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.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical shape due to multiple dives and water activity
Wildlife
History
The Gulf of Mexico has been a vital fishing and oil extraction area, with platforms repurposed as artificial reefs within the last two decades.
Conservation
The tour promotes reef-safe practices, ensuring minimal impact on the delicate marine ecosystems while encouraging responsible diving.
Texas Caribbean Charters, LLC
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.
Texas Caribbean Charters, LLC is a professional dive charter operator based in Freeport, Illinois. The company organizes liveaboard-style and multi-day diving trips to the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and Stetson Bank in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Trips feature encounters with manta rays, turtles, sharks, and abundant reef life around coral reefs and offshore oil platforms.
Trip lengths range from two-day weekend trips to three- and four-day adventures; itineraries include day dives and dedicated night dives, and some schedules focus on coral spawning events such as Madracis and other gamete releases during full-moon cycles. Each itinerary lists the number of dives and specific highlights: the Coral Spawn Experience includes 16 dives over four days with four night dives; the Stetson Coral Spawn Adventure centers on night spawning dives at Stetson Bank during a three-day schedule; the Three Day Extended Flower Garden Tour and the Weekend Flower Garden Tour offer multiple dives at Flower Garden Banks, oil platforms, manta cleaning stations, and turtle habitats.
Texas Caribbean Charters, LLC operates from Freeport, Illinois, providing surface support and logistics for these offshore excursions. The operator promotes safe, guided diving with experienced crews familiar with Gulf of Mexico dive sites. Booking follows published schedules and seasonal calendars, and divers should consult the operator's itinerary announcements for exact dates and availability.
Departure
Freeport, Illinois
Local boarding and logistics point
Trip Lengths
2–4 days
Weekend to four-day itineraries
Max Dives
16 dives
Coral Spawn Experience includes 16 dives
Primary Sites
Flower Garden & Stetson
Sanctuary reefs and oil platforms
Check schedules and availability from Freeport, Illinois to secure space for seasonal spawning windows, manta encounters, and night dives.
Prepare for night dives
Ensure your gear includes a good flashlight and extra batteries for a safe and enjoyable night dive.
Check your gear
Make sure your wetsuit, mask, and fins fit properly before the trip to avoid discomfort.
Book in advance
High demand during peak season means spots fill quickly—reserve early.
Stay hydrated
Bring plenty of water to stay refreshed between dives.
Dive Mask and Snorkel
Clear vision underwater is crucial for safety and enjoyment.
Regulator and Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
Standard diving gear needed for oxygen supply and buoyancy.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm in Gulf waters, which are pleasantly warm year-round.
Underwater Camera
Capture the vibrant marine life and scenery underwater.