#1 TRIP DETAILS: LEMBEH Critter Capital Jan 31-Feb 7, 2025

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DISCOVER LEMBEH CRITTER CAPITAL

 

 
Location: Lembeh, Indonesia
Dates:      January 31-Feb 7, 2025 (arriving at least 1 day prior Jan 30 to Bali to fly to LEMBEH early am if doing Bali sister trip or directly to Manado if not doing the Bali sister trip to acclimate and ensure you and your bags arrive timely before transferring to resort)
Resort:    NAD Lembeh Resort
Dive operator: NAD
Water Temp: 80 - 82°F
Air Temp: 77 - 82 °F
Current: Slight to modest depending on the site
Visibility: 30 to 80 feet
Experience Level: Moderate. You'll need to be very comfortable with your buoyancy so you can get close enough to see the critters but not stir up the bottom when you are done and want to move away. You'll be diving beyond 60 ft and need to be able to control your breathing when seeing amazing things like frogfish, seahorses, octopuses, nudies, etc. We suggest AOW or equivalent or OW with 50+ dives in a good range of different diving conditions. NOTE: We are NOT offering our world famous 'Rent-A-Buddy or Rent-A-Mentor' program but we can hire a limited number of private guide to help you if your diving skills are not quite at the minimum requested. Email trips@singledivers.com to discuss if you can safely and comfortably enjoy these dives.  NOTE: The guides spend their time looking for critters for people to see and take pictures of...not to take care of divers. In fact the dive guide ratio is very low 1 guide to 2 divers so the guide can spend the most time possible looking for the next critter.
 
 
Pricing:
 
DISCOVER LEMBEH CRITTER CAPITAL PKG 2025 PRICING: 

• D/O Diver Beachfront Room with NITROX 17 DIVES $2035 or $1975 CASH 
• S/O Diver Beachfront Room with NITROX 17 DIVES $2807 or  $2725 CASH
• D/O Diver SeaView Bungalow with NITROX 17 DIVES $2384 or  $2314  CASH  
• S/O Diver SeaView Bungalow with NITROX 17 DIVES $2910  or  $2825 CASH

 

 

*NOTE: Single Rooms will be available but very limited. We have agreed that we will book double occupancy first and then book single rooms in the order that they are requested based upon availability of course. So please email us if you will ONLY do a single room in order to do this trip as well as if you are planning both of our land based Indo trips... Bali and/or Lembeh

 
*All prices are per person.
**Cash Discounted Price is given when you select e-check at final checkout.
 

What's Included:
 
PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• NEARLY All inclusive ...meals, diving, lodging! 3 meals a day, snacks, water, coffee, espresso, tea, hot chocolate. Evening dinner on day of arrival, breakfast on day of departure.
• Unlimited boat and shore diving.... perfect for the hard core diver and If you've dove Lembeh before this is nothing like you've done before and if you haven't dove Lembeh...this is how you want to do it!
• Day boat dives, nitrox or air tanks, weights, and world famous 2:1 guest to guide ratio.
• FREE NITROX (must be certified to use nitrox and you must add to the cart when signing up)
• The best array of accommodations levels perfect for DIVING Accommodation with fresh, hot water showers, air-conditioning, wifi.
• A fully decked out and massive camera room... easy gear access and retrieval and super easy access to the boat dock, shore entry and AMAZING CRITTER DIVING!!!
• Delicious food and drinks... all included except for sodas and alcohol
• Exclusive location far from the hustle and bustle of Manado...this is epic Lembeh diving!!!
• Access to the house reef inside a pristine bay that few others dive...a diver's dream for sure!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HOUSE REEF:

• The house reef is open from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm
• Strictly NO GLOVES!
• Photo sticks are allowed but prohibited if you use them to touch healthy coral or live animals
• Maximum of 75 minutes dive time
• Divers must surface with 500 psi or 30 bar in the tank (they do check!)
• Limit yourself to 5 photographs. Then pass the subject on to the next diver. Review photos.
• Shoot again once everyone else has had a turn.
• Please note that the first dive of the trip has to be guided.

