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California Channel Islands-Summer
Scuba & Freediving
July 29th - August 2nd, 2024
Spots Available: 15
Join us on The Peace Charter Boat with Hot Tub!
Trip Description
- 65 to 70 degrees for water temperature
- 50 to 70 foot of visibility
- Scuba/Freediving trip with the ability to spearfish for larger pelagic fish species or just scuba dive
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Islands that we typically dive are Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and San Miguel
Requirements
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Gear must be brought or rented which the shop can do which must include 1 tank that can be filled on the boat.
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Nitrox is available for those who are certified for it.
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Advanced or higher certification is recommended but not required.
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5mm suit, gloves, and a hood is a must, but a thicker suit is recommended
- Coast Guard meeting at 9pm is mandatory
- Boat can be boarded at 8pm
Costs
- $795 diving the Peace dive boat out of Ventura Harbor.
- $200 deposit which can be payed directly to the shop by calling (970)-778-7705.
- Travel to and from the marina is not included which usually is gas and food in transit. Most people carpool so figuring out how to get to and from is on their own.
California Channel Islands-Fall
Lobster Trip!
November 25th - 29th, 2024
Spots Available: 15
Join us on The Peace Charter Boat with Hot Tub!
Trip Description
- 55 to 65 degrees water temperature
- 50 – 70 foot of visibility
- Scuba/Freediving trip with the ability to spearfish for larger pelagic fish species or just scuba dive
- Lobster season for those who want to catch and take home lobster
- Spearfishing is also still in season for all reef species
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Islands that we typically dive are Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and San Miguel
Requirements
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Gear must be brought or rented which the shop can do which must include 1 tank that can be filled on the boat.
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Nitrox is available for those who are certified for it.
-
Advanced or higher certification is recommended but not required.
-
5mm suit, gloves, and a hood is a must, but a thicker suit is recommended
- Coast Guard meeting at 9pm is mandatory
- Boat can be boarded at 8pm
Costs
- $795 diving the Peace dive boat out of Ventura Harbor.
- $200 deposit which can be payed directly to the shop by calling (970)-778-7705.
- Travel to and from the marina is not included which usually is gas and food in transit. Most people carpool so figuring out how to get to and from is on their own.
The Bahamas
with Blackbeard
March 15th - 21st, 2025
Spots Available: 15
Joing us on The Peace Charter Boat with Hot Tub!
Trip Description
- Length of Trip: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Departure: 15 Mar 2025 before 1pm Nassau Harbor Club
- Return: 21 Mar 2025 9am Nassau Harbor Club
- Dives: Approximately 19 dives in total Included in price
- Experience a variety of scuba diving like no other place in the Caribbean. The variety of dive sites in the Exuma Cays is truly unique and offers opportunities not available elsewhere and they can be reached on a liveaboard. Each week we offer a great variety of diving including thrilling shark feeding dives, walls that begin as shallow as 40′ and slope over the edge where large pelagic are frequently seen, exhilarating high-speed drift dives through the cuts of the cays, blue holes which are banked by patch reefs with huge schools of fish as well as other wonderful sites. Scuba divers can enjoy up to 19 dives per week and will leave with a logbook full of new memories and wonderful sightings. Many of our dive sites are in the Exumas Land & Sea Park which is protected so the marine life is both large and plentiful. This is truly the best of the Bahamas- diving the Exuma Cays with Aqua Cat!
- Potential Dive Sites: Lost Blue Hole, Periwinkle Reef, Amberjack Reef, Austin Smith Wreck, Cathedral, Jeep Reef, Pillar Wall, The Washing Machine, Whale Tail Wall
- Marine Life: Stingrays, Jacks, Lobster, Jawfish, Angelfish, Groupers, Blennies, Moray Eels, Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays
Requirements
- Experience: Open Water – No minimum logged dives required.
Costs
- Price: $1,365
- Includes: 6 Nights’ Accommodations Meals & Beverages. Alcohol is beer on tap, wine, and rum punch. You may BYOB. Tanks, Weights, Weight Belts Up to 19 dives.
- Deposit: A $300 deposit holds your spot due ASAP.
- Not Included: Airfare, Crew Gratuity, Ground Transfers, Hotel stays prior or post boarding, Scuba Equipment
- Airfare should be estimated between $500-$900
- Scuba equipment can be rented from Scubaventures
FAQs
- What happens if my incoming flights to Nassau are delayed/postponed/re-routed?
- Please contact the vessel if you experience any changes or delays in travel to the Bahamas on Saturday as our U.S. Reservations Office is not open on the weekends.
- The cell phone numbers to the boats are 242-376-7608 and 242-376-7606.
- If you have arranged Ground Transfers through us with Island Escape Tours, please ALSO contact Mr. Wright directly at 242.449.7862.
- The U.S. Reservations Office can take your calls Monday thru Friday 9:00am — 5:00pm EST at 800.327.9600 or 954.734.7111.
- What should I bring?
- Space is limited on Blackbeard’s sailboats. We suggest several bathing suits, shorts, long pants, several T-shirts, and a wind breaker all packed in soft luggage.
- Also pack deck shoes, sandals or flip-flops, towels (see note below), sunscreen (non-oil/reef safe), sunglasses and foul weather gear (pants and jacket) which is a necessity to keep dry from spray or rain.
- During the cooler months, bring sweats/warm clothing for topside. Don’t forget jammies since this is dormitory style; you’ll need something to sleep in besides your birthday suit!
- Personal items such as aspirin, decongestants and shampoos are also recommended.
- We provide all bedding. We have storage at our dock for any empty bags or any bags you won’t need.
- We recommend 2 towels – 1 for salt and 1 for showering.
- Click Here for a checklist.
Before and After You Dive
Before you dive, come in for an equipment inspection and evaluation. Proper maintenance is EXTREMELY important. We suggest you bring your equipment in for service one month or more prior to your travel dates.
Pre-Dive Services
- Complete Service Packages Available
- Regulator Testing
- Octopus Testing
- Alternate Air Source Testing
- BCD Testing
- Nitrox Service
- Computer/Depth Testing
- Computer Battery Replacement
- Scuba Cylinders
Guidelines for Flying After Diving
- A minimum of 12-hour surface interval is recommended for the single no-decompression dive
- A minimum of 18-hour surface interval for multi-day repetitive diving
- Substantially longer than 18 hours after diving involving compulsory decompression, or using heliox and trimix.