Guided shore dive through Catalina’s kelp forest at Casino Point
2 hours
Guide, gear, wetsuit
Dive the Casino Point Dive Park on a 1-tank guided shore dive and explore Catalina’s kelp forest with an experienced instructor. You’ll swim over rocky reefs, walls, and sandy areas that are home to a variety of marine life.
Ages 12+ and medical clearance required. Bring your certification card. Participants under 18 must have a signed waiver from a legal guardian.
Cancel 7+ days before start for a refund at no charge. Within 7 days, no refunds; you are responsible for all charges. Rescheduling within 7 days may incur a re-booking fee up to 50%. No-shows are not refunded or re-booked. If you arrive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, no refund.
You must be at least 12 years old, have medical clearance, and bring your scuba certification card. If you’re under 18, bring a signed waiver from a legal guardian (or have a parent present to sign).
Your dive will be canceled and no refund will be issued.
Submit changes by email by replying to your original booking confirmation email; changes are not accepted over the phone. If you reschedule within 7 days of your original booking date, a re-booking fee of up to 50% of the total sale may apply.
Getting certified with Dave at Diving Catalina was such an incredible experience. He is an outstanding scuba instructor, extremely patient, thorough, and always very clear in his explanations, which made every step of the process feel approachable and easy to understand. From the very beginning, he created an environment where I felt completely comfortable, safe, and supported in the water. His calm demeanor and attention to detail gave me so much confidence, especially while learning new skills. He also made the entire process genuinely fun and inspiring by introducing me to the beauty of the deep underwater world along the way. Seeing giant sea basses, eels, octopuses, and the incredible Catalina kelp forest during our dives made the experience unforgettable and turned every lesson into an adventure. I’m no stranger to the ocean, but scuba diving opened up an entirely new level of exploration and immersion that I had never experienced before. Beyond just teaching the technical side of diving, Dave helped me discover a whole new way to connect with and experience the underwater world. I’m so grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get certified or improve their diving skills.
Nath Outside The Box
May 8, 2026
Getting certified with Dave at Diving Catalina was such an incredible experience. He is an outstanding scuba instructor, extremely patient, thorough, and always very clear in his explanations, which made every step of the process feel approachable and easy to understand. From the very beginning, he created an environment where I felt completely comfortable, safe, and supported in the water. His calm demeanor and attention to detail gave me so much confidence, especially while learning new skills. He also made the entire process genuinely fun and inspiring by introducing me to the beauty of the deep underwater world along the way. Seeing giant sea basses, eels, octopuses, and the incredible Catalina kelp forest during our dives made the experience unforgettable and turned every lesson into an adventure. I’m no stranger to the ocean, but scuba diving opened up an entirely new level of exploration and immersion that I had never experienced before. Beyond just teaching the technical side of diving, Dave helped me discover a whole new way to connect with and experience the underwater world. I’m so grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get certified or improve their diving skills.
Nath Outside The Box
May 8, 2026
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