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DISCOVER TRUE BALI LUXURY

 

 
Location: Northeastern Bali, Indonesia
Dates:      January 23-30, 2025 (arriving at least 1 day prior to acclimate and ensure you and your bags arrive timely before transferring to resort)
Resort:    AlamBatu Beach Bungalow Resort
Dive operator: AlamBatu
Water Temp: 82 - 85°F
Air Temp: 77 - 82 °F
Current: Slight to modest depending on the site
Visibility: 60 to 90 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 40-50+ 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.
  

 
 
 
Pricing:
 
DISCOVER TRUE LUXURY BALI PKG 2025 PRICING:  

• D/O Diver / Non Diver  $2050 Cash  2112 Credit
• S/O Diver* / Non Diver $2850 Cash  2936 Credit  - email trips@singledivers.com

*NOTE: Single Rooms will be available but 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 coures. 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 (Lembeh will open in a few days)

 
*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 ... PURE & TOTAL LUXURY!!! 
• Unlimited boat and shore diving...or massages or tours... perfect for the hard core diver all the way to the non-diver and EVERYTHING in between! If you've done Bali this is nothing like you've done before and if you've not done Bali...this is how you want to do it!
• FREE NITROX (must add to the cart when signing up)
• Luxurious accommodations yet perfect for DIVING...and all non diving activities!
• 2 large camera rooms... easy gear access and retrieval and super easy access to the boat dock, shore entry and WORLD CLASS DIVING!!!
• One of only a tiny number of resorts on the island with a dock to enter and exit the boats.. and a 15 minute boat ride to the Tulamben Liberty ship wreck* which is even more spectacular, safer and far more enjoyable off a boat vs shore access.
• Delicious food and drinks... all included except for sodas and alcohol
• Cultural entertainment during the week
• Exclusive location far from the hustle and bustle of the major cities of Bali...this is the REAL DEAL!!!
• Access to many pristine sites that no one else dives... a diver's dream for sure!

*USAT Liberty was a United States Army cargo ship torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-66 in January 1942 and beached on the island of Bali, Indonesia. She had been built as a Design 1037 ship for the United States Shipping Board in World War I and had served in the United States Navy in that war as animal transport USS Liberty (ID-3461). She was also notable as the first ship constructed at Federal Shipbuilding, Kearny, New Jersey. In 1963 a volcanic eruption moved the ship off the beach, and Liberty's wreck is now one of the most popular and iconic dive sites in Bali.
 
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 - 2 people min needed $50 CASH $52 Credit - PLANNING AT LEAST 1 FOR THE WEEK and more if enough interest.
• BlackWater Night Boat Dive - 2 people min needed $60 CASH $62 Credit - PLANNING AT LEAST 1 FOR THE WEEK fand more if enough interest.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare to/from BALI (airport code DPS) Indonesia (let SD.com help you with air booking. We have an air consolidator extremely well connected in this region. We will set up one to several days in Bali as a group before the trip starts to acclimate, and get you and your luggage collected before transferring to the trip resort.  AND we will book the incountry flights if going to LEMBEH or coming from RAJA to ensure everyone arrives in time for the group flights etc.)
• Add'l days in Bali before the trip begins or ends - SingleDivers.com is booking these FOR EVERYONE AS A GROUP HOTEL. We typically book several properties in advance and then monitor to ensure that the quality remains what we desire 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 is BRUTAL
• Lunch and dinner in Bali 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 or home on Jan 31.  Estimated $65 d/o or $130 s/o. If flying home on the 30th be careful to book flights late in the evening or early in the am on Jan 31 so you do not have to pay for a private transfer from the resort hotel and leave brutally early many hours in advance to avoid traffic.
• Possible Fuel surcharges applied approx 30 days prior to arrival due to chaotic nature of fuel prices (Since we are suing the 2025 pricing we do not expect any fuel surchargest)
• Incidentals & personal purchases
• Tips for crew and staff
• Rental equipment for Bali land based trip: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, ABC equipment are each $5USD per day, Dive computer $10USD per day, Dive Torch $10USD per day, Full Equipment Package (excluding computer & torch) $16USD per day

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 1, 2024: for $75 off D/O or S/O DELUXE(Use COUPON CODE: 25DPS75EBD-1)
• Pay in full at time of Booking by Oct 1 , 2024: for $25 off D/O or S/O DELUXE(Use COUPON CODE: 25DPS25EBD-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 BALI LUXURY 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:
 
 Here's a quick list of what you can enjoy during your visit:

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

 

 
Travel & Transfer Details:
 
AIRPORT INFO
 
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)  to keep everyone safe and facilitate group transfers to the resort hotel.
 
