Caribbean Dive Vacations
Most of our crewed yacht charters offer some type of scuba diving package with an on-board Dive Instructor, Dive Master, or diving via a local and recommended rendezvous dive company. Several yachts also offer diving courses so that non-certified guests can learn to dive and sometimes get certified while on charter. Our popular BVI yacht charters offer the greatest assortment of dive yachts as well as the best dive destination in the Caribbean.
Your Caribbean Dive Vacation Experts: Carefree Yacht Charters®
We are a top 5 Yacht Charter Company with over 20 years of industry experience booking charters in the BVI and Caribbean. Having owned and operated our own successful crewed charter yacht in the BVI for 12 years, we provide our clients with expert charter advice at no additional cost. See what our clients said about Carefree Yacht Charters®.
Joe and Lynne Campbell, the owners and Charter Yacht Brokers at Carefree Yacht Charters®, are both PADI Dive Instructors. They served as dive instructors on thousands of dives while on charter aboard their own crewed charter yachts in the BVI and Caribbean. When it comes to a sail and dive vacation, they are your expert source of information regarding any dive related questions you may have.
Contact Us Today
Call us in our South Florida office at 954-980-9281, Toll Free at 888-670-6884, or complete our Quick Request Form. We'll match you with a Caribbean dive charter vacation that fits your budget, style and interests. Or, view a sampling of our popular BVI dive charters.
Dive Charter Information
Common Dive Courses
- Discover Scuba: Commonly referred to as a "resort course", this course is for guests, ages 10 and above, who have never been diving or are not currently certified divers. The two hour course will teach guests how to dive and will qualify them to make shallow dives under the direct supervision of a Dive Instructor.
- Referral Course: This course is for guests, ages 10 and above, who would like to get certified to dive while aboard their yacht. Upon completion of classroom and pool portions of this course at home, the student will be issued a Referral Packet. Upon receipt of a completed referral packet (including medical form), a Dive Instructor will conduct 4 open water check-out dives and issue a dive certification. If opting for a referral course, we would highly suggest that you do your stateside portions of the course with a PADI Dive Shop as the majority of dive shops in the BVI are affiliated with PADI.
- Open Water Course: This course is suited for guests interested in completing a full scuba course aboard the yacht, including classroom, "pool work" and check out dives. Although this option is available aboard some yachts, the student should realize that this will entail a fair amount of time on the part of the student and the Dive Instructor during their vacation. A Referral Course is typically recommended.
Rendezvous Diving
If your yacht of choice does not offer onboard Dive Master or Dive Instructor, we can help you set up a rendezvous diving package with a local and recommended dive company. If opting for a referral course (with classroom and pool work completed in the States followed by certification check-out dives in the BVI) we would highly suggest that you do your stateside portions of the course with a PADI Dive Shop as the majority of dive shops in the BVI are affiliated with PADI.
Dive Instructor vs. Dive Master
- Dive Instructor: A level above Dive Master. Dive Instructors are qualified to lead, teach, and certify guests.
- Dive Master: Qualified to lead certified guests only.
Wetsuits For Your Charter
Carefree Yacht Charters® recommends 3 mil wetsuits for BVI and Caribbean dive charters based on our own personal experience with thousands of dives in these waters. Learn more about our wetsuit guidelines.
Dive Charter Specials
View our yacht specials to discover which of our yachts are currently offering enticing specials on dive yacht charters.
A group of couples that we booked aboard 52' Catamaran Oui Cherie in January 2020 said:
Lynne, having no experience in chartering a boat for a trip like this, we were fortunate to have found you. You were able to ask the questions and determine our wants and lead us to selecting Qui Cherie. You nailed it perfectly. Thank you for setting up the ideal week.
Julie L., Arkansas
Sampling Of Our Popular Dive Charter Choices
High-End Exclusive Suggestions
TRANQUILITY
- 2014, 76' Matrix Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 12 guests
- 1 King Master cabin, 3 Queen cabins, plus 2 Twin side by side cabins
- Crew of 4 & Fly-bridge deck
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- 2 stellar crews!
