Fabulous trips to the Channel Islands. Great crew, the hot tub is an added value! The captain takes us to the best locations! read more

Peace Dive - SBI - Boating Near Me - Ventura, California

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Couldn't recommend the Peace Dive Charter more. A super chill and friendly crew who are quick to help with any questions you have. They know all the best dive spots. read more

Peace Dive - Boating Near Me - Ventura, California

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I just got back from a 2 day Halibut Hunt on my favorite scuba dive boat "The Peace" in Ventura. We dove at Santa Cruz Island and did very well. Most on the boat went home with multiple Halibut. With a super limited load, the Halibut count for our 2 days was a very respectable 28 Halibut and other assorted fish and scallops. A big shout out to the new Captain PJ, who put us on the right spots. Looking forward to more diving on the Peace. Chris C. read more

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Friendly and super fun staff. Recommended for chartering Dive trips. The boat has 2 bathrooms and a bunch of bunks, fresh water shower, and jacuzzi! Very comfortable ride and cozy space. read more

Peace Dive - Returning to port. - Boating Near Me - Ventura, California

We had a great time and the boat got many bugs. The crew was good and helpful. The boat needs some major renovations as the bunk area leaked. Also.......The one cook in the galley preparing the breakfast and snacks needs to keep his shirt on. We don't need to see his chest hairs falling into the food. The galley would never pass a health code inspection under this situation. read more

Went on the Peace dive boat yesterday. It was great from beginning to end. The crew was very friendly and professional. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely be going back out on The Peace read more

We had a group of 17 divers that reserved the boat for a 3 day charter. The day of the charter, they cancelled on us! Our group drove 6+ hours to Ventura, one flew in from NYC. They claimed they didn't have crew or supplies for the trip, then tried to blame the swell, then said the manager quit. Everyone was stuck at the dock with all our gear saying WTF? Our entire group has been chartering this boat for over a decade under the previous ownership, Now under new ownership they dropped the ball in the worst way. Will NEVER charter this boat again. The positive reviews you see here are from previous ownership, not current. Since posting this review I've heard other charter horror stories. Really bums me out, this use to be the best dive charter boat on the West Coast. Sad! read more

Having PJ as Captian is like having family in the wheelhouse. The boat could use a little love and money invested by the owners. Years of deferred maintenance make those little things get annoying. But the crew always does the best and makes the trip worthwhile!! read more

Another Great Dive Adventure with the Peace Dive Boat. As an owner of a local Dive shop in Pismo Beach, I highly reccomend this boat and their great service. Pismo Beach Dive Shop has been using the Peace Dive Boat for many years now! One Awesome Adventure after another! read more

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I went on a mid-week Peace Dive Boat trip to Anancapa and was thrilled with the experience. The crew is super friendly and very helpful. They make sure that each dive site has the best conditions for thier Anacapa dives and they take extra time to make sure they don't drop you in current-filled waters. The food was plentiful and there was lots of room to move around. The bunks were spacious and clean and the diving was enjoyable with the deepest dives being 25-60 ft. The only complaints I have are that the boat is very slow so I got a little motion sick on the long ride home and the bathrooms are right next to the kitchen so that can seem a little unsanitary. Great crew and will definitely be back! read more

By far the best California Liveabord! We went on the peace on 2/20/2016 for 2 days and it was awesome! My fiancé proposed to me underwater in Sand Stone Point Aka city of sea urchins so this trip was unforgettable! This boat has amazing on demand crewmen who are super helpful! The boat is well kept, clean and has spacious bunks! The food tasty! The dive spots are breathtaking and surreal! This boat got serious dive game because there 7 different dive spots the first day and 5 dive spot the next! Not to mention the captain, Eric very friendly!! Definitely going back!!! read more

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I was on a 3-day freediving trip out to Cortes Bank. It was my first multi day boat trip and my first shot at hunting pelagic fish. I really didn't know what to expect but I really wanted to take that next step at spearfishing. This crew was awesome! I felt safe and taken care of the entire time. They take the whole process very seriously yet they were always friendly and relaxed. All the meals were included, I was expecting to be fed but I was not expecting to be served. Morning snack, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner. I could not criticize if I tried. Thanks guys for the awesome experience. I will be back. Steven Ps- I got a bluefin as my first pelagic fish yah read more

Can't say enough about this boat and her crew... for almost 20 years now nothing compares to the competence, skill, style and sheer kindness they share. If you hunt, take photos, or just practice new dive skills you will be taken care of. My first overnight trip in many many years and still feels like home. They go all out every time! Love this boat! read more

