Scuba Diving and Boat Tour in Vancouver
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Are you interested in scuba diving in Vancouver? Then you've come to the right place! Wall diving, pinnacles, canyons, seals, drifts, sponge bioherms, artificial reefs, and stunning ocean and mountain scenery - explore it all on this 5-Hour boat diving adventure! Head to Horseshoe Bay and take our 40ft fully diver-customized boat "Topline" (the best dive boat in the Pacific Northwest) out to explore the emerald waters of Howe Sound. Here you can commonly see Pacific octopus, wolf eels, nudibranchs, and beautifully bizarre fish such as the decorated warbonnet and the grunt sculpin.
Please note: There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. There is a 'ride along only' option for those who wish to hop onboard and not dive. Please contact directly for more info.
Diving by boat in the Pacific Northwest
Fully customized vessel, including compressor on board
Local area knowledge
Professional and experienced staff, dive buddy available
Dive equipment available for rental
Gratuities
Parking fees in Horseshoe Bay
Tank fills available for extra fee
Transportation to/from attractions
- ADULT: : 13 - 99
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Flying and traveling to high elevations within 24 hours of diving is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (i.e. asthma, heart conditions, etc.) may prev
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note: There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. "Ride Along Only" option cannot operate without enough divers.
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Evidence of scuba certification is required from all guests wishing to participate in a dive
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Plexiglas installed in strategic locations on boat and in shop. Staggered loading procedures on boat. Staggered check-in at Expedition Centre. Travellers encouraged to bring their own face mask but will be supplied with one if they forget to bring one.
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Reviews
Definitely recommend this place (especially for experienced divers) and I hope to go back soon.
I've been here a few times for trips and just gear rentals and overall the experience has been pretty good. People are nice enough, knowledgeable and accommodating. Prices are what they are- the rental equipment is great quality... If you want to dive around Howe Sound and don't care where you're going then no question this is probably the outfit you will be happy with. Skippers and dive masters I've had- no complaints at all. Top tier all.
Without getting into the whole story if you want to go to a specific place then make sure the boat is going to go to the place before you commit to paying and getting on the boat. I've been out with them a couple times now and both times you're pretty much on the boat and leaving when there's a poll to determine where you're going. There's pretty much no going back.
Most people are just happy to be diving the west coast and that's great. You'll be pleased- the skippers and dive masters know the sites, are professional and ready to help you.
But for those of you looking to go to specific locations... it's pretty disappointing. Actually- it's really disappointing. The last two times I've gone out I asked specifically for one place and the first time around I got told on the phone "Oh yeah try Thursday or Saturday." Showed up Saturday "Oh no, we just went there yesterday (Friday). We're going to this other place today."
Last time it was basically just the skipper looking at a group of local regulars "I imagine you don't want to go to THIS place today?" (the place I wanted to go).
"NO!" so we went to look at something else. It was soul crushing (so I'm probably making a bigger deal out of it than I should).
And I understand it probably just needs to be like this to make it profitable... but if you want a SPECIFIC site you need to know this is what to expect before you've paid and you're on the boat leaving dock with no option to opt out.
