The reservation process consists of two parts:
- An on-line reservation form (this page)
- An on-line medical history and release form. (only the first time)
Terms and Conditions
- We will make every attempt to satisfy your trip requests.
- We will send you an acknowledgement of your reservation within 7 days of receipt.
- Please keep in touch via email with any questions, which will be answered promptly.
- Remember to bring $45 per person, per day for provisioning fees in cash, to be given to the Captain on boarding. THIS FEE MAY INCREASE AT OPERATORS DISCRETION DEPENDING ON TRIP.
- Your yearly fees include everything BUT: airfare, travel or accident insurance (a good idea), personal or communication expenses (satellite phone, internet), special spirits (bring your own, but we try to maintain a well stocked bar), scuba diving, and crew tips (appreciated but not expected).
- Please understand WE ARE NOT A SCHOOL AND DO NOT TRY TO BE. You or any of your guests should be able to stay upwind or you MUST bring (and pay all accomodation expenses) for an instructor or pro to join the trip. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE!
Please consider the carbon impact your trip will have on the SV Discovery. Airplane travel has far and away the largest carbon footprint of any mode of transportation (airline emissions worldwide equals the TOTAL CO2 emissions of Europe!). Did you know one RT flight out to Discovery is equivalent to the same CO2 emissions a typical person living in the US has in an entire year? MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Offset your carbon footprint of this trip by funding sustainable energy projects through Climate Care. It's fun, and the reefs and ocean will thank you!
Visa Requirements
Timing:
Each leg begins and ends at 12 noon on the day stated in the schedule. Our arrival in the port of destination is generally one day early to allocate the necessary time for customs clearance and provide you time to reconfirm airline tickets, pack up, and do some exploring. It is unfortunately not possible to join the boat earlier than 12 noon, or stay later as the time between trips is needed for maintenance, crew breaks, and provisioning. Please plan on arriving at least 24 hours before the start of your voyage. Spend the night(s) in a hotel, so that you'll have a chance to get over jet lag and be well rested and acclimatized when you come aboard. This extra day(s) means less chance of holding up the start of the trip because of late flights or baggage. You may want to consider planning a night or more ashore at our destination, before flying home. And Finally (if you haven't done so already):Take this time to fill out the confidential Medical questionnaire. Review thoroughly and print the What to Bring list.
Points Reservation System
Our reservation system is a simple method which allows each owner equal access to trips or times of the year in high demand. The more points you have, the higher priority you have when booking your "first choice" trip each year. You "acquire" points by a combination of two methods:- Time of year: "low demand", "high demand", and "extreme demand"
- Trip choice: First, Second, Third, or "Other"
KEY:
| Time Period | Points |
| Low Demand | 20 |
| High Demand | 10 |
| Extreme Demand | -5 |
| Choice | Points |
| First | 0 |
| Second | 10 |
| Third | 20 |
| Other | 30 |
