The charming island of Nevis is known for its quiet villages, lush green mountains, and tranquil beaches. Nevis is separated from its sister island, St. Kitts, by a two-mile stretch of water known as the Narrows, home to interesting marine life like barracudas, eagle rays, and other fish. The leeward and windward sides of the island have plenty of variety including reefs, wrecks, and volcanic vents to explore. The picturesque topside scenery of this quaint Caribbean island makes this the ideal destination for both divers and non-divers to enjoy. Oualie Beach Resort is a family-owned hotel located right on the beach, and the gingerbread-style cottages reflect the traditional Caribbean architecture.
Project Focus: The purpose of this trip is to conduct fish surveys to support REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Click here to learn more about participating in fish surveys on a REEF Field Survey Trip!
Best Suited For: Divers and Non-divers.
Accommodations: Participants will be staying at the Oualie Beach Resort. The standard accommodation is a deluxe room. Rooms are air-conditioned and have either 1 queen or 2 double beds. All rooms have a beach view, screened veranda, coffee maker, mini fridge, TV, and safe. Room upgrades, including the Premier Room, are available based on request and can be viewed here.
Diving: Diving will be done with Dive Nevis. There will be five days of two tank morning dives starting on Sunday, May 18 ending on Thursday, May 22. The average water temperature is in the low 80s and a 1-3mm wetsuit is recommended. Tanks, weights, and weight belts are included in the cost of the package. Nitrox is unavailable as of June 2024 but will likely change before the trip's departure.
Pricing, Inclusions, and Other Fees
| Double Occ. Diver | Double Occ. Non-diver | Single Occ. Diver | |
| Deluxe Room | $2,249 | $1,774 | $2,956 |
Your Package Includes: The trip package includes seven nights of accommodation at Oualie Beach Resort, five days of two boat morning dives with Dive Nevis, all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), roundtrip airport transfers, tanks, and weights.
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 - Not Paid to REEF: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF. All flights and associated travel to and from St. Kitts, rental equipment, and gratuities. Gratuities are not included in the trip package and are at each individual's discretion.
Registration
To reserve your space, email trips@REEF.org or call 305-588-5869. A $500 per person deposit will be due to confirm your reservation. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.
Nevis Travel Info
Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. REEF partners with both DiveAssure and DAN to offer travel insurance packages specifically for divers. REEF will receive a portion of the proceeds from travel insurance purchases when you click on the following affiliate links for DiveAssure or DAN.
How to Get There: Participants should arrange to fly into Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) on St. Kitts, arriving on Saturday, May 17, and departing on May 24. All participants are responsible for booking their airfare. REEF is not able to book air travel for participants.
Transfers: Round-trip ground transfers between the airport and the resort are included in the package. This includes a transfer from the airport to the Reggae Beach (Pier) and a short water taxi to Oualie Beach Resort Pier, additional details can be found here.
Passports, Documentation, and Visas: Visitors to Nevis must have a valid U.S. passport to enter. No visa is required for stays up to 90 days if you have an onward or return ticket, confirmation of accommodation, and can produce evidence of your ability to maintain yourself.
COVID-19 Considerations: It is the participant's responsibility to ensure that they understand and comply with all local requirements (for entry and visit as a tourist) of the host destination, and for exit and entry requirements for their home country. Be prepared for your plans to change. Be sure your travel insurance covers COVID-related issues. No travel is risk-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example, due to a new COVID-19 variant. Please be aware that REEF is not a travel agent. We are doing our best to interpret the information provided by our trip vendor and the host country’s government COVID-19 webpages. We encourage everyone to do their own research, interpretation, and due diligence. Please see REEF’s COVID-19 Considerations and Vaccine Policies section in our REEF Field Survey Trips Policies page for more information.