Vancouver Dive Charter Boat Operator for Diving in Vancouver and Howe Sound
These guys have been offering Vancouver scuba diving charters in the Howe Sound area near Vancouver for many years, and offer very good service, several great dive boats, and a very experienced and friendly crew. While many people love to shore dive in some of our dive sites near Vancouver, getting out in a warm, heated dive boat year-round in Howe Sound is the way we like to dive! As part of your scuba diving vacation in the Vancouver area of British Columbia, we can help hook you up for some great Vancouver area boat dives with them. Interested in Vancouver based private dive lessons - we have the instructor for you? Looking for private dive instruction on the Sunshine Coast? Looking for a list of Vancouver dive stores to rent or buy your scuba gear or to get your air fills?
The Sea Dragon Dive Charter Boat The Sea Dragon is considered to be the finest dive charter boat in the Vancouver area, and for good reason - It was custom designed by divers, for divers.
Sea Dragon Charters caters to all types of divers - from new Open Water Certified divers to expert divers and instructors. It is moored in the scenic village of Horseshoe Bay, about 20-30 minutes north of Vancouver.
The Sea Dragon dive boat features: 37 foot aluminum Alwest customized for dive charters Standing tank racks for easy donning of equipment Walk-through transom for easy entries and exits Dive ladder for easy boarding Trail and tag lines to be used in case of current On-board compressor to fill tanks between dives Spacious decks Roomy interior for warmth between dives in winter On board head, first aid, oxygen, VHF, GPS, stereo, heater Hot and cold running water 16 person emergency life raft Fire safety equipment CSI inspected
Diving Howe Sound - near Vancouver British Columbia With Sea Dragon, you can book on as an individual diver, or we can help book your dive group for a dive trip, which usually averages about 4-5 hours.
If you just want to charter a sight-seeing or a snorkeling tour, that can be arranged as well. The scuba diving with this Vancouver dive charter operator is primarily in the Howe Sound area of the lower mainland, close to Vancouver. Howe Sound is where the former HMCS Annapolis is scheduled to be sunk in 2010 as Vancouver's newest and closest artificial reef. Some of the best Howe Sound dive sites this Vancouver dive charter operator visits include: Worlcombe Island Bird Islet Boyer Island Gambier Island Bowen Island Passage Island
Above the surface you may see bald eagles on the way out to the dive sites, and you may even be lucky enough to have a seal or sealion come play with you, or view a nearby whale. They can also arrange a Vancouver dive buddy for you based on experience, or have one of their experienced Dive masters accompany you on your Howe Sound dives. Sea Dragon Charters is a full service Vancouver dive charter boat so please dont hesitate to contact us if you have questions or specific requests of them, and we will pass them along. Coffee, hot chocolate, and light snacks are also provided for your dive trip. And did we say the boat was heated and warm!?
To arrange your Best Vancouver area boat dives...Sea Dragon Charters operates year-round, depending on weather and demand, so you will need to plan ahead to ensure they can take you out on the days you wish to dive in Vancouver.For more information about booking a Vancouver dive charter, complete the form below and they'll be in touch.
You can have a quick preview of your Sea Dragon diving near Vancouver adventure with this Youtube video: Contact us today to book your Vancouver boat dive(s). Return to Best Scuba Diving Vacations in British Columbia. Return to Lower Mainland Dive Charter Operators.
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Our preferred Vancouver dive charter operator is Sea Dragon Charters.
These Vancouver area dive sites may include sights of Giant Pacific octopus, many types of crabs including Puget Sound King Crabs, wolf eels, nudibranchs, a wide variety of starfish, game fish, and beautiful bizarre fish such as the decorated warbonnet and the grunt sculpin.
