*The base pkg is 4 Nites/ 3 Days for $599 which SingleDivers.com gaurantees a d/o same sex roommate. If you add days to your custom pkg SD.com will help you find roommates for those extra days but can not gaurantee a d/o rate. As you sign up for the trip let us know the number of days you want so others can join for the same timeframes. This will facilitate d/o rates for as many people and days as possible for you!
Join in all the Halloween fun in Cozumel for either 2, 3, or up to 5 full days of fabulous diving (or more if you want it). You asked for it...Casa Del Mar responded with a FANTASTIC package and if you can find the airfare...we'll have a great time!
Diving in Cozumel is truly recovering at an extremely fast rate. The soft sponges are coming back quickly and with all the changes to the terrain the animals are easier to see! The island is ready for tourists and Cozumel offers a good bargain for those wanting excellent Caribbean diving for a good price and relative ease of getting there! And the deeper sites have rebounded even quicker so Cozumel still is one of the Gem's of the Caribbean!
Halloween in Cozumel, All Inclusive, D/O, CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGE for $599 (the LOWEST PRICE ALL YEAR!!!) d/o plus air to Cozumel and (see us for bulk and charter air rates via Champion, etc) you'll have one last chance to dive world renown Cozumel and celebrate 'all hallow's eve aka Halloween'! The 'base' trip will be set up as a 4 nite 3 day pkg for $599 but you can build on that package adding days as desired. SingleDivers.com will guarantee a same sex roommate for the base pkg of 4/3 for $599 and help you find roommates for any add'l days that you wish to stay. Non-Diver Pricing: TBA
NOTE: Many pf you will customize your trip the way YOU want it and each pkg will contain diving, hotel, be all inclusive and other free perks as listed. If you wish to add add'l dives let us help you make those arrangements. Price is $55 for each extra day of hotel in Cozumel d/o and $60 for each extra day of 2 tank am diving. Extra third dive is $30 per day (minimum of 5 people) and Nitrox is $10 per tank.
Build Your Own Package *: (Note the Official Base Package is 4 nites 3 days from Oct 30 to Nov 3 Diving Oct 31st, Nov1, Nov2)
3 nites 2 days diving + meals + drinks: $455 - Non-Diver: $307
4 nites 3 days diving + meals + drinks : $599 - Official Base Pkg Oct 30 to Nov 3rd. This pkg will guarantee a same sex roommate and d/o for every night of the trip! Non-Diver: $385
5 nites 4 days diving + meals + drinks: $745 Non-Diver: $475
7 nites 5 days diving + melas + drinks: $979 Non-Diver: $632
* Since people have different needs and wants for this trip ie. some want a long weekend and others want a week to justify the airfare, I have worked a deal out with the resort where you can "Build Your Own Package" for this trip. We can use "PRIME DATES" as the base package and we will guarantee a same gender roommate for the base package of 4 nites 3 days diving and assist you to find a roommate for add'l days that you wish to stay or for less days if you opt for the 3 nites 2 day pkg. When you sign up for the trip please let us know which configuration you are choosing so others will know who may or may not be a possible rooming option for the extra days. SingleDivers.com will assist in helping you obtain a suitable roommate based upon our standard rooming survey but we just can't guarantee a roomate on any of the pkg options other than the 4 nite 3 day pkg. Due to other trip obligations I will arrive 1 day early to ensure that everything is set up and I will be officially doing the 4 nite 3 day pkg.
