Cost per person: $2,495 per diver for double occupancy in an air-conditioned stateroom with private bathroom and shower.

What is included: Your package includes 7 nights onboard the Rocio Del Mar liveaboard, 3-4 dives a day, all meals onboard including continental breakfast on the last morning of the trip, non-alcoholic beverages, tanks, weights, and weight belts.

Additional fees: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leaders, seminar and survey materials. Paid on premises: $125 per person round-trip shuttle transportation from Phoenix, AZ, to Marina Fonatur in Mexico, payable directly to shuttle service. National park fees $28 per person and hyperbaric chamber fee $15 per person paid onboard. Optional nitrox for the week available for $120 per person, gratuity at participant's discretion. Fuel surcharge to be determined at time of trip departure. Per Rocio Del Mar's policy, dive insurance is required for this trip, in addition to one dive computer, safety sausage and whistle per diver.

About the trip leaders: Dr. Christy Pattengill-Semmens is REEF's Director of Science, and her husband Dr. Brice Semmens, is a professor of coral reef ecology and fisheries at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Christy and Brice have been part of the REEF program since its beginnings in 1993 when they were interns for the Nature Conservancy. They have led dozens of REEF Field Surveys over the years to all of REEF's survey project regions.

How to book: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.

Airport/hotel transfer information: Participants will fly into/out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona, and then arrange for a shuttle service to the boat through Head Out to Rocky Point. The Rocio Del Mar is located at Marina Fonatur in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, approximately a 4 hour drive from Phoenix. The shuttle will pick up all passengers at PHX between noon and 1 pm on August 19. Participants should arrange to arrive in Phoenix no later than 11 am that day and depart from Phoenix no earlier than 3 pm on Aug. 26.

The beautiful Rocio del Mar. Photo by Lili Sandoval.

A school of King Angelfish. Photo by Paul Humann.

Launching the dive pangas in the morning.

We'll spend our last day looking for Whale Sharks. Photo by Christy Semmens.

Cost per Person: $1,192 for double occupancy in a courtyard room. Single occupancy rates also available: $1,584 for single occupancy in a courtyard room. Non-diver rates and ocean view upgrades also available, please contact REEF Trips for details.

What is included: Your package includes 7 nights in a courtyard room, 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, unlimited shore diving, daily made-to-order breakfast, round trip airport transfers, welcome cocktail, government tax and service charges, Sunset House souvenir water bottle, tanks, and weights.

Additional fees: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leaders, seminar and survey materials. Optional nitrox available for $18/tank, or unlimited nitrox for $125/person for the week.

About the trip leader: Paul Humann, co-founder of REEF and co-author of more than nine marine life field guides, was the first to photograph many species in their natural habitats. He is renowned in the photography and diving industries. In 2006, Paul was recognized with the DEMA Reaching Out Award and subsequently joined the DEMA Hall of Fame. Later, in 2007, Paul was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in recognition of his many contributions to how we understand the underwater world.

How to book: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.

Airport/hotel transfer information: Participants should fly into Owen Roberts International Aiport (GCM) in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. From there, participants will be transported to Sunset House via concierge service.

The dive dock at Sunset House.

Stingray City is one of many fun activities on the island.

Comfortable and spacious rooms at Sunset House. 

Cost per Person: $984 CAD for double occupancy. Non-diver rate also available: $528 CAD for double occupancy.

What is included: Your package includes 4 nights of accommodation, 6 boat dives, unlimited shore diving, all meals during your stay (dinner Sunday night to breakfast on Thursday), sales tax, tanks, and weights.

Additional fees: A REEF Program Fee of $150 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leaders, seminar and survey materials. Optional nitrox available for $15/tank.

