St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Arrive in Miami October 11 for 10 a.m. flight to St. Thomas October 12; depart St. John October 19. Course fee includes Snorkeling course, 7 nights' single occupancy accommodations in condos at Grande Bay Hotel in Cruz Bay, round trip air fare from Miami (prices at this time), airport transfers, transportation to classes. Buy snorkeling gear before trip ($100-$125) or rent MSI gear ($55 for the week). Arrange air to Miami on your own. We'll provide an add-on night in Miami October 11.

Learn to use snorkeling gear and be at ease snorkeling in the ocean. If you've already learned to snorkel with us, use this for review, see another island and culture, and raise your snorkeling confidence and mastery.

Due at registration $750: $100 nonrefundable for the course and $650 room deposit (refundable until September 10). USMS dues is additional if you're not a current member ($37). Intermediate payment of $500 due August 12, 2011. Balance due September 2, 2011. Cancellation fees: through August 12, all but the nonrefundable deposit can be refunded. From August 13 to September 1, all but $500 will be refunded. No refunds from September 2 to September 10, 2011 except hotel deposit. After September 10, no refunds. Trip insurance is recommended since this will be hurricane season. Recommended: Access America, 1-800-284-8300. We'll get a group rate for insurance and it will be posted here shortly. So, add-on expenses are USMS ($37), snorkeling gear up to $125, and travel insurance (approximately $85), night in Miami October 11 ($80-ish) plus meals.

For $100 discount, register before May 12, 2011 and enter Coupon Code earlyvac at Checkout.