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The magnificent Monterey Peninsula has been called the greatest meeting of land
and sea. If you've never been diving in Monterey, don't put it off any longer!
And, when you get there, make it easy on yourself - join us on a charter boat!
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The Escapade is custom built 38 foot long Canaveral dive boat and is the
newest of all the dive boats in Monterey.
She is the fastest of all the dive boats cruising at speeds up to 20 knots to
reduce travel time to the dive sites.
Her keel makes a very stable boat that minimizes rocking in rough seas.
The Escapade is Coast Guard rated for 24 divers, but only sells 20 spots,
making it roomy for everyone!
 The Escapade is spacious, fast, convenient, comfortable, and
professionally operated with an experienced skipper, crew and dive masters to
insure your comfort and safety. Amenities include: Hot fresh-water shower,
camera table and camera wash tub.
What is the
cost: $90.00
What is provided: Beverages, snacks and 2 tanks (LP 80s) of air.
Enriched Air/Nitrox is available when requested at the time of booking.
What to bring: Dive Gear, C Card and personal items. Equipment may be
brought aboard in soft bags only.
Arrival: 30 minutes prior to departure in order to assemble gear and
suit up prior to boarding.
Departure Schedule: Boat departs promptly from "K" dock at 8:30 am for
trips chartered by Diver Dan's.
Directions: The Escape leaves from "K" Dock at Old Fisherman's Wharf.
(Click
here for additional directions) |
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Charter Date (Sunday) |
Departure Time |
Dive Boat |
| January 11 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| January 25 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| February 8 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| February 22 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| March 8 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| March 22 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| April 5 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| April 19 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| May 3 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| May 17 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| May 31 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| June 14 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| June 28 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| July 12 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| July 26 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| August 9 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| August 23 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| September 6 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| September 20 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| October 4 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| October 18 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| November 1 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| November 15 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
| December 13 |
8:30 am |
Escapade |
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Over 7 Days
- Full Refund
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3 to 7 Days
- Rain Check
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Less than 72 hours (3 days) - NO Refunds
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Cypress Sea
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The Cypress Sea is a 50 foot CamCraft aluminum
open-ocean crew boat with a 15 foot beam. The boat services up to 22
Divers.
The Cypress Sea is fully equipped electronically with Radios, Radar, GPS, Depth
Finder and more. Powered by twin V8 diesels for safety, reliability & speed
- cruising speed 18 knots.
Clean air Compressor on board to fill tanks. Tanks provided for all dives (80
cubic foot steel) some 63 cu ft aluminum.
Creature comforts include a head, hot showers, warm and cold beverages. |
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Monterey Express
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The Monterey Express is a custom Newton 42 which was
designed and constructed for a single purpose – recreational diving.
The vessel is 42 feet long with a wide 16 foot beam designed for a stable
diving platform and unmatched diver comfort. Powered by twin Caterpillar Turbo
diesels, the 'Express cruises at 17 knots with 20 divers, tanks, and gear.
She one of the fastest and newest dive vessel in Central and Northern
California. She is certified for 30 divers; however we limit the number to 20
for diver comfort.
Three hot showers round out the vessel to provide after-dive warmth for
dressing for the short and fast trip back to Monterey Harbor. |
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Beach Hopper II
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The Beach Hopper II is
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.
Creature comforts include a head, hot shower, warm and cold beverages.
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Silver Prince
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The Silver Prince is a 40 foot fiberglass hull with a
12 foot beam, manufactured by Uniflite. It is powered by twin Caterpillar
diesel screws and can be anywhere on the Monterey Peninsula within 45 minutes.
Although certified by the Coast Guard for up to 20 passengers, they prefer not
to book more than 14 in order to make for a less crowded diving
experience. The Silver Prince is equipped with radar, LORAN, cell phone,
and marine radio, as well as all essential safety equipment.
It is one of the oldest continually-operated charter dive boats in Monterey,
having been in business since 1979. They provide both tanks (Aluminum 80 cf),
snacks (usually bagels and donuts in the morning and sandwiches in the
afternoon), and hot drinks (soup, tea, cocoa).
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