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One Main Level spot opened up!!!...ALL PRICES INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE $100 SD DISCOUNT + Book and pay in full before Mar 3, 2012 you'll get an additional $200 off the VIP if s/o or $100 off the "Sleep Together Discount" if 2 people in each of these 2 rooms (since there is only one bed) or $50 off Main Stateroom or $50 off the Lower Stateroom.

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Turks & Caicos...Jewel of the Caribbean!! Sept 1-8, 2012... Another exciting and very fun liveboard experience awaits you! We have booked the Explorer Ventures Liveaboard for an all inclusive INCLUDING alcohol and sodas 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.

For $1795* d/o or $3027 s/o Lower Stateroom; $1995* d/o or $3357 s/o Main Stateroom or for $2195* d/o or $3687 s/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 Mar 3, 2012 you'll get an additional $200 off the VIP if s/o or $100 off the "Sleep Together Discount" if 2 people in each of these 2 rooms (since there is only one bed) or $50 off Main Stateroom or $50 off the Lower Stateroom. discount period expired

THE BOAT: The Salon:
The Dive Deck:
and the Sun Deck:

*$2195 pp d/o or $3687 s/o -- VIP Stateroom
King bed, desk and chair, dresser, hanging closet, wardrobe, large window, TV, private ensuite bathroom (King Sized Bed only so only for a couple or s/o). Staterooms 1 & 2



*$1995 pp d/o or $3357 s/o -- Main Deck Stateroom
Twin or queen beds, desk and chair, dresser, hanging closet, large window(s), private ensuite bathroom. Staterooms 3-7



*$1795 pp d/o or $3027 s/o -- Lower Deck Stateroom
Twin beds, dresser, hanging closet, port lights, private ensuite bathroom - Staterooms 8-10



PRICE SUMMARY:
VIP Stateroom (has only 1 bed): $2195 pp d/o, or $3687 s/o. 0 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Main Stateroom (has 2 beds): $2095 $1995 pp d/o, or $3,457 $3357 s/o. 0 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Lower Stateroom (has 2 beds): [/color]$1895 $1795 pp d/o, or $3,127 $3027 s/o. 0 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Plus: Nitrox $150 + $125 per person fuel surcharge* (payable on board) + $85 per person port/departure fees* (payable on board) + approx $30 in taxi transfers (paid directly to taxi drivers)

*Subject to change until 30 days prior to departure


Who's Going: (SEE POST #3 FOR FULL LIST OF WHO IS GOING)


PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 7 nights/5 diving days d/o room up to 5 dives per day
• 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 the airport code) - Arrive anytime 9/1 (or earlier), boat departs early 9/2.
• Friday night Dinner (In town with the group or on your own)
• Approx $30 round trip taxi fares, payable to taxi at time of service
• $85** Port Charge (Payable on boat)
• $125** Fuel surcharge (Payable on boat) • Diving gratuities (usually 15% of base pkg) for dive masters, boat captains and boat crew • 3% non-cash fee on all payments per transaction that are made via credit card and/or PayPal
• Departure tax of approx $35, payable in cash, upon leaving, unless it was included in your ticket price
• Optional Sightseeing in Turks & Caicos or even add'l 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)
• 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 # DAN 1603080 or Dive Assure (choose SingleDivers.com via the drop down menu for Business & Global Partners) 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.
• Departure taxes (approximately US$35 and should be in your airline ticket fee)

** (Due to the volatile nature of fuel prices & port fees, this amount may increase or decrease upon 30 days' notice, and the actual surcharge/fee applicable to a certain trip may be different.)

OPTIONAL:
Single Supplement: Due to the unique nature of this trip, the Single Room Upgrade for the VIP Stateroom for $3,687. Or, see our 'Sleep Together Discount' and get the VIP Stateroom for $2195 per person (min of 2 people). The Main Stateroom s/o is $3,357, and the Lower Stateroom is $3,027
• Nitrox$150 for the week

DISCOUNTS:
• First DIBS BOOKING for PREMIER MEMBERS until MAR 3RD!
• Price discounts if paid in full by Mar 3rd: $200 VIP s/o or $100 VIP d/o (NEED 2 PEOPLE TO SLEEP TOGETHER), $50 Main Deck Stateroom or $50 Lower Deck Stateroom
• $25 Mail-In Rebate for SD premier or charter membership redeemable after the trip within 30 days (Click here for the form & details!
• Additional $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 additional charge.


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. Mar 3, 2012: Last Day for $200 VIP s/o or $100 VIP d/o (NEED 2 PEOPLE), $50 early payment in full discount for Main or Lower Staterooms
c. April 1, 2012: $500
d. May 1, 2012: $500
e. June 1, 2012: $795 VIP or $595 Main or $395 Lower + Nitrox + any extras.

Note: Trip must be paid in full 90 days prior to departure. Extras must also be paid in full 60 days prior i.e., Nitrox, extra nights etc.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
SingleDivers.com uses a secure payment gateway that allows you to pay for trips or merchandise using either an e-check which debits your checking account directly without having to mail in a check or debits your credit card without having to fill out a SD.com credit card authorization form. (Please note that many non-US bank originating credit card must still use the paper credit card authorization form as different processing procedures must be followed to process international/non-US credit cards. YOU CAN TRY YOUR CARD BY ENTERING AA AS YOUR STATE AND THE CHARGE MAY GO THRU OK. If you need to use the form you'll find this form in the Forms Forum link in my signature. - PLEASE email trips@singledivers.com for the password to the forms forum.)

SingleDivers.com provides its members with pricing that reflects all possible cash discounts so any payments via credit card or PayPal will still incur a 3% non-cash convenience fee. Our SECURE payment gateway which you can access using the Link in my Signature Line OR using the Link found on Every Page of Forums. It is not a shopping cart BUT it will total your trip choices AND add the 3% non-cash convenience fee if you are paying via credit card.

