Charter Schedule
ED STETSON DIVE CHARTER SCHEDULE
Stetson Diving and Charters, LLC
2026-2027
(805) 403-1439 cell | Ed@StetsonDiving.com | NAUI #7157
Dive Charters Since 1980
Find an updated schedule for 2026-2027 below. For more information about specific trips, please visit the "Trips" section on the navigation bar above.
FIJI - VOLIVOLI BEACH RESORT: TBA (2028) — Non-Divers Welcome
Video by Monte Rook
We’ll fly direct to Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu, then travel about 2 hours by bus to the more remote north end of the island. A beautiful, small, family owned all-inclusive resort with spectacular diving. We’ll take day boats and dive the warm and calm Bligh Waters.
SAN IGNACIO LAGOON, MEXICO - GREY WHALES:
February 24-27, 2026
February 26-March 1, 2027
4 Days / 3 Nights in the Camp / Up to 3 Whale Watches Daily.
We meet in Cabo San Lucas, then fly to the lagoon on two 13 passenger charter planes. A non-diving trip to the mating / birthing area of the California Grey Whales. An absolutely incredible trip where the mother whales bring their calves to the skiffs to be petted. The area is very remote.
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Proceeds will benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
BIMINI, BAHAMA ISLANDS: January 18-23, 2027 - Great Hammerhead Shark Expedition
5 Nights Hotel / 4 Days Boat Diving 3 days will be dedicated to diving with great hammerheads and tiger sharks.
CATALINA ISLAND DIVE TRIP: May 1-3, 2026 47th Annual
D3 Days / 2 Nights hotel in Avalon, round trip ferry transportation, gear transportation & storage on the island. Night, wreck and deeper diving in the Marine Park at Casino Point. Air compressor on site. A family oriented trip for divers and non-divers. Over 2,800 divers have attended. We will be staying at two different hotels to give people options on where they’d like to stay. The average attendance is between 90-120 people each year. Kylie Van De Wyngaerde (Kylierae.vdw@gmail.com) will be coordinating the 2026 trip
SEA OF CORTEZ, Mexico: August 23-30, 2026 (147’ Nautilus Belle Amie)
We’ll fly into Cabo, then transfer to the boat in La Paz. We’ll head south to Island Ceralvo & La Reina Seamount, then northward to Isla Las Animas and possibly even further north. Hammerheads, whalesharks, mantas, dolphins, wrecks
MAGDALENA BAY - SARDINE RUN / Dorado & Marlin
October 16-22, 2026 (147’ Nautilus Belle Amie)
October 16-22, 2027 (116’ Nautilus Gallant Lady)
Limited Load Charters: Gallant Lady 12 divers; Undersea Hunter 18 divers. A Freediving Charter to dive with the pelagics that feed on the bait balls of sardines. Striped marlin, dorado, sea lions and whales.
Video by Monte Rook: https://youtu.be/NR2z7KJrglo
SOCORRO ISLAND, Mexico:
January 22-30, 2026 (Nautilus Explorer)
March 19-27, 2026 (Nautilus Explorer)
February 11-19, 2028 (Nautilus Explorer)
The Revillagigedos Islands (Socorro, San Benedicto & Roca Partida) are located approximately 250 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The goal is to dive with the big pelagics: giant manta rays, humpback whales, a variety of sharks and whatever else is in the area. This will be our 14th charter to Socorro and we’ve had very good diving every trip. www.NautilusLiveaboards.com
GUADALUPE ISLAND, MEXICO: GREAT WHITE SHARKS (147’ Nautilus Belle Amie)
THE GUADALUPE CHARTERS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
If the Island Should Reopen, I am guaranteed a full charter in fall aboard the 147’ Nautilus Belle Amie
Proceeds Will Benefit the Historical Diving Society. www.NautilusLiveaboards.com
Dates to Be Announced:
Coming soon.
If You Are Interested in Any of these Charters, Contact Ed Stetson Well in Advance
Reservations are Limited and Some Trips Fill Quickly. A Deposit is Required to Confirm a Reservation.