2011-02: Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2011 Saba St Kitts St Eustatius St Maarten Liveaboard

NEED HELP BOOKING THIS TRIP? HAVE QUESTIONS? Please post your specific trip questions in the thread. Or for general help about signing up, email: charlies@singledivers.com or angels@singledivers.com and our awesome volunteerhttp://www.singledivers.com/surfaceinterval/index.php?s will help you!


We have a modified 5-5-5 program you can qualify for but you have to HURRY!!!

1. Book an EV adventure within 5 months of departure (Our Saba trip qualifies!)
2. Pay in full by Nov 5th
3. Get 5% off

So...the new 5-5-5 program ends soon AND it applies to members who have already signed up for this trip if they pay in full by Nov 5th Midnight!

WOW!! 3 Islands and 5 days of diving with optional shore excursions! YES Shore excursions from a liveaboard!

This trip departs from St Maarten (SXM) on Saturday, Jan 29th and ends at St Kitts (SKB) on Saturday, Feb 5th

* Special Thanks to Bruce aka ScubaShafer for the critter shots! -ww

Hey gang! We've had so many rave reviews for St Maarten, Saba and St Kitts that we are going back in January/February! We'll sail into the sunset doing a very unique liveaboard that combines the best of diving, land-based touring and ALL OTHER LIVEABOARD DIVING AMENITIES!!!

Price: $1895 $1875 for all staterooms d/o or $3147 $3127 s/o. And.... SingleDivers.com has a great early booking deal for anyone paying in full! Save $100 d/o or $150 s/o off the trip price if paid in full by 9-29-10!)! (See details below for information about extra fees not covered.)

Here goes...we have booked the Explorer Ventures Liveaboard for an all inclusive INCLUDING alcohol and sodas multi-island tour January 29 to February 5th, 2011 including all different types of diving...reefs, wall, pinnacles, wrecks. And, we'll have land-based sight seeing tours at nominal fees OR you can stay on the boat and dive dive dive some more! Up to 5 dives a day for 8 days and 7 nights of which we can dive 5.5 days or up to 27-28 dives!

For $1895 $1875 d/o (or $1775 if you pay in full by Sept 29) plus airfare you'll have a unique dive vacation unlike any other AND you'll be diving on very pristine sites!

And here are some additional special pricing deals!
(1) If you book and pay in full by Nov 1, 2010 you'll get a chance to win unlimited free Nitrox for the week worth $150 if certified. OR, if you want to get certified, Full Enriched air certification, plus unlimited nitrox fills for the week, are available for $250.

(2) The Explorer Ventures II has 1 cabin with just one single queen bed. For this cabin only, we're offering a "sleep together discount" of $150 off for each participant (instead of $100) if you make early payment by Sept 29. OR if you're doing it as s/o, the price will be $3127 and we'll take less $150 off for early payment by Sept 29.

(3) In addition, with your $35 SD.com premier or above membership, you can apply for the $25 rebate after the trip!

Click here for some awesome video footage of the trip to Saba!

Here's someone you might meet on the trip!
* Special Thanks to Bruce aka ScubaShafer for this shot! -ww


Who's Going: CLICK HERE!!! or See Post #2
PRICE SUMMARY: 7 nights 5 days of 5 tank diving High Season $1875 (includes taxes, & a/c'd room, double occupancy. PLUS A chance at a land tour on EACH Island But wait.... Pay in full by Sept 29, 2010 and get $100 or $150 off the price of the trip....that is right...$100 off d/o making it $1775 for standard rooms or $150 off a single room making it$2977 s/o for anyone who pays in full by Sept 29th. *assumes booking and paying in full before Sept 29 Midnight CST and no more than 18 people or 9 rooms for this price. See below for full details and other pricing options.

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date: $1875-$100 early pay = $1775 + $150 nitrox PAID IN FULL
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 -$100 early payment (pd by Sept 29 for $100 discount and by Nov 1 for chance at free nitrox) PAID
Extra Days/Nights: Not sure...
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES for $150 PAID
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - REC'D SD Survey - REC'D SD Ins Summary - REC'D
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance: 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:
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Yep!
Other: Paid for trip in time for $100 discount and FREE Chance for Nitrox!