ONLY PAYMENTS RECEIVED VIA OUR SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY WILL BE ACCEPTED AND WILL QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

If you are unable to use the gateway please provide a complete description of the problem/error you are encountering and contact kamala@singledivers.com immediately to manually process your payment for you.

Please add a 3% non-cash convenience fee if paying via PayPal (either via credit card or check payment) or any credit card or any non-cash option. Checks, money orders and real cash are discounted already and do not incur a 3% non-cash convenience fee.

International/ Non-US Clients: Please use the traditional written credit authorization form to submit credit card payments. Click here for the form and ask trips@singledivers.com for the password.

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.
While each T&C cruise may vary due to weather and sea conditions, the outline below will give you a good feel for the adventure you could experience!
Saturday: Arrival can be anytime. The boat will depart in the early hours on Sunday.
Your adventure begins as you arrive in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The word Turks derived from the Islands' pirate history, when 17th and 18th century pirates used the islands as hideouts and preyed upon the passing Spanish treasure ships bound for Europe. The term "Turk" for a pirate stemmed two centuries earlier when the Ottoman Empire dominated the Mediterranean and Turkish corsairs harried European Atlantic shipping, thus translated "Turks" Islands becomes "Pirate" Islands!
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.
3:00pm Guests may begin to board the 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.
Sunday - Friday Morning:
Exploration begins in the waters around the island. The diving here ranges from shallow water reef dives to deep blue water drop-offs. There are quite a few impressive swim throughs as well. The reefs along the wall are very healthy and have lots of colorful sponges, corals, and tunicates. Small shrimps and crabs are attached to many of these corals, which provide an excellent site for macro photographers. You will also find colorful tropical fish, schools of blue tangs, hawksbill turtles, large grouper, reef sharks, nurse sharks and many more.
Enjoy at least 4 - 5 dives per day, including a night dive. A typical day goes something like this:
6 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
8:00 a.m. Dive briefing on sundeck followed by open diving
10:00 a.m. Mid-morning snack
11:45 a.m. Back onboard
12:00 noon While lunch is Served, boat moves to afternoon dive site
1:00 p.m. Dive site briefing on sundeck followed by open diving
3:00 p.m. Mid-afternoon snack
5:45 p.m. Back onboard
6:00 p.m. Dinner is served
8:00 p.m. Dive deck opens again for night dive
10:00 p.m. Depart for tomorrow morning's new dive site. Friday night:
The boat makes the passage back to Provo Turks and Caicos Islands.
Saturday:
0700/0830 Continental breakfast
0900 Depart the 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.

Additional Tours or Diving in T&C: If you want to book add'l tours after our trip let us know! We'll have a full list of them posted soon. AND you can take FULL ADVANTAGE Of YOUR TICKET TO PLS and dive in T&C for 2-7 days after the trip.

THE VESSEL:
The 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:

http://www.youtube.c...eos=DEFP9BOuHvs

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=3Z-6Mv44sCY

http://www.youtube.c...player_embedded

COMMUNICATIONS & HOW TO BE REACHED WHILE TRAVELING:
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 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.
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Internet access is not available aboard

TEMPERATURES & CONDITIONS:
The weather in Turks & Caicos is remarkably consistent year-round. The air 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 a number of airlines, including American Airlines, USAirways, JetBlue, 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 242-8267.
DEPARTURE:
The Explorer II arrives back in Providenciales 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 $35, payable in cash, upon leaving, unless it was included in your ticket price.


MEALS
Aboard the 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.

HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:
1. Post in this thread that you plan to join us and advise your check or credit card payment is on its way via our NEW SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY. (SEE PAYMENT LINK AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE OF THE FORUMS OR ON THE HOMEPAGE OR USE THE LINK IN MY SIGNATURE.) You MUST tell us which OPTIONS you want. We'll then put your name on the 'checks in the mail' list. (Please send your payment asap as we can NOT hold any spots on this trip. Your spot will ONLY BE 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 and you can get $25 back after the trip as a member rebate if you file for it AND YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY BIRD BOOKING WINDOW & DISCOUNTS ON FUTURE TRIPS. PLEASE NOTE THAT TO FACILITATE THE BOOKING PROCESS & PRE-TRIP COORESPONDENCE ALL TRIP GOERS NEED TO BE PREMIER MEMBERS. Click here to learn more.
2. Fill out the Trip Rooming & Diving Survey plus the SingleDivers.com Medical Liability Release & Insurance Summary form 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.
4. We need to know if you need rental gear, will be diving nitrox and if you want d/o or s/o for the trip. You MUST include as much of this information as possible with your initial reservation.
5. All participants must have Current Dive Insurance. THIS TRIP DOES NOT REQUIRE TRIP INSURANCE. You will need to verify if you have trip insurance, or will be procuring trip insurance, or conversely not procuring trip insurance. - .and state one of the following:
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. THIS TRIP DOES NOT REQUIRE TRIP INSURANCE, BUT IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
6. You are responsible for all info in the thread. We try to keep our FAQ and Important Updates posts #2 & #3 updated to make it easier for you but you are responsible for monitoring the thread for all updates. As the trip gets closer we'll open a private forum for all trip goers to answer last minute questions & provide last minute details. For sure monitor the thread the last 30 days prior to your trip for last minute updates and information.
7. Only requests posted in this trip topic/thread are considered official especially for limited options such as use of a computer, or going on a tour, etc.
8. Please note that while you may send pm and email requests for availability, the "official" availability is only accurate in the main trip post. For more information on SingleDivers.com, booking policies, etc please read here.
9. Also note that for FASTER service please email trips@singledivers.com for all general questions and kamala@singledivers.com for custom questions or special requests.
10. PLEASE SEND ALL DOCUMENTS ONLY TO TRIPS@SINGLEDIVERS.COM as I do not regularly check trip documentation emails, rather leaving it to our awesome volunteers who help me with our trips.
11. Save $75 by getting your documents in house within 3 weeks of booking your trip. If you miss the 21 day timeline we'll simply add the $75 document fee to your invoice total. If signing up within 3 weeks or 21 days of the trip, documents must be submitted within 3 days to avoid the document fee.

