About us

Falcon Diving Charters is based in the picturesque town of Dartmouth, south west Devon.  Falcon of Dartmouth was established in 2003 by Tony Hoile.  Tony was joined by Will and Anne-Marie Mason as joint owners/skippers in 2015 and have now taken over the business following Tony's retirement.  

Dartmouth is a busy coastal port with stunning scenery, an interesting and historical town centre, offering a good range accommodation in a fabulous coastal port with post dive watering holes and eateries.

Falcon leaves from the public Quay in Dartmouth, but can also pick up from Kingswear on the east side of Dart Harbour. We also operate from Salcombe by arrangement, which opens up sites further to the West.

 

Falcon II Spec

Falcon II replaced the original Falcon of Dart in 2009: bigger, faster and better for divers (with dive lift) and for explorers of the coast, estuary and river.  She is also ideal for commercial operations.  Falcon II provides an enhanced experience for divers, coastal explorers, naturalists, film-makers and others.

Boat Spec:

  • spacious 10m Aquastar Heavy Duty Fast Fisherman with Ford Sabre 320hp diesel engine giving a cruising speed of 9 -10 knots;
  • MCA Category 2 licenced for 12 passengers and 2 crew (although we prefer to charter for 10 divers to give more space);
  • Fully equipped to MCA standard with full safety equipment, first aid kit, therapeutic oxygen kit and electric dive lift;
  • 2 DSC VHF radios, radar, 2 modern chart-plotters and sonar, one with new Donwnvision (excellent for locating wrecks and sites);
  • spacious, comfortable and sheltered deck area with dedicated kit-up stations;
  • highly manoeuvrable,with bow thruster and second helm position, enabling her to get in close for diver pick up, or having a good look in coves;
  • spacious and comfortable seating area when used in passenger/exploration trips;
  • good galley facilities in the wheel house.  The kettle is always on and we provide hot drinks, hot home made soup or chilli con carne and crusty bread on our dive charters.  Chocolate biscuits and sometimes home made cake;
  • plenty or room for storage in the cabin, avoiding cluttering the deak area;
  • always work with an experienced crew for on deck assistance and comfort on dive charters.