What’s Included
Your selected Course Series, Series 1 or Series 2* (* = Catamarans Only)
Customizable, 7-day, 6-night (6-day, 5-night for Series 3 & 4*)”School + Extracurriculars” Itinerary.
Double occupancy accommodations with private bathroom and shower.
Textbooks, study guides, test and certificates of completion both courses. Series 1 includes student log book and 3 month ASA membership.
Snorkeling gear
Fuel, water, dock & mooring fees and all other boat operating costs
Provisioning of all on-board food and non-alcoholic beverages
Single-occupancy of cabin with queen size berth available for additional $400.
What’s Not Included
Air and ground transportation.
On-shore meals or adult beverages (talk – and rum – is cheap). It is customary for the crew to treat the Captain if crew elects to dine ashore. Speaking of the Captain…
Captain’s gratuity: Tip the Captain, not the boat! It is standard practice in the industry to pay a gratuity to your instructor. A typical tip ranges around 10% to 20% of your cost for the week.
Pricing (All prices are per person double occupancy).
7-day/6-night Series 1 or 2 Course & 6-day/5-night Series 3 or 4
“Go Dog Go II” (2022 Seawind 1600 Performace Cruising Catamaran). Currently in Langkawi Malaysia.
US $3,950 – Series 1 (Includes 3 month ASA membership & Logbook).
US $3,850 – Series 2
US $4,190 – Series 3 & 4
“Silver Lining” (2002 Leopard 47 Catamaran)
US $2,865 – Series 1 (includes 3 month ASA membership & Logbook).
US $2,795 – Series 2
US $2,895 – Series 3 & 4
“Caught Looking” (2018 Fountain Pajot Lucia 40 Catamaran) Limit 4 per class. Full hull master suite available for additional $450/week.
US $3,225 – Series 1 (Includes 3 month ASA membership & Logbook).
US $3,160 – Series 2
US $3,260 – Series 3 & 4
“Bubbles” (1983 Fast Passage 38) Limit 4 per class.
US $2,750 – Series 1 (includes 3 month ASA membership & Logbook).
US $2,695 – Series 3
“Viva” (2017 Leopard 40 Catamaran) Updated w/”no generator” AC and Starlink streaming satelite WiFi.
US $3,325 – Series 1 (Includes 3 month ASA membership & Logbook).
US $3,260 – Series 2
US $3,360 – Series 3 & 4
Night before or after Charter week (if available): US $175 per cabin. Or $400 for a Whole Boat Charter (WBC) whatever is less.
Note: A premium will be added to base pricing for bookings ending or beginning during the following “High-high” season, but ONLY for the days (prorated) falling within the following dates:
+ 5% January 2 through January 14, 2025
+ 10% March 2 through April 14, 2025 (Spring Break)
+ 10% December 16, 2024 through New Year’s day 2025.
Have four or more people in your party? A whole boat charter (WBC) may work best, click here for Charter Pricing.
Single-occupancy surcharge: US $400 Catamaran / $450 Monohull
Extended your course:
ASA 114* (add-on to Series 1 only) US $395 – Includes additional day/night.
ASA 105 (add-on to Series 1 or 2) US $375 – New Online Version. Reviewed as “Superb”….. Taken alone or prior to arrival; from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, Online. We send the chart and (if you need) navigation tools. Spend more time with your eyes on the horizon instead of your nose in a book, (if adding to a class Series 1 or Series 2 class).
Additional days for fun or practice** US $350 per person/day **Subject to availability (minimum total boat charge $995/day)
Specials
We’ll take 10% off (Base Price) when you book into an already scheduled class (One cabin already booked) if booked and paid for 45 days or fewer from the departure date. Web specials, when available, can be viewed here.
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Deposit | Payment Terms
A deposit of $150 per day/per student (7 days = $1,050.00) is required at time of reservation.
The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your scheduled course start date.
Change | Cancellation Policy
We understand life gets complicated and the unexpected happens, and we do our best to accommodate you when it does. You may change your charter dates up to 60 days prior to your originally scheduled departure dates at no charge, or you can cancel your reservation entirely up to 90 days prior to your schedules departure and your deposit will be refunded in full.
Because we incur costs if that unfortunate stuff happens closer to your scheduled departure date, we must charge a change or cancellation fee as noted below. Also, as noted below that, you can purchase trip insurance to help you out in the hopefully rare event that you must cancel your charter at a late date. Rescheduling may be subject to price changes for the new dates or boat in addition to applicable change fees (if any).
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Refund Change Fee
90 days or more Full refund (less text books if sent). No up-charge
61 – 90 days Less 5% of total cost No up-charge
31 – 60 days Changes only (rescheduling) 15% up-charge
Less than 30 days No Refund N/A
Travel Insurance
A number of companies provide travel insurance, including some credit card companies. We are not affiliated with any of them, but one option is available here.