Options for getting there:

• Fly daily to Bali (DPS) and overnight for 1 or more days to recover from the bulk of the fights and then transfer as a group to the resort on Jan 23. We will be doing our check out dives that afternoon or having your fist massage or even start exploring.

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.
• After you make your reservation, please  EMAIL to trips@singledivers.com your flight arrival/departure information in the booking template. Airport pickup and transfer service is arranged based on this. If you would like SingleDivers.com to research and/or book your INTERNATIONAL  airfare ticket for you, we will be happy to do so for a $35 research & booking fee.

 
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.
 
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:
 

 
The alamBatu house reef, situated directly off the resort, is a wonderful and mostly untouched reef of over 800 meters. The coral diversity varies from soft corals, black corals, table corals and gorgonians up to 2 meters in diameter. The corals shelter a fantastic underwater world with many schools of fish (including juvenile barracudas, snappers), reef sharks, sea horses, harlequin shrimps and other critters.
 
With a bit of luck you can also see dolphins, pilot whales and ocean sunfish passing by.
 
 
The USS Liberty has put north Bali - specifically, the small village of Tulamben - firmly on the scuba diving map. Correctly named the USAT Liberty, this site attracts excited divers from far and wide, all drawn by the promise of exploring one of Indonesia's best and most accessible shipwrecks.
 

The USS Liberty is rightly considered one of the best wreck dives in the entire world, and it's surprisingly accessible. Today, this vessel lies roughly 40-metres from the shore, with its bow pointing approximately due north. At its shallowest point, the wreck is roughly three-metres deep or 12ft, whilst the deepest sections lie at almost 30-metres or 97ft, where parts of the super structure and debris can be found scattered on the sandy bottom. Some sections of the vessel's port side and hull have been buried by sand in the shallows but the vertical remains of what was the Liberty's deck and superstructure, as well as parts of the engine room, hold and bow section can all be explored. In fact, whilst the wreck is 'only' 120-metres long or over 360ft, the site can be explored again and again as there is so much to see, particularly in terms of the abundant encrusting life and diversity of fish.
 
The rudder is now missing but divers can swim through a gap where it used to be, then along the hull past a series of portholes and towards the remains of the Liberty's upper decks. At around 25-metres or 82 ft lies some fallen superstructure with the stern gun still in place. Heading north, divers swim past a winch with steel cables, a collapsed bulkhead and the remains of the engine room where the shape of boilers and gears can still be made out beneath the coral and corrosion. Further still along the deeper section of the wreck lies more debris scattered on the sandy bottom at around 30-metres or 100ft, plenty of wreckage with some incredible soft coral and even toilets and showers which can be investigated.
 

Divers then reach the break in the hull where large metal plates lie scattered on the bottom. At the bow section beyond the split, there are several swim-throughs and overhangs beneath the remains of more superstructure and several booms. These are all filled with beautiful soft corals, gorgonian fans and big tubastrea colonies. On the foredeck the shape of the gun can still be made out at around 20-metres  or 65ft , well hidden beneath a barrel sponge and plenty of soft corals.
 
At the end of the wreck, the anchor chain can be seen lying on the sand at 30metres or or 100ft. From this point, it is time to turn towards the shore and back around the shallow side of the bow section. Here the hull has almost completely disappeared beneath a heavy covering of hard corals and sponges that hide much of the original surface. Divers then pass back across the break and can enter the hold, a 'room' filled with vertical columns – perfect for shooting natural light silhouettes of divers as they explore the large area. From here divers normally swim back towards the stern across the top of the wreck or cross to the shore side and swim along the hull. Both areas have prolific life with big black coral bushes, soft corals and hard corals and an incredible amount of fish life.
 
