Turks & Caicos...Jewel of the Caribbean!! 
Another exciting and very luxurious liveboard experience awaits you! We have booked the Explorer Ventures Liveaboard
for an all inclusive INCLUDING alcohol and sodas Turks & Caicos Caribbean Jewel... Sept 4-11, 2010. Scheduling 5 dives daily, including night dives, the vessel boards in Providenciales each Saturday and offers 5½ days of diving each week. You'll explore the 5 different black coral species at Black Coral Forest, the reef sharks of Provos Shark Hotel, the deep-water gorgonians of G-Spot, and the spotted eagle rays of Double D, along with a multitude of other dive sites along the region's plunging walls. 
The Turks & Caicos Islands, located 575 miles southeast of Miami, were first populated by the Lucayan or Arawak Indians. Columbus claimed the islands for Spain in 1492, which then in 1670 ceded them to Britain. Dependencies of the Bahamas until 1874, the islands were subsequently controlled by the Jamaican government. In 1962 the islands became a British Commonwealth Colony, which they remain today. The idyllic islands of the Turks & Caicos sit surrounded by turquoise waters containing over 1,000 square miles of living coral reef. A Mecca for divers from all over the world, the Turks & Caicos Islands are known for their expansive underwater visibility, high-voltage wall dives, and the profusion of marine life of all sizes located within their boundaries. Low annual rainfall and reliable ocean currents contribute to the remarkable visibility, as well as provide nutrients for the many large pelagics common in these waters.
Caribbean reef sharks are common, as are spotted eagle rays, jacks, grouper, and turtles. Also spotted on a frequent basis are blacktips, tiger sharks, hammerheads, and manta rays. Famous for its spectacular walls filled with huge gorgonian fans, barrell sponges, hard-coral arches and macro life, the Turks & Caicos Islands truly ofter a dive experience for everyone.
Though many of the dive sites visited are outside the boundaries of the Princess Alexandra National Park, which provides strict protection for much of the marine life surrounding Provo, all of the dive operators in the area enthusiastically support marine conservation and preservation measures which ensure that the waters of the Turks & Caicos remain pristine for future visitors.
THE BOAT:
The Salon:
The Dive Deck:
and the Sun Deck:
For $1895* d/o Lower Stateroom; $2095* d/o Main Stateroom or for $2295* d/o VIP Stateroom plus airfare you'll have a unique dive vacation unlike any other AND you'll be diving on very pristine sites reachable only by a liveaboard! And if you book and pay in full before April 16th, 2010 you'll get an add'l $200 off the VIP or $100 off the 50% OFF Sleep Together Spot (which is the 2nd person in each of the VIP rooms since there is only one bed) or $150 off Main Stateroom or $100 off the Lower Stateroom.
*$2295.00 - VIP Stateroom: queen bed, desk and chair, dresser, hanging closet, wardrobe, large window, TV, private ensuite bathroom (King Sized Bed only so only for a couple) Staterooms 1 & 2 (4 spots) Avail: NONE - both VIP rooms have been booked as S/O!
*$2095.00 - Main Deck Stateroom: twin or queen beds, desk and chair, dresser, hanging closet, large window(s), private ensuite bathroom Staterooms 3-7 (10 spots) Avail: NONE - All spots are fully booked!
*$1,895.00 - Lower Deck Stateroom: twin beds, dresser, hanging closet, port lights, private ensuite bathroom - Staterooms 8-10 (6 spots) Avail: NONE - all 6 spots are booked!
PRICE SUMMARY:
$2295 VIPonly has 1 bed so with 40% "Sleep Together Discount" = $1377 for 2nd person in VIP cabin or $3672 for the whole cabin which is $1836 if 2 people in it. PLUS BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY APRIL 16th and receive $300 off full room price so only $3372 or $1686 per person! (Plus another $25 premier member rebate you can take after the trip!)BOTH VIP rooms are fully booked!
$2095 Main Stateroom(Has 2 beds). PLUS BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY APRIL 16th and receive $150 off full room price so only $1945! (Plus another $25 premier member rebate you can take after the trip!)ALL spots are fully booked!
$1895 Lower Stateroom(Has 2 beds). PLUS BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY APRIL 16th and receive $100 off full room price so only $1795! (Plus another $25 premier member rebate you can take after the trip!)ALL 6 spots are fully booked!
