What are the diving conditions like?

Diving conditions are good year round. Water surface temperature ranges from 60°F in winter to 70 °F in summer. Visibility varies somewhat from day to day and from one dive site to another, but is typically 15 to 20+ feet. If conditions are too poor at one dive site, we can often move to an alternate dive site.
Because we believe the only fun diving is safe diving, we will cancel tours on the rare occasion that the surface or diving conditions present safety concerns.

How long are the dives?

Shallow dives are planned to 45 minutes and deep dives are planned to the No Decompression Limit.  We plan the dives to ensure that you have 500 psi of air left in your tank at the end of your dive. We offer steel (72 cu. ft.) and aluminum (80 cu.ft.) tanks filled with compressed air or Nitrox (certification required).

What should I bring with me when I dive?

Wear your swimsuit, and bring along a towel, sunscreen, & sunglasses. If you're a certified diver, bring your certification card and log book. If you’re a student, bring your log book and dive tables each day.

How many people will be diving with me?

If you are not a certified diver (Introductory Diver), you will dive with no more than your instructor and your buddy.  If you have your Open Water certification, you'll dive with no more than 3 other people in addition to your guide or instructor.  We take our Instructor & Guide/Client ratios VERY seriously.

How do you decide which dive sites to visit?

Our diving staff will consider the needs and wishes of our customers and evaluate the present surface and diving conditions to choose the best dive sites for each tour.

Do I have to have a diving certification to go diving?

Adults and kids aged 12 and older can go on shallow (to 40 feet) Introductory dives. There are no study guides or tests to worry about.  We'll teach you what you need to know with a few quick skill lessons before you enter the water, and an instructor will closely supervise your dives.

Do I need to be a good swimmer to go diving?

You should be able to swim, and it’s important that you are comfortable in the water.

Can I bring a non-diver along on a boat dive?

It depends; if the boat isn't full and conditions are good, we may be able to allow one rider to come along with a diver. The rider will need to pay for his or her boat seat. Call at least 24 hours before your dive to check on the availability.

Is it OK if I don’t have a dive buddy to go with me?

Yes. That’s what we’re here for! An experienced guide or instructor who’s familiar with the dive sites will lead groups of up to 4 certified divers or students (or 2 intro divers) on each dive.

How soon can I fly after I dive?

Divers Alert Network currently recommends waiting 12 hours after single no-decompression dives before flying in commercial aircraft, and recommends waiting longer (up to 18 hours) for multiple dives. You can review the DAN recommendations at www.DiversAlertNetwork.org