PLEASE obtain TRIP insurance - IT IS OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS TRIP ...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. REMEMBER IF YOU MISS THE BOAT….YOU MISS THE TRIP! You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc .

Click here for a free quote or to purchase online!
or
Click here for Dive Assure for either a 'one time' policy OR an annual policy that is BOTH Dive & Trip Insurance, providing PRIMARY COVERAGE with excellent rates & coverage!


PLEASE obtain DIVE insurance - IT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS TRIP ...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. Even if you have insurance that you think covers DIVING ACCIDENTS and air lifts…it is CHEAP to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are cared for.

Click here for Diver's Alert Network and use our reference ID 1603080.
or
DIVE ASSURE ... get BOTH TRIP & DIVE insurance in one convenient package
TRIP INSURANCE VS GAMBLING LOSSES:
Hey folks if you are gamblers and opt to NOT take out trip insurance that is your decision! However, please understand that neither Explorer Ventures nor SingleDivers.com can help you out with your gambling losses. SD.com accepts a huge amount of liability to fill ALL the trips we run OR EAT THE SPOTS. I can assure you that I have paid plenty of gambling losses over the years. But I won't gamble with my life (I have both DAN and DIVE ASSURE for Dive Insurance) and I won't gamble with my trips...(I have the annual policy by DIVE ASSURE which covers ALL MY DIVE TRIPS!)
So the choice is yours....bet on no hurricanes, no accidents, no illness, no deaths in the family, no job loss, no immediate death/injury to yourself* ...and laugh in the end when your bet pays off. But when it does not...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not expect Explorer Ventures or SingleDivers.com to refund your money because your bet did not pan out.
NOTE: One of the reason's we have you finalize your extras and pay for everything by 90 days out is so you have more flexibility getting trip insurance. Please take a moment TODAY to do this important task. *If you think it can't happen to you please think again...sadly it happens A LOT!!

WOW!!! Check out these SAVINGS!!!!
1. Premier Member and Above get "EARLY DISCOUNT" booking until March 3, 2012 with 20 spots total... 4 VIP, 10 Main & 6 Lower.
2. There is a $200, $100, $50 EXTRA discount if paid in full by March 3 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 $100 off per person Sleep Together Discount on the VIP cabins if you pay in full before March 3rd you'll get $200 off the 1st diver if s/o and $100 off 2 divers each if d/o.
4. If booking the Main Stateroom your discount if paid in full by March 3 is $50 or $50 if paying in full for the Lower Stateroom.
[size="3"]So what are you waiting for? You MUST sign up in the thread using the booking template and you must use our payment gateway to make your payment. (The only exception is if your payment is not accepted for some reason and you contact kamala@singledivers.com for help.)

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LOOK HERE FOR ONGOING IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES - CHECK HERE OFTEN TO AVOID READING ALL THE POSTS IN THIS THREAD:

1. 2-25-12 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above & Pay in Full Early booking until Mar 3, 2012.

2. We have the entire boat. That is up to 20 people SO signing up EARLY ensures you get a spot! We will be advertising this event heavily. NOTE: Monitor the 3rd post for official availability and Who's Going!

3. So what are you waiting for? You MUST sign up in the thread using the booking template and you must use our payment gateway to make your payment. (The only exception is if your payment is not accepted for some reason and you contact kamala@singledivers.com for help.)

TURKS & CAICOS and GENERAL SD TRIP RELATED FAQ!

Q. When do I need to arrive on Saturday the 1st?
A. ANYTIME as we will be departing very early on Sunday the 2nd. So don't sweat what time you join us... JUST PLAN TO JOIN US!!!
p.s. Note that you can leave anytime on the 8th as well.

Q. Since we are flying into Turks and Caicos can we spend a few days diving there?
A. Yes there is great local diving and we use Provo Divers as our preferred vendor of choice! I will have the pricing for extra boat diving from 2-7 days as soon as I can!

Q. What forms are required for this trip?
A. We need 4 forms from you for this trip: 1. the SingleDivers.com Trip/Rooming/Diving SURVEY to help us match you up with the most compatible roommate and dive buddy and get other basic info from you; 2. the SingleDivers.com WAIVER which is a standard liability release form; and 3. The SD Insurance Summary form and 4. the Explorer Ventures Trip App (Caribbean version), which is what the liveaboard requires all their guests to complete.

Q. I've signed up & paid my deposit for the trip, why am I not moved up to the Who's Going list yet?
A. Although you confirm your intentions to go on the trip with your deposit, you are not completely signed up until all of your documents have been received. Once one of our volunteer Trip Coordinators receives all 4 of your required documents and sees that you have paid your required deposit, only then will you be moved up to the Who's Going list. For a hot trip, it's best to sign up, pay your deposit, and get your required docs turned in as soon as you can.

Q. Why the big deal over trip insurance and when do I have to buy it if I want it?
A. August can be hurricane season in the Caribbean so you must get insurance BEFORE any weather becomes a named storm. People are used to things being pretty good and not worrying about things like insurance. However for some reason MORE people have experienced having to cancel a trip or having their vacation ruined due to accidents, illness, death in the family and even death of the member. And while our vendors and SD truly want to help you, we are extremely limited in what we can do if you did not take out trip insurance. Therefore we will be STRONGLY ENCOURAGING you to buy trip insurance and consider an annual plan like Dive Assure (link at end of first post) to cover all those unexpected things that would otherwise cause you to lose most if not all of your vacation monies. NOTE: The last possible date to buy insurance VARIES by the policy you purchase. Some require you buy it before final paymetn and some require it within a limited number of days after signing up.

