Were you envisioning anchoring somewhere in the shallows (where you still need permits and such) and swimming to near-shore reefs, or were you picturing having someone piloting the boat following divers' bubbles? Honestly, there's enough going on out at the reefs that I'd prefer not to have to contend with boats captained by anyone other than experienced local captains.
I know an experienced captain or three, tech diving some, pleasure diving others. I'd never roll into the water without faith in the good man left on board being able to find me!
It's all hypothetical unless you know where some unused permits are laying around......