For most visitors, it isn't the remains of the wreck itself that is the big attraction. Rather, it is the diversity of life that has been attracted to the site. Biologist estimate that over 400 species of fish make their home on the Liberty, with still more pelagic species as passing visitors – a huge number for such a small site. The combination of deep water close by, currents that provide a steady supply of food and the variety of different habitats around the area, means that everything from the tiniest pygmy seahorse, to giants such as Mola Mola have all been seen on the Liberty. And as well as actual diversity, it is the sheer numbers of fish that makes the site stand out from pretty much any other in Bali.


Once divers have had their fill of the fish life, they can then start to appreciate the fact that the species diversity continues with invertebrates such as nudibranchs and crustaceans. Pretty much anywhere on the wreck is worth searching for smaller macro subjects, but it is at night that a hunt for strange crustaceans really pays off. A night dive on the Liberty is a completely different experience from a day dive, and possibly ranks as one of the best night dives in Indonesia! The hard corals that cover the wreck in many areas extend their polyps to feed in the currents, giving the wreck a decidedly 'bushy' appearance. 
 

PROPOSED ITINERARY...still be finalized:   
 
While OUR personal "TRUE BALI LUXURY 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 Jan 20, 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 23 most of you will start flying the 21st. So to arrive with1 day buffer on the 22nd you will need to start flying the 20th)
 
Days PRIOR to Jan 23, 2025 - We suggest you arrive no later than Jan 22 so you have at least 1 day of buffer. Since we are NOT flying anywhere you do not need to arrive much earlier than this:  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.
 
DAY 1 : 23 Jan 2025

• Arrival at resort via VIP group transfer from GROUP HOTEL WITH KAMALA & Check In    
• Orientation and sizing of any rental equipment  
• Diving Courtesy Gear Check/Refresher (is required)
• Diving/Snorkeling/Free Diving Courtesy Check Dive  (is required)
• Social "Meet & Greet" Cocktails & Canapes at resort      

DAY 2 - 24 Jan 2025  to 28 Jan 2025

• Breakfast at Resort  
• Diving unlimited up to 4 boat dives 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.
•  Lunch and Dinner included in your package along with coffee, tea, water. (Sodas and alcohol are extra)
• Prefer a spa treatment? Choose any treatment offered every hour instead of a dive.All of these are 'included' in your price.
• Prefer to do more touring and sight seeing? Tours are offered regularly and range for half to full day options. All of these are 'included' in your price.

Optional; Traditional Boat night dive $50 per person min 2 needed to go. Optional BlackWater Boat Night Dive  min 2 to go $60 per person. l

 

DAY 6  - 29 JAN 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 - 30 Jan 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 4-5 hrs from the airport or more with traffic. So be careful NOT to choose a flight in the early hours of Jan 30 or you will lost most of the 29th would be lost. You also needs to be at the airport AT LEAST 3 HRS BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT.
• LEMBEH BOUND MEMBERS :Leisurely Check out & Departure from resort to Bali to a GROUP HOTEL for very early flight to LEMBEH on Jan 31. 
• NOTE:  If you doing the LEMBEH trip please email trips@singledivers.com to ensure your return ticket from Lembeh is correct. You may consider getting 2 one way tickets so you can take advantage of the best fares/routings regardless or the carrier.

 

 

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 / 'TRUE BALI LUXURY 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 40-50+ 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 . NOTE: This trip will have 1 or more instructors on it so let us know if you are interested in any classes and we will work to set them up and negotiate a good rate for you.
 
Payment Details:
 
PROGRESS PAYMENTS... KAMALA TO SUPPLY PAYMENT INFO:
 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)

Deluxe Diver D/O:

 

Deposit:      $1030

9/20/2024:   $550

10/20/2024: $532 + add-ons

 

Deluxe Diver S/O:

 

Deposit:      $1545

9/20/2024:   $750

10/20/2024: $641 + add-ons

 

 
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 dive_sail_etc, 22 October 2024 - 08:18 AM.
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