Come dive and explore Channel Islands National Park August 5 - 11, 2024.

Divers, Snorkelers, and Non-divers all welcome. This is the prime season for diving and snorkeling with the best water conditions of the whole year. 

• It is not unusual to spot sea lions, seals, lobsters, bat rays, horn sharks, moray eels, and occasionally giant black sea bass as well as blacksmith perch, sardines, mackerel, anchovies, and other small schooling fish. 
• On the surface its common to see dolphins and whales. 

Whats included:

- Three daily boat trips with 3 one-tank dives or snorkels (depending on option) per day for 3 days August 6, 7 & 8

• Meals, drinks, and snacks are included!
  • Smell the smoke? That’s the charcoal barbecues grilling chicken and tri-tip for lunch.
• 80cf Aluminum scuba tanks and weights: Optional 100cf or 120cf steel tank upgrade
• Hot tub and and hot howers on board

- Channel Islands shuttle day trip for hiking/sight seeing on August 10. (no snacks or drinks included)

What is the Boat like?

• 85-foot aluminum hull dive boat.
• Individual dive stations for every diver.
• Wide aisles, plenty of deck room.
• Air fills are included. Tanks are filled at your dive station.
• A giant sundeck with plenty of seating.
• Three showers with hot water available on the boat
• Freshwater hot tub with seating for eight
• A camera rinse tank, table space, and abundant outlets for charging batteries.
• Galley seats 32.
• Imported, domestic, and craft beer is available after diving (not included).
• Boat is equipped with Wifi

The Dives / Snorkel:

• 3 daily dives around the various islands of the Channel Islands National Park.
• Each site will have a briefing about the site informing divers best way to dive it. 
• Most dives are near the island in depths from just a few feet up to about 50 feet. It is possible to do deeper dives but not required.
• The bottom is rocky reef and sand. Some spots offer kelp forests, walls, and pinnacles.
• Hundreds of plants and small animals share the reefs with many varieties of fish including kelp bass, sheepshead, and garibaldi.
• It is not unusual to spot sea lions, seals, lobsters, bat rays, horn sharks, moray eels, and occasionally giant black sea bass as well as blacksmith perch, sardines, mackerel, anchovies, and other small schooling fish. 
• On the surface its common to see dolphins and whales. 

The entire north side of Anacapa Island is a marine protected area where hunting and fishing are not allowed. This makes Anacapa a favorite dive destination because there is so much life. Most of the day trips include dives both in and out of the reserves.

What Is A Kelp Forest?

Kelp is a type of seaweed or marine algae that attaches holdfasts (root-like structures) to anchor itself to the rocky seafloor and grows toward the water’s surface. Some species can reach heights underwater of 150 feet and can even grow up to 18 inches per day!

There are more than 1,000 species of marine plants and animals that call the kelp forests their home. Not only does the thick kelp canopy act as a shelter from predators, it also protects creatures during storms because the kelp helps weaken currents and waves. While kelp can live up to seven years, the weather plays an important factor since strong winter storms can easily uproot it and wash it ashore.

For many scuba divers and underwater photographers, these kelp forests are known as favorite destinations that offer opportunities to observe the unique collection of marine life found only at the Channel Islands.

Available options:

- Diver rental packages: Basic or Full rental packages. The boat will load and take the gear for you every day if you rent. 

-Snorkel Rental Package

- August 9th extra dive day for advanced divers or above. This will lead out to a deeper location that is a little further away on the islands. Only 8 spots available

Cancellation Policy:

All Cancellations must be made in writing and confirmed by MSC staff. All cancellations must be made by June 24, 2024 for a full refund. Any Cancellations made between June 25, 2024 and July 15 2024 will recieve 75% refund. Any Cancellations made after July 15 2024 will recieve no refund. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance is not included in the trip booking.