 
OPTIONAL - IF WE DO NOT MAKE THE MINIMUMS WE WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY BUT WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP TO SCHEDULE THESE PROPERLY (PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE ON RESORT):

• Traditional Night Boat Dive - 3 people min needed $68 CASH $71 Credit - PLANNING AT LEAST 1 FOR THE WEEK and more if enough interest.
• BlackWater Night Boat Dive - 3 people min needed $75 CASH $78 Credit - PLANNING AT LEAST 1 FOR THE WEEK and more if enough interest.
• Mandarin Fish Mating Night Boat Dive (Only on Saturday night)  - 3 people min needed $68 CASH $71 Credit - PLANNING AT LEAST 1 FOR THE WEEK.
• Manado Airport Transfer $60 CASH each way (3 hr transfer) so add 2 to your cart NOTE: We offer transfers between 7.30 am and 4pm. For guests wishing to travel outside of
  those times please contact SINGLEDIVERS.COM  directly with your needs and we will try to assist with the resort. Arrivals/departures late at night or early in the morning will be subject to an additional $10 surcharge on top of the $60 per person one way transfer fee.
• Massage 1 hr $50 CASH
• RENT-A-GUIDE  $60 CASH per day or $300 per week (can be rented to help with diving skills or as a private spotter...ether way email trips@singledivers.com to confirm as they are extremely limited)
• North/ East Lembeh day trip (additional costs, min. 5 pax)  $50 CASH per person
• Bangka Island day trip (additional costs, min. 5 pax) $50 CASH per person
• Upcharge for cf100 tank TBA
• Laundry fee TBA 

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare to/from BALI (airport code DPS) Indonesia IF DOING BALI FIRST or MDC Manado if only doing Lembeh (let SD.com help you with air booking. We have an air consolidator extremely well connected in this region. Plan to arrive at least 1 day in Bali Jan 30 if you want to fly with the group from Bali to Manado on Jan 31 or arrive in MDC on Jan 31 via alternate routes.
• Add'l days in Manado before the trip begins or ends - SingleDivers.com is booking these FOR EVERYONE AS A GROUP HOTEL. You must let us know fi you are needing a hotel in MDC so we can keep everyone together. We typically book several properties in advance and then monitor to ensure that the quality remains what we decide it to be. This will be a SAFE BUT LOVELY in its own rights hotel but not as glorious as our 'vacation resort' This hotel will be picked for strategic location to the airport, touring, etc. Traffic in Bali if doing the BALI sister trip or Manado if only doing Lembeh can be BRUTAL
• Lunch and dinner in Bali or Manado ON PRE TRIP DAYS except for tour days as they generally include lunch with them if a longer tour.
• Extra night in Bali on Jan 30th if flying to Lembeh from Bali.  Estimated $65 d/o or $130 s/o. If flying to Manado on the 31sr be careful to book flights to arrive during NORMAL TRANSFER HOURS OF 7:30 am and 4pm. Any arrivals outside of these times require special arrangements AND may be subjected to an add'l $10-$15 fee.
• To book your international flights properly and to pick the best internal country flights...ask us to add you to the FLIGHT LOGISTICS PRIVATE CONVERSATION that we created to discuss these options. NOTE: You must be a premier member or above to access this conversation and see all the discussions and questions. If
• Incidentals & personal purchases
• Tips for crew and staff

Discounts & Rebates
 
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:

• When paying in full
• When you first sign up
• 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.)
• Only one (1) coupon code can be used per order.

