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Scuba Diving
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| Monkey Shoals |
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| Barrel Sponge/Feather duster |
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| Stingray |
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| Green Moray |
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| Pillar Coral |
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| Hiding Shark |
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| Assisting the divers |
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| Slender tube sponges |
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| Arial of Nurse |
Diving with Scuba Safaris:
Scuba Safaris has discovered over 40 different dive sites which may vary from virgin, gently sloping reefs, to caverns, ledges, drop-offs and wrecks.
These are brief descriptions of just a handful of our more favored dive sites.
~The Thermal Vents.~
This reef begins at a shallow 35 feet and plunges to 95 feet. This reef is covered with large 'Black Coral' trees that stem from the side of the reef. With overhangs and small canyons, this reef provides good hiding places for Spotted Drum, High hats Arrow Crabs and some of the largest Lobsters. Divers can visit the hot vent where 100 F water fizzes from the bottom.
~Coral Gardens.~
This area begins at 50 feet and has extensive growth of tube sponges, sea fans, and anemones. Packed with hard and soft corals, this area seems to continue forever. This is home to schools of Atlantic Spadefish and large schools of Horse-Eyed Jacks that tend to love swimming between groups of divers.
~The Monkey Shoals.~
This two square mile reef is located 15 minutes from shore. Because of the large area, a number of dives can be done on this reef without repetition. Some of these sites include "The Bason","Doughnut","The White Hole" and "Hurricane Reef". The depth varies from a shallow depth of 40 feet to a depth of 100 feet. Visibility here is usually 100 feet plus. This is home to French and Gray Angelfish, Nurse Sharks, Reef Sharks (Black Tip),Flying Gunards, Glass-Eyed and Yellow Tailed Snappers and Much more. There are also many types of coral, such as, majestic stands of Pillar Coral, large Brain Coral and Elkhorn Coral. A definite thumbs up for the novice, intermediate and advanced divers.
~Nags' Head.~
This reef has a beginning depth of 15 feet and plummets to 75 feet. Here the large boulders are stacked on top of each other making great hiding places for crustaceans, crinoids and Parrot fish. Here Eagle Rays cruise past divers in fighter jet formation.
~Booby High Shoals.~
Named because of it's close proximity to Booby Island and located in the 'Narrows' between the Islands of St. Kitts and Nevis, this 40 foot dive is explosive with life. This almost circular shaped reef is packed with lobster, French Grunts, Horse-Eyed Jacks, Southern Stingrays, and Hawksbill Turtles. The deep ledges provide some protection from the northeast currents that sometimes sweep through here, these ledges provide homes for some of the larger nurse sharks (10-12 feet).
~Wreck of the River Taw.~
A large freighter, 144 feet long, sunk in 50 feet of water in 1985. This wreck is now divided into halves (thanks to 'Hurricane Hugo' Sept 1989). She is encrusted in coral and houses a large variety of fish, such as, Squirrel Fish, Glass-Eyed Snappers, Angelfish, rays and much more.
~Devil's Caves.~
This 40 foot dive is located at the southern most point of Nevis. Divers navigate through caverns and around overhangs that are riddled with marine life such as, Glassy Sweepers, Blue Tangs, Chubb, Nurse Sharks, Stingrays, lobster and the occasional Black Tip Reef Shark may cruise by.
~Fish Bowl.~
This 70 foot site has a sandy circular indentation in the coral bed; it makes a habitat for the illusive Flying Gurnard. Here shoals and shoals of fish (Grey and Yellow Snapper, Angelfish, Grunt) swim among our divers. This is also a place for viewing of lobsters, which tend to align themselves along the cracks in the coral bed.
~Turtle Bar.~
This site is located off the western coast of St. Kitts. The depth is 20-55 feet. An out cropping released by volcanic action, makes great hiding places for the endangered Green Turtles and the Hawksbill Turtles. Divers can navigate between these boulders searching for different crustaceans and Sea Horses.
Our dive sites are chosen on a daily basis based on visibility, water currents a wind direction and of course our guest experience.
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| The dive vessel 'Exposure at Oualie Beach |
Our dive boats depart daily at 9:00am from the dock at Oualie Beach Resort then they proceed to the first of the two tank dive sites. The boat returns at approx 12:30-1:00 pm.
At 1:30 pm our dive boats depart for Discover Scuba. Discover Scuba consists of a brief lecture and shallow water introduction, followed by your first reef dive to a maximum depth of 40 feet.
Water temperature varies from warm 86 F in summer to 79 F in winter months.
