Calling all divers! We’re thrilled to offer an unforgettable underwater experience: three incredible dives in the legendary waters of Catalina Island, featuring lush kelp forests, vibrant marine life, and some of Southern California’s most iconic dive sites.
What to Expect Onboard the Pacific Star – Catalina Dive Day:
Your Catalina dive day begins with easy boarding and a friendly, experienced crew ready to get you set up for a smooth, fun experience. Please bring your certification card and all required dive gear. Once onboard, you’ll find ample space to gear up, secure storage, and a comfortable ride across the channel.
The Pacific Star features a full galley serving hot, freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and snacks, plus complimentary coffee, tea, and water throughout the day. After your dives, rinse off in the hot freshwater showers, warm up in the heated cabin, or relax in the dry bunks if needed. On the ride home, unwind on the spacious sundeck, soak in the ocean views, and enjoy a well-earned post-dive break.
- Each passenger that qualifies needs to purchase their own ticket either online, by calling 310-398-5759 or in person at the dive center in advance.
- Bring your certification card!
- Board no less than 45 minutes before departure, you need to be onboard with all gear and your vehicle is parked (if unfamiliar with location 1 hour before is best)
- You must arrive with all of your own dive equipment. No diving equipment is available to rent on the boat -no tanks or weights either. You must bring ALL gear needed.
- If you don't own all your own gear, plan to rent from your local dive shop the day before
- After check-in with crew, build your gear and test the functionality and performance, and your tank pressure.
- Notify the divemaster if you need a dive buddy. Plan your dive with another certified buddy. (Call the shop if you would like to hire a private guide in advance)
- No spear-guns.
- Separate UW camera buckets should be on deck, if not, just ask.
- Be tidy and stow your large roller bags on the top deck or at the bow or in your vehicle.
- Practice strict equipment checks before each dive with your dive partner.
- Listen to the crew and captain's briefings and ANY additional tips and suggestions.
- 7 day Policy: There are no cancellations or re-scheduling of any kind within 7 days from departure, but you CAN give or sell your ticket to someone else, just let us know of the name change.
- Cancellation due to weather though highly unlikely can occur. We do our best to notify you ahead of departure of cancellation due to weather and rain checks will be issued for future trips.
- Seasick: If you think you might get seasick, buy some motion sickness meds before the trip. (recommended)
- Meals: The food on the boat is called grub, so if you want something special or gourmet, you'll have to bring it yourself.
- Dive Sites: The captain will pick the best place to dive based on a lot of things like how visibility, tides, currents, weather and other factors.
- Gratuity: $20-$30 per person is the norm. If you liked the service and the people working on the boat, it's a good idea to give them a bigger than normal tip.
- Equipment: You have to bring all your own diving equipment, and they don't have any extra to rent on the boat .
- Rental: If you need to rent diving equipment, go to a local dive center the day before the trip. California boats never supply any rentals not even tanks or weights.
- Waivers: There will be some mandatory online waivers to fill-out before deparutre, Eco Dive Center will email you a waiver 1 to 3 days prior to your trip please complete ASAP, boat will have waivers to complete on day of travel. You must show proof of certification to on board divemaster.
