CHANNEL ISLANDS

OCTOBER 19 - 24, 2023

WITH OPTION TO ADD ON CATALINA ISLAND

OCTOBER 24 - 26, 2023

Total package price starting at: $1124/pp*

This package includes hotel accommodations, diving, some meals, ... and more!

*Pricing and availability are subject to change.


THIS TRIP IS GREAT FOR DIVERS OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS!

With its crystal clear waters, abundant marine life, and an array of colorful coral and kelp forests, this unique location offers something for every scuba diver. Plus, with its mild weather and great visibility, the Channel Islands are ideal for any level of diver.


HOTEL TBD

OCTOBER 19 - 24

TBD


October 19 :
Arrival in Channel Islands

Today, you’ll make your way to Ventura, California and settle into your hotel and prepare for your upcoming dives.

*Lodging (4nt): TBD


The kelp forest and the sea lions are the biggest draws for diving the Channel Islands. The Spectre boat generally goes to Santa Cruz or Anacapa islands. Anacapa is an island not to be missed as it is marine protected and sea lions will come there by the hundreds! This is definitely an experience you should have if you love sea lions and witnessing their playful manner underwater. Most of the area around the Channel Islands is protected, which offers fantastic opportunities for underwater photography and underwater sightseeing

October 20 - 23:
Dives on the Spectre

Departure Harbor: Ventura Harbor
Destination(s): Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands

Departs from Ventura Harbor at 7AM and returns around 4PM.

All trips are full, single-day trips and include three unguided dives

Included:
All drinks (non-alcoholic), snacks, and breakfast and an outdoor barbecue at lunch (when on the boat)


October 24:
Departure

Today is time to say goodbye (for now).

After breakfast you will transfer back home.


Bon Voyage!


ADD-ON TOUR TO CATALINA ISLAND

October 24 - 26

Diving Catlina Island is a great way for you to explore the beauty and wonders of the underwater world. From vibrant coral reefs, majestic sea turtles, schools of colorful fish, and plenty of other aquatic life, there is something here for everyone. With one-of-a-kind shore diving sites and boat dives available, it's easy to find a dive that fits your skill level.

 

TRAVEL DETAILS

Hotels

Channel Islands
October 19 - 24

TBD


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 household -max 4 people per registration form)


F.A.Q.

WHAT TIME is the check in to the hotel?

Check in at the resort will not be until 3pm at the earliest.

  • If you arrive early, or your room is not yet ready for you to check in when you arrive, you may be able to leave your bags with the front desk and they will keep them securely held behind the desk while you go out and eat or explore the resort until your room is ready.

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.

do i need Certifications?

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!

DO I HAVE TO BE CERTIFIED TO GO SNORKELING?

No.
This is a great activity that nearly everyone can participate in!
Although, we do suggest that you be comfortable in the water and able to swim with a lifejacket on.

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.

If you want to go diving, but don’t want to participate in the active dive schedule we have included, we can arrange a separate dive for you, as often as you’d like!

What is the water temperature like?

October is one of the colder months in this area. With water reaching 64°F at most and 61°F on average.

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

(the local dive shop will have wetsuits available; however, if you prefer to try them on in advance, Aquatic Adventures can assist you with a rental or purchase of a new wetsuit!)

What dive equipment should I bring?

If you prefer to rent your equipment from Aquatic Adventures, we have all of the equipment that you will need.

  • Certification Card

  • Diving Log Book (strongly encouraged; required for solo diving course)

  • Mask *

  • Snorkel *

  • Fins *

  • Booties (if you wear them)

  • Buoyancy Control Device (required) *

  • Regulator w/alternate air source *

  • Submersible pressure and depth gauges (required) *

  • Underwater time piece (required)

  • Dive light *

  • Safety marker buoy *

  • Tank Marker Lights (required for night dives) *

  • For solo divers: pony bottle, whistle, knife, compass, and safety marker buoy or flag deployable from safety stop depth *

  • Dive computer (recommended) *

  • Wetsuit 3 mm *

  • Repair kit w/ spare parts

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: 

DIVER RATES

$1,124 (QUAD OCCUPANCY)
$1,180 (TRIPLE OCCUPANCY)
$1,298 (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)
$1,640 (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)   

Channel Islands + catalina island add-on

DIVER RATES

$1,609 (QUAD OCCUPANCY)
$1,715 (TRIPLE OCCUPANCY)
$1,933 (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)
$2,575 (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)   

 

*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

  • Accommodation

  • All diving mentioned in the itinerary above

    • 3 unguided dives off the California Channel Islands of Anacapa or Santa Cruz

  • Air fills

  • All drinks (non-alcoholic), snacks, and breakfast in the hotel and lunch (when on the boat)

  • An outdoor barbecue at lunch

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare and airport taxes

  • Ground transportation

  • Gratuities

  • Dive Guide (option to pay $350/day for guide, max 3 people per guide)

  • Dive gear rental (other than tanks, weights and weight belts)

  • Pre/post hotel stays (including layover stays)

  • Incidental charges 

  • Meals (except mentioned in the itinerary)

  • 3% processing fee per payment (only if paying w/credit card)

  • Local taxis

  • DAN (Divers Alert Network) or any other form of dive insurance

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

    • World Wide Trip Protector Edge ‘Basic’ (average price of $113/pp)

    • World Wide Trip Protector ‘Premium’ (average price of $154/pp)

    • 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 3% 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 100 days prior to your 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 at 100 days prior to departure)

(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 100 days prior to your trip.

REGISTRATION 

  • A completed registration form (one per household -max 4 people per registration form)

    • If you have more than 4 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 4 people.

 

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 Zone Travel.

 

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

  • Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.

We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.

Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.

By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.

Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE

 


 

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