Dive Review of Gulf Diving/MV Fling in
The Continental USA

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Gulf Diving/MV Fling: "Diving the ship", Feb, 2026, by Mary K Wicksten, TX, US ( Contributor 19 reports with 10 Helpful votes). Report 13766.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
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Comments	This was a 3-day trip (if you count overnight passages). The Fling is a converted oil field boat, nothing fancy but does the job. The bunks are basic--I always bring an extra bed pad. Food is "diner style"--scrambled eggs, do-it-yourself tacos, etc.; homemade brownies and ice crab after a night dive.No alcohol until you are entirely through with diving.You sign a waiver form. The crew will talk to you if you are a "newbie"--this can be a dive site with a strong current and drop-offs,you can get lost among the channels and overhangs, On arrival at th ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites	Gulf Diving/MV Fling
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Galapagos, western Mexico, California, Hawaii, Fiji, Palau, Yap, Australia, New Guinea, Florida springs
Closest Airport	Houston Hobby	Getting There	Must rent a car to get to Freeport--no public transportation.
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	72-78°F / 22-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	2
Water Visibility	40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No deco diving,use only standard air or Nitrox tanks (no rebreathers)
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	There is a dedicated camera table and rinse bucket.] ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here

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Dive Review of Gulf Diving/MV Fling in The Continental USA

Gulf Diving/MV Fling: "Diving the ship", Feb, 2026,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Conditions

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Gulf Diving/MV Fling in
The Continental USA