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Turks & Caicos...Jewel of the Caribbean!! Aug 31-Sep 7, 2013... Another exciting and very fun liveboard experience awaits you! We have booked the Explorer Ventures Liveaboard for our 5th and FINAL all inclusive adventure...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 11, 2013 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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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): $2295 $2195 pp d/o, or $3687 s/o.

Main Stateroom (has 2 beds): $2095 $1995 pp d/o, or $3357 s/o.

Lower Stateroom (has 2 beds): $1895 $1795 pp d/o , or $3027 s/o.

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 [/size]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 8/31 (or earlier), boat departs wee hours of 9/1.
• 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 11th!
• Price discounts if paid in full by Mar 11th: $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 if filed 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.
• FREE Scuba CD by Pup Morse if paid in full OR deposited by March 11th, 2013
• 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 11, 2013: 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 10, 2013: $500
d. May 10, 2013: $500
e. June 10, 2013: $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:
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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 ON SATURDAY. The boat will depart late Saturday nigth or in the wee 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

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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 & TRAVEL DATES:
Travel dates are anytime on Aug 31 and anytime on Sept 7th. You may want to arrive on the 30th to ensure you make the boat. 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
[color="#4169e1"]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!!

[WreckWench]

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

1. 3-3-13 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above & Pay in Full Early booking until Mar 11, 2013.

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 31st?
A. ANYTIME as we will be departing very early on Sunday the 1st. So don't sweat what time you join us... JUST PLAN TO JOIN US!!!
p.s. Note that you can leave anytime on the 7th 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 TRIPS SINCE 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]

SPOTS AVAILABLE 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, 2 cabins with (1) King/Queen bed or 4 spots, 2 suites booked d/o = 0 available spots
Main Stateroom, 10 spots - 10 booked = 0 available spots
Lower Stateroom, 6 spots - 6 booked = 0 spots


WAITING LIST:
1. ScottB (friend of ConchCher) wants a main cabin spot due to his frame/size
2. Emily aka Flamingfish
3.


TRIP SUMMARY RECAPS

Who's Going
1. Kamala aka WreckWench d/o Main
2. Doris aka Ariesno1 d/o Lower
3. Andrew aka Diver666 d/o Lower
4. Lorri aka Bubblesaplenty d/o Main
5. Judy aka Skeeter d/o Main
6. Susan aka Resqdew d/o Main
7. Tim aka Buzo Guero d/o Lower
8. Clint aka ScubaClint d/o Main
9. Charles aka DoctorB d/o Main
10. Joni aka Critterwatcher d/o Lower Need booking template, docs, flight details
10. Gwyn aka gmk d/o Main
11. Larry aka Orcaman d/o VIP
12. Amy aka AnemoneAmy d/o Main
13. Peter aka Squidly d/o Main
14. Liz aka Lady Liz d/o VIP
15. Bogumil aka Bogie d/o Lower
16. Toby aka TobyLogic d/o VIP Need docs
17. Elise aka LilMermaid d/o VIP Need docs
18. Bill aka OTWDiver d/o Main Need docs
19. Jeff aka SeahorseWrangler d/o Lower
20. Cher aka ConchCher d/o lower

Those who are diving Nitrox ($150)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench - PAID
2. Doris aka Ariesno1 - PAID
3. Andrew aka Diver666 - PAID
4. Lorri aka Bubblesaplenty - PAID
5. Susan aka Resqdew - PAID
6. Tim aka Buzo Guero - PAID
7. Clint aka ScubaClint
8. Judy aka Skeeter - PAID
9. Charles aka DoctorB - PAID
10. Gwyn aka gmk - PAID
11. Larry aka Orcaman - PAID
12. Amy aka AnemoneAmy - PAID
13. Peter aka Squidly - PAID
14. Liz aka Lady Liz - PAID
15. Bogumil aka Bogie - PAID
16. Toby aka TobyLogic -
17. Elise aka LilMermaid -
18. Bill aka OTWDiver -
19. Jeff aka SeahorseWrangler - PAID

Those who would like a AL 100cf tank - ONLY 4 AVAILABLE (preference goes to those who need them the most):
1. Toby aka TobyLogic
2. Andrew aka Diver666
3. Jeff aka Seahorse Wrangler
4. Clint aka scubaclint - if no one else needs it.

