Required Forms and Booking Instructions:
- Reservation Instructions – for reservations aboard all vessels.
- Reservation Form (PDF) – Must be completed if you do not use our secured payment page above in order to confirm a reservation made with the office.
- Dive & Travel Insurance – Dive accident insurance is required for the Galapagos, Indonesia, Maldives, Palau, and the Red Sea, and is strongly recommended for all destinations. In addition, we strongly encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance that covers COVID-related expenses. The cost of quarantine accommodations, food, supplies, testing, medical needs, flight changes, and other expenses are the responsibility of each guest.
- Mandatory Liability Release Forms – These forms are destination specific, please scroll below.
Each traveler must complete the below forms no later than the final payment. Parents or permanent legal guardians must fill out the required forms for minors (any travelers under 18 years of age at the time of travel). Please contact us for minor release forms.
Send a copy of all documentation to us by direct upload here: Secure Upload.
Other options include sending via mail, scanning and emailing to info@explorerventures.com, or faxing to +1-307-235-0686.
**The original hand-signed copy must be handed to the crew when boarding**
(Valid for Maldives and Indonesia only)
Saba & St Kitts
Turks & Caicos Islands
- Online application form (contact us if not received)
- For Caribbean Explorer II only: Caribbean Liability Release and Diver Responsibility Statement (Online Waiver). For adult travelers only.
- For Turks & Caicos Explorer II only: Caribbean Liability Release and Diver Responsibility Statement (Online Waiver). For adult travelers only.
- Copy of your passport – required to submit if you are arriving between 3-4 PM on departure day. Otherwise, this is optional.
For Groups Only
- Vessel Layout & Specs
- Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 60 days before departure
- Proof of professional liability insurance if any instructors on this reservation are conducting courses onboard. – Please contact us for the list of companies to add as additional insureds.
Galapagos Islands
- Online application form (contact us if not received)
- Explorer Ventures Liability Release (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- Humboldt Explorer Liability Release
and Diver Responsibility Statement (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only. - Tiburon Explorer Liability Release
and Diver Responsibility Statement (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only. - Important information about domestic flights
For Groups Only
- Humboldt Explorer Layout & Specs
- Humboldt Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 60 days before departure
- Tiburon Explorer Layout & Specs
- Tiburon Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 60 days before departure
Indonesia
- Online application form (contact us if not received)
- Explorer Ventures Partner Liability Release (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- In addition to the pre-trip paperwork completed and returned prior to departure, all passengers will be asked to complete some local paperwork on arrival, including White Manta Fleet’s Indemnity Form (PDF) and the boat’s liability release. If you complete the Indemnity Form prior to departure, be sure to take a copy of it with you to submit onboard.
For Groups Only
- Blue Manta Explorer Layout & Specs
- Blue Manta Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) Return 60 days before departure
- White Manta Explorer Layout & Specs
- White Manta Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 60 days before departure
Palau
- Online application form (contact us if not received)
- Explorer Ventures Partner Liability Release (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- Black Pearl Explorer Liability Release (SmartWaiver)
- Palau Diver Medical Questionnaire (SmartWaiver) – It is a local requirement to complete a medical declaration and provide a physician’s clearance, where applicable.
For Groups Only
- Black Pearl Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) – For groups of 24 guests. Return 90 days before departure
- Black Pearl Explorer Layout & Specs
- Black Pearl Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) – For groups of 22 guests or less. Return 90 days before departure
Red Sea
- Online application form (contact us if not received)
- Explorer Ventures Partner Liability Release (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- Copy of your passport
For Groups Only
- Glory Sea Explorer – Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 90 days before departure
- Grand Sea Explorer Layout & Specs
- Glory Sea Explorer Layout & Specs
- Grand Sea Explorer – Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 90 days before departure
Maldives
- Online application form (contact us if not received)
- Explorer Ventures Partner Liability Release (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- Emperor Explorer Liability Release – US Passport Holders (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- Emperor Explorer Liability Release – Non-US Passport Holders (Online Waiver) – For adult travelers only.
- In addition to the pre-trip paperwork completed and returned prior to departure, all passengers will be asked to complete Emperor Explorer’s sign-up sheet and a Government Green Tax form. All travelers should review the RSTC Medical Form (PDF) as it is a local requirement to complete a medical declaration and provide a physician’s clearance, where applicable.
For Groups Only
- Emperor Explorer Cabin Assignment (PDF) – Return 60 days before departure
- Emperor Explorer Layout & Specs
General Booking Forms:
- Pre-Travel Checklist – A useful printable tool to help keep you on track before your trip.
- Dive Green – Dive sustainably with our ‘Know Before You Go’ tips
- Booking Terms (PDF) – Information on required deposits, cancellation terms, change fees, etc.
- Guest Manifest Details- Individual links will be sent when the reservation is confirmed or when all guest names are received.
- Medical Form (PDF) – Recreational Scuba Training Council. Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) – If you plan to take a course while aboard, you are required to complete this form and may need a physician’s signature on the form.
- Nitrox Waiver (PDF) – To be signed aboard the Caribbean Vessels prior to diving with nitrox. We do not need to receive this form in the booking office prior to your trip
- Rental Gear & Course Pricing (PDF)
- Fleet Price/Terms Sheet (PDF)
- Current Onboard Charges
- Travel Advisories by Destination
Trip Information Packages (Downloadable)
Northeastern Caribbean – Saba, St. Kitts, St. Maarten
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Northeastern Caribbean itinerary, onboard Caribbean Explorer II®.
Turks & Caicos – Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Turks & Caicos Explorer II® itinerary.
Galapagos Archipelago – Galapagos Islands
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Humboldt Explorer® itinerary.
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Tiburon Explorer® itinerary.
Maldives
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Emperor Explorer® itineraries.
Palau
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Black Pearl Explorer itinerary.
Red Sea
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Grand Sea Explorer® itinerary.
- Trip Information (PDF) – Detailed information about the Glory Sea Explorer® itinerary.
For detailed itinerary information please visit the destination itinerary pages.