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I began diving on the Peace in 1993 on opening day of Lobster season. I continued when Eric took over the boat a few years after. I've done a couple of one day trips and a total of 23 multi day trips. Everything we ever asked for was accommodated: scallops, SURE, Spear fishing, SURE, night dives, pole fishing during surface time, creative food orders, fixing gear, help up the swim ladders, you name it. I've also done two Lobster openers on the Vision and had good experiences. The Peace, however, has something about it. It's personal, friendly, expert, attentive and open to input. Then there's the hot tub early in the morning..... So, I plan to go again this year and will go as long as my body holds up. Highly recommended. read more

This is a tough review to write. It's clear from the previous reviews that a lot of people love this boat and the crew. I have to say that In general, I agree with these reviewers. However, they have a couple of practices on their boats, specifically their non-charter free-dive trips for spearfishing, that are questionable. I recently participated in one of their free-dive trips to Santa Barbara Island, a three night trip that included a ton of amazing dives, and a lot of beautiful fish caught by nearly every participant. Honestly, if it was not for the success of the ensuing trip, I probably would have asked for a refund of my fee based on what happened the first night of the trip. I'll detail what happened. On the night that I boarded, I arrived at around 7:30 PM, since the Peace Boat website stated that the boat would begin boarding at 8:00 PM. When I got to the boat, it was about 7:55 PM, and there were perhaps 4 people milling around the back deck, which was piled high with gear, clearly dropped off earlier by other passengers. The doors to the galley were closed, and a note was taped on the door stating "Doors Open at 8:00." I returned to my car to grab a bag, and then walked down to the boat again. When I got to the back deck, the doors were open. I went inside and found the sign-in sheet, where people mark down their name and the bunk that they want to claim for the trip. To my surprise, I found that there were already 15 or so names on the list, and that every bunk other than the smallest ones were claimed. I found this odd, since the website clearly stated that boarding started at 8:00, which I assumed meant that claiming of bunks also started at 8:00. The fact that there was no gear on any of the bunks when I checked below confirmed my suspicion that the bunks had been claimed before the doors actually opened. At this point you (the reader) are probably thinking that I'm just being a pain in the butt. But the fundamental unfairness of this practice of letting passengers claim bunks before the designated boarding time, combined with the fact that I am 6 foot 4 inches tall, and simply don't fit in the smallest bunks (about 6 feet long), made me really angry. In the spirit of full disclosure, I did confront two passengers about how they were able to claim bunks before boarding time. In fact, the situation nearly precipitated a physical fight between me and two other passengers. In the end, the very nice passengers helped me to find an unclaimed bunk that was actually 7 feet long, which was perfect for me. Once settled in the bunk and trying to rest, I got to listen to another passenger have the exact same experience as me, including another verbal altercation. By this time a crew member had finally arrived, and helped smooth things over. After this problem, the trip went off without a hitch, all thanks to the careful planning of the crew and captain. In the end, I feel pretty sure that the crew and captain are aware of what happened, but I was never asked about it, and I did not have the energy to pursue it with them. After all, in retrospect it's a pretty dumb thing to get mad about. Several weeks after the trip, though, I feel compelled to write about this for a couple of reasons: 1) I don't want anyone else to have the same experience I had. This is to say, if you want to have your choice of bunk, especially if you are tall and don't want to spend three nights sleeping in the fetal position having your butt and feet bumped by other passing passengers, then show up very early. Some passengers told me that they showed up as early as the morning of the departure day (more than 12 hours before departure) to claim a bunk. Obviously, they had prior knowledge that I was not privy to. But hey, now you are privy to it as well. Good luck! 2) I don't think that the Peace Boat folks care about the unfairness of this bunk choice practice. In general, it fits with the preferential treatment that they show to passengers who have gone on a lot of their trips. I don't think that this is right. If this was a charter trip, that would be another matter. But this was a trip that was open to the general public, and the crew and captain have an obligation to ensure that everyone who signs up and pays the required fee has equal access to all of the resources on the boat. For example, the ability to take ice from the boat's supply of ice (no one told me we could do that), or the right to jump in the water and let myself drift for a half a mile, counting on the crew to come pick me up in the skiff. That was a long swim back for me. Haha. With any luck, this review will help other passengers to have a better experience by tipping them off to a couple of "secret rules" that are not stated on the company's website. Perhaps it will also inspire the Peace Boat to upgrade their website so that it clearly states that bunk choice depends on arriving very, very early. Oh, and in case you are wondering, I did leave a tip. read more