​​COUPON DATES:

• Pay in full at time of Booking by Sep 15, 2024: for FREE 1 HR MASSAGE off D/O or S/O ALL PACKAGES Use COUPON CODE: 25MDC-MASSAGE-EBD-1)  and MUST PUT MASSAGE IN THE CART
• Pay in full at time of Booking by Oct 1 , 2024: for $25 off D/O or S/OALL PACKAGES Use COUPON CODE: 25MDC25EBD-1)
• Book anytime: Get (1) chance to win a FREE dry bag or $50 coupon off Big Blue lights and products (drawing at resort) 
• Social Media Discounts: 1 chance to win a FREE $50 gift certificate for purchases from anyone of our Corporate Sponsors or SD merchandise for signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND for sharing the FB Trip booking on your page! (Must do all three!) - To enter send an email to trips@singledivers.com with links to your postings along with LEMBEH CRITTERS 24 SOCIAL MEDIA ENTRIES in the title
• Cash Discount: Use our e-check option to pay for your trip and our RED 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 provide proof of service in person at time of check in)
• 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 at the top of the forums . If you are new to the site send an email to admin@singledivers.com to get the password. PLEASE follow the directions on the form for proper submission & processing.) And for those of you who forego your member rebate as a gift back to the club...we TRULY appreciate it! Thank you!
• 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.

Only one (1) coupon code can be used per order

 
Accommodations:
 

DINING

Our supplies are purchased daily and all food is prepared freshly onsite. If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance. We can accomodate almost anything, with enough notice. Dining at NAD is with a long table concept to get everyone talking, but if you prefer your own table just let us know. If you would like a meal for a special occasion this can also be arranged.

 

BAR

We now have a resort bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine, beer or cocktail whilst watching the sunset! Bar ingredients are all of international standard, along with fresh herbs from our greenhouse.

 

RESTAURANT

Our restaurant comfortably seats up to 40 people, although we never likely fill it. We serve most meals buffet style in the open air restaurant, rolling through various Asian dishes and then also adding in pasta, pizza, burgers and other items. 

In August 2017, we opened our new bar as a great addition to the resort. The bar is equipped with lots of power sockets and a rather large widescreen TV, making this the perfect space to edit your pictures, watch presentations or enjoy a particular sporting event. Enjoy the beautiful sunset overlooking the Lembeh Strait together….playing pool with a cold beer, a glass of wine or delicious cocktail.

 

WIFI

We now have Starlink, which is fast and reliable.

 

ROOMS

All our rooms offer ocean view, air-conditioning, hot water, wifi, including full board.

Our resort has only few steps, which makes our layout extremely convenient to get from your room to the restaurant, camera room, bar and floating jetty.  Our stand-alone bungalows are located in a secluded portion of the resort, a short distance away from the main building.

With an impressive view over the bay, suitable for couples who want to spend their evenings sitting on a private deck with the best view in the Straits. All our bungalows feature an additional day room, suitable to be used as small office or for a child. Our beachfront rooms are directly by the beach and pool. Ideal for those who need to be slightly closer to the restaurant, bar and camera room. Twin as well as double beds are available. Adjacent rooms are perfect for groups traveling together.

Shampoo, Conditioner and body soap are provided.

 

OTHER

We now have a small pool and jacuzzi in the garden area, with lots of nice rattan furniture and comfortable cushions. The pool uses salt chlorination, so the water is always in nice condition and does not burn your eyes.

Adjacent to the pool area are some kayaks, free for our guests to use for an afternoon paddle around our bay.

 

Here's a quick list of what you can enjoy during your visit:

• Modern Restaurant & Bar
• Pool
• Air Conditioning
• Free Wi-Fi
• Room safe
• International plugs BUT DO BRING ADAPTERS as now all outlets are Universal.(All camera room outlets are Universal)
• Room Service
• Laundry Service for a fee
• Restaurant IS ALSO "Gluten Fee" and "Special Dietary Needs" friendly. Please email trips@signgledviers.com for details.