Who's Going:
1. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - Dallas, TX d/o (PD - Cozy Oct) Nitrox-PD Waiver/Survey rec'd
2. Fred aka Clearvis - D/O, $599 Pd, 4 nites/3 days, Nitrox, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
3. Teresa aka Mermaid Lady TX - D/O, Pd $600, 4 nites/3 days, No Nitrox, No Extra Dives, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
4. Sonny aka Sonny Beaches TX - D/O, PAID IN FULL, Nitrox PD, 4 Nites/3 days, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
5. Den aka Diver Den - D/O 10/30 - 11/3, S/O 11/4, Paid in Full, Nitrox, PD, 5 Nites/4 days, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
6. Valerie aka Diveprn - D/o, $629 pmt, Nitrox, 4 Nites/3 days, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
7. Maurice aka Canuck in Texas TX - S/O 10/27 - 10/29, D/O 10/30 - 11/3, PAID IN FULL, 7 nite/5 days, Rent-a-Buddy, Nitrox PD, Survey/Waiver
8. Belinda aka Damselfish AZ - D/O, PAID IN FULL, Nitrox PD, 4 Nites/3days, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
9. John aka John B TX - D/O 4 Nite/3 days, PAID IN FULL, Nitrox Pd, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
10. George aka Georoc01 CO - D/O PAID IN FULL, 4 Nite/3 days, 10/30-Nov 3rd, Air, 100CF tanks for the 1st day each day $30 Pd. Survey/Waiver Rec'd
Deposit Received, Waiting on Docs:
11. Stacy aka ScubaStacy - D/O, PAID IN FULL, No Nitrox, 4 Nites/3 days, No extra dives, Survey Rec'd, Need Waiver
12. Dancerdog aka Marceil CO - S/O 10/29 PD, D/O 10/30 forward, PAID IN FULL, 4 Nite/3days, No Nitrox, Survey Rec'd, Need Waiver
Check's & Docs In The Mail: (Members won't be moved up to Who's Going until we rec'd $ and docs)
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Those Wanting to do the FREE Night Dive in Cozy:
1. Maurice aka Canuck in Texas
2. Fred aka Clearvis
3. Teresa aka Mermaid Lady
4. Sonny aka Sonny Beaches
5. Belinda aka Damselfish
6. Stacy aka ScubasStacy
7. Den aka Diver Den
8. George aka Georoc01
9. John aka John B
Those Wanting to do 3 Dives a Day in Cozy $30 per day for 3rd Dive:
1. Maurice aka Canuck - (5 days $150) - Pd
2. Fred aka Clearvis - (2 days $60) - Pd
3. Sonny aka Sonny Beaches - (3 days $90) -
4. George aka Georoc01 - (2 days $60) - Pd
5. John aka John B (2 days $60) - Pd
6. Kamala aka Wreckwench (3 days $90) Pd
Those Wanting Nitrox:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench yes all dives $10 per tank (pd)
2. Maurice aka Canuck in Texas (15 dives x $10 = $150) Pd
3. Fred aka Clearvis (6 dives x 10 = $60) - Pd
4. Sonny aka Sonny Beaches (9 dives x 10 = $90) Pd
5. Belinda aka Damselfish (6 dives x 10 = $60) Pd
6. Den aka Diver Den (9 dives x $10 = $90) Pd
7. Valerie aka Diveprn (6 dives x $10 = $60)
8. John aka John B (9 dives x 10 - $90) Pd
Those Wanting 100cf tanks if available: (Preference goes to those who need them the most)
2. George aka Georoc01 - For first dive of each day.
Those participating in our First Annual Halloween Costume Party. Casa Del Mar has chosen a "PIRATES" theme. More details will be coming soon! Awards will be given for creativity as well as originalty! Prizes include $$$, dive gear, FREE DIVING and other great prizes to be announced.
1. Sonny aka Sonny Beaches....so far the ONLY WINNER!
2. Teresa aka Mermaid Lady...so far the SECOND WINNER!
3. Den aka Diver Den
4. Stacy aka ScubaStacy
5. Belinda aka Damselfish
Interested but can't quite commit:
1. Sherri aka Sherr752
2. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
3. Lee aka Mantarraya
4. Kevin aka Kevininpo
Trip Instructor: OPEN
OVERVIEW:
Hey gang...you asked for a Halloween trip and I found a great one! Don't miss this great deal and have fun diving in the October Sun of Cozumel! And don't miss our FIRST EVER HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY! It will be a blast! Everyone who participates will win and those who are REALLY creative and original will win BIG!!
SCHEDULED ITINERARY
Days Prior to start of our trip: This is a BUILD YOUR OWN TRIP offering. The basic trip will be 4 nights and 3 days of diving. You can add to this trip add'l days of diving and nights of hotel for a PACKAGE RATE! Guaranteed D/O will be provided for the base pkg of $599. Add'l days that you add may be at a D/O rate if others plan to travel during the same timeframe. You may also have to do a s/o rate for one or more of those extra days.
Oct 30, 2008 : Arrive in Cozumel or Cancun (and take the ferry to Cozumel) & Stay at Casa del Mar in Cozumel (You can arrive anytime, take a taxi/shuttle to the hotel, get checked in, have some lunch and you'll be able to do a 'day of arrival' shore dive if you like.)
