Catalina Island Day Trip [April 27 2025]

Casino Point Dive Trip – Catalina Island

Beginner-Friendly Shore Diving in an Underwater Park

🌊 Dive Catalina's Iconic Casino Point

Join us for a relaxed and scenic day of diving at Casino Point, Catalina Island’s iconic underwater park. This trip is perfect for beginners, returning students, fun divers, and photographers looking for a mellow and marine-life-packed dive day.

No boat dives. No gear schlepping. Just an easy, rewarding day of diving with your Blue Holic crew.

🐠 What Makes Casino Point Special?

Casino Point is part of a protected underwater marine park with thriving kelp forests, calm entry points, and abundant marine life. Keep an eye out for:

🟠 Garibaldi (the state fish!)
🐙 Octopus, eels & bat rays
🐟 Seasonal sightings of giant seabass
📸 Clear, beginner-friendly conditions that are great for photos

🚤 Trip Overview

📍 Departure:
Meet at Long Beach Catalina Express Terminal by 6:00 AM
Shuttle to Avalon is included in the trip fee.

🏝 Upon Arrival:
We’ll load your gear into a cab (included) that heads straight to Casino Point.
From there, enjoy a 10-minute scenic walk across town to the dive site—or hop in the cab if you’d rather skip the stroll.

🤿 Diving:
3 guided dives at Casino Point Underwater Park
All dives are shore entries with ample bottom time and shallow profiles

🛍 Rentals:
Need gear? Rental equipment is available directly at the dive site for an additional fee—no need to carry your own if you don’t want to!

🥪 Post-Dive:
After your third dive, you’ll have time to change, grab a quick bite in town with the group, and relax before taking the ferry back to Long Beach.

✅ What’s Included:

✔️ Catalina Express round-trip ferry
✔️ 3 guided dives at Casino Point
✔️ Taxi transport for gear from ferry to dive site
✔️ Expert dive guidance and buddy support
✔️ Good vibes with the Blue Holic community 💙

📝 What to Bring:

• Certification card (minimum Open Water)
• Wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, gloves, and dive computer
• Optional: towel, dry clothes for ferry ride home, snacks
• 💬 Let us know if you’ll need rental gear—we’ll help coordinate!

💡 Pro Tip:
This trip is a fantastic refresher for divers who haven’t been in the water for a while—and one of our favorite places to build confidence underwater.

🎟️ Ready to Dive?
Spots are limited. Click ADD TO CART above to book now and join us for a day of fun, fish, and community at one of SoCal’s most beloved dive sites.