 SEAVIEW SUITE/BUNGALOW:

 

 

OCEAN ROOM:

 

 

RESORT RELAXING:

 

 
Travel & Transfer Details:
 
AIRPORT INFO
 

Direct flights from Singapore to Manado (4 times a week with SCOOT) or from Jakarta and Bali (several times a day). Around 45-60 min. by car and boat to the resort on Lembeh Island.

 

IF JOINING THE SD.com BALI sister trip Jan 23-30, 2025:

Getting to BALI (Airport code DPS) for our JAN 23-30, 2025 TRIP can be done most easily though Denpasar Bali (DPS) with numerous flight options on numerous carriers.  SingleDivers.com will set up extra days in Bali (Denpasar airport DPS)  on Jan 30, 2025 to keep everyone safe and facilitate group transfers to the flight early the next morning from Bali to Manado where we will have a 3+hr transfer by car and boat to7 7 7  the resort.

 

On Feb 7 many of us are flying from Manado to Jakarta to head home. Ask to be added to the International Flight Discussion and Details private message so you can see what others are doing how to figure out the best flight options internationally and domestically inside of Indonesia.  NOTE: SingleDivers.com has hired an air consolidator to book our internal country flights so when frequent changes occur..and they will and they have already... we do not have to worry about it..they do all the work.
 

IF JUST DOING LEMBEH...YOUR OPTIONS FOR MEETING US IN MANADO:

Options for getting there:

• Fly to Bali (DPS) to arrive Jan 30 and overnight in the group hotel the rest of us are using that SD.com is setting up and then fly to Manado MDC on the 31st early in the am. The flight to MDC is set up by SD.com so we have higher luggage allowances.   
• You fly from your home airport to arrive in MDC Manado on the 31st. Try to arrive during normal pick up hours to avoid an after hours fee.

Ticket pricing: Approx $900-1100 round trip from most places.

• SingleDivers.com has an expert air consolidator for this region. Please let us know how they can help you. We want to have people flying in groups together for safety and security and if going to LEMBEH with us after the Bali trip we will get HIGHER LUGGAGE ALLOWANCES. i.Ask to be added to the LEMBEH FLIGHT DISCUSSION PRIVATE MESSAGE we started earlier this year.
• After you make your international flight reservation, please  EMAIL to trips@singledivers.com your flight arrival/departure information as received from your airline carrier. Airport pickup and transfer service is arranged based on this. 

 
VISA / PASSPORT INFORMATION
 
Please note that A U.S. passport valid for at least 6-months from the date of entry is required to enter Indonesia. Though not required by law, some travelers have reported difficulty departing Indonesia using a passport with less than six months of validity beyond the date of departure. A visa is not required, but tourists must provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. citizens are encouraged to carry a photocopy of their U.S. passports with them at all times, so that if questioned by local officials proof of identity and U.S. citizenship are readily available. For other global citizens, please review Indonesian visa requirements posted on the Internet.  Everyone, please kindly refer to Indonesia's Department of
Foreign Affairs website: www.imigrasi.go.id
 
TRIP INSURANCE:
 
Trip Insurance is REQUIRED on this trip! TRIP insurance is RELATIVELY inexpensive. Even if you have insurance that you think covers your tripit 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 liveaboard 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. )
 
 
Diving & Itinerary:
 

DIVING THE LEMBEH STRAIT – WELCOME TO THE CRITTER DIVE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!

 

Diving the Lembeh Strait is something that all divers should try at least. These black sand bays and coral outcrops hold an outstanding amount of marine life. Especially if you are an underwater photographer, the Lembeh Strait should be on your “must visit list”. Likely multiple times!

Divers visiting Lembeh are likely to see a vast list of must-see critters. Frogfish, Rhinopias, a huge array of Nudibranchs and Octopus, the Blue-Ringed Octopus and Mimic Octopus, being a highlight. Lembeh is not just muck diving though! We explore all over the island and beyond to find some of the best reef diving in South East Asia.