2. NAME
Payments Summary To Date: $
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 d/o
Extra Days/Nights: # of extra nites
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: $ List when paid
D/O or S/O: Choose Double or Single Occupancy & Enter here
Documents: SD Waiver - List when Rec'd SD Survey - List when Rec'd SD Ins Summary List when Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: NAME OF PROVIDER & POLICY #
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE):
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: Tell us your flight details here[

Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Tell us if you want the land tours... Saba tour, St Kitts tour
Other: Pay in full by 9-29 for $100 d/o or s/o early booking special and/or the chance at FREE Nitrox by registering and depositing by Nov 1s!

Trip Instructor:
Trip Videographer:
Trip Photographer:

Those Wanting Classes:
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Those wanting to Dive A Cochran for DAN Research for FREE and chance at great deal if buying one!:
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
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3.

Those wanting to participate in SD's Rent-A-Buddy program (limited # of Participants):
1. Joanne aka Globefish - Pd
2. Annamarie aka Shark Maiden - Pd
3. Clint aka ScubaClint

Those Celebrating a Milestone on this Trip (Birthday, Significant Dive, Etc):
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Those wanting to Arrive Early or Stay Late:
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Those Wanting to Do Land Tours on the Various Islands (Price varies but usually about $TBD per person)
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Those REALLY interested but can't commit yet:
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Waiting List:
NOTE: Currently we have spots available so there is no waiting list.

Here is the full information on the trip:

The Northeast Caribbean is an intriguing area offering a blend of Dutch, British, French and native cultures on some of the most scenic islands of the Caribbean. Departing each Saturday on her 8 day/7 night diving expeditions, Caribbean Explorer II boards alternately in either St. Maarten or St. Kitts. Our trip starts at St. Maarten and ends at St. Kitts. Itineraries include 5 1/2 days of diving, including 2 to 2 1/2 days within the Saba Marine Park, and 2 to 2 1/2 days at St. Kitts. 5 dives daily are normally offered, including night dives; the schedule also provides for up to 3 island tours during the week, providing ample time for our guests to explore forts, rain forests, duty-free shops and museums.

The Caribbean Explorer II's combination of diving and optional island access has always been unique within the liveaboard diving industry. As a dedicated dive liveaboard, all diving is done directly off of the vessel, using the expansive dive deck covering the aft third of the main deck. Each diver has his or her own dive gear bin; a large camera table, as well as rinse tanks, wetsuit drying racks, charging stations and the like are available for all to use. Nitrox is available for $150 for the week; tanks are filled in place between each dive, so that there is never any need to disassemble your gear. If some guests are interested in touring the islands, the other guests won't have their diving schedule disrupted; with some notice, we can also arrange additional time ashore to hike the rainforest-covered mountains, horseback ride on the beach, or even play golf.

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Link Click Here
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Since the inception in 1995 of Rodale's Scuba Diving's Reader Survey Awards, the Caribbean Explorer rated in the top ten liveaboard dive boats worldwide in terms of customer service, and was ranked the best dive operation in the world in 1996 - we're very much looking forward to the new, upgraded vessel continuing this excellent tradition!

Caribbean Explorer II features private ensuite bathrooms in each of the nine air-conditioned double staterooms, as well as nitrox, a larger dive deck, and more on-board space. A crew of seven, including 4 dive instructors, caters to the needs of our 18 guests each week. Each stateroom has a private lavatory, toilet and shower; most have queen beds with a twin bed option, as well. Five dives are scheduled every day, in addition to optional island tours. All diving is done directly off of the vessel, using the expansive dive deck which covers the aft third of the main deck. Each diver has his or her own dive gear bin; a large camera table, as well as rinse tanks, wetsuit drying racks, charging stations and the like are available for all to use. Nitrox is available for $150 for the week; tanks are filled in place between each dive, so that there is never any need to disassemble your gear. A large semi-enclosed salon serves as the main gathering place for meals, slide shows and movies; aft of the salon, the sundeck provides a large area and lounge chairs to relax and soak up the rays. E-6 processing is available, as is additional training via SD.com, scuba courses via SD.com and dive gear and computer rental.