+ $150 Nitrox (paid at time of booking) + $95 fuel (payable on board) + $85 port/departure fees (payable on board) + approx $30 in taxi transfers (to be paid directly to taxi drivers)
Who's Going:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date: $1795 room + $150nitrox
7nite/5day AI Pkg: Lower Stateroom $1895 less $100 early booking = $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early booking of $150 & Crazy 7 $150 disc
Extra Days/Nights: Possible extra night in T&C
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Faxed to EV & Rec'd by SD
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE:a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: TBA
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):None
Other: Mostly vegetarian
2. Clint aka ScubaClint
Payments Summary To Date: $1795 pmt 4/9/10 + $150
7nite/5day AI Pkg: Main Stateroom $2095 less $150 early booking less $150 First Seven = $1795 PAID IN FULL7nite/5day AI Pkg: Main Stateroom $2095 less $150 early booking less $150 First Seven = $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early booking $150 plus First Seven $150
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: YES DAN
Trip Insurance: a. I have trip insurance to cover this trip. CSA #10177W0836
Flight Details: 9/4 US Air 1659 arr PLS 1:20pm, 9/11 US Air 1060 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): None
Other: Cochran please
3. Tammy aka Landlocked Dive Nut
Payments Summary To Date: $1695 pmt 4/9/10 + $150
7nite/5day AI Pkg : $1895 Lower Stateroom $1895 less $100 early booking less $100 First Seven = $1695 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early Booking $100 plus First Seven $100
Extra Days/Nights: Will know after looking at flights
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 2016973
Trip Insurance: a. I have trip insurance to cover this trip. CSA 10181G0024
Flight Details: 9/4 US Air 1059 arr PLS 2:30pm, 9/11 US Air 1060 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Add'l Days/Tours: what's available?
Other:
4. Fred aka Scuba Fred
Payments Summary To Date: $1945 PAID IN FULL 4/9/10
7nite/5day AI Pkg: Main Stateroom $2095 less $150 early booking less $150 First Seven = $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early booking $150 plus $150 First Seven
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: YES DAN 206027 May 31, 2011
Trip Insurance: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: 9/4 AA 1653 arr 2:00pm, 9/11 AA 1594 dpt 3:20pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):
Other:
5. Lynn aka lynnlchan
Payments Summary To Date: $1945 PAID IN FULL 4/12/10 + $60.65
7nite/5day AI Pkg : $1895 Lower Stateroom less $100 early booking discount PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: $100 Early booking
Extra Days/Nights: 9/3 D/O $60.65 PAID IN FULL
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 1656076 exp 3/31/2011
Trip Insurance: a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already with DAN.
Flight Details: 9/3 AA 1653 arr 2:00pm, 9/11 AA 1594 dpt PLS 3:20pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): TBD
Other:
6. Jessica aka Coral
Payments Summary To Date: $1945 PAID IN FULL
7 nite/5day AI Pkg: Lower Stateroom $1895 less $100 extended Premier Member early booking = $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Premiere member booking
Extra Days/Nights: Making her own arrangements for 9/2, 9/3 and 9/11
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE: a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: 9/2 AA 625 arr PLS 8:40pm, 9/12 AA 464 dpt PLS 7:55am
Add'l Days/Tours:
Other:
7. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
Payments Summary To Date: $800 dep + $150 Nitrox + fees, $1295 + fees
7 nite/5day AI Pkg: Main Stateroom $2095 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: none
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN and Diveassure
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE: a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: 9/4 AA 1653 arr PLS 2:00pm, 9/11 AA 1594 dpt PLS 3:20pm
Add'l Days/Tours: Will update
Other:
8. Kate aka KateP
Payments Summary To Date: $500 dep trf from Cooper River trip + $1745 + cc fees PAID IN FULL
7 nite/5day AI Pkg: Main Stateroom $2095 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: none
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN and Diveassure
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE: a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: 9/4 Delta 509 arr PLS 12:54pm, 9/11 Delta 510 dpt PLS 2:07pm
Add'l Days/Tours: N/A
Other:
9. Jim aka Parrotman
Payments Summary To Date: $1795 pmt 4/9/10 + $150 + $60.65
7nite/5day AI Pkg : Main Stateroom $2095 less $150 early booking less $150 First Seven = $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early booking $150 + First seven $150
