Horizon Charters
The Horizon is the best liveaboard for the area of the Southern Channel Islands. It frequents San Clemente, Catalina and Santa Barbara islands, Cortez Bank, Tanner Bank, and occasionally visits Isla San Martin and the San Benitos islands off Baja. The boat is clean and well-maintained. The two captains are excellent, and the crew is experienced, friendly and helpful. There is a serious emphasis on safety, including a required briefing prior to departing the dock. Nitrox is available from a membrane system. The cabins are comfortable, as are the bunks, and all have full linen service. The food is pretty good and plentiful.
The only negative is that recently it has prioritized Guadalupe shark cage diving, and fewer trips are available to the Channel Islands each year. But if you get on a trip, the diving is consistently amazing. Highly recommended!
