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#91 Cmdr. Clownfish

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Posted 27 January 2018 - 06:58 AM

Wondering if I can be transported to Pen Villa Hotel, 9/1, Soi Haad Surin 4, Srisoontorn Road, Choeng Thale 83110 after we disembark on 2/18.  I can arrange for my own transportation if necessary from the Group Hotel.  No worries.  Thanks.

I will request Pen Villa Hotel in Surin for you.  There is a very good chance that there will be an extra for this.  Will advise when I know more.



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Posted 27 January 2018 - 07:02 AM

UPDATE ON BOAT TRANSFERS

 

This boat does alot of things differently than every other boat I have been on.  One of the things they do is publish that time that boat leaves dock

and instead of the time boarding begins.  This threw Kamala as well. The pickup times will be as follows

 

08 FEB - 18 FEB 2018:

Patong pickup - 15:00
Khao Lak pickup - 17:00

18 FEB - 28 FEB 2018:
Khao Lak pickup will be around 15:30 or 16:00 - we will confirm once we have the quote for this transfer from our travel team.
Patong pickup - 17:00

For both cruises the boat will depart at 18:00.



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Posted 28 January 2018 - 10:36 PM

 

 

SHELLY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A FULL SIZE STANDARD ROOM IN PHUKET AT SILVER RESORTEL FOR THE 16TH-18TH ( WEEK 2) PRE-BOARD NIGHTS. ( 2 NIGHTS) . ASSUMING HER PRICE IS THE SAME OR BETTER THAN THE LISTED ONLINE PRICE ( CHECKED TODAY AND A FULL SIZE " STANDARD" ROOM WITH A KING BED OR 2 TWINS WITH AC WAS LISTED FOR ROUGHLY 51$ US ( $1680 THB) ON THE HOTEL WEBSITE.THANKS :)

 

 MY FLIGHT HAS NOW BEEN BOOKED FROM BANGKOK TO PHUKET ON THAI AIRWAYS 

Itinerary # 7323343079220
Confirmation
UJL8Z7 (Thai Airways International) (Confirmation Code, not flight #)
Booking ID

UJL8Z7

 

 

Leaves bangkok  @ 16:55 gets into phuket @ 18:25 on the 16th. I will be on this flight assuming my luggage makes it to bangkok with me.. If it does not I will have to change flights at that time. 

I will need the transport from phuket airport to the group hotel please & thank you. I am thinking a 18:45 pick up is prob ideal. I will be booking my own hotel for the days after the boat and I will update with where I need transport to from the boat asap. Thanks !!

-Laura 

 

Laura what is the actual flight number please? Thank you! :diver:

 

flight is : Thai Airways International #  217


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Posted 29 January 2018 - 09:51 AM

 

Wondering if I can be transported to Pen Villa Hotel, 9/1, Soi Haad Surin 4, Srisoontorn Road, Choeng Thale 83110 after we disembark on 2/18.  I can arrange for my own transportation if necessary from the Group Hotel.  No worries.  Thanks.

I will request Pen Villa Hotel in Surin for you.  There is a very good chance that there will be an extra for this.  Will advise when I know more.

 

We have to book these rooms in the next 24hrs and it will be tomorrow at the earliest, probably much later, before we hear back from the boat so I will put you down for a transfer to the group hotel and you can arrange transport from there.  Please advise ASAP.



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Posted 29 January 2018 - 06:17 PM

Hi I didn’t realize the boat did a khao Lak pick up on the 18th. Can I get picked up at “the Haven” in Khao Lak?
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Posted 29 January 2018 - 06:22 PM

Hi I didnt realize the boat did a khao Lak pick up on the 18th. Can I get picked up at the Haven in Khao Lak?


It's an extra price and it will take some time to get the quote. If you know for sure that you want that I will put it back on your record.

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Posted 29 January 2018 - 08:43 PM

Yes, I’d like to be picked up by the boat, otherwise I’m taking a taxi and I’m sure that’s more expensive. Don’t worry about the quote just book it for me if you can and let me know what time to be in the lobby.
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Posted 30 January 2018 - 06:41 AM

Yes, I’d like to be picked up by the boat, otherwise I’m taking a taxi and I’m sure that’s more expensive. Don’t worry about the quote just book it for me if you can and let me know what time to be in the lobby.

Ok, I have notified the boat.


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Posted 30 January 2018 - 12:16 PM

No hotel for me on the 18th - but will need transfers from the boat phuket airport - flying back to Bangkok that night for a monday return to the US


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Posted 30 January 2018 - 10:05 PM

Mine is correct, thanks for all the hard work getting this organized. 😀

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Posted 03 February 2018 - 10:14 PM

Special airport transfers are arranged with payment in USD from Phuket to hotel; boat picks us up from hotel.

