Boarding: 45 minutes before departure, check-in with divemaster (host), show certification card and come fully prepared with all your equipment.
Gratuity: $20 per person gratuity is customary.
Address: Socal Diver Dive Boat - Boat is docked behind the Los Angeles Maritime Museum CLICK
Equipment: You are responsible for all your own equipment, personal items (be neat & tidy), and equipment operating properly. Rental gear is not available on-board ships.
Rental: Come fully prepared with all your gear for a fun-filled day of diving. If your need to rent, go to Eco Dive Center the day before.
Waiver: Online waiver will be emailed AND texted a few days before trip.
The SoCal Diver Boat is new to the Southern California dive community. It's the new, sleek and fast 46ft Newton. SoCal Diver is a passenger/sport ocean going vessel certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. SoCal Diver trips include 3 dives, food, tank air-fills, great crew, warm rinse and drinks.
Personal Items: Each diver or passenger should provide his/her own personal items/toiletries for their trip, (i.e., towels, bathing suits, comb, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunscreen, etc.) Each head contains a shower with a Hair and Body Shampoo dispenser for your convenience. If you tend to get queasy, don’t forget your seasick medication!
Equipment: Please be sure to bring all the necessary dive gear for your trip including tanks, weights and your 'C' Card, a Dive Computer is highly recommended. It is also recommended that you bring normal safety equipment like: Dive Alert, Safety Sausage and a Whistle. Eco-Friendly Light Sticks are required for Night Diving and can be purchased from the shop. If you need rental equipment, feel free to inquire with the shop at 1-310-398-5759. All rental must be picked up prior to the day of travel.
Air: The SoCal Dive Boat is able to fill all tanks, including high-pressure tanks, up to 3000 PSI. Food and Beverages: Bring your own food & drinks.
Changes due to Weather: All destinations and departure times are subject to change depending decisions made by the Captain on weather and sea conditions . Unfortunately, we are not able to predict what the weather will be like for an upcoming trip. The crossing to the islands may be rough, but there are many places the boat can hide from the weather so that your diving is still enjoyable. The Captain will not place the passengers or the boat in danger. The local marine forecast is checked prior to the departure of all trips, unfortunately, as with any weather forecast, conditions can change in a matter of minutes. The Captain will make the final determination as to the destination and departure times, for the safety of all aboard.