Extra Days/Nights: Friday 9/3 $60.65 PAID IN FULL
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN
Trip Insurance: DAN Trip Ins. Policy #23637
Flight Details: 9/3 US Air 1059 arr PLS 2:30pm, 9/11 AA 464 dpt PLS 7:55am
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): maybe Friday night before boat
Other: -
10. Tina aka Libra89
Payments Summary To Date: $1000 + 1195
7nite/5day AI Pkg MUST CHOOSE ROOM LEVEL: Lower Stateroom $1895 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: n/a
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN #2179210, ex 3/31/2011
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: 9/4 AA 2525 arr PLS 2:15pm, 9/11 AA 1594 dpt PLS 3:10pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):
Other: Rent-a-Buddy $150 PAID IN FULL
11. Christine aka warm water only diver
Payments Summary To Date: $500 pmt + $500 + $1045 + 181.95 + $5.45 cc fees
7nite/5day AI Pkg: Lower Stateroom $1895 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied:
Extra Days/Nights: YES 9/3 D/O and 9/11 S/O $181.95 PAID IN FULL
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver – Rec'd SD Survey – Rec'd EV Docs – Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: Will obtain ASAP
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE: Will review and decide before trip
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details:9/3 AA 1653 arr PLS 2:00pm; 9/12 AA 1594 dpt PLS 3:10pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): Friday nite 9/3 and Saturday nite 9/11
Other:
12. Richard aka Scubavazz
Payments Summary To Date: PAID IN FULL + $121.30
7nite/5day AI Pkg : VIP S/O PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat):
Available Discounts List if Applied:
Extra Days/Nights: YES 9/3 S/O $121.30 PAID IN FULL
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: S/O
Documents: SD Waiver – Rec'd SD Survey – Rec'd EV Docs – Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: YES DAN #2115080
Trip Insurance: Dive Assure #SRG9100743
Flight Details: 9/3 ?? flt arr 2:30pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): Friday nite 9/3
Other:
13. Beth aka Bubbles
Payments Summary To Date: $2245
7nite/5day AI Pkg : $2095 Main Stateroom PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: N/A
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver -Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN, #1916290, expires 11/30/10
Trip Insurance: CSA #10200W1219
Flight Details: 9/4 Delta 509 arr PLS 12:54pm, 9/11 Delta 510 dpt PLS 2:07pm
Add'l Days/Tours: None
Other:
15. Wayne aka linemanww
Payments Summary To Date: $2095 PAID IN FULL 4/15/10 + $181.95
7nite/5day AI Pkg : $2095 Main Stateroom less $150 discount = $1945 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: $150 Early booking
Extra Days/Nights: 9/2 S/O and 9/3 D/O $181.95 PAID IN FULL
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs Rec'd
Dive insurance Current: Diveassure SRG9100743 expires 3-4-12
Trip insurance: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight details: 9/2 AA 625 arr PLS 8:40pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):
Other:
16. Joe aka ThatJoeGuy
Payments Summary To Date: $1000 + $1245
7nite/5day AI Pkg MUST CHOOSE ROOM LEVEL: Main Stateroom $2095 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied:
Extra Days/Nights:
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 2114370
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: 9/4 US Air 1059 arr PLS 2:30pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):
Other:
17. Ray aka Ramon1969
Payments Summary To Date: - $1945 PAID IN FULL 4/9/10
less $150 early booking less $150 First Seven = $1795
AI Pkg: Main Stateroom $2095 less $150 early booking less $150 First Seven = $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early booking $150 + First seven $150
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 2170329
Trip Insurance: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: 9/4 AA 1015 arr PLS 11:00am, 9/11 AA 1080 dpt 3:45pm
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): no
Other: -
18. Larry aka Orcaman
Payments Summary To Date: $500 deposit
7nite/5day AI Pkg MUST CHOOSE ROOM LEVEL: $2095 Main Stateroom
Fees ($180 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Available Discounts List if Applied:
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd EV Docs Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current:
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE:
Flight Details: 9/4 AA 1653 arr PLS 2:00pm, 9/11 AA 464 dpt PLS 7:55am
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): no
Other:
CHECKS & DOCS IN CYBERSPACE:
Those who want to go but just can't commit:
1. Lauren aka LaurenfromSoCal
2.