Peace Dive - Pretty big sheephead speared at Santa Barbara Island. - Boating Near Me - Ventura, California

Simply the best dive boat on the West Coast. Went on a two day trip this past weekend, and as usual, was not disappointed. The Peace always has a top notch, helpful crew, they put you on great spots, and serve outstanding food. Steve and Bree in the galley did great work. Our sit down dinner of grilled tri-tip, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, and rosemary bread was as good as you'd find in a five star restaurant, with service to match. And the diving was awesome. The dive masters AJ, Cody, and Cameron were right there if you needed help, and the captain put us on some excellent dive sites. Bat rays, sea lions, great viz... What more could you ask for? And, of course, the hot tub! No question about it, I will definitely be back! read more

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Back again to swim with the Sea Lions!! So much fun :) Getting to spend times with old friends priceless!! Getting seasick for the first time in my life not so much :(*** I was so seasick i actually got sick under water.......... I don't think the sea lions appreciated me in my state -.- read more

Just went to Santa Barbra Island on the PEACE. The crew went way over the top to make sure everyone was happy. Last minute dietary needs were no problem. The Captain put us on dive sites with amazing conditions when the rest of the world was dealing with Alge blooms read more

While this boat may not be as big and fancy as some of the Truth boats, the crew more than makes up for it with their hard work and great service. The food is always top notch and, well, you haven't lived until you've enjoyed the night sky from the hot tub after a long day of great diving. Yes, you heard right, this dive boat has a hot tub. I always wondered, however, if they were ever able to save that whale carcass.... read more

Just came home from a three day live aboard where we got 9 dives in in the vessel Peace. Very friendly crew and extremely helpful! They were ready at the swim step to remove fins and help you back on board and guide you through kelp when you surface in the middle of it (oops)! The swells were coming in from different directions and they really went out of their way to search for some good dive spots! The food was good and they feed you VERY well on the boat. The heads were clean and maintained and the bunks were cozy although slightly short in length. They provided a pillow and blanket but the boat was toasty enough that they weren't needed. They were very safety orientated and were ready to refill your tanks before you could remove the first stage! The boat is roughly 65 feet with a 22 foot beam which made the trip great. For once I didn't feed the fish. Great guys! read more

Peace Dive - Scuba from the Peace! Very worth it! - Boating Near Me - Ventura, California

Best dive boat on the west coast. Have done single day trips and multi-days and every time it has been excellence. The crew is top notch and go the extra mile to ensure your diving experience is positive. The food is always better than any boat I've been on and for those that dive HP tanks they give a full fill to 3700. If you haven't tried the Peace do yourself a favor book your next dive with them. read more

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Great dive boat for freediving. Super friendly and helpful crew and captain. I've been on a couple 1-day trips and just finished a multi-day trip. Top notch. Cannot wait to jump on it again!! The communication, accommodation, food, and overall service is second to none in the greater Santa Barbara-Ventura area! Well worth the $$ read more

I would give The Peace Crew ten stars if I could! Just enjoyed a 3 day lobster hunting trip. They picked excellent diving locations to appeal to the lobster hunters, photographers, and simple sight seers. It's not too cold and the visibility is 100ft plus! It's a different ecosystem than tropical water, but just as colorful and just as incredible. The crew was detail oriented, but relaxed. They allowed us to put our own gear together but were always there to provide assistance. They went out of their way to memorize 30 people's names within only a few hours. They are friendly, will joke, flirt, and gently tease. There was one "almost emergency" (diver was fine). I was impressed that the crew handled the situation quickly and gracefully as you would expect of any well lubricated first response team. The food was top notch! Dinner was grilled tri tip! They had no problem accommodating my celiac friend and she was never gluten poisoned. The hot tub is wonderful to relax in stargazing on a clear night. You must go dive! read more

This whole crew was great! Smiles and jokes while doing an amazing job. I felt really comfortable on board and they were great with the crummy weather we were getting handed. They tucked us off into a nice little cove so we could still get the last 2 dives in without them being crummy. They have nice, dry bunks below and there's a nice hot tub on board, too, so if you're cold when you're done you have somewhere to get toasty. Also, compliments to the chef! Great food! read more