Oct: 31, 2008 Dive in Cozumel & Stay at Casa del Mar in Cozumel - BIG HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!
Nov 1, 2008: Dive in Cozumel & Stay at Casa del Mar in Cozumel
Nov 2, 2008: Dive in Cozumel & Stay at Casa del Mar in Cozumel
Nov 3, 2008: Travel Home for base pkg.
BASE PACKAGE of 4 nites 3 days INCLUDES:
Cozumel:
• 4 nights/3 days 2 tank am boat dives in a double occupancy room at newly rebuilt beautiful Casa del Mar beach resort (d/o guaranteed for the 4/3 pkg.)
• All Inclusive "themed buffet dinners" including Breakfast, Lunch, Buffet Styled Theme Dinners ie. Mexican Night, Pasta Night, Surf & Turf, MoonLight Beach Party, etc. plus open bar including domestic drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
• 3 days diving 2 tanks dives with Del Mar Aquatics Dive Operation on premises (additional dives available daily)
• Unlimited Shore Diving...easy and beautiful!
• All taxes included
• $2 per day diving park fees included
• Free Day of Arrival Shore Diving
• 1 FREE Boat NIght Dive (on all pkgs of 3 days diving or more which includes our base pkg)
• 1 FREE 3rd Tank Dive (on the 7 day pkg which includes 5 days of diving)
• Welcome Cocktail
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
• SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
• Pirates Costume Party hosted by Casa Del Mar
• Includes the base hotel and waitstaff gratuities (add'l tips for excellent service are always welcome and appreciated)
• Includes all hotel taxes
• 20% Discount at Del Mar Beach Club
• Meals: Meals are included including alcohol. We will do all of our meals at the hotel however with this special pricing you can do dinner in town at one of Cozy'd world renown restaurants and STILL SAVE MONEY! Meals in this SPECIAL package will be 'themed buffet' meals vs off the menu.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare to Cozumel or Cancun
• Transfer to Casa del Mar from airport unless we book you on charter air. Typically $10 from Cozumel airport.
• Transfer from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen Ferry approx $20 or Ferry from Playa to Cozumel approx $15 US each way
• Additional boat dives in Cozumel
• Nitrox upgrade of $10 per tank
• Rental, instruction and retail charges
• Crew gratuities
• Trip Insurance (see the end of this post for 2 great insurance links)
OPTIONAL:
Nitrox extra $10 per tank
Extra Afternoon dives available normally $45 but $30 for our group with a minimum of 5 divers
Add'l Boat Night Dives $55 normally but $45 for our group
Single Supplement Cozumel: $55 per night
DISCOUNTS:
•Chance for Drawing for (1) FREE AFTERNOON DIVE for anyone booked and deposited by Sept 10, 2008
•$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:
Cozumel: Upon arrival take a taxi or transfer to Casa del Mar hotel. If your transfers are booked as part of your airfare via our contract air system, then your name will be on the list from Lomas Travel. If you book your own air then take a taxi usually $10-$15 per person to the hotel. The hotel is zone 1 so the cheapest taxi rates apply.
Availability Update:
SD honors a first come and first served premise that is driven by posting in our community. Once a trip has filled up from the "My Check & Documents is in the Mail" and the confirmed deposits/pymnts we will open an official waiting list for the trip. As openings occur we'll open up the Waiting List for 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 and have sent in their documents i.e. Trip Waiver and Trip Survey will be moved to the official "Who's Going" list. The date we receive your money whether by credit card, paypal or check determines seniority in securing limited spots, special deals etc.
Please note that while you may send pm and email requests for availability due to time lags and travel, it is better to check the official availability which is always available in the main trip post. Thank You! -ww
Trip Instructor: OPEN
Trip Videographer: OPEN
TEMPS & CONDITIONS:
The weather in Mexico is remarkably consistent year-round. The air temperatures range in the mid 80's during this time of year and the water temps are in still in the mid to low 80's making this truly diving in paradise.
AIRFARE:
We have some availability for discounted air via charter services such as Champion Air, Funjet, Adventure Tours, etc. Otherwise you are more than welcome to make your own arrangements. Let us know and we'll be happy to check for you. Please tell us your departure city(s), airport preferences and your travel dates.
