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Posted 13 November 2008 - 05:10 PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Just spoke with Nekton and they are offering a fantastic Holiday Offer...

Sign up and PAY IN FULL for this trip before Dec 25th and you'll be eligible for TWO (2) chances to win a FREE UPGRADE TO A SINGLE ROOM!

or

Sign up and PAY THE DEPOSIT for this trip before Dec 25th and you'll be eligible for ONE (1) chance to win a FREE UPGRADE TO A SINGLE ROOM!


Yep...you can win a FREE UPGRADE TO A SINGLE ROOM which on a liveaboard is VERY VERY EXPENSIVE!!!

So if you have been thinking about this trip now is the time to do it! Everyone paid for the trip so far will be eligible and anyone else that joins us!

This is a slam dunk...so don't wait any longer...join in the fun...you know you want too! :P



Eastern Puerto Rico and St Croix... THE PLACE TO BE VALENTINE'S DAY! Don't have a sweetheart...NO Problem...LET'S JUST DIVE!!!

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HURRY!!! ONLY 20 SPOTS!!! Due to the popularity of this great price these spots will not last long! Join us for Valentine's Day or Friendship Day as it is also called and LET'S JUST DIVE Feb 14th to 21st & Pay Before Dec 25th for a chance to WIN A FREE UPGRADE TO A SINGLE ROOM! in Beautiful Carribean Waters without leaving the US! NO PASSPORT NEEDED! Eastern Puerto Rico and St Croix...WOW!!! This will be a SELL OUT TRIP! So hurry... the spots are limited and will sell out quickly at these great prices! Posted Image

We are excited to partner with SingleDivers.com and enjoy some of the best Carribbean diving without leaving the US nor needing a sweetheart to have fun! This is our kind of group so we invite you to join us!



Eastern Puerto Rico and St Croix Liveaboard for $1445 d/o plus air to San Juan Puerto Rico SJU = airport code. (Note arrive before 5pm day of arrival and depart after 12 noon on day of departure. Also note that you can bring your own bottle(s) of booze on this boat so hit the duty free shops!) *Normal price is $1795 less $350 is ONLY $1445!!! And with your premier member rebate after the trip that's another $25 off and with our early booking discount of $25 if you book and pay in full by Nov 30th, 2008....that will put this trip at only $1395!!! This trip requires a $500 non-refundable deposit so please be sure you can go before taking a spot. Non-Diver Pricing: approx <$100> less per pkg. TBD NOTE: The package does NOT includes the transfer to and from the airport but it can be set up for a reasonable fee ($37.50 one way or $75 roundtrip) if you arrive by 5pm on the 14th and depart no earlier than 12 noon on the 21st. Keep in mind that you need to arrive at the boat no later than 7:30pm even if doing a private taxi which runs $75-$100 one way per person. (MORE INFO ON THE TRANSFERS POSTED BELOW!) AND BOOK AND PAY BY DEC 25th FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE UPGRADE TO A SINGLE ROOM!

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PR & St Croix 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

Limited Package Availability (must state pkg registering for at time of booking or booking is not valid. NOTE THAT THIS IS THE OFFICIAL AVAILABILITY LISTING):
Nekton Pilot Eastern PR & St Croix Liveaboard Pkg $1445: 20 are avail - 0 requested but not paid - 16 booked and paid so 4 left
Nekton Pilot NITROX Pkg $195: 11 are avail - 0 requested but not paid - 11 booked and paid so 0 left. (NOTE: You must pay for the nitrox at the time of reservation if you want it.)



Click here for map of boat and room locations: MAP

Who's Going:

1. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - Dallas, TX d/o (PD $1445 - $25 Early Booking Disc - Female share cabin confirmed) Nitrox-PD $195 Waiver/Survey rec'd
2. Colleen aka lileire WI - D/O, Dep $500 + $1020 + $45.60, $118.45, No Nitrox - Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd, Arr 2/14 Dpt 2/21
3. Bruce aka Scubashafer FL, D/O, Paid base trip in Full, Nitrox Pd $195, roundtrip shuttle Pd, Fuel Surcharge $75 pd, port fee $20 pd, com fee $20 Pd,Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
4. Matt aka Rumblebee, D/O, Paid base trip in Full, Nitrox Pd $195, Roundtrip shuttle Pd, Interested in AOW Class, 75 fuel surchg PD, $20 com fee PD, $20 port fee PD, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
5. Beth aka Bubbles AL, D/O, Paid base trip in full, Nitrox Pd $195, roundtrip shuttle Pd, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
6. Ellen aka TCdamsel, S/O Paid base trip in full, Nitrox Pd $195, Rent-a-buddy PD, Round Trip Transfer Pd, $115 pd for fuel surchg, port and com fees, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
7. Maurice aka EuroDiver D/O, Paid base trip in Full, Nitrox Pd $195, $75 fuel surchg PD, $20 com fee PD, $20 port fee PD, & 1 way shuttle for $38.50 pd, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
8. Leah aka guggyfish - D/O, Paid base trip in Full, Nitrox Pd $195, and AOW Class Pd, Rent-a-buddy, Round Trip Shuttle, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
9. Pam aka Pamselfish - D/O, Paid in Full, No Nitrox, Round Trip Shuttle Pd, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
10. Steve aka Steveo - NJ: D/O, Paid base trip in Full, Nitrox Pd $195, Pd $115 for fuel surchg, port and com fees, Deep Diving Cert Pd, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
11. Suzi aka Susi - D/O, Paid base trip in Full, Nitrox Pd $195, Deep Diving Cert Pd, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
12. Mark aka Hoover - D/O, Paid base trip in full, No Nitrox, Fuel surchg $75 Pd, $75 transfer PD, port fee $20 Pd, com fee $20 PD, Survey/Waiver/NF Rec'd
13. Mike aka MCM007, D/O, Paid via Boat, Nitrox pd via boat, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
14. Jeff aka G-Man - D/O, Paid in Full, Nitrox Pd, Shuttle Pd, fuel surchg, port and com fees Pd, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
15. Larry aka Lars2923, D/O Paid via Boat, Nitrox Pd $195, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
16. Gerry aka DECO: DO or SO?, Paid $1445 + $115 fees + $75 shuttle, No Nitrox, Survey/Waiver Rec'd

Payment Received but Docs Outstanding (won't be moved to the Who's Going List until docs rec'd):

1. Sandra aka Flipper290 - D/O, Paid in Full Via Boat, No Nitrox, Round Trip Shuttle via Boat ?, Survey Rec'd, Need Waiver


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Trip Instructor: Bruce aka ScubaShafer
Trip Videographer:
Trip Photographer: Bruce aka ScubaShafer

Those Wanting Classes:

1. Steve aka Steveo - Deep Diving Cert Pd
2. Leah aka guggyfish - AOW pd and Nitrox class Pd
3. Suzi aka Suzi - Deep Diving Cert Pd
4. Beth aka Bubbles - Deep Diving Cert Pd

Those Wanting Nitrox (NOTE: There are only 11 nitrox pkgs available for this trip and you must pay for it in full at time of reservation to book them. This will be a quick listing but use the summary box above for actual availability):

1. Kamala aka WreckWench YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
2. Bruce aka Scubashafer, YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
3. Beth aka Bubbles, YES Nitrox Pd $195 and confirmed
4. Matt aka Rumblebee, YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
5. Ellen aka TCdamsel, YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
6. Lars aka Lars2923, YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
7. Maurice aka EuroDiver, YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
8. Steve aka Steveo, YES Nitrox - YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
9. Suzi aka Suzi, YES Nitrox - YES Nitrox pd $195 and confirmed
10. Leah aka guggyfish, YES Nitrox - Pd $195 and confirmed.
11. Jeff aka Gman, Yes Nitrox - Pd $195 and confirmed.

NITROX SOLD OUT after 11 spots are taken!

Those Wanting Roundtrip Shuttle:
1. Bruce aka Scubashafer Paid
2. Beth aka Bubbles Paid
3. Kamala aka wreckwench Paid
4. Leah aka guggyfish
5. Pam aka pamselfish Paid
6. Ellen aka TCdamsel - Paid
7. Mark aka Hoover - Paid
8. Matt aka Rumblebee - Paid one way

Those wanting to Dive A Cochran for DAN Research for FREE and chance at great deal if buying one!:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Colleen aka lileire
3. Leah aka guggyfish
4. Sandra aka flipper290
5. Lars aka lars2923
6. Mike aka MCM007
7. Jeff aka G-Man


Those wanting to participte in SD's Rent-A-Buddy program (limited # of Participants):

1. Leah aka guggyfish
2. Ellen aka TCdamsel

Those Celebrating a Milestone on this Trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc):

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Waiting List:
NOTE: Currently we have spots available so there is no waiting list.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
Some of the best diving in the USVI can be found in St. Croix. The North Shore is home to "The Wall" which runs parallel along the island for about 7 miles. The North Shore has a very diverse underwater environment including classic spur and groove reefs, beautiful coral gardens, and spectacular walls that plummet to depths of 3,200 feet.