3.
WAITING LIST:
1.
Trip Instructor:
Trip Videographer:
Trip Photographer:
Those Wanting Classes:
1.
2.
3.
Those wanting to participate in SD's Rent-A-Buddy program (limited # of Participants):
1. Janet aka scubabug
2. Tina aka Libra89
Those wanting to Dive A Cochran for DAN Research for FREE and chance at great deal if buying one!:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Christine aka warm water only diver
3. Kate aka KateP
4. Lynn aka lynnlchan
Those Diving Nitrox:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Clint aka ScubaClint
3. Ray aka Ramon1969
4. Tammy aka Landlocked Dive Nut
5. Jim aka Parrotman
6. Fred aka ScubaFred
7. Janet aka scubabug
8. Lynn aka lynnlchan
9. Wayne aka linemanww
10. Jessica aka Coral
11. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
12. Kate aka KateP
13. Tina aka libra89
14. Joe aka ThatJoeGuy
15. Beth aka Bubbles
16. Christine aka warm water only diver
17. Larry aka orcaman
18. Richard aka ScubaVazz
Those Celebrating a Milestone on this Trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc):
1. Clint aka scubaclint, celebrating dive #50
2.
Those Arriving Early and Wanting to Share a Room (Pls Give Us Total # Extra Nites):
1. Jim aka Parrotman, arriving on Friday
2. Wayne aka linemanww, arriving on Thursday
3. Janet aka scubabug, arriving on Friday wants S/O
4. Jessica aka Coral, arriving on Thursday, leaving on Sunday (making her own arrangements)
5. Christine aka warm water only diver, arriving on Friday, leaving on Sunday
6. Richard aka ScubaVazz, arriving on Friday wants S/O
Those Wanting to do Land Based Diving either Before or After the Liveaboard (Pls Tell Us if Before Or After & How Many Days):
1.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 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 + All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare to Turks and Caicos (PLS is airport code)
• Friday night Dinner (In town with the group or on your own)
• approx $30 to $50 roundtrip taxi's payable to taxi at time of service
• $85 Port Change (Payable on boat)
• $95 Fuel surcharge (Payable on boat) ** (Due to the volatile nature of fuel prices, this amount may increase or decrease upon 30 days' notice, and the actual surcharge applicable to a certain trip may be different.) Fuel surchg was lowered Feb 2010.
• Optional Sightseeing in Turks & Caicos or even add' boat or Shore Diving locally (see tripadvisor.com for what to do and we'll use the thread to help plan groups of people sightseeing or doing extra diving.)
• Nitrox upgrade ($150 for the week payable by 90 days out (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 10% to 15% of base pkg or approx $200 to $300. NOTE: EV suggests 20%. It is up to you if you wish to tip to this level...I have seen their crew warrent it so its a personal decision.
• 3% non-cash fee on all payments per transaction that are made via credit card or paypal.
• 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)
• Dive Insurance is MANDATORY. We recommend both Diver's Alert Network for Dive Insurance Only pls use reference ID 1603080 or Dive Assure (choose SingleDivers.com via the drop down menu) where you get your Dive Insurance and Trip Insurance in one policy.
• 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 EV Liveaboard is NOT included but you can take a taxi for approx $20 per person. SD will help arrange shared taxi's if you wish to share and possible reduce the fare. If nothing else you'll have company during the ride!
• Departure taxes (approximately US$25 and should be in your airline ticket fee)
OPTIONAL:
The Single Room Upgrade is VIP $1492 (see our 'sleep together discount and get it for $1377 vs. $1492)
Main Stateroom $1362 and Lower Stateroom is $1232
• Nitrox $150 for the week
DISCOUNTS:
• First DIBS BOOKING for PREMIER MEMBERS until April 16th!
• $25 Mail In Rebate for SD premier or charter membership redeemable after the trip with 30 days (Click here for the form & details!
• If PAID IN FULL by April 16th get $200 off a VIP spot ($100 off the 50% off VIP spot) or $300 off for the room. OR get $150 off the Main Stateroom price OR $100 off the Lower Stateroom price.
