General Information for Boat Trip

One and Two Day Scuba Program

Where: The boat is the dive boat Cee Ray.  Take any Freeway that brings you to the 710 Freeway South.  Take the 710 S towards Port of Long Beach/Queen Mary/Terminal Island.  Take the Pico Ave exit towards Piers C D E.  Bear right off the Freeway onto Pico Avenue.  The Address is 555 Pico Avenue, Long Beach.  It is located just past the first lighted intersection in the same parking area as Queen’s Warf Restaurant.  We will arrive and meet you at the top of the boat ramp at 6:00 am for one day boat trip.

We will arrive and meet you at the top of the boat ramp at 7:00p.m the night before for the two day boat trip.  There will be no food preparation until the next morning for the two day trip.  Please eat dinner before arriving at the boat.  Please to not go down to the boat until the Dive Staff arrives. 

Bring in your Dry Gear:  As space is always a premium on a boat, be sure to pack as light as possible.  Never bring hard suitcases onto the boat.  The boat provides blankets and pillows, but no sheet for your bunk.  Feel free to bring your own sleeping bag if you wish.  The temperatures can drop, so bring warm clothing and a couple of towels.  Small personal stereos or your favorite video are also okay.  Everything else is included on the boat.   Food and beverages are included in ample quantities, although if you are a water drinker, I suggest you bring your own bottled water.   If you fish, bring your own rod and tackle.  

Bring in your Wet Gear: You will need a full wet suit. If you do not have one, you may rent one from Ocean Gear. Their one piece suits are 7 mm thick. Any gear you rent from Ocean Gear, will be brought to the boat for you and they will get your height, weight, etc as needed. If you do not own boots and gloves, you will need to purchase these and in the winter a hood is strongly advised. You may bring any gear necessary for collecting game during season. Other recommended equipment includes lights, compass, and camera. Ocean Gear has a very inexpensive camera that is tested to 100 ft. All divers should bring their log books, dive tables, and a Ziploc water-tight bag to keep them dry on the deck.  Certified divers must have their Certification Cards. 

Please contact the shop well in advance for ordering rental gear and equipment. Let them know your shoe size and they can bring your boots and gloves to the boat for you to purchase. 

Additionally: It is customary to tip your boat crew for their service.  This does not go to our staff, but to the crew who made our trip safe and enjoyable.  $30 from each diver is a fair tip for a 2-day trip.  All trip locations are subject to weather and safe diving conditions.  Due to long crossing times (1-2 hours), it is recommended that all divers bring suitable seasickness medication in the event of a rough crossing:  Bonine and Dramamine work well; Homeopathic remedies include ginger tea and gum. Please remember that all boat fees are non-refundable (except in event of trip cancellation).  If you are unable to attend for any reason, any fees paid will be forfeited. 

You will be supplied a STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING, which is necessary to be completed and returned prior to the dive day or before boarding the boat.  Without it, you will not be able to attend the trip and your money cannot be refunded.  

Return:  Once the boat is clear of all our equipment and belongings we will have a short “post-trip” meeting.  All divers should be free to leave about 6:00 p.m. on our return date.  As the boat is privately chartered, return times are approximate   While clearing the boat does not take long, all divers are expected to help in clearing the boat and returning all dive gear. 

Phone: (714) 375-0595 or info@scubastuff.com

Ocean Gear
7522 Slater Ave, Suite #107
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Remember to copy me on your request to them, so I know you're joining us and can prepare enough materials for everyone on board: jhansler@oxfordco.com

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