 

BOATS

On the boat we have numbered towels, water, tea, coffee (just ask for a cool box if you want cold soft drinks), snacks, first aid kit, GPS, camera rinse tanks, emergency oxygen and a toilet.  And two of the best crew you can find! Inside our boats is NON-SMOKING. Smokers sit on the roof so please bring sun cream. We do not anchor on dive sites, and we do not carry anchors on our boats as standard.
 
EFR TRAINING

We train all our boat men and dive guides First Aid. They are refreshed once a year as standard, where we also bring in staff from other areas of the resort to join in the fun. We use SSI for our training materials and have two Resuscitation Dolls on site.

TIPS FOR DIVING IN LEMBEH

The Lembeh Strait is also famous for people carrying pointing sticks, pokey sticks, Lembeh sticks or whatever else you want to call them. In the right hands these are invaluable tools. Trained guides will coax unusual critters out of their hiding place for the divers to take photographs. It is imperative that the animals are put back to where they came from to avoid stress (and the running off). Animals that have been stressed will move, so it is difficult to find them again on your next dive! And people often want to revisit a site to get better pictures. Whichever operator you dive with and in any muck dive environment, please remind the guides to ensure the critters are well looked after!

PHOTOGRAPHIC ETIQUETTE

Photographic etiquette is also an important thing on muck dives. Often first timers are so over-whelmed that they end up taking 200 photos on a single dive. A better way would be to take less photos, but better quality ones. During your stay and if you feel you are ‘machine gunning’ the critters with your flash, please feel free to ask some of the staff/ management for advise on how to get some better shots. Excessive flashing has not been proven to kill critters, but it certainly cannot do them any good. With up to 9 boats a day hitting some of the Lembeh dive sites, for sure the fish get a headache! So remember: Stop, Look, Think, Shoot! No one needs 10+ photos of the same frogfish in the same position using the same settings

 

VIDEO “DIVING IN LEMBEH – TIPS & TECHNIQUES”

We’ve put together a little video with helpful tips and tricks to make diving in Lembeh even more enjoyable and fun for everyone!

PROPOSED ITINERARY...still be finalized:   
 
While OUR personal "LEMBEH CRITTER CAPITAL TRIP" may vary due to weather and conditions, the outline below will give you a good feel for the exciting 7-10 days in store for us! KEEP CHECKING BACK AS MANY ACTIVITIES ARE STILL BEING LINED UP FOR THIS AMAZING TRIP OF FUN IN THE SUN AND CRITTERS IN THE SEA!!!
 
INCLUDED ITINERARY (REVISED FOR NEW DATES)    OPTIONAL EXTRAS are in RED (With the optional pricing as well)
 
Flight Day FROM BALI or arrival into MANADO Jan 31, 2025  -Allow at least 2 days prior to the day you wish to arrive to factor in transit time of over 28 hrs and international date line PLEASE ASK SINGLEDIVERS.COM for help to be sure you travel the correct days... if arriving the 31 most of you will start flying the 29TH. So to arrive with1 day buffer on the 30th you will need to start flying the 28th)
 
Days PRIOR to Jan 31, 2025 - We suggest you arrive no later than Jan 30 IF GOING THRU BALI so you have at least 1 day of buffer IN BALI and can travel with the group to LEMBEH.  If you wish to arrive earlier let us know so we can get you into the group hotel and help with tours etc:  We have set up 1+ days in Bali to break up the trip and/or fly directly to another city in Indonesia if required. This strip has a buffer hotel close to tours and the airport to avoid a 4-5 hr commute to the main hotel AFTER flying for 30+ hr or longer if you've had flight details. Then we will travel as a group to the resort hotel. While at the 'buffer hotel' we will do some touring and resting so we can fully enjoy our dive vacation!

 

ACTIVITIES:  We will set up tours for anyone arriving early so you can maximized your diving while at the resort. Most choose to use this extra day to relax and get caught on sleep so as to fully enjoy their epic trip. We have phenomenal tour guides we've worked with for years. If there is something you really want to do... simply let us know and we can get it done with vetted guides and better service.
 