The average visibility is 80 feet. |
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| Douce's big O.K |
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| Shark on the go! |
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| Sand Diver |
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| Spiney Lobster |
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| Flying Gurnard |
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| Surface check |
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| Sea Scooter |
Resort Course ("try" scuba diving):
Never been diving before?
Discover Scuba Diving:
We first conduct a lecture session that explains the equipment, basic safety and
physiology. The fun then begins with your instructor spending time with you in the familiar environment of a swimming pool or shallow bay where you will become comfortable with the equipment and learn a few skills to prepare you for your dive in the ocean. Your dive is done on a shallow reef aboard our large, comfortable boat. Your instructor will give you a briefing before you begin your shallow accompanied dive, normally we begin in 12-30'(4-10m). Although Nevis is famous for our deeper dives, it's not uncommon to have a special experience at a shallow dive site like "Hot Springs", "Bugs'Hole" or "The Church Reef". You may see a turtle, eel, stingray, octopus, spiny lobsters or even a baby shark among the colorful reefs. There is no official license issued for this course but you are allowed to continue diving shallow dives (40', 12m) under instructor supervision for the duration of your vacation ($125.00/person) OR, add another day of instruction including another great dive and leave Nevis with the "Scuba Diver" license which you can continue to upgrade.
(complete scuba gear included~resevations necessary)
Dive Prices
~2-tank dive $95.00~
~1-tank dive $65.00~
~Resort (Discover Scuba) $125.00~
~Bubble Watcher (Boat Rider) $20.00~
Multiple day Dive Packages:
~3 days 2-tank dives $240.00~
~4 days 2-tank dives $296.00~
~5 days 2-tank dives $350.00~
*All dives are guided boat dives and include tanks,weights and weight belts.
Also Available:
~ Scuba & Snorkel Gear rentals (SCUBA-Pro)~
~ Night dives~
~ 1/2 day "Snorkel Safari" ~
~ Full certification courses : PADI/NAUI~
~ Referral dives/certification~
~ Private dives/boat charters ~
~ Water-Taxi to our sister island St.Kitts ~
SCUBA PACKAGE:
Scuba Safaris has combined with Oualie Beach Resort to offer a sizzling Summer package. Please contact us for further details at Scuba Safaris:
email info@scubanevis.com
Tel: (869) 469 9518
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The Scooter Dive Safari
Only at Scuba Safaris...
Scuba Safaris now offers the Scooter Dive Safari. This exciting new trail dive is offered daily to both the novice certified diver and the experienced. Glide among the eaglerays and turtles. Explore large areas of rugged underwater terrain, caverns, reefs, and wrecks. Hunt for sunken treasure or simply just have some good fun. This is offered as a one tank dive to specific dive sites. Groups welcomed. *Conditions apply. |
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| Over Exposure |
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| Sea Monkey |
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| Wreck of Corinthia Tug |
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| Star fish |
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| Sleeping Nurse Shark |
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| Coral encrusted 17th Century Anchor |
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| Hawksbill under ledge |
Our Dive Vessels:'Over Exposure': A fast 34 foot diesel powered sedan, patially shaded with flybridge. Ideal for intimate groups and those hard to reach dive sites. Maximum capacity 14 for 2-tank dive. This boat is also designed for easy water entry and exit.
'Sea Monkey':
A fast 45 foot power cat, certified for 25 divers. The vessel is 3/4 shaded. It has an electric marine head and 2 large ladders. This boat is designed for easy water entry and exit (giant-stride entry.)
Hints & Reminders:
*Proof of certification must be presented prior to diving. This can be done with divers log and OR certification card.
*A "refresher" dive is recommended for all divers who have not been diving in two years and over.
*Exercise neutral buoyancy on all dives to prevent both coral and personal damage. Damage to the reef or removal of coral is considered an offence.
*Have all personal dive gear checked before you travel on your dive vacation.
* Even though our boats have some shade there is a possiblity of some sun exposure so adding sun protection - sunscreen and towels to your "bring along list" would be a good idea.
*Do not fly for at least 12 hours after diving. In some cases a 24 hour wait will be advisable. You may dive on the day of your arrival but it is best to wait until the next day.
* A 15 foot safety stop is recomened on all dives.
* Enjoy !!
Cancellation Policy
* All scuba programs are subject to change or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. If a cancellation is necessary due to weather you will not be responsible for any charges and Scuba Safaris Ltd will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the program during your visit.
If cancellation is necessary for other reasons, guests will be responsible for 50% of the aforementioned fee for cancellations initiated at least one week prior to dive date. Cancellations initiated less than a week before dive date will be subject to 100% of the fee.
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