The trip was unbelievable … top of my list beyond anything else I've ever experienced.

Lewis Miller

Aqua Cat Trip Info

2023 Rates

$3,195.00 per person ocean view double occupancy

$2,695.00 per person cabin 11 skylight double occupancy

$2,795.00 per person ocean view triple occupancy 

$2,595.00 per person ocean view quad occupancy

Special rate – $500.00 off on Dec 16.

Booking Single? We will pair you with another guest of the same gender. 

Single supplement fee for those who wish to have a private cabin is a 65% surcharge on the rate, fuel surcharge and port fee. 

FEES*
$340.00 per person (VAT, Bahamas taxes)

*Subject to change6

2024 Rates

$3,295.00 per person ocean view double occupancy

$2,795.00 per person cabin 11 skylight double occupancy

$2,895.00 per person ocean view triple occupancy

$2,695.00 per person ocean view quad occupancy

Booking Single? We will pair you with another guest of the same gender. 

Single supplement fee for those who wish to have a private cabin is 65% more for the rate, fuel surcharge and port tax. 

FEES*
$345.00 per person (VAT, Bahamas taxes)

*Subject to change

Departs from

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
Boarding:  Saturday, 6:00pm

Returns to

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS). Friday afternoon
Disembark:  Saturday, 9:00am

Sample Itinerary

Itineraries are weather dependent and tailored to best diving available each trip.

Saturday:
6:00pm board. Check in, dinner, unpack, orientation and safety briefing.

Sunday:
Depart before first light; offering 4 daytime dives and 1 night dive today. 

Monday through Wednesday:
4 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day/night in the Exuma Cays and/or Eleuthera. Shore excursions are offered daily.

Thursday:
4 daytime dives Captain’s Dinner with photo and video presentations; awards presented during dessert. 

Friday:
2 daytime dives. 
Return to Nassau 2:00-5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance.
6:00pm Farewell Cocktail Party.
Port night in Nassau! Dinner on your own. The evening is yours to enjoy in Nassau.

Saturday:
Disembark vessel by 9:00am.

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Included

  • Accommodations
  • All meals and snacks (except dinner Friday night)
  • All beverages (soda, rum drinks, vodka, beer and wine)
  • All shore excursions
  • Tanks and weight belts

Not Included

  • Dive and snorkel gear (available for rent)
  • Bahamas taxes and fees
  • Crew gratuity (15% recommended)
  • Dinner Friday night
  • Airfare to Nassau
  • Nitrox ($150.00 per person per trip payable on board)
  • Transfers to and from the Aqua Cat.  They may be arranged for $18.00 per transfer.

Deposits / Payments

Individuals – $1,000.00 per person confirms the space. The balance is due 4 months prior to departure. Port fees are due with the final payment.

Method of Payment
Mastercard, Visa, Discover, personal check, money order, and wire transfer are all accepted.

Cancellation Policy

Individuals:

  1. More than 9 months prior to departure, a full refund less a 5% cancellation fee.
  2. Less than 9 months prior to departure, all payments are forfeited.

If the trip departs full, we will issue a full refund less 5% cancellation fee.

COVID cancellations:  If borders are closed at the time of travel, then a rebooking will be allowed.  All rebooked trips will be reinvoiced and any difference in fare and fees will be assessed.  Diveassure annual combination trip and dive accident insurance includes cancellation due to Covid.

Policy for trip interruption due to a named storm: A future credit will be offered for any missed days with no expiration date for using the credit. We understand your busy schedules and the need to plan. There is no refund for cancellations due to weather.

Travel Protection

It is recommended that all passengers purchase travel protection to help protect you and your trip investment. It is also recommended that all divers have diving accident insurance. For more information and to purchase dive and travel insurance, visit the providers below: 

  • Diveassure: For annual combination trip and dive accident insurance. Included cancellation due to Covid.
  • Travelex: Travel protection for a single trip. You may choose the TRAVEL SELECT policy and select the optional ADVENTURE SPORTS COVERAGE upgrade which waives the policy exclusions for extreme sports such as scuba diving. Purchase of Travelex insurance must be more than 21 days from date of travel.
Comfort Suites Hotel on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas

Comfort Suites Hotel

The Comfort Suites hotel in Nassau, Bahamas is next to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Waterpark, Marina Village at Atlantis and more. Book your stay directly through our website and enjoy a wide array of hotel amenities including free Wi-Fi, breakfast and on-site restaurant. Rates starting at $250.00 and up, book early and save with our advance purchase rates.

Reservations: Book Directly
Phone: Direct (242) 363-3680

Holiday Inn Express in downtown Nassau, Bahamas

Holiday Inn Express

In a prime location only 10 miles from the Airport, you can step out of the front gate and walk across West Bay Street to the beautiful Junkanoo Beach, where you can enjoy the Aqua blue water of the Atlantic Ocean while relaxing in one of their complimentary beach chairs.  complimentary high-speed internet and upgraded continental breakfast buffet included. 

Website: Holiday Inn Express
Contact: Email Hotel
Reservations: Direct 242-322-1515

Margaritaville Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas

Margaritaville Beach Resort

Located in Nassau and just a 5 minute ride to our docks.  Air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and all-in-one washer/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios.  50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.  Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet.  4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Also a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a steam room.   

Website: Margaritaville Beach Resort
Reservations: Direct 242.603.8400 / U.S. and Canada 855-235-3909

AQUA CAT Check List

*Required for divers
**Available for rent with prior arrangements
+ The Exuma Cays offers many opportunities to go ashore and explore and enjoy the uninhabited beaches. For these occasions, we highly recommend proper footwear for these eco adventures. Flip flops are not always suitable. We suggest water shoes or TEVA type sandals. Sneakers are fine but they might get wet!

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