DAY 1 : 31 Jan 2025

• Arrival at resort in Lembeh via group from Bail if doing Bali first or just meeting the group and then transfer from airport via car and boat to the hotel where we will Check in 
• We should arrive early enough to get Orientation and sizing of any rental equipment  done
• Diving/Snorkeling/Free Diving Courtesy Check Dive  (is required)
• Social "Meet & Greet" Cocktails & Canapes at resort      

DAY 2 - 02 Feb 2025  to 05 Feb 2025

• Breakfast at Resort  
• Diving consist of 3 boat dives daily and unlimited shore diving as desired.   The first shore dive must be with a guide and after that you can dive with a buddy at your leisure.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included in your package along with coffee, tea, water. (Sodas and alcohol are extra)
• Prefer a spa treatment? Be sure to arrange a massage before heading home.
• Prefer to do more touring and sight seeing? Tours are offered regularly and range from half to full day options. 

Optional; Traditional Boat night dive $68 per person min 3 needed to go. Optional BlackWater Boat Night Dive  min 3 to go $75 per person. And optional Mandarin FIsh Mating dive $68 but only on Saturday

 

DAY 6  - 06 Feb 2025

• Breakfast. lunch, and dinner as usual. You can add some diving in the am, relax, pack, tour or spa your way thru your last full day of the trip.    
• NOTE: Thursday the day before is TIP DAY THURSDAY where we collect the group tip to reward the stellar service we've received all week.

DAY 7 - 07 Feb 2025

• Breakfast at Resort    
• Log Book Signing    
• HOME BOUND MEMBERS:  Your check out will vary based upon the time of your flight(s) home. You will be approx 3 hrs from the airport or more with traffic. So be careful NOT to choose a flight in the early hours of Feb 7 or most of the 6th would be lost and you'll pay an after hours fee. You also need to be at the airport AT LEAST 3 HRS BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT.

A TYPICAL DAY SCHEDULE:

6.30 Breakfast
7.30 Departure for 2 morning boat dives (snacks/ drinks during surface interval)
12.15 Lunch at the resort
14.00 Departure for 1 afternoon boat dive
16.00 Snacks
16.30 Mandarin Fish Dive (only on Saturdays, minimum 3 pax so we will set this up in advance prior to the trip)
17.45 Night Dive (minimum 3 pax)
18.00 Black Water Night Dive (minimum 3 pax)
19.15 Dinner

 

DIVING 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 liftsit 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. )
Alternatively you can also use....
 
Diver's Alert Network: Please use our reference number when ordering: ID1603080   (This only works if you are a new first time DAN member.)
 

Experience Required & Training/Workshops:

• Minimum Certification / 'LEMBEH CRITTER CAPITAL' diving is open to MOST levels of certification OW (with experience) and up, so nearly any experience level.  If unsure you MUST EMAIL TRIPS@SINGLEDIVERS.COM to discuss. Best for divers who are comfortable with slight currents, able to stay off the bottom and not silt things up, some diving beyond 60 ft and able to control your breathing when seeing amazing things show up. We suggest AOW or equivalent or OW with 50+ dives in a good range of different diving conditions. NOTE: The rent a buddy program IS NOT AVAILABLE on this trip. All new divers MUST check with trips@singledivers.com prior to this trip to ensure its a great fit for you.
• 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!  Its always nice to get certified in Paradise. Let us help you do this!  Email trips@singledivers.com for 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 becomes . 
 
