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DISCUSSION ONLY 2014-02: FIRM DATES Truk Lagoon...Redeux! Feb 9-16, 2014


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#226 Lephenix

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Posted 14 May 2013 - 08:17 PM

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Posted 15 May 2013 - 08:29 AM

Ground control to Kamala...
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Well my computer did not cooperate yesterday so if all goes well today...then yes I will be ready!

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#228 ScubaTurtle

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Posted 17 May 2013 - 06:17 PM

Ground control to Kamala...
Are you ready...

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Well my computer did not cooperate yesterday so if all goes well today...then yes I will be ready!


Kamala,

Will the airfare pricing hold until we get notice on the final costs to book the trip and are able to commit to it through SD.com. At least for me it's getting a little confusing with the two topics now going on (Palau and Truk topics). Will it be pretty obvious where we should post info to get committed to the trip?


I'm definitely leaning towards committing to this trip and since the new years trip is filling up fast I'd like to be able to make the decision. Appreciate your updates.


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Posted 18 May 2013 - 04:34 AM

Working on the final trip posting(s) now. Not sure if it will be two separate trips or just one combo posting. The only trip that will fill out quickly is Truk so as long as I post Truk or Truk/Palau you'll be fine. (We have basically unlimited spaces for the time being with Palau.)

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Posted 19 May 2013 - 05:33 PM

Working on the final trip posting(s) now. Not sure if it will be two separate trips or just one combo posting. The only trip that will fill out quickly is Truk so as long as I post Truk or Truk/Palau you'll be fine. (We have basically unlimited spaces for the time being with Palau.)

As Mel Fisher would say.... "Today's the Day"!


Thanks Kamala. Posted Image

Just hoping I can have some time (1 week) to evaluate the trip cost vs. budget and get signed up before it fills up. If this one can't workout I'm thinking about the New Years trip but that one is filling up quickly as well. Posted Image

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Posted 20 May 2013 - 01:36 PM

Mike the trip pricing has been posted in various places so here is the critical stuff summarized:

$3095 + 5% tax + $30 permit + 20 departure tax
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$500-$600 approx for transfer hotels for 2 nites before the trip with one in Hawaii and one in Truk and 1 nite/day room after the trip in Truk and one in Gaum on the way to Palau
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$1800-2000 air from LAX
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Palau early booking will lock in 2013 pricing which will be for a 7/5 pkg mt view d/o $1265, Deluxe OceanView 7/5 $1319 or Suite 7/5 $1475 d/o. NOTE: The flights look like the pkg will be 8/6 pkg vs 7/5 so we expect to add $230, $236 or $281 respectively for an add'l nite and 2 tank dives. I am working on the final *extras* to be added such as JellyFish lake etc. but this is VERY close pricing if booking Palau during the early booking window.

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Posted 20 May 2013 - 02:19 PM

I'm easily confused so bare with me. What day would we leave from LAX and when would we return? For both combinations. I'm trying to figure out how much vacation time I will need.

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Posted 20 May 2013 - 02:38 PM

No worries Tony...its confusing with the int'l dateline so here are the routings that many will use. If you want the extra day in HAWAII to break up the trip then you'll need to depart on Feb 7th. Otherwise if you depart Feb 8th you fly straight thru.

AIR ROUTINGS FOR TRUK AND PALAU:

Please note the following air routings for Truk, Truk & Palau and Palau only. You are free to book ANY routings you like but these will be the group routings. IF YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY or STAY LATER PLEASE LET US KNOW SO WE CAN SET UP DAY ROOMS AND/OR EXTRA LAND BASED NIGHTS. I will have rates for that shortly and will help people with roommates etc.

