Dive Catalina Island’s Casino Point with Blue Holic Scuba

Get ready to experience one of California’s most iconic dive sites at Casino Point, Catalina Island. For $200, this all-inclusive ticket not only covers your diving essentials but provides an unforgettable day filled with community, convenience, and adventure.

Trip Highlights and Inclusions

The Blue Holic Experience

• Group Journey Together: Start your day with fellow divers as we depart from Long Beach at 6 AM aboard the Catalina Express. Travel together to Catalina and return in style with upgraded seats in the Commodore Lounge, where you’ll enjoy a complimentary drink to relax after a full day of diving.

• Tanks & Weights Included: No need to worry about extra gear rentals—your ticket includes tanks and weights for all your dives, making it as convenient as possible.

• Morning Gear Transport: We take the hassle out of transporting your equipment on the island. Upon arrival, we typically arrange a cab to carry your gear directly to the dive site, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free walk to Casino Point.

• Coffee & Breakfast Opportunities: Upon arriving at Avalon, grab a coffee and breakfast from a local café to fuel up before we head into the water.

Three World-Class Dives at Casino Point Casino Point is home to the country’s first non-profit underwater park, offering the best shore diving in California! Here’s what makes it truly special:

• Diverse Underwater Terrain: Swim through majestic kelp forests, explore rocky bottoms, and marvel at rock walls, boulders, and pinnacles. Visibility often exceeds 50 feet, giving you a crystal-clear view of Catalina’s vibrant marine life.
• Protected Dive Area: The park’s boundaries are clearly marked with buoys, keeping boats and divers safe from each other.
• Perfect for All Levels: With depths ranging from the shoreline to 95 feet, Casino Point offers something for every diver, from beginners to seasoned experts.

Lunch with the Group After a thrilling morning of diving, join the group for lunch at a local restaurant in Avalon. This is a great time to connect, share dive stories, and celebrate a successful day underwater. Plan about $20 for lunch on the island, as it’s not included in the ticket price.

Schedule & Important Details

• Departure Address: 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Boat Name: Catalina Express
• Boarding Time: 5:30 AM
• Boat Departure Time: 6:00 AM
• Boat Return Time: 3:55 PM

Notes & Restrictions

• Non-Refundable Policy: All payments are non-refundable. However, if you notify us at least one week in advance, we can provide a rain check valid for 12 months.
• Seasickness Preparation: If you're prone to seasickness, we recommend taking medication before departure.
• Booking Requirements: We require at least one day’s notice for online bookings. For last-minute bookings, please call our office at (323) 641-7416.
• Spearfishing Note: Please note that there may not be any hunting on this trip.

Dive Into Adventure and Community

Join us for an extraordinary day of diving, surrounded by the stunning marine life and kelp forests of Catalina Island’s Casino Point. From convenient gear transport to a memorable lunch with fellow divers, this $200 ticket is packed with value and experiences that go beyond just a dive.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned diver, Casino Point offers an underwater experience like no other. We can't wait to dive with you!

Channel Island National Park Scuba Dive Trip

Spend a full day exploring the rich marine life of California's Channel Islands. Cold, nutrient-rich waters make every dive an extraordinary experience. Ideal for students, fun divers and hunters, most trips offer three dives, giving you ample time to explore this underwater paradise.

Highlights:

• Departure: Ventura Harbor, 7 a.m. Return around 4:30 p.m.
• Trip Details: Single-day trips with three dives included!
• Catering: Meals, drinks, and snacks provided.
• Gear Rentals: Rent scuba gear at our shop at least a day before departure. For rental pricing, call (323) 641-7416.

Peace Boat Features:

• Individual Dive Stations: Ensuring personal space and convenience.
• Spacious Decks: Ample room to move around.
• Onboard Facilities: Hot showers, a freshwater hot tub, camera rinse tank, charging outlets, and more.
• Comfortable Bunks: Pillows and blankets provided.
• Crew: Experienced and committed to your safety and enjoyment.

Notes and Restrictions:

• All payments are non-refundable but redeemable for a rain check within 12 months if canceled a week before departure.
• Accurate contact details are essential for trip updates.
• Seasickness medication recommended.
• Short-term bookings require at least a day's notice.

Departure Details:

• Address: Departure from 1691 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001, Dock E (at the end on the left).
• Ship Name: PEACE Boat
• Meetup Time: 6:15 AM
• Departure: 7 AM

Additional Information:

• The Peace boat, chartered by Blue Holic, is a sought-after option in Southern California. These trips often sell out.
• Amenities: Excellent food, jacuzzi, special requests available, 32% nitrox air-fills on board (call shop to inquire about additional pricing 323-641-7416) , and varied bunk sizes.
• Important Reminders: Bring your certification card, cylinder/tank, weights, and complete scuba gear.
• Location: 1691 Spinnaker Dr. E Dock, Ventura, CA 93001 (at the end of the dock on the left).

Book early to secure your spot on these popular trips!

The diving here is world class with everything to offer from kelp forests to gorgeous rocky bottoms. Visibility at the islands averages 50 feet and can exceed 100 feet. Swimming through a kelp forest is spectacular. Many compare the experience to flying through a forest of trees with fish instead of birds. Most trips will yield 3 dives.

Catalina Island Casino Point Trip Highlights

Casino Point is the first nonprofit underwater park in the country (and maybe the world), and offers the best shore diving in California! To make entry and exit in and out of the water as easy as possible, there are cement stairs with handrails. The Park is about 2.5 acres in size, which means it is large enough to do several dives without traversing over the same areas.  The Park’s boundaries are clearly marked with a line of buoys to keep boats and divers away from one another.  The diverse under-sea world at the Underwater Park offers both beginner and expert divers a dive experience like no other area

Scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts who come to enjoy clear waters and abundant sea life find it free of mainland pollution and surf. The depth ranges from the rocky shoreline to 95 feet deep. Primarily the park consists of the fastest growing plant in the world, Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera).

The park's bottom contour reveals rock walls and outcroppings, boulders, pinnacles and a sandy seafloor on its outer edges, which is truly representative of Catalina Island's different characteristics.

This is a reserved area so no hunting of any kind will be allowed. 

This ticket price does *not* include breakfast and lunch. Please plan about $20 for lunch on the island.

ADDRESS: 

Departing Address : 320 Golden Shr, Long Beach CA 90802

Ship Name : Catalina Express

Boarding Time: 5:30AM

Boat Departure Time: 6AM

Boat Return Time: 3:55PM

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NOTES + RESTRICTIONS

All payments are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your reservation and you can contact our office seven full business days (one week) before your trip departs, we can offer rain check redeemable anytime in the subsequent 12 months

Please ensure you enter correct contact information on the payment screen as trips are often subject to change. We cannot dial international numbers, so if you are traveling, please provide an accurate email address as this is the only way you will be notified of trip changes.

Seasickness medication is recommended before departure. Also it is worth noting that we may have some spearfishers aboard. 

We require a minimum of 1 day in advance to book this activity online. Alternatively, you can contact our office directly (323-641-7416) to inquire about short-term bookings.