Maldives Aggressor II 7 Nights Trip
Maldives Aggressor II
Jan 2024 update/info:
Trip is about 90% full; email prior to making a deposit to verify availability.
Trip payments:
$1000 deposit
$1500 payment by May 1
Balance due by August 1
Logistics: flights, hotel nights prior to boarding the ship or after the trip are available - contact us for additional info (we can assist you with various arrangements).
Trip Description:
Join Scuba Shack in The Maldives!
Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the gem-like islands of the Maldives depict the rare vision of a tropical paradise.
It's attraction for scuba divers are the schools of fish that patrol the reefs in colorful packs. The reef's larger inhabitants include sharks, rays and Whale Sharks. Manta Rays can be seen year-round with the best encounters from May - November and Whale Sharks in April, May, October and November.
The beautiful Maldives Aggressor II - embark/disembark are from Malé.
Average of up to 18 dives on 7 night trips (multiple day dives and night dives each evening).
Depth Range: 40 – 100 ft (12m – 30m)
3mm wetsuit recommended
All dives are from the Dhoni; a large spacious 60 foot Dhoni (tender) boat
Complete dives for Photography, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Includes:
7 nights lodging (Double Occupancy) on the Maldives Aggressor II; all meals while on the yacht; all diving (tanks/weights)
Not Included:
Transportation (flight); Aggressor Port Fee: $340; Nitrox; Hotel before and after the boat trip
Trip Cost: Twin Stateroom: $3715 per person (6 available); Deluxe Stateroom: $3865 per person (4 available); Suite: $4565 per person (1 available) - choose your stateroom type and location with your deposit ($1000/pp)
Yacht Details: The Yacht - full details coming soon but deposits have already been taken
Florida Springs Expedition - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join the Scuba Shack Team on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Dive locations may include Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, & Ginnie Springs.
Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule:
Dec. 7th - Travel Day
Dec. 8th - Day of Diving
Dec. 9th - Morning Dive, Travel back in the afternoon
Includes: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $445 double occupancy per person; Single occupancy add $195 (Training fees not included); Non-diver pricing available upon request
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico.
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel the most spectacular diving site in the world
With its Mexican heart and Caribbean soul, Cozumel appeals to all sorts of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to extreme diving fanatics to history and nature buffs to those simply seeking relaxation.
Cozumel is also renowned for its incredible snorkeling and diving due to the sea’s remarkable clarity. Whether you are a pro-diver or a first-time snorkeler, the island is sprinkled with accessible sites for underwater exploration over one of the world’s largest reef systems that teems with tropical fish and marine life.
After Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel to be of the most spectacular diving sites in the world in 1961, people from every corner of the planet now come to discover this underwater Caribbean biosphere.
Several ecological parks, such as Chankanaab and Faro Celerain (Punta Sur), offer the most popular snorkel and dive sites for all levels. More activities for adventuresome sightseers include jungle trails, lush botanical gardens, enchanting lagoons, delightful dolphin encounter programs and sea turtle sanctuaries.
Complete dives for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Included:
- 7 nights lodging
- 5 days of 2-tank boat dives; 1 boat night dive
- Breakfast; lunch; dinner; and snacks daily
- All beverages (water, juices, coffee, beer, wine, cocktails)
- Hotel tax
Not Included:
- Transportation
Trip Cost: $1995 (double occupancy) - $500 deposit (add 3% if payment is via credit card)
Single occupancy (add: TBD); Non-Diver Rates available | Triple and Family Rates are available
BELIZE - Unique Trip Eco & Marine Science (limited availability)
Lighthouse Reef - Belize
March 15-22, 2025
Belize: Lighthouse Reef Atoll
This is a unique trip to Belize - this is not like any other trip to Belize. Your guide, Ken Charnock, has been to Belize over a dozen times. This is not just another dive excursion; it’s an opportunity to learn and make a difference in our efforts to save our Oceans!
Click the register button below to get more info on this Eco Trip.
Step into the world of Itza Resort, your gateway to an exclusive dive haven nestled amidst the captivating beauty of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Here, you’ll find not just a beachfront paradise but an enchanting island retreat.
Prepare for a scuba diving experience like no other, exploring world-class dive sites that include the legendary Belize Blue Hole and the pristine Halfmoon Caye. What sets us apart? Most of these extraordinary dive spots are a mere stone’s throw away from our beachfront resort, ensuring you spend less time on a boat and more time immersed in the underwater wonders.
Beyond the depths, you can embark on snorkeling adventures among swallows and vibrant patch reefs.
At Itza Resort, we proudly stand as one of Belize’s premier diving destinations, offering you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the splendor of untouched Belize. Our eco-resort harmoniously blends a profound reverence for nature with our unwavering commitment to sharing the unspoiled beauty of this remarkable region.
