Who's Going?
1. Kamala aka WW of course! - Dallas, TX - (pd/air/S-S) - Technical
2. Mike aka Bubski - (dep) - ?
3. Stan aka Desert_Diver - (pd/Nitrox)
Checks in the mail...
2. Bill aka OTWdiver - Technical
3. ncdiver43 - Techncial
4. gdive - Technical
5. scubabjs
Interested!
1. SonnyBeaches
Full Details below:
Come join us for a Wreck and Reef Fantasy in the Spice Capital of the World and Home of the Carribean Titanic...the Bianca 'C' sunk in the shallow waters off beautiful Grenada teeming with abundant marine life, pristine reefs and corals, and viturally untouched by Hurricane Ivan. (The damage was on the leeward side of the island opposite of where all the diving is!)
We will be staying at a lovely resort True Blue Bay with full service inhouse dive shop and dive boats conveniently docked at the hotel. True Blue took minor damage from the storm and has already rebuilt and remodeled that which was damaged to even nicer accommodations than when I was there last September. And speaking of last September...I was not only able to set up this fantastic dive trip for SingleDivers.com but I was part of a underwater story written on Grenada that is featured this month in the Winter 2004 issue of WreckDiving Magazine. You'll see my blond mugshot several places in the article which I've also attached for everyone to read more about the absolutely fabulous diving in Grenada.
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Although the article talks about the wrecks of Grenada...they are VERY easy diving for all diving skills....fully encrusted which means that they are prettier than many of the traditional reefs yet they represent only a fraction of the diving available in Grenada!
This will be a limited space trip...only 16 spots...once the spots are full they are full and it is doubtful we can get more space so don't wait too long to sign up for this one! We'll need at least 7 tech divers for the 'all Bianca C' diving option if you are interested!
Note: Recreational Divers will be on a separate boat from the technical divers.
The Package:
September 16-23, 2006 (Sat to Sat)
This is a very unique opportunity to see a pristine diving destination that has full amenities and infrasture due to its active spice trade and medical university yet has only recently been 'discovered' and becoming popular for its diving. Grenada diving is what Cozumel and other destinations used to be! We'll have optional land tours where you can tour the nutmeg processing factory...the nutmeg farms and countryside...the beautiful waterfalls...and other island offerings! They are well worth it and allow you to really experience the ambiance of the island. You can also extend your trip beyond 7 days as well as add additional diving to your package!
And if you are a technical diver... you'll think you are in diving heaven diving on the Bianca C...the Carribbean Titanic in 165 ft of water to the sand...130 to the deck. If you want to explore her...you'll get 2 dives a day on her with a total of 4 80cf tanks (2 per dive that you can band together with travel bands). Stages with 40% 02 are avail and there may be some limited supply of 80's with 50-100% but we won't know that until closer to the charter date. Diving profiles will only be limited by your experience and training so come and enjoy this unique opportunity to dive the fabulous wreck inside and out!
The Specs:
Diving is with Aquanauts Grenada and we'll be staying at click here for True Blue Bay Resort . See full package details below these summaries.
7 nights/4 days Diving/8 boat dives + 1 free wreck dive/Going away dinner/Island Tour/Breakfast Daily/Taxes (Land Package Only**): $1057 recreational diver d/o & $1177 Bianca C tech diver option d/o $767 non-diver d/o
Optional Add-on's:
Single Room Upgrade: $67 per night or $469 for 7nites;
Extra Night Stay Hotel Room S/O: $134 extra night D/O: $67 (if we can arrange a roommate for you)
Additional Afternoon (1) tank dive: $42 per dive
Nitrox: $6 per tank for house mix of 30%
$10 per tank for any other mix
Nutmeg Factory, Chocolate Factory, Island and Waterfall Tours available for afternoon sight seeing options for a resonable fee of: $ Being Negotiated
T-Shirt Color Upgrade: The trip comes with a white SD t-shirt which can be upgraded to black or grey for $10 subject to availability.
EXTRA RECREATIONAL DIVE PACKAGES
1 Tank Dive US$ 42
2 Tank Dive US$ 75
4 Tank Dives US$ 148
Discounts:
1. SingleDiver.com Premier Membership Rebate after the trip <$25>
2. Early Bird Booking Discount if paid in full by 7/31/06 <$50>
3. Note: Prices reflect a cash discount. If paying via paypal please add 3% processing fee.
Deposit Information:
1. Payment in full by 7/31/06 receives $50 off the trip price for early bird booking and payment and as always premier and charter members recieve an additional $25 member rebate.
2. To secure a spot on this limited availability trip either payment in full or a $200 deposit must be rec'd or the spot you hope to have may be taken by another diver. Unless arrangements are made prior with me, missing a deposit deadline can cause your spot to be released to another customer.
3. Deposit Schedule:
a. $200 due at booking
b. 50% of trip total due Aug 1st or $
c. 50% of trip less $200 or Bal of trip due August 15th
Payment Information:
Please add 3% if paying via paypal. (We are not able to accept credit cards directly at this time only via paypal.)
If paying via paypal go to www.PayPal.com and send payment to SingleDivers.com email = kamala@singledivers.com Be sure to include your address, contact number and screen name as well as the trip name you are sending money for in the details section.