This all happened May 13, 2017. I booked my trip through Malibu Divers. This dive was special, it was for my brothers birthday and it was his first time diving in California. I wanted to take him on an amazing dive with Sea Lions. So we booked a trip to Santa Barbara Island. The day of the trip came we got all our gear and headed out to the boat, getting there the night before, to sleep aboard as the trip to Santa Barbara Island is quite long. There were no crew to speak of to greet us. I found the boat quarters cramped like most. So nothing new, but I always avoid sleeping on the boat unless absolutely necessary. So later that night I awoke at 3:30 to notice the boat was not moving. Turns out the weather had turned and we were not going to Santa Barbara anymore. We were going to Anacapa and would not leave until the morning. No one notified us of this change and they knew the day before. So we all had a rough nights sleep for no reason other then neglect by the boat and the dive shop. Next as we are heading out we are informed that we are going to head for the Sea Lion rookery on Anacapa as the captain is fully aware everyone was on this boat to dive with Sea Lions. We are pretty excited. So the weather did not work out, but we are still going to get what we paid for, I am a happy camper. Going there the waves pick up and the boat is rocking like crazy. People are puking everywhere. Honestly some of the rougher seas I have been on. But hey the island can shelter us I think. We arrive at Anacapa and begin to pull up to Sea Lion Beach. The Captain tells us to get our gear on and starts informing us about what we can expect on the dive, blah, blah. The sea lions are barking at our boat and some even jump in the water and start to swim out to the vessel. My brother, friends and I are super excited. The captain takes all of like 3 minutes and suddenly says well, can't get the anchor right and am afraid of the current pushing us onto the rocks, we are out of here. That was far worse than just never going. Being that close and geared up to have it snatched away. But I think well maybe we will go back on our second or third dive, right. Off we go and get dropped off into some reef about 15 minutes away. We go down, and there is only 15 foot visibility. No fish, like zero reef activity. Just tons of Sea Urchins. So we swim around, do our thing and come back. I always know if one dive is bad, you still have two more that can rock. But they have a small fire on the anchor motor. So they can't get the anchor up and proceed to tell us we have to dive this sucky spot again. I think half the boat opted out. But 3 of the 4 of us went down. The conditions had changed within that hour. Visibility was up to about 30 feet. But now I could see even more clearly this was a bad reef choice. Not much to see. Once out we go over to our third and final spot. The captain picks a kelp forest for this one. It happened to be a particularly thick kelp forest too. Normally not an issue but visibility at this dive spot was down to about 10 feet. Just sucked. Demoralized we swam around. We did have a highlight by finding an amazing spider crab. After our last dive came the boat ride back. Swells as large as the boat. And when we asked the crew what the story with this was, they said they knew it would be like this. In fact all the boats did and that is why every other boat canceled their trips. The Peace was the only one that decided to venture out because they had kind of a full boat. The waves were so strong I had my head down resting in the galley and a wave hit and threw me backwards where I luckily caught myself by my fingertips on the table at a 45 degree back tilt. I would say kind of sketchy conditions. Oh yeah 10 people puked on the way back, btw. This was the worst dive trip I have ever done. The whole point of the trip to dive with Sea Lions was never achieved and seemed forgotten after the failed attempt at the start. And it was salt on the wound that I had purchased this as a birthday gift for my brother and it was his first dive experience in California waters. The only reason I can think of that they decided to still go out was that they wanted our money. The dives were horrible due to weather and poor dive location selection. The crew was helpful and nice, I will definitely give them props. The choice to go out I put completely on the boat Captain. We never should have gone. No refund of any kind was offered as well considering we did not go to the more expensive spot, Santa Barbara, we went to Anacapa, I should have received a call notifying me of some type of refund. I will NEVER go out on the Peace again. read more

The Peace is a top-shelf California Dive Boat. Just returned from a three-day spearfishing trip and couldn't be happier with the people, the service, and the food (which lived up to it's reputation). The crew are experienced and familiar with their boat, the islands, and their guests, and it shows in their selection of sites and locations. Our trip was able to get into Cortes Bank and Santa Barbara Island--locations that suited the experience and motivation of the 20 freedivers on board. I'm certain they use the same know-how when selecting sites for their scuba and specialty groups. In a few words: the crew were fun, professional, and safe, which is exactly what you want from a dive boat. The boat itself is showing its age a little, and lacks a few niceties like power inside the bunk and storage space in the galley. My only (and it's minor) gripe is that my bunk must have been 6' 0" long, which matches my height, and I felt a tiny bit cramped. Had to sleep with bent knees or find a comfortable diagonal, but these are merely tiny quibbles when compared to the many things The Peace gets right. California diving always comes with the unexpected factors of swell, wind, weather, water temperature and clarity. It's on the crew to understand the intent of their guests and make a trip happen given these variables. I couldn't give higher marks to The Peace in their execution of this crucial aspect of any dive trip, and I'm happy to recommend them to all the divers and spearfishers out there. read more