About the trip leader: Janna is REEF's Citizen Science Program Manager, working extensively with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. She coordinates REEF's social media and was also the creator of the popular REEF Fishinar (webinar) program. Although Janna officially joined REEF staff in 2010, she has been conducting surveys, teaching Fish ID classes and giving REEF presentations as a volunteer since 2000, and is based in Vancouver, Washington. Janna is passionate about underwater photography and marine life identification, and many of her photos appear in west coast marine life ID guides, publications, and online resources. Her efforts were integral to the design and photography on REEF's many laminated fish identification cards. She has personally completed over 1,000 REEF surveys and is an expert level REEF surveyor in the Pacific Coast and Tropical Western Atlantic regions. Janna is a PADI certified SCUBA instructor (retired), a past AAUS Scientific Diver and DSO, and the leader of REEF's Pacific Coast Advanced Assessment Team. In 2003, she received REEF's Volunteer of the Year award, in 2013 she received Dive News Network's Diver of the Year Award, and in 2015 she received the Golden Hamlet award from REEF.

How to book: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.

Airport/hotel transfer information: Hornby Island is located east of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is recommended to drive to Hornby Island, especially if traveling with dive gear. More information on transportation can be found on Hornby Island Diving's travel page.

Beautiful scenery in Hornby Island. Photo credit: Hornby Island Diving.

 Observe plenty of invertebrate life, such as sunstars and urchins. Photo credit: Janna Nichols.

Enjoy this view as you head out to dive each morning. Photo credit: Hornby Island Diving.

Cost per person: $674 for double occupancy at Safari Inn, $737 for double occupancy at Casa Mexicana. Single occupancy also available: $845 for single occupancy at Safari Inn, $1,048 for single occupancy at Casa Mexicana.

What is included: Your package includes 7 nights of accommodation at either Safari Inn or Casa Mexicana, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives with Chili Charters, deluxe breakfast buffet included in Casa Mexicana package, daily gear storage, tanks and weights.

Additional fees: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leaders, seminar and survey materials. Airport transfers, ground transportation, and meals (other than breakfast if staying at Casa Mexicana) not included - there are many excellent restaurants just a few steps away from both lodging options. Nitrox available with advance notice (prices to be determined.) A $2.50 per person per day marine park access fee will be collected onsite. Taxes and fees subject to change.

About the trip leader:Tracey Griffin is a REEF fish expert who is passionate about marine life. A full-time resident of Cozumel, she has led the REEF Field Survey Trip there for many years. Under Tracey’s leadership, the Cozumel Field Survey Trip is one of REEF’s most popular trips, and the only destination we return to every year. Tracey has completed over 700 REEF surveys. To read more about Tracey, check out the REEF Trip Leader Bio page.

How to book: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $250 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.

Airport/hotel transfer information: Participants will fly into/out of Cozumel (CZM) Airport. Taxi from airport is approximately $5 (8 minutes ride.)

The Cozumel endemic Splendid Toadfish.

 Relax by the pool after diving at Casa Mexicana.

A surveyor on a drift dive in Cozumel. Photo by: Janna Nichols.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: Quad Stateroom (sleeps 4): $2,835 per person
Deluxe Stateroom (sleeps 2): $3,035 per person based on double occupancy

Accommodations: The Kona Aggressor II sleeps 14 passengers. The boat has 1 Quad Stateroom that sleeps 4 people, with two full bunks and two single bunks. There are 5 Deluxe Staterooms which sleep 2 people, each with a double bed (lower) and a single bed (upper) bunk style. Deluxe Staterooms have a port window. All staterooms are fitted with private toilets, showers, sinks, hair dryers and robes, and have individual climate control and monitor with media player.

Diving: The Kona Aggressor II liveaboard offers 4-5 dives per dive day, including night dives. 2 dives are scheduled for Friday, the final dive day. Average water temperature is 72-80 degrees Fahrenheit. A 3-5mm wetsuit and hood is recommended year-round. All diving is from the mother ship. 80 cubic foot tanks, weights and weight belts are included in the cost of the charter.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of quad or double occupancy accommodation, 5 days of diving with up to 4-5 dives per day, including night dives, plus 1 half-day of diving, all meals throughout the week including breakfast cooked to order, buffet-style lunch and seated dinners (except dinner on Friday, February 16), mid-morning and afternoon snacks each day, all beverages including local beer and wine, tanks, weights, and weight belts.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - All flights, transfers to and from the boat dock, dinner on Friday, February 16, optional Nitrox, optional rental equipment, and optional souvenir purchases onboard. Gratuities for the crew are not included in the cost of the charter and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leader: Janna Nichols is REEF's Citizen Science Program Manager, working extensively with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. She coordinates REEF's social media and was also the creator of the popular REEF Fishinar (webinar) program. Janna is passionate about underwater photography and marine life identification, and many of her photos appear in west coast marine life ID guides, publications, and online resources. She has completed over 1,000 REEF surveys and is an expert level REEF surveyor in the Pacific Coast and Tropical Western Atlantic regions.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules. 

How to Get There: Fly into Kona International Airport (airport code KOA) on Saturday, February 10th. Boarding will be between 5:30 -6:00 pm. It is recommended to arrive as close to this time as possible. A few major airlines fly into Kona including American Airlines, United, Delta, Alaska Air and Hawaiian Air. Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare. REEF is not able to book air travel for participants.

Transfers: The Kona Aggressor II operates out of the downtown pier in Kailua-Kona, a 20 minute drive from the airport. Transfers to and from the pier are not included in the cost of the charter. There are taxis readily available at the curb in front of the baggage claim area at the airport. At the end of the charter, the Captain can assist with organizing transportation to the airport or a nearby hotel if you are extending your stay.

Inside of a spacious and comfortable Deluxe Stateroom.

Potter’s Angelfish, one of many fish species endemic to Hawaii.

Dive alongside Surgeonfish and Sea Turtles!

The Kona Aggressor II is an 80-foot catamaran.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: $1,608 per diver based on double occupancy *Please see note below about exchange rates.

Accommodations: God's Pocket Resort accommodations are two cabins on stilts over the water. There are four double occupancy rooms in each cabin. Each room has two beds and a bathroom. Outside each room is a covered boardwalk with porch seating. In addition, there are two separate cabins for couples, which have a queen bed and bathroom.

Diving: There are three boat dives each day, with diving beginning on Wednesday, May 2. All dives are done directly from the resort's 40 foot aluminum boat, which has a hydraulic lift and a sturdy ladder. The boat will depart twice a day, once for a 2-tank dive trip, and once for a 1-tank trip. Dock dives are also available after the boat diving has finished each day. All resort tanks are steel 85 cubic foot cylinders. If you prefer to bring your own tanks, please let REEF know ahead of time. Due to the remote location of this trip, please ensure that your dive gear is serviced and in good working condition. Please ensure that you have your dive certification cards with you. Nitrox is available for an additional fee. If you plan to dive with Nitrox, please be prepared to present your certification card.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 5 nights of accommodation, 4 days of diving (3 boat dives per day), all meals including dinner on May 1 and continental breakfast on May 6, snacks, hot and cold beverages (non-alcoholic only), round-trip transfers via boat to the resort from Port Hardy, tanks, weights, and air fills.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - Optional Nitrox for 17 cents per cubic foot, optional gift shop purchases, optional landline phone calls, optional Wi-Fi available for additional fee. Alcoholic beverages, soda and "junk food" are not available at the resort and should be purchased beforehand. Gratuities are not included and are at the individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leader: Janna Nichols is REEF's Citizen Science Program Manager, focusing on member relations, field stations, and working extensively with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. She coordinates REEF's social media and was also the creator of the popular REEF Fishinar (webinar) program. Janna is passionate about underwater photography and marine life identification, and many of her photos appear in west coast marine life ID guides, publications, and online resources. She has completed over 1,000 REEF surveys and is an expert level REEF surveyor in the Pacific Coast and Tropical Western Atlantic regions.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.

How to Get There: Participants are responsible for getting to the pickup point in Port Hardy, British Columbia, by 4pm on Tuesday, May 1. The pickup location is Seagate Dock at the foot of Granville Street in Port Hardy. Information on how to get to Port Hardy can be found here.