Those who would like a AL 63cf tank - ONLY 3 AVAILABLE
1. Liz aka LadyLiz
2.
3.


Those wanting to use Cochran Computer to aid DAN PDE research efforts (Limited # of Participants)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Tim aka Buzo Guero

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

I'm celebrating a Milestone on this trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc)
1. Charles aka DoctorB - Birthday 9/3
2.


I am arriving Early or Staying Late and want to share a room for 1 or more nights and want SD to help me book it
1. Doris aka Ariesno1 (8/30, 1 day early) - ROOM BOOKED Pd
2. Lorri aka Bubblesaplenty (8/30, 1 day early)- ROOM BOOKED Pd
3. Judy aka Skeeter (8/30, 1 day early)- ROOM BOOKED Pd
4. Liz aka LadyLiz (8/30, 1 day early)- ROOM BOOKED Pd
5. Jeff aka SeahorseWrangler (8/30, 1 day early) ROOM BOOKED Pd
6. Cheri aka ConchCher (8/29, 2 days early) ROOM BOOKED Pd
7. Susan aka Resqdew (8/30, 1 day early) ROOM BOOKED Pd

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.




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 (let us know if you want help getting room and/or a roommate for your extra days)
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!
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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
a. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $100 off the price of VIP cabin d/o (must be booked with the 2nd person sharing the cabin with you to qualify)
b. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $200 off the price of VIP s/o
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
e. I am Active Duty Military in a country that fights for FREEDOM with the USA so I qualify for an add'l $25 off
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

OFFICIALLY COMPLETED THE BOOKING PROCESS:


1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date PAID IN FULL BY 3-11-13 $1795 + $150 Nitrox
7nite/6day Pkg: Main (LOWER $1795 )
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) I will pay these directly to the boat before disembarking
Extra Days/Nights Possibly 1 extra night and yes I'm open to a roommate
Nitrox $150 Yes
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 DiveAssure #195956
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE - B
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 TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes I can help the kids!
Other
1. Will do s/o if needed
2. Mostly Vegetarian
3. Taking pictures
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

2. Doris aka ariesno1
Payments Summary To Date: $1745 + 150 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg (Lower Stateroom)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights 1 night, 30 August
Nitrox $150 Yes
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
Trip Insurance
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details
08/30/13
AA 1321 IAD – MIA, 11:50 am – 2:30 pm
AA 1737 MIA – PLS, 6:20 pm – 8:00 pm
09/07/13
AA 1594 PLS – MIA, 3:20 pm
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
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"
Mostly vegetarian diet
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

3. Andrew aka Diver666
Payments Summary To Date $500 + 1395 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg (LOWER $1795)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) I will pay these directly to the boat before disembarking
Extra Days/Nights None
Nitrox $150 Yes
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 Preferred #2385755
Trip Insurance B
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:
August 31
Delta 1625 BWI->ATL (6:30AM to 8:20AM)
Delta 509 ATL->PLS (9:45AM to 12:46PM)
September 7
Delta 510 PLS->ATL (1:46 PM to 5:02PM)
Bringing School/Life Supplies Let me know what to bring
Other I prefer larger capacity and/or steel tanks if they are available
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

4. Lorri aka Bubblesaplenty
Payments Summary To Date: $2095 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg (T & C liveaboard)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites - Aug 30 in T&C for Lorri and Judy
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double
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, need to renew including travel insurance
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip. YES
c.I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details JET BLUE FLT 855 FROM NY ARRIVE 1;57 AUG 30TH DEPART SEPT 7 FLT 856 AT 3;00PM
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!