Great boat and crew. Took my 12yo son on a lobster dive. Crew was her helpful... captain kept us informed... food was great... even a hot tub on board. read more

GREAT CREW!!! They are always there to help me gear up without my ever having to ask for help. The food is great. The attitudes are great and safety is always the primary concern. I like this boat so much that I have been diving it exclusively for the past year and I try to dive every couple of weeks. I can't even count the number of dives they've saved through quick repairs, loaned equipment and a very convenient dryer. They also have a hot tub. I can't say enough good things about them! Just GO. read more

Awesome crew, it can get crowded but there's plenty of room to get by. Never two dives in the same spot, "gotta keep on moving" as the Captain states. The crew really is very helpful, the make the trip fun as well. Double and single bunks available Galley holds two large tables booth seating on one side and chairs on the other side. Two restrooms, its a slow moving boat but from Ventura your not too far from the Islands. Boat does well I high seas btw lol. My only complaint is my bunk had very rough smell to it. Take a small pop up or something to sick inside your bunk. read more

Finished up our open water PADI cert on the PEACE and it was a great experience. Great crew, great food, fun times!

My husband and I had a great Sunday dive session on the Peace to Anacapa Island. It was a chartered trip with Eco Dive Center (Also awesome). Crew was great, everyone is just happy and friendly, and all have a good time while still being safe. Chef Steve, you are the best. He will accommodate any dietary restriction. I was worried and emailed the Peace, and they got back super quick, that it wouldn't be a problem to make vegan/vegetarian food. All the food was so delicious, I barely got to break into my reserve snacks I brought. We slept on the boat Saturday night, so we did not have to wake up early, drive and cart gear, and we slept really well. They have a few double wide bunks which was super roomy for two. Being on the boat early, meant we had prime seats on the benches, but there was plenty of room around the boat, it never felt crowded. A seal came and hung out on one of our dives, and each dive site was different in its own way. Part of me wished I wasn't drysuit diving, because the Hot tub was looking mighty inviting. Thanks for a great weekend Peace. read more

Im a certified PADI DM and wanted to dive anacapa with this boat, I never dove with them as they never replied or returned any emails or calls. Boat got filled and still no reply. Can't explain why. They missed a customer due to poor customer service. On to the next boat who actually cares. read more

Just spent a wonderful day at Anacapa aboard Peace-one of the top boats in SoCal. Site selection was good and appropriate for the divers. The boat is stable, clean, and well laid out. Crew is competent and attentive without being intrusive. Communications-safety, site briefings, roll calls, dive procedures-were efficient and to the point. They are pros who make it look easy by doing all the little things right. No stress, fussiness or attitude. Good fills done quickly. Had 30 divers aboard which was crowded but not cramped. The food was really excellent. Much better than most dive boats in the area. read more

Wow! I've been diving since 1998, and this was my first trip on the Peace Dive Boat. I did the 2-day Halibut hunt last weekend (brought home a nice 33 pounder). Captain Eric and his incredible crew know how to do it RIGHT! From 3300 pound fills to incredible food, everything including the other divers was top notch. I have been diving with Truth Aquatics for 25 years (with no complaints), but I will dive with the Peace now whenever I can. We did 7 dives the first day!! This is a big deal for me because I have to travel all the way from Colorado to dive, and I want to get in as much as I can. The easy-going and friendly crew saved my trip when my regulator 1st stage blew up the very first morning. Set me up with an awesome reg and I was good to go! As the Governator used to say "I'll be back". read more

Review Peace Dive Boat This is a review for all you tech divers out there. If you are diving twins, rebreather or any other heavy gear don't even bother thinking about this boat. Here's the reason why. I love to dive the cannel islands once in a while and usually I'm going on the Spectre because it is big and tech friendly and they always care to find a spot for your tech gear. It wasn't running that particular day so I decided to try the Peace. What a mistake that was. We arrived early short before 6am only to find out that there was no room on the benches. For a boat that size and for a boat that claims to be one of the best in Ventura Harbor it surprised me that 50% of their spaces are actually without bench and on the floor of the boat. I was a little stunned to see that. So I went inside and asked the lady in the galley if the boat was full and she referred me to the dive master. I went to him and asked him very friendly if there maybe would be a chance for a bench spot for me. There where actually two empty spots for singles on one side so it would be easy to ask some guys to move over. This guy, the divemaster was really unfriendly and just said "you stay here and I'll help you in" For the record, I was carrying twin 120's plus 18' argon plus canister dive light and two dive computers. Total weight of approx 125lbs and he wants to help me in from the floor with no way to put the tanks on a bench. Besides this boat has no space to put additional things like lights, computer etc next to your place and forgive me for not wanting to put an $800 dive light and an $1800 VR3 dive computer on the FLOOR where people might step on it. The Dive Master was one of the unfriendliest persons I've ever met on a dive boat and the whole atmosphere was like everyone just came out of Davy Jones Locker. This boat should actually put a sign on that says "NO TECH DIVERS WANTED" But again, if you are planning a single tank trip to talk to the fishys it is probably a fine boat. If you are planning to dive with heavy gear and friendly people, stay away. This noat is NOT tech friendly. read more

