Atlantic Beach, NC
July 10 - 14, 2023. The Graveyard of the Atlantic gets its name from the estimated 2000 shipwrecks scattered along the North Carolina coastline. Consistently voted #1 Wreck Diving in North America by Scuba Diving magazine's Readers' Poll, many of these historic vessels are accessible to divers. We recommend that all divers dive Nitrox for increased bottom times and safety. 30% Nitrox, and 50% & 100% O2 Fills are available.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
ATLANTIC BEACH, NC
DOUBLETREE ATLANTIC BEACH OCEANFRONT
July 10 - 14, 2023
RATES
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Diver (AOW): |
Diver (OW): |
Non-Diver: | |
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Quad occ. |
$1,240 pp |
$1,060 pp |
$840 pp |
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Triple occ. |
$1,387 pp |
$1,207 pp |
$987 pp |
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Double occ. |
$1,680 pp |
$1,500 pp |
$1,280 pp |
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Single occ. |
$2,660 pp |
$2,380 pp |
$2,160 pp |
**Dive/Charter operators reserve the right to institute a Fuel Surcharge when necessary. This cost will need to be passed to the customer and may result in an increased package cost.
Optional Add-ons:
Additional 2-tank dive: $145/pp
Deep Sea fishing Charter: prices vary, please let us know if you are interested
PAYMENT
Non-refundable deposit: $600
Full payment is due 90 days prior to the trip, April 10, 2023
ITINERARY
July 10: Arrive & Half-day Shallow dive
July 11: U-352 / W.E. Hutton (aka Papoose) - Full day Deep Wreck Dives (2 tanks) - AOW+
July 12: Ashkhabad/ Indra-Full day Shallow Wreck Dives (2 tanks) - OW+
July 13: Beach day
July 14: Depart
**Dive sites are chosen the day of the dive trip based on what conditions allow. The dive operator can NOT guarantee a specific dive itinerary including a dive on the U-352 or a wreck with sharks, but will do their best with safety in mind.
Dive trips depart from the dive shop (where the boats are docked) and begin a 2-hour boat ride out to the dive sites. The Full Day dive trip consists of 2 dives (recreational/no deco dive limits), with a 1 -1/2 – 2-hour surface interval in between.
TRIP DESCRIPTION
The Graveyard of the Atlantic gets its name from the estimated 2000 shipwrecks scattered along the North Carolina coastline. Consistently voted #1 Wreck Diving in North America by Scuba Diving magazine's Readers' Poll, many of these historic vessels are accessible to divers. We recommend that all divers dive Nitrox for increased bottom times and safety. 30% Nitrox, and 50% & 100% O2 Fills are available.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 4 night stay accommodation at Doubletree Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
- Daily breakfast
- 2.5 days of boat diving
- Weights
Not Included: All flights, meals other than breakfast, ground transportation and all other dive gear (rental prices listed below).
MINIMUM REQU IREMENTS
Minimum Requirements for Deep Water Wreck Trips:
- Advanced Open Water Certified (Preferred)
- Minimum of 25 Logged Dives
- Two Boat Ocean Dives in their Diving career
- Two Dives to 70 feet or greater
- Two Dives in the Last 12 Months - Minimum Age – 15 years old
Additionally, the Shallow Full Day Dive (2 Tank) trips available to shipwrecks and artificial reefs sit in about 60 feet of water. These dives are ideal for divers who either do not meet the minimum requirements for the deeper Full Day dive trip or would benefit from doing a shallow wreck dive from a boat.
Minimum Requirements for Shallow Water Wreck (Two Tank) Trips:
- Open Water Certified
- Minimum of 10 Logged Dives
- One Boat Ocean Dive
- Two Dives in the Last 12 Months
- Minimum Age – 12 years old
If a diver does not meet all of these requirements for the Shallow dive trips, they must either be under the direct supervision of the group leader/instructor or hire one of a dive guide from the dive operator (at an additional cost).
RENTAL PRICES
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Rental Pricing: |
Aluminum 80 (Air) |
$7.00 |
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Aluminum 100 (Air) |
$11.00 |
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Aluminum or Steel 80cf (EAN) |
$16.00 |
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Aluminum or Steel 100+cf (EAN) |
$19.00 |
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Regulator System w/ SPG |
$15.00 |
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BCD w/ Power Inflator |
$15.00 |
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Wetsuit 3mm or 5mm |
$15.00 |
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Nitrox Dive Computer |
$20.00 |
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Fill Pricing: |
Air Fill (up to 99cf) |
$6.00 |
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(Your Tank) |
Air Fill (100+cf) |
$7.00 |
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Nitrox 30% (up to 99cf) |
$12.00 |
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Nitrox 30% (100+cf) |
$14.00 |
CANCELATION POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE
Aquatic Adventures Ohio incurs unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip, therefore some monies may not be recoverable. Cancellation and refund schedule:
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6+ months prior: cancellation with 75% refund
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4-6 months prior: cancellation with 50% refund
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Less than 4 months: no cancellation or refund
Changes to airline schedules and routing are at the sole discretion of the airline; Aquatic Adventures Ohio cannot be held accountable for these changes. Any cost incurred that is not covered by the airlines would be the responsibility of the traveler.
Cancellation note: Unfortunately, we cannot vary from our stated cancellation policy regardless of your situation. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance immediately upon booking your trip.
We strongly recommend the use of travel insurance for any of your trips.