Airfare:

Travel to the area is easy, with St. Maarten (SXM) served by direct flights on American Airlines, USAirways, Delta and Continental from New York, Newark, Miami, Atlanta and San Juan. St. Kitts (SKB) is easily reached via either American, American Eagle (from San Juan) or USAir. You will fly INTO St. Maarten (SXM) and OUT OF of St. Kitts (SKB).

TIP: Look into buying a multi-city ticket vs. 2 one ways...it may be several hundred dollars cheaper!

The Caribbean Explorer II :


ITINERARY For Our Trip:

This trip begins in St. Marteen and ends in St Kitts. Days aboard Caribbean Explorer II generally involve breakfast from 7 to 8 am (cold breakfasts are 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 tours will be arranged at Saba and St Kitts for those interested; further island access is available daily upon request.

Please note that these itineraries are examples only, and may change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.

St Maarten Departures

Saturday: St. Maarten
1500: Guests board the Caribbean Explorer II
1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
2200: Depart for Saba (2.5 hours; departure may be delayed for late arrivals)

Sunday - Tuesday: Saba , 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Nights spent at mooring; Tuesday night crossing to St Kitts (2.5 hours).

Wednesday - Thursday: St Kitts, 5 dives daily. Nights spent at mooring.

Friday: St. Kitts, 2 dives and lunch; return to Port Zante. Afternoon island tour and dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel at dock.

Saturday: St. Kitts
0700-0830: Continental breakfast
0900: Depart the Caribbean Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, feel free to leave your luggage aboard (or on the dock alongside) until you depart. Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for its next cruise, the 9am deadline for departure from the boat is strictly enforced.


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Water temps in February: Water temp about 76-80 and may vary slightly island by island.
Air Temps in February: Air temp mid to high 80's.
Visibility in February: Viz about 75 - 100 ft.



* Double Occupancy Price includes:

7 nights/8 days aboard the Caribbean Explorer II
3 meals daily (except Fri night dinner), plus between-dive snacks
5 dives daily (weather and itinerary permitting)
Use of tanks, weights and belts
All air fills (excluding nitrox)
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
SD T-shirt

Price Does Not Include:

Airfare (we can book for you for $25 or you can do your own!)
Airport transfers (averages $10-$15 each way)
Evening dinner on Friday, Feb 4th
Rental, instruction and retail charges
Crew gratuities (usually 10-15% of trip for a liveaboard)
Trip Cancellation Insurance (we have great pricing on trip insurance; see below)
Optional Nitrox Upgrade of $150 per week
Fuel surcharge: $95
Marine park/Port/Immigration fees: $115

Single Supplement:

The Single Room Rate is $3127 vs. $1875 for double occupancy.

Discounts:

$25 membership rebate after the trip for SD premier members and above
Chance to win FREE Nitrox for the week ($150) for every person paid in full by Nov. 1
Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via PayPal or credit card.

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 BELOW.) We'll then put your name on the 'check's in the mail' list. (Please send your pymt 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 or get the $100 early payment deal with payment in full by Sept 29th 2010.) - 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. 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. You will also need to verify if you have trip insurance or will be procuring trip insurance or conversely not procuring trip insurance. All participants must have Current Dive 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 pls 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.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
SingleDivers.com has implemented a new secure payment gateway that allows you to pay for trips or merchandise using either an e-check which debits your checking account directly without having to mail in a check or debits your credit card without having to fill out a SD.com credit card authorization form. (Please note that any non-US bank originating credit card must still use the paper credit card authorization form as different processing procedures must be followed to process international/non-US credit cards. You'll find this form in the Forms Forum link in my signature.)

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 by clicking the PAY SD NOW button below is not a shopping cart and therefore can not total your trip choices nor add the 3% non-cash convenience fee if you are paying via credit card. You will need to enter that data manually to proceed with your payment. <form target="_blank" method='redirect' action='http://www.singledivers.com/phpscripts/paymentgateway.php'><input type="submit" value='Click Here to Pay Now'></form>

This trip may sell out quickly due to the great pricing we have so in order to ensure timely & accurate processing of payment receipts and therefore timely & accurate acceptance of members onto the trip, ONLY PAYMENTS RECEIVED VIA OUR NEW SECURE PAYMENT GATEWAY WILL BE ACCEPTED AND WILL QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
<form target="_blank" method='redirect' action='http://www.singledivers.com/phpscripts/paymentgateway.php'><input type="submit" value='Click Here to Pay Now'></form>

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 cc or check payment) or credit card or any non-cash option. Checks, money orders and real cash are discounted already.

