Humboldt
The Humboldt is a scuba diver’s dream dayboat. We dare to say the most popular San Diego dive boat.
Co-designed by one of Waterhorse Charters’ founding fathers, our largest vessel is a prime example of Newton’s acclaimed dive special model.
They are recognizably so safe that San Carlos’ Coast Guard only approved of a Newton 46’ to sail through hurricanes.
Not to say, Newtons are the main dive boat featured on the popular Art To Media Dive Maps.
AMENITIES
- Extra-large back deck
- Hardtop second deck
- Enclosed cabin and galley
- Double soup heaters
- Metal benches and tables
- Low-hanging double ladders
- Bathroom with marine toilet
- Outside hot-water shower
- Bluetooth speakers
- Onboard air compressor
TECHNICAL SPECS
| Specs | Humboldt |
|---|---|
| Brand/Model | 2007 Newton 46' Dive Special |
| Lenght | 50 ft Overall |
| Official capacity | 30 Passengers |
| Our capacity | 24 guests / 18 divers |
| Engines | 2 Inboard John Deere 6081s |
| Horsepower | 2 x 375 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel |
“The best day boat I’ve ever been on. Plenty of room to sit, eat, move around, store my camera and gear, full bathroom, and even little tables to eat or nap after the fun.”
- Michelle Manson
(Facebook Review)
Camarão (6-pack)
The Camarão, or ‘shrimp’ in Portuguese, is our versatile pilothouse.
Transplanted from North Carolina, where she started her life as a commercial fishing boat, Camarão was hauled on a trailer to the West Coast in exactly two and a half days.
After months of touchups, she became a mini-version of the Humboldt and a well-equipped craft for all the watersports we offer.
Perfect for smaller groups, she makes light-load trips possible even when there aren’t enough people to run our bigger boat.
AMENITIES
- Large back deck
- Pilothouse windshield
- Small outside galley
- Soup heater
- Metal benches
- Large swim platform
- Low-hanging ladder
- Small dry cabin
- Marine port-a-potty
- Bluetooth speakers
TECHNICAL SPECS
Camarão's Maintenance Record under development
| Specs | CAMARÃO |
|---|---|
| Brand/Model | 1990 C-Hawk 29' Sport Cabin |
| Lenght | 32 ft Overall |
| Capacity | 6 Passengers/Divers |
| Engines | Single Inboard Cummins 6BTA |
| Horsepower | 315 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel |
“The additional small boat they purchased was a great idea. With a boat that only requires 3 or 4 divers minimum, there are fewer cancellations.”
- John Jones
(TripAdvisor Review)
How do they compare?
| Info | HUMBOLDT | CAMARÃO |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 18 divers / 24 guests | 6 divers/guests |
| Air compressor | ✓ | |
| Hot shower | ✓ | |
| Hot food/bev | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tanks | Steel 85s | AL 80s |
| Weights | Hard Lead | Hard & Soft Lead |
| Dive site privacy | ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
Which boat am I going on?
SCUBA DIVING
On our schedule, we mark trips planned on Camarão with an asterisk (*). 95% of the time we stick to the plan, but sometimes we switch boats around to accommodate more (or less) divers.
PRIVATE CHARTERS & OTHER ACTIVITIES
While the Camarão is our go-to boat for Snorkel, Shark Diving, Freediving, and Fishing/Spearfishing private charters, on Scuba Diving Private Charters and Party Cruises, it’s totally up to you to decide which boat fits your group’s needs better.
ACCESSIBILITY
If you have physical special needs, please reach out to us and we’ll make sure to accommodate you on the right boat for you.