Vessel Details

M/V Islander Virtual Tour

Our vessel, M/V Islander, was designed and built specifically to carry passengers comfortably off the Southern California and Baja California coasts. From the Sea of Cortez to the Revillagigedo Islands, the Islander has explored some of the Pacific’s most productive and remote waters.

Maintained to the highest standards and inspected annually by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Islander not only meets but exceeds all safety regulations. We operate out of San Diego, home to the largest passenger-carrying fleet in the world — and we’re proud to be one of its most trusted long-range charter vessels.

Scuba & Research Trips

Dive Equipment

Islander is outfitted with Twin Bauer air compressors for reliability. Redundant systems are a necessity while diving California waters as well as remote locations like Guadalupe Island. Our 3600 cu ft of air storage also ensure quick air fills. Islander has two sit-down dive benches designed to hold thirty tanks with gear storage underneath. These benches are aboard only for Scuba trips. Islander’s custom built dive step is only installed for appropriate trips as well. It is designed for California diving with safety and utility in mind. Whether it’s boarding kayaks or diving, our dive step allows safe entry and exit from the water. The hinged ladder is 7 feet wide and free of pinch points. It moves independently from the boat making boarding safe and easy even in choppy conditions. Photographers will appreciate two large camera tables on the aft dive deck. Each one has two levels and measure 3’x3’. Lastly, Islander uses a circulating seawater mask rinse – a must for repetitive cool water dives.

Operated with Care

Equipment Handling

Islander is equipped with a mechanical boom for handling heavy items such as skiffs, shark cages, jet skis and research equipment. Islander’s boom can handle up to 1000 lbs. and is designed to service both the upper and main deckhandling shark cages, jet skis and other heavy equipment. Islander is fitted with a 24ft boom capable of lifting 1000 lbs. of deadweight.

In Brief

Air-Conditioned Staterooms each with 2-3 Sleeping Berths & Sink

Spacious Salon Area with Beverage Bar & Television

Two 800 US Gal. per day reverse osmosis water makers

Two Hot Water Showers & Bathrooms

Full Service Galley

Custom transom mounted dive step (removable)

Vessel is an 88’ x 24’ Ditmar Donaldson

92 gross tons

Two QSM11 450hp Cummins engines

Two 65KW John Deere Generators 220v 3 phase

600 US Gal. fresh water

3,400 US Gal. Fuel

USCG approved for 124 passengers coastwise & 31 passengers on overnight voyage

Inside the Galley

The salon area is spacious with ample room for twenty passengers at one seating. Complete with TV, DVD and a large selection of movies, the salon is an excellent place to wind down after a day of diving.

Islander Charters recognizes the importance of fine food on the water. The galley is fully equipped for any style of cooking providing passengers with a wide range of cuisine. From traditional meals to the freshest fish in the world, Islander Charters cuts no corners in an effort to present a truly memorable dining experience. Dietary restrictions are not a problem and the chef will accommodate your needs. Vegetarian options are also available upon request.

The Interior

The Islander is designed with passenger comfort and safety in mind. The boat has 10 air conditioned staterooms offering ample storage and washbasins. All bunks have single beds with foam mattresses, linens, blankets & pillows. All doors can be secured from inside. Main deck has two complete heads, each with hot and cold showers.

Stateroom layout diagram

Inside The Wheelhouse

Sperry auto pilot
One Garmin differential GPS plotter
One Magellen differential GPS
GPS plotter GPS PC with Nobeltec plotting software driven by Windows XP OS
72 mile Furuno radar
24 mile Furuno radar
One Icom single side-band radio

One Furuno single side-band radio
Three VHF radios
Satellite Telephone
Wesmar HD860 Color side-scanning sonar
Furuno Color fathometer
Furuno weather fax

Interested in a full boat charter? Or just a couple of spots on an open party trip?

The Islander can accommodate your needs for a variety of fishing trips. Fisherman’s Landing books our open party trips ranging from overnight to 3.5 days. Our kayak fishing mothership and spearfishing trips to San Clemente Island in the off season (november through May) are 1.5 or 2.5 days. Full boat group charters from 1.5 days up to 6 days can be booked directly with our office. We look forward to having you aboard!

Please be aware that trips may incur a fuel surcharge due to increasing diesel prices.

Trip Details

TrIP Schedule