5. Susan aka Resqdew
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + 1645 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg- d/o Main stateroom
Fees ($210 fuel & port fee) pay to boat
Nitrox $150 - absolutely
D/O or S/O-- CHOOSE Double main stateroom
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd & Faxed to the boat
(docs were emailed 3/6/13 & includes the EV app. The EV form was also faxed to boat 3/6/13)
Dive Insurance: Always Current! Name of Provider & Policy #DAN preferred #431447
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already DAN Travel #34240
Flight Details Tell us your flight details here
Arrive in PLS on 31 Aug 2013 on American flight 2117 at 2:55pm
Depart PLS on 7 Sept 2013 on American flight 2116 at 7:15pm
Bringing School/Life supplies - will post later if space in luggage
Other - Not that I know now
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 refund

6. Tim aka Buzo Guero
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + 1395 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg: (D/O LOWER STATEROOM)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights - TBD
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd
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 #2063114 Expires 11/30/13
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies No.
Other None
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

7. Judy aka Skeeter
Payments Summary To Date: $650 + 1445 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg TURKS N CAICOS
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) ON BOAT PAYMENT
Extra Days/Nights AUG 30TH IN TAND C FOR LORRI AND ME
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double MAIN STATE ROOM
Documents SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current DAN POLICY 2237482
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already. YES
Flight Details JET BLUE FLT 855 FROM NY ARRIVE 1;57 AUG 30TH DEPART SEPT 7 FLT 856 AT 3;00PM LORRI aka bubblesaplenty IS THE SAME
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help! NO
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin YES
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!


8. Charles aka DoctorB
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + $500 + $1145
7nite/6day Pkg (Main)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights N/A
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd
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 # 2281687
Trip Insurance
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details - Rec'd
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes!
Other N/A
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

9. Gwyn aka gmk
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + $500 + $995
7nite/6day Pkg (Main)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) I will pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites: No
Nitrox $150 Is MAYBE an option - decided yes 7/12 pd
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 #: DAN 1882550
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details Tell us your flight details here: working on them.
Bringing School/Life Supplies: I don't know anything about it, but sure
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"
No Rent-a-Buddy, No additional certifications. No gear rental. Vegatarian.

10. Larry aka ORCAMAN
Payments Summary To Date: $2664.90
7nite/6day Pkg (2): $2095 - $100 punk points: $1995
D/O or S/O CHOOSE: Double Main Level
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights No)
Nitrox: $150 Yes Pd
Airfare: $519.90 Pd
SD Docs: All Docs Received
EV Waiver - Received
Dive Insurance Current DivAssure
Trip Insurance A
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already. A
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!
OtherNone
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.

11. Amy aka AnemoneAmy
Payments Summary To Date $500 + $1495
7nite/6day Pkg MAIN level
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights None
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd
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 DAN, will look up #
Trip Insurance
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details TBD American
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.

12. Peter aka Squidly
Payments Summary To Date: $1995 + $150 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg (Main Stateroom)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Nitrox $150 Yes
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 #1914379 Trip Insurance c.I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.

13. Clint aka ScubaClint
Payments Summary To Date $1995 + $150 PAID IN FULL
7nite/6day Pkg (Main)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights None
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd
D/O or S/O Double 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 DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE - B
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes
Other
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

14. Liz aka Lady Liz
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + $1845
7nite/6day Pkg (TELL US WHICH LEVEL) VIP
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites (let us know if you want help getting room and/or a roommate for your extra days) one day
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd!
D/O or CHOOSE Double
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 # DAN # 1376384
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already. yes
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 30/ 8 AA 1653 arr Provo 2:20PM 7/9 AA 1594 depr 3:20 PM
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
a. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $100 off the price of VIP cabin d/o (must be booked with the 2nd person sharing the cabin with you to qualify)
b. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $200 off the price of VIP s/o
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee. YES
e. I am Active Duty Military in a country that fights for FREEDOM with the USA so I qualify for an add'l $25 off
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean


15. Bogumil aka Bogie
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + $1445
7nite/6day Pkg Lower d/o
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights TBD
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd
D/O or S/O D/O
Documents: All SD Docs Rec'd
EV App: Received
Dive Insurance Current DAN Preferred 2057303 2/2014
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 TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.