Truk only:

UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P

UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)

UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P

UNITED 155 17FEB TKK GUM 240A 420A

UNITED 200 17FEB GUM HNL 715A 640P (land on 16FEB)

UNITED 534 16FEB HNL LAX 1010P 526A (land on 17FEB)

Price $2,018.90 as of 5-15-13


Or


UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P

UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)

UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P

UNITED 172 17FEB TKK HNL 1049A 250A (4 stops on island hopper)

UNITED 460 17FEB HNL LAX 730A 257P

Price $1,876.90 as of 5-15-13


Truk & Palau:

UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P

UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)

UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P

UNITED 155 17FEB TKK GUM 240A 420A (Can get a day room for the 16th and the day in Guam)

UNITED 157 17FEB GUM ROR 755P 910P

UNITED 158 24FEB ROR GUM 210A 515A

UNITED 200 24FEB GUM HNL 715A 640P (land on 23FEB)

UNITED 534 23FEB HNL LAX 1010P 526A (land on 24FEB)

Price $2,544 as of 5-15-13

Price $2,370 per person with Visit Mic Pass as of 5-15-13


Or you can avoid the hotel night in Truk and full day in Guam by leaving the boat early and flying to Palau on 15FEB. (This means you lose the last day of diving so I will not be doing this again but others are welcome to do so.)


UNITED 154 15FEB TKK GUM 221P 355P

UNITED 185 15FEB GUM ROR 1040P 105A (1 stop in Yap)

Same Price as 5-16 departure


Palau Only:

UNITED 003 16FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P

UNITED 201 16FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 17FEB)

UNITED 157 17FEB GUM ROR 755P 910P

UNITED 158 24FEB ROR GUM 210A 515A

UNITED 200 24FEB GUM HNL 715A 640P (land on 23FEB)

UNITED 534 23FEB HNL LAX 1010P 526A (land on 24FEB)

Price: $1,811.90 as of 5-15-13

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#234 ScubaTurtle

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Posted 20 May 2013 - 03:12 PM

Mike the trip pricing has been posted in various places so here is the critical stuff summarized:

$3095 + 5% tax + $30 permit + 20 departure tax
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$500-$600 approx for transfer hotels for 2 nites before the trip with one in Hawaii and one in Truk and 1 nite/day room after the trip in Truk and one in Gaum on the way to Palau
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$1800-2000 air from LAX
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Palau early booking will lock in 2013 pricing which will be for a 7/5 pkg mt view d/o $1265, Deluxe OceanView 7/5 $1319 or Suite 7/5 $1475 d/o. NOTE: The flights look like the pkg will be 8/6 pkg vs 7/5 so we expect to add $230, $236 or $281 respectively for an add'l nite and 2 tank dives. I am working on the final *extras* to be added such as JellyFish lake etc. but this is VERY close pricing if booking Palau during the early booking window.

Thanks Kamala! Posted Image


Did the air price drop from previous posts? You previously showed the Truk and Palau itinerary at $2370 w/ micro pass.

This info above does match my previous estimates of what I was looking at before for both trips (flying from Chicago) for a total of around $8300. Ouch! Posted Image But I can only imagine the amazing dives I would be able to experience. I've also never been anywhere out of the country except the Caribbean so I'm hoping to be able to experience the other side of the world.

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Posted 20 May 2013 - 03:22 PM

Mike the $2370 is the price for both trips... Killing myself to get Truk opened this evening...Palau will follow asap.


Truk & Palau:


UNITED 003 08FEB LAX HNL 1000A 145P

UNITED 201 08FEB HNL GUM 305P 650P (land on 09FEB)

UNITED 136 09FEB GUM TKK 745P 935P

UNITED 155 17FEB TKK GUM 240A 420A (Can get a day room for the 16th and the day in Guam)

UNITED 157 17FEB GUM ROR 755P 910P

UNITED 158 24FEB ROR GUM 210A 515A

UNITED 200 24FEB GUM HNL 715A 640P (land on 23FEB)

UNITED 534 23FEB HNL LAX 1010P 526A (land on 24FEB)

Price $2,544 as of 5-15-13

Price $2,370 per person with Visit Mic Pass as of 5-15-13

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Posted 21 May 2013 - 08:03 AM

Mike the $2370 is the price for both trips... Killing myself to get Truk opened this evening...Palau will follow asap.


Price $2,370 per person with Visit Mic Pass as of 5-15-13


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Posted 21 May 2013 - 05:04 PM

This trip is NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING HERE!!!

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!!
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