moderate
3 days
Participants should be in good physical shape due to multiple dives and water activity
Join Texas Caribbean Charters, LLC in Freeport for a three-day dive that reveals manta rays, oil platforms, and vibrant marine life—an adventure for underwater explorers of all levels.
Ages 10+ • 3 days • 11 Dives
Embark on an unforgettable three-day diving adventure in the stunning waters off Freeport! Experience the thrill of diving with manta rays, explore impressive oil platforms, and enjoy enchanting night dives with turtles. Each dive offers unique underwater wonders, making this trip a must for any diving enthusiast.
3 days
We depart Freeport in the evening and motor out to the West Bank where you'll wake up at 7AM and dive at 8AM (and again at 11AM). The West Bank is famous for sighting manta rays, so don't forget to LOOK UP while you're on your dive as divers sometimes miss seeing mantas passing above them!
After lunch you'll dive on an oil platform. Be prepared to be impressed. Divers often go on this dive with modest expectations, but the deep-water oil platforms change a lot of minds! And many divers tell us the rig dive is the best we offer!
Next you'll spend the evening at the East Bank where you'll make one more dive before dark and a night dive. The East Bank usually has turtles that hang out with divers and aren't shy about getting their photo taken.
Tuesday, wake up at the East Bank for two more dives along the drop off with the sun rising to light up the reef. We'll depart at lunch to reposition to Stetson Bank, another of our highest ranked dive locations. There you'll do two more dives, including the famous Stetson Night Dive! Divers debate whether the Stetson Night Dive or the oil platform dive is the best!
Wednesday, we have two more dives at Stetson Bank and then, sadly, we must return to port, arriving around 5-6PM.
Sunday: Joining the boat, boarding, and departure
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Ensure your gear includes a good flashlight and extra batteries for a safe and enjoyable night dive.
Make sure your wetsuit, mask, and fins fit properly before the trip to avoid discomfort.
High demand during peak season means spots fill quickly—reserve early.
Bring plenty of water to stay refreshed between dives.
The Gulf of Mexico has been a vital fishing and oil extraction area, with platforms repurposed as artificial reefs within the last two decades.
The tour promotes reef-safe practices, ensuring minimal impact on the delicate marine ecosystems while encouraging responsible diving.
Clear vision underwater is crucial for safety and enjoyment.
Standard diving gear needed for oxygen supply and buoyancy.
Keeps you warm in Gulf waters, which are pleasantly warm year-round.
Capture the vibrant marine life and scenery underwater.