Join us in Jupiter, Florida – September 6-8, 2024

Why Jupiter?

It’s grouper season! August through September, Goliath Groupers aggregate to spawn offshore Jupiter. Divers may see upwards of 60 goliaths on local wrecks!

Outside of grouper season, Jupiter, Florida is the perfect location for reef and wreck diving!  An abundance of vibrant reef fish and large marine animals call the area home, and the Gulf Stream and nesting beaches bring in a wide variety of seasonal marine visitors.

Travel Plans

Join us for 6 dives with Jupiter Dive Center! We’ve got a full day diving Saturday with both morning and afternoon trips, and one more trip on Sunday before heading back to Jacksonville. We wanted to dive as much as possible, but also realize this itinerary leaves little room for sightseeing or relaxation. If you prefer to sit out the afternoon dive on Saturday, please let us know and we can adjust your rate. Due to the depths of some locations, this trip is open to Advanced Open Water (AOW) divers only.  However, if you are not AOW certified, you may complete your AOW training on this trip.  Already an AOW diver?  Consider adding on a Nitrox class or becoming specialized in Peak Performance Buoyancy.

For this trip we’ve reserved several rooms at the Best Western Intracoastal Inn, just a short drive from the harbor. Queen rooms are available for single or double occupancy.

Space is limited – book today to secure your spot!

Itinerary

Friday, September 6 2024

  • 4:00 pm: Check in to the Best Western Intracoastal Inn
  • Meet your travel companions, grab some dinner, and soak in the sunset
  • Go over the paperwork and knowledge reviews (PADI Courses only)
  • Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

Saturday, September 7 2024

  • 6:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 8:00 but they want us there early 
  • 8:00 am: Depart for 2 morning grouper dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 11:30 pm: Arrive on shore, check-in for the afternoon dive, and grab a quick lunch
  • 12:30 pm: Depart for 2 afternoon grouper and reef dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 4:00 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a well-earned meal! Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

We understand this itinerary does not leave much room for sightseeing or relaxation, but wanted to provide as many dive opportunities as possible! If you wish to change your number of dives, please let us upon booking and we will adjust your rate.

Sunday, September 8 2024

  • 6:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 8:00 but they want us there early 
  • 8:00 am: Depart for 2 morning dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 11:30 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a group lunch before heading to Jacksonville

Price List:

Each room features a refrigerator, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. The price below includes three boat trips, but if you’d like to do fewer, please let us know and we will adjust your rate at booking.

  • Queen Bed in Standard Double Room – $629 per person / double occupancy
  • Queen Bed Standard Double Room $849 per person / single occupancy

Book your dive today to secure your spot! 

Includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation in double-occupancy hotel room
  • 6 boat dives (if you want to do fewer dives, we can adjust upon booking – just let us know!)
  • weights and snacks on the boat

Does not include:

  • Transportation to Jupiter, Florida
  • Tanks or any rental equipment you may need aside from weights
  • Tips for boat crew
  • Any additional instruction fees
  • food or drinks

Terms:

  • 50% deposit due at booking
  • Balance due by August 31, 2024
  • If you need to reschedule before August 31, 2024, you will be subject to a $100 rescheduling fee and will receive credit for a future trip. After August 31, 2024, we will not be able to issue any credits or refunds, as we need a certain number of divers to maintain the wholesale rates we secured for this trip. However, we will work diligently to help you find a diver to cover your spot. If we do find a replacement diver, you’ll be able to reapply your payment on a future trip and a $100 rescheduling fee will apply. If you are concerned with this I recommend looking into travel insurance.

Possible PADI Add-ons:

All PADI classes will be conducted under First Coast Divers.  If you are interested in signing up, click on the link above, call the shop at 904-737-0050, or email contact@firstcoastdivers.com.  Make sure to let them know you’re on the Jupiter trip!  Please be aware that the Enriched Air Specialty Diver course is NOT an in-water course, but we will teach you how to safely breathe Nitrox.  There is an additional fee for Nitrox tanks.

This trip is likely to sell out – click here to secure your spot today!

Requirements:
  • Must have been diving at least once in the last year. Need to be either Advanced Open Water OR Nitrox certified.
  • Dive Accident Insurance. I recommend enrolling with the Divers Alert Network (DAN) for a Regular Individual Membership ($40/year) and Master Insurance Coverage ($44/year), at minimum. Make sure to enroll in a policy that provides coverage for dive accident insurance. DAN also offers travel insurance which is not required but highly encouraged.
  • Gear: tanks, ~10% of body weight in dive weights, BCD, regulator with alternative second stage, pressure gauge or air-integrated computer, timekeeper, fins & booties, mask & snorkel, and a surface marker buoy.
  • AOW students will need a dive knife and compass.