Experience the Life of a Diver
Belize’s world-class dive sites of Lighthouse Reef Atoll are just minutes from Long Caye! Dives include the world-famous Great Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye, the Aquarium, Que Brada, Silver Caves, and the Cathedral.
Dive into the Blue with us!!
Lighthouse Reef Atoll offers the most remote, pristine coral ecosystems in the Americas, as it’s located on the Mesoamerican Reef — the second-largest barrier reef in the world — and is one of only four atolls in the Western Hemisphere.
Warm waters, calm conditions and 50- to 100-foot vis draws thousands of divers from across the world to this corner of Belize, but because you’re staying right in the heart of the atoll, you often get the sites all to yourself. Itza’s boat is the first one out in the morning to many spots, including the famous Great Blue Hole, which is only 15 minutes away. That’s one of the best things about Itza: The best diving in Belize is only a short boat ride away — so short, in fact, that you return to the resort for each surface interval.
The Lighthouse Reef Atoll, approximately 50 miles east off the coast of Belize City, is one of only four atolls in the Western hemisphere. Equivalent to a large saltwater lake surrounded by a ring of coral in the middle of the Caribbean, the Lighthouse Reef Atoll is 27 miles in length and about eight miles wide.
With its unique variety of marine life in such an untouched state, Lighthouse Reef Atoll is one of the largest and most impressive examples of an atoll coral reef ecosystem. Scuba diving here attracts people from all over the world.
They come to dive into this magnificent underwater paradise and explore its magnificent marine ecosystem that extends for miles. Within the atoll and a few minutes away from Itza Resort are two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Half Moon Caye Bird Sanctuary and Belize’s most famous diving spot, the Great Blue Hole.
With such a wide variety of dive sites in the area, it can be hard to narrow down where to spend your dive time. To make it easy, leave the site choice up to Itza’s knowledgeable divemasters. Simply tell them what you want — walls, drop-offs, drifts, reefs, you name it — and they’ll pick the perfect site to suit your desires, ensuring that no matter your skill level or experience, your dives will be enjoyable. Don’t forget to schedule a night dive to see Belize’s incredible underwater world after the sunsets.
Dive Experience:
Open Water Diver Certification minimum requirement (Nitrox, AOW, Deep Diver recommended)
Trip Includes:
7 nights lodging (double occupancy)
Meals (3 meals a day)
12 boat dives; snorkeling; tanks/weights
Airport transfers; boat transfers to the island
Taxes/fees
Bonus: Marine Ecology certification course (included)
We will have multiple discussions and open learning sessions throughout this trip on Marine Ecology, Conservations, and Sustainability!
Not Included:
Flights (to/from Belize)
Tips for Dive Crew
Trip Fee: $2,499 per diver (double occupancy); single rates are available
Deposit: $1,000 to register (balance due Jan. 15, 2025) - Note: travel payments should be cash, check or Zelle (credit card is +3%)
Lighthouse Reef - Atoll
Ecology and Conservation:
Long Caye at Lighthouse Reef is passionately committed to the preservation and protection of both Long Caye and its surrounding reef. As stewards of the atoll, we are a socially and fiscally responsible organization and we maintain our ecological standards and principals.
We seek to demonstrate to the world the achievements possible when people, passion and technology team up with nature to create an extraordinary user experience and a sustainable success.
Our core philosophy has been based on a belief that to achieve sustainability, it is critical and necessary to build conservation planning into development and economic planning, while also being aware of social goals. Without preserving the environmental asset, economic stability goals cannot be reached, and without economic development and dedication to social goals, conservation cannot be achieved.
We are collaborative at the core. Multiple institutions (from Belize and abroad) have and will participate in basic, focused and ongoing climate change related research at the facility built on Long Caye, Lighthouse Reef. Through our presence and research activity, we hope to guide sustainable human activity for the entire atoll.
Conservation & Culture
All of Long Caye is essentially a preserve. Stewardship of the surrounding environment is a core value for us.
We take a long term, holistic approach to building community on Long Caye, through the mindful, yet aggressive, adoption of leading edge environmentally friendly technologies. We seek to demonstrate to the world the achievements possible when people, passion and technology team up with nature to create an extraordinary living and visiting experience. Our Conservation Ethos is enacted in perpetuity by the Eco-Guidelines – and they ensure that Long Caye will be here for future generations. As stewards of the atoll, we will not sacrifice our ecological standards or compromise our principals.
Half-moon Caye is regarded as the ultimate snorkeling destination. Located on Lighthouse Reef Atoll and established as the country’s oldest protected wild sanctuary, set up to protect the red footed booby birds. You will find amazingly clear waters to snorkeling, Wall diving and a beautiful island for those Instagram or Facebook moments.
