada, d/o (PAID IN FULL; airfare & booking fee - PAID IN FULL - Premium Select confirmed) Nitrox PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
19. Barb aka Texan_In_China, d/o Beach Bungalow spot (PAID IN FULL, Nitrox Class PD, Survey/Waiver rec'd
20. Vanessa aka Vanessa, d/o, ($1000 + $2150 - Premium Select confirmed), Nitrox PD, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
Other Pkgs such as Bali Only and Pelagian and Komodo Dancer:
1. Sue aka Sue_M Bali $375 pkg during the same dates we'll be there. Nitrox in Bali, d/o, arrive on the 6th from Komodo Dancer. Survey/Waiver Rec'd, payment to be paid per arrangements.
2. Brian aka Scubabjs - d/o, Paid $2870 towards Pelgain + $1000 dep, NEED WAIVER ONLY
Payment Received Waiting on Docs: (Members won't be moved up to Who's Going until we've rec'd $ and docs)
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Trip Instructor: Bruce aka ScubaShafer
Trip Videographer:
Trip Photographer: Bruce aka ScubaShafer
Those Wanting Bruce's Photography Class:
1. Mike aka Going Postal - $100 - PD
2. Kamala aka WreckWench - $100 - PD
3. Barb aka A_Texan_In_China - $100 PD
4. Jim aka tgnjim - $100 PD
5. Rosa aka Divegirl412 $100 PD
6. Carla aka Rkymtwy $100 PD
Those Wanting Bruce's NITROX Class ($100 or $200):
1. Barb aka A_Texan_In_China - $???
Those Wanting Nitrox:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench - pd in adv by 4-1-08 $160
2. Sheena aka weescot - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
3. Bruce aka ScubaShafer - Paid Early by 4-1-08 $160
4. Mike aka going postal - Paid Early by 4-1-08 $160
5. karen aka scubadawg - Paid Early by 4-1-08 $160
6. Bill aka ScubaTex - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
7. Shawn aka ShawnAbbott - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
8. Rosa aka Divegirl412 - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
9. Liz aka Liz - Paid Early by 4-1-08 $160
10. Jim aka tgnjim - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
11. Carla aka Rkymtwy - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
12. Margaret aka Margarita - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
13. Ray aka Latitude Adjustment - NO NITROX
14. Cherie aka drckw - NO NITROX
15. Barb aka Texan_In_China - NO NITROX
16. Vanessa aka Vanessa - Paid early by 4/1/08 $160
17. Jeff aka JHeyNow - Paid early by 4/1/08 $160
18. Paul aka TXDvr - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
19. Victoria aka TexasStarfish - Paid Early by 4/1/08 $160
20. Maura aka ScubaChica - NO Nitrox
Those wanting to Sight See one day/afternoon in Bali to see the Island:
1. kamala aka wreckwench
2. Sheena aka weescot (will do her own thing)
3. Karen aka Scubadawg
4. Jim aka tgnjim
5. Shawn aka shawnabbott
6. Margaret aka Margarita
7. Rosa aka Divegirl412
8. Victoria aka TexasStarfish
9. Maura aka Scubachica
10. Bruce aka ScubaShafer
11. Liz aka Liz
12. Mike aka goingpostal
13. Barb aka A_Texan_In_China
14. Jeff aka JHeyNow
15. Carla aka Rkymtwy
Those wanting to Dive A Cockran for DAN Research for FREE and chance at great deal if buying one!:
1. Victoria aka TXStarfish
2. Kamala aka WreckWench
3. Karen aka ScubaDawg
4. Carla aka Rkymtwy
5. Mike aka Going Postal
6. Barb aka A_Texan_In_China (ASSUMING YOU'LL NEED ONE SINCE YOU ARE DOING NITROX FOR THE FIRST TIME. LET ME KNOW!)
Those Celebrating a Milestone on this Trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc):