Q. I am new to the single divers website and am interested in getting some more information about your trips. I was looking at the Cayman Brac Single's Week trip for August. Do you have people from all over and all ages and experience levels that go on these trips?
A. Yes we do. Divers range from about 25 to 65, we average about 40% women…sometimes more on our trips…several have been essentially 'chick trips' with more gals than guys and we have every one from novices with 6 dives to master scuba diving instructors on trips. EVERYONE is welcome and we love new(er) divers. We even offer an innovative program for new divers that is part divebuddy/dive mentor. Its called Rent-A-Buddy and you hire a private DM to be your buddy so you can focus on YOU and YOUR diving and not worry about anything or anyone else. Your buddy will also mentor you providing customized feedback on YOUR diving helping to reinforce GOOD habits or develop GOOD habits right from the start. Everyone who participates in this program RAVES about it. Its quite reasonable…$50 per day or $150 for the week.

Q. I'm trying to decide if I should do a double to save money or a single just in case the roomie thing does not work out. What do you recommend?
A. You have CHOICES on our trips. One of our primary goals is to AVOID SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS. We use an extensive rooming and trip survey to help us with rooming decisions. If we help you with rooming you won't be disappointed. And if for some reason your roomie looked good on paper but just didn't pan out in reality...TRUST ME WHEN I SAY...it's not a big deal and we'll get you swapped with someone else in a flash. EVERYONE knows that it could be them that didn't mesh with their roomie so they are happy to help someone else match up better. After all...it could be them the next time. So let us know which way you want to go and you can see by the extensive survey we do...we have LOTS of parameters to help you match on many levels with a potential roommate. And if you just want to unwind and pamper yourself...the single upgrade fee is not that much and you can have a luxurious time by yourself. The CHOICE is YOURS!!!

Q. I noticed in the "who's going" section that most of the people have nitrox, is that a problem if I don't?
A. Absolutely not but many divers find it will allow them to dive more since we are doing 3 boat dives a day. We'll have an instructor on the trip so if you want to take the class while you are there it's a great way to combine diving and training. Air divers will be buddied with other air divers and/or I'll dive with any air diver that needs a buddy. SD.com will help you with the buddy arrangements using the info from the survey we have you fill out. You are never locked into these suggestions and are free to change at any time. Most of our members rave at how well our dive buddy suggestions turn out to be!

Q. Do I need to sign in as a premier member to be able to access all the forms that are needed?
A. Yes you will need to register on the site with a screen name (choose a fun diving or personality related one if you can) and you'll need to be logged into the site to post. Once you tell us you are going on a trip with us we send you a link to the forms in case you have not found the link in my signature along with the password for the forum. (Note it is NOT the same as your login password.) To sign up for a trip simply POST in the topic/thread that you want to go with us, your payment is enroute and then tell us if you'll need extra days, if you want double or single occupancy, if you want nitrox or air, etc. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TRIP IN 2012 WE REQUIRE YOU TO BE A PREMIER MEMBER SO WE CAN EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE VITAL TRIP DETAILS DURING THE BOOKING PROCESS AND ALL PRE-TRIP PHASES. AS A PREMIER MEMBER YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR MEMBER ONLY DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY BOOKING, FIRST DIBS ON LIMITED SPOTS, $25 MEMBER REBATE AFTER EVERY TRIP IF YOU FILE FOR IT AND WE'LL SEND YOU PRIVATE MESSAGES WITH IMPORTANT TRIP HAPPENINGS AS A SPECIAL COURTESY FOR OUR PREMEIR MEMBERS AND ABOVE ONLY!

Q. What would be the easiest way to pay with my credit card for this, could I call you and pay that way?
A. You can pay with credit card via our secure online web payment gateway. Simply click on the CLICK HERE TO PAY SD NOW button on the home page or in my signature below or along the top of each page of the forums and it will allow you to pay via cc or your checking account. All prices are discounted for cash so if not paying via check please include the 3% non-cash convenience fee. If using a credit card not drawn on a US bank you may have to fill out our credit card authorization form so we can process your payment manually (found in the forms forum link in my signature) and email it as a pdf to me to kamala@singledivers.com or fax it to me to 864-944-6769. Again please include the 3% non-cash convenience fee if paying via this method.

Q. Is it more common for people to book their own flights, or do you do most of the travel arrangements for people?
A. Actually most people do book their own flights. We are happy to help but charge a nominal $30 booking fee for researching and booking flights for you unless the flight is part of the trip package and then the price is covered in the trip cost already. Let us know if you'd like us to make travel arrangements for you. We simply add the $30 fee to your total invoice. OR SAVE BOOKING FEES AND MONEY BY BOOKING VIA OUR ONLINE AIRFARE BOOKING SYSTEM HERE!

Q. Can I get a Rent-A-Buddy for this trip...how does it work? A. Yes you can rent-a-buddy AKA a "Dive Mentor" for the trip...we have a limited number of DM's/Instructors available for you to rent to help you focus on only yourself and not worry about being someone's buddy or to allow you to improve your air consumption and bouyancy etc. You are hiring a professional 'coach' to help you reinforce your recent open water skills or to help you refresh them or to just basically help to mentor you. The price is $50 per day or $150 for the trip. If you need your rent-a-buddy to do your first night dive it is recommended that you consider the night dive specialty or even just the night dive sign off of AOW...Advanced Open Water via one of our instructors. THEN you can do one with your rent-a-buddy!

Q. I will need Rental Gear. What do I do?
A. Let us know what you need for rental gear? We will have Cochran computers available that you can for FREE to do DAN research AND avoid having to rent. As for other rental gear...please let us know and we'll get you the prices.

