Anacapa Island
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Bob DBF
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I was checking the site and a trip to Talcott Shoals is $155, probably because it is further out than Anacappa. A tip is all I would be expecting to pay, and I've been out with them quite a few times.
A shop chartering the boat can charge anything they want, but at that rate there would be a lot of spots open.
Bob
A shop chartering the boat can charge anything they want, but at that rate there would be a lot of spots open.
Bob
Diving at Anacapa is awesome. I dive there regularly. You have 4 options to get out there on weekends from Ventura harbor. Spectre also runs on Fridays and the Raptor is running a couple Fridays in April.
Peace- which you already know about
Spectre- Scuba dive trips, snorkeling and gear rental off California's Channel Islands
Raptor- Scheduled Raptor Dive Trip Calendar
Explorer- Explorer Diving Aventures - Home Page
(although, I am not sure what's happening with the Explorer- the boat is up for sale and it doesn't seem to be going out much lately)
The extra $300 must be for gear rental and a dedicated dive guide? Definitely look into that and get a breakdown. Diving is pretty easy and straightforward at Anacapa. I would not hire a dedicated dive guide, unless you really feel a need for it. All of these boats will give a thorough dive sight briefing. You will almost certainly find someone to buddy up with. I know the Raptor will make sure you have someone to buddy up with, if you make your need known. If you do decide to look into the Raptor, their price already includes tanks, so you will be saving some money there. They do 2 tank and 3 tank dives, depending on the day, so you will need to check the dates and see. They are $120 for 2 tank days and $130 for 3 tank days. Most weekends in April are 3 tank. See the link above. Also, the Raptor is owned and operated by Ventura Dive and Sport. They are the only full service dive shop in the area and the shop is steps away from the boat. Your gear rental will likely be much less expensive with them and you have the advantage of going into the shop and trying everything on to make sure it fits properly.
Peace- which you already know about
Spectre- Scuba dive trips, snorkeling and gear rental off California's Channel Islands
Raptor- Scheduled Raptor Dive Trip Calendar
Explorer- Explorer Diving Aventures - Home Page
(although, I am not sure what's happening with the Explorer- the boat is up for sale and it doesn't seem to be going out much lately)
The extra $300 must be for gear rental and a dedicated dive guide? Definitely look into that and get a breakdown. Diving is pretty easy and straightforward at Anacapa. I would not hire a dedicated dive guide, unless you really feel a need for it. All of these boats will give a thorough dive sight briefing. You will almost certainly find someone to buddy up with. I know the Raptor will make sure you have someone to buddy up with, if you make your need known. If you do decide to look into the Raptor, their price already includes tanks, so you will be saving some money there. They do 2 tank and 3 tank dives, depending on the day, so you will need to check the dates and see. They are $120 for 2 tank days and $130 for 3 tank days. Most weekends in April are 3 tank. See the link above. Also, the Raptor is owned and operated by Ventura Dive and Sport. They are the only full service dive shop in the area and the shop is steps away from the boat. Your gear rental will likely be much less expensive with them and you have the advantage of going into the shop and trying everything on to make sure it fits properly.
Lastly, here are some recent pics and a short video from Anacapa:
Trailboss123:
I have always enjoyed diving Anacapa Island.
Now you are helping someone else do the same.
Very nice informative post with pics and video.
OP
Dr. Love
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Geez, thanks everyone for the extremely helpful advice, and the awesome pics! I think I'm gonna book the Raptor and do the boat dives on 2/24 and 2/25 if anyone is wanting to tag along. I am a solo traveler, as none of my friends dive, so I will need a dive buddy!
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Dr. Love
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eh I'm kinda goin back and forth between that and the dates of 3/17 and 3/18. Basically I'm trying to cram as much diving into a weekend as possible so I miss as little work as possible, no paid vacation days is the double edged sword to being self employed haha
StefinSB
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The Raptor provides the tanks (Faber LP85) as they don't have a compressor on board. Also check if its 3 tanks or 2 on the Raptor (Spectre and Peace are typically 3 tank day rips). Food on the Raptor is pre-made sandwiches and salad only iirc.
Just let the DM at check-in know that you would like to find a buddy, No worries.
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