Great for both diving and snorkeling, here you will an abundance of marine life. Loggerhead turtle, Barracuda, snappers, rays and occasionally and eels or town. Go birdwatching, follow the footpath to the observation deck and get a first-hand look at a red footed Booby bird. Try and spot the Belize leaf-toed gecko ,only found on small islands off Belize’s coast. They have been recorded of both this island and Long Caye where you will find a resort closest to Half Moon Caye.
Half Moon Caye National Monument together with the Belize Great Blue Hole a UNESCO world heritage site, makes Lighthouse reef a heaven for those looking for unmatched snorkeling or diving experience. The atoll boast various species of fish, sharks, which swim along the atoll reef, 3 species of nesting turtles. At times migrating whales can be spotted near to dive site close to the island. Explore and see the many type of crustaceans that inhabits the corals lying just offshore.
Georgia Aquarium - Journey with Gentle Giants
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to the Georgia Aquarium to dive with the gentle giants.
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.
Note: To attend, you must provide proof of autonomous Open Water SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization.
Number of Days/Nights: 1 Day
Total Dives: 1 Dive; (includes aquarium general admission)
Trip Cost: 2025 Pricing TBD
Jardines (Cuba) Aggressor II
Jardines (Cuba) Aggressor II
June 21-28, 2025
Trip will fill quickly (email us to be placed on the interest list - we will email the list prior to posting).
Trip Description:
Join Scuba Shack in Cuba (Gardens of the Queen)!
Southern Cuba (Caribbean Sea)
Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is located 60 miles off the southeastern coast of Cuba and is the largest marine reserve in the Caribbean. In 1996, the area was declared a National Park and has been protected and managed for conservation ever since. Filled with sharks, beautiful reefs, turtles, pelagics, caves, canyons and schools of fish, the abundant marine life and well-preserved coral reefs make it a scuba divers paradise.
For travelers to the Gardens of the Queen, you will spend 7 nights onboard the Jardines Aggressor II® liveaboard yacht exploring the spectacular Gardens of the Queen (Jardines de la Reina) National Park. During the week, Cuban specialists will host nightly discussions and presentations on the marine environment, conservation, and the importance of this magnificient ecosystem.
The first dive begins Sunday morning. The week will include up to 22 dives over 5 1/2 days and conservation programs.
Depth Range: 25 – 100 ft (8m – 30m)
1-3mm wetsuit or shorty is recommended.
Water temperature range from 78 - 82F, 25 - 28C.
Jardines Aggressor II has two 7 ft x 30 ft, strong sided tenders with sturdy aluminum ladders on each side. All dives are from tenders.
Complete dives for Photography, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Includes:
7 nights lodging (Double Occupancy) on the Jardines Aggressor II; all meals while on the yacht; all diving (tanks/weights)
Not Included:
Transportation (flight); Airport Transfers; Aggressor Port Fee; Conservation Fee; Nitrox (see below)
Trip Cost: payments will be made directly by each person on the trip (Cuba only)
Balcony Suites: #11 and #12: $4,790 per person
Deluxe Staterooms: #1 thru #10: $4,200 per person
Note: Cabins are selected when you sign up for the trip
Mandatory fees are: $120 conservation fee and $240 port fee.
Airport Transfers:
* $60 airport transfer from Santa Clara or Camaguey (one way, pp)
* $150 Havana transfers one way pp
Optional fees * $ 120 nitrox
Notes: All payments must be made directly to Oceans For Youth Foundation by the traveler who is participating in the Cuba Program.
Even though this a group reservation, we will be making individual reservations and send you the GIS link to register/pay individually.
Cuba is the only destination where guests will need to prepay prior to traveling. The add-on fees will be due with the final payment (90 days prior to the departure date).
Jardines Aggressor II Details: Aggressor Link
Yacht Details: The Yacht
Curaçao
October 11-18, 2025
Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Curaçao with Ocean Encounters, where our team of passionate, professional divers thrives on the thrill of exploring the depths. As Curaçao’s premier SSI and PADI Dive Center, we live and breathe diving—literally! Our bold, dedicated dive professionals can’t stand to stay dry and are always eager to share the magic of Curaçao’s pristine reefs and diverse marine life. With so many breathtaking dive sites, it’s hard to find a reason not to dive here. Trust us, diving with Ocean Encounters isn’t just an activity—it’s a way of life. Join us, and experience the underwater adventure of a lifetime!
Why Dive in Curaçao?
Dive in Curaçao with Ocean Encounters for an unforgettable underwater adventure. Discover vibrant coral reefs, historic shipwrecks, and abundant marine life in crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Ocean Encounters offers expert-guided dives, top-notch equipment, and a range of experiences for divers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, their professional and friendly staff ensure a safe, fun, and educational dive. Embrace the beauty of Curaçao’s underwater world with the premier dive operator on the island. Ready to explore? Book your dive with Ocean Encounters today and make your underwater dreams come true!