Join the Nekton vessel as it departs from Fajardo, PR and travel to Vieques or "Isla Nena", Puerto Rico's little sister island. Vieques is a sleepy island just 7 miles east of the mainland of Puerto Rico. Christopher Columbus first sighted Vieques in 1493 and since then it has remained a jewel of these tropical waters. Over the years it has been the heated center stage between the US Navy and island residents. In 2003 the US Navy relinquished all the lands to the Fish and Wildlife Administration. Because the US Navy controlled most of the island until recently, most of the land is unexplored as well as the waters. The majority of reefs and dive sites have never been seen by others and the island has some of the last remaining "virgin reefs"in the Caribbean. While diving Vieques you will experience a forest of massive sea fans, giant sea whip plumes, and a plethora of dense soft corals.

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SCHEDULED ITINERARY

While each Puerto Rico and St. Croix cruise may vary due to weather and conditions, the outline below will give you a good feel for the exciting week in store for you!

Days Prior to start of our trip: If you wish to arrive early in San Juan PR or want to combine other diving adventures in conjunction with this one let us know. NOTE: While we can pass Nekton's Frequent Diver Discounts onto you if you book travel privately with us this special price is so good that it exceeds the Frequent Diver Discount so will not apply to this trip. If you wish to do a back to back let us know and we'll check for a possible discount for you.
Feb 14 Saturday: You will fly into San Juan Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (airport code SJU). From San Juan, you'll need to make your way to Puerto Del Rey Marina near Fajardo, about 35 miles from San Juan. One may rent a car, arrange for a private transfer, or ride in a shared van with other Nekton guests. (Please note that the shared shuttle may require a wait as other Nekton guests arrive and you MUST arrive by 5pm in order for you to make the group van. Please send your flight details IMMEDIATELY so the boat can arrange more than one van if needed. ALSO NOTE that even if you take a private taxi you must arrive in SJU and be at the boat no later than 7:30 pm and a private taxi will run about $75 one way.) Once at the marina, you may enjoy dinner ashore on your own at the marina's pizzeria, delicatessen or international cuisine restaurant specializing in lobster. Embarkation begins at 8:00 pm with the Captain's briefing about 9:00. The boat will depart in time to get you diving the first thing Sunday morning. (NOTE: We have requested an "arrive no later than" time clarification and will post it as soon as we can but I believe it !)
Feb 15 Sunday: Overnight, the boat makes the passage to Vieques. You will have the chance to dive Vieques' remote dive sites and take advantage of the shore excursion and visit the spectacular Bioluminescent Bay (Bio Bay) If weather and timing permits! (If we do Bio Bay there will be a small add'l charge.)
Overnight, the Pilot will make the passage to St. Croix. (Crossing weather dependent.)
Feb 16 Monday: Wake up at the first dive site of the trip. Explore the unspoiled reefs of St. Croix. Immediately after breakfast, you will attend the site briefing and then the dive deck will be open until lunch. During lunch, the boat will move to a new site. Following your site briefing, the dive deck will be open for a full afternoon of diving. After dinner, the night dive will be on the same site as you dived in the afternoon, so you know the site and can focus on the nocturnal critters.
Feb 17 Tuesday: Wake up to some of the best diving in the USVI - all on St. Croix's beautiful North Shore Wall. The wall starts around 30 ft and reaches depths of 3,200 ft, and has a great variety of reef fish, nurse sharks, eagle rays and turtles.
Feb 18 Wednesday: You'll continue diving great sites along the North Shore of St. Croix; whether it's Salt Water Canyon, Little Cozumel, or Blue Chute, you will be sure to get your fill of bottom time.
Feb 19 Thursday: More wall diving or possibly some coral gardens are up for grabs as you wake to another fabulous day in paradise. This afternoon gives you time to off-gas and explore St. Croix. Frederiksted has a tropical Rain Forest and Whim Greathouse, a plantation restored to the way it was in the 1700s, there is also a fair amount of shops to peruse at your leisure. This time off the boat is an opportunity to experience this remote Caribbean island or to dive the pier. We should be able to dive the pier in the afternoon possibly twice and in the evening if conditions permit.
Feb 20 Friday: Another chance to dive St. Croix. New and different dive sites for some of the greatest diving this island has to offer!
Feb 21 Saturday: The boat has arrived back at the dock. Disembarkation is at 8:00 am. We will transport you and your gear back to the airport in San Juan. NOTE: Please schedule flights AFTER NOON and REMEMBER DAN's recommended waiting period between repetitive diving and flying.
Additional Tours:If you want to book add'l tours after our trip let us know! We'll have a full list of them posted soon.

