Saba is a tiny volcanic island full of big adventures. St. Kitts is a historic island with an intriguing flare. Combine these two, and you have an outstanding diving itinerary on some of the most scenic islands in the Northeastern Caribbean with a unique blend of local culture, liveaboard amenities, and vibrant underwater sights. Hop onboard the vessel to maximize bottom time with up to 5 dives daily. Plus, divers and non-divers can adventure ashore on optional land tours rounding out this exceptional itinerary. Come fall in love with Saba and St. Kitts!

Saba

The Unspoiled Queen, is known for its offshore pinnacles and deep underwater seamounts. The 5 square mile top of a dormant volcano, it towers 3,000 feet (914.4 m) above the surface surrounded by warm volcanic sand. The abrupt and jagged topography above the sea is mirrored below, with dramatic dive sites and a profusion of marine life that attests to the early institution of the Saba Marine Park, ‘SMP’ in 1987. Saba is Caribbean diving at its best. Favorite dive sites include Diamond Rock, Man O’War Shoals, Custom’s House, Tent Wall, Tent Reef, Ladder Labyrinth, Torren’s Point, and Third Encounter (The Needle/Eye of the Beholder). Common marine life sightings include curious nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles, lobster, eels, and for the lucky divers eagle rays, sea horses, and batfish.  

St. Kitts

 Offers arguably the widest variety of sites including finger reefs, recent wrecks, and a variety of coral labyrinths that will capture your imagination. Top dive sites include Monkey Shoals, Anchors Aweigh, Paradise Reef, Wreck of the Corinthian, and the most popular Wreck of the River Taw. The MV River Taw is continually voted as a favorite dive site due to its vibrant coral growth and the surge of macro-life activity on the night dives. Photographers should be sure to bring their macro-lenses, you can often spot frogfish, sea horses, and other marine life that’s considered rare in the Caribbean! 

Diving

• Up to 27 dives, including night diving.
• Saba Marine Park (protected since 1987).
• Dramatic sites with pinnacles and underwater seamounts.
• Finger reefs and coral labyrinths.
• Popular wrecks and historic relics.
• A surge of macro-life on night dives.
• Sightings of nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, sea horses, frogfish, sailfin blennies, batfish, and more. Occasional dolphins and hammerheads too.

Accommodations

The vessel comfortably accommodates 18 passengers in 9 double staterooms; all of the staterooms have private bathroom facilities. The semi-enclosed, air-conditioned salon on the upper deck includes dining tables, a TV, CD/DVD, a video library, a light table, and a lounge area. There is certainly an opportunity to soak up the sun on the large sundeck with lounge chairs aft of the main salon. The large dive deck is equipped with a bathroom, individual gear lockers, a camera table with a low-pressure air hose, a recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and separate freshwater rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment.

A liveaboard trip is not just about diving. It’s also about relaxing surface intervals, scenic views, and of course delicious food! The menu is a mix of locally inspired recipes, American favorites, and gourmet dishes from the chef’s imagination. While onboard you will enjoy three meals a day, plus in-between dive snacks. You’ll never be hungry! 

For the duration of your trip, you will also have access to unlimited soda, juice, tea, coffee, and when finished diving for the day, alcohol, beer, and wine. *Brands depend on availability.

Daily Schedule

Breakfast is served from 7 to 8 am with cold breakfasts available for late risers, followed by two morning dives with an in-between dive snack (often a fresh baked pastry or cookies). Lunch is at 12:30 pm, with two afternoon dives and an in-between dive snack. Then a delectable dinner is served around 6:30 pm with a scrumptious dessert. Hot cocoa is offered following the night dive, which divers often enjoy while lounging under the stars on deck.  

Included

• Accommodations
• Meals and snacks
• Diving

Not Included

• Airfare
• Airport Transfers
• Nitrox ($150 for the week, due at check-in)
• Marine Park fee ($135, due at check-in)
• Fuel Surcharge ($140, due at check-in)
• Crew Tip