cdiver2
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Most charter boats (that I know) in the ST Petersburg/Tampa area have raised there prices from $65 a two tank dive to $95, stating cost of gas. $30 pp seems out of line (to me) with the cost of gas increase.
Gas price/charter boat rate hike?
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Going up a buck a gallon seems out of line to me but we're all paying it aren't we.
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cdiver2
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ScubaKimmie:
AND COMPLAINING about it long and loud. Is it not enough WE also pay the $1 a gallon with out someone else jumping in to gouge us as well?. I understand they have to increase the cost but $30 PP seems a little steep. 10 divers on a boat all paying $30 extra = $300
erparamedic
Vampire Girl......er Dork
Ouch!! That sounds REALLY steep. I am going to dive WPB in December and just spoke with a local operation that said that they are getting ready to increase their prices, but said it would only be $5-$10 per person. I think $5-$10 is reasonable, but definitely NOT $30.
Missdirected
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cdiver2:
Who did you call? SeaFox does it for $95 now but that is all the way out to Blackthorne and the Sheridan and it is a three tank dive. Tanks-a-Lot is much cheaper at $65 for reefs and leges. Narcosis is $85 but that includes tanks, drinks, and snacks.
BrianS
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Well, at $65 at the old price, I'd say that was a steal to begin with. Sounds to me like they haven't raised their prices for a long time. I would guess $85 is more of the average so just think of how much you've saved paying only $65 all this time.
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cdiver2
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Missdirected:
It was my LDS that told me they had ALL gone to $95 (I put them straight).
I will not use T-a-L (personal) and my LDS will not recommend them.
Codyjp
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I am not to sure about the boat business but at the Flying Club I work at our prices fluctuate weekly depending on the fuel situation. we have a base price, and then a fuel surcharge. Our customers see exactly how much they have to pay for the rising gas prices and the Club doesn't profit from it Exxon does, those crooks!
mike_s
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Most of the ones on the FL panhandle went up to $65-$70 (4 hour inshore trip) last year. This year they'e mostly gove up to $75-$80 with gas increases.
bfisher
Contributor
Seems like they want to make all their money back off one person. If there is more on a boat then it's that much more profit. I'm all for any business making a profit, else they couldn't stay in business, but it is a little much.
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