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The number of dives a day or total number of dives in a trip depends completely on the trip Operator, please check The Operator page to confirm this information and that you agree with it. Typically 3 or 4 dives a day will be planned but the crew members as The Captain or Cruise Director. However, they are also entitled to make changes and reduce the amount of dives on-site due to weather or other safety reasons.
Depending on the trip, different diver experience/level might be suggested. Typically diving boats are more interested in how many and which kind of dives you have done rather than your certification level. We recommend having a minimum of 25 dives and being comfortable enough underwater to deal with some adverse and challenging situations that may occur during your dives. Specialty certifications as EANx, Wreck, Deep, Drift certifications, etc. might be required for some dives. Please note that if any special certifications are required, The Operator should inform you prior to the trip or such information will be already posted on their page.
In general only your personal items, clothes and toiletries such as toothbrush and toothpaste, combs, hydration creams, etc. are things that you need to bring. Towels, soap and shampoo are typically provided. All the food will be provided but any extra food items or snacks, you are welcome to bring them yourself. If you have your own diving equipment, you should bring it with you i.e. - wetsuit, mask, fins, regulators, BCD, torches, computers, compass, etc. Rental equipment is normally available onboard for an extra fee. Tanks and weights will be provided on the boat.
There 99% of the time, there is no minimum group size - you can book a spot even if you are travelling solo. As we all know, diving with a buddy is the safest practice, therefore if travelling on your own, you will be teamed up with another of your fellow divers onboard.
Cabin capacities change from boat to boat, so please check The Operator page before booking. Usually if there is more than 1 bed in each cabin and if you booked only 1 bed, The Operator reserves the right to sell that bed to somebody else. Some Operators will offer the opportunity to book private cabins but this will bring extra costs.
Some boats will and some other boats will not. Again, please check The Operator page to make sure you are happy with the cabin before booking.
Normally Liveaboard boats are quite often too big to dive from directly. The dive sites are nearly always protected, therefore prohibiting large vessels to anchor. Diving from smaller craft such as tenders is much more common practice. However, on occasion there are situations and dive sites when you are allowed to dive directly from the liveaboard itself.
Three meals a day are typically included. If you have any special requests, make sure to communicate with the Operator at least 7 days prior to the departure date so they can make arrangements for you. If they are not willing to fulfil the request, you can always take it yourself and then ask the crew members to store your items. (e.g. Special brands, chocolate, snacks, soda, desserts, etc.) Usually consuming alcoholic drinks will have extra cost, but some liveaboards include drinks such as beers and wine. All non-alcoholic drinks are usually included. Please check The Operator’s page.
If you have special dietary requirements as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, allergies, etc. contact the Operator and let them know about it at least 7 days before the trip departure date.
Tips are always optional, however, when tips are expected you are usually informed by members of the crew at some point during the trip. If everything was okay during your time onboard and you felt taken care of, a typical tip would be somewhere around 10% of the original price. Remember that tips are only for the crew members and related to their service and have nothing to do with the booking process or boat, cabins or facilities quality that are out of their control.
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Once a booking is confirmed and processed, the option to chat directly with The Operator through the Application will be open. Here you will be able to clarify any further and specific questions that you might have before your trip such as transportation, departure and arrival point etc.
You can cancel your trip at any time through the Application. Go to “Bookings”, select the trip that you want to cancel, sweep right and click “cancel”. Canceling your trip does not guarantee a refund. Every boat has different refund and cancellation policies, so please check The Operator’s page before booking. An administrative fee of 5% will always be charged to cover the costs of payments transactions and processing your booking.
In any case, dates and cabins are subject to availability and/or change by the Operator. Some changes may incur extra charges. In the case that you can not find another available date for your trip, you would have to cancel, get the refund if applicable and then book again with a different Operator. To proceed with any change you should get in contact either with The Operator via the chat available in the Application or with us via the same chat or via email at hello@bluefinliveaboards.com. We always do our utmost to find the best solution for you.
Yes, if you booked a trip for 3 guests, you are able to cancel just one or two of the guests whilst keeping the remaining guests’ reservation valid. These cancellations will be subject to the cancellation and refund policy of The Operator and our Terms of use form.
In general, will always be recommended to bring an official identification document (ID Card, Driver Licence or Passport if you are a tourist in a foreign country), your dive certification cards, proof of insurance that cover diving activities (DAN or other), electronic voucher with proof of reservation and COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination as requested by The Operator.
Every liveaboard has a different refund policy. In general, most of The Operators prefer to reschedule your trip rather than a refund. The amount refunded will depend on how much notice has been given before the departure date. Last minute cancellations or No-shows, no refund applies. Please, if you are not sure that you will be able to be present during the trip dates, check and read the refund policy of The Operator carefully. In every refund situation we will always charge a 5% fee to cover our transactions and administrative fees. This fee will be calculated over the total amount of your reservation.
All major credit cards are accepted, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Should your trip be canceled, delayed, lengthened or rescheduled, operator should communicate with you and inform about options and cancellations or reschedule policies.
On every Operator’s page, you should find this information with check-in time and boarding dry-deck, marina or meeting point. We will send you an email around 20 days before your trip to remind you of the reservation and include all this information.
Transportation from and to airports, hotels, stations, etc. to and from the meeting and arrival point are your own responsibility. Some Operators will offer Taxi or Shuttle services but this may incur extra charges. In this case, some extra information may be required such as flight or accommodation details.
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