Hey gang...since people have been asking when we would be diving Florida again and some very near and dear friends of ours and SD now own a liveaboard in Ft Lauderdale, it seemed perfect when they told me they had an opening for Memorial Day. Bill aka OTWDiver will one of the Capts anyway and suggested we see if our members want to take advantage of this great new boat!
You can do a long weekend in the Keys area or a week in the Bahamas area.
Pricing is
And the boat capt and galley will PERSONALLY take care of you and ENSURE you have a great time. If you have ever done one of our Cooper River trips then you met Dan Fowler and he is the capt of the Easy Goin' and new owner of Paradise Charters. You will love him and his wife Becky and you will love this boat! It is EXTRA SUPER DUPER CLEAN and very professionally run!
Q&A for the FLORIDA TRIP:
Q. How many people for this trip to be confirmed??? Since I am helping our really great friends of SD.com I have committed to the trip with the 3 of you who have shown interest.
Q. Airfare is not bad right now but it will be going up soon. Air goes up and down...hopefully it will stay low or drop again so you all can get a great deal!
Q. What time is the latest arrival? Thurs night? Fri am? What exact time? Thanks!
Flights need to Arrive Friday by 11 am on Friday. Drive in's need to arrive by 11:30 on Friday. The boat plans to depart at 12 noon on Friday but that time can be a little flexible due to delayed flights etc. You can also arrive Thursday evening and stay on the boat for $30/night for room only. (You can take a taxi for a real breakfast or there will be a very light snacks on the boat such as donuts or granola bars and coffee.)
Q. RE departure - if we are doing two dives on Sunday and planning on leaving Monday morning to accommodate no fly - are we able to stay on board Sunday night?? Yes fly in divers can stay on board Sunday night for no add'l charge but must be ready to leave for the airport by 8am so they can get back and clean the boat and get it ready for the next charter group.
Additional Options from the Boat:
Attached below is the info for the normal 3 day trip w/ 2 nights lodging, meals, and 8 dives. If people are going to be flying, we can modify this itinerary to leave the dock by 8:00 AM on Friday and do 4 dives Fri and 4 dives Sat. That way, they have a decent surface interval before flying out on Monday.
What is the price of another full day of diving and lodging on the boat?
A. With another night of lodging/meals and an additional 4 dives, the trip price would be $700. Adding either Thursday or Monday would be fine. The cook will not arrive until Thursday late afternoon, but should be able to get there in time to prepare dinner, and they don't need me on the boat for the diving that afternoon if doing Thursday.
Another option for either the 8-dive trip or the 12-dive trip (since I'm guessing that all your guys will be flying and will need some addl hours out of the water) is that they can stay an additional night on the boat w/ dinner and breakfast the following morning for $40.
Full Florida Trip Details:
Arrive at Boat Friday late morning
Depart from Dock no later than 12:30 on Friday
Return to dock for dinner onboard and overnight Fri & Sat
Depart from Boat Sunday after lunch (Those with flights on Monday may stay overnight Sunday)
2 nights, 8 dives (2 Fri, 4 Sat, 2 Sun) in Fort Lauderdale, FL area
Vessel Name Easy Goin'
Website www.paradisecharters.com
6 passengers, 3-4 crew
Transportation provided from FLL airport - call 864-423-3483 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 864-423-3483 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 864-423-3483 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 864-423-3483 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 864-423-3483 end_of_the_skype_highlighting upon arrival
Passport and C cards Required
Trip insurance strongly recommended, Dive insurance required
$475 per person includes all diving (tanks and weights provided), lodging, meals, snacks, and limited alcoholic beverages
Deposit requirements - $100 per person within 1 week of booking, balance due 30 days prior to trip, no refunds
Crew gratuities (typically 10-15%) not included
Linens and bath towels provided (but bring your own beach towel)
Avg water temps in May-June 75-78 degrees
Avg air temps in May-June 86-89 degrees
First drink, last dive ("last call" at 11:45 PM)
Rental gear available (advance notice needed)
Required equipment - safety sausage
What NOT to bring - firearms, spear guns, illegal drugs, bad attitudes
Nitrox not available at this time
Boat Info 62' steel-hulled converted crew boat built for diving
Fully air-conditioned
Spacious dive deck
2 guest cabins w/ 1 double bed and 1 single bed each
1 guest cabin w/ 2 single beds
Large salon area w/ outside views and seating for 9 people around dinner table
Deck area for sun-bathing
Pictures coming soon!
Interested List:
1. Tray aka Scrappykidz
2. Kate aka Kate P
3. Kelly aka KellyDiver
4. Joe aka ThatJoeGuy
5. Brian aka Scubabjs - 3 or 4 days longer is better
6. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
FINAL TRIP PRICING AND UPDATES:
1. Kate 12 dive pkg with 4 on Friday, Sat & Sun. Arrive Friday and stay Sunday on boat, fly Tuesday night (alternative arrangements for Monday evening lodging and transportation starting at that time).
Flights: See below for details.
Waiver:
T-shirt size: Large
Final Price: $700 12pkg
Payment Rec'd:
2. Scott 12 dive pkg with 4 on Friday, Sat & Sun. Arrive Thursday, stay Thurs nite on boat and stay Sunday night on the boat fly out on Monday.
Flights: Details still needed.
Waiver: Still needed
T-shirt size: Large
Final Price: $700 12pkg + $40 extra night = $740
Payment Rec'd: $740 via cc + 3% via payment gateway 5-24-10.
