3-Dive Scuba Diving Cruise in the Channel Islands
Explore Channel Islands kelp forests from a full-service dive boat
Duration
7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Includes
Meals, snacks & drinks
Highlights
Explore Anacapa or Santa Cruz Island aboard the Spectre, with dive sites selected for the day’s conditions. Certified divers, freedivers, snorkelers, and ride-along passengers are welcome.
- Discover kelp forests, reefs, sea caves, and marine life beneath the Channel Islands
- Relax between water activities on the sundeck, in the freshwater hot tub, or with a hot shower
- Capture your dives with a camera rinse tank, table space, and charging outlets
- Join an optional public or private guide for added in-water support
Itinerary
Typical Dive Adventure Itinerary
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6:00 AM – Boarding Begins Arrive at Ventura Harbor, unload your gear, and get settled into your assigned dive station.
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7:00 AM – Departure Depart for the Channel Islands while enjoying a hot breakfast during the ride out.
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Morning Dive Briefing The Captain provides a site briefing covering conditions, dive plan, and safety procedures.
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Dive Site 1 Certified divers enjoy their first dive while snorkelers and ride-along guests explore the area in their own way.
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Dive Site 2 Continue exploring another incredible Channel Islands dive site.
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BBQ Lunch Relax onboard with a freshly grilled BBQ lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
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Dive Site 3 Enjoy your final dive of the day before preparing for the ride home.
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Return to Ventura Harbor Relax on the sundeck, warm up in the hot tub, enjoy a brownie sundae, and watch for dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife during the cruise back to Ventura Harbor. Trips typically return around 4:00 PM.
What's Included
- Meals, snacks, and drinks
- Outdoor barbecue lunch
- Vegetarian meal choices
- Air fills
- Hot freshwater showers
- Freshwater hot tub
Important details
- Arrive by 6:30 AM; boarding is from 6:00 to 6:15 AM
- Certified scuba divers only; bring proof of certification, including an electronic certificate if preferred
- Complete the electronic waiver before the trip; divers under 18 need a legal guardian’s signature
- Bring all dive gear, including one tank and weights, unless renting equipment; nitrox is not available
- Requires safely boarding the vessel and entering and exiting the water
- Scuba diving and snorkeling are not recommended when a medical condition makes them unsafe
- Pregnant travelers should not scuba dive; ride-along travel is permitted
- Alcohol or drug impairment prevents participation in diving or snorkeling
- Junior divers ages 10–11 must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent or guardian; ages 12–14 need a certified adult
- Expect destinations and dive sites to change for weather, ocean conditions, visibility, and safety
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a full refund or reschedule. No refunds or reschedules for no-shows or later cancellations. Full refund if the Captain cancels due to weather or unsafe conditions.
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FAQs
The scuba package includes a tank, weights, wetsuit and hood, buoyancy control device, regulator with gauges and compass, mask, fins, boots, and gloves. The snorkel package includes a wetsuit, hood, gloves, boots, fins, mask, and snorkel.
Vegetarian choices are available. Order your meal when you arrive aboard the dive boat.
Junior Open Water divers ages 10–11 must dive with a diving professional or a certified parent or guardian. Divers ages 12–14 must dive with a certified adult.