Captain’s Log
Dive reports, conditions, wreck hunts and stories from the water.
July 24, 2026
Buttholes are Important
Your fingers used to be a fish butthole. The End. ;)
August 5, 2025
Your First Dive Charter Experience
Prepare for your first dive charter experience. Learn what to expect and get the most out of your dive charter experience.
June 9, 2025
Find the Perfect Dive Boat for You
Choose the best dive boat for your next adventure. Learn how to select a dive boat that matches your needs and preferences.
May 18, 2025
Discover San Diego's Underwater Wonders
Explore the underwater wonders of San Diego. Dive into the beauty of underwater wonders and experience unforgettable adventures.
October 25, 2024
Small Business Spotlight Presents: Coming Home to the Ocean: The Story Behind Ramble Design
Each day on the boat, I have the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life. Many of my divers are Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. I know how hard it is to start and maintain a small business and I decided I would shine a spotlight on Small Businesses owned by my divers. I love suppo
August 21, 2024
Fellow Diver - Small Business Spotlight
Each day on the boat, I have the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life. Many of my divers are Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. I *know* how hard it is to start and maintain a small business and I decided I would shine a spotlight on Small Businesses owned by my divers. I love sup
July 30, 2024
Unseen Ocean Heroes: The Importance of Salps and Our Incredible Dive Experience
I bet you have hardly heard of salps until now, and if you have, maybe you did not realize their vast importance in the ocean and the world! Keep reading to find out how awesome Salps are and how lucky we were to experience such an amazing event! Follow us for more updates and photos @MarissaCharter
July 9, 2024
A Splashing 4th of July Week!
Our 4th of July week started on July 3rd with a super light dive trip and ended with a bang on July 7th with an entire boat of Custo-friends—customers who have been returning again and again for the last 15 years we can only call them our friends! We started on the wrecks with an entirely random boa
July 1, 2024
Lighting up the HMCS Yukon
An underwater look at the HMCS Yukon — San Diego's most iconic wreck dive. The 366-ft Canadian destroyer at 65–105 ft, lit up and alive with marine life.
November 15, 2023
Finally Scuba Diving Weather, San Diego!
Captains log, Marissa Charters, Scuba dive conditions, scuba dive report
August 29, 2023
An Abalone of a Day
Captain's Log - Dive Boat "Marissa"Date: August 15, 2023Crew: Captain/DM Lora, Captain/DM Chris, Captain (the original) & Scout (first mate)Group: NOAA Abalone Researchers Weather Conditions: Sunny!! Calm seas, 5-12 knots windLocation: Point LomaSurface Current: MildUnderwater Visibili