1. Victoria aka TXStarfish will do dive #250!
Waiting List:
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2. Mike aka ASDMike - Either a Beach or Garden
3. Bill aka dobemanunder
4. Jim aka Kelp Diver (added 7-20-08)
OVERVIEW:
This is an amazing trip...3 full days of diving in Bali with Mola Mola and Mantas not to mention other amazing sea animals! 7 full days in Wakatobi including 6 days of diving. We have negotiated a great deal for Bali that includes lovely rooms, FREE massages and lots of extras including traditional dinners and a variety of local guided diving! The prices include the Bali portion and the special charter flight from Bali to Wakatobi along with the class of room in Wakatobi stated in the packages below.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
Tropical coral reef diving and sea-grass habitat. Steep slopes and walls. Sea mounts, caverns and pristine reef tops. Drift dives and critter hunting. Fresh water caves. Below is just a small sample of dive sites offered as we have more than three dozen to choose from. Our house reef is world-famous. Some guests never go on a boat dive because the reef and wall right in front of our resort provides enough territory and diversity to keep them exploring for several days. There is no need to swim long distances. We even offer "taxi-boat" services to transport you to extended parts of the house reef.
SCHEDULED ITINERARY
Days Prior to start of our trip:If you wish to arrive early in Bali or do combine other diving adventures let us know. Several members plan to dive with Pelagian as well as Peter Hughes...we can easily add you to those itineraries!
Oct 4 Sat: Depart for Bali
Oct 6 Mon: Arrive in Bali -Transfer to Padang Bai Beach Resort, (Subject to arrival time at Resort 0-2 dives) Dinner - Bar B Q
Oct 7 Tues: Day 2 Bali
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Depart for 2 dives Manta Point
Lunch at Narcosis Café in Padang Bai
15:00 Afternoon dive in Padang Bai Area
FREE Balinese massage
18:00 Optional night Dive
19:30 Dinner - Balinese Buffet & Balinese dancing
Oct 8 Wed: Day 3 Bali
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Depart for 2 dives Tulamben Liberty Wreck
Lunch at Paradise Café in Tulamben
15:00 Afternoon dive in Tulamben Area
FREE Balinese massage
18:00 Possible Optional night Dive (TBD)
19:30 Dinner - Seafood Bar B Q
Oct 9 Thurs: Day 4 Bali
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Depart for 2 dives Tepekong / Mimpang
Lunch at Narcosis Café in Padang Bai
15:00 Afternoon FREE or Optional Sight Seeing available to do Monkey Tours, Volcano etc
19:30 Dinner – Babi Gurling - traditional food (pig on the spit)
Oct 10 Fri: Depart Bali early am flight TBA to Wakatobi, check into hotel, catch a dive or rest!
Oct 11 Sat to Oct 15 Wed: EAT, SLEEP, DIVE!!! Unlimited Diving Package at Wakatobi!
Oct 16 Thur: Dry gear, day of relaxation, see the island, visit the villiage
Oct 17 Fri:Return to Bali by 16:00, and therefore international flights connections are possible after 17:30. (Or you can stay another day in Bali. If you desire to do so we can book you a very inexpensive room.)
Oct 17 Fri: If departing Bali for your international flight you'll arrive back in the States on the same day Oct 17th.
Additional Tours:If you want to book add'l tours after our trip let us know!
Boat Diving Because of our very fortunate location there's a wide range of superb dive sites within reach of our dive boats. We have about 40 sites that we regularly dive, all accessible by a normally short boat ride. Boat rides range from 10 minutes up to max. The furthest sites are about one hour away. Shore Diving Our "signature dish". This is what has made Wakatobi the number one choice among not only resort divers but also liveaboard lovers. World's best shore diving. Simply get your gear and step right out on the beach, get in the water, flip your fins a few times and enjoy some of the most amazing reef life you will ever see. The house reef top is so prolific that many photographers find themselves out of film* before they have even reached the drop-off (located approx. 80 yards in front of the Resort proper). Taxi Boat Diving Our house reef is more than three (3) miles long. We offer a service that allows you to explore dive sites on the house reef normally not accessible from the resort. Due to the house reef being so expansive this adds several sites for you to enjoy. Simply let one of our dive guides know that you and a buddy (or a group of up to 6 divers) wish to go out with a tender boat and they will help you get your gear on board. Then, as the boat glides out over the reef you fine tune your gear and get ready for the dive. Once over the site you will do a back roll to enter the water. The dive location will be chosen so that the current will bring you back to the resort. After a perfect, impression-intensive dive, you can then exit the water at the end of our jetty (or on any part of the beach) where our attentive local staff will be standing by to carry cameras and dive gear. Night Diving Night diving at Wakatobi is fantastic!. One or two night dives (depending on length of the trip and weather) will be offered from the boats. You can dive any night on the house reef in front of the resort (unguided). Simply gear up in the diver preparation area and walk-in off the beach. Night dives should be finished at the latest by 10.00 p.m. but special arrangements can be made to dive at other hours.
