Gone Diving - Venice, FL

03/07/2024

12/20/2023

Venice Dive Charter Recommendation

I regularly get asked for recommendations on who to go Fossil Diving with in Venice, so here is my opinion.
While I've been diving multiple times with 4 of the Venice charters and have found Megalodon teeth with them all; my go to Charter is Aristakat Charters By Captain Jamie Bostwick

I’ve been out with Aristakat for over 50 dives in the last 2 years and will continue to dive with them as my preferred Fossil Dive Charter.

Here is just a few reason why they are my preference:

Aristakat always lands me on the Megalodon Teeth ( #1 Reason!) - All the Megs in the post photo were found with Aristakat in 2023 & this is not all of them!
Easy Online booking on their website (no need to text or message a captain and wait to hear back, simply go on their website and book an open date/time).
Two Reliable Boats with newer motors which means no canceled trips for preventable mechanical issues.
Every Trip has a helper (mate) & a Captain to assist you / provide guidance.
They have morning & afternoon trips available everyday on 2 boats ( easy to book with 24 daily slots available).
I have the option of diving 2 tanks and being home for lunch or booking all day and getting in 4 dives vs. only 3 dives with other charters.
They limit bottom time to 90 minutes ( which is not for everyone, but I like this because it means the whole boat does not need to wait for the 1 diver who can stay down 2.5 hours).
For those who need it they offer guided fossil hunts & equipment rentals.
Great value at only $110 for a 2 tank dive

* This is not a Sponsored post, but clearly I endorse & support Aristakat Charters!

12/02/2023

Absolutely Recommend this Wetsuit if you get cold easy like me! 🥶 I bought it after getting the recommendation from a few other local divers.
Its a 7mil Semi Dry and I've worn it a few times already in 70 degree water and have been almost too warm! Looking forward to diving all winter in this suit!

Enjoy the warmth of the Neotek 8/7/6 cold water hooded semi-dry. Constructed from a compression resistant 8/7/6 mm neoprene and a Hollis exclusive “ThermaSkin” inner liner. Includes a front neckdam with revolutionary G-Lock horizontal front zipper for easy on/off and a tight barrier against wate...

09/14/2023

The 20% works on our Gone Diving - Venice, FL stickers & license plates!

08/23/2023

WHICH color combo do you prefer? 😃🤿

These will both be available at the Shark Tooth Creations booth Saturday at the Sarasota Shark Tooth festival from 10-5 at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts

08/19/2023

Testing some samples prints ahead of the Sarasota Shark Tooth festival ! Looking forward to seeing everyone that comes out to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena next Saturday 8/26!

These shirt are being sourced through a local Venice Area business!

08/12/2023

Can’t wait to get back in the water next weekend with Capt Jamie at Aristakat Charters By Captain Jamie Bostwick !

07/31/2023

Sample stickers are in! Now for the car window stress test before we offer them for sale.
Need to make sure they don’t fade in the Florida Sun! 🌞