Frequently Asked Questions
All divers are required to arrive no later than 6:15am the day of their charter. The boat leaves the dock promptly at 7:00am. Late divers will forfeit their spot and no rescheduling will be provided.
Payment is due at the time of booking through our secure online booking platform.
No. Payment is due at the time of booking through our secure online booking platform.
We only accept bookings through our secure online booking platform.
No refunds will be issued on purchases. We will work with you to reschedule your dive charter within 12 months from the original purchase date.
No. All divers are required to bring their own SCUBA dive gear. Tanks are not included in the charter fee.
We will only run a charter with a minimum of 4 divers.
At this time, we will not be offering drift diving charters. All dives will be wreck dives and an anchor line will be secured from the boat to the wreck below.
All divers are required to digitally sign a waiver at the time of booking online. Waivers must be completed and submitted before the date of dive charter. We will not accept waivers at the boat.
No. All divers are required to digitally sign a waiver at the time of booking online. Waivers must be completed and submitted before the date of dive charter. We will not accept waivers at the boat.
Divers can only bring their SCUBA gear, a towel, and change of clothes, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a current diver certification card. Cameras and mobile phones are also permitted.
No alcohol will be provided. Divers are prohibited from bringing alcohol aboard the boat.
No alcohol will be provided. Divers are prohibited from bringing alcohol aboard the boat.
Coolers are prohibited aboard the boat. We have a large cooler on board and we will provide snacks and drinks.
Surface intervals are required between dives. Interval times begin when the last diver of the group arrives at the boat deck.
Surface intervals are required between dives. Interval times begin when the last diver of the group arrives at the boat deck.
Absolutely! You may enjoy the cabin on the Explorer at any time. However, you must be out of your wetsuit and completely dry.
In the event of inclement weather or illness/injury of a diver, vouchers will be issued for the remaining number of dives of the charter. We will work with each diver to reschedule.
In the event of illness/injury of a diver, vouchers will be issued for the remaining number of dives of the charter. We will work with each diver to reschedule.
Yes, spearfishing is allowed! Just be sure to speak with the captain beforehand to review any local regulations and safety protocols
Platinum Charter Passes are valid for the purchasing diver only. The pass cannot be shared or transferred. Lost or stolen passes cannot be replaced.
Lost or stolen passes cannot be replaced.
The unique code on the back of your charter pass is good for booking 6 dive charters. When you book a charter, simply enter your harter pass code into the Promo Code field.
Tanks are not included in the price of the dive charter. You can purchase tank rentals separately online or contact us before the charter to arrange for tanks to be aboard the day of your charter.
Nautical Divers will be providing snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to all our divers during charters. We'll also be providing divers a delicious pizza lunch after our second tank dive...fresh from our onboard pizza oven.
All divers will need to book individually, as they will all need to sign a waiver and liability release document. The process is quick, easy, and secure!
If you signed up to become a member first or during the checkout process, then yes.
Yes. There is a toilet room in the cabin.
Plan on being gone from 7am until 5pm.
We can provide 3 NITROX tanks to each diver during the charter for an additional fee.
We require all divers to be certified Advanced Open Water Divers with NITROX certification or be accompanied by a certified dive instructor if the diver is an Advanced Open Water Diver student.
Tanks are not included in the price of the dive charter. You can purchase tank rentals separately online or contact us before the charter to arrange for tanks to be aboard the day of your charter.
The only students allowed on our charters are Advanced Open Water Diver students who are already NITROX certified and accompanied by a dive instructor.