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.

PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
ASAP: $500 non-refundable deposit in order to secure a spot. No spot will be secured until money is rec'd via our Secure Payment Gateway. <form target="_blank" method='redirect' action='http://www.singledivers.com/phpscripts/paymentgateway.php'><input type="submit" value='Click Here to Pay Now'></form>

PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
PRICE SUMMARY: $1875 d/o or $3127 s/o for 7 night/8 day 5 dives per day + any optional tours or add-ons OR $1775 d/o or $2977* if paid in time to qualify for our early booking special.
*assumes payment in full by Sept 29, 2010 d/o or s/o for these prices. See above for full details and other pricing options.

a. ASAP! $500 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot payable only via <form target="_blank" method='redirect' action='http://www.singledivers.com/phpscripts/paymentgateway.php'><input type="submit" value='Click Here to Pay Now'></form>. Note: Refundable via trip insurance.
b. Pay in FULL by Sept 29, 2010 for $100 cash discount taken at time of booking making base pkg only $1775d/o or $2977 s/o. If paid after Sept 29, d/o is $1875 or $3127, s/o.
c. 10-29-10: $700 for d/o or $1300 for s/o
d. 11-29-10: $675 for d/o or $1327 for s/o
d. 12-29-10: ALL EXTRAS DUE... Optional Nitrox fee: $150; Fuel surcharge: $95; Marine park/Port/Immigration fees: $115; Add-on land tours (TBA).

Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure but the boat but if this is a problem let me know and I may be able to work with you! Missing payments can forfeit your spot to the next person on the waiting list.

Discounts:
$100 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS D/O or $150 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS S/O if you pay in full before Sep 29, 2010 -- or --
$150 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS for two participants if you take the "sleep together discount" cabin (one bed)
SD Premier Membership Rebate: ($25) rebate for SD premier or charter membership after the trip if you file for it. (Its in the forms forum link in my signature.)
Cash Discount: Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash form of payment.

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 30-60 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!!

IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES: CLICK HERE!!! or check the 3rd post for updates



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 A DAY….YOU MISS A LOT! You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc .

Click here for a free quote from CSA Travel Protection 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 and coverage!

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

Click here for Diver's Alert Network and use our reference ID 1603080.
or
DIVE ASSURE ... get BOTH TRIP & DIVE insurance in one convenient package


How to be reached on the boat while traveling:

You can be reached aboard the Caribbean Explorer II from North America via satellite phone at: 1 7 8 7 9 9 0 6 0 8 9

[b]Come see me .... I'll be waiting for ya!!

[b]* Special Thanks to Bruce aka ScubaShafer for this shot! -ww

* Special Thanks to Bruce aka ScubaShafer for this shot! -ww

Trip Sign Up Template:

#. NAME
Payments Summary To Date: $
7nite/5day Pkg Price Including any discounts you have qualified for: $ PLease list price less discounts and when you are paid in full we'll mark you as PAID Extra Days/Nights: # of extra nites Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: $ We'll list when paid D/O or S/O (Double or Single Occupancy): Choose & Enter here Documents: SD Waiver - List when Rec'd SD Survey - List when Rec'd SD Ins Form List when Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: NAME OF PROVIDER & POLICY #
Trip Insurance: Choose a, b or c.
a. I have insurance to cover 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: Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Saba, St Kitts.
Other: Pay in full by 9-29 for $100 d/o or $150 s/o or $150 "sleep together" early booking special and/or the chance at FREE Nitrox by registering and depositing by Nov 1st!

Who's going...

1. Kamala aka WreckWench
Payments Summary To Date: $1875-$100 early pay = $1775 + $150 nitrox PAID IN FULL
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 -$100 early payment (pd by Sept 29 for $100 discount and by Nov 1 for chance at free nitrox) PAID
Extra Days/Nights: Not sure...
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES for $150 PAID
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - REC'D SD Survey - REC'D SD Ins Summary - Rec'd, EV App: REC'D by EV
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance: a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details:
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):
Other: Pay in full by 9-29 for $100 d/o or $150 s/o or $150 "sleep together" early booking special and/or the chance at FREE Nitrox by registering and depositing by Nov 1st!