Max Depth: 80 ft Water Temp: 82-86 degrees F Air Temp: 79-84 degrees F
PACKAGES INCLUDE:
Click here for map of resort and room locations: MAP
Garden Bungalow (GB) Package - Includes Bali Pkg, round trip Flight from Bali to Wakatobi and rooming located slightly behind the Beach and Premium bungalows. These offer more shade after a long day in the sun on the boats. Comfortably equip with everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
$2875 USD (includes Bali package and Bali/Wakatobi/Bali Charter Flight)
Beach Bungalow (BB) Package - Includes Bali Pkg, round trip Flight from Bali to Wakatobi and rooming similar in size as the Garden Bungalows, but located front-row, facing the south beach. The breeziest choice for those not wanting to use the AC.
$3185 USD (includes Bali package and Bali/Wakatobi/Bali Charter Flight)
Premium Select Bungalow (PSB) Package - Includes Bali Pkg, round trip Flight from Bali to Wakatobi and rooming on the front-row beach location on the west-facing sunset beach with completely rebuilt interior. Excellent and some say - on par with the cliff villas, just not as spacious.
$3485 USD (includes Bali package and Bali/Wakatobi/Bali Charter Flight)
Cliff Villa (CV) Package - Includes Bali Pkg, round trip Flight from Bali to Wakatobi and rooming situated aside from the rest of the resort, perched up on the coral cliffs. These premium rooms offer first-class exclusivity, privacy, 800+ sqf of space and amenities.
$3785 USD (includes Bali package and Bali/Wakatobi/Bali Charter Flight)
Bali Oct 6-10:
• 4 nights/3 days d/o hotel, diving, meals
• SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
• Experienced Renewed & insured Bali Dive guide
• All land and sea transport.
• Air fills and weight belt / Nitrox fills in Padang Bai if certified Nitrox diver
• Breakfast, Lunch & refreshments during diving program.
• Evening Meals are included
• Accommodations while on package at Padang Bai: New deluxe sea view accommodation with A/C, hot water, fully stocked mini bar and wine selection, Sat TV and DVD player with large selection of DVDs.
• 1 night accommodation in Sanur / Legian prior to departure if requested (ToBeConfirmed)
• Taxes and service charges.
• SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
Wakatobi:
• 7 nights/6 days unlimited diving in a double occupancy room in the package of your choice (see above)
• All Inclusive meals prepared by worldclass chefs
• Unlimited Shore Diving...easy and beautiful!
• Flight from Bali to Wakatobi and back to Bali included
• All taxes included
• Welcome Cocktail
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare to Bali
• Sodas, Diversitea, alcohol and specialty coffees
• Possibly (1) meal not covered during Bali portion of trip
• Optional Sightseeing in Bali
• Extra massages
• Nitrox upgrade ($160 in Wakatobi if paid in advance by Sept 1st otherwise $180)
• Rental, instruction and retail charges approx $160-180 per week or $30-40 per day
• Crew gratuities usually 15%
• Trip Insurance is MANDITORY FOR THIS TRIP (see the end of this post for 2 great insurance links)
OPTIONAL:
Non-diver discount: Less $80.00 USD / diving day for guests not participating in the diving program. Diving days equal resort stay minus one day.
Nitrox pricing: If paid by 9/1/08 for 7 days in Wakatobi $160.00 otherwise $180.00 USD
Price Per day $35.00
Dive equipment rental: Wet suit, regulator/octopus, computer, Buoyancy compensator, mask/snorkel/fins. Please inquire in advance as supplies are limited. estimated daily rental $30-40 USD estimated 7 days $160.00-$180.00
Single Supplement Bali:$35 per night in pkg or $70 if not in pkg
Single Supplement Wakatobi: 75% of base pkg price as add-on
DISCOUNTS:
•$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above memberships
•Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
TRANSFERS:
Bali: Transfers from the airport to the resort are included. Transfers from the resort to the airport to fly to Wakatobi are included. Due to variable nature of people's return from Bali to their original departure cities, transfers back to the airport in Bali may NOT be included if staying an extra night. Wakatobi: Transfer from Bali resort to Bali airport to Wakatobi airport to Wakatobi resort and back to Wakatobi airport and ultimately the Bali airport are all included. Only the transfer from the Bali airport to a local resort if needed may NOT be included. (It will be included in your hotel rate.)
