California Boat Charters
We love diving California! There is so much to offer every diver, and it's in our own back yard.

The best diving is always from a boat- almost too easy. We have some great charters available for all experience levels, both locally & in Santa Barbara/ Los Angeles.

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Monterey/ Carmel
Cypress Charters (408) 244-4433 cypresscharters.com (2 Dives-$85) (3 Dives-$100) Boarding at "A-Tier Gate" Municipal Pier . $10 for Nitrox each fill paid on site	Cancellation Policy: Only our Captains can cancel a charter on the day of the trip, based on conditions. Unless otherwise notified, our vessel will leave the dock as scheduled, rain or shine.   We have been operating in the Monterey, Carmel & the Big Sur area since 1987. We don't rely solely on weather predictions..... rainy weather does not mean poor diving. The weather can change drastically overnight and some of our most spectacular dives have been on some pretty strange weather days. Your safety and comfort are our priorities and our decisions reflect that concern. If you choose not to show up for a charter you have paid for you are NOT entitled to a refund or credit. Canceling with 7 days or more notice you will receive a full refund. Canceling with 2 to 6 days notice you will receive a 50% credit toward another charter to be used within one year's time. Canceling with less than 48 hours notice you forfeit the entire fee
Monterey Express (888) 422-2999 montereyexpress.com (2 Dives-$85) Boarding at “K” Dock Sat Night Dive $45	Cancellation Policy: Due to the limited space available on any charter, a notification policy of 72 hours is required for a full refund when the reservation is for a diving party of 3 or less. An additional 24 hours is required for each additional member of a party of more than 3 divers Example: Cancel by Wednesday 12:00 for Saturday morning and afternoon charters. Cancel by Thursday at 12:00 for Sunday morning and afternoon charters. Cancel an additional 24 hours earlier for every diver in the party over 3. Ask for your cancellation time for your party when making reservations. Proof of scuba certification required.
Escapade (831) 465-1185 divecentral.com (2 Dives-$85) Boarding at "K" Dock	The Escapade is a 38-foot Canaveral certified for 24 divers.  She can cruise at speeds up to 20 knots to reduce travel time to the dive sites.  The safety and navigational equipment includes; GPS, radar, radio, first aid and oxygen.  We visit dive sites in Monterey and Carmel Bay based upon weather and ocean conditions. Cancellation Policy:  Customer cancellations may be rescheduled if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to scheduled trip.  Cancellation of confirmed trips by Dive Central due to weather or mechanical failure will be rescheduled or refunded.
Sanctuary (888) 372-3483 sanctuarycharters.com Boarding at "K" Dock (2 dives-$90) Boarding at "K" Dock	If it's been a while since your last dive or if you're unfamiliar with California diving, consider having one of our experienced dive-masters lead you on a guided tour! (guide fees are additional).   Tanks, drinks & snacks included for all trips.   Morning trip boards at 7:30 & afternoon trip at 1:30.   No refunds without 72 hour notice   -   Charters available during the week by request   -   Customer may provide own tank(s) for a $4 discount per dive at time of reservation.
Silver Prince (831) 656-0454 mbdcscuba.com 2 Dives-$80 Boarding at "K" Dock Nitrox- extra $15 ea	Fees and Reservations: Trips leave from Monterey Harbor at 7AM and 12:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.   Walk in-reservations (up to 1 hour before the boat leaves) are possible, but in order to secure a seat we recommend that you make reservations early.  Cancellations with 48 hours' notice will be cheerfully and promptly refunded; we reserve the right to cancel a charter at any time based on poor weather or diving conditions, or if less than 5 divers are booked for a trip. In the event of a cancellation, we will inform all booked divers as quickly as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us before the trip leaves to confirm your booking.
Beach Hopper (408) 463-0585 www.beachhopper2.com 2 Dives-$60 $80 for Pt. Lobos trips Boarding at “K” Dock Add 2 tanks=$20	BEACH HOPPER II was custom designed and built to our specifications to provide a fast, comfortable ride to premiere dive sites along the Monterey Peninsula coast and points south. A 30 ft. USCG certified vessel equipped with all the latest electronics including radar, GPS and video display depth sounder, BEACH HOPPER II allows us to find and dive those rarely visited reefs and pinnacles south of Carmel as well as the most popular and best known Monterey and Carmel dive locations, including Pt. Lobos State Park. Your skipper is a U.S.Coast Guard licensed captain and an experienced diver with first hand knowledge of the dive sites. We specialize in small groups. Passenger load is normally 8 divers. Compared with larger boats, this means fewer divers in the water, easier management of divers and equipment, and more personal attention from the captain and divemaster. Creature comforts include a head, hot shower, warm and cold beverages.
Boarding at: “K” Dock (Harbormasters Office) Next to the Municipal Wharf, between the English Pub & Public Launch Ramp. Take the Pacific Grove/ Del Monte Ave. exit from HWY 1. Stay to the right & watch for a sign indicating a right turn to “Fisherman's Wharf”. Turn right on Figueroa St. & then left into the metered parking lot. Peninsula Boat sales will be on your right. Boarding at Yellow Dock on Municipal Wharf #2 in Monterey. Take the Pacific Grove/ Del Monte Ave. exit from HWY 1. Stay to the right & watch for a sign indicating a right turn to “Fisherman's Wharf”. Turn right on Figueroa St. & continue Straight ahead onto Municipal Wharf #2. Peninsula Boat sales will be on your right. Drive out onto the wharf past the “Sandbar & Grill”, the gray restrooms, & the sign on the right saying “Concessionaire Vehicles Only Beyond this point”. Just before you get to the US Freezer Co. there is a staircase down from the wharf to a loading dock. You’re here! The curb is painted yellow for loading & unloading.
Southern California
	Peace Dive Boat Oxnard (805) 984-2025 peaceboat.com
	Truth Aquatics Santa Barbara (805) 962-1127 truthaquatics.com
	LOIS ANN DIVE CHARTERS San Diego 800-201-4381 loisann.com
	Catalina Divers Supply Avalon, Catalina (800) 353-0330 catalinadiverssupply.com
	Marissa Dive Charters San Diego (619) 757-3280 marissadivecharters.com

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