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Frequently Asked Questions


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  1. What about hurricanes and our reservation?
  2. On the day of departure, what time can we board the Easy Goin?
  3. How do I arrange travel to and from the Easy Goin?
  4. When do we return and when is a good time to book our flight home?
  5. What do we need to bring?
  6. When is our first / last dive?
  7. Do you provide dive certifications?
  8. Do you take underwater pictures of our dive trip?
  9. How much gratuity should we leave?




What about hurricanes and our reservation?

This is a question that many if not all people have and rightfully so. The truth is that we always have adequate notice of tropical storms and hurricanes. We monitor the weather constantly. We want all trips to be, firstly and foremost safe for the passengers and crew. If a trip is cancelled due to a named tropical storm or hurricane you can  reschedule your dive trip for another time. The National Hurricane Center has a very good website in which you can monitor tropical storm / hurricane activity. You can find the NHC's web site here: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov


On the day of departure, what time can we board the Easy Goin?

On the day of departure the crew is preparing for the trip so we ask that you show up to the dock no earlier than 3:30 PM. If you arrive earlier you can drop off your luggage and take a stroll down the beach, go have a cocktail at the local restaurants or whatever you wish. We are docked right next to the Bahia Cabana which is a popular place for food and drinks. Everyone needs to be on the boat by 5:30 PM.


How do I arrange travel to and from the Easy Goin?

We are located right across the street from Fort Lauderdale beach. If you are flying into Fort Lauderdale airport you can find a taxi or a shuttle service to the dock. For those that are driving we have parking available. For any questions please give us a call and we can provide suggestions depending upon your circumstances.


When do we return and when is a good time to book our flight home?

Depending on the trip choice and itinerary we may return home late at night or late afternoon. Remember from your scuba training though that you need time to off-gas before you can fly. So plan your flight such that it is safe for you to fly after diving. If you have any questions please contact us.


What do we need to bring?

Upon making reservations we will provide you with a "Stuff to Bring" checklist however a some of the items needed include: dive gear (BC, regulator, mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit), swimming clothes, towels, sun screen, cert card, dive log, dive computer, dive lights (for night diving), and your passport.



When is our first / last dive?

We need to clear customs and immigration in the Bahamas before we can begin any diving. The first dive will be an easy 'warm-up' dive. The last dive may depend on when your flight is (if you are flying) so take that into consideration when booking your flight. Typically and depending upon the trip, our last dive is early afternoon.


Do you provide dive certifications?

Our dive master is a certified scuba instructor and so we can provide a variety of certifications including open water check out dives, advanced, rescue, nitrox, and speciality certifications. Feel free to contact us with questions.


Do you take underwater pictures of our dive trip?

Yes. The dive master takes pictures of everyone diving and compiles all the digital pictures on to a CD that you can get at the end of the trip.


How much gratuity should we leave?

The crew of the Easy Goin' all work hard to make your live aboard diving a safe and enjoyable experience.  Average tips are 10% - 15%.



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