Cancellations are often very disappointing but need to be taken in stride. Sometimes sea conditions are just unsafe, precluding diving. I use operators using two different inlets, along with boat size, this often makes a difference and allows me to get out. I don't expect an operator to go out with just me, but some have and I have been grateful. What I do expect is to be notified in enough time that I can scramble for another ride. I do most of my diving in Boynton Beach and have a good relationship with 3 operators. I also frequently dive with an operator in Jupiter. They have all learned over the years that I am a reliable diver and will always show up to dive when I am scheduled and will never cancel for fickle reasons. In return, they do their best to get me out to dive. Due to the standing relationship, I can contact any of them by text/email/phone, and get on any trip they're running that has space, even at the last moment. I've been diving in BB/Jupiter for about 6 years now and greatly appreciate the operators I use. I very rarely miss a day of diving unless the conditions are simply unsafe. I realize how difficult it is for casual visitors to an area who are hoping to get in a lot of diving, I was once in that situation. At the same time, they need to realize that SE FL is not the Caribbean and that conditions are more variable, as are the number of customers.
For what it's worth, I use Underwater Explorers, Starfish Dive Charters, and Loggerhead Dive Charters out of Boynton Harbor Marina and Jupiter Dive Center in Jupiter. I'd be glad to help anyone out by PM if I can.
Good diving, Craig
