Bandito Charters

Explore the walls, wrecks, and artificial reefs of Puget Sound with a crew boasting over fifty years of combined boat-handling and diving experience — your safety and comfort come first aboard Bandito Charters.

Bandito Charters operates out of Tacoma, Washington, running dive charters year-round across Puget Sound. Weekend trips run on a regular schedule, while weekday charters are available on request, always capped at a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 divers. The crew carries more than fifty years of combined experience in boat handling and diving, and all vessels are equipped with oxygen and AED for diver safety. The operator visits a diverse lineup of sites suited to all skill levels, from beginner-friendly artificial reefs such as KVI Tower — a sunken structure hosting Pacific octopus and numerous fish species — to advanced wall dives like Dalco Wall, Day Island Wall, and the Point Defiance walls, where depths plunge to 120 feet and beyond. Intermediate options including Sunrise County Park, East Side Tacoma Narrows, and Fox Island East Wall round out the schedule, while wrecks like the Point Richmond Minesweeper add historic interest at moderate depths. Bandito Charters is committed to marine conservation: spear fishing and any harvesting of marine life are strictly prohibited on all charters. Reservations are made through affiliated dive shops or groups listed on the operator's calendar, or directly with Rick Myers for custom charter arrangements. Payment is required in advance, with a 24-hour cancellation policy in effect.

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Tacoma, United States

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