Diver and orange rockfish in Catalina kelp forest sunlight

Explore Casino Point: Guided Catalina Island Dives & Snorkels

Instructor-led scuba, snorkel tours, DPV adventures, night dives, rentals, and certification options at Casino Point Dive Park.

Featured Trips & Experiences

A full range of guided dives, snorkel tours, specialty excursions, and training options for all skill levels.

Avalon

Sebastian Snorkeling with Diving Catalina’s Power Snorkel EXTREME

Experience the thrill of underwater propulsion with Diving Catalina’s Power Snorkel EXTREME. Glide effortlessly through Catalina Island’s vibrant waters on a high-speed underwater scooter—perfect for all skill levels. Read on to discover how this adventure brings fun and accessibility to Southern California’s marine playground.

Sebastian Snorkeling with Diving Catalina’s Power Snorkel EXTREME

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Avalon, California

Avalon

Scuba Rentals

Discover the vibrant marine life of Avalon with private scuba rentals from Diving Catalina. Perfect for both beginners and experienced divers, this adventure offers a unique underwater experience in California’s clear waters. Keep reading to find out more!

Scuba Rentals

Avalon

Introductory Scuba Dive at Diving Catalina in Avalon

Dive into the vibrant waters of Avalon with Diving Catalina’s beginner-friendly scuba experience at Casino Point Dive Park. Discover colorful marine life and kelp forests in this easy, guided adventure perfect for first-time divers and snorkelers alike.

Introductory Scuba Dive at Diving Catalina in Avalon

Avalon

Snorkeling at Casino Point with Diving Catalina in Avalon

Discover the vibrant marine ecosystems of Catalina Island with Diving Catalina’s guided snorkeling tour at Casino Point. Perfect for all skill levels, this experience offers close encounters with colorful fish, kelp forests, and marine wildlife, all within easy reach from Avalon. Dive into a clean, protected marine park and see why Catalina’s underwater world continues to captivate visitors year after year.

Snorkeling at Casino Point with Diving Catalina in Avalon

Avalon

Water Activities: Night Dive at Catalina Island

Discover Catalina Island’s vibrant nocturnal marine life on a guided night dive. Experience underwater wonders after dark and see marine creatures in their natural night-time routines.

Water Activities: Night Dive at Catalina Island

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Avalon

Water Activities & Diver Propulsion Vehicle Tour at Catalina Island

Dive into Catalina Island’s vibrant marine world with a unique DPV tour that covers more ground in less time. Discover wrecks, kelp forests, and colorful reefs on an adrenaline-packed 2-hour underwater journey.

Water Activities & Diver Propulsion Vehicle Tour at Catalina Island

Los Angeles

Diving Catalina Island Certification with Diving Catalina

Complete your Open Water Diver certification amidst Catalina Island’s stunning waters, guided by expert instructors. Discover vibrant reefs and unforgettable marine life in a two-day learning adventure.

Diving Catalina Island Certification with Diving Catalina

Avalon

Water Activities with Casino Point Divers in Catalina Island

Discover the vibrant marine life of Catalina Island with Casino Point Divers. Whether snorkeling or diving, this site offers unforgettable underwater sights in California’s most accessible marine park.

Water Activities with Casino Point Divers in Catalina Island

Avalon

Refresher Dive Confidence with Diving Catalina in Avalon

Regain your diving confidence with Diving Catalina’s 1-Tank Refresher Dive in Avalon. Perfect for those returning to the sport, this guided session updates your skills and equipment knowledge for safe, enjoyable diving.

Refresher Dive Confidence with Diving Catalina in Avalon

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Avalon

Explore Catalina’s Underwater Wonderland: 1-Tank Guided Kelp Forest Dive

Dive into Catalina Island’s Casino Point Dive Park with expert guides and explore vibrant kelp forests and diverse marine life in California’s first nonprofit underwater park.

Explore Catalina’s Underwater Wonderland: 1-Tank Guided Kelp Forest Dive

Avalon

Dive into Adventure: Catalina’s Open Water Class for Beginners

Unlock the underwater world of Catalina Island with Diving Catalina's Open Water Class. Over three days, beginners aged 12+ earn certification while exploring vibrant kelp forests and marine life near Avalon.

Dive into Adventure: Catalina’s Open Water Class for Beginners

Avalon

Extend Your Ocean Adventures with the Enriched Air Diver Specialty in Avalon, California

Unlock extended dive times and safer underwater exploration with the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course in Avalon, California. Discover how this nitrox training transforms your scuba experience on Santa Catalina Island.

About Diving Catalina

Diving Catalina is a dive operator based on Catalina Island, California, offering guided scuba and snorkeling experiences around Casino Point Dive Park and nearby sites. The company provides a range of services for beginners, certified divers, and certification students, including equipment rentals, introductory dives, guided kelp forest and reef dives, night dives, and specialty excursions using diver propulsion vehicles (DPVs) and power snorkel scooters.

Instructors lead Introductory Scuba Dives and Casino Point Snorkel Tours, introducing guests to vibrant marine life, kelp forests, and the protected, pollution-free waters of California’s first nonprofit underwater park. Referral Dives and Open Water Classes allow divers to complete certification dives on Catalina Island with instruction from agency-affiliated professionals. An Enriched Air Diver specialty course is also offered for certified divers seeking extended bottom time.

Diving Catalina supports returning divers through 1-Tank Refresher Dives to rebuild skills and confidence and provides 1-Tank DPV and 1-Tank Guided Kelp Forest Dives for more expansive underwater exploration. Night Dives showcase nocturnal species and teach night dive techniques, buoyancy, and navigation under instructor supervision. Power Snorkel EXTREME gives snorkelers motorized assistance to cover more distance safely and enjoyably.

All trips emphasize safety, local site knowledge, and equipment access through scuba rentals and guided formats. Divers and snorkelers can expect professionally led outings in a scenic marine environment on Catalina Island, focused on education, wildlife observation, and memorable underwater experiences. Reservations, rental availability, and schedule information are provided directly by Diving Catalina through its booking channels on Catalina Island and staff.

California sea lion swimming underwater off Catalina Island

Bright garibaldi reef fish among rocks at Catalina Island

Diving Catalina — Catalina Island Scuba and Snorkel Trips

Diving Catalina operates guided scuba and snorkeling experiences focused on Casino Point Dive Park and nearby Catalina Island locations. Casino Point is known as California’s first nonprofit underwater park and offers clear water, kelp forests, rocky reefs, and diverse marine life that make it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Top Trips and Search Keywords

Diving Catalina offers a variety of trips that match common search queries and high intent keywords: Catalina Island snorkeling, Casino Point dive park, Catalina diving, DPV dive Catalina, power snorkel Catalina, night dive Casino Point, Open Water referral Catalina, and scuba rentals Catalina Island. Key experiences include:

Introductory Scuba Dive — Beginner friendly, guided 2.5 hour sessions at Casino Point Dive Park with instructor supervision.
Casino Point Snorkel Tour — Instructor led snorkeling to view fish feeding, algae ecosystems, and kelp forests.
Power Snorkel EXTREME — Motorized snorkel scooter experience allowing safe, fast exploration up to 4.5 MPH.
1-Tank Guided Kelp Forest Dive — Expert guided dives through kelp forests and rocky reef habitats.
1-Tank DPV Dive — Diver Propulsion Vehicle dives for extended underwater coverage and exploration of wrecks and kelp beds.
Night Dive — Instructor led night diving focused on navigation, buoyancy, and nocturnal creatures.
Referral Dives / Open Water Class — Certification completion options with agency affiliated instructors on