Ocean Charters
Explore the depths of New England with Aquatic Specialties and Down Under Diving Ventures! Captain Fran, owner of Down Under Diving Ventures, has been providing charter services to divers since 1984 off of their 25 foot Privateer that has been built for commercial use. Join us as we explore New England's diverse marine life and experience diving the North Shore!
Availability: In Stock
Charters Include:
- Multiple dive locations per trip - Sites are dependent on weather
- Freshwater solar shower
- On-board safety equipment and O2
- Complimentary Refreshments
- In water guide
Schedule:
- 7:00am - Arrive at Cape Ann's Marina
- We recommend showing up an hour early to ensure that you have plenty of time to park and get your equipment together
- There is no parking fee
- The bathhouse is located to the righthand corner of the parking lot if you need the restroom
- 8:00am - The boat departs from the Marina
- There is not a lot of room on the boat so please pack accordingly
- Two tank dive
- Location is selected based on weather and conditions
- 12:00pm - Boat arrives back at the Marina
Equipment Checklist for Charter Diving
- Dive Gear:
- Mesh Bag
- BCD
- Weights
- Cylinders
- Fins
- Boots
- Mask
- Anti-fog
- Snorkel
- Regulator
- Dive Computer
- Hood
- Gloves
- Dive Tool
- Dive Light
- Wetsuit or Dry Suits and Undergarments
- Personal Items:
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Marine Safe Sunblack
- Towel
- Dry Clothes
- Cash (Parking, tips, food, etc.)
- DAN Insurance Info
- Certification Card and Nitrox Card (If applicable)
- Boat Coat
- Ear Shield / Ear Docs
- Accessories:
- Camera and Camera Accessories
- SMB and Reel
- Octo Holder
- Back-up Mask
- Back-up Computer
- Save-A-Dive Kit
- DIN Converter
- Food:
- Water
- Snacks
- Medications:
- Dramamine / Sea Sickness Medicine
- Medication / Prescriptions
- Pain Reliever
Don't have your own equipment?!? Aquatic Specialties has BCDs, Regulators, Weights, Cylinders, and Wetsuits available to rent!
Please Note: This is just a basic list of equipment that we recommend you have with you when diving off of a charter. If you have additional items you want/need to bring, please plan accordingly.
