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Beginner-Friendly Diving in a Protected Marine Reserve
Looking for a beautiful, low-stress day of diving without a boat?
Join Blue Holic Scuba for a fully supported shore diving experience at Casino Point, Catalina Island’s iconic underwater park.
This trip is especially well suited for Open Water students, newly certified divers, and anyone looking for calm conditions, easy entries, and meaningful time underwater. It’s also a favorite for photographers, freedivers, and fun divers who want a relaxed, scenic dive day with our community.
No long boat rides. No rushing between dives.
Just clear water, vibrant marine life, and thoughtful, supported diving.
👉 Perfect for: Open Water students, newly certified divers, returning divers, photographers, freedivers, and anyone looking for calm, confidence-building ocean dives.
This is not just a ferry ticket and a dive site.
When you join this trip, you’re part of a structured, instructor-supported group experience designed to help you feel comfortable and confident in the ocean.
✔️ Dive planning and site guidance
✔️ In-water instructor support throughout the day
✔️ Structured dives (ideal for students and newer divers)
✔️ Help with navigation, entries, and conditions
✔️ Built-in buddy system and community
✔️ Pre-trip coordination so everything is ready before you arrive
You’re not figuring it out alone — we’re there with you in and out of the water.
For many divers, especially early in their journey, this is what turns a dive day into a smooth, enjoyable, and confidence-building experience.
Located within a protected marine reserve, Casino Point offers some of the most accessible and rewarding diving in Southern California:
This is one of our top-recommended sites for first ocean dives and skill development.
📍 Meet: Long Beach Catalina Express Terminal
🕕 Meet Time: 5:30 AM
🕕 Return Time: 3:45 PM
🛥️ Includes: Round-trip ferry to Avalon
Once on Catalina:
3 Supported Shore Dives
All dives take place at Casino Point Underwater Park and are done from shore with calm entries and ample bottom time.
Our instructors are in the water with you, providing active guidance, structure, and support throughout the day — especially helpful for:
This is unhurried, intentional diving — with time to learn, observe, and enjoy.
Casino Point is an excellent location for PADI Specialty training due to its layout, visibility, and predictable conditions.
Great for:
Interested in completing a specialty during this trip? Let us know — we’ll help you plan it.
For local divers, we offer a guided option focused on building independence at this site.
You’ll learn:
The goal is to give you the confidence to return and dive Casino Point on your own.
📞 Contact the shop for details and pricing.
After diving, you’ll have time to:
We’ll regroup in the afternoon for the return ferry.
✔️ Round-trip ferry ticket via Catalina Express
✔️ Gear taxi to and from the dive site
✔️ 3 supported shore dives
✔️ In-water instructor support and coordination
✔️ Blue Holic Scuba crew and community
Certified divers:
Students:
All divers:
Full rental packages available for $80.
Please let us know in advance so we can prepare the right sizes for you.
📞 (323) 641-7416
This trip is designed as a guided group experience, not just access to the site.
Casino Point is one of our most supportive environments for:
Whether you’re just starting out or returning to diving, this day is structured to meet you where you are.
Spots are limited, and Casino Point trips tend to fill quickly.
👉 Reserve your spot for a calm, structured, and confidence-building dive day at one of Southern California’s most iconic underwater parks — with a crew that’s there to support you every step of the way.