Quick Facts!
Curaçao is located 43 miles (70km) off the North Coast of Venezuela, outside of the hurricane belt in southern part of the Caribbean. Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of The Netherlands and, together with Aruba and Bonaire, it constitutes the “ABC” islands. Curaçao is considered part of the Dutch Caribbean that also includes St. Maarten, Saba and Sint Eustatius, also known as Statia.
Located at just 12° north of the Equator, Curaçao’s consistently warm and sunny climate creates the perfect scenario for year round tourism. That coupled with the average temperature around 27°C (81°F) plus the cooling winds blowing constantly from the east (strongest in the spring months) provide excellent conditions for adventure travelers and beach goers alike.
Curaçao is the heart of the Dutch Caribbean. It is a beautiful island with over 38 amazing beaches, more that 70 world class dive sites and a rich heritage that supports a broad international population of more that 40 individual cultures, and 4 main languages.
Dive Experience:
Open Water Diver Certification minimum requirement
Trip Includes:
7 nights ocean view room (double occupancy)
6 days (2-tank boat dives)
6 days unlimited air - shore diving
Breakfast Daily
Airport transfers
Taxes
Not Included:
Airfare
Lunch/Dinner daily
Tips
Nitrox: $10/tank or $30/day
100cf tanks - $10/tank
Some DIN tanks are available
Trip Fee: $1,995 per diver (double occupancy); single occupancy & non-diver rates available upon request
Deposit: $1,000 to register (balance due June 13th, 2025) - Note: travel payments should be cash, check or Zelle (credit card is +3%)
Georgia Aquarium - Journey with Gentle Giants
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to the Georgia Aquarium to dive with the gentle giants.
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.
Note: To attend, you must provide proof of autonomous Open Water SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization.
Number of Days/Nights: 1 Day
Total Dives: 1 Dive; 8 divers at 3pm (includes aquarium general admission)
Trip Cost: Admission: $64.99 + Gentle Giants Dive (3pm): $374.99 + Tax: $8.9% (total: $479.14)
(FULL) Tour of Florida - 5 Days / 4 Nights Trip
Join the Scuba Shack Team on a trip to the blue waters of South Florida! We will be drift diving off of West Palm Beach, FL and searching for fossils in Venice, FL.
This is a great trip to experience wildlife, practice underwater photography, and search for fossils!
Dive Experience:
Open Water Diver Certification minimum requirement (Nitrox & AOW highly recommended)
Includes:
- 2 days of drift diving in West Palm Beach
- Air or Nitrox tanks (34% AL80)
- Gratuity & tax for West Palm Beach Boat Dives
- 3 Tank Fossil Dive (air only, tanks included)
- Dive weights
- Fossil hunting bag
Not Included:
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Tip for Fossil Dive
- Scuba gear (rental available)
Schedule:
- July 10 - Travel
- July 11 - 2 Tank Reef Drift Dive
- July 12 - 2 Tank Turtle Drift Dive
- July 13 - Fossil Dive in Venice, FL
- July 14 - Travel
Number of Days/Nights: 5 Days/4 Nights
Trip Cost: $649 per diver; Add $25 for Nitrox
(FULL) Georgia Aquarium - Journey with Gentle Giants
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to the Georgia Aquarium to dive with the gentle giants.
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.
Note: To attend, you must provide proof of autonomous Open Water SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization.
Number of Days/Nights: 1 Day
Total Dives: 1 Dive; 8 divers at 11am; 8 divers at 3pm (includes aquarium general dmission
Trip Cost: Admission: $52.99 + Gentle Giants Dive (11am or 3pm): $374.99 + Tax: $8.99% (total: $466.07)
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico.
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel the most spectacular diving site in the world
With its Mexican heart and Caribbean soul, Cozumel appeals to all sorts of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to extreme diving fanatics to history and nature buffs to those simply seeking relaxation.
Cozumel is also renowned for its incredible snorkeling and diving due to the sea’s remarkable clarity. Whether you are a pro-diver or a first-time snorkeler, the island is sprinkled with accessible sites for underwater exploration over one of the world’s largest reef systems that teems with tropical fish and marine life.
After Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel to be of the most spectacular diving sites in the world in 1961, people from every corner of the planet now come to discover this underwater Caribbean biosphere.
Several ecological parks, such as Chankanaab and Faro Celerain (Punta Sur), offer the most popular snorkel and dive sites for all levels. More activities for adventuresome sightseers include jungle trails, lush botanical gardens, enchanting lagoons, delightful dolphin encounter programs and sea turtle sanctuaries.
