Channel Islands 3-Dive Scuba Cruise
Dive Channel Islands kelp forests with meals, air fills and onboard comforts
Duration
9 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 49 people
Includes
3 dives, meals, air fills
Highlights
Set out aboard the Spectre for a shared day of scuba diving, freediving, snorkeling, or riding along in the Channel Islands. Certified divers complete three dives while the captain selects the day's destination and sites for the best available conditions.
- Explore kelp forests, colorful reefs, and sea caves around Anacapa or Santa Cruz Island
- Dive sites typically range from 20 to 50 feet and suit many Open Water divers
- Recharge between dives in hot showers, a freshwater hot tub, and a large sundeck
- Set up underwater cameras with a rinse tank, table space, and charging outlets
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
- Three dives for certified divers
- Snorkeling and swimming options for non-divers
- Hot breakfast, barbecue lunch, snacks, and drinks
- Air fills
- Assigned dive station
- Hot showers, freshwater hot tub, sundeck, and Wi-Fi
- Camera rinse tank and charging outlets
- Professional crew and dive briefings
Important details
- Certified scuba divers must present proof of certification; electronic certificates are accepted
- Scuba diving requires medical fitness. Pregnant travelers must not scuba dive but may join as ride-along passengers
- Requires physical capability to board the vessel and safely enter and exit the water
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Divers under 18 require a waiver signed by a legal guardian
- PADI Junior Open Water divers ages 10-11 must dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent or guardian; ages 12-14 must dive with a certified adult
- Diving and snorkeling are not permitted under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Complete the required electronic waiver before your trip
- If you are not renting equipment, bring all personal dive gear, including one tank and weights; air fills are provided, but nitrox is unavailable
- Arrive by 6:30 AM. The boat departs promptly at 7:00 AM and cannot wait for late arrivals
Cancellation Policy
Cancel free up to 7 days before departure. Cancellations within 7 days and no-shows are non-refundable. If the captain cancels for weather or unsafe conditions, you'll receive a full refund.
Product ID: Z9VTMZ
FAQs
Scuba and snorkel equipment rentals are not included. The scuba package includes a tank, weights, wetsuit and hood, BCD, regulator with gauges and compass, mask, fins, boots, and gloves. The snorkel package includes a wetsuit, hood, gloves, boots, fins, mask, and snorkel. Rental inventory is onboard, and forgotten gear can be rented at sea.
Yes. Breakfast, barbecue lunch, snacks, and drinks are included, with vegetarian choices available. Order your meal when you arrive.
Bring a towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, medications, and toiletries. Hot showers are available onboard.