AIRFARE:
We will be working on a group package from LAX. However you are free to book your own airfare. On the Charter Flight from Wakatobi we will return to Bali by 16:00, and therefore international flights connections are possible after 17:30. (Or you can stay another day in Bali. If you desire to do so we can book you a very inexpensive room.)
ADDITIONAL BALI HOTEL INFORMATION:
Deluxe Rooms: The comfortable interior of this 18 sqm living room is made of wood and Rattan. The double bed measures 1.8 by 2 m & single bed measures 1.4 x 2m. Further features are bedside tables, plus a closet with electric mini safe; Satellite TV, DVD player, full mini bar and a selection of over 600 DVDs are a further feature. The 6 sqm terrace features two seats, a table and a laundry rack. Two of the terraces have a an uninterrupted View of Nusa Penida with enough space for up to 2 sun lovers plus a mini bar at hand . The deluxe bungalows feature fan plus air-conditioning. The angled ocean view is a great way to relax after a days diving. Local restaurants but 50 meters away and the ocean laps gently 20 meters from our store front.
How to Book a Spot on this Trip:
1. Post in this thread that you plan to join us and advise your check or payment is in the mail or on it's way. You MUST tell us what package you want or we will NOT accept your booking until you do. We'll then put your name on the 'check's in the mail' list. (Please send your pymt asap as we will NOT hold any spots on this trip. Your spot is confirmed when we receive your $1000 non-refundable deposit.) - 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. Click here to learn more.
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 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. See below for our credit card authorization form.
4. We need to know what day you are arriving and departing as well as flight times, if you need rental gear, if diving nitrox in Wakatobi (only limited nitrox avail in Bali) if you want d/o for the whole trip or if you want s/o for any portion of the trip. You MUST include as much of this information as possible with your initial reservation. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE PACKAGE YOU WANT TO BOOK AS PACKAGE TYPES ARE VERY LIMITED.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
If paying via paypal go to www.PayPal.com and send payment to kamala@singledivers.com Be sure to include your address, contact number and screen name in the details section.
If paying via check or money order, please send payable to SingleDivers.com LLC :
c/o Kamala Shadduck
SingleDivers.com
3957 Gaspar Ste#200
Dallas, TX 75220
214-350-7003
kamala@singledivers.com
If paying via credit card (Visa, MC) download the SD Credit Card Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form.
PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
ASAP: $1000 non-refundable deposit immediately (Tip: Pay deposit via paypal +3% to ensure your spot. Spots will be reduced ONLY after posting you wish to go and deposit/trip$ is received.)
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
a. $1000 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot
b. May 1, 2008: $1300
c. Jul 1, 2008: $575 GB / $885 BB / $1185 PSB / $1485 CV
d. Nitrox must be paid in full by April 1st to qualify for $30 discount making it $160 vs $190 at the resort.
Note: Trip must be paid in full 90 days prior to departure. Missing payments can forfeit your spot to someone on the waiting list.
IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES:
1. School Supplies: As is our tradition we take school supplies on our trips to the under priviledged children of the countries we visit while diving. Bali and Wakatobi are no exception and we will have many orphanages to bring relief to. One of the non-diving afternoons we will take whoever would like to join us and drop off the school supplies to the kids. I have seen grown men tear up at the look on their faces when they see us.
So PLEASE keep your eye out for school supplies on sale as these items are extremely expensive in the countries we visit. Remember a child can play with a can or a box and use great imagination pretending it is a castle, fort, car or space capsule. But they can not make do as well when they need school supplies so that they can learn and better themselves.
2. Check out these reviews: Centotes
3. FAQ: - check here often!
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PLEASE obtain trip insurance - IT IS MANDITORY FOR THIS TRIP ...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.
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Edited by ScubaPunk, 03 October 2008 - 12:04 PM.