Boat Diving Coming Soon! Shore Diving There wiill be no shorediving on this trip as it is a liveaboard offering 4-5 dives daily. Night Diving You can do a night dive every night of the trip that one is possible and we are not doing a crossing or on the last day before departure. Max Depth: ?? ft Water Temp: ave low 80's degrees F Air Temp: low 80's - degrees. However, water temp is usually a few degrees lower than air temp so you may want to bring a boat coat to stay warm between dives.



PACKAGES INCLUDE:

Nekton Valentine's Package

$1445 USD (does not include $25 premier member rebate you can take after the trip nor the $25 early bird booking special if paid in full by Nov 30th or CHANCE TO WIN FREE UPGRADE TO SINGLE ROOM IF PAID BY DEC 25TH!!!)

Eastern PR & St Croix Feb 14-21, 2009:
• 7 nights/5 1/2 diving days d/o room
• SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
• Air fills, tanks, lead and weight belt
• ALL onboard meals and snacks, refreshments, water, juice, tea, coffee
• SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours (Don't forget to bring a bottle of your favorite booze(s)
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available

PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfare to San Juan Puerto Rico SJU
• Sodas, Diversitea, bottled water and alcohol
• Possibly (1) meal not covered onboard the boat (the day of arrival)
• $37.50 one way shared Shuttle from San Juan to Fajardo* (Payable to SD.com)
• $75 roundtrip shared Shuttle from San Juan to Fajardo* (Payable to SD.com)
• $20 Port Change (Payable to SD.com)
• $150 Fuel surcharge (Payable to SD.com)
• $20 Communication fee (Payable to SD.com)
• Optional Sightseeing in Puerto Rico
• Nitrox upgrade ($195 for the week payable in full at time of reservation as there are only 12 nitrox slots available so must be paid in full to be reserved) (Payable to SD.com)
• Rental, instruction and retail charges (SD will have an instructor on this trip so consider doing that cert you've always wanted!)
• Crew gratuities usually 15% of base pkg
• 3% non-cash fee on all payments per transaction that are made via credit card or credit card.
• Trip Insurance is OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY ENCOURAGED If you miss the boat you've missed the trip! (see the end of this post for 2 great insurance links)
SD's Rent-A-Buddy: Have your own private DM as your dive buddy and coach. Want to polish your skills? Reinforce what you just learned in your certification dives? Improve your air consumption? Then hire a dive coach/private guide for your trip! $50 per day or $150 for 5 days diving.

* Shuttle service between the Airport and your Nekton Liveaboard is NOT included but as a courtesy can be arranged by Nekton Diving Cruises for a nominal fee. (SD will help arrange this with the boat if you let us know you want it and you provide us your flight details.)

OPTIONAL:

Non-diver discount: Less $1345 USD
Nitrox pricing: $195.00 USD Payable at time of Booking since there are only 12 nitrox slots available on this trip. (Payable to SD.com)

Dive equipment rental: Wet suit, regulator/octopus, computer, Buoyancy compensator, mask/snorkel/fins. Please inquire in advance as supplies are limited. estimated daily rental $TBA USD

Single Supplement Nekton: 50% of the pkg price per person add'l price on top of the $1445 so $870.55

DISCOUNTS:

• Trip includes a $350 discount for anyone joining this trip courtesy of Nekton Diving Cruises and SingleDivers.com!
• $25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
• Sign up and pay for this trip in full by Nov 30th and receive an early bird booking discount of $25 at time of booking.
• [b]BOOK AND PAY BY DEC 25TH FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE UPGRADE TO A SINGLE ROOM!!![/b] :cool1:
• Add'l $50 Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom.
• Deposit is a $500 per person non-refundable deposit. (Deposit can be refunded via claims on your trip insurance if you have to cancel.)
• Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.