Transfers: Transfers to God's Pocket from Port Hardy are included in the package and will be via boat. Participants will be picked up at Seagate Wharf at the foot of Granville Street in Port Hardy at 4pm on Tuesday, May 1. On Sunday, May 6, the boat will return to the same dock before 9am. There is plenty of free parking at the wharf. If you need to pick up supplies for your stay at God's Pocket, there is a grocery store, liquor store and gas station all within a few blocks of the dock.

*Canadian Dollars Exchange Rate: Please note that although God's Pocket Resort is located in Canada, the trip price is quoted in US dollars. All fees paid to REEF must be submitted in US dollars. The package price is subject to change if a significant change occurs in the exchange rate. Final package pricing will be determined 90 days prior to the trip departure, on or around November 1, 2017.

The resort’s 40 ft. dive boat has a hydraulic lift in addition to large, sturdy ladders.

Juvenile Wolf Eels are a fun and colorful sighting.

God’s Pocket Resort is located on the inside of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

The Hurst Isle has plenty of amenities to make your dive days comfortable.

Trip Type: Invasive Lionfish Research - click here to learn more!

Pricing: Lower Deck Stateroom: $2,495 per person; Main Deck Stateroom: $2,695 per person; VIP Stateroom: $2,895 per person. All rates based on double occupancy.

Accommodations: The Turks and Caicos Explorer II sleeps 20 passengers. The boat has 3 Lower Deck Staterooms with two twin beds, 5 Main Deck Staterooms with queen or twin beds, and 2 VIP/Boat Deck Staterooms with queen beds. All Staterooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and a wardrobe.

Diving: The dives on this trip will be part of a special research itinerary to be conducted in the Southern Bahamas, around Mayaguana, Plana Cays, Crooked Island, Salina Point and Castle Island. The Turks and Caicos Explorer II offers up to 5 dives a day for 5.5 days. Average water temperature during the time of the trip is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. All diving is done directly from the dive platform of the mothership, which has two in-water ladders for easy access to and from the water.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of double occupancy accommodation, 5 full days of diving plus one half day of diving, three daily meals and snacks (except Friday night dinner), all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tanks, weights, and weight belts.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - Port tax and fuel surcharge to be determined (subject to change until 30 days prior to the trip departure) all flights, transfers to and from the boat dock, dinner ashore in Providenciales on Friday night, optional Nitrox, optional rental equipment, and optional souvenir purchases onboard. Gratuities for the crew are not included in the cost of the charter and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leaders: Lad Akins, REEF’s Director of Special Projects, is renowned as the leading expert on invasive species, specifically lionfish. He served as the Founding Executive Director of REEF and led the organization in that capacity for 16 years, helping to design and develop REEF’s widely recognized marine conservation programs. In 2005, he stepped down to focus his efforts solely on the lionfish invasion.

Peter A. Hughes is the Founder of the DivEncounters Alliance, a group of independent live-aboard dive operators, and a member of REEF’s Board of Directors. Peter is one of the diving world’s foremost live-aboard operators, having spent more than forty years in the diving industry. Peter received the DEMA Reaching Out Award for helping to evolve the liveaboard diving industry and subsequently joined the DEMA Hall of Fame in 2011.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules. 

How to Get There: While the dive locations will be in the Bahamas, the port for the Turks & Caicos Explorer II is located in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Participants should book round-trip flights to Providenciales International Airport (PLS), arriving on Saturday, June 26, and departing on the following Saturday, June 2. Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare. REEF is not able to book air travel for participants.

Transfers: Ground transfers to and from the boat will be arranged in advance. The cost of these transfers will be paid directly to the driver onsite, and the cost will be determined before the trip. The vessel is available for boarding after 3pm on May 26, and participants will disembark the boat the following Saturday at 9am.

All cabins aboard the ship have either port lights or windows.

The trip itinerary features diving around remote islands in the Southern Bahamas.

