$250 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT!

This is a great opportunity for new divers to get more dives logged and see some great marine life!

Advanced divers will love this trip, too
it’s a classic Aquatic adventure that we love doing every year

All divers are now required to be nitrox certified as they only fill nitrox on board.

Welcome aboard! Juliet has 6 air conditioned private cabins, comfortably sleeping 2 people per cabin, either in one large bed or with a convenient fold-down bunk for separate sleeping arrangements.

There are two cabin styles: Ensuite and Standard. Ensuite simply means there is a private head and shower in the cabin, standard cabins share 3 heads and 2 shower areas throughout the boat.

Ensuite

• Private head and shower in the cabin

• Ample storage space

• Two separate beds for couples or singles

• Extra-long bed for divers over 6’ tall

• A fold-down bunk for families with small children

• Two portholes

All meals, snacks, hors d’oeveres and beverages (soda, juices, beer, wine and liquor) are included.

St. Croix

St. Croix is truly a hidden gem in the Caribbean.
Part of the US Virgin Islands, but worlds apart from the usual. Just 35 miles south of St. Thomas, St. John and BVIs it is the largest of the USVIs and also the most dramatic. At 84 miles square and highest elevation at Mount Eagle of 1,165ft, St Croix boasts beautiful beaches, rain forests, salt marshes, desert, and plains. But the diversity and beauty doesn’t stop at sea level.

Every winter, Juliet heads to St. Croix to explore this unique, friendly, and enchanting island – both above and below the water. Departing from the Frederiksted Pier, we’ll be exploring the wrecks and reefs of Butler Bay, the walls off Cane Bay, and the reefs and slopes of the northern shores of the island around the Salt River and Christainsted.

Not certified yet?
You've got time!

Aquatic Adventures Ohio has classes going year-round. Open water season in Ohio runs May through October. Now is the perfect time to complete your certification in Ohio so you can enjoy the most diving that the Caribbean has to offer!
Click the link below for more information!

TRAVEL DETAILS

Dive Insurance

Aquatic Adventures of Ohio requires all divers to have some level of dive insurance to travel on all trips. At minimum, you must have hyperbaric recompression chamber coverage- this may be covered by your current insurance, but if not… you’ll need supplemental dive accident insurance.

NOTE: A DAN membership is separate from DAN insurance.

If you don’t have dive insurance yet, check out the link below for plan options.

Proof of dive insurance will be required prior to departure. If no dive insurance has been purchased/proof provided, AAO reserves the right to cancel your reservation without refund.

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per person)

important information + waivers

1. All divers are now required to be nitrox certified as they only fill nitrox on board.

2. Passports are required (with at least 6 months before expiration)

3. Fill out both the passenger form and the waiver maximum of 2 months prior to departure.

F.A.Q.

Air Travel to St. Croix

Most major US airlines fly into St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) from the US. If you cannot find flights directly into St. Croix, look at flights into San Juan or St. Thomas and then catch one of these local airlines the fly into St. Croix 3-5 times per day.

• Cape Air (via San Juan or St. Thomas)

• Seaborne (via San Juan or St. Thomas)

If you are flying in the day of departure (Friday) please be sure to include your airline and flight information on your passenger information form so that the crew knows when you will be arriving. If you are arriving well after boarding time, don’t worry. we plan to stay at the Fredricksted Pier and dive throughout the afternoon and evening so even a flight arriving later in the day is ok. If you would like to plan to fly in the day before, please note that St. Croix is not a huge tourist destination and as such hotels are hard to come by and book up years in advance! Please plan ahead.

On your day of return, disembarkation is at 9am. To allow for ample no-fly-time we recommend booking flights that depart after noon to avoid having to cut your diving short on the day before return. Current DAN recommendations can be found here. Always follow your computer’s recommendation and know your personal limitations.

If your flight or check-in time is not until later in the afternoon, you are welcome to leave your luggage on board Juliet while you explore St. Croix until your time of departure. We can help arrange for tour vans and transportation.

How to get to the Juliet LOB

The boat is located at the Frederiksted Cruise Ship Pier, at the north end of Strand Street in Downtown Frederiksted, St. Croix. Taxi from the airport should be around $12-16 per person depending on luggage.

