Our business is a ground-breaking Scuba Diving/Fishing one-stop shop, offering top notch charter services for either fishing or diving and at competitive prices. Our experience, passion and commitment make our business one of the best in the industry, with a loyal community of clients who keep coming back to the boats time after time.
At Instigator Fishing & Diving Charters, we believe that Fisherman and Divers alike enjoy what the great Atlantic has to offer us, whether it's deep sea fishing, trolling for pelagics, bottom fishing, freediving or scuba diving one of over 2,000 wrecks or the natural bottoms that we have offshore.
At Instigator Fishing & Diving Charters, we believe that Fisherman and Divers alike enjoy what the great Atlantic has to offer us, whether it's deep sea fishing, trolling for pelagics, bottom fishing, freediving or scuba diving one of over 2,000 wrecks or the natural bottoms that we have offshore.
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Ed Brice
Feb 23, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
If you enjoy opportunity you’ll enjoy spearfishing with Instigator. I’ve rarely been disappointed (*). Cindy and Ryan really know what they’re doing. They’re friendly, professional, knowledgeable and a great resource if you’re new to spearfishing. They will put you on the fish and help you hone your skills.
If you enjoy opportunity you’ll enjoy spearfishing with Instigator. I’ve rarely been disappointed (*). Cindy and Ryan really know what they’re doing. They’re friendly, professional, knowledgeable and a great resource if you’re new to spearfishing. They will put you on the fish and help you hone your skills.
Jared Bradfield
Feb 18, 2021
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My time on the Instigator has been incredible each and every time I go out with them. Captain amd crew are all top notch professionals, literal masters of their craft. Cindy has a way of making a long day of boat rides fun and educational. I learn something new everytime I go out, thanks to her I have dove some major bucket list wrecks. She knows how to find every fish in the ocean, and that is huge if you are a spearfisherman like me. There is no cattle boat rush in amd out of the water, on the instigator, it is very laid back and takes all the anxiety out of technical and challenging dive conditions
Ed B.
Dec 27, 2020
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Truly a top notch outfit. They have expanded my world of diving recently by teaching me under water hunter skills. Their spearfishing charters provide you would plenty of opportunity to be successful. I dove with many of other diving operators but enjoy the camaraderie and personalized attention their trips offer. Cindy and Ryan are extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and dependable. They’re friendly approach makes you feel welcomed from the start.
Victoria Adraktas
Dec 23, 2020
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This is a top notch dive operator you can choose as an alternative to crowded boats or operators who will not do drift dives for experienced, capable divers. We had huge success at the Meg Ledge with numerous teeth found along with fossilized whale ears, horns, and bones. We did wreck dives for two days and had outstanding clarity. Cindy and Ryan are fantastic people and really fun to dive with. When you finish your dives you are always greeted with a smile. 😁 I highly recommend this boat and crew and I will definitely be back myself! Thanks Guys!!!
Nicole Sangid
Oct 22, 2020
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This is a great dive operation for all experience levels! I have 200+ dives, and went with my friends who are newly AOW certified with about 30 dives under their belts, and we all had a blast. The boat itself is spacious for a 6-pack. I felt like I had enough room to relax on the way out/in, and the bench in the middle has enough space for 6 divers, 2 tanks each, making it easy to gear up. As for the captains, Cindy and Ryan, they were the nicest and most accommodating captains - they put a lot of effort in to help everyone out as much as they could. They were very happy to help hand things down
Jason O'Donnell
Oct 16, 2020
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Top notch outfit! If you have a destination in mind off the south east coast of North Carolina to dive or fish they can make it happen for ya. Captain Cindy and crew are very accommodating. Me an my wife are new divers and this was our first charter. Cindy said no problem and didn't charge a dime to be our dive guide. Was very reassuring to know we had an instructor with us in case something went wrong.
Cindy gave us some pointers that wasn't covered in our open water classes and made us better divers! Since then we have made several dives in Bonaire and Florida but as for diving in NC that's
Cindy gave us some pointers that wasn't covered in our open water classes and made us better divers! Since then we have made several dives in Bonaire and Florida but as for diving in NC that's
Anthony Engrassia
Sep 03, 2020
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WOW! Is all I can say. I don’t usually leave reviews but this had to be an exception. I’m a beginner diver and they treated me with respect and was very curious of me being a beginner. I learned more on these Diving Charters then any of the courses that I had taken to get certified. Thank You Captain Cindy and Ryan for such a great experience into the Diving world. Consider me a regular. Can’t forget them putting us on fish, will never fish for Grouper above water again.
Sam Perry
Aug 02, 2020
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Hands down the best charter we’ve been on in Beaufort. Diving (and fishing) with Cindy is incredible. It’s a smaller boat that you get the private attention of the crew and they take you to all the good wrecks without 25 other divers on top of you. Also make sure you do a Meg dive. They also do fishing which is awesome and I can’t tell you how much my husband loves to go out with them. Again small numbers and great customer service. I can’t say enough about these guys!!!!
Kevin Blaylock
Aug 02, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism
Cindy and Ryan run a great operation for both fishing and diving. They know where to take you if you want to spear fish or just look at wrecks off the nc coast.The boat has more than enough room for a 6 pack, and a large downstairs area. I highly recommend them for your fishing and diving charters.
Cindy and Ryan run a great operation for both fishing and diving. They know where to take you if you want to spear fish or just look at wrecks off the nc coast.The boat has more than enough room for a 6 pack, and a large downstairs area. I highly recommend them for your fishing and diving charters.
Gustavo Santa
Jun 09, 2020
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Cindy is a AMAZING Captain who will put you on some good fish! Super nice and friendly atmosphere through out the whole diving trip! Cindy and Ryan will accommodate to your diving experience and help you/ keep you safe if you need anything at all! Super professional and friendly people. Best diving/spearfishing crew in the world!