TRANSFERS:

As mentioned above transfers from the Airport and your Nekton Liveaboard are NOT included but as a courtesy can be arranged by Nekton Diving Cruises for a nominal fee of $37.50 one way or $75 roundtrip. This MUST be set up in advance and paid for in advance. Remember you must be at the airport no later than 5pm if you want to participate in the shared shuttle. (SD will help arrange this with the boat if you let us know you want it and you provide us your flight details.) If you choose to take a private taxi it is $75-$100 one way and you must be at the boat no later than 7:30pm.

AIRFARE:

Airfare is not included but there are good fares to San Juan where you need to fly in and out of. If you want SingleDivers.com to book your ticket for you we are happy to do so for a $25 courtesy fee.

VISA INFORMATION:

Per Nekton's webiste No passport is required for US Citizens to dive either Eastern Puerto Rico or St Croix. If traveling from other countries you will need a passport to enter. You will clear customs in PR and you will need proof of legal identity.

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 its 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 $500 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 the link in my signature below for access to our credit card authorization form and Check-By-Fax payment options.
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(only limited nitrox avail on this trip) if you want d/o for the 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(S) 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 INCLUDING the trip you are paying for, what you are paying for etc. (More detail is better!)

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) or Check-By-Fax download the SD Credit Card or Check-By_Fax Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form and ask trips@singledivers.com for the password.

PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:

ASAP: $500 non-refundable deposit immediately (Tip: Pay deposit via paypal +3% to ensure your spot. Spots will be reduced ONLY after posting you wish to go and deposit/trip$ is received.) NOTE: Nitrox must be paid for in advance if you wish to reserve it and will be on a "first paid first served" basis.

PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

a. $500 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot
b. Nov 10, 2008: $500
c. Jan 10, 2009: $445 + $75 fuel + $20 port + $20 com fee + $75 shuttle fee
d. Nitrox $195 Payable at time of Booking on a first paid first served basis

Note: Trip must be paid in full 90 30 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 and Eastern Puerto Rico and St Croix are no exception. We will have several 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: TBA

3. FAQ: - check here often!
Q. What is the actual transfer fee from the airport to the boat and back?
A. It is $75 round trip or $37.50 each way.

Q. What is the cost of the private taxi and when is it reasonable to use it?
A. The private taxi is a minimum of $75 one way and could be $100 each way. The point you would use it is if you missed the last shared shuttle.

Q. How long is the shuttle ride to the boat and from the boat to the airport?
A. Depending on stops and traffic approx 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. (More if there is an accident.)

Q. When is the LATEST I can arrive at the boat?
A. The latest you can arrive at the boat is 7:30pm. So assuming 1 hr 15min shuttle ride and 45-60 minutes to get off the plane and get your luggage you would need to arrive at the airport by approx 5:15pm which is why the boat says the last shuttle can accommodate flights arriving at or before 5pm.

Q. When does the boat depart?
A. The boat will depart approx 8 to 9pm on our day of arrival so it is imperative that everyone arrive before 5pm on the 14th!

Q. If I arrive a day or so early where will the shuttle pick me up?
A. You will need to return to the the USPS Office which is about 20 yds outside of Baggage Claim at the airport. This is where EVERYONE will be met by the driver.

Q. Are there any landbased tours included in the pkg?
A. YES...you will be able to leave the boat if you wish in St Croix and toodle around the City of Fredericksted where you'll find a 17th century plantation fully restored, tropical rainforest, shops and the town pier. There may be a small fee for visiting inside the plantation etc but you can dive the town pier for no additional charge.

Q. What is the $20 per person communication fee?
A. In the event that one of us was hurt during the trip the satellite fees usually reach a couple of thousand dollars very rapidly. This fee helps to offset those costs.

Q. Is there a back to back discount for diving 2 weeks in a row?
A. Yes if you dive the week after our trip, the week will be discounted to $1495 vs $1795. (This is a net price inclusive of all discounts.)

Q. What is the non-diver price?
A. We have confirmed it is $100 off or $1345 base price vs $1445 for this trip. (Early payment and premier member discounts still apply so the trip could be a low as $1295 for the base trip.)

Q. What are the water and air temps during Feb?
A. They will be in the low 80's and stay relatively constant. However the water will be a couple of degrees lower than the air temps so you may wish to bring a boat coat to stay warmer between dives.