2&3. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
Payments Summary To Date: $1895ck +$500dep +150 Nitrox +cc fee + $752 (Paid In Full)
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $3127 Queen S/O stateroom
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: S/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Form Rec'd, EV App Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: Yes, Both DAN and DiveAssure
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already (Dive Assure)
Flight Details: 1/29 AA #729 Arr St Maarten 9:00pm, 2/5 AA #2280 Dpt St Kitts 3:55pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):

4. Butch aka Cajun Diver
Payments Summary To Date: $2025.00 ($1875 trip + $150 Nitrox)
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 d/o PAID IN FULL
Extra Days/Nights: none
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES $150 PAID IN FULL
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd , SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary: Rec'd, EV App: Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: DAN
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): CSA 10285W0775
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: Jan 29, 2011 American 1994 IAH - MIA, American 687 MIA - SXM arrives 2:50 pm
Feb 5, 2011 American 2280 SKB - MIA, American 1811 MIA - IAH arrives 12:30 am
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out):

5. Steve aka soonerdiver
Payments Summary To Date: $1200.00 + $1035
7nite/5day Pkg Price Including any discounts you have qualified for: $1875 d/o
Extra Days/Nights: none
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes PD
D/O or S/O (Double Occupancy): D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Form - Rec'd, EV App: Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: DAN & POLICY #
Trip Insurance: Choose one c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: Please list
Add'l Tours/Diving: none
Other: $95 Fuel Surcharge PD, $115 Marine Park, Port, Immigration fee PD

6. Clint aka ScubaClint
Payments Summary To Date: $700 deposit + $1075 + $32.25 cc fee
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 d/o
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes $150
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Summary - Rec'd, EV App Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: DAN #2136901
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): CSA #10328W0834
Flight Details: 1/29 Arr SXM 2:20pm, 2/5 Dpt SKB 5:30pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Yes, I'm interested in the land tours
Other: Rent-A-Buddy $150

7. Sandy aka ScubaPunk
Payments Summary To Date: $1875
7nite/5day Pkg Price $1875 Pd
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes $150 Pd
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Form Rec'd, EV App Rec'd (Rec by EV)
NAME OF PROVIDER: DAN
Trip Insurance: Choose a, b or c.
a. I have insurance to cover 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 Info: Arr 1/29 @ 2:50, Dpt 2/5 @ 3:55 pm
Other: 95 Fuel Surcharge PD, $115 Marine Park, Port, Immigration fee PD

8. Susie aka pacina
Payments Summary To Date: $2025
7nite/5day Pkg Price : $1875 Pd
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes $150 Pd
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Form: Rec'd, EV App _____
Dive Insurance Current:
Trip Insurance: CHOOSE ONE: a,b or c
a. I have insurance to cover 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: Arr SXM @ 9:00 pm 1/29, Dpt SKB @ 3:55 pm 2/5
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Saba, St Kitts -

9. Ray aka raymond1969
Payments Summary To Date: $2025
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 Pd
Extra Days/Nights: 1 (staying until Sunday - will book myself)
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes $150 Pd
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver Rec'd, SD Survey Rec'd, SD Ins Summary - Rec'd, EV App Rec'd (received by EV)
Dive Insurance Current: Dan #2170329, expires 2/28 2011.
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight Details: Arrive AA flight 667 on 1/29 12:15PM. Depart AA flight 2052 on 2/6 2:35PM.
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Yes, both.

