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[WreckWench]

TRIP ITINERARY SO FAR

 

Kamala, I have been in touch with David, the Captain on the Bahamas Aggressor, just to check with him and get some more detailed info about this trip. This is what he said and to me it sounds extremely exciting.

 

I don’t see any reason why we can’t do Conception Island. For the ten day itinerary we could take in Cat Island and Conception Island as well as working our way up the Exuma chain. If they are aware that this is an off the beaten path itinerary then we could do some wonderful exploratory diving. I will also do some research in regards to Oceanic White Tips near Cat Island. This is nothing different to what we did at first in Grand Bahama and Bimini. We had zero dive sites in Bimini and we had very little in GB - however those ended up being a great success. This trip is a long time away so we have time to finalise our plan of attack to show these guys a great time.

Kind regards

Dave P

 

From a member:

 

Maybe just feature the Tigers on the booking for now with options of flexibility. depending on the makeup of the group use the forum to finalzie either an exploratory trip or a more old faithful itinerary.

 

https://www.bookyour...-diving-bahamas

 

http://www.epicdiving.com/

 

 

Ok I will eat as much as I can on this trip. I got a small discount at DEMA and will forego profit for early booking specials. Better to reward those signing up early which are often good clients then strangers at the end via 'member cancellations'.  I have NO flexibility with inventory on this so must get this done.

Dates: 

Wed 09/19/2018 to Sat 09/29/2018 so 10 days

INV:

4 quad spots (1 cabin with 4 people)

10 double occupancy spots

NET CASH PRICING:

quad $3125

Deluxe double D/O  $3425

Deluxe single S/O  $5652

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:

$750 dep asap

$900 payment due April 15

$900 due June 1

Final Payment: July 15, 2018 of $875 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

QUAD:

$750 dep asap

$1000 payment due April 19

$1000 due June 1

Final Payment: July 15, 2018 of $575 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

PKG INCLUDES

• 10 nites Accommodations aboard the yacht
• 8 days Diving up to 42 dives
• Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
• All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine

• FREE T-shirt "just pay $5 shipping) and other great give-aways!
• Lots of 'Meets & Greets' to get to know everyone!
• FREE Product Demos & Sponsorships by: Big Blue Dive Lights, Stream2Sea Body & Reef Friendly products, Coreskin thermal garments, and MORE being added all the time!

 

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare (international and domestic)
• Insurance
• Equipment rentals
• Nitrox fills
• Certification or specialty courses
• Hotel stays/day rooms
• Dinner on final evening
• Crew gratuity
• Port/park fees, fuel surcharge, taxes (when applicable) Port fees $158 for 10-nights. All fees are paid onboard at the end of the charter.
Airport Transfers  are not included in the charter price.

• DIVE Insurance - is MANDATORY! DIVE insurance is VERY inexpensive. 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. Consider DiVEASSURE as it is primary insurance with minimal limits.
• TRIP Insurance - It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. See INSURANCE info below for more recommendations.

 

DISCOUNTS & DISCOUNT DISCLAIMER:

NOTE we will have a number of great discounts for this trip and signing up early including up to $ in cash discounts YES early booking HAS REWARDS!!!!

LATE IS GREAT...unless it is TAXES!!!  But this year you save BIG because we are late in getting this trip opened up so that MEANS BIG SAVINGS FOR YOU! Save up to $ by booking and paying in full by Oct 5, 2019. (Note various deadlines below.) Bring a friend and SAVE $$$.  But don't wait too long...all discounts will expire soon! 

• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-08-2018: Take $300 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH300EBD) 
• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-15-2018: Take $200 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH200EBD) 
• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-22-2018: Take $100 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH300EBD) 
• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-29-2018: Take $50 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH50EBD) 
•  Bahamas Buddy Rebate: Get a $25 buddy rebate EACH  for getting one NON-SD.com member to go and you both get a buddy credit. Get one SD.com member to go and you both get a $25 buddy rebate.  Rebate issued at the end of the trip, after both trip goers send their buddy diver credit request, listing who they brought as a buddy to info@singledivers.com within 14 days of the trip ending.
• SOCIAL MEDIA BONUS: Earn (1) CHANCE to win $50 gift cert for any merchandise SD.com sells including corporate sponsor merchandise including BIG BLUE LIGHTS, STREAM2SEA, CORESKIN, & MORE... good until Sept 2019. Simply sign up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND "LIKE" SingleDivers.com if you haven't already AND share the FB trip booking on your page or in another diving group to which you belong. Each post in a different group or friends page will result in one chance. Simply email  with your full list of contest entries no later than Sept 10, 2018; Please reference BAHAMAS50GC in the subject line.
• Cash Discount: Use our e-check option to pay for your trip and CASH DISCOUNTED PRICES will be applied at checkout.
• Active Duty Military Discount:$25 OFF Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom. Thank you for your service. (Please be prepared to show military credentials to verify active duty status. )
• Member Rebate: File for your $25 member rebate within 30 days after the trip for SD premier and above membership levels (See my forums signature for link to the forms forum or click on the green Paper Forms button in the forums . If you are new to the site send an email to get the password. PLEASE follow the directions on the form for proper submission & processing.)
• SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip. If booking within 45 days of the trip please submit your documents within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice. NOTE:The fee is not part of the trip price but will be added to your final amount if not submitted on time.

 

EMBARK AND DISEMBARK:

Nassau

Itinerary:     

Off The Beaten Path: Southern Exumas down to Conception Island

Getting There, Passports & Visa Documentation:
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas consists of 700 islands and nearly 2,500 cays.  About 30 of these islands are inhabited.  The capital city of Nassau is located on New Providence Island.  Close by is Paradise Island which is accessed by bridges from Nassau.  The closest island to the U.S. is Bimini, about 55 miles off the coast of Florida. 
 
Many major airlines fly into Nassau: American Airlines, Air Tran, Bahamas Air, British Airways, Delta, Jet Blue, Spirit, United, US Airways. There are many direct flights from the US and several connecting flights through the US gateway cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta.
 
The BAHAMAS AGGRESSOR™ liveaboard boat departs for scuba diving from Elizabeth on Bay Marina in downtown Nassau, a short ride from Nassau International Airport (NAS). Your return is greatly simplified with US Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance services at the Nassau International Airport.  All flights originating out of Nassau and arriving in the USA arrive as a domestic flight. This in turn allows travelers to have normal "domestic" connection times instead of extended "international" connection times.

Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. US citizens require a passport that must be valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the travelers’ responsibility to ensure they have the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for re-entry and return to their country. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. US CITIZENS do not need a visa to travel to the Bahamas.

Arrival/Boarding/Departure:
Guests arriving into Nassau (NAS) International Airport on Wednesday Sept 19, 2018 will first clear customs then proceed to the taxi stand located just outside the terminal building. A fixed fare taxi can be secured to take you to “Elizabeth on Bay Marketplace and Marina” in downtown. Guests may board the BAHAMAS AGGRESSOR™ after 4 pm on Wednesday. At 6 pm the yacht departs for its night anchorage to prepare for diving Thursday morning. After a full 10 days of diving fun, the BAHAMAS AGGRESSOR™ returns back to the Elizabeth on Bay dock in Nassau Friday afternoon after lunch (1 dive offered Friday). Check-out is Saturday Sept 29th morning at 8 am. The crew will assist organizing transportation back to the Nassau International Airport Saturday morning or a local hotel if you are extending your stay.

Diving Details:

• Sharks, Eagle Rays, Stingrays, Groupers, Walls and Reefs with abundant marine life and multiple macro critters.
• All dives from mothership.
• Water temperature: 80-84F, 26-28C for September
• 3-5 mm wetsuit recommended (easier to cool off than warm up)
• 10-night charters: up to 42 dives
• A 15 ft x 4 ft tender is used to take guests for 1 - 2 shore excursions during the week. All diving is from the mothership.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

"Deluxe" staterooms can have different configurations depending on the yacht. They can have either a lower double or queen bed with an upper single bed (bunk-style), two twin beds that are combinable into a king bed on request, or twin fixed beds.

"Quad" staterooms have four single bunk-style beds (singles preferred).