Participate in important lionfish research and learn more about the impacts of the invasion.

Divers will be trained in safe lionfish collection and handling procedures to safely remove lionfish while diving.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: $1,043 per diver based on double occupancy. Single occupancy, non-diver, and family-style suite pricing also available. Please inquire with REEF Trips.

Accommodations: The standard accommodation is a resort room at Marina Del Mar. Each room is air-conditioned and has a coffee maker, refrigerator, and 1 or 2 beds (depending on requested bedding setup.) Other family-friendly accommodation options are available including a suite, which has a separate bedroom with a king bed, kitchenette, full living room and dining area, and queen size Murphy bed and sofa.

Diving: Horizon Divers' dock is located at Garden Cove Marina, which has plenty of parking. The diving will begin on Sunday, June 24 and end on Thursday, June 28. Additional dives can be done in the afternoon or on Friday for an additional cost. Average water temperature in Key Largo in June is 82-84 degrees Fahrenheit. Onsite gear storage is available.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of accommodation in a standard room, 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, all taxes, daily continental breakfast, tanks, weights and weight belts.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - All flights and transportation to and from Key Largo, meals other than breakfast, transportation around Key Largo (rental car information is below), optional Nitrox and additional diving available for an additional cost. Gratuities are not included and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leader: Paul Humann is co-founder of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation and co-writer of ten fish identification field guides, is a celebrated scuba diver and an expert underwater photographer. Paul’s work has been featured in numerous magazines including Ocean Realm, Sport Diver, and National Geographicand he has been recognized as a leader in the study of fish. Paul’s detailed photographs have been key to positively identifying many species. In fact, many of his photos were the first ever documentation of living species in their natural habitats. This trip is based in Key Largo, Florida, home to REEF Headquarters, and will also provide the opportunity to dive and learn from members of REEF's talented staff and Board of Trustees.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.

How to Get There: Key Largo is the northernmost island of the Florida Keys. Participants may choose to drive the entire way to Key Largo, or fly to one of South Florida's airports and then rent a car to drive to Key Largo. Participants should make arrangements to arrive in Key Largo on Saturday, June 23, and depart on Saturday, June 30. Participants may fly into Miami International Airport, 60 miles from Key Largo (airport code MIA) or Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 90 miles from Key Largo (airport code FLL.) Participants are responsible for booking their own air travel. REEF is not able to book airfare.

Transfers: If you choose to fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale, you will need to rent a car to get to Key Largo via the Florida Turnpike and US 1. Rental cars are readily available at either airport. There is no reliable public transportation in Key Largo, so participants should plan to have a rental car for the duration of the trip.

Marina Del Mar is located in Port Largo, close to restaurants and shops. 

Seaweed Blenny perching on a reef in the Florida Keys. Photo credit: Jeff Haines 

The inside of a Studio Room at Marina Del Mar.  

Schools of spadefish are a common sighting on Key Largo’s artificial reefs. Photo credit: Jeff Haines.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: $2,829 per diver based on double occupancy. Non-diver and single occupnacy rates are also available - please contact REEF Trips for details. 

Accommodations: Accommodations on Fernando de Noronha will be in pousadas, which are simple bed and breakfast style guesthouses. Breakfast will be served each morning at the pousada.

Diving: The diving will begin on Sunday, Aug. 5 and end on Saturday, August 11. Average water temperature at Fernando de Noronha in August is 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 9 nights of accommodation, 7 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, daily breakfast and lunch, round-trip airport transfers from airport in Fernando de Noronha, tanks, weights and weight belts.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - All flights, government taxes including approximately $20 per person per day permanency tax and approximately $30 marine park entrance ticket valid for 10 days. Taxes and entrance fee costs are approximate as the rates have been converted from Brazilian real to USD and are subject to change. Optional Nitrox available for additional fee. Optional gear rentals available for additional fee. Gratuities are not included and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leaders: Ned DeLoach, co-founder of REEF and co-author of more than nine marine identification books, and his wife Anna are known for their devotion to studying and photographing fish behavior. Anna is an award winning videographer and she and Ned regularly write for Scuba Diver Magazine, among other reputable publications.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules. 