10 & 11. Joanne aka globefish
Payments Summary To Date: $3127
7nite/5day Pkg Price: $ 1875
Extra Days/Nights: will book myself
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: $ 150 Pd
D/O or S/O: S/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Form Rec'd , EV App Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: NAME OF PROVIDER & POLICY # DAN
Trip Insurance: Choose a, b or c.
a. I have insurance to cover 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: Arr 7:50 am 1/25, Dpt 3:55 pm 2/6
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Saba, St Kitts.
Other: RAB

12. Kim aka fingrabber
Payments Summary To Date: $ 400 + $1475
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 d/o
Extra Days/Nights:none
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: yes
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey Rec'd , SD Ins Summary Rec'd, EV App Rec'd by EV)
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:1/29 AA #729 Arr St Maarten 9:00pm, 2/5 AA #2280 Dpt St Kitts 3:55pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): I am interested in land tours

13. Lee aka leesea
Payments Summary To Date: .$500 + $1000 + $225 + $25
7nite/5day Pkg Price Inc: $ 1875 PD
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: $150 Pd
S/O or D/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Form -Rec'd, EV App Rec'd (Sent to EV)
Dive Insurance Current: DAN Insurance #010395 current
Trip Insurance: b.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Flight Details: Arr 1/29 @ 2:50 pm, Dpt 2/5 @ 3:55 pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Must get to pinnacle off Saba!
Other: Flight Booking Fee $25 PD

14. Mark aka ScubaMark
Payments Summary To Date: $500 + $1270
7nite/5day Pkg Price: $1875 Pd
Extra Days/Nights: not sure
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes $150 Pd (100 cf Tanks if available)
D/O Single Occupancy): D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd SD Insurance Summary: Rec'd EV App Rec'd, (Rec by EV)
Trip Insurance: B (I think)
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: Arr 1/29 @ 3:10 pm, Dpt 2/5 @ 3:55 pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Saba, St Kitts.
Other:

15. Valerie aka Valmuse
Payments Summary To Date: $ 1875
7nite/5day Pkg Price Including any discounts you have qualified for: $
Extra Days/Nights: None
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: $ 150 paid
D/O or S/O (Double or Single Occupancy): D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd SD Ins Form Rec'd, EV App Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: NAME OF PROVIDER & POLICY #
Trip Insurance: Choose a, b or c.
a. I have insurance to cover 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: Arr 1/29 @ 9:00 pm, Dpt 2/5 @ 3:55 pm
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Saba, St Kitts.

16. Annamaria aka - Shark Maiden
Payments Summary To Date: $1875 + $150
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 d/o
Extra Days/Nights: Looking for a female to share hotel in St. Maarten on Jan 28th.
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: Yes Pd
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd, SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary Rec'd, EV App Rec'd (Sent to EV)
Dive Insurance Current: NAME OF PROVIDER & POLICY #
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): working on it
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
Those wanting to participate in SD's Rent-A-Buddy : Yes Paid
Flight Details: Arr 1/29 @1:00 pm, Dpt 2/5 @ 11:40 am
Add'l Tours/Diving (List Out): Tell us if you want the land tours... Saba tour, St Kitts tour
1. Would be interested in learning more about the tours. thanks

17. Matt aka jmfitz
Payments Summary To Date: $ 1875
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $1875 d/o
Extra Days/Nights: no
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: yes pd
D/O or S/O: DO
Documents: SD Waiver - Rec'd SD Survey - Rec'd, SD Ins Summary Rec'd, EV App Rec'd by EV
Dive Insurance Current: DAN # 2157000
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE):
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
Flight Details: Arr 1/29 @ 9:00 pm, Dpt 2/5 @ 3:55 pm

18. Melissa aka yachtagirl
Payments Summary To Date: $ 2045
7nite/5day Pkg Price Including any discounts you have qualified for: $ 1875
Extra Days/Nights:None
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: NO
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver - List when Rec'd SD Survey - List when Rec'd SD Ins Form List when Rec'd
Dive Insurance Current: NAME OF PROVIDER & POLICY #
Trip Insurance: Choose a, b or c.
a. I have insurance to cover 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:
Other: RAB $150 PD

Edited by ScubaPunk, 27 January 2011 - 10:51 AM.

LOOK HERE FOR ONGOING IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATES:

1. 9-22-10 Trip opened up for Premier Member and Above "First Dibs" booking until 9-27-10 Midnight CST.

FAQ - CHECK HERE OFTEN TO AVOID READING ALL THE POSTS IN THIS THREAD!

Q. Why the big deal over trip insurance and when do I have to buy it if I want it?
A. 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 is before the last payment is due so 90 days before the trip UNLESS YOU PAY IN FULL FOR ANY EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS.