"Single Supplement" A single supplement rate is charged 65% of the charter rate for a guaranteed private room. The 65% is based on the full charter rate and not available on discounted charter weeks.


 Bahamas Recommended Accommodations

Meliá Nassau Beach, Cable Beach Nassau
Located directly on world-famous Cable Beach, Meliá Nassau Beach is located just minutes from the airport and downtown Nassau. Meliá Nassau Beach features 694 rooms and 32 suites situated on seven acres of tropical paradise, three swimming pools with waterfalls, whirlpools, a swim-up bar, and a spectacular 1,000-foot stretch of turquoise blue water on a white sand beach.

 

[WreckWench]

Do we need to chg the booking discounts so they have a week? We also need time for Brad or whomever to finish the forum posting and get the interested post created and sent as well.

 

I am guessing we need to push the dates back as we are already inside of the week allowed for the first discount

[Blue151]

• Pricing Table Attached.
• EBDs are loaded - But the post needs to be updated to the data standard using the Airport code (vice BAH).  Also, the $300 discount is listed twice.
• I added a payment for the SO as well - $1,500 down payment to align with your approximate 25% deposit with 3 additional payments.
• Recommend we change the 1st payment due dates from 4/15/18 to 5/1/18 since the trip is not open yet... although I am not sure how they get notified that their payment is due.

Link to the Site: https://www.singledi...home/nas-1-2018

Final input - I really want to go to Cat Island! 

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[Cmdr. Clownfish]

 

• Pricing Table Attached.
• EBDs are loaded - But the post needs to be updated to the data standard using the Airport code (vice BAH).  Also, the $300 discount is listed twice.
• I added a payment for the SO as well - $1,500 down payment to align with your approximate 25% deposit with 3 additional payments.
• Recommend we change the 1st payment due dates from 4/15/18 to 5/1/18 since the trip is not open yet... although I am not sure how they get notified that their payment is due.

Link to the Site: https://www.singledi...home/nas-1-2018

Final input - I really want to go to Cat Island! 

 

They are currently notified manually by the TC.  It is on the list.

[Cmdr. Clownfish]

This one is ready for review:

 

Notes:

1) I have no options so that is blank

2) certifications ans training is undefined

 

You can update this one yourself.  Just please try not the template.  lets keep it simple and detract from the data.  They will see things better if there is less to trudge through.

[WreckWench]

 

 

• Pricing Table Attached.
• EBDs are loaded - But the post needs to be updated to the data standard using the Airport code (vice BAH).  Also, the $300 discount is listed twice.
• I added a payment for the SO as well - $1,500 down payment to align with your approximate 25% deposit with 3 additional payments.
• Recommend we change the 1st payment due dates from 4/15/18 to 5/1/18 since the trip is not open yet... although I am not sure how they get notified that their payment is due.

Link to the Site: https://www.singledi...home/nas-1-2018

Final input - I really want to go to Cat Island! 

 

They are currently notified manually by the TC.  It is on the list.

 

 

Ideally we do this and I fully expect once things calm out and we have the trips open...the TC's will be able to do this again. Right now we are too lean for this to occur consistently.

[WreckWench]

This one is ready for review:

 

Notes:

1) I have no options so that is blank

2) certifications ans training is undefined

 

You can update this one yourself.  Just please try not the template.  lets keep it simple and detract from the data.  They will see things better if there is less to trudge through.

 

The only option for this trip is NITROX which is $150 CASH for the 10 day trip

 

See the training info I created for the St Croix trip and please use that.

 

See the Ins info I created for St Croix and pls use that.

 

Since I do not know what you mean by not updating the template here are the changes:

 

We recommend: 
Dive Assure because they are primary insurance, are pro-active when providing treatment options and coverage and one of our GLOBAL PARTNERS.  Click HERE for Dive Assure for either a 'one time' policy OR an annual policy that is either BOTH Dive & Trip Insurance providing PRIMARY COVERAGE with excellent rates and coverage OR JUST TRIP INSURANCE. They offer annual plans as well as one time policies. They are only slightly more expensive than other options but they are the most hassle free when filing a claim AND they pay upfront so you don't have to wait to be reimbursed.