What if I need a roommate? 

If you would like to have a roommate but don't not have one identified yet, then we will initially only charge the double occupancy rate. Aquatic Adventures Ohio will work to find you a roommate; however, if a roommate cannot be found then you are responsible for paying the single occupancy rate.

Diving

St. Croix features some excellent wreck diving in addition to jaw-dropping walls. Butler Bay is only a short distance from the Pier and offers shallow tugs and barges teaming with life, as well as deeper wrecks including the wreckage of the old cruise ship pier - aptly named Armageddon. Sharks, octopus, rays, and eels are abundant, as well as plenty of macro life.

The visibility is typically endless – great for photographers! Cane Bay has miles of dramatic walls and beautiful reefs, ranging in depths from 30’ to well beyond recreational dive limits so you can choose what depth you are comfortable diving. The diving here is great for beginners as well as the more seasoned underwater adventurers. Typically, there is no current and boat traffic is negligible.

are meals INCLUDED?

Yes!

All meals and beverages on board are included.

are GRATUITIES included?

No, these are not included yet. Across the liveaboard industry in the US and Caribbean, tips are not included in the price of the trip. A suggested gratuity of 10-15% is greatly appreciated.

Do I have to be certified to go SCUBA diving?

Yes, an Open Water Certification is required to go SCUBA diving.

If you haven’t gotten certified yet, you don’t know what you’re missing!
You can do your classroom work before your trip and then do your checkout dives on vacation!

Can I go diving just a few times? Or do I have to dive every day?

The first rule of diving (well, one of the first rules) is to call a dive if you aren’t comfortable. This means that if you have signed up to go diving one day and you don’t feel comfortable, please don’t get in the water.
That said, this is a personal choice and not one that will result in a refund of money.

is the use of reef-safe sunscreen required?

It is not required, but it is strongly recommend to use of reef-friendly sunscreens to help keep the ocean’s corals healthy. Research estimates that 4-6,000 metric tons of sunscreen wash off swimmers into the ocean annually, and most of these sunscreens contain ingredients that cause harmful algae blooms and coral bleaching. Please check your sunscreens and avoid those that contain benzophenon/oxybenzone. To do your part, use biodegradable, natural sunscreens to help protect the reefs.

Look for sunscreens that have active ingredients such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.

What are the water temps in St. Croix in March?

Water temperatures in the Virgin Islands stay fairly stable throughout the year.

A 3mm “shorty” wetsuit is recommended except for rainy days and multiple diving a 3mm "full wetsuit" would be better.

(Let us know in advance, Aquatic Adventures can assist you with a rental or purchase of a new wetsuit!)

What dive gear is included?

• Tanks

• Weights

• Weight belts

• Fishing and spearfishing equipment

• Nitrox

Is Nitrox available?

Yes!

On this trip a Nitrox certification is required, as they only have Nitrox on board of the Juliet LOB.

can i dive with gloves/knives?

Yes, but remember gloves are for the mooring line only, not to protect your hands to touch the coral. Juliet LOB adheres to a strict no touch/no take policy on all of their trips and destinations, with the exception of garbage, and lionfish. Take only pictures, leave only bubbles, kill only time and lionfish.

Are sheets / towels / soaps provided?

Yes, Juliet LOB provides all linens, shower and deck towels, and there are shampoos, and soaps in all of the shower areas. If you like something specific feel free to bring it with you.

Is there internet access or cell phone reception on board?

There is no internet or wifi on board while you are out on charter. Juliet LOB has a dedicated satellite email system but no ability to browse the internet or check personal email accounts. When within site of land in the Bahamas, VIs, and Puerto Rico your US phone will most likely work, but please check with your provider for fee schedules and roaming charged that might be incurred.

In case of an emergency: On the boat, in addition to a VHF radio, Juliet LOB has a satellite phone and e-mail. Passengers can use these for ship to shore communication. There is a fee for non-emergency use. Your family and friends at home should contact Juliet Sailing and Diving at 1-866-5JULIET (558-5438) and they will contact the boat.

How does someone get in touch with me on board in case of an emergency?