ARRIVAL:
Day 1 is our arrival day and you can arrive anytime. The only thing planned for day 1 is a day of arrival shore dive, getting settled in and having fun! You should plan to fly into Cozumel and out of Cozumel but you may save money by flying in and out of Cancun. If you can go in and out of Cancun (cheaper) and take the ferry to Cozumel you'll need to take a shuttle/taxi to Playa and then the Ferry from Playa to Cozumel. This will run about $70 or so extra. If we have 8 people or more arriving via Cancun we can have the hotel pick us up as a group.
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.) - 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 for which you'll qualify for a $25 rebate after this and every trip you take with us! 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 wreckwench and I'll gladly work with you. See below for our credit card authorization form. (This is also found in the forms forum.)
4. We need to know what day you are arriving and departing as well as flight times, WHAT PACKAGE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR,if you need rental gear, if diving nitrox in Cozumel 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.
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 payment to:
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: $300 deposit immediately
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
a. $300 due at booking
b. $299 (or balance of your pkg) Sept 10, 2008:
c. 30 days before the trip all extras will be due.
Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure.
Hotel Information:
Casa del Mar Resort is an all-inclusive newly remodeled 3+ star resort situated across the street from the beach, two miles from downtown San Miguel or approx a $2 per person taxi ride if sharing a taxi with 4 or more people, and about 2.5 miles from Cozumel Airport. This location is also a few minutes by boat to all of the island's main reefs and right in front of excellent shore diving!
The property's amenities include the one swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis court, gym, gift shop, dive shop, and beach club with private pier. The property is home to a hacienda-style restaurant, and snack bar by the pool with exclusive swim up pool bar. Hotel services include room service, full-service dive center, car and scooter rental, medical services, money exchange, FREE Lobby Internet access, and valet laundry service. The all-inclusive plan covers all meals and snacks, unlimited domestic drinks, daily activities, non-motorized watersports (kayaks and snorkeling equipment), free scuba demos in the pool, bicycle tours, nightly entertainment, and all taxes and tips.
All rooms feature terraces, air-conditioning, cable TV, telephones, bathtubs and showers, and safety deposit box (free of charge).
Hotel Amenities
• Babysitting services
• Baggage Check
• Business Center
• Beach - Across the road from a private beach
• Courtesy room
• Gift Shop
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Internet FREE (one computer in lobby for guest use) and Wifi in lobby FREE
• Laundry facilities - Valet , fees may apply
• Lounges/Bars - 1
• Pets Allowed - contact hotel for restrictions
• Restaurants on premises with an inpool seating area -1
• Room service - limited service
• Safety deposit box - complimentary
• Swim-up pool bar
Recreation:
• Activities desk/Concierge
• Game Room/Arcade
• Moped rental - fees may apply
• Swimming pools - 0 indoor, 1 outdoor, 0 children's
• Tennis courts - fees may apply
• Water sports available on premises - Additional fee for motorized sports
• Onsite Full Service Dive Shop
• Boat pick up at the dock at the Dive Shop
Location/Transportation:
• Downtown location - 2 miles from downtown or $2 per person for 4+ people taxi or approx $6 for a single taxi
• Miles from airport - 2.5 miles
• Miles from beach - Across the street from the beach, accessible by a Private walkway
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. Mexico is 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 on previous trips to Cozumel:
3. FAQ:
Q. What is the cost of an extra daily dive in Cozumel?
A. We can do a special 3rd tank dive including lunch for $30 a person extra vs the normal $45
Q. What is the cost of nitrox in Cozumel?
A. $10.00 per tank per person paid in advance as a group.
Q. How many 100cf tanks you all have and if there is an extra charge for them. (In Cozumel)
A. We have about 10 but if you let them know in advance then we can try to set them aside for you at no extra charge for your group. You know we love your group!
Q. Do you have storage lockers in Cozumel?
A. We have 30 lockers tip: once you get here have everybody bring their own locks and get a locker when they arrive. You may need to share with your roommate as lockers are limited. If you do not have enough we can get you a room to store gear in. (If we have a large enough group we can leave our weights on the boat and only transport our gear to the lockers or our rooms. All rooms have a place to hang gear outside to dry.)
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!
or
Click here for another provider that provides excellent rates and coverage!
Edited by ScubaPunk, 28 October 2008 - 01:43 PM.