Payment Details:
 
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
 PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

• The non-refundable* deposit listed below is due when signing up *(dep can be recovered via trip insurance or by selling spot. If spot is sold and the full dep used to entice someone to take the spot a cancellation fee to cover administrative fees will be charged)

 

Beachfront Diver D/O:

 Initial Deposit: $1030
  9/20/2024          550
10/20/2024          455
 

Beachfront Diver S/O:

 Initial Deposit: $1545
  9/20/2024          650
10/20/2024          612

 

Seaview Diver D/O:

 Initial Deposit: $1545
  9/20/2024          500
10/20/2024          339
 

Seaview Diver S/O:

 Initial Deposit: $1545
  9/20/2024          850
10/20/2024          515

 

 
Note: Trip must be paid in full 90 days prior to departure. Extras must also be paid in full 45 days prior i.e., Nitrox, extra nights etc. IF YOU NEED EXTRA TIME LET US KNOW! (Note that to add an extra to the trip you must pay for it when you add it.)
 
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
 
SingleDivers.com uses a secure payment gateway fully integrated into our online booking system that allows you to pay for trips or merchandise using the following payment options:

• An online e-check that debits your checking account automatically without having to mail in a check or having your bank mail a check from your account
• An online credit card transaction that eliminates the need to fill to fill our a credit card authorization form.  (Note int'l cards please use AA as your *STATE* designation and 12345 as your zipcode and the charge should go thru. Please also note that we only can accept MC and Visa

PRICING INFORMATION:
 
SingleDivers.com provides its members with pricing that reflects all possible savings available including discounts from our over 10,000 member buying clout. We offer a CASH DISCOUNT that is always in BOLD RED LETTERS along with our regular pricing for easier comparison of all possible savings. The cash discount will be taken at the time of payment when you choose the "e-check" option.
 

HOW TO PAY:

• As you sign up for a trip you will add either the trip deposit amount or the full trip price to the shopping cart. You can also add any extras you wish to purchase but you will have to pay for them whenever you sign up for them. So if you are not ready to pay for nitrox now but want us to know you will be adding it to your order...please use the comment box to let us know ultimately what you are signing up for and any other special concerns you have or information you want us to know. Just understand we will not show you listed as doing something until it is paid for.
• When you are ready to pay for the extras you want you will click on the BOOK NOW button for the trip you are on and select the add-on(s) that you wish to pay for, add them to your cart and then check out. Depending on the trip you may need to click on the purple TAKE ME TO THE ADD-ON'S BOX. You will then either pay via e-check or credit card depending on whether you want a discount for cash or prefer the convenience of payment over time.
• When its time to make a progress payment you will click on MY TRIPS under TRIPS on the main menu. You will see "Make a Payment" under PAYMENTS in the upper right. Then choose what you are paying for and complete your payment.
• After each order you place with us you will receive an email order and payment confirmation. If you do not receive these TWO email confirmations (one showing the order at full price and one showing what was debited from your account including the cash discount) check in MY PAYMENTS to see if the payment was successful. If you do not see the payment in your My Trips then MAKE THE PAYMENT AGAIN. You will always get an order confirmation email every time you attempt an email but you will ONLY get a Payment Confirmation email when your payment was successful. If you need assistance please email .
• The MY PAYMENTS section is located under the PAYMENTS option found in the upper right of the MY TRIPS area of our site which is found under the TRIPS tab in the main menu.

IN GENERAL:

• Only payments received via our secure online payment gateway/portal will be accepted and will qualify for early payment discounts. (So check before you book for any discounts you may qualify for as they can not be applied after booking.)
• If you are unable to use the gateway please provide a complete description of the problem/error you are encountering INCLUDING A SCREEN CAPTURE of the error in an email to trips@singledivers.com.
• If International/ Non-US Clients and your credit card payment does not work, either use AA as the state and 12345 as the zip or please use our traditional written credit authorization form to submit your credit card payment. To receive this form send an email to trips@singledivers.com.

