DEPOSIT: $100.00 per person non-refundable deposit is due to confirm reservations.

FINAL PAYMENT: Is due 30 days prior to departure. If reservation is made within 30 days of arrival full payment is due at time of the reservation.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival incurs a loss of the $100.00 per person deposit in addition to a 2-night penalty charge (per room). No shows are non-refundable. Additional cancellation penalty may apply for the diving portion of the booking.

INSURANCE: We do suggest that travelers purchase trip insurance covering baggage, all contents, accident/life and trip cancellation and encourage all divers to have Dan “Master” Insurance plans.

New Requirements for Travelers: The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 8, 2007, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America, Mexico and Canada have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.   

This will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries in which Dive Vacations by Occidental has resort.  This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States.  Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PASSPORTS.

TO DIVE: You will need proof of scuba certification. Unfortunately the dive operators are unable to accommodate divers without proof of certification, so DON’T FORGET YOUR CERTIFICATION CARD! For divers doing their training dives bring your referral form or signed log book.

Please call or check in with the dive operation upon arrival. Immediately after checking into your accommodations please call or go check-in at the dive shop. Listed below you will find a brief description of where to find the shop on property and their phone number. If you arrive after shop hours be sure to check in early with the dive shop the following morning if you are diving the first day so that you can complete your dive waiver, c-card check and arrange for any rental gear needs as well as reconfirm your diving schedule for the week prior to the morning dive. Please remember to take with you to dive check in your prepaid diving voucher that was provided to you with your final documents.

UPON ARRIVAL IN YOUR DESTINATION: Transfers from the airport to the hotel are not included in your package. Proceed to the taxi stand and transfer to your hotel.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE RESORT: Please carry with you the prepaid hotel and dive vouchers provided and mailed to after your final payment. Present the Hotel Voucher to the front desk upon check in.

DEPARTURE TAX: Departure tax varies by destination and is either included in your airline ticket or you are required to pay it at time of departure at the airport when returning from your vacation.
Aruba – Included in your airline ticket price.
Costa Rica - $26.00 USD due at departure.
Mexico – Included in your airline ticket price.
Dominican Republic – Included in your airline ticket price

SOME GENERAL INFORMATION:

What to Bring: Not Included In Tour Prices: Cost of obtaining passports, visas or tourist cards; excess baggage fees, personal expenses such as personal communication charges; international airfare and airport departure taxes; sightseeing or personal insurance coverage (strongly recommended).

RESPONSIBILITY: Payment of the deposit and/or final payment is acceptance by the purchaser to the following terms and conditions: Dive Vacations by Occidental and Reservation Services International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for injury, loss, damage to person or for additional expenses due to acts of God, sickness, weather, strike detention, riot, war, quarantine, thefts, civil disturbances, government regulations and restrictions. We are not responsible for any accidents, delays, inconveniences, expense or mishap of any kind whatsoever resulting entirely or in part from the negligence of others or from causes beyond our control.