Catalina Island Dive Packages

[Bubble Maker]

We are thinkig of visiting the Island in February 2008. I have heard that there are dive packages available that include hotel, transport to/from the Island, and a 2 tank boat dive. Does anyone know anything about these? The info I found was not very comprehensive. Thanks

 

[Ted S]

Many of the hotels on Catalina will bundle the boat + transportation + hotel room for you. We use the Seaport Village 3 times a year in conjunction with the wrinkles dives which include everything besides diving. It's a good hotel and their very friendly. I'd suggest you give them a call, mention ScubaBoard and see what they can do for you.

For boats, there's only a few options on the island and if you call them directly, they may be able to get you a package with the hotel as well.

Catalina Diver Supply

Scuba Luv / King Neptune

 

[Jim Ernst]

Shannon and I went through Catalina Scuba-luv, Dr bill hewre on the board also goes out with them and we had a great time and were well taken care of by them!!

I recmend them!

 

[Codyjp]

This Dr. Bill character that is referred to in the previous post might know something or another about Catalina...

You may try this page it is flash so good luck... http://catalina.com/main.html

 

[drbill]

Certainly SCUBA Luv (my LDS) wil be happy to set up a dive package for you. Check their website at www.scubaluv.biz. In fairness, Catalina Divers Supply can also create packages. However, in my opinion their boat is an open deck boat which makes for chilly winter diving whereas SCUBA Luv's King Neptune has a heated salon to keep toasty in.

 

[D_B]

I second the opinion about Seaport Village Inn, you won't find anyplace that does so much for you, that's more diver friendly, hauling your gear to the dive park or boats, or that gives such a great discount to ScubaBoard members ...

Seaport Village Inn ... ask Raul what he can do for you (remember to mention SB) ... http://www.catalinacatalina.com/

Catalina Info. sticky thread ... http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=85342

and I have no experience with Catalina Divers Supply , but I would go with DrBill's suggestion about Scuba Luv and the heated area for a possibly chilly February surface interval

 

[Bubble Maker]

Thanks for the leads. I will follow up on them and hopefully surprise my hubby for Valentines.

 

[Jim Ernst]

This Dr. Bill character that is referred to in the previous post might know something or another about Catalina...

You may try this page it is flash so good luck... http://catalina.com/main.html

DR Bill ... Is a long time resident and a marine bio tech. And knows all of Catalina better then anyone I can think of ...,

Bill knows all of the in's and outs of Catalina.. Talk to him he knows what there is and can give you very good advise.

Shannon and I had a great time with DR Bill and Catalina Scuba Luv!!

 

[drbill]

Thanks, Jim... the check is in the mail!

 

[D_B]

DR Bill ... Is a long time resident and a marine bio tech. And knows all of Catalina better then anyone I can think of ...,

Bill knows all of the in's and outs of Catalina.. Talk to him he knows what there is and can give you very good advise.

Shannon and I had a great time with DR Bill and Catalina Scuba Luv!!

Ask him about Karaoke