Complete dives for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Included:
- 7 nights lodging
- 5 days of 2-tank boat dives; 1 boat night dive
- Breakfast; lunch; dinner; and snacks daily
- All beverages (water, juices, coffee, beer, wine, cocktails)
- Hotel tax
Not Included:
- Transportation
Trip Cost: $1695 (double occupancy) - $500 deposit (add 3% if payment is via credit card)
Single occupancy (add: $500); Non-Diver Rates available | Triple and Family Rates are available
(FULL) Florida Springs Expedition - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join the Scuba Shack Team on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Dive locations may include Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, & Ginnie Springs.
Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule:
April 13th - Travel Day
April 14th - Dive Day
April 15th - Morning Dive, Travel back in the afternoon
Includes: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $425 double occupancy per person; Single occupancy add $195 (Training fees not included)
Grand Cayman - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
FULL
Join Scuba Shack in Grand Cayman!
Sunset House Grand Cayman's Hotel for Divers, by Divers
Started in 1958, Sunset House is the premier hotel for Scuba Divers in Grand Cayman. Sunset House operates in conjunction with Sunset Divers to offer guests a turnkey scuba diving holiday in the Cayman Islands.
Six boats take divers to experience some of the best dive sites in Grand Cayman. Cathy Church's Photo Center is also onsite, for those interested in underwater photography.
You will arrive directly from the airport to Sunset House ocean-front resort on the west side of Grand Cayman. Enjoy some of Grand Cayman's best shore diving, or relax by the pool with a cold beverage and free WiFi.
Sunset House is family-owned with a rich history. The Bar and Sea Harvest restaurant are popular with visitors and locals alike.
Complete dives for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Included:
7 nights lodging (double occupancy)
5 days 2-tank morning boat dives
2 days 1-tank afternoon boat dives (includes Kittiwake wreck)
Unlimited shore diving (afternoons and nights) - tanks & weights Included
Unlimited Nitrox
1 afternoon 7 Mile Beach excursion
Daily breakfast
Airport transfers
Not Included:
Transportation (flight); lunch & dinner
Trip Cost:
$2395/person (double occupancy); single occupancy rate (add $850); non-diver rate (deduct $500/person); Ocean view Room (add $250/person); Family rates available upon request
$500 deposit is required to reserve your space; final payment due Jan 9, 2024
add 3% service fee if payment is via credit card
Florida Springs Expedition - 3 Days / 3 Nights Trip
Join the Scuba Shack Team on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Dive locations may include Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, & Ginnie Springs.
Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule: TBD
Included: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 3 Days/3 Nights
Trip Cost: $645 double occupancy per person; Single occupancy add $290 (Training fees not included)
Yucatán Cenotes - 8 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Discover the hidden world of the Yucatan Peninsula’s cenotes with the Scuba Shack team. You will experience 5 days of diving in exclusive locations with the opportunity to see Mayan ruins along the way.
We will fly to Cancun, Mexico and stay in Playa del Carmen during the trip.
Required:
Divers must be Cavern Diver, Intro to Cave Diver, OR Full Cave Diver certified
Includes:
- Accommodation 7 Nights/8 Days (Breakfast included)
- Authorized guide for each group of 4 divers
- Pickup truck transport from dive shop to cenotes
- Tanks (EAN 32) & Weights
- Lunch, water, & Snacks
- Storage of gear
Not Included:
- Cenote entrance fees ($15-$20)
- O2 or Mix gases
- Rental car from airport to Playa del Carmen ($200 per person per 4 pack)
- Other items not specified above
- Evening dinner
Optional:
- Trip to Mayan ruins available upon request - if schedule allows (additional cost)
Trip Cost:
TBD
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico.
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel the most spectacular diving site in the world
With its Mexican heart and Caribbean soul, Cozumel appeals to all sorts of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to extreme diving fanatics to history and nature buffs to those simply seeking relaxation.
Cozumel is also renowned for its incredible snorkeling and diving due to the sea’s remarkable clarity. Whether you are a pro-diver or a first-time snorkeler, the island is sprinkled with accessible sites for underwater exploration over one of the world’s largest reef systems that teems with tropical fish and marine life.
After Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel to be of the most spectacular diving sites in the world in 1961, people from every corner of the planet now come to discover this underwater Caribbean biosphere.
Several ecological parks, such as Chankanaab and Faro Celerain (Punta Sur), offer the most popular snorkel and dive sites for all levels. More activities for adventuresome sightseers include jungle trails, lush botanical gardens, enchanting lagoons, delightful dolphin encounter programs and sea turtle sanctuaries.
Includes:
7 nights lodging
5 days of 2-tank boat dives; 1 boat night dive
Breakfast; lunch; dinner; and snacks daily
All beverages (water, juices, coffee, beer, wine, cocktails)
Hotel tax
Trip Cost: $1799 (double occupancy) - $500 deposit (add 3% if payment is via credit card)
Single occupancy (add: $420); Non-Diver Rates available | Triple and Family Rates are available
Florida Springs Expedition - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join the Scuba Shack Team on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Dive locations may include Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, & Ginnie Springs.
Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule:
Dec. 2nd - Travel Day
Dec. 3rd - Dive Day
Dec. 4th - Morning Dive, Travel back in the afternoon
Includes: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $425 double occupancy per person; Single occupancy add $195 (add: $175 for Open Water Certifications)
FL Springs Cavern Dive & Course - 2 Days/2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to the Florida to dive the caverns in the fresh water springs.
Vortex Springs, Morrison Springs & Jackson Blue
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip to expand advanced divers’ skills.
Includes: Dives & Training
Not included: Transportation; Food; Hotel
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $325
Grand Cayman - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Shack in Grand Cayman!
Sunset House Grand Cayman's Hotel for Divers, by Divers
Started in 1958, Sunset House is the premier hotel for Scuba Divers in Grand Cayman. Sunset House operates in conjunction with Sunset Divers to offer guests a turnkey scuba diving holiday in the Cayman Islands.
Six boats take divers to experience some of the best dive sites in Grand Cayman. Cathy Church's Photo Center is also onsite, for those interested in underwater photography.
You will arrive directly from the airport to Sunset House ocean-front resort on the west side of Grand Cayman. Enjoy some of Grand Cayman's best shore diving, or relax by the pool with a cold beverage and free WiFi.
Sunset House is family-owned with a rich history. The Bar and Sea Harvest restaurant are popular with visitors and locals alike.
Complete dives for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Includes:
7 nights lodging (Double Occupancy)
5 days 2-tank boat diving; Unlimited Shore and Night Diving (Tanks & Weights Included)
Breakfast and Lunch Daily
Airport transfers
Not Included:
Transportation
Trip Cost: $2095/person (double occupancy); Single Rate (add: $850); Non-Diver (deduct: $500/person); Oceanview Room (add: $250/person)
Details: $500 deposit is required to reserve your space; final payment due August 31, 2023; add 3% if payment is via credit card
Florida Grouper Aggregation - 5 Days / 5 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to the blue waters of South Florida and the annual GROUPER AGGREGATION!
This is a great trip to experience wildlife and underwater photography.
Reef, wreck, shore, & drift diving
Includes:
4 boat dives
1 night dive - boat dive
1 shore dive at Blue Heron Bridge
Tanks & weights for all boat dives
Not Included:
Lodging - traveler is responsible; ask for recommendations
Transportation
Meals
Tank & Weight rental for the Blue Heron Bridge dive
Optional:
Black Water Drift Dive - MUST be Advanced Certified Diver
Number of Days/Nights: 5 Days/5 Nights
Trip Cost: $395; Nitrox - add $35; Black Water Drift Dive - add $105 (Let us know air or Nitrox)
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico.
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel the most spectacular diving site in the world
With its Mexican heart and Caribbean soul, Cozumel appeals to all sorts of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to extreme diving fanatics to history and nature buffs to those simply seeking relaxation.
Cozumel is also renowned for its incredible snorkeling and diving due to the sea’s remarkable clarity. Whether you are a pro-diver or a first-time snorkeler, the island is sprinkled with accessible sites for underwater exploration over one of the world’s largest reef systems that teems with tropical fish and marine life.
After Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel to be of the most spectacular diving sites in the world in 1961, people from every corner of the planet now come to discover this underwater Caribbean biosphere.
Several ecological parks, such as Chankanaab and Faro Celerain (Punta Sur), offer the most popular snorkel and dive sites for all levels. More activities for adventuresome sightseers include jungle trails, lush botanical gardens, enchanting lagoons, delightful dolphin encounter programs and sea turtle sanctuaries.
Includes:
7 nights lodging
5 days of 2-tank boat dives; 1 boat night dive
Breakfast; lunch; dinner; and snacks daily
All beverages (water, juices, coffee, beer, wine, cocktails)
Hotel tax
Trip Cost: $1599 (double occupancy) - $500 deposit (add 3% if payment is via credit card)
Non-Diver Rates available | Triple and Family Rates are available
Florida Springs Expedition - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Dive locations may include Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, & Ginnie Springs.
Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule:
April 29 - Travel Day
April 30 - Dive Day
May 1 - Morning Dive, Travel back in the afternoon
Includes: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $395 (add: $175 for Open Water Certifications)
Fossil Dives Venice, FL - 2 Days / 3 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to the “Shark Tooth Capital” in Venice, FL! Explore the underwater landscape uncovering various fossils: the popular Megalodon tooth to various species of land mammals. This is a fun trip for science and history buffs! Limited spots available!
2 days of 3 tank dives
Register for more details!
