Looking for Dive Buddy Catalina Sat Sep 13

[KevinA]

I have trip planned to take the express ferry over to Catalina this Saturday. The person that was originally going with me is cancelling due to a last minute business trip. It's my first time there, so I was thinking about hiring one of the local guides at the dive shops for the tour in the park. I'd like to do a few dives that day if anyone else is interested in connecting. Please feel free to post/PM.

Kevin

 

[drbill]

I would definitely consider hiring a guide from Catalina Divers Supply, Scuba Luv or Dive Catalina. Although Casino Point is a pretty safe place to dive, I don't think you are ready for solo given the number of dives. You may be able to pick up a buddy there, but better to make firm arrangements ahead of time. I generally don't dive during the day this time of year and focus on night diving to avoid the crowds of poorly supervised snorkelers.

 

[KevinA]

Thanks, DrBill. I'm definitely not considering solo dives. I was planning on doing a guided tour in the morning and if I could find a dive buddy to do an additional dive or two, I'd consider that after the guided tour.