Q. I am new to the single divers website and am interested in getting some more information about your trips. I was looking at this trip but have a few questions. 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 55, 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!

Q. Do I need to sign in as a 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.

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 new secure online web payment gateway. Simply click on the CLICK HERE TO PAY SD NOW button in the first post 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 fax # in my signature line. 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 $25 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 $25 fee to your total invoice. We are sorry that we were not able to get air discounts for Bonaire as we have in past years.

Q. Can I get a Rent-A-Buddy for this trip...how does it work? A. Yes you can rent-a-buddy 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 week. 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.

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 use 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 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.

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 tours, impart tips & tidbits about diving in Saba/St Kitts/St Marteen?

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 this 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 is the cost for Rental Equipment?

Rental Equipment:

Full Scuba Package - (does not include computer) $35 per day, $150 per week
Regulator Package - with gauges, octo & inflator $12 per day, $60 per week
Computer - $75 per week
BCD - $12 per day, $60 per week
Full body Wetsuit - $9 per day, $40 per week (3/2)
Hooded Vest - $8 per day, $30 per week (3mm)
Gauge Combo - Pressure & Depth - $5 per day, $25 per week
Compass - $5 per day, $25 per week
Mask & Snorkel - $5 per day, $25 per week
Fins - $20 per week
Dive Light - $20 per week
Laser lights - $13 ea.
Light Sticks - $3 ea.
DIN/Yoke Adaptor (very limited availability) - $20 per week
Pony bottle & Regulator - $20 per day, $50 per week

Edited by ScubaPunk, 13 January 2011 - 11:23 AM.

This trip is NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!!

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

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

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

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

HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:

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

And see you in the Islands!!!

Remember our premiers get first dibs on booking until Sept 29th AND the Early Payment Discount of $100 on d/o or $150 on s/o or $150 each if two people booking the 'sleep together' discount!

I want the Queen S/O....

2. Richard aka ScubaVazz
Payments Summary To Date: $500.00 Deposit (see Kamala)
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $3127-$150 Early booking fee
Extra Days/Nights: Not Sure
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES
D/O or S/O: S/O
Documents: SD Waiver - YES SD Survey - YES SD Ins Summary YES
Dive Insurance Current: Yes, Both DAN and DiveAssure
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): A. I am overinsured (and I am my beneficiary)
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: Pending

Edited by ScubaVazz, 23 September 2010 - 12:12 PM.

REMINDER:

You have until tomorrow Oct 6th to qualify for the early payment discount! That is until midnight CST...thank you! kamala

Kamala,
Per our discussion, please remove me from this trip......I am not really sure what I was thinking but I got the dates messed up and can't do any trips in January or early Feb....not really sure I was thinking at all. Sorry!

Roger Richard...we'll take you off the list. Sorry you will miss this one...you would of loved it! -ww

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

This trip is NOW open to everyone! (With the site going down it lost momentum but the TRIP WILL RUN EVEN IF ITS ONLY ME!)

So come and join me...it will be a blast.... 4 islands in 1 week...you just can't beat it!

Hi Kamala,

I am negotiating with the wife. I would love to go!
Looking into flight cost from Boston.

Nat

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

This trip is NOW open to everyone! (With the site going down it lost momentum but the TRIP WILL RUN EVEN IF ITS ONLY ME!)

So come and join me...it will be a blast.... 4 islands in 1 week...you just can't beat it!

I want the Queen S/O....

2. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish
Payments Summary To Date: $500.00 Deposit
7nite/5.5day Pkg: $3127
Extra Days/Nights: No
Nitrox $150 for Trip Dives: YES
D/O or S/O: S/O
Documents:
Dive Insurance Current: Yes, Both DAN and DiveAssure
Trip Insurance (CHOOSE ONE): a. DiveAssure
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: Pending

Got you on the List, Scott!

Hi Unibrook I hope you can join us! I fortunately got permission from my better half to be able to go so hopefully you will too!

Hey Scott great to have you on the trip! And glad you got that s/o!

PAYMENT UPDATE:

1. Scott aka Cmdr. Clownfish ww got a check for $1895 d/o and SPG payment of $500 towards s/o and $150 for nitrox and cc fees on $650 of $19.50.