PLEASE obtain trip insurance - IT IS OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 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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Posted 13 November 2008 - 05:13 PM

This trip is now open for booking to all premier members and above for 7 days early booking!

Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !

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Posted 13 November 2008 - 05:29 PM

This trip is now open for booking to all premier members and above for 7 days early booking!



So if I am reading this correctly, since November 10th has already passed, you need a $1000 deposit now to book, and paid in full by Saturday of this week to get the $25 discount?

$1195 now if you want the trip with nitrox?

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Posted 14 November 2008 - 05:15 AM

This trip is now open for booking to all premier members and above for 7 days early booking!



So if I am reading this correctly, since November 10th has already passed, you need a $1000 deposit now to book, and paid in full by Saturday of this week to get the $25 discount?

$1195 now if you want the trip with nitrox?


Whoops! Shouldn't mix diving with posting :cool1:

The early payment date is Nov 30th. Sorry about that. Nitrox can be paid anytime however you won't be assured of getting nitrox until you pay for it.

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Posted 14 November 2008 - 05:34 PM

Next two questions..

When it says an afternoon flight, how far into the afternoon should you schedule? (I have options of either a flight at 12:15 or 5pm, the first getting me home at 6pm, the latter 11pm). Can I make a noonish flight? Just how far are we from the port to the airport?

As far as the shuttle goes, there are two prices in the post ($62.50 and $67.50). Which is it? And it says $75 for a private taxi. At one point does private transportation make sense?

Anyone else having to fly in the night prior? If so, will shuttle pick us up at our hotel, or do we need to arrange transport back to the airport if we choose the shuttle?

What it looks like right now is to hire a car for the 14th and then maybe take the shuttle back on the return, assuming I could make that earlier flight.

It looks like when you add it up, you are looking at additional ~$500 in port fees, fuel surcharges, ground transport and tips. How about the land based piece in St. Croix? Is there a land tour as part of that, optional or otherwise?

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Posted 16 November 2008 - 02:21 PM

Hey Georoc1,

Thanks for noticing the two different prices for the shuttle. I confirmed the correct price for the shuttle and fixed the post per Kamala's request. The correct price for the shuttle one way is 62.50 USD.

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Posted 16 November 2008 - 02:45 PM

Hey Georoc1,

Thanks for noticing the two different prices for the shuttle. I confirmed the correct price for the shuttle and fixed the post per Kamala's request. The correct price for the shuttle one way is 62.50 USD.


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Posted 16 November 2008 - 02:56 PM

Next two questions..

When it says an afternoon flight, how far into the afternoon should you schedule? (I have options of either a flight at 12:15 or 5pm, the first getting me home at 6pm, the latter 11pm). Can I make a noonish flight? Just how far are we from the port to the airport?


I will double check but I have been advised that any flight after noon will work. So 12:15 is fine. Not sure the exact distance but allowing 30-60 minutes and 2 hours before flight...means we leave around 9am-ish or so from the boat which is reasonable.

As far as the shuttle goes, there are two prices in the post ($62.50 and $67.50). Which is it? And it says $75 for a private taxi. At one point does private transportation make sense?


The price is $62.50 as far as I can tell. I have asked the boat to reply to this but my understanding is the shuttle is the best offer UNLESS you don't want to wait for it or you miss it and then you have the $75 one way for the shuttle. There is also confusion on Nekton's website. In one place it says $125 round trip and another place it says 37.50 one way which is $75 round trip. I have asked for clarification.

Anyone else having to fly in the night prior? If so, will shuttle pick us up at our hotel, or do we need to arrange transport back to the airport if we choose the shuttle?



It depends on where the hotel is. You may need to get to the airport in order to get picked up. AGAIN I have already anticipated these questions and have asked them. However having been in Curacao the past week I have not had a chance to call the boat to verify all the requests.

What it looks like right now is to hire a car for the 14th and then maybe take the shuttle back on the return, assuming I could make that earlier flight.

That is an option too. I have been advised that you must be at the boat by 7:30pm at the latest and I'm not sure how much time you need to allow from landing, getting luggage and transfer to the boat.

It looks like when you add it up, you are looking at additional ~$500 in port fees, fuel surcharges, ground transport and tips. How about the land based piece in St. Croix? Is there a land tour as part of that, optional or otherwise?