- Rates from $56,950 to $59,950
ZINGARA
- 2006, 76' Matrix Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 10 guests
- 1 King Master Suite, plus 4 Queen cabins, one convertible to a Twin on request
- Crew of 4 & Fly-bridge deck
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Rates from $42,800 to $49,100
MY TY
- 2021, 67' Fontaine Pajot Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 10 guests
- 5 nearly identical Queen cabins
- Multi-award winning Crew of 3
- Fly-bridge deck & fore-deck lounge area with jacuzzi
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Rates from $46,000 to $54,000
SEAHOME
- 2016, 62' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 10 guests
- 5 nearly identical Queen cabins, option of Twin split on some
- Crew of 3
- Fly-bridge deck
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Ask us about this Captain & Chef
- Rates from $40,000 to $44,000
CALLISTA
- 2016, 62' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 8 guests
- 1 Master Queen Suite plus 3 Queen cabins
- Crew of 2
- Fly-bridge deck
- On-board diving for certified guests
- Highly experienced crew with rave reviews
- Rates from $30,000 to $35,000
Mid-Range Luxury Options
TWIN FLAME Special Offer
- 2014, 62' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 8 guests
- 1 Queen Master Suite AND 3 Queens OR 2 Queens & 1 Twin
- Crew of 3
- Fly-bridge deck
- 2 Instructors offering on-board diving and instruction
- Ask about this yacht & crew!
- Rates from $31,000 to $34,000
KELEA Special Offer
- 1996, 65' Privilege Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 10 guests
- 1 Master King Suite AND 4 Queen cabins OR 1 Master, 3 Queens and 1 Twin
- Crew of 2 including 2 Dive Masters
- On-board scuba diving for certified guests
- Rates from $24,500 to $30,500
COPPER PENNY
- 2001, 56' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 1 Master Queen Suite plus 2 Queen cabins
- Fly-bridge deck and 2 fabulous crews, one winter and one summer
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Rates from $24,500 to $27,500
VIRAMAR
- 2013, 56' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 8 guests
- 1 Queen Master Suite plus 3 Queen cabins
- Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Fabulous combination of yacht & crew!
- Rates from $23,200 to $27,000
EUPHORIA 60
- 2016, 60' Sunreef Yacht Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 1 Master Queen cabin plus 2 Queen cabins
- Fly-bridge deck
- 2 On-board Dive Masters offering diving for certified guests
- Rates from $26,200 to $28,500
More Affordable Recommendations
ISLAND HOPPIN' Special Offer
- 2018, 52' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 8 guests
- 1 Master Queen Suite AND 3 Queens OR 2 Queens and 1 upper/lower Twin
- Crew of 2 & fly-bridge deck
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Rates from $18,000 to $27,000
STOP WORK ORDER Special Offer
- 2014 45' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 8 guests
- 1 Queen Master Suite AND 3 Queen cabins OR 2 Queens and 1 Twin
- Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
- On-board diving & instruction
- One of our top affordable picks!
- Rates from $15,000 to $26,000
GRACE Lagoon 52
- 2020, 52' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 1 Queen Master Suite plus 2 Queen cabins
- Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
- Amazing Chef on this yacht!
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Rates from $23,000 to $26,000
OUI CHERIE Special Offer
- 2017, 52' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 1 Queen Master Suite plus 2 Queen cabins
- Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
- On-board scuba diving and instruction
- Rates from $18,000 to $24,500
SCUBA DOO 450 Special Offer
- 2017, 45' Lagoon Catamaran
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 3 Queen cabins
- Raised helm seating area
- On-board scuba diving for certified guests
- Perfect combo of service in a fun & relaxed setting
- Rates from $14,000 to $18,000
More From Carefree Yacht Charters®
Contact a Dive Charter Expert
If you need help planning your dive charter, call us in our South Florida office at 954-980-9281, Toll Free at 888-670-6884, or complete our Quick Request Form.
Other Destinations
Consider a dive charter in The Virgin Islands, including our popular BVI yacht charters, St. Maarten or the Grenadines, each offering a slightly different flair.
Yacht Styles
Enjoy the islands aboard one of our catamarans, monohull sailboats and luxury motor yachts. Learn more about our various yacht styles.