Eco Dive Center invites you to an unforgettable evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach in support of the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. Enjoy a memorable night featuring dinner, an exciting raffle, behind-the-scenes aquarium tours, and a special awards ceremony—all set in one of Southern California’s most iconic venues.
Chamber Eve is more than just a night out—it’s a vital fundraiser and the largest single-day annual scuba charity event in the United States. Operating 365 days a year, the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber plays a critical role in diver safety. Nearly 50% of the Chamber’s annual operating budget is made possible through this incredible event.
While we all hope to never need its services, having a fully funded, nearby hyperbaric chamber is essential for our diving community. Join us in supporting this lifesaving resource and helping ensure the safety of divers today and for years to come.
What: Benefit Dinner for the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber rescue facilities, the only hyperbaric chamber in Southern California that operates solely to serve the diving community.
Why: The Chamber operates on a small budget from LA County, volunteers, donations and funds from classes. This event generates about 50% of the yearly operating budget for the Hyperbaric Chamber, allowing it to stay open and assist divers whenever needed!
Where: The Aquarium of the Pacific
Who: You're invited along with the rest of the Southern California's diving community, as well as your significant other and anyone else that wants to support our local diver rescue facilities!
Attire: Formal, nice sit-down dinner with candlelight ambiance and social-time all throughout the venue.
Tickets: Buy your tickets SOON as this event sells out quick. Standard Ticket price is $175 per person with a VIP option call "Very Generous Diver" (VGD) for an additional $50
Ticket Includes:
- 5 General Raffle Tickets
- Open exploration of the Aquarium.
- Candlelight Dinner underneath the Giant Blue Whale in the Great Hall.
- Meet the Hyperbaric Chamber Rescue crew.
VERY GENEROUS DIVER (VGD) UPGRADE TICKET INCLUDES:
-Early entrance to the aquarium, 5:30pm
-Private access to the Harbor Terrace
-Complimentary d'oeuvres and soda with a private bar though alcohol not included
Schedule:
7:00pm Event opens to general ticket holder , 5:30pm for VGD
8:00pm Formal white table cloth dinner under the Blue Whale in The Great Hall
9:00pm to 10:00pm Presentations, awards and grand raffle.
EARLY ACCESS AND MORE (THE V.G.D. PACKAGE)
If you’d like to take full advantage of everything the Aquarium has to offer and be treated like a VIP, then you need to sign up for our V.G.D. (Very Generous Diver) package. Once again this year, it’s only an extra $50. (This is an add-on to your Chamber Evening ticket.
You cannot buy this as a stand-alone item.) If you're interested in getting into the Aquarium early, having a private exclusive area in which to hang out and mingle, plus a lot more, then this is the package for you.
But it's limited to roughly 100 people so if this floats your boat, don't delay.
Here's what the V.G.D Package includes:
• Early-access (starting at 5PM) through a separate side entrance
• Private outside lounge area (two levels) with plenty of chairs and sofas
• Complimentary soft drinks
• Private cash bar for alcohol
• Moon Jellies exhibit access (on the lower level) 5:00-8:00PM
• Hot & cold appetizers 5:30-8:00PM
• Five additional general raffle tickets
• One additional Grand Prize entry - Murex Dive Resort “Passport to Paradise” trip
• Early access (5-7PM) to most exhibit areas, including Shark Lagoon
• Private outside lounge & bar area open until 9:00PM
• This upgrade in limited to roughly 100 people
You can get all of this for only an extra $50. When you sign up for your Chamber Evening ticket, make sure you also get the V.G.D. Package because once we hit our limit, that will be it.
