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[WreckWench]

Hey Gang...

Its been a rumor that we *MAY* go back to the Maldives and I knew we would... I just didn't know when. Well now I do... we will be heading back March 16-23, 2014!!!

I booked a trip for a group and now they are not sure they can do the trip...so since the dates are mine AND we have nothing for March AND there is a great deal on it... WE ARE GOING BACK!!!!

This trip will be opened very shortly for booking but I wanted to confirm the dates for everyone AND get some pricing out there!

NOTE: THE TRIP WILL RUN NO MATTER WHAT...so come and join ME in the MAGICAL MALDIVES!!!

DATE: March 16-23, 2014

WHERE: Maldives Atolls... on Explorer Ventures' NEW LUXURIOUS LIVEABOARD Carpe Vita!!

DISCOUNTS: We will have Discounts & Special pricing ranging from $50 to $200 per person less than normal pricing!

PRICING BEFORE DISCOUNTS:

Upper Deck Suites 1 &2 feature individually controlled air-conditioning systems, king bed or two twin beds, sitting area, large wardrobe, large windows, flat panel TV and private ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and shower/tub. Price is per person.

$2,905 - SOLD OUT!!!

Main Deck Staterooms 3 & 4 each have a king bed or two twin beds, desk and chair, dresser, hanging closet, large windows, individually controlled air-conditioning and private ensuite bathroom and shower. Price is per person.

$2,705

Lower Deck Staterooms 5-10 each have individually controlled air-conditioning, one queen bed and one twin bed, desk and chair, dresser, hanging closet, private ensuite bathroom and shower and a porthole view. Price is per person.

$2,505


Packages Include:

7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
3 meals daily, plus between-dive snacks
Up to 4 dives daily
Towels, linens, etc.
Use of tanks, weights and belts
All air fills
Airport transfers (for same day arrival and departure)
Good & services tax (local GST taxes)
Non-alcoholic beverages and 2 glasses of beer or wine with dinner

Packages Do Not Include:

Rental gear, instruction, nitrox and retail charges
Crew gratuities
Trip cancellation & Dive insurance
Bed taxes (currently $8 pp/per day)
Alcohol other than that listed above
Specialty espresso and other specialty beverages
Dive accident insurance (required)
Fuel surcharge on applicable itineraries
Domestic flights on applicable itineraries - NONE WE WILL FLY IN AND OUT OF MALE!!!


Water temperatures: A constant 80°-85°F (26°- 29°C)

Visibility: Between 50 and 100+ feet


THOSE INTERESTED IN BEING NOTIFIED OF WHEN THIS TRIP IS OPENED FOR BOOKING:

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
2. Derek aka Muskegocline
3. Kim aka KimBuddha
4. Jennifer aka TabeaK
5. Kent aka RatherBeDivin
6. Tim aka Buzo Guero
7. Jose aka JesterDiver
8. Judy aka Skeeter (maybe with Lorri aka bubblesaplenty)

[Buzo Guero]

No can do with Truk & Galapagos...

[WreckWench]

Totally understand... it was not in the schedule for us....but we'll get her filled!

[Muskegocline]

The 23rd is my birthday, I will already be in this corner of the world a week before, and I already have the days booked off. Long story short, maybe... It would be a heck of a birthday present to myself. Let me know when this opens

[scubaclint]

The 23rd is my birthday, I will already be in this corner of the world a week before, and I already have the days booked off. Long story short, maybe... It would be a heck of a birthday present to myself. Let me know when this opens />

Got ya listed, Derek!

[WreckWench]

I'll get this opened asap! I hope you can join us again! You KNOW how cool it was!

[Kimbuddha]

Believe it or not this is my bucket list dream trip. If there is a space available after Jan 1st. I can do it. It has to due with calendar year withdrawals and penaltiesSo I'm going to watch and wait for now since I'm doing Saba & Palau. We can dish on the liveaboard trip. The boat looks fabulous and it's NEW according to my sources. I've been receiving emails from another group on this same trip.

[WreckWench]

I'm sure we'll have room on it after the new year... so we'll add you to the Notify List!