• 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 or by selling your spot to a non-SD.com member. Ask SD for help.)
• Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via credit card or paypal. Echecks via SD's Payment Link in my signature incur NO add'l charge.
• And just when you think it can't get better....in honor of our 7th birthday this past month...we are playing CRAZY 7'S...if you are within the first 7 people to sign up for the trip AND you opt to pay for the trip in full WHEN YOU BOOK you can DOUBLE the early bird discounts. So if you are booking the VIP Suite the discount is NOW $300 for the 1st diver and $150 for the second diver. If booking the Main Stateroom your discount will be $300 vs $150 and if booking the Lower Stateroom your discount will be $200 vs $100 BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE WITHIN THE FIRST 7 TO BOOK THE TRIP AND YOU PAY IN FULL WHEN YOU BOOK AND ITS BEFORE APRIL 16th. So if 5 people opt to pay in full when they sign up but 2 opt to only pay the discount and you are #8 even if you pay in full...you are too late for the Crazy 7's special. You must pay in full when you sign up AND you must be within the first 7 to sign up!!!
PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
a. $500 due at booking to lock in a spot (payment must be rec'd within 7 days to be valid or your spot will be released)
b. April 16th, 2010: Last Day for $200, $150 or $100 early payment in full discount
c. April 16th, 2010: Last Day for Premier Members to get 'first dibs' booking before basic/standard members
d. May 4, 2010: $500
e. June 4, 2010: $500
f. July 4, 2010: $795 VIP or $595 Main or $395 Lower + Nitrox + any extras.
Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure. Extras must also be paid in full 60 days prior ie. Nitrox, extra nights etc.
HOW TO PAY:
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SAMPLE ITINERARY
Days aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfast is available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested. Please note also that this itinerary is an example only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.
Saturday:
For Arrivals in Saturday of Boarding: Though transfers are not included in the package, you will usually be met at the airport by a local driver who will be aware of the boat's location. Due to tides, weather conditions and her size, the vessel's weekend location and schedule is tide-dependent, and she may be located either in Caicos Marina or anchored offshore. If you are not met at the airport and are unsure where to meet the boat, simply ask your cab driver to call the boat's cell phone number or VHF Channel 16 and ask for instructions. Cab rides can vary from $15 to $30 per person depending on the time of day and number of people. Since you may be picked up by dinghy at a beach, you will be more comfortable if you wear sandals or deck shoes and either shorts, or trousers or pants that can be rolled up.
If you are staying overnight on Providenciales prior to boarding: While the vessel normally docks at Caicos Marina, tides and/or weather may dictate an early departure. Please be sure that your application form has included your hotel information on Providenciales, and call the vessel prior to checking out of your hotel to determine where and when to board. Normally, the boat is available for boarding after 3 p.m.
If you experience travel difficulties and are delayed, please contact the vessel on Saturday and notify them.
1500 Guests may begin to board the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. The vessel will normally be located at Caicos Marina but may depart early due to tides or weather. If you are staying on island, please check in with the vessel on Saturday morning to determine when and where to meet the boat. If you are arriving on Saturday, you will usually be met at the airport.
1830 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
2000 Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
2100 Shore leave or simply relax aboard.
Sunday:
Depart Sapodilla Bay in early morning; approx. 2-hr trip to Provos Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with night spent at mooring.
Monday:
2 Morning dives at West Caicos, followed by 2-hour trip to French Cay for 3 dives, with night spent at mooring.
Tuesday:
Up to 5 dives at West Caicos, with night spent at mooring.
Wednesday:
3 dives at West Caicos, followed by transit to French Cay for 2 dives, with night spent at mooring.
Thursday:
Five dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.
Friday:
Dawn dive and morning dive at French Cay, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel. The Turks & Caicos Explorer II arrives back in Providencials at midday Friday. Transportation will be provided for a casual dinner on Friday evening; passengers spend Friday night and have Saturday breakfast on board; there will be sufficient time to catch a flight out at any time on Saturday. There is a departure tax, payable in cash, upon leaving.
Saturday:
0700/0830 Continental breakfast
0900 Depart the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard for pickup later. However, cabs are very expensive and it can be costly to return to the vessel.
Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 9 am departure.
