Spa Fitter
Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite Replacement Cover
The Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite takes the AIRCAP 1™ Small — a foam-free replacement hot tub cover for square spas 83"–85". The Island Spas Captiva Elite's cabinet measures 84" x 84", inside the Small's range. The cover weighs 35–40 lb for life, costs $1,195, is engineered to comply with ASTM F1346-23, and carries a 3-year limited warranty.
| Spa cabinet | 84" x 84" |
|---|---|
| AIRCAP 1™ size | Small fits 83"–85" |
| Cover weight | 35–40 lb — constant for life |
| Price | $1,195, free US shipping |
| Skirt | Ziptech™ modular, three lengths included |
| Safety | Engineered to comply with ASTM F1346-23 |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
Why the Small fits the Island Spas Captiva Elite
The AIRCAP 1™ comes in six sizes covering square spas from 77" to 94". Each size is built to overhang its band slightly — that is how a spa cover is meant to sit — so the Small, which fits cabinets 83"–85", covers the Island Spas Captiva Elite's 84" x 84" shell with the right overhang.
At 84" the Island Spas Captiva Elite sits mid-band in the Small's 83"–85" range, 1" off the bottom and 1" off the top. Within Artesian Spas, the Island Spas Captiva Elite shares that 84" x 84" cabinet with Elite Eagle Crest, Garden Spas Wisteria, Island Spas Antigua and Island Spas Antigua Elite — same footprint, same cover. Artesian Spas builds the 26 models we fit on 3 footprints, and the Island Spas Captiva Elite is on number 2 of 3 from the smallest; the line spans 3 of the six AIRCAP 1 sizes.
Cabinet dimensions can change between model years. Before ordering, measure your Island Spas Captiva Elite at its widest point across the top, in both directions, including any acrylic lip that overhangs the cabinet — the SureFit™ guide walks through it in two measurements. If a figure you have found elsewhere is larger than ours, an overhanging lip is the usual reason. If your spa measures between two sizes, round up.
Every spa in our catalogue that measures 84" x 84" is on one page: hot tubs that take an 84" × 84" cover — the same AIRCAP 1™ Small, at the same price.
How the AIRCAP 1™ is built
Instead of a rigid foam core wrapped in vinyl, the AIRCAP 1™ uses welded drop-stitch construction: a sealed air chamber with no foam to absorb water, so it does not become the waterlogged two-person lift that ends most foam covers. More on how it insulates, how it holds up, and why it is foam-free — or estimate what your current foam cover weighs.
Every Artesian Spas model we fit
| Model | Cabinet | AIRCAP 1™ |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Spas Hydrangea | 78" x 78" | XX-Small |
| Elite Eagle Crest | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| Garden Spas Wisteria | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| Island Spas Antigua | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| Island Spas Antigua Elite | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| Island Spas Captiva | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| Island Spas Captiva Elite (this page) | 84" x 84" | Small |
| South Seas 729B | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| South Seas 729L | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| South Seas 737BE | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| South Seas 737LE | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| South Seas 748B | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| South Seas 748L | 84" x 84" | Small same cover as the Island Spas Captiva Elite |
| Elite Dove Canyon | 91" x 91" | Large |
| Elite Piper Glen | 91" x 91" | Large |
| Island Spas Grand Bahama | 91" x 91" | Large |
| Island Spas Grand Bahama Elite | 91" x 91" | Large |
| Island Spas Grand Cayman | 91" x 91" | Large |
| Island Spas Grand Cayman Elite | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 840BE | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 840LE | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 850B | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 850L | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 853DL | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 860B | 91" x 91" | Large |
| South Seas 860L | 91" x 91" | Large |
Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite cover: common questions
What size hot tub cover fits the Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite?
The Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite takes the AIRCAP 1 Small, which fits square hot tubs measuring 83"–85" across. The Island Spas Captiva Elite's cabinet measures 84" x 84", inside that band. Measure your spa side to side across the top of the cabinet to confirm before ordering.
Will the AIRCAP 1 fit an Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite?
Yes — the Island Spas Captiva Elite's 84" x 84" square cabinet falls in the AIRCAP 1 Small's 83"–85" range, and the Ziptech modular skirt system ships with three skirt lengths so the drop over the cabinet adjusts without a custom order. Cabinet sizes can change between model years, so confirm with two quick measurements.
How much does a replacement cover for the Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite cost?
The AIRCAP 1 costs $1,195 in every size, including the pump, three Ziptech skirt lengths, and tie-down straps, with free US shipping and 30-day returns. Unlike a foam cover it has no foam core to waterlog, so it stays at its original 35–40 lb weight for life.
How heavy is a replacement cover for the Artesian Spas Island Spas Captiva Elite?
The AIRCAP 1 Small weighs 35–40 lb and keeps that weight permanently — its sealed drop-stitch air core cannot absorb water. A foam cover starts at 40–75 lb and gains weight as the foam saturates.
Not a Island Spas Captiva Elite?
The Spa Fitter matches the current models of every major brand to the right AIRCAP 1™ — or measure any square spa with SureFit™.