Catalina Scuba Dinving and Snorkeling and Boat Dives from Catalina Divers Supply on Catalina Island in Avalon CA

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GUIDED ACTIVITIES & SCUBA COURSES

CHOOSE YOUR DESIRED ACTIVITY:
NO EXPERIENCE SCUBA, GUIDED SNORKELING, GUIDED SCUBA TOURS,

 SCUBA CERTIFICATION, ADVANCED DIVER COURSE, RESCUE DIVER,

SPECIALTY DIVER, or PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Tour Departure Schedule
ALL GUESTS: CHECK IN at the PIER LOCATION about 20 to 40 minutes prior to departure.
Guided SCUBA:
Depart every 2 hours starting at 8:00 with the last tour at 4:00 (peak season)
Guided SNORKELING: Depart 2:00 or 4:00pm *groups of 5 or more can schedule earlier in the day.

Introductory Dives – No Experience Necessary!

 If you want to go beyond snorkeling this is your chance to explore the ocean from a new perspective. You and your instructor dive together in the  lush Catalina kelp forests at Avalon's Marine Preserve.  If you want to try scuba diving, but never had the time to take a certification class, THIS  DIVE IS FOR YOU!  Since 1964, this Marine Park has offered a safe, convenient, and amazing shore dive. Reservations are highly recommended  as the instructor to student ratio is 1:2; 2 person discount rate available).  You must be 12 years or older, capable of swimming and be in excellent physical condition.  Many medical conditions must be cleared by a physician prior to diving, ask us for details.
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Please call 310.510.0330 or email cds@catalinas.netto secure your reservation!

Guided Snorkel Tours!Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling from Catalina Divers Supply on Catalina Island in Avalon CA

If you can swim you can snorkel! Float effortlessly on the water's surface under the guidance of our experienced Instructors.  Your tour includes  mask/snorkel, fins, wetsuit and fish food (2 person minimum). This is an incredible opportunity to learn the proper usage of your snorkeling equipment, get face to face with fish, lobster, and other beautiful sea life while surrounding yourself in an inspiring kelp forest marine environment! Underwater Cameras available!Download Waiver for Snorkel & Dive tours.


Guided Scuba Tours!

 Make the most of your time on the island, experience a majestic kelp forest shore dive under the guidance of a trained professional.  Our scuba tour Instructors know every detail of the Avalon Dive Park and will make your dive a memorable experience for novice and expert divers alike. Visit  the wrecks, the mini-wall, or just relax and let the fish come to you- boat dives are also available.  We offer refresher dives for those who have not  been submerged for a year or the full SCUBA Tune-Up program.  This is a great opportunity to improve your diving skills and knowledge base.
 Reserve your dive today, call 310.510.0330 or email cds@catalinas.net

Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling from Catalina Divers Supply on Catalina Island in Avalon CAscuba courses: Entry level through rescue diver  & other instructional programs are available.
Our dive classes give you real ocean experience in the clear protected waters of Catalina Island.  Our  Instructors are highly qualified, enthusiastic, and can be depended upon to maintain your safety and develop you diving skills to their full potential.  We make every dive a  fun and enjoyable experience. Let us help you plan and achieve your diving goals.  All dives will be done from shore unless you choose to upgrade by booking a space  on the Scuba Cat – all Catalina Divers' Supply students receive $10 off boat dives!

the first step…Open Water Diver
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

 We offer Open Water Certification through three of the major dive agencies. PADI, NAUI & SSI have a minimum 4 day course requiring about 4-8 training hours a day. So if you want to enjoy some free  vacation time as well, you should plan on staying some extra days. This course includes all the scuba gear you will need, instruction, text workbook, and other materials (except 2 passport photos). No hidden  costs! Upon receipt of your course fee deposit, we will send your instructional materials which you should read before your arrival.  If you have already started your certification process, we can complete your certification referral in as little as 2 days! 

Please call 310.510.0330 to schedule a class that meets your needs!

We suggest an initial investment in your personal equipment for the course i.e. mask & snorkel, fins, gloves, hood, & booties. We stock excellent equipment by Scuba Pro, Sherwood, U.S. Divers, Deep See, Atlan, Aqua Lung & many others; in addition, our prices are competitive and are often more reasonable than other stores. If you choose to purchase any equipment you will receive a course discount of 10% off the retail price. 

CERTIFICATION COURSES AND FEES

Basic - Open Water Diver
Learn to dive on Catalina  Island where all instructional dives take  place in our clear protected waters. *Classes of 1 to 3 persons save  $100 off course fees when you purchase your mask, snorkel and fins with  your student discount.

    Private

$795*

    2 - 3 Persons

$495* per diver

     

 

Open water classes include all books, materials and complete scuba equipment rental.

Advanced Certification
This course can usually be completed in two days with prior study and requires deep and navigation dives. 

    Advance Open Water (Private)

$450

     

 

    Upgrade to a boat dive
    (2 tank trip)

$85 per person add-on

REFERRAL DIVES:
  PRICE Per Dive for any level

$80  PRIVATE 
$60 GROUP

Advance class prices include all materials but, do not include any rental equipment items you might need -a 25% discount on rental gear or 10% off gear purchases is granted to all CDS students.

Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling from Catalina Divers Supply on Catalina Island in Avalon CA

Rescue Certification
This course is an absolute must for you and your buddy!  Increase your dive abilities and confidence.

    Private

$450

    2-6 Persons

$450 per diver

Professional Training
 Dive Master Certification
We offer this course BY RESERVATION ONLY through PADI and NAUI if all prerequisites are met. 
CALL FOR DETAILS 310.510.0330 or emailcds@catlainas.net

Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling from Catalina Divers Supply on Catalina Island in Avalon CA

SPECIALTY DIVER CERTIFICATIONS
 Deep, Dry suit, Hunter, Limited Visibility, Naturalist, Navigation, Night, Photographer, Salvage, Search & Recovery, Videogapher, Wreck Diver and many others! Specialty dives are $80 per dive.  
Reservations are Required call 310.510.0330 for reservations

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Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling from Catalina Divers Supply on Catalina Island in Avalon CA

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Catalina Divers Supply  "on Catalina Island since 1958"

P.O. Box 126, Avalon, CA 90704
Toll Free 800.353.0330 - Phone 310.510.0330 - Fax 310.510.1629