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Dive Trips

Three dives per day in the waters of Anacapa or Santa Cruz Islands

Quick Details

For those lucky divers making their first trip to Channel Islands National Park you are in for a memorable experience. But please note that California diving is unlike many parts of the world. Here you don’t drop into the current and drift behind a dive master. Instead we anchor securely on a dive site next to the island. Using both bow and stern anchors the boat stays over the site.

In the water you can set your own pace, take photos of brightly colored Garibaldi or swim through the giant kelp forests. There is no need to make long swims, we put you right over the best spots in depths between 25 and 50 feet. Dive at your leisure and explore what interests you.

All trips depart at 7AM but boarding is at 6. We have a hot breakfast ready when you arrive and we get all our briefings completed at the dock. The Spectre returns to the harbor around 4PM. During the day we explore three dive sites. New divers, seasoned divers, snorkelers, and photographers all love diving the Channel Islands.

Weekday

Scuba diver

$ 175

Snorkeler

$ 125

Non-diver

$ 75

Weekend

Scuba diver

$ 195

Snorkeler

$ 145

Non-diver

$ 85

California Channel Islands’ Scuba Dive Trip Highlights

  • Departs from Ventura Harbor at 7AM and returns around 4PM.
  • All trips are full, single-day trips and include three dives!
  • Dive excursions are offered all year on Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays are seasonal.
  • Leave the picnic basket at home. Meals, drinks, and snacks are included!
  • Smell the smoke? That’s our charcoal barbecues grilling chicken and tri-tip for lunch.
  • Rent scuba or snorkel gear online now or by phone. We deliver everything to the boat.

What’s Included

  • Three dives off the California Channel Islands of Anacapa or Santa Cruz
  • Air fills
  • All drinks, snacks, and meals
  • An outdoor barbecue at lunch

Spectre Boat Features

  • 85-foot aluminum hull. Largest single-day dive boat in California.
  • Individual dive stations for every diver.
  • Wide aisles, plenty of deck room.
  • Air fills are included. Tanks are filled at your dive station.
  • Our giant sundeck has plenty of seating.
  • Three hot showers.
  • The freshwater hot tub seats eight.
  • A camera rinse tank, table space, and abundant outlets for charging batteries.
  • Galley seats 32.
  • Imported, domestic, and craft beer is available after diving (not included).
  • Boat is equipped with Wifi
  • Our amazing crew is the best in the business!

Scuba and Snorkel Gear Rental

All rental gear can be included during booking or added later. Gear is delivered to the boat. During your online booking, you may rent a package, individual items, or a combination of both. Click the dropdown to see each option available.

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