Horizon Charters Dive & Eco Adventures

I recently returned from a trip to Guadalupe Island with
on Horizon Charters and recommend this experience to everyone! The Horizon crew was extremely knowledgeable, went above and beyond at every turn ensuring we had a safe, and most importantly, FUN trip. Warning: the food was also amazing so pack those stretchy pants used post Thanksgiving dinner :) you’ll thank me. Everything from the moment we stepped on board to the moment we departed far exceeded expectations. Thank you to Spencer and his amazing crew for the trip of a lifetime. I will definitely be back!

After time to take in all from my trip to Guadalupe Island, I can only give nothing but the best recommendation for the crew of the horizon and
. The crew was not only absolutely professional but fun and down to earth. The crew is more than happy to welcome you aboard and make you as at home as possible. If anybody is looking for a charter boat or do any of the dives that horizon offers I would tell you nothing more than book now and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to the crew of the horizon and
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Captain Spenser took amazing care of us on our great white charter to Guadalupe Island. He was a very pleasant captain, as well as the crew. This operation is a well oiled machine, and I recommend this charter organization to any diver who should lime a live aboard experience
The crew were never too busy to answer questions, or help out when needed. I had an amazing experience, and will be back for future trips.

Took 13 high school boys on a five night dive trip. It could have been awful. It was a delight, largely because of the expertise and the consideration of the crew. They picked the most beautiful dive sites and were willing to help with anything we needed. The food was delicious and plentiful (even with teenage eating machines) and there were always snacks to keep blood sugar high after dives. This is a first class operation.

Great dive boat with a super crew and food. To be clear this is for serious scuba divers as it is all about getting 4 – 5 solid dives a day. I. Have done 6. Bunks are adequate but after five dives I could sleep on a sack or rocks. If you want to explore the Channel Islands sign up for a multi day.

What a great trip!
We did the San Clemente Island dive trip. We left on Friday night and stayed in a cabin for the boat ride out there. Which was nice to have and a great option for the trip. When you wake up a great breakfast waiting for you and you are on the first dive location. I can not fully express how easy the crew made our dive trip. There was always a member of the crew willing to help us with gear, get on/​off the boat, and just generally around for questions. I also want to call special attention to how good the food is as well, Mark does an excellent job in the galley. Diving with this boat is really a great time. You get to dive some fantastic spots that are secluded and amazing.
Moral of the story: We will be chartering another trip.

The Horizon is my go-​to liveaboard boat for California diving. Best accommodations and crew in SoCal. Capts Spencer and Cary are both competent and friendly… and the entire crews goes above the call of duty to ensure everyone’s fun, enjoyment, and safety.

I just got back from diving with the great white sharks at Guadalupe Islands and had an AWESOME time.
I have been diving since 1994 and am extremely well travelled. I have been aboard many boats and have gone diving with several charter companies, and Horizon is by far the best live-​aboard EVER.
The crew are not only professional, friendly and do their jobs well, they are nice fun people and are a real pleasure to socialize with.
The sleeping compartments were spacious and comfortable; no complaints there. I have stayed on boats with beds half the size so I was really happy.
The boat was clean and they guys clean it several times a day.
The food was amazing, in fact better than what I eat at home.
They have everything on board you would forget to bring from home i.e. seasick pills, ear plugs, an extra toothbrush, you name it.
They not only like to show guests a good time, but they are educators and eco conservationists who do an amazing job enlightening guests about the animals and environment we dive in without being pushy or preachy.
This was the best dive trip I have ever taken and I plan to go again!

Just did a Thurs. night thru Sunday San Clemente Island trip. Despite a medical emergency that necessitated a temporary return to port, we had a great time and enjoyed some wonderful food and marvelous dives.
The entire crew was very friendly and helpful right from our arrival at the dock, loading all our gear for us and getting us settled. Bunks are furnished with linens and blankets; showers provide shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The boat traveled most of the night to San Clemente Island so we could start diving early Friday.
Friday morning, we’d made one dive. We were about 10 minutes into our second dive when we heard the boat’s recall siren. We surfaced, rejoined the boat and discovered that a lady who’d stayed below all morning (not diving) was now up on the deck, on a backboard and on oxygen. Her husband had found her passed out below. (Once the crew were sure she was stable, she was moved inside to the floor of the galley, where there was a little more space.)
The Horizon crew was very professional and skilled in handling this emergency. They were in continual communication with the Coast Guard. They did an excellent and tactful job of crowd control, and were kind and attentive to the patient. Since her condition was improving and not life-​threatening, the CG’s advice was for the Horizon to take her back to Point Loma. We spent the 6 hours’ return to port chillin’ on the sundeck, eating lunch and snacks, reading or telling dive stories, and watching the occasional pod of dolphins. The crew offloaded the patient (who was sitting up by then) and her husband, made sure they were OK to head off for the ER or Urgent Care, the captain did some paperwork with the CG and we headed right back out for the island, again traveling overnight to get there.
The rest of the trip was simply wonderful. Horizon’s food is terrific; lots of fresh fruits and veggies, they always had a selection for non-​red-​meat eaters (including some fresh-​caught yellowtail), and plenty of choices for breakfast. We received excellent dive briefings and the DMs were attentive. The crew took excellent care of my (non-​diver) husband; he snorkeled and kayaked while we dove, spotting tope sharks, bat rays and even a bald eagle.
At trip’s end, not only was the fuel surcharge not very high (and my gosh, they’d made TWO round trips to San Clemente), they gave us a hefty reduction on our weekend’s nitrox fee (way more than was called for by the few dives we missed)
We were very impressed — with the food, the diving and kayaking, and most of all with the crew’s emergency-​management skills and their concern for the safety, enjoyment and well-​being of the divers. I certainly plan to dive with Horizon again!

It has been a few years, but I used to dive the boat 3 or 4 times a year. The latest group was the absolute worst ever. Other than the cook (Mark), the crew was unprofessinal to say the least, arrogant, rude, and basically acted like a frat boy boat. They called us names, smoked right in our faces, chased skirts right in front of us, insulted people while they ate, and the list goes on and on.
They used to have professional captains as well, but their new guy plays frat games with the arrogant crew and basically if they like you, it’s ok, but if they don’t like you, they’ll harass you.
Not worth the time or effort to go back on this boat, and that’s a shame, because Mark’s the absolute best, and their Captains used to be good.

Great boat, captain & crew for dive charters. I would say the best run boat I have been on.
Go to San Clemente Island with them WOW!
Martin is a great DiveMaster