We strictly limit the number of divers on the trip to only about 2/3 of capacity, as it makes for a much nicer weekend. Bunks are generally assigned on a first paid, first choice basis. Preferential treatment is given to people on the trip last year and to the people that sign up first, so get your payment in as early as you can. However, there are a limited number of bunks on the boat, so sometimes we have to change bunk assignments at the last minute to get the best fit. We try to make sure nobody suffers and everyone has a wonderful experience, so please bear with us. The final bunk assignment sheet will be posted near the sign-in station on the boat. Michael is the final arbiter of who gets what bunk. If you don't like your bunk, don't take it upon yourself to change it, go yell at Michael.

Upper bunks are in red: The upper bunks are generally warmer, and you have to step on the edge of the lower bunks to get to them. You can't reach your bags on the floor without climbing out of your bunk. On the plus side, I think there is slightly less boat motion in an upper bunk as you are closer to the vertical centerline of the boat.

Lower bunks are in blue: The lower bunks are generally cooler, but you have upper bunk people stepping on the edge of your bunk to get up top. On the lower-outside bunks you'll hear the water slapping against the hull. On the plus side, you can easily reach your bags and don't have to climb to get into your bunk.

Center bunks (bunks 7 through 15): The least boat motion is in the center bunks. If you're concerned about seasickness, ask for a center bunk. The least motion of all the bunks is in the very center (14, 15, 11A, 11B, 12, 13, 9A, 9B). Most of the center bunks have wooden dividers in the middle which split a double bunk into two singles. Not a lot of room, but they are comfortable and you can be certain that you don't have to share your bunk with anyone. It is possible to remove the divider in the center bunks to make a large double. We try to accommodate as many couples as possible in the middle bunks, but we first have to make sure we have enough room for all the singles.

Bunks in the lower bow (6 and 16) are larger single bunks, but get a lot of water noise. Stairway bunks (1, 2, 14, 15, 11, 20, 21) get more foot traffic. If you like to stay up late and rise early, these bunks are for you.

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