Capt Sl8r Charters

Great operation with outstanding crew!!!
They make you feel like at home:-))))
Thanks a lot

The crew of the Kyalami is outstanding and focused on you… the diver. Jupiter is a stellar dive destination and Capt Sl8r, Capt Cole and team elevate your experience far and above what a typical dive operation provides. They have fun with the diving, they are amazingly helpful with divers of all experience levels and they are experts in dive operations… which translates to a laser focus on safety and professionalism.
It is always a pleasure to dive with them when I am in town.
Let’s go diving!!!

Love this boat! I am new to the sport of diving so a friendly face on a dive boat makes a world of difference to my experience. Every dive I have done with them they have gone above and beyond. I always joke I need a sherpa for my dive gear. Well they have them! No really they have full gear valet! (How to make a princess fall in love)
The dives guides have always been experienced dive masters willing to go the extra mile. And for those times when things do not go well, like rough sea’s and a bit of sea sickness they are right there with a can of ginger-​ale in a second. (sorry about the boat).
From night dives to Lazy Sundays they have engineered their own unique and branded culture and are more than happy to have customers add to it, in fact I made them some cupcakes for their awesomeness and called them Sl8R cakes! Love the people of Kayalami and the fun, cool culture they have created!

There’s really nothing more that I can add that hasn’t already been said. Capt Sl8r and his amazing crew truly care about your diving experience.
My advice?
1. Follow him on Facebook for amazing deals & rewards.
2. Book every Lazy Sunday that you can.
3. Kick back and relax until you hear those magical words «Dive! Dive! Dive!».

This is a first class dive operation in Jupiter Florida. Captain Slater is not only an exceptional Dive Boat Captain, but personable too. He was cracking jokes the while time over the PA.
I came with a large group for the 4^th of July weekend. So, we had the boat full to capacity with divers. This is the best way to judge a dive operation. For our group drift/​wreck dive we all geared up, they cranked some lively music, and checked we were all ready to enter the water at once. Without a hiccup, all 20 of us got in. Although I was separated from the group, Captain Slater was right there to pick me up, following my lift bag. On a busy boat traffic weekend, this was priceless.
After the dives they BBQ’d on the boat for us. What a great way to end the day!
Lastly, they hauled my doubles on and off of the boat right to my car. Never have I had this level of service with a dive operation. They actually care about providing good service, what a refreshing change from being a number on the manifest. Bravo!
I guarantee I will be back with some additional divers.
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Just wanted to update my review. I’ve gone on numerous trips with Capt. SL8R Charters since the first review. I’ve also gone on a few tirps with other operators up and down the east coast of Florida and the keys. Most dive ops will get you to the reef and back safely, so I wanted to point out a couple of things that I like about Capt. SL8R charters.
1. Valet tanks/​gear to the boat/​from the boat. You don’t have to carry your gear, and you don’t have to pay extra for this service.
2. Fun atmosphere. While safety is the top priority, so is having fun. Fun comes in the form of joking/​laughing/​dancing crew members, and all kind of music (Depending on which day you go out).
3. A personal experience. I believe the crew goes out of there way to know what your personal likes/​dislikes, how you like to dive, and what kind of interaction (on the boat and under water) that you prefer.
4. The boat — It’s clean. Its wide (nice on rougher days). There are rails to hold on to everywhere (go on a boat that doesn’t have as many things to hold onto on a rough day and you will definitely notice). The overall layout is good, with holders for spears, spear guns, camera buckets, mask buckets, coolers, etc. On other boats, my speargun gets tossed under a bench, where it bounces and slides around, on SL8Rs boat, it’s strapped in a holder.
5. Coupons/​Special offers. If you follow SL8R on facebook, he often offers discounted dives and promotional offers. This makes diving a lot more affordable.
6. If you call SL8R with questions, you may not get an answer right away, but if you leave a mesasge, you will get a return call every time. You will also get a call regardless to confirm your reservation the evening before.

I’ve been diving Palm Beach and Jupiter since getting certified in 1992. I have been on many boats, some that have long gone the way of the dodo. I first experienced Capt SL8R when he captained Blue Tang. The experience was one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever been on.
My first introduction to Capt SL8R was three years ago when my wife and son wanted to get certified for diving and he was their instructor. I tagged along with them and he also did my NITROX certification at the same time. The water conditions were horrible for the open water dives. There was an upwelling and the water at depth was in the 60’s. My son encountered a reverse block at 70 feet and having only been on the two sallow dives was in big trouble. Capt SL8R stayed with him while I took my wife to the surface. After a long time, they surfaced safely and they were able to clear the issue after a long time and I am grateful that Capt SL8R kept his head and everything was fine. After the bad experience, y wife and son were too apprehensive to do another dive that day. What does Capt SL8R do? He drives with us to Key Largo the following weekend so they can finish their Certifications later in a completely different environment that led to a love of diving for them!!!
Capt SL8R brings fun to the whole dive boat experience, not just the in the water portion. The trip out is fun. The atmosphere is great and and the tunes are rockin’. Now that he has the Big Red Boat Kyalami, the experience has been amazing. The boat handles the seas well, looks great and is always clean. After every dive the crew serves up snacks and the ride home is a party! The Lazy Sunday is a party in its own right with dives and a lunch cruise up the Intracoastal.
Ive been on the boat enough to know all the crew by name, Captain Cole is just awesome! Maggie and Connie are great crew. Always personable and always there to help. The dive masters are great guides and every trip I have been on is a perfect drop on the reef which is critical with drift dives.
I simply will not dive with anyone else in Jupiter or Palm Beach. Why would I? Capt SL8R has earned my loyalty through Actions and Amazing customer service. If you have the opportunity to dive Jupiter, give them a serious consideration as your charter.

I love diving on this boat. I am a dive junkie. These people are amazing, the deck hands, the dive masters, the captain. This boat rocks! The drops are dead on target, no swimming to the location. They thrive on safety. They have snacks, drinks and fun conversation on the surface intervals, and amazing reefs waiting below. Check them out… You will not be disappointed.

I’m am so very lucky to have found Capt Sl8r Charters, its been by far the best dive experience of my life. Having spent time in South Africa and Costa Rica I can honestly say that Capt Sl8r Charters has set the bar, I love them.
I would say that professionalism, enthusiasm, experience and the adventurous spirit onboard their dive boat Kyalami is second to none and to top it off, we had FUN … the most fun I’ve ever had diving, great team!
I highly recommend.