 

 

Experience Required & Training/Workshops:

• Minimum Certification / Experience:  Bahamas diving is generally open to ALL levels of certification OW and up, at any experience level. However since this trip has exploratory opportunities we are requiring all divers have at least ADVANCED OPEN WATER and 40-50 dives. If you have any questions about your ability to safely and comfortably make this trip please email trips@singledivers.com and we will discuss your diving experience to date and how it may or may not mesh with this trip.
• Certification in Paradise - Ask us about different certifications available on this trip. Its always nice to get certified in Paradise. Let us help you do this!  USE THE "Help with this trip" BUTTON TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
• Advanced Open Water - includes several 'advanced dives' such as navigation, night, and deep plus several choices of your own including photography, peak buoyancy, etc. USE THE "Help with this trip" BUTTON TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
• Nitrox - includes book work, classroom instruction and sometimes the manual. Some classes include the use of a nitrox compatible computer and the gas itself. Some classes will give you a reduced rental rate for the computer and use of the gas if you take the class during the trip.  USE THE "Help with this trip" BUTTON TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
• Solo Certification - This cert will enable you to dive independently of a human dive buddy by training you to dive with a mechanical dive buddy aka a pony bottle or stage bottle. - Ask about the 'enhanced solo skills' where the instructor will challenge you with several additional skills that will complement your solo cert skills enabling you to be even MORE independent and self sufficient in the water. USE THE "Help with this trip" BUTTON TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

PRICES: Prices for classes in Paradise are always more expensive than doing them at home. Sometimes SingleDivers.com has instructors on our trips who are happy to teach AND usually offer a member discount to anyone interested in taking a class. The more that take a class the more feasible a discount become.

 

INSURANCE

DIVE Insurance is required on all trips! DIVE insurance is VERY inexpensive. Even if you have insurance that you think covers DIVING ACCIDENTS and air lifts…it is CHEAP (approx $100-$125) to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are covered for an entire year of diving. 

 

PRO TIP; The two primary suppliers of dive insurance DiveAssure.com and DAN are inexpensive enough to carry both. This way you will have the best coverage internationally, the best coverage domestically, primary insurance, secondary insurance and if a claim is denied on one policy you can submit it on the other. No matter what happens...YOU ARE COVERED!!! ... PRICELESS!!!
 
We recommend:
Dive Assure: for either a 'one time' policy OR an annual policy for BOTH Dive & Trip Insurance providing PRIMARY COVERAGE with excellent rates and coverage! Please use THIS LINK and/or reference SingleDivers.com via the drop-down menu under GLOBAL PARTNERS. (If you can not find the drop down, do not reference anyone and email info@singledivers.com your policy info and we will do it for you via our Dive Assure company representative. OR SIMPLY USE THIS LINK AND YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY TIED TO US. )
Diver's Alert Network: Please use our reference number when ordering: ID1603080   (This only works if you are a new first time DAN member.) 
 

Trip Insurance is STRONGLY SUGGESTED and/or may be required (depending on the trip)! TRIP insurance is RELATIVELY inexpensive. Even if you have insurance that you think covers your trip…it is CHEAP (approx $100-$200) to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are covered for your investment in your dive trip. If you opt to not get trip insurance you are responsible for all losses related to your trip including not going for any reason. If diving a LIVEABOARD please consider the liveabaord rider offer by DiveAssure.com.
 
 We recommend:
Dive Assure: for either a 'one time' policy OR an annual policy for BOTH Dive & Trip OR just Trip Insurance providing PRIMARY COVERAGE with excellent rates and coverage! Please use THIS LINK and/or reference SingleDivers.com via the drop-down menu under GLOBAL PARTNERS. (If you can not find the drop down, do not reference anyone and email info@singledivers.com your policy info and we will do it for you via our Dive Assure company representative. OR SIMPLY USE THIS LINK AND YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY TIED TO US. )

 

 

Location: Bahamas Aggressor
Dates:      Sept 19-Sept 29, 2018
Resort:    Bahamas Aggressor
Dive operator: Aggressor
Water Temp: high 70's - low 80's
Air Temp: 80-90F
Current: mild- strong
Visibility: 60-90ft
Experience Level: moderate (AOW required with 40-50 dives)

