Check out divebums.com is you haven’t already. Joining the list server is an easy way to meet dive buddies/guides. (Don’t ask for shop/boat recommendations there as they have rules prohibiting that.)
I’m not crazy about the Lois Ann. It’s not a bad boat, but there’s no protection from the sun and the cabin is quite small. I do like the Humboldt, and they also go to the wrecks.
I don’t like DCI at all, nor do I know anyone who will dive with them anymore. They run their boats extra slow and the crew/DMs are indifferent at best.