[TabeaK]

Put me on the list, pls! /> Maybe, just, maybe, I could swing this...

[WreckWench]

Put me on the list, pls! />/> Maybe, just, maybe, I could swing this...

We'll get you on the list.... &

[WreckWench]

SNEAK PEEK AT PRICING TO BE POSTED TODAY!!! NOT OPEN FOR BOOKING YET...BUT IT WILL BE!!! SAVE UP TO $425 if all cash discounts/rebates are taken!!!




MARCH MADNESS IN THE MALDIVES on EV's Luxurious Carpe Vita liveaboard...MAR. 16 to MAR 23, 2014. (Fly in & out MLE)

PRICING:

• This trip has 3 levels of cabins: Lower Level: $2,505 p/p d/o Main Level: $2,705 p/p d/o and VIP Suite $2,905 p/p d/o (room has 1 king bed)
• Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash form of payment.

SAVE UP TO $425 if all cash discounts applied + Chances to WIN A FREE DIVER'S GPS + 20% OFF ANY PURCHASE AT Diver's Supply Marietta, GA Store ...SEE FULL DISCOUNT DETAILS FOR EARLY BOOKING & MEMBERS BELOW!!

DISCOUNTS:

• EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT #1: Sign up and pay for this trip in full by Nov 24 and receive an early bird booking discount of $100 at time of booking AND get 2 chances to win a FREE DIVER's GPS worth $300 or an instant $75 discount on the purchase of your own GPS
• EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT #2: Deposit by Dec 31st and get $150 off a main cabin or $100 off a lower cabin.
• EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT #3: $50 off if you are a repeat SD.com Maldives client and book before Dec 31st
• EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT #4: Deposit by Dec 31st AND Bring/or book a non-SD.com friend and EACH of you will get $50 off the trip price on any level of room if you both deposit by Dec 31st.
• EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT #5: EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO YOURSELF...20% discount on any one purchase from Diver's Supply Marietta, GA Store (a few restrictions apply i.e does not apply to scubatanks or scubapro gear) if you are deposited by Dec 31st. (20% discount must be used by March 15, 2014)
• 1 chance to win a FREE DIVER'S GPS for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page!
• $25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels if you file for it (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password.)
• Add'l $50 Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom with the USA.
• Deposit is a $1500 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 any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card
• SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip or if signing up within 45 days send your docs within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 7 nights/ 8 days aboard the vessel MV Carpe Vita
• 5 days with up to 4 tank boat dives per day
• Breakfast,lunch & Dinner & Snacks between dives (served buffet style)
• Non-alcoholic beverages and 2 glasses of beer or wine with dinner
• Air fills, tanks, lead and weight belt
• Personal Gear Lockers for your gear and LOTS of hanging space for your wetsuits/skins
• Welcome Beverage upon arrival & group orientation meeting after last group of divers arrive
• Towels, linens, etc.
• Airport transfers (for same day arrival and departure)
• Good & services tax (local GST taxes)

NOT INCLUDED:

• Bed taxes (currently $8 pp/per day) / $56
• Alcohol other than that listed above. All other alcohol beverages are extra
• Specialty espresso and other specialty beverages
• Optional island tours(can purchase from explorer ventures during trip at your expense)
• Rental gear,instruction, nitrox and retail charges
• Crew gratuities
• Trip cancellation insurance REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
• Dive accident insurance REQUIED FOR THIS TRIP
• Fuel surcharge currently $125 payable on board (subject to change but locked in 30 days prior to trip)

[TabeaK]

Pretty reasonably priced for the Maldives, actually...

[ratherbedivin]

Hello Kamala. Please put me on notification list! this one is on my bucket list!!

[WreckWench]

Kent got you on the list!

It should open today!

[WreckWench]

AVAILABILITY UPDATE:

Spaces will be limited on this trip. The shop I've been working with has sold half the boat leaving us half the boat!

We will have:

(4) Main level Cabin spots
(5) Lower level Cabin spots

So as soon as this trip is open...don't wait too long to jump on the savings!!! This is a VERY luxurious boat...I'll post some pictures next!