Insurance, Documentation & T&C's:
 
INSURANCE

 

DIVE Insurance is required on all trips - GET THE DELUXE POLICY! 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. )

Alternatively you can also use....
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 REQUIRED on this trip! TRIP insurance is peace of mind that you will not lose your entire trip costs when things are 'normal' and life interferes. Cheaper policies usually only cover 'medical' so ensure that your policy has adequate coverage for the price of your trip. If getting CFAR coverage aka 'CANCEL FOR ANY REASON' you must get it within 24 hrs of signing up for a 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 liveaboard 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. )
 
DOCUMENTATION

All SingleDivers.com trips require necessary documentation to facilitate booking your trip and/or making it a better experience for you.  Once you complete your documents online our automated system will take the information from your last trip with us and fill out your new trip forms for you. You then add any missing information and/or change anything that is no longer current. You will find the forms you need to complete under MY TRIPS which you will find under TRIPS in the main menu across the top of the site. Since each trip requires a unique set of docs, please choose the correct trip from your "My Trips" drop down and then complete the forms required for that trip. Some trips will also ask you to complete the resort or liveaboard's forms as well.  

The AIR AUTHORIZATION FORM is only required when you are having SingleDivers.com book air for you but this includes air that is part of the trip pkg price. 

Not all of our forms are online as they are either infrequently used or being phased out. If you need a form that is not in our online directory, send an email to trips@singledivers.com and ask for the form you need.
 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

All SingleDivers.com trips require:

• You complete the necessary documentation as referenced above for each trip you sign up to take with us. A $75 document fee will be applied if you fail to submit your online and uploaded documents withing 21 days* of signing up for a trip or within 3 days if signing up within 45 days of departure. NOTE THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO AIRFARE UNLESS SIGNING UP WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEPARTURE.  *Remember the Forms can be edited at any time up to 30 days prior to departure with updates such as insurance purchase/renewal, change of address, even preferences for rooming and diving so there is no reason to delay your initial Forms submissions.  This enables us to meet the reporting deadlines imposed by our suppliers.
• SingleDivers.com LLC reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
• You read all the trip details before booking and commit to being responsible for 'post trip booking follow up' via use of our TRIP PM, FORUM DISCUSSIONS  and in some cases emails. You commit to ask us how to use these tools if uncertain and commit to keeping your premier membership dues current and email on file current so we can contact you. Our tools require your dues and email to be current to work.They also require that you log into the PM system from time to time as the emailed courtesy copies are not reliable nor do they transmit pictures or embedded documents.  Any delays/expenses/issues due to lack of trip information will be borne by the trip goer and NOT SingleDivers.com as we regularly and routinely use these tools to communicate extensively with you. If you are not hearing from us it means you are not using the tools we have in place or are experiencing technical issues so YOU MUST. Email trips@singledivers.com for help.
• You have read the EXPERIENCE REQUIRED & TRAINING/WORKSHOPS information in the online trip details to ensure that you are able to safely and comfortably meet the requirements of the trip. Please contact to further discuss any questions you have about attending one of our trips. We often accept students who would not otherwise meet the stated trip requirements because they are taking a class that will then enable them to meet the trip specifications and they will be diving with an instructor or dive master during the dives.
• We require Dive Insurance for all dives and trips. Please see the online trip details under INSURANCE for more information.
• We NOW require Trip Insurance due to post covid travel instability. We now have you make an 'Insurance Declaration' during the booking process allowing you to tell us if you have insurance already that covers this trip, or you will buy insurance to cover this trip or you will 'self insure' accepting all risks including loss of all monies paid and you will hold Kamala Shadduck, and SingleDivers.com's associates, partners, suppliers, volunteers and/or employees  harmless.
• In the event of cancellation, your trip insurance will be your first line of defense. Secondary remedies include some rights afforded to you based upon when you have to cancel your trip in writing. Please see THIS link for full additional trip cancellation details.
• Please read THIS link for our Guaranteed Double Occupancy Policy, Rooming Policies, Payment Terms, the "Ex" Rule etc

Edited by WreckWench, 16 September 2024 - 06:18 PM.

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