The H2O Below
The H2O Below is a 36′ Newton custom dive boat, and is certified to carry 24 divers. For everyone’s comfort, trips are limited to 16 recreational divers or 10 tech divers. Our spacious deck, large swim platform and sturdy ladder provide a safe staging area for both recreational and technical divers. A travel line is deployed to make your descent and ascent safer and more enjoyable.
The H2O Below is also a PADI affiliated Charter Boat. We have our own PADI Instructors on staff, and are happy to incorporate any course you are looking to take with your next charter.
- Only dive charter boat in the local area that is inspected by the US Coast Guard annually
- Runs an average of 20 knots (60 – 90 minutes to the Mighty O)
- New “Tier 2” engine (NO DIESEL FUMES!)
- Dry storage
- Freshwater showers
- Fully enclosed head
- Large camera/equipment table
- Large coolers for food and drinks
- Fresh fruit, lunch or snacks provided during charters
- Functional marine head (toilet) accessible at all times
- Custom tank racks for cylinders, doubles and rebreathers
- Enclosed area for private changing
- Supplies Surface Marker Buoys
- Captain always on the boat
- Full safety equipment including emergency Oxygen and certified crew
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Meet Our Team
Alex
Alex is the newest edition to the H2O team. She has worked on dive boats all around the world and will chat your ear off about sea slugs at any...
Capt. Doug
Captain Douglas is the owner and fearless leader of the H2O Below team.
Nine
Nine joined the H2O team in 2017. You can find her with a bag of popcorn in hand.
What Should I Bring?
We strive to make every trip an unforgettable experience. Please let us know of any special considerations to make your trip safer and more enjoyable!
What should you bring?
- CERTIFICATION CARD for the type of dive planned!
- Sunglasses, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Towel
- Full SCUBA system (Regulator, BC, octopus/alternate, gauges)
- Personal Dive Gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights/belt)
- Dive computers are highly recommended
- Gloves (recommended, not required)
- Tanks NITROX or AIR are your responsibility. We can rent them to you with advanced notice. These can be added to your reservation online of by email
- Special food items. We usually supply lunch for offshore and Oriskany charters
- Extra food or drinks (we supply ice, water, snacks)
- We supply each diver with a surface marker buoy for added safety but always suggest you bring your own as well
- Motion-sickness medication (works best if taken the day before and day of trip)
Rental equipment can be arranged with reservation or by visiting local dive centers.