3. Tray 12 dive pkg with 4 on Friday, Sat & Sun. Arrive Thursday, stay Thurs nite on boat and stay Sunday night on the boat fly out on Monday.
Flights: Details rec'd and posted below.
Waiver: Still needed
T-shirt size: xl (need to verify)
Final Price: $700 12pkg + $40 extra night = $740
Payment Rec'd:
4. Kelly 12 dive pkg with 4 on Friday, Sat & Sun. Arrive Thursday, stay Thurs nite on boat and stay Sunday night on the boat fly out on Monday night.
Flights: Details rec'd and posted below but need RETURN FLIGHT DETAILS.
Waiver: Still needed
T-shirt size: xl (wants it roomy)
Final Price: $700 12pkg + $40 extra night = $740
Payment Rec'd: $740 via payment gateway echeck 5-25-10.
5. Brian 12 dive pkg with 4 on Friday, Sat & Sun. Arrive Thursday, stay Thurs nite on boat and stay Sunday night on the boat fly out on Tuesday but staying at a hotel near the airport.
Flights: Details rec'd and posted below.
Waiver: Still needed
T-shirt size: xL (need to verify)
Final Price: $700 12pkg + $40 extra night = $740
Payment Rec'd: $740 via payment gateway echeck 5-15-10.
6. Joe 12 dive pkg with 4 on Friday, Sat & Sun. Arrive Thursday, stay Thurs nite on boat and stay Sunday night on the boat fly out on Monday night.
Flights: Details rec'd and posted below.
Waiver: Still needed
T-shirt size: xl
Final Price: $700 12pkg + $40 extra night = $740
Payment Rec'd: $700 echeck via payment gateway 5-21-10 = $40 remaining
KEY:
a. Thursday nite on the boat is extra $40
b. Sunday nite if doing the 8pkg is no charge
c. Monday nite if doing the 12 pkg is no charge
FLIGHT DETAILS REC'D SO FAR...
Tray aka Scrappykidz
Thu, May 27, 2010
Flight: American Airlines Flight 2732
Depart: 12:05 PM, Manhattan, KS (MHK)
Arrive: 01:35 PM, Dallas/Ft Worth, TX (DFW)
Flight: American Airlines Flight 600
Depart: 04:15 PM, Dallas/Ft Worth, TX (DFW)
Arrive: 08:05 PM, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
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Mon, May 31, 2010
Flight: American Airlines Flight 539
Depart: 03:20 PM, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Arrive: 05:35 PM, Dallas/Ft Worth, TX (DFW)
Flight: American Airlines Flight 2834
Depart: 07:20 PM, Dallas/Ft Worth, TX (DFW)
Arrive: 08:45 PM, Manhattan, KS (MHK)
Kelly aka KellyDiver
ARRIVAL THURSDAY:
Flight: US Airways #1719
Departure Location: Logan International Airport (BOS)
Departure Time: Thursday, May 27 at 04:25 PM EDT
Arrival Location: Douglas Airport (CLT)
Arrival Time: Thursday, May 27 at 06:43 PM EDT
Flight: US Airways #1687
Departure Location: Douglas Airport (CLT)
Departure Time: Thursday, May 27 at 08:15 PM EDT
Arrival Location: Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Arrival Time: Thursday, May 27 at 10:12 PM EDT
DEPARTURE MONDAY:
Flight: US Airways #930
Departure Location: Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Departure Time: Monday, May 31 at 04:45 PM EDT
Arrival Location: Douglas Airport (CLT)
Arrival Time: Monday, May 31 at 06:47 PM EDT
Flight: US Airways #888
Departure Location: Douglas Airport (CLT)
Departure Time: Monday, May 31 at 10:15 PM EDT
Arrival Location: Logan International Airport (BOS)
Arrival Time: Tuesday, June 01 at 12:21 AM EDT
Brian aka Scubabjs:
JET BLUE.....Thu, May 27 3:00 p.m.5:36 p.m. WASHINGTON DULLES, DC to FT LAUDERDALE, FL Flight 303
Tue, Jun 01 11:30 a.m. 2:03 p.m. FT LAUDERDALE, FL to WASHINGTON DULLES, DC Flight 308 - NOTE: Staying on boat Sunday but not Monday.
Joe aka ThatJoeGuy:
Cincinnati(CVG) to Atlanta(ATL) 05/27/10 8:30 PM - 10:07 PM Delta 1427
Atlanta(ATL) to Fort Lauderdale(FLL) 05/27/10 10:53 PM - 12:40 AM Delta 1427
Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.) to Charlotte (CLT) 05/31/10 10:05 AM - 12:06 PM US Airways 1179
Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati (Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.) 05/31/10 1:20 PM - 2:53 PM US Airways 2693
Kate aka Kate p
Arriving 9:10am Friday Delta flight 2127
Departure on her own
Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
Thursday, May 27, 2010
American Airlines # 600
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale International (FLL)
Departure (DFW): May 27, 4:15 PM CDT (afternoon)
Arrival (FLL): May 27, 8:05 PM EDT (evening)
Monday, May 31, 2010
American Airlines # 1285
Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Departure (FLL): May 31, 11:05 AM EDT (morning)
Arrival (DFW): May 31, 1:15 PM CDT (afternoon)
Edited by WreckWench, 26 May 2010 - 09:39 AM.
