San Juans Charter

[Tangfish]

Hey Y'All,

Who's still doing dive charters up in the San Juans that I can recommend to a concerned mom who wants to send her young boys and husband out on a nice dive day in our beautiful San Juan islands? Is Cap'n Jackie still sailing like a pirate through those parts? Any other boat you guys would recommend as top notch and safety and service oriented?

Inquiring minds want to know, and appreciate any help.

[Tangfish]

Oh, she also asked for recommendations of boats that operate up in the Gulf Islands as well, so if anyone has recent good experiences up there please share the recommendation as well.

Gracias!

[YellowEye]

Lu Jac's Quest and yes, occasionally Banditos are the ones up there.
Hope you're well!

[Tangfish]

Ah ok, same boats doing the trips up there and they certainly know the dive sites

Any advice on the Gulf Islands?

[YellowEye]

Personally, I haven't done the Gulf Islands in ages. It's a long trip, and there are no more live-aboards up there.

Ed from Sun Down Diving in Nanaimo looks like he goes to Gabriolla, and perhaps beyond. He only has a small boat but he's a super nice knowledgable guy, a good guy to hit Nanaimo with. http://www.sundowndiving.com

I haven't been, but they could try Andy Lamb's place, further South in the Gulf Islands: http://www.cedar-beach.com/

The Odgen Point Dive center guys in Victoria may also have some options (GB Church, McKenzie).

[Tangfish]

Thanks buddy, you're a wealth of information! Will pass this along and I'm sure she'll greatly appreciate it.

[Grateful Diver]

Personally, I haven't done the Gulf Islands in ages. It's a long trip, and there are no more live-aboards up there.

Ed from Sun Down Diving in Nanaimo looks like he goes to Gabriolla, and perhaps beyond. He only has a small boat but he's a super nice knowledgable guy, a good guy to hit Nanaimo with. http://www.sundowndiving.com

I haven't been, but they could try Andy Lamb's place, further South in the Gulf Islands: http://www.cedar-beach.com/

The Odgen Point Dive center guys in Victoria may also have some options (GB Church, McKenzie).

I was told recently that Ogden Point Dive Center shut down ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

[YellowEye]

I was told recently that Ogden Point Dive Center shut down ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Wow, that sucks. It was such a convenient location, with a very friendly and helpful staff!

[Grateful Diver]

There was a death on one of their charters to Race Rocks a couple years ago. I believe the family sued them, and they were pretty much put out of business over it ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)