Q. I want to bring School & LIFE Supplies for the kids. What is best to bring?
A. Last year we discovered the need for the orphanage which covers ALL AGES includes simply clothing, toiletries and basic supplies which are always hard to come by...notebooks, paper pads, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, etc. Please bypass the ones that are more like toys. And please bring them in one of the million canvas tote bags you get from conventions etc....that way they stay together AND a child will end up with a book bag...plus we don't add more plastic to the already challenged environment. You might also pick up some cheap 'readers' from the dollar stores...they will help kids who have a problem reading without glasses. And if you do not want to bring supplies but would rather donate money that is fine too. School supplies have a 50% import tax on them so they become very expensive in the country. That is why paper is good to bring as it is heavy to import and expensive once it is on island. But ANYTHING you bring will be gladly accepted and put to good use. NOTE: Do not pack a box to bring supplies in. Use a suitcase so it looks like it is your personal items. A box will usually be opened and then you will be taxed on the supplies you are bringing in...EVEN if they are for charity.

Life Supplies: We will compile a full list of things needed by the orphanage for the kids and let you know!

Q. Is there a place on the site behind the scenes to discuss meeting up at airports, sign up for rental trucks, impart tips & tidbits about diving on Turks & Caicos?
a. Yes, please check out this forum: INSERT LINK HERE The password will be sent to everyone, but if ever needed again, please send an email to: Trips@singledivers.com and we will send it to you again. Check this link often for updates! It will not appear in the "view new posts".

Q. I noticed that none of my flight info is listed in the area where everyone else's is for the T&C trip! Was I supposed to post that info myself? If so, how do I do it!
A. Yes if you want your info posted in the thread for your flight details you post it in a post saying here are your flight details and our trip coordinators or myself will post it in the first post. This also lets others know when you will be arriving as well.

Q. Have you by any chance figured out who is going to room together yet? A. You are correct that we do not announce the rooming until you get to the hotel. Keep in mind that rooming is ALWAYS subject to change especially before the trip begins but even after it has begun. If we discover that we have a problem and have to change someone then obviously several people would have to be changed to make it work. But it works because EVERYONE knows it could be them so they are willing to be flexible. This is part of what makes this group so great. If your roomie does not work out despite being good 'on paper' you simply let us know and we start working on suitable changes. We ask that you give us at least 24 hrs to work out a rooming change. Within 24hrs the problem may have worked itself out or we will have found someone willing to swap roomies to make it all work. Either way it will work out if everyone is willing to be flexible.

Q. Also for those of us who signed up ahead of time who might be able to get an upgrade...when does that all take place? When we get there?
A. We do not announce the upgrade winner until right before the trip or until we get there.

Q. What kind of night life does T&C offer?
A. T&C does offer some fun in the sun...and after sundown! We'll experience some of it our last night of the trip when we redock back in Provo. We'll have a photo contest and other great fun! Stay tuned for more activities in the works for entertainment!

Q. So how does the $75 Document Fee work?
A. Timely documents are critical to the success of our organization. Simply get your docs into us within 3 weeks of signing up for a trip and you'll save $75. If you need more time to complete your docs, we'll simply add the document fee to your final invoice. Wanna save some money get your docs in timely. Need more time? We'll just add the document fee to your invoice. NOTE: All documents are required no later than 45 days prior to the trip. Failure to submit them could result in the loss of your spot. If you are signing up within 45 days of the trip you have 3 days to get us your docs. PLEASE NOTE THAT FLIGHT DETAILS ARE NOT NEEDED UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR FARE.


Q. I want to bring School Supplies for the kids. What is best to bring?
A. The basics are always hard to come by...notebooks, paper pads, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, etc. Please bypass the ones that are more like toys. And please bring them in one of the million canvas totebags you get from conventions etc....that way they stay together AND a child will end up with a book bag...plus we don't add more plastic to the already challenged environment. You might also pick up some cheap 'readers' from the dollar stores...they will help kids who have a problem reading without glasses. And if you do not want to bring supplies but would rather donate money that is fine too. School supplies have a 50% import tax on them so they become very expensive in the country. That is why paper is good to bring as it is heavy to import and expensive once it is on island. But ANYTHING you bring will be gladly accepted and put to good use. NOTE: Do not pack a box to bring supplies in. Use a suitcase so it looks like it is your personal items. A box will usually be opened and then you will be taxed on the supplies you are bringing in...EVEN if they are for charity.

Q. What if any internet access will there be on this trip?
A. Sorry the only internet access is when the boat is in port.

Q. What is the size of the VIP shower?
A. 24 in by 24 in.

Q. Are there any videos I can watch showing diving Turks & Caicos from this vessel?
A. HERE
HERE
and HERE

PLUS, this really good trip report, including photos! http://www.awoosh.co...rks&Caicos.html

Q. What are the emergency contact numbers I can give my family back home?
A. 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.

[WreckWench]

BOOKING TEMPLATE

YOUR NAME - YOUR SCREEN NAME
Payments Summary To Date We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg (TELL US WHICH LEVEL)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites
Nitrox $150 Yes or No
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double or Single Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - List when Rec'd SD Survey - List when Rec'd SD Ins Summary - List when Rec'd EV Waiver - List when Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current Name of Provider & Policy #
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
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 Tell us your flight details here
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
Participating in the Costume Contest Tell us Yes or No
Other Let us know if you have special dietary needs, gear rental needs, sight seeing needs, or want a "Dive Mentor aka Rent-A-Buddy"
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

INVENTORY UPDATE

We have 20 spots for our Turks & Caicos Liveaboard VIP Stateroom (4 spots); Main Deck Stateroom (10 spots); Lower Deck Stateroom (6 spots) We can NOT exceed the number of rooms SO signing up EARLY ensures you get a spot!