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/3 Nights
Trip Cost: TBD
FL Springs Cavern Dive & Course - 2 Days/2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to the Florida to dive the caverns in the fresh water springs.
Vortex Springs, Morrison Springs & Jackson Blue
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for dive training
Includes: Dives
Not included: Transportation; Food; Hotel
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
(Full) Florida Springs Expedition - 3 Days / 3 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto & Ginnie Springs
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule
TBD
Includes: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 3 Days/3 Nights
Trip Cost: $595 (add course fee of $175 for Open Water Certifications)
Florida Springs Expedition - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Rainbow River, Devil’s Den, & Ginnie Springs
Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule
TBD
Includes: Hotel; Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $395 (add class fee of $175 for Open Water Certifications)
West Palm Beach, FL - 4 Days /4 Nights Trip
Nurse shark cruising the reef
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to the blue waters of South Florida. This is a great trip to experience wildlife and underwater photography.
Reef, wreck & drift diving; visit the famous Blue Heron Bridge; optional Shark & Black Water Drift Dive
Register for more details!
Number of Days/Nights: 4 Days/5 Nights
Trip Cost: TBD
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. Join us for the 1st week of 2023.
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel the most spectacular diving site in the world
With its Mexican heart and Caribbean soul, Cozumel appeals to all sorts of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to extreme diving fanatics to history and nature buffs to those simply seeking relaxation.
Cozumel is also renowned for its incredible snorkeling and diving due to the sea’s remarkable clarity. Whether you are a pro-diver or a first-time snorkeler, the island is sprinkled with accessible sites for underwater exploration over one of the world’s largest reef systems that teems with tropical fish and marine life.
After Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel to be of the most spectacular diving sites in the world in 1961, people from every corner of the planet now come to discover this underwater Caribbean biosphere.
Several ecological parks, such as Chankanaab and Faro Celerain (Punta Sur), offer the most popular snorkel and dive sites for all levels. More activities for adventuresome sightseers include jungle trails, lush botanical gardens, enchanting lagoons, delightful dolphin encounter programs and sea turtle sanctuaries.
Includes:
Taxes
All inclusive meals and drinks
Snack on Boat
Number of Days/Nights: 7 Days/7 Nights
Total Dives: 1 Welcome shore dive, 5 Days of 2 boat dives, Unlimited shore diving o, Night Dive
Cost: TBD / Diver - Double Occupancy ($500 deposit required to reserve your spot)
Non-Diver Rates available | Triple and Family Rates are available
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. Join us for the holidays 2022 (option: make it 2 weeks thru Jan 7, 2023).
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel the most spectacular diving site in the world
With its Mexican heart and Caribbean soul, Cozumel appeals to all sorts of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to extreme diving fanatics to history and nature buffs to those simply seeking relaxation.
Cozumel is also renowned for its incredible snorkeling and diving due to the sea’s remarkable clarity. Whether you are a pro-diver or a first-time snorkeler, the island is sprinkled with accessible sites for underwater exploration over one of the world’s largest reef systems that teems with tropical fish and marine life.
After Jacques Cousteau declared Cozumel to be of the most spectacular diving sites in the world in 1961, people from every corner of the planet now come to discover this underwater Caribbean biosphere.
Several ecological parks, such as Chankanaab and Faro Celerain (Punta Sur), offer the most popular snorkel and dive sites for all levels. More activities for adventuresome sightseers include jungle trails, lush botanical gardens, enchanting lagoons, delightful dolphin encounter programs and sea turtle sanctuaries.
Includes:
Taxes
All inclusive meals and drinks
Snack on Boat
Number of Days/Nights: 7 Days/7 Nights
Total Dives: 1 Welcome shore dive, 5 Days of 2 boat dives, Night Dive
Trip Cost: $1,735 / Diver - Double Occupancy ($500 deposit required to reserve your spot)
Non-Diver Rates available | Triple and Family Rates are available
Florida Springs - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Rainbow River, Blue Grotto & Ginnie Springs (optional dive: Devil’s Den)
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule
TBD
Includes: Hotel (double occupancy); Boat fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food; Optional night dive; Training Dives
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $395 - $445 (add: $125 for Open Water Certifications)
FL Springs Cavern Dive & Course - 2 Day/2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to the Florida to dive the caverns in the fresh water springs.
Vortex Springs, Morrison Springs & Jackson Blue
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for dive training
Includes: Dives
Not included: Transportation; Food; Hotel
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Grand Cayman - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte in Grand Cayman - October 29th through November 5th, 2022.
Sunset House Grand Cayman's Hotel for Divers, by Divers
Started in 1958, Sunset House is the premier hotel for Scuba Divers in Grand Cayman. Sunset House operates in conjunction with Sunset Divers to offer guests a turnkey scuba diving holiday in the Cayman Islands.