THE VESSEL:
The Turks & Caicos Explorer II recently emerged from a refit/renovation in February 2007. The flagship of our growing fleet, the incomparable custom vessel was purchased by Explorer Ventures in December, 2004. The vessel was designed from the ground up and built as a corporate charter and liveaboard dive vessel in 1995. The newly-refurbished luxury vessel carries up to 20 passengers and 8 crew. All staterooms throughout the vessel have port lights or windows, individually-controlled air-conditioning, and private ensuite bathrooms. A comfortable full-width salon, located forward of the spacious dive deck, provides seating for all guests at once, a wet bar, and an entertainment area with VCR/DVD and CD stereo. The boat deck, one level up, has ample room for sunning and relaxing; the flybridge includes a barbeque, wet bar, and comfortable seating for up to 15. The two VIP staterooms located on the upper boat deck, as well as the two forward staterooms on the main deck, are equipped with TV/VCR. The dive deck of course include nitrox, individual gear bins, rinse tanks, camera table, recharging facilities, and ramp-style stair access to the swim platform for easy access into the water. The Turks & Caicos Explorer II comfortably accommodates 20 passengers in 10 double staterooms, each of which have private bathroom facilities, individually-controlled air conditioning, hanging closet and wardrobe. The air-conditioned main salon on the main deck includes dining tables, TV/DVD, video library and lounge area. A large sundeck with lounge chairs and buffet area is located aft of the upstairs deckhouse, which contains two additional passenger staterooms, pilothouse, and Captain's cabin. A large, awning-covered flybridge with wet bar, barbecue and seating for 12 to 15 is accessed from the sun deck as well. The dive deck is equipped with a bathroom, individual gear lockers, camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, freshwater showers, and a separate fresh water rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment. There are two large stairways accessing the dive platform, where two in-water ladders hang for easy access to and from the water. The Turks & Caicos Explorer II is also equipped with a satellite telephone for outgoing calls worldwide.
To view videos of diving with this vessel, click on the following links:
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Turks & Caicos Explorer II has a satellite phone for incoming and outgoing calls. Please be aware that a charge is assessed for both incoming and outgoing calls on the satphone.
You can be reached aboard the Turks & Caicos Explorer II from North America via Iridium phone at 011.88.163.185.9096 or cell 1-649-242-8267.
Vital messages may be passed to guests by calling the operations office at 1-800-322-3577.
When calling from Provo, it is easiest to call the cell phone at 242-8267.
Internet access is not available aboard
TEMPERATURES & CONDITIONS:
The weather in the Turks & Caicos Islands is remarkably consistent year-round. The temperatures range from the 70s (F) or higher in the winter months to the low 90s during the summer, with nearly constant sea breezes. Water temperatures range from a low of about 72 degrees F in winter to a high of about 82 degrees F in summer. There is normally little appreciable current at the sites we visit, and visibility is generally between 75 and 150 feet. Most divers are comfortable with a 3 mm wetsuit in summer, and a 5 mm wetsuit with hooded vest in winter.
AIRFARE:
Providenciales is well-served by jet service from Miami and New York and Charlotte on American Airlines, USAir and Air Jamaica, as well as from London by British Airways. Weekly charter flights from Canada and other US cities is also frequently available.
ARRIVAL:
If you experience travel difficulties and are delayed, please contact the vessel and notify them via TBA.
DEPARTURE:
The Turks & Caicos Explorer II arrives back in Providencials at midday Friday. Transportation will be provided for a casual dinner on Friday evening; passengers spend Friday night and have Saturday breakfast on board; there will be sufficient time to catch a flight out at any time on Saturday. There is a departure tax approx $25-$30, payable in cash, upon leaving.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
Caribbean reef sharks are common, as are spotted eagle rays, jacks, grouper, and turtles. Also spotted on a frequent basis are blacktips, tiger sharks, hammerheads, and manta rays. Famous for its spectacular walls filled with huge gorgonian fans, barrel sponges, hard-coral arches and macro life, the Turks & Caicos Islands truly ofter a dive experience for everyone. Though many of the dive sites visiting are outside the boundaries of the Princess Alexandra National Park, which provides strict protection for much of the marine life surrounding Provo, all of the dive operators in the area enthusiastically support marine conservation and preservation measures which ensure that the waters of the Turks & Caicos remain pristine for future visitors.