16. Toby aka TobyLogic
Payments Summary To Date - $900
7nite/6day Pkg - VIP
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees)
Extra Days/Nights We may arrive early.
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O Double
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 & Dive Assure
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details Probably arrive early so will advise
Bringing School/Life Supplies Probably yes
Other Want RAB
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.

17. Elise aka LilMermaid
Payments Summary To Date - Deposit and progress payments sent via payment portal
7nite/6day Pkg - VIP
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees)
Extra Days/Nights We may arrive early.
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O Double
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 & Dive Assure
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details Probably arrive early so will advise
Bringing School/Life Supplies Probably yes
Other
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.


18. Bill aka OTWDiver
Payments Summary To Date - $ sent via payment portal
7nite/6day Pkg - whatever room the wench is in
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees)
Extra Days/Nights Not certain
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O Double
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 & Dive Assure
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details- TBA
Bringing School/Life Supplies Probably yes
Other Want
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.

19. Jeff - SeahorseWrangler
Payments Summary To Date: $1000 + $945
7nite/6day Pkg Lower
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites (let us know if you want help getting room and/or a roommate for your extra days)
Nitrox $150 Yes Pd
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double Occupancy
Documents SD Waiver - SD Survey Rec'd - SD Ins Summary Rec'd, SD Waiver Rec'd EV Waiver - Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current Name of Provider & Policy # DAN 1673881
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
Flight Details Tell us your flight details here Arrive AA 2117 2:55pm 8/31 Depart AA464 8:40am 9/7
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us 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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):


20. Cheri aka ConchCher
Payments Summary To Date: $1795
7nite/6day Pkg Lower
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites Arrival 8/29. Kamala made res.
Nitrox $150 Yes or No No
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double or Single Occupancy 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 # DAN 397683
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details Tell us your flight details here. Submitted in survey
Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.

[WreckWench]

This trip is NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!!

Welcome to the 5th & Final T&C BLAST Trip Details and Booking/Sign Up thread/topic. Below you'll find the 5 easy steps for signing up for one of our trips and the booking template we use to capture your booking requirements correctly. Let us know if you need any help signing up via trips@singledivers.com or charlies@singledivers.com or kamala@singledivers.com. Otherwise come and join us diving in Amazing Dominica...Hope to see you there!!!


How to Sign Up for A SingleDivers.com Trip in 5 Easy Steps:

Step 1. Register as a Premier Member:
A. Are you new and have not registered on the site yet? Then think of a fun screen name click HERE for ideas and then register HERE. Follow the prompts and choose the 'premier member' option or above in this process and you'll be done.

B. Currently a basic member? Then simply upgrade to premier by clicking on the MEMBERSHIP TAB along the top of the forums HERE and following the prompts for payment.

Step 2: Pay for the trip
We offer a secure payment portal to pay via check or credit card. Our system accepts MC or Visa and all checking accounts and some credit unions. Since all our pricing is offered at a cash discount, the system will add a 3% non-cash convenience fee for credit payments. We accept check payments via the "echeck" option in the payment portal/gateway at no additional charge so please do not "mail" us a check as it can take days and weeks to receive it in rural SC where SingleDivers.com is now corporately based. HERE is the link to our payment portal which is also found on our home page, in my signature line under my posts, across the top of the forums as the blue PAY HERE link and at the top of the trip details.

