Divers wet gear should be stowed at the stern of the boat under the tank benches if possible, you can also store the wet gear bags along the sides and at the bow. Dry gear can consist of multiple items and can be stored inside the bunk area or outside in the dry area. All divers are responsible for bringing their own equipment, Explorer does not rent gear out. Gear can be rented from various dive shops in the area. All divers are responsible for packing up their own equipment. Any equipment that is left on the boat more the 30 days will be claimed by the Explorer as unwanted items.

All divers that are hunting and taking game must possess a valid California Fish and Game saltwater license with the ocean enhancement stamp. The Explorer is not responsible for game that is taken illegally. Each diver is responsible to know the local Fish and Game rules and regulations, if you do not know then please ask. The Explorer is equipped with a large game tank located at the stern of the boat, you can place game in your bag inside that tank. There are no ice chests allowed on boat. Please ask the galley person to stow your game in the freezer.

For single and multi day open boats trips your personal items are your own responsibility to bring aboard the boat, this includes all divers and passengers. Some of these items can include: dry bag, dry towels, change of clothes, comb or brush, sunscreen and so on. Make sure to also not forget any seasick medication. All dry gear bags can be stowed on the forward area of the stern where the shelves are located against the cabin area, this is for dry-gear only. Other dry bags can be stowed in the bunk area for single and multi-day trips, there are two crew cabins located first on each side of the boat. Other bunkrooms are available as first come first serve (please try to save the dual-bunks for two people), if you are with a charter make sure to get your bunkroom assignment from your charter group before taking a bunk.

All open boat trips (single and multi) day include food and beverage in the price of the fair.  The Explorer has a fully stocked galley providing the breakfast, snacks, lunch and all types of drinks...including coffee, soda, juice, water, etc. Breakfast will be served as we make the channel crossing to the islands on a single day boat, the lunch order will be announced before the second dive and snacks will be served in between.