HOW TO BE REACHED ON THE BOAT WHILE TRAVELING:
You can be reached aboard the Caribbean Explorer II from North America via satellite phone at +(TBA). Outgoing calls may also be made. Please be aware that a charge is assessed for both incoming and outgoing calls. (Not sure what the charge is.)
MEALS
Aboard the Turks & Caicos Explorer II, evening meals usually consist of lots of fresh vegetables, rice, pasta, chicken, beef, turkey, pork, and fish. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, muffins, danish and fresh fruits. Lunches vary from soup and sandwiches, burgers, pasta, assorted salads, and quiche. Homemade baked breads, cookies and brownies are offered between dives. If you have any dietary restrictions or requests, please indicate so on your application form. Please note that specific brands of drinks, dressings and foods are often unavailable in the islands, and that it can be very difficult for us to find low-fat or soy products, fresh fruit, fish, and other items common elsewhere. While we will do our best to accommodate your requests, please be realistic and consider bringing some of your own foods if the lack thereof may constitute a health risk.
CURRENCY
The U.S. dollar is the official currency; travelers checks and most major credit cards are accepted widely throughout the island.
WHAT TO BRING
Packing for a liveaboard trip is much easier than packing for a land-based vacation. The climate doesn't require much more than shorts, T-shirts, and swimsuits (you may consider slacks, dress shorts or sundresses for dinner ashore). In the winter months, a sweater, long pants and windbreaker for the evenings can be a good idea. Soft luggage is recommended as it takes up very little space when empty. Sun screens, sunglasses, a visor or hat is recommended. In case of rough weather or if you have a tendency towards seasickness, come prepared with motion sickness medications or Transderm patches from your doctor. If you have favorite CDs or DVDs, feel free to bring them.
All linens (including sheets, comforters, bath towels, hand towels, dive towels, and wash cloths) are provided on board.
If possible, pack your regulator, dive computer, mask, a swimsuit, change of clothes and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you will make an unexpected luggage delay far more bearable.
ON BOARD CHARGES:
Though all meals (except Friday's dinner), beverages, and much more has been taken care of with your trip payment, there are additional items which you may charge to your on board bill. These include retail items (shirts, scuba accessories, etc.), incoming and outgoing telephone calls, photographic and scuba instruction, rentals, crew gratuities, a temporary fuel surcharge, departure tax , and a hotel tax. The bill may be paid at the end of the trip using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or cash. Personal or traveler's checks are not accepted on board, and we are unable to provide cash for credit card charges more than invoice amounts.
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WOW!!! Check out these SAVINGS!!!!
1. Premier Member and Above get "First Dibs" booking until April 16, 2010 with 20 spots total...4 VIP, 10 Main & 6 Lower.
2. There is a $200, $150 or $100 EXTRA discount if paid in full by April 16th so you may wish to upgrade to premier member of which you'll get $25 back and be one of the first to get this extra deal!
3. AND we are offering a 40% Sleep Together Discount on the VIP cabins so 1st person is regular price of $2295 and 2nd person is 40% off or $1377 and if you pay in full before April 16th you'll get $200 off the 1st diver and $100 off the 40% spot for an add'l $300 off making the entire cabin $3672 or $1836 per person!!!
4. If booking the Main Stateroom your discount if paid in full by April 16th is $150 or $100 if paying in full for the Lower Stateroom.
5. And just when you think it can't get better....in honor of our 7th birthday this past month...we are playing CRAZY 7'S...if you are within the first 7 people to sign up for the trip AND you opt to pay for the trip in full WHEN YOU BOOK you can DOUBLE the early bird discounts. So if you are booking the VIP Suite the discount is NOW $400 for the 1st diver and $200 for the second diver. If booking the Main Stateroom your discount will be $300 vs $150 and if booking the Lower Stateroom your discount will be $200 vs $100 BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE WITHIN THE FIRST 7 TO BOOK THE TRIP AND YOU PAY IN FULL WHEN YOU BOOK AND ITS BEFORE APRIL 16th. So if 5 people opt to pay in full when they sign up but 2 opt to only pay the discount and you are #8 even if you pay in full...you are too late for the Crazy 7's special. You must pay in full when you sign up AND you must be within the first 7 to sign up!!!
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