HOW TO USE THE PAYMENT SYSTEM:

• After clicking the payment link you will need to enter your SingleDivers.com Screen/Display name so we can link you to the trip and your membership name.
• Choose the trip you are paying for from the dropdown menu and the amount you are paying for. ONLY enter what you are paying for in each payment.
• If you wish to provide extra payment details or summarize what you've already paid to date please do so in the details/extra information box and not in the payment template itself or it will think you are trying to pay all of the amounts listed again and total them up. (If this happens simply hit the back button and start over again. You will receive an order summary email every time you attempt a payment so do not worry. The ONLY time you've made a payment is when you receive a 2nd generic email saying "Thank you for your payment". If you get more than one of these please let us know and we'll be happy to refund your duplicate payment. Chances are we have already discovered it and let you know that we've refunded it accordingly.)

Step 3: Post in the trip thread/topic that you are joining us using our 'booking template':
Want to express intent in joining one of our trips? Ideally this is done in the trip details topic which is called a "thread" in the forums we use. In other words THIS TOPIC YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING. Let our volunteers help you learn the posting process as its critical to all of our 'back and forth' communications. (It can also be done via email and we'll "post" your intent for you in the trip topic/thread if you absolutely can't post it yourself.)

You'll find the BOOKING TEMPLATE below and an example of how to complete it. We hope in the near future that this step will be automated but until then please 'copy and paste' this into the the trip thread/this topic by clicking on the blue ADD REPLY button at the top of the forums (make sure the dialog box is empty before you start typing so your reply is not lost in other content. NOTE YOUR TRIP REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP.

Step 4: Trip Documents...Where to find them and what to fill out and why:
The trip documents are needed for rooming, diving, understanding your preferences, as well as helping us help you in the case of an emergency etc. They are required to be returned within 21 days of signing up for a trip or if you need more time we'll add a $75 document fee to your invoice. They must be returned within 3 days if you are signing up within 45 days of departure. The trip docs are located HERE You will need to complete the first 3 documents...the Rooming/Diving Survey, The Medical/Liability Release and the Insurance Summary form. (There is also a check list you can download that will help you as well.) NOTE: All docs need to be returned to either trips@singledivers.com or via fax to 888-480-0906.

Step 5: ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS...
Its a two way street...here's how we tell each other what we need:
We use several tools to keep EVERYONE on a trip updated. They are vitally important for you to monitor and stay apprised of. They are as follows:

A. The "Welcome to the Trip" PM (private message) which is sent to as soon as you sign up for the trip. You can not receive these unless you are a Premier member or above. As soon as you either pay or show interest in the trip thread/topic we'll send you this PM. It has helpful info about signing up for the trip and will be used THROUGHOUT the pre-trip process to keep you updated on critical things regarding your trip with us.

B. The 2nd & 3rd 'posts' in this trip thread (the first has the trip details in it) will contain summarized updates so you don't have to follow every post in the original trip thread. PLEASE monitor these for IMPORTANT UPDATES that affect your trip.

C. The Special Discussion Forums. They are private forums that open up approx 30-60 days before a trip and they are FILLED WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION you need for your trip like how the transfer work, money/tipping issues, who's doing what extra tours or diving, etc. We also use these forums to discuss PRIVATE matters such as exchanging celfone numbers so you can meet up at the airport together etc. ONLY members on the trip have access to these private trip discussion forums. Since they are password protected you will receive the special password for the private forum via the TRIP PM.

And that's it. If you need help feel free to email trips@singledivers.com or charlies@singledivers.com or kamala@singledivers.com and one of us will help you!


PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING BOOKING TEMPLATE AND CUT AND PASTE IT INTO A NEW POST WITH YOUR REPLIES.


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 (let us know if you want help getting room and/or a roommate for your extra days)
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!
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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
a. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $100 off the price of VIP cabin d/o (must be booked with the 2nd person sharing the cabin with you to qualify)
b. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $200 off the price of VIP s/o
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
e. I am Active Duty Military in a country that fights for FREEDOM with the USA so I qualify for an add'l $25 off
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!