If you would like to leave contact information with your loved ones should they need to reach you in an emergency they can contact the office at 1-866-558-5438 to get a message to the boat. There is also satellite email on board that can accept text-only messages of 500 characters or less at juliet@mazu.email

Are there outlets in my cabin?

Yes, there are normal household 110v outlets throughout the boat, in all cabins and the main salon for you to use. And yes, there are some near the beds if you need to use a CPAP at night. If you need an extension cord just ask the crew when you board.

Can I fish onboard?

Yes, we strongly encourage lionfish hunting as they are invasive – and very tasty. Other fishing is allowed but we’d honestly rather you hunt the lionfish instead. Better to take the fish that aren’t supposed to be there and give the endemic fish a break!

About the Virgin Islands

• While US residents do not need a passport to travel to St. Croix, it is recommended that if you have one you should travel with it.

• The Virgin Islands widely accept the US dollar, most major credit cards (Visa, MC, AmEx), and travelers checks.

• Drivers drive on the left on the roads, though lots of the cars are the American left-side drive.

• Your cell phone will most likely work, check with your provider before using your phone to avoid unexpected charges.

Can I pay by Zelle?

No. The dive shop does not accept Zelle. You can make your payment by credit card which includes a 3% processing fee.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 3% processing fee, you may pay by check. You can drop this off at the front desk of the dive shop or by mailing this directly to the dive shop.

Pricing details

price Per Person: 

Standard room
$2,140 (double occupancy)
$4,280 (single occupancy (queen))

SOLD OUT- FOrward ENSUITE ROOM- SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT - $2,340 (double occupancy)- SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT - $4,680 (single occupancy)- SOLD OUT

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

Payments can be made by a credit card which includes a 3% processing fee or by check dropped off to the front desk of the dive shop or mailed directly to the shop.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

• All diving included in itinerary above

• All meals and beverages on board

• Nitrox

• Most taxes and fees

  • Deposits, Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

NOT INCLUDED

• 4% processing fee per payment (if paying w/credit card)

• Airfare

• Transportation

• Hotel accommodation in St. Croix pre/post tour

• Possible fuel surcharge due

• Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

  The final price will be on your invoice, please note that the price below is an average price.

  • Worldwide Trip Protector Edge ‘Basic’

    • Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

  • Worldwide Trip Protector ‘Premium’

    • Please Note: Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

  • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

SUGGESTED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

There are three payment options available to you. 
*Payment schedule does not include insurance costs. Insurance is due with initial payment. 

Option 1: Full Payment
(Most affordable overall)
Full payment (plus insurance)- due upon receipt.

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Option 2: Two Payments
One payment will be due immediately and the second payment will be due no later than 120 days prior to the start of the trip.

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
NOTE: Not all insurance policy will allow you to purchase coverage after the initial deposit. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 3% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

TWO-PAYMENT PLAN:

(price per person)
Due now: $250 + Insurance (suggested)
90 days prior: Remainder due

 

Option 3: Monthly Payments
Payments will be split into the remaining months prior to your trip (ending by 120 days prior to the trip)

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
*Please keep in mind, a 3% processing fee may be charged at time of paymentif choosing to pay with a credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Split amount due into monthly payments.

• The first payment must be a minimum of $250 + insurance (per person), due upon receipt.

• The remaining payments will be divided by the months- with final payment due by 120 days prior to the trip.

REGISTRATION 

• A completed registration form (one per person)

  • If you have more than 1 person from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms.

FINAL PAYMENT

• Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

• Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

• Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Aquatic Adventures and Zone Travel.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 120 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

• Deposits, Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

 Cancellation in writing must be received by Aquatic Adventures 120 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the package cost minus the following fees:

• Deposits, Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Please note that we must abide by the vendor cancellation policies:

Note: For cancelations made less than 120 days prior to departure, refunds beyond the initial deposit will only be issued if a replacement can be found.

No refunds are offered for cancellations or shortened trips due to adverse weather or other natural events outside reasonable control of Juliet Sailing and Diving. We strongly suggest that you obtain travel insurance for your trip.

Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

EDGE PLAN:
(BASIC PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 14 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage 

  
  

WORLDWIDE TRIP PROTECTOR:
(PREMIUM PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 21 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage