Recommended New England Charters

[7millimeter]

Greetings people,

I've got the spring fever and I can't wait to go diving again! This gets me thinking about charters. What charter boats do you recommend? I'd love to hear any positive remarks about any charter in New England. I would especially like to hear about any that might not have any presence on the web.

I have been certified for 18 months, so I don't have a wealth of experience. I went out on the following New England charters in 2005:

1) Cape Ann Divers. Awesome and well-known. Best charter that I've been on.
2) Orbit Marine (Orbit Diver out of Bridgeport, CT). Shallow wreck dives near a lighthouse. Captain Noel is quite a character.
3) Captain Saam's (Silver Dolphin out of Norwalk, CT) Nice boat, nice captain. I went on a night lobster dive that was way fun.

As a sidebar, how about the Atlantis out of New London? Their schedule for 2006 is up on their website and it looks to be much more limited than last year. I tried to get out with them before and I wasn't able to get a space. They seem to have a lot of "tech" type dives and the more recreational ones appear to fill up quickly.

Thanks!

 

[ericfine50]

You should check out The Gauntlet out of salem,MA. It is run by Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions. Heather and Dave are excellent !!

 

[7millimeter]

You should check out The Gauntlet out of salem,MA. It is run by Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions. Heather and Dave are excellent !!

Yes, thanks. I have seen their website (which is great, as I recall. Lots of good pictures, video and writing). I will have to check if they have any excursions for which I am qualified.

 

[MSilvia]

You might try Capt. Fran Marcoux too... Daybreaker is a great charter boat.

 

[crisis_12]

When I'm in the area, I have gone out with Cape Ann Divers. Its always been a positive experience.

Dave

 

[7millimeter]

You might try Capt. Fran Marcoux too... Daybreaker is a great charter boat.

Thanks! Where are they located?

 

[dbg40]

Where in the state are you located?

 

[7millimeter]

Where in the state are you located?

West Hartford. Will drive to dive!

 

[DepthCharge]

You might try Capt. Fran Marcoux too... Daybreaker is a great charter boat.

You couldn't ask for a better boat. Fran is located at Cape Ann Marina, in back of the motel.

 

[7millimeter]

You couldn't ask for a better boat. Fran is located at Cape Ann Marina, in back of the motel.

Hmmm, I'm curious now! I'll look into it. Thanks DC!