Rooms booked so far.....
VIP Suite, 4 spots, 2 suites booked s/o = 0 available spots SOLD OUT
Main Stateroom, 10 spots - 9 booked = 1 available spots
Lower Stateroom, 6 spots - 6 booked = 0 available SOLD OUT

TRIP SUMMARY RECAPS

Who's Going
1. Kamala aka WreckWench d/o Lower NEED flight details
2. Sandy aka ScubaPunk d/o Lower
3. Sissy aka ScubaSis d/o Main
4. Mike aka Going Postal d/o Main
5&6. Ellen aka TCdamsel s/o VIP
7&8. Michele aka tia126 s/o VIP
9. Providencia aka Turquoise Waters d/o Main
10. Clint aka scubaclint d/o Main
11. Eric aka Easy d/o Lower
12. Charles aka DoctorB d/o Main
13. Robert aka penguin3694 d/o Lower
14&15: Pete aka Sir Pete s/o MAIN
16. Carol aka Galngotham d/o Main
17. Joe aka ThatJoeGuy d/o Lower (will do main if needed)
18. Shelly aka shellig d/o Main
19. Asa aka asainak d/o Lower
20. Rosa aka Divegirl412 s/o VIP

Those who are diving Nitrox ($150)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench - PAID
2. Sandy aka ScubaPunk - PAID
3. Sissy aka ScubaSis - PAID
4. Mike aka Going Postal - PAID
5. Ellen aka TCdamsel -
6. Michele aka tia126 - PAID
7. Clint aka scubaclint -
8. Eric aka Easy - PAID
9. Charles aka DoctorB - PAID
10. Robert aka penguin3694 - PAID
11. Providencia aka TurquoiseWater -
12. Pete aka Sir Pete - PAID
13. Joe aka ThatJoeGuy - PAID
14. Shelli aka Shellig - PAID
15. Asa aka asainak - PAID
16. Rosa aka Divegirl412 - PAID

Those wanting to use Cochran Computer to aid DAN PDE research efforts (Limited # of Participants)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Carol aka Galngotham
3. Providencia aka Turquoise Waters

Those wanting to participate in the "Dive Mentor" aka Rent-A-Buddy program (limited # of participants
1. Providencia aka TurquoiseWater
2.

Those wanting to do training on this trip - PLEASE TELL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED SO WE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Recreation Diving Instructor(s) TBD
1.
2.

Those wanting to participate in the FIRST ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST with free dive travel, gear and more as prizes!!!
1. Kamala aka WreckWench (participates, but does not compete)

I'm celebrating a Milestone on this trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc
1.
2.

I am arriving Early or Staying Late and want to share a room for 1 or more nights
1. Kamala aka WreckWench (maybe 1 day early)
2. Mike aka Going Postal (8/30, 8/31 & 9/8)
3. Ellen aka TCdamsel (8/31)
4. Sissy aka ScubaSis (8/30, 8/31 & 9/8)
5. Clint aka scubaclint (8/31, 9/8 & 9/9)
6. Eric aka Easy (9/8)
7. Robert aka penguin3694 (8/31)
8. Providencia aka TurquoiseWater (8/31, 9/8)
9. Asa aka asainak (8/31, 9/8)
10. Rosa aka Divegirl412 (9/8, 9/9, 9/10 & 9/11, making own arrangements)
11. Carol aka galngotham (8/31, 9/8)

I want to do Land-Based diving either before or after the Liveaboard (please tell us if before or after, and how many days)
1.
2.

OFFICIALLY COMPLETED THE BOOKING PROCESS:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date $1795 room - $50 early pay by 3/3/12 = $1745 + $150 Nitrox = $1895 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg Lower Stateroom d/o $1795 less $50 early pay discount
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights Possible extra night in T&C before the trip starts
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to EV
Dive Insurance Current: Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details TBA
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest: Yes (participates, but does not compete)
Other Mostly vegetarian
Available Discounts List if Applied:
1. $50 early pay discount on Lower Level if paid in full by 3/3/12
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee

2. Sandy aka ScubaPunk
Payments Summary To Date $1795 room - $50 early pay by 3/3/12 = $1745 + $150 Nitrox = $1895 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg Lower Stateroom d/o $1795 less $50 early pay discount
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights No
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to Boat
Dive Insurance Current: Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest: No
Other Mostly vegetarian
Available Discounts List if Applied:
1. $50 early pay discount on Lower Level if paid in full by 3/3/12
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee

3. Sissy aka ScubaSis
Payments Summary To Date $500+$1595+$76.12
7nite/6day Pkg Main Stateroom d/o $1995 less $50 early pay discount = $1945 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights two nights, 8/30 and 8/31
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current: DAN #1793014
Trip Insurance b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip Global Alert #22407
Flight Details 8/30 US1059 arr PLS 2:32, 9/9 US3324 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies YES
Participating in the Costume Contest Tell us Yes or No
Other
Available Discounts List if Applied:
2. $50 early pay on Main Level if paid by 3/3/12
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee

4. Mike aka Going Postal
Payments Summary To Date $500+$500+$500+$500+$145+$76.12
7nite/6day Pkg Main Stateroom d/o $1995 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights possibly 2 before trip, 8/30 and 8/31
Nitrox $150 YES PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 1788646
Trip Insurance b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip. CSA #12057G0036
Flight Details 8/30 USAir1059 arr PLS 2:32pm; 9/9 USAir3324 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest Tell us Yes or No
Other
Available Discounts List if Applied:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee

5 & 6 Ellen aka TCdamsel
Payments Summary To Date $1893+$202+$6.06cc+$1595.94+$47.88cc
7nite/6day Pkg: VIP S/O PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights Will probably fly in a day early
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy, but will do S/O if needed to fill boat
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current: DAN #2066155
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already. Dive Assure
Flight Details 8/31 AA1653 arr PLS 2:15pm; 9/8 AA1594 dpt PLS 3:15pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest Tell us Yes or No
Other Mostly vegetarian, lots of fruits & vegetables
Available Discounts List if Applied
2. $50 early pay on Main Level if paid by 3/3/12
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee

7 & 8 Michele aka tia126
Payments Summary To Date $2145 +$1542+$150
7nite/6day Pkg VIP Suite S/O $3687 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights No
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'dd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current: DAN 1686838
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details 9/1 AA1653 arr PLS 2:15pm; 9/8 AA1594 dpt PLS 3:15pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies No
Participating in the Costume Contest Tell us Yes or No
Other I don't eat cooked fish
Available Discounts List if Applied:
2. $50 early pay on Main Level if paid by 3/3/12
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

9. Providencia aka Turquoise Waters
Payments Summary To Date: $500+$152.24
7nite/6day Pkg: d/o Main Cabin $1995
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights: Yes, Arriving Aug 31, Friday and Leaving Sept.9
Nitrox $150: Yes
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current Name of Provider & Policy # Trip Protector Plus
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE-- A
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details :Dpt :Friday, Aug 31 New York JFK at 9:20 am, Arr 12:49, Turks & Caicos JetBlue, Flight #805
Dpt: Sun, Sept 9 Turks & Caicos at 1:32 pm Arr 5:05 pm, New York JetBlue, Flight #806
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
Participating in the Costume Contest Tell us Yes or No
Other Yes, I would like a mentor Rent-A-Buddy
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

10. Clint aka ScubaClint
Payments Summary To Date: $600 + $304.48
7nite/6day Pkg Main Level d/o $1995
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites: 8/31, 9/8-9/9 (1 before, 2 after)
Nitrox $150 Yes or No: Yes
D/O or S/O CHOOSE D/O
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current DAN # 2036901
Trip Insurance b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details 8/31 Arr PLS 2:30, 9/10 Dep PLS 3:30
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest No
Other:
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

11. Eric aka EASY
Payments Summary To Date: $1945 + $152.45
7nite/6day Pkg d/o Lower Stateroom $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights Possible extra night in T&C after trip
Nitrox $150 Yes -PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current DAN ID#1994863
Trip Insurance
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details 9/1 arr PLS 2:15pm; 9/9 dpt PLS 3:15pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies No
Participating in the Costume Contest No
Other
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

12. Charles aka DoctorB
Payments Summary To Date $2145
7nite/6day Pkg Main level d/o $1995 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights 0
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O D/O
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current DAN 2281687
Trip Insurance a (I usually don't buy, but it is hurricane season)
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 Arrive 9/1 AA1653 2:15 pm, depart 9/8 AA1594 3:15 pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yeah!
Participating in the Costume Contest Maybe
Other Celebrating a Birthday!
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

13. Robert aka penguin3694
Payments Summary To Date $1945 + $76.12
7nite/6day Pkg Lower Stateroom d/o $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights: I expect to arrive on the 31st and leave on the 8th
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current Dan #2362291
Trip Insurance b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details 8/31 AA1653 arr PLS 2:20pm; 9/8 AA1594 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest No
Other
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

14 & 15 Pete aka Sir Pete
Payments Summary To Date $500 + $3000
7nite/6day Pkg s/o Main Deck Stateroom $3357 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Not staying for any extra Days or Night.
Nitrox $150 Yes (PAID $143)
SingleOccupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance DAN1789896
Trip Insurance was Purchased through AmEx
Flight Details Arriving AA 1737 8:30 pm. Departing AA 464 8:35 am ...
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes if I'm allowed out to go shopping.
Participating in the Costume Contest.... I have some shark socks and a hat to wear?
Other requests....Peace and quiet would be nice.
Available Discounts: to be decided.???

16. Carol aka Galngotham
Payments Summary To Date: $226.12
7nite/6day Pkg d/o Main Deck Stateroom $1995
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites
Nitrox $150 Yes Paid
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current Name of Provider & Policy #
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
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 8/31 JetBlue805 arr PLS 12:49pm; 9/9 JetBlue656 dpt PLS 1:45pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Maybe
Participating in the Costume Contest Maybe
Other No shell fish, no pork. Need to rent BC & Regulator
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

17. Joe aka ThatJoeGuy
Payments Summary To Date $1945
7nite/6day Pkg D/O Lower Level $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights N/A
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current DAN
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details 9/1 AA1653 arr PLS 2:20pm; 9/8 AA1594 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest Maybe?
Other
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

18. Shelli aka Shellig
Payments Summary To Date $2145
7nite/6day Pkg D/O Main Stateroom $1995 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark (Refunding $210 you paid)
Extra Days/Nights None
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current Name of Provider & Policy #
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details 8/1 AA1737 arr PLS 8:30pm; 8/8 AA4664 dpt PLS 8:35am
Bringing School/Life Supplies No
Participating in the Costume Contest ??
Other
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

19. Asa aka asainak
Payments Summary To Date $1945 + $235.21
7nite/6day Pkg D/O Lower Stateroom $1795 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights Probably arrive 28th & need room and possible stay after
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current DAN
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details 8/31 AA1653 arr PLS 2:20pm; 9/9 AA1594 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Maybe
Participating in the Costume Contest ???
Other
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.

20. Rosa aka Divegirl412
Payments Summary To Date $2145 + $1692
7nite/6day Pkg S/o VIP Suite $3687 PAID IN FULL
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights 4 extra nights after the liveaboard
Nitrox $150 Yes PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current DAN #1552011
Trip Insurance a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details 9/1 US1059 arr PLS 2:32pm; 9/12 US3324 dpt PLS 3:30pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Participating in the Costume Contest Maybe
Other
Available Discounts:
I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.




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Edited by ScubaPunk, 30 August 2012 - 02:38 PM.

[WreckWench]

This trip is NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!!

Please note the procedure outlined in HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP as it has CHANGED! Please use the BOOKING TEMPLATE in post # to help you sign up for the trip! Not following it may result in you not booking your spot properly. This normally may not be an issue but in a trip where spots are limited vs. demand...improperly booking may result in not getting a spot.