How to Get There: Fly into Gov. Carlos Wilson airport in Fernando de Noronha (airport code FEN), arriving on Saturday, Aug. 4. Flights to FEN have a layover in mainland Brazil (usually Recife or Natal) on the way. If traveling from the USA, it is recommended to fly through Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or Orlando (MCO) on Azul Airlines. Departure flights should be booked for August 13. Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare. REEF is not able to book air travel.

Transfers: Transfers to and from the airport in Fernando de Noronha are included in the trip package. Participants will be picked up at the airport and transferred to Pousada Atoba via shuttle.

Atlantis Divers’ spacious dive boat.

Explore deserted beaches of the island.

Large school of Squirrelfish congregating on a wreck.

Pousadas are comfortable, locally-owned guesthouses.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: $2,249 based on double occupancy in a superior room. Non-divers are $1,959 based on double occupancy in a superior room. Upgrades to Beach Deluxe or Hill Deluxe rooms are available, please contact REEF Trips for more information and pricing.

Accommodations: Anse Chastanet’s Superior rooms are located at various levels on the hillside* and they are octagonal or rectangular in shape. The superior rooms have either coralina tiles, clay tiles or tropical hardwood floors, glass or wooden louvered windows, balconies and beautiful views of the Pitons and/or the Caribbean Sea. All of the superior rooms have fridges, electric water kettle, coffee makers and hair dryers. Handmade bathrobes and Molton Brown amenities are provided. There is daily housekeeping and turn down service. All rooms have king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with sink, shower and toilet. Upon request, extra bed or twin beds can be provided. In room amenities include fridge, coffee makers, in-room safes, hand made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, Molton Brown amenities, free Wi-Fi, twice daily housekeeping service with complimentary bottled water. 

*Per Anse Chastanet's webpage: Please note that there are approximately 100 stairs leading from beach level to mid-hillside level, thus making the property unsuitable for those with walking difficulties or cardiac problems. A complimentary shuttle service from beachside to hillside level is provided any time it is requested.

Diving: 6 days of 2-tank boat dives are included in the trip package. Shore diving is available at Anse Chastanet's home reef, and most dive sites are within a 10-15 minute boat ride. Average water temperature is 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit. A 3mm wetsuit is recommended.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of accommodations, 12 boat dives plus scheduled shore diving at Anse Chastanet's home reef, free nitrox, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, all taxes, round-trip airport transfers, welcome cocktail upon arrival, tanks, weights and weight belts. Participants may also join resort activities including sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, tennis, hiking, sunrise and sunset yoga.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - All flights, marine park fee of $15 to be paid onsite. Gratuities are not included and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leader: Lad Akins, REEF’s Director of Special Projects, is renowned as the leading expert on invasive species, specifically lionfish. He served as the Founding Executive Director of REEF and led the organization in that capacity for 16 years, helping to design and develop REEF’s widely recognized marine conservation programs.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules. 

How to Get There: Participants should make arrangements to fly into Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in St. Lucia, arriving on Sept. 23, and departing on Sept. 30. All participants are responsible for booking air travel. REEF is not able to book airfare.

Transfers: Transfers are included in the trip package. Upon arrival, participants will board a shuttle to Anse Chastanet resort, a 50 minute ride from the airport.

St. Lucia’s reefs are full of color and abundant fish life.

A Redlip Blenny perches on a coral head.

Bright and luxurious rooms at Anse Chastanet provide gorgeous views.

Anse Chastanet is known for excellent food.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: $1,490 per diver based on double occupancy. Single occupancy and non-diver rates also available - please contact REEF Trips for more information.

Accommodations: The standard accommodation is an air-conditioned, ocean view room with either two doubles or one king bed, patios or balconies and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are housed in a two-story building surrounded by foliage and landscaped gardens.