Six boats take divers to experience some of the best dive sites in Grand Cayman. Cathy Church's Photo Center is also onsite, for those interested in underwater photography.
You will arrive directly from the airport to Sunset House ocean-front resort on the west side of Grand Cayman. Enjoy some of Grand Cayman's best shore diving, or relax by the pool with a cold beverage and free WiFi.
Sunset House is family-owned with a rich history. The Bar and Sea Harvest restaurant are popular with visitors and locals alike.
Complete dives for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties
Includes:
7 nights lodging (Double Occupancy)
5 days 2-tank boat diving; Unlimited Shore and Night Diving (Tanks & Weights Included)
Breakfast and Lunch Daily
Airport transfers
Trip Cost: $1,899/person (double occupancy) - $500 deposit (add 3% if payment is via credit card)
FL Springs Cavern Dive & Course - 2 Day/2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to the Florida to dive the caverns in the fresh water springs.
Vortex Springs, Morrison Springs & Jackson Blue
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for dive training
Includes: Dives
Not included: Transportation; Food; Hotel
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Georgia Aquarium - Journey with Gentle Giants
Join Scuba Shack on a trip to the Georgia Aquarium to dive with the gentle giants.
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you’re guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other sea creatures. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the lively waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and have the experience of a lifetime.
Note: To attend, you must provide proof of autonomous Open Water SCUBA certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization.
Number of Days/Nights: 1 Day
Total Dives: 1 Dive
Trip Cost: $395
Bonaire - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Shack in Bonaire - July 2 thru July 9, 2022.
Immerse yourself in fifty shades of blue at our spectacular oceanfront resort conveniently located just minutes from the airport and a 5-minute walk to town. Colorful and laid-back, this water-lover’s paradise offers two sparkling pools, a day spa and fitness center, weekly activities, delicious dining, an intimate casino, and an award-winning PADI five-star dive operation with a fleet of six dive boats, private dive lockers, a dive shop with equipment rental, and a famed house reef you can explore 24/7.
Includes:
7 nights lodging (upgraded Studio Rms)
5 days 2-tank boat diving; 1 day of 1-tank afternoon boat dive; 6 days unlimited shore dive
Unlimited food/all beverage pkg (3 restaurants to choose from)
Marine Park Fee
Airport transfers
Trip Cost: $1,995/person (double occupancy) - $500 deposit (add 3% if payment is via credit card)
Cozumel, Mexico - 7 Days / 7 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico.
Cozumel is an island located 12 miles off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 29 miles long and 9 miles wide, with the highest point being 45 feet above sea level. Air temperature averages about 75-85 deg F and a water temperature of about 78-82 deg F.
Cozumel growth has been gradual and spontaneous, far the longest time, based on small to medium-size hotels.
With more than 2 million visitors per year, Cozumel is one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico.
As well as its natural beauty, clean and peaceful beaches, clear waters, multicolored reefs, exotic flora and fauna; the island offers numerous archeological vestiges of the Mayan culture.
Its inhabitants, perhaps its great on asset preserve their rich traditions, like Carnaval, the religious rites of Easter week and the festivals of Santa Cruz in May, San Miguel in September. All of these popular events combine pre-Hispanic and Catholic rituals with participation of locals and visitors alike.
It is during these celebrations that local character and color can be most appreciated, when the identity and strength that the years and decades have given Cozumel make this beautiful island what is today, a place with deep historical roots and a broad vision for the future.
Includes:
Taxes
All inclusive meals and drinks
Snack on Boat
Number of Days/Nights: 7 Days/7 Nights
Total Dives: 1 Welcome shore dive, 5 Days of 2 boat dives, Unlimited shore diving on boat diving days, Night Dive
Trip Cost: $1,595 / Diver - Double Occupancy ($500 deposit required to reserve your spot)
Non-Diver Rate: $975 pp Dbl Occupancy if staying with a diver
Florida Springs Expedition - 2 Days / 2 Nights Trip
Join Scuba Charlotte on a trip to Florida to dive in the fresh water springs.
Rainbow River, Blue Grotto & Ginnie Springs
Limited spaces available. Crystal clear water, 72 degrees year-round. Great trip for fun dives and dive training (open water dives, advanced open water, and various specialties).
Schedule
Friday Night: Hotel
Saturday AM: Rainbow River Dive
Saturday PM: Blue Grotto Dive(s)
Saturday Night- Hotel
Sunday AM: Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs Dive(s)
Includes: Hotel (double occupancy); Dive fees; Entrance fees; Tanks/Weights
Not included: Transportation; Food (see below for Training Dive fees)
Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days/2 Nights
Trip Cost: $395 (divers); see below for additional student fees
Open Water Certification: add: $125 (this includes the certification fees and scuba rental)
Advanced Open Water/Specialties: add: the course fee and any rental gear necessary