[Blue151]

I recommend changing to the following payment schedule:


DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
$750 deposit due at time of booking
$900 payment due May 15, 2018
$900 payment due June 15, 2018
Final Payment due July 15, 2018 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

 

QUAD:
$750 deposit due at time of booking
$850 payment due May 15, 2018
$850 payment due June 15, 2018
Final Payment due July 15, 2018 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

 

SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
$1,500 deposit due at time of booking
$1,450 payment due May 15, 2018
$1,450 payment due June 15, 2018
Final Payment due July 15, 2018 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

 

Final payment will be due 66 days before the trip Start Date.

[WreckWench]

I recommend changing to the following payment schedule:


DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
$750 deposit due at time of booking
$900 payment due May 15, 2018
$900 payment due June 15, 2018
Final Payment due July 15, 2018 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

 

QUAD:
$750 deposit due at time of booking
$850 payment due May 15, 2018
$850 payment due June 15, 2018
Final Payment due July 15, 2018 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

 

SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
$1,500 deposit due at time of booking
$1,450 payment due May 15, 2018
$1,450 payment due June 15, 2018
Final Payment due July 15, 2018 plus extras such as nitrox etc.

 

Final payment will be due 66 days before the trip Start Date.

 

 

Ok pls do so.

When done let me know. This is the next to open since it is most ready.

[Blue151]

Change are complete in Hika.

[WreckWench]

Change are complete in Hika.

 

 

Perfect! I will get this one ready asap so Brad can get it out there. His time is now running out as well as Brad's and Pam's. Its a race against time. Thank you all!

[WreckWench]

EBD's have already expired. Please update DATES in HIKA as follows. The post is correct and it is doubtful anyone will try to use one before they get updated. I have a short window to get this open so I will do that. If anyone has an issue we will address it then. I doubt this will be a problem.  THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! Another done!!!

 

• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-16-2018: Take $300 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH300EBD) 
• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-23-2018: Take $200 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH200EBD) 
• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 04-30-2018: Take $100 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH300EBD) 
• Book & Pay in Full at time of Booking by 05-10-2018: Take $50 off ANY Package offered either Quad or Double occupancy (Use COUPON CODE: 18BAH50EBD)

[dive_sail_etc]

After Doris aka AiresNo1 Booked early without using the EBD then requesting how to add the EBD, it was discovered the Disclaimer about booking Full Price with the appropriate EBD in the same shopping cart was NOT in the Bahamas LIveaboard TRIP DETAILS topic. The following has been appended to the Bahamas TRIP DETAILS topic above the list of Discounts:

 

DISCOUNTS & DISCOUNT DISCLAIMER:
You must use the code when you book as they are not retroactive after you sign up UNLESS otherwise stated like the member rebate etc.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but the accounting expenses of manually trying to do the discount is far exceeding the discount amount making it very prohibitive to manage this way. So please be sure to use the discount code AT TIME OF INITIAL BOOKING.
NOTE: The EBD or Early Booking Discounts can only be used as follows:

1. When paying in full
2. When you first sign up
3. By the deadline given. After that deadline they disappear and the code will not work. (So please leave a buffer if you need to xfer money or have questions.)
4. Only one (1) coupon code can be used per order.

[dive_sail_etc]

In the OPEN FOR BOOKING Private Message thread for Bahamas, Steve aka soonerdiver posted this reply overnight:
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Sent 10 April 2018, 09:29PM by soonerdiver

I tried to book and pay for this trip and I put coupon 18BAH300EBD in for my early discount and it said it is not valid.
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I have posted a reply the evening of 11 April in the same PM thread to let the other Members in the thread know we are investigating and to wait on booking until our follow up PM post giving the okay since the rule is for the Coupon to be in the same shopping cart as the associated trip package before Checkout.

[Blue151]

EBD's updated to the BAH code and updated dates.  However THE FORUM still needs to be fixed.  The BAH300 code is used twice, once for the $300 discount, and again for the $100 discount.