Ok I had a GREAT time on the Peace Dive Boat! It was a 3 day Lobster Dive adventure. My hubby and I didn't bug hunt but next time we will! I would recommend if you diving for recreation to pick another trip probably during warmer weather as the 52 degree water in February with a wetsuit can be a little shocking! LOL! Next time if I go in the winter to bug hunt I will get a DRYSUIT for sure! Anyway: here goes: The boat is big but not gigantic if you are looking for a luxury boat this is not it - if you are looking to dive your nuts off and have fantastic food & great company you will love this operation. The food: they feed you 7 TIMES A DAY!!! I am not kidding! 1. Continental breakfast 2. Hot breakfast 3. Hot homemade soup 4. Lunch 5. Snack/appetizer 6. Dinner (Bar-B-Q!!!) 7. Dessert after 2 night dives. The food is awesome!! The bathrooms are near the kitchen but they are super sanitary! We had 18 divers aboard & I never had to wait once for the bathroom! Bring sheets or a comfy sleeping bag the sleeping pads are nylon and could be very cold with just the blanket they provide. We had plenty of room for ALL our gear - everyone is extremely courteous & respectful of others belongings. THE HOT TUB!!!! TRULY MY FAVE THING ON THE SHIP!!!! Eric Bowman (one of the owners) is one of the best boat captains out there!! He maneuvered that boat so carefully & precisely every time - very impressive!! All the staff (well, most) were great and we had the best conversations with very experienced divers/dive shop owners/dive instructors. Would definitely do the trip again just with a drysuit next time!! DIVING WITH THE SEA LIONS WAS AMAZING SOOO WORTH THE PRICE & THE COLD!!! TRIP!! read more

AMAZING CREW! Did a 2.5 day liveaboard trip to Catalina Island. The captain (Kevin) and the crew (Steve, Becky, Steven, James) were all fantastic. Everyone is friendly, helpful and informative! I would highly recommend this trip! Plus the diving was EPIC! read more

I'm 68 and have been diving since I was 50. I love the Peace for that many years. . I'm a Pediatrician, Elizabeth Warren type of Patriot. Have been diving with lots of Peace officers. For a Lefty, good common ground. One of "my mothers", once a patient of mine in the 80's has just started diving with her CHP husband. I told her how awesome the Peace experience is (just scratched the surface). Free-dive hunting White Sea Bass, Anacapa Reserve NO HUNTING and unspoiled !!, Halibut hunting scuba, overnight stay in a massive kelp bed, under a bright moon, and driving into a cave (OMG BEAUTIFUL). That was just the last year. Eric, captain, is a Prince of the Channel Islands. Lots of good food (hearty, not cuisine). The hot tub can revive a frozen anchovy, and at least on one trip, a gorgeous mermaid . Occasional sushi (divers don't share much unfortunately and I am a terrible hunter, too busy looking at all the incredible beauty). Sitting here with a broken foot and hoping for another trip with the Peace. For an old fart, enough to hope for. read more

The weather was perfect, the dive sites were beautiful, fun group of divers, and the Peace had a lot of fun bells and whistles. Crew was unprofessional. They habitually interrupted divers trying to discuss the dives before getting in the water and interfered with gear. Was uncomfortable and will not be returning. If you feel like you are missing out on the ice cream and hot tub, grab a pint from the store and run a hot bath after diving with one of the other dive operations in Ventura. read more

I went out on this Monday's spearo trip and the crew was outstanding! Mother nature could have thrown me better luck, but an epic trip nonetheless. And the food was much better than one would get at most fast food joints! The days meals really hit the spot. It was my fist trip aboard the Peace in more than 10 years, and she got me back in the game. Thanks for a great trip! read more