Please post a reply in this topic to let us know if you want any of these rooms and for what nites.

 

The group hotel is 1 mile from the boat and the full details are below. It has good reviews, is safe and reasonably priced. We have assumed single rooms for everyone who have not made their own reservations. I will need to release rooms not being used so please let us know if you wish one of these rooms and for how many days. (We have each group booked for up to 4 days prior with extra nites on the night before since many may only want 1 night). We also have some rooms booked for 1 nite upon return from each trip before flying out. Let me know if you need extra days.

We have worked out an airport transfer deal to pay in USD vs Thailand Baht and transfers are between $25 and $36 each way depending on the number of people and when you arrive.

 

The Hotel is The Retreat Khaolak Resort, Takua Pa, Thailand

The price is $61.30 per person per nite for a SINGLE PRIVATE ROOM with the following amenities:

The price is $30.65 per person per nite for a DOUBLE OCCUPANCY TWIN SHARE with 2 TWIN BEDS ROOM with the following amenities:

 

 

Main amenities
  • 12 guestrooms (some with 2 twins and some with 1 double bed and both can have a rollaway for a fee)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
    Free WiFi and free parking
For families
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
Optional extras
  • Rollaway beds are available for THB 700.0 per night
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of THB 200 for adults and THB 200 for children (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 1000 per vehicle (one way) or $25-36 USD depending on the number in the taxi.
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

What’s around

  • In Khao Lak
  • Nang Thong Beach (19-minute walk)
  • Bang Niang Beach (36-minute walk)
  • Laem Pakarang Beach (7 mi / 11.3 km)
  • Bang Sak Beach (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
  • Sai Ruang Waterfall (8.7 mi / 13.9 km)
  • Baan Nam Kem Tsunami Memorial Park (16.3 mi / 26.3 km)
  • Takuapa Hospital (18 mi / 29 km)
  • Wat Nikornwararam (19.4 mi / 31.2 km)
  • Thai Mueang Beach Golf Course (31.5 mi / 50.7 km)
THOSE REQUESTING A ROOM AT THE GROUP HOTEL EACH WEEK BY DATE:
 
Week #1
1. Kamala aka WreckWench     Feb 5th, 6th, 7th (check out 8th) (either D/O or S/O)
2. Lori aka SalishSeagal            Feb 7th (check out 8th) THEN Feb 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st (checkout 22nd) May make own arrangements after 19th (requesting D/O)
3. Sandra aka DiverSandra       Feb 7th (check out 8th) (requesting S/O)
4. Butch aka Cajun Diver          Feb 7th (check out 8th) (requesting S/O)
5. Pam aka Blue151                   Feb 7th (check out 8th) (requesting S/O)
6. Cindy aka Sundancediver     Staying at Beyond Patong Feb 6th, 7th (check out 8th) Need transfer from Sea Dream hotel. THEN Feb 18th, 19th (checkout 20th) (requesting D/O)
7. Tom aka SpaceDiver              Staying at Beyond Patong Feb 6th, 7th (check out 8th) Need transfer from Sea Dream hotel. THEN Feb 18th, 19th (checkout 20th) (requesting D/O)
8. Martin aka luvinGCM66         Feb 7th (check out 8th) (requesting S/O)  Unsure have requested confirmation so far NOT needing night of 18th
9. Sara aka SAHARA                   Feb 5th, 6th, 7th (check out 8th) THEN Feb 18th, 19th (check out 20th) (requesting S/O or D/O)
 
MAYBE:
Cindy aka Sundancediver     Feb 18th, 19th (checkout 20th) THEN (still deciding yes or no, will advise) (requesting D/O)
Tom aka SpaceDiver              Feb 18th, 19th (checkout 20th) THEN (still deciding yes or no, will advise) (requesting D/O)
 Lori aka SalishSeagal            Feb 7th (check out 8th) THEN Feb 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st (checkout 22nd) May make own arrangements after 19th (requesting D/O
 