Note: You are responsible for READING EVERYTHING IN THE FIRST THREE POSTS* If you do not and do not book your trip properly, SingleDivers.com will honor those bookings that were made according to the new process outlined in the first post. You will also note that we are using a new format for collecting information from you that we need to book your holiday. We are streamlining our manual processes so we can better automate them later this year.

And finally...since this trip is anticipated to fill out quickly, your spot will NOT be guaranteed until we receive you $500 deposit AND you FILL OUT THE BOOKING TEMPLATE. In order to be fair all payments will be received via our SECURE ONLINE payment gateway ONLY so they will be timestamped accordingly. The payments are NOT realtime so to compensate for the lag...ONLY PAYMENTS RECEIVED VIA OUR SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY WILL BE HONORED. As noted in the first post, if you have ANY problems please document them and contact kamala@singledivers.com asap to manually enter your payment in the gateway or resolve the problem for you.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THEM INCLUDING THE USE OF OUR SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY! (Instructions and link found in the first post.)

HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:

Be sure to read this section in the FIRST POST as it has changed.

And see you in Turks & Caicos!!!


*Remember all trip goers must be premier members and they can save $$$ if booking and paying in full by Mar 2, 2012 off ....... AND please return your documents within 3 weeks to save/avoid the $75 document fee of if booking within 45 days of the trip submit docs within 3 days to avoid extra fees.


LIST OF THOSE PREMIERS GETTING ADVANCE NOTICE OF WHEN THIS TRIP OPENS UP AND ADVANCE BOOKING INCLUDING PREMIER ONLY DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS...Membership Does Have REWARDS!!!

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Michele aka tia125
3. Russ aka doctock993
4. Jo aka JoCanuck
5. Carla aka rkymtwy
6. Kathy aka luv 2 div
7. Dave aka Dave L
8. Bruce aka ScubaShafer
9. Mike ak a Going Postal
10. Sissy aka ScubaSis
11.

[ScubaSis]

Sissy aka ScubaSis
Payments Summary To Date: We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg (TELL US WHICH LEVEL): Main State Room $1995 less $50 booking fee =$1945
Extra Days/Nights: # of extra nites
Nitrox $150: YES $ List when paid
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - List when Rec'd SD Survey - List when Rec'd SD Ins Summary List when Rec'd EV Waiver - List when Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current: DAN #1793014
Trip Insurance: b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: TBA
Bringing School/Life Supplies: Tell us yes or no if you can help!
Other: Let us know if you have special dietary needs. I don't eat fish
Available Discounts List if Applied:
2. $50 early pay on Main Level if paid by March 3, 2012
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip so no $75 document fee.

Edited by ScubaSis, 26 February 2012 - 06:39 AM.

[Going Postal]

Mike aka Going Posta
Payments Summary To Date:
7nite/6day Pkg (TELL US WHICH LEVEL): Main State Room $1995 less $50 booking fee =$1945
Extra Days/Nights: possibly 2 before trip
Nitrox $150:Yes
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - List when Rec'd SD Survey - List when Rec'd SD Ins Summary List when Rec'd EV Waiver - List when Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
Dive Insurance Current:DAN 1788646
Trip Insurance b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.

Flight Details:TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies:YES
Other:
Available Discounts List if Applied:
2. $50 early pay on Main Level if paid by March 3, 2012
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip so no $75 document fee.

[ScubaSis]

Yea Mike!

[WreckWench]

YEA!!! It will be great to have you BOTH on the trip! I think I like the people better than the diving!

[ScubaPunk]

I'm In:

Sandy aka ScubaPunk
Payments Summary To Date: $1795 room - $50 early pay by Mar 3, 2012 = $1745 + nitrox $150 $1895 PD
7nite/5day AI Pkg (MUST TELL WHICH LEVEL OF ROOM): Lower Stateroom $1795 less $50 early booking = $1745
Fees: ($210 Payable on Boat): Pay on Boat
Extra Days/Nights: Possible extra night in T&C before the trip starts (See ability to dive T&C afterwards for 3-7 days)
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $$150 PD
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 = Ins Summary Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE:
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: TBA
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): None
Bringing School/Life Supplies: YES
Other: Mostly vegetarian
Available Discounts List if Applied:
1. $50 early pay on Lower Level if paid by March 3, 2012
2. $50 early pay on Main Level if paid by March 3, 2012
3. $100 early pay on VIP d/o or $200 on VIP s/o if paid by March 3, 2012
4. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip so no $75 document fee.

[ScubaPunk]

Document Update:

1. Mikey aka Going Postal: We received all your docs!!

Awesome!! It will be great to see you again.

Don't forget those pesky EV forms.

Edited by ScubaPunk, 26 February 2012 - 01:22 PM.

[tia126]

Trying very hard (twice) to pay in full for this trip, but I keep getting an error message that I've exceeded my monthly limit. Is this a SD problem, or should I contact my bank?

Michele

[Going Postal]

It's going to be a great time Sandy!

Document Update:

1. Mikey aka Going Postal: We received all your docs!!

Awesome!! It will be great to see you again.

Don't forget those pesky EV forms.

[WreckWench]

Hey Punky...I'm sure EV would love to hear you refer to their forms as 'pesky'...but they will appreciate gtting them in record time...aka 21 days!

[Going Postal]

Pesky EV form has been faxed to SD. Do I need to fax it to EV also? Sandy, do I get some knee for getting my forms in early?

[WreckWench]

Pesky EV form has been faxed to SD. Do I need to fax it to EV also? Sandy, do I get some knee for getting my forms in early?

YES pls fax to EV. If they later claim they do not have them we can send them on your behalf if we get them of course. This has saved many a member from having to fax multiple times!

And do I really want to know what *knee* means???


One thing is for sure...you won't get charged that pesky document fee!