Any day boats close to Galveston in June?

[DandyDon]

I have a hunch the answer is no, but checking? I know about the Spree - got it on for July, but my daughter wants to do the family trip to Galvestons this year - after New Mexico desert and ruins last year. I think this is a good idea, but it'd be nice to do a day boat to a rig, if there are any?

For Galveston, the usual family stuff...
> Visit the San Jacinto battleground so the grandkids can know some about heritage;
> Seawolf park
> NASA
> Moody Gardens
> Beach
> Historic district

I like Galveston, been there many times - but that was before scuba. Thanks!

 

[chrispete]

Sabine Pass (about a 1 hour drive from Galveston) used to have several charters running, but that was before Hurricane Rita and I haven't been in touch with any of the Capt's since before the storm. If that drive is doable PM me and I'll get you in touch with someone who would know who's still operating.

 

[LVX]

Fish N Divers
Captain Sean Stowell
http://www.fishndivers.com
(409) 763-5232

 

[DandyDon]

Map Quest suggests 135 miles here - but with ferries only 66 miles with this route but still suggests over 2 hours? You think it can be done in an hour? Might work; might have to rent a second car?

You posted as I did LVX; this looks a lot more conveninet, if I can catch them on a dive day, thanks...!

 

[Hemlon]

Has anyone gone on any Fish N Divers trips?

I might be interested in one of these trips this summer.

 

[LVX]

Yeah, I have used them once. The captain is a little rough around the edges but his boat is really nice. Overall I would go again and probably will this summer.

 

[Hemlon]

Explain "rough around the edges".

Is he rude?

Does he curse like a sailor?

'Splain, Lucy.

 

[LVX]

Let's just say he really loves his boat... Nothing wrong with that but you have to remember there are divers with their equipment getting on board.

 

[Hemlon]

Oh, I see.

So I probably shouldn't wear my Teva's with the black-marking soles.

That kind of thing?

 

[DandyDon]

Let's just say he really loves his boat... Nothing wrong with that but you have to remember there are divers with their equipment getting on board.

Hehe, good for a Skipper to care for his craft, I'll try to not spill coffee or drop tanks, weights.

As a single diver, I'll be challened to find the boat with enough other divers going to make the trip work - but still have room for me.

He supplies the tanks & weights...?

So I probably shouldn't wear my Teva's with the black-marking soles.

That kind of thing?

Not allowed according to his site. White soles only, and I can understand that.