Week #2
1.   Kamala aka WreckWench       (possibly) Feb 28th
2.   Lori aka SalishSeagal             Feb 18th (check out 19th) (return leg Week 1)
3.   Sandra aka DiverSandra        Feb 18th (check out 19th) (return leg Week 1) (requesting S/O)
4.   Sharon aka CherryNYC          Feb 15th, 16th, 17th (check out 18th) THEN Feb 28th, Mar 1st (check out Mar 2nd) (requesting D/O)
5.   Brenda aka missbk                 Feb 15th, 16th, 17th (check out 18th) (presuming bags arrive BKK on AM of 15th) (requesting S/O)
6.   Roger aka RetiredToDive      Feb 15th, 16th, 17th (check out 18th) THEN ?????? Unsure of end of trip arrangements needs transfer 16th 12:30AM (requesting D/O or S/O)
7.   Jim aka Diver_Jim                  Feb 17th (check out 18th) THEN Feb 28th, Mar 1st, 2nd (check out Mar 3rd) at a location closer to HKT airport.(requesting D/O or S/O)
8.   Shelly aka sassylilcutie          Feb 16th, 17th (check out 18th) THEN ?????? Unsure of end of trip arrangements needs Transfer 17th 12:30AM (D/O Full Size Room) Rooming with Laura
9.   Laura aka pinkmedic16          Feb 16th, 17th (check out 18th) THEN ?????? Unsure of end of trip arrangements needs Transfer 16th ~6:45PM (D/O Full Size Room) Rooming with Shelly
10  Kimberly aka kimbuddha       Feb 18th taxi from The Haven, Khao Lak direct to boat THEN Feb 28th taxi from boat direct to The Haven, Khao Lak needs transfer 28th (NO ROOM)
 
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BELOW IS A LIST OF EXTRA NIGHTS EACH MEMBER MAY NEED BASED ON FLIGHT INFO OR FROM ANOTHER TOPIC IN THIS TRIP SUBFORUM. PLEASE POST A REPLY IN THIS TOPIC CONFIRMING RESERVATION DATES BELOW OR DECLINING A RESERVATION WITH THE GROUP HOTEL!

 

Week One

1.   Kamala aka WreckWench - Extra night 2/7 (check out 2/8) Unsure of end of trip arrangements
2.   Sandra aka DiverSandra - Extra nights 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 (check out 2/19)
3.   Butch aka Cajun Diver - Extra night 2/7 (check out 2/8) Unsure of end of trip arrangements
4.   Martin aka luvinGCM66 - Extra night 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 (check out 2/19)
5.   Cindy aka Sundancediver - Uncertain, will advise - Extra nights 2/6 - 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 - 2/19 (check out 2/20)
6.   Tom aka SpaceDiver - Uncertain, will advise - Extra nights 2/6 - 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 - 2/19 (check out 2/20)
7.   Martee aka OceanBug - Decline Group Hotel - Extra nights 2/5 - 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 - 2/22 (check out 2/23)
8.   Karl aka Bugspray - Decline Group Hotel - Extra nights 2/5 - 2/7 (check out 2/8), 2/18 - 2/22 (check out 2/23)
9.   Pam aka Blue151 - Extra night 2/7 (check out 2/8) Departing Phuket 18th 7:45pm
10. Jesse aka airhog1 -  Extra nights 2/6 - 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 - 2/25 (check out 2/26)

11.  Lori aka SalishSeagal - Extra night 2/7 (check out 2/8) and 2/18 - 2/21 (check out 2/22) May make own arrangements after 19th

 

EXTRA NIGHTS:

 

Week Two

1.   Kamala aka WreckWench - Stays on from Week One, Unsure of end of trip arrangements

2.   Brenda aka missbk - 2/15 - 2/17 (check out 2/18) Unsure of end of trip arrangements

3.   Roger aka RetiredToDive - 2/15 - 2/17 (check out 2/18)  Unsure of end of trip arrangements

4.   Sharon aka CherryNYC - 2/16 - 2/17 (check out 2/18) THEN 2/28 - 3/1 (check out 3/2)

5.   Scott aka Cmdr Clownfish - has made own arrangements 2/15 - 2/17 (check out 2/18) THEN 2/28 (check out 3/1)

6.   Brenda aka missbk  - 2/15 - 2/17 (check out 2/18) (presuming bags arrive BKK on AM of 15th)

7.   Shelly akak sassylilcutie - 2/16 - 2/17 (check out 2/18) Unsure of end of trip arrangements

8.   Laura aka pinkmedic16 - 2/16 - 2/17 (check out 2/18) Unsure of end of trip arrangements

9.   Kimberly aka kimbuddha - 2/18 taxi from Khao Lak to boat THEN 2/28 taxi back to Khao Lak

I AM GOOD WITH THIS. SHELLY AND I WILL SHARE A ROOM ON THE 16TH AND 17TH AND CHECK OUT THE 18TH WITH THE GROUP AT THE NEEW HOTEL YOU HAVE LISTED.


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Posted 04 February 2018 - 11:41 AM

I will be in the lobby of the Haven in Khao Lak on the 18th @ 3pm thank you so much for all your hard work and help arranging things so are trips are truly vacations.
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