Charter Policy
(Dive shops & clubs should contact Aquatic Safaris for group rates and details)
Please read the Boat Policy.
Charter Policy
Reservations
Reservations will be accepted and secured with a valid credit card. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.Charter Minimums
On the 36' ASII, we must have 10 passengers to run the charter. On the 48' ASI, we must have 12 people to run the charter.Dive Site Destination Change
If the weather does not permit a dive charter to a scheduled offshore site (>25 miles) and a more inshore dive charter is possible (at least 18 miles), the charter will run to the alternate location. The customer will be charged for the actual dive site.Cancellation Policy
Your cancellation policy is based on your group size and destination and is specified in your confirmation email. There is no charge if you change your reservation before your cancellation date. If you cancel your charter reservation or decrease your group size inside the cancellation policy, you are fully responsible for the charter spot(s) unless we can rebook your spot(s) with another diver. Charter sites further than 25 miles offshore add 5 days to the cancellation period.- Group size 1-5: No penalty for cancellations received by noon 5 days prior to departure.
- Group size 6-11: No penalty for cancellations received by noon 7 days prior to departure.
- Group size 12-15: No penalty for cancellations received by noon 14 days prior to departure.
- Group size 16 or more: No penalty for cancellations received by noon 21 days prior to departure.
Charter NO SHOW
If you no-show for a charter, you are responsible for the cost of the charter plus a 15% crew tip. Additionally, if you rented tanks, there is a $10/tank transportation fee for transporting your tanks to the boat and back.Equipment
Charter prices include boat transportation only. Divers are responsible for providing their own equipment or making arrangements with us for rental gear. Rental tanks and/or weights reserved for your charter will be on the dive boats. All other rental gear is to be picked up/returned to the Aquatic Safaris dive shop. The shop opens at least one hour before the charter for rental gear pickup.SMS Text Messages
Your confirmation email includes a SMS TEXT MESSAGE opt-in link. You will only receive charter status updates via text if you opt-in to this service and consenting to receive text updates on charter status, departure time changes, availability changes, etc.Certification Cards
SCUBA certification will be verified on the boat by the crew. Unless you are Jacques Cousteau, you will not be allowed to dive without a certification card or e-card. No exceptions! If you show up without SCUBA certification verification, you will still be responsible for the cost of the charter but may ride on the boat.
By booking a charter, the customer agrees to these terms.