SAMPLE OF HOW TO COMPLETE THE BOOKING TEMPLATE:


Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date PAID IN FULL BY 3-11-13
7nite/6day Pkg: VIP, Main, Lower (LOWER $1795 )
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) I will pay these directly to the boat before disembarking
Extra Days/Nights Possibly 1 extra night and yes I'm open to a roommate
Nitrox $150 Yes
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 DiveAssure #195956
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE - B
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 TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies Yes I can help the kids!
Other
1. Will do s/o if needed
2. Mostly Vegetarian
3. Taking pictures
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):

c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!



A few extra notes:
And finally...since this trip is anticipated to fill out quickly, your spot will NOT be guaranteed until we receive you $500 deposit AND which week/room type you are choosing VIA YOUR BOOKING TEMPLATE PKG and whether you have or will get TRIP insurance. 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 real time so to compensate for the lag...ONLY PAYMENTS EITHER CHECK OR CREDIT CARD RECEIVED VIA THE 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. And as always please note our terms and conditions and other things you need to know about SingleDivers.com trips HERE.

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

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Clint aka ScubaClint
3. Tim aka Buzo Guero
4. Sissy aka ScubaSis
5. Charles aka DoctorB
6. Susan aka Resqdew
7. Michele aka tia126
8. Sandra aka Scubasandra + 1
9. Amy aka AnemoneAmy
10. Sandy aka ScubaPunk
11. Debra aka dmocean
12. Tom aka subdriver
13. Doris aka Ariesno1
14. Eric aka Easy
15. Chris aka bpro
16. Susan aka susiq
17. Heather aka seaseer
18. Andrew aka andrewb
19. Marla aka DivingNole
20. Lorri aka Bubblesapenty and possible +1

[Ariesno1]

Just paid for lower stateroom $1745 (incl $50 early booking) + $52.35 (3% credit card fee)

[bubblesaplenty]

I will put a check in the mail asap for main level room $1995 less $50.00 discount. Double occupancy with my buddy who is currently TRYING to sign up as a premier member and work through this booking process. I may need help with that too, its been a while! My buddies screen name will be skeeter if that goes through. Bubblesaplenty

[dive_sail_etc]

I will put a check in the mail asap for main level room $1995 less $50.00 discount. Double occupancy with my buddy who is currently TRYING to sign up as a premier member and work through this booking process. I may need help with that too, its been a while! My buddies screen name will be skeeter if that goes through. Bubblesaplenty

Hi Lorrie, I am in touch with new member Judy aka skeeter and have emailed directions on upgrading to Premier Member; she replied late Friday that she would try again Monday morning and to contact me via the Charlies inbox for further help if needed. :-) No worries, we're here to help with such details and get you set up for this great trip! (I am a 2010 veteran of the T&C liveaboard trip and yes it is and then some!)

[Ariesno1]

Doris – ariesno1
Payments Summary To Date We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg (Lower Stateroom)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights 1 night, 30 August - I booked a room @ Turtle Cove Inn and would like to get a roommate. (room is $99 + tax)
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O Double 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 DAN
Trip Insurance
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.

Flight Details
08/30/13
AA 1321 IAD – MIA, 11:50 am – 2:30 pm
AA 1737 MIA – PLS, 6:20 pm – 8:00 pm
09/07/13
AA 1594 PLS – MIA, 3:20 pm

Bringing School/Life Supplies Tell us Yes or No, if you can help!
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"
Mostly vegetarian diet
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

[Diver666]

Payments Summary To Date We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg (LOWER $1795)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) I will pay these directly to the boat before disembarking
Extra Days/Nights None
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O Double 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 DAN Preferred #2385755
Trip Insurance B
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:
August 31
Delta 1625 BWI->ATL (6:30AM to 8:20AM)
Delta 509 ATL->PLS (9:45AM to 12:46PM)
September 7
Delta 510 PLS->ATL (1:46 PM to 5:02PM)
Bringing School/Life Supplies Let me know what to bring
Other I prefer larger capacity and/or steel tanks if they are available
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

Edited by Diver666, 05 March 2013 - 10:30 AM.