If paying via check or money order, please send payment with screen name & trip name on memo line on the check made out to SingleDivers.com LLC to:
SingleDivers.com LLC
Attn: Kamala Shadduck
3957 Gaspar Ste#200
Dallas, TX 75220
214-350-7003
kamala@singledivers.com
SD Trip Payment Update:
1. Effective August 1, 2005 our new legal name is SingleDivers.com LLC
2. Please make all checks payable to SingleDivers.com LLC.
3. Effective August 15th, all checks will be deposited electronically and/or redeposited electronically if necessary. This will accelerate the clearance time of your funds enabling quicker crediting to your account.
4. As of August 15th: Returned checks are subject to a service fee, as permitted by law. We may electronically collect returned checks, service charges and other applicable charges. For more information, call Collect More Checks
877-521-3513
How to Book a Spot on this Trip:
1. Post a post in the thread that you plan to join us. We'll then put your name on the 'check in the mail' list.
2. Fill out the trip rooming & diving survey which you'll find under "Stuff you need to know for ALL SingleDivers.com trips & activities!"
or click here to link to it.
3. Send your deposit for the trip and/or monies due based upon the payment schedule posted above and payment options. If you need to make special arrangements about payments with me please contact me and I'll gladly work with you.
* INCLUDED in 7nite/5 day LAND ONLY package:
• 7 nights at the beautiful yet ultra friendly True Blue Bay Resort with resturant and world famous Stuart's Bar on premises!
• 4 days diving 2 tanks dives with Aquanauts Grenada on premises
• 1 FREE Wreck dive (day to be determined)
• Airport transfers to and from airport and hotel
• Welcome Cocktail on day of arrival
• SD.com famous "Meet & Greet"
• Welcome Party including Cocktails, Beverages and Food
• SD.com H20 Happy Hours (full details to come!)
• Full Continental Breakfast Daily Included. (Menu items are also available for a charge.)
• End of Trip Oceanside Departure Dinner sponsored by SD at the Aquarium 4 Star Restaurant
• White SD T-Shirt typically with funny saying on the back commemorating the trip!
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
NOT Included:
• Airfare*, Airport Taxes, Departure Taxes approx $20, Personal Incidentals, or Meals other then the Departure Dinner
*Call/email for BULK or CHARTER airfare from YOUR city!
Air is averaging $500 to $600
To check air on your own...AA, USAir, Air Canada and Air Jamaica are the primary carriers to the island.
Meals: Breakfast is included daily as well as heavy appetizers one evening and a full departure dinner our last night. Food is very reasonably priced in Grenada and we will dine at a number of very inexpensive yet delicious venues while on the island.
Hotel Information: True Blue Bay Resort has a wonderful sense of casual Caribbean style. The beautiful teak furniture and bright Caribbean colors gives their accommodations a wonderful scent of the tropics and an elegant sense of comfort . Let these rooms be your little hideaway after a day of Caribbean adventures. At sunset open your balcony door and prepare yourself to see the dramatic colors of one of those Caribbean sunset skies. You have a choice of twin beds or a king size four-poster bed if opting for a Single Room. The rooms are all fully air conditioned, have phone, cable TV, fully equipped kitchenettes and balconies overlooking the bay and the infinity pool.
Hotel Amenities
Baggage check
Beach view & Lagoon view
Entertainment
Gift Shop
Handicap accessible
Health club facilities
Infinity Pool
Lounges/Bars - 1
Restaurants on premises - 1
Safety deposit box in Lobby
Dedicated Guest Computer for internet access; we can also send faxes, print and make photo copies.
Recreation:
Bike rental
Moped rental
Swimming pools - 2
Water sports available on premises (two Hobie cats and a selection of kayaks to go sailing or paddling in the bay).
Dive Shop
Location/Transportation: Downtown location - 1 mile from downtown
Miles from airport - 3
Miles from beach - short boat or car ride. Harbor & Ocean views
Parking
Beach Club with private pier
Miscellaneous Information:
Hotel has ample facilities for scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and water sports
Trip Insurance Information:
Click here for free trip insurance quote and/or to buy it online.
1. You can obtain trip insurance for the Land package price or add in your airfare even if not obtaining the air via SD.com.
2. You can add an additional waiver for Supplier Default which means if the airline or the hotel or SD.com goes out of business before your trip that you are protected.
3. You can add an additional waiver for Pre-Existing Condition exclusion which means if you have an active pre-existing condition it will be waived should it flare up and cause you problems on your trip.
4. This insurance can be used for diving as well as non-diving vacations.
Here is a sample quote for me on the land portion of the trip only. As you can see it is very inexpensive for lots of coverage! -ww
Your custom standard quote is: $40.79
Your custom quote with Supplier Default and Pre-Existing Condition is: $59.48
(This adds Supplier Default coverage and a Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Waiver , for an additional $18.69.)
Initial Trip Deposit Date = Use May 1 as your trip insurance deposit date.
Review Your Coverages Insurance Coverage Maximum Limit Per Person Maximum Limit Per Policy:
Trip Cancellation $775.00
Trip Interruption $1,162.50
Travel Delay $1,000.00
Baggage Delay $200.00
Baggage and Personal Effects $1,000.00
Air Flight Accident $100,000.00
Damage to Your Rental Car
(Call for availability) N/A or up to $25,000
Medical or Dental Expense $50,000.00
Emergency Assistance
(Emergency Medical Transportation) $250,000.00
This plan also includes:
Emergency Assistance Services
CSA's comprehensive Emergency Assistance Services are included with each policy. The services include pre-travel advice, medical and legal referral, emergency cash transfer, lost ticket and passport assistance, and emergency prescription refill assistance.