Diving: The trip package includes 12 total boat dives. Average water temperature is 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Reef Divers is the onsite dive operator at the resort and will change tanks and rinse and store gear for all participants.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of accommodation, 6 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, daily breakfast and dinner, round-trip airport transfers, taxes and service fees, tanks, weights and weight belts.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - All flights and lunch. Optional afternoon dives available for an additional cost. Optional Nitrox available for additional cost. Gratuities are not included and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leader: Janna Nichols is REEF's Citizen Science Program Manager, focusing on member relations, field stations, and working extensively with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. She coordinates REEF's social media and was also the creator of the popular REEF Fishinar (webinar) program. Janna is passionate about underwater photography and marine life identification, and many of her photos appear in west coast marine life ID guides, publications, and online resources. She has completed over 1,000 REEF surveys and is an expert level REEF surveyor in the Pacific Coast and Tropical Western Atlantic regions.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules. 

How to Get There: Participants should make arrangements to fly into Cayman Brac (CYB). Most itineraries will include a layover in Grand Cayman prior to flying to Cayman Brac. Flights should arrive on Nov. 3 and depart on Nov. 10.

Transfers: Round-trip transfers are included in the trip package. Participants will be picked up at the airport and transferred to Brac Reef Resort in Cayman Brac.

One of Reef Divers’ large dive boats.

Relax by the pool after a day of diving.

Take in a beautiful sunset each evening.

Spacious and bright rooms at Brac Reef Beach Resort.

Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!

Pricing: Main or Lower Deck Stateroom: $2,095 per person based on double occupancy.

Accommodations: The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard sleeps 18 passengers. There are 4 staterooms located on the main deck, and 5 staterooms on the lower deck. All staterooms are air-conditioned and have private ensuite bathrooms with shower. All 4 Main Deck Staterooms and 2 Lower Deck Staterooms have a window.

Diving: The Caribbean Explorer II offers up to 5 dives a day for 5.5 days. Average water temperature during the time of the trip is approximately 76 degrees Fahrenheit. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit is recommended. All diving is done directly from the dive platform of the mothership, which provides easy access to the water. Visibility is usually between 50-150 ft.

Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of double occupancy accommodation, 5 full days of diving plus one half day of diving, three daily meals and snacks (except Friday night dinner which is ashore), all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tanks, weights, and weight belts.

REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials.

Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF - Port tax and fuel surcharge to be determined (subject to change until 30 days prior to the trip departure) all flights, transfers to and from the boat dock, dinner ashore in Providenciales on Friday night, optional Nitrox, optional rental equipment, and optional souvenir purchases onboard. Gratuities for the crew are not included in the cost of the charter and are at each individual's discretion. Insurance is not included, however REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. More information about dive travel insurance can be viewed here.

About the Trip Leader: Ellie Splain is REEF’s Education Program Manager and is a passionate teacher of the marine environment. Ellie primarily focuses on education programs and efforts at REEF’s headquarters in Key Largo, Florida, and various outreach events. Under Ellie’s leadership, REEF’s education programs have grown to include the Ocean Explorers Camp and weeklong marine science programs for students of all ages. Since her internship with REEF in 2013, Ellie joined the Advanced Assessment Team for the Tropical Western Atlantic region. Ellie is a divemaster and an experienced surveyor throughout the Caribbean.

How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at trips@REEF.org, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules. 

How to Get There: Participants should make arrangements to fly into St. Kitts Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare. REEF is not able to book air travel for participants.

Transfers: Airport transfers are not included in the price of the package, but participants will be met at the airport by a driver. The transfer cost is $20-$30/person each way, depending on the size of the transfer group. Participants will board the boat at Port Zante marina in St. Kitts. The boat is available for boarding at 3pm on Dec. 1.

Be on the lookout for frogfish while diving!

Tiger Groupers are one of the most frequently seen grouper species in this part of the Caribbean.

The trip itinerary begins on the tranquil and historic island of St. Kitts.

Relax on the sun deck after a day of diving.