[bubblesaplenty]

Payments Summary To Date We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg - Main Cabin
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights # of extra nites (let us know if you want help getting room and/or a roommate for your extra days)
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double
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, need to renew including travel insurance
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip. YES
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!
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"
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
a.
b.
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
e. I
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

[WreckWench]

I will put a check in the mail asap for main level room $1995 less $50.00 discount. Double occupancy with my buddy who is currently TRYING to sign up as a premier member and work through this booking process. I may need help with that too, its been a while! My buddies screen name will be skeeter if that goes through. Bubblesaplenty

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL A CHECK. Our payment system is secure and will ensure your spot. Your spot is NOT secured until we receive your money and you post your booking template and I'm on a 10 day trip to Lembeh starting today so will not be in SC until March 15th. And that assumes I even get the check. Many checks get lost enroute and then you have to pay for a stop payment on them so a hassle and expensive. Our accountant provides payment details from our online payment portal daily so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use it. If you follow the directions for signing up in post #4 (lots of blue and purple) you'll find the link to the payment portal. Its also in my signature and on the homepage and along the top of the forums entitled PAY HERE.

If you need help using the portal please let us know and we'll help you.

[Resqdew]

1. 2-25-12 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above & Pay in Full Early booking until Mar 3, 2012.
Sort of difficult to book this trip by 3/3/12... since it's now 2013... :-)

Susan - - Resqdew
Payments Summary To Date We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg- d/o Main stateroom
Fees ($210 fuel & port fee) pay to boat

Nitrox $150 - absolutely
D/O or S/O-- CHOOSE Double main stateroom
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
(docs were emailed 3/6/13 & includes the EV app. The EV form was also faxed to boat 3/6/13)
Dive Insurance: Always Current! Name of Provider & Policy #DAN preferred #431447
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already DAN Travel #34240

Flight Details Tell us your flight details here
Arrive in PLS on 31 Aug 2013 on American flight 2117 at 2:55pm
Depart PLS on 7 Sept 2013 on American flight 2116 at 7:15pm

Bringing School/Life supplies - will post later if space in luggage
Other - Not that I know now

DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off either main or lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 refund

Just returned from the Male, Maldives trip last night so I'll post other details & payment by 3/6/13 when I wake up......

Edited by Resqdew, 06 March 2013 - 09:10 AM.

[Buzo Guero]

Tim aka Buzo Guero
Payments Summary To Date We will post your payments as we receive them
7nite/6day Pkg (D/O LOWER STATEROOM)
Fees ($210 fuel & port fees) Pay these directly to the boat before you disembark
Extra Days/Nights - TBD
Nitrox $150 Yes
D/O or S/O CHOOSE Double 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 DAN #2063114 Expires 11/30/13
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details TBD
Bringing School/Life Supplies No.
Other None
DISCOUNTS (Delete those that do not apply):
c. I paid in full by 3-11-13 and get add'l $50 off lower cabin
d. I submitted my documents within 3 weeks of signing up for the trip, so no $75 document fee.
f. I am a premier member of SD.com and I can send in my SD.com member rebate within 30 days after the trip for an additional $25 off.
g. I paid in full OR deposited by 3-11-13 so qualify for a FREE Pup's TropRock/Scubaribbean CD!!

[scubaclint]

Wow we have had 7 spots taken in just over 24 hours. 2 of the 3 Lower Staterooms have been filled, so If that's what you were interested in you better think about booking!

Welcome everyone! />

[scubaclint]

1. 2-25-12 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above & Pay in Full Early booking until Mar 3, 2012.
Sort of difficult to book this trip by 3/3/12... since it's now 2013... :-)

Thanks Susan for keeping me on my toes! />/>

Changed it to reflect Mar 11, 2013