99% of the industry uses the variable fee add-on's as they do not have a crystal ball in terms of what fuel will be doing or not. One liveaboard company will try to have a set rate next year and do away with the fuel surcharges but the increase from this year to next is sizeable as a result. Time will tell if its the right policy or not. Ground transport is slightly in question price wise but assuming worst case scenario of $125 then yes...you are looking at approx $500 for add'l costs. Sadly our sport is not cheap. :birthday:

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Posted 16 November 2008 - 06:50 PM

Please put me on the interested list!
If anybody has already made their San Juan flight reservations, please let me know what time you arrive. In my searches I've found a couple of options, but would like to sync up my plans with other people if possible.
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Posted 16 November 2008 - 06:55 PM

Just curious what this fee is for....$20 communication fee??? I appologize if I missed it in the trip description.
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Posted 16 November 2008 - 07:05 PM

Just curious what this fee is for....$20 communication fee??? I appologize if I missed it in the trip description.



Not sure but its on the Nekton site. I have asked what it is and will post when I get my reply!

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Posted 16 November 2008 - 07:07 PM

Please put me on the interested list!
If anybody has already made their San Juan flight reservations, please let me know what time you arrive. In my searches I've found a couple of options, but would like to sync up my plans with other people if possible.



Great! I'll let one of the TC's add you to the list...my flight arrives around 2pm-ish. But I will be flying from DFW direct to San Juan.

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Posted 16 November 2008 - 07:35 PM

Okay, this sounds GR8. I only have one question: On the itinerary for February 21 it says, "We will transport you and your gear back to the airport in San Juan." If this is true, why would we want to pay for a round-trip shuttle to/from the airport?

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Posted 16 November 2008 - 09:32 PM

Okay, this sounds GR8. I only have one question: On the itinerary for February 21 it says, "We will transport you and your gear back to the airport in San Juan." If this is true, why would we want to pay for a round-trip shuttle to/from the airport?



They charge for that transfer which is what I will have the price clarified tomorrow when I speak to them.

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Posted 17 November 2008 - 11:55 AM

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Hey gang...you asked and the boat has responded!

Q. What is the actual transfer fee from the airport to the boat and back?
A. It is $75 round trip or $37.50 each way.

Q. What is the cost of the private taxi and when is it reasonable to use it?

A. The private taxi is a minimum of $75 one way and could be $100 each way. The point you would use it is if you missed the last shared shuttle.


Q. How long is the shuttle ride to the boat and from the boat to the airport?
A. Depending on stops and traffic approx 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. (More if there is an accident.)

Q. When is the LATEST I can arrive at the boat?

A. The latest you can arrive at the boat is 7:30pm. So assuming 1 hr 15min shuttle ride and 45-60 minutes to get off the plane and get your luggage you would need to arrive at the airport by approx 5:15pm which is why the boat says the last shuttle can accommodate flights arriving at or before 5pm.


Q. When does the boat depart?
A. The boat will depart approx 8 to 9pm on our day of arrival so it is imperative that everyone arrive before 5pm on the 14th!

Q. If I arrive a day or so early where will the shuttle pick me up?

A. You will need to return to the the USPS Office which is about 20 yds outside of Baggage Claim at the airport. This is where EVERYONE will be met by the driver.


Q. Are there any landbased tours included in the pkg?
A. YES...you will be able to leave the boat if you wish in St Croix and toodle around the City of Fredericksted where you'll find a 17th century plantation fully restored, tropical rainforest, shops and the town pier. There may be a small fee for visiting inside the plantation etc but you can dive the town pier for no additional charge.

Q. What is the $20 per person communication fee?

A. In the event that one of us was hurt during the trip the satellite fees usually reach a couple of thousand dollars very rapidly. This fee helps to offset those costs.


Q. Is there a back to back discount for diving 2 weeks in a row?
A. Yes if you dive the week after our trip, the week will be discounted to $1495 vs $1795. (This is a net price inclusive of all discounts.)

Q. What is the non-diver price?

A. We have confirmed it is $100 off or $1345 base price vs $1445 for this trip. (Early payment and premier member discounts still apply so the trip could be a low as $1295 for the base trip.)


Q. What are the water and air temps during Feb?
A. They will be in the low 80's and stay relatively constant. However the water will be a couple of degrees lower than the air temps so you may wish to bring a boat coat to stay warmer between dives.

Edited by uwfan, 17 November 2008 - 05:08 PM.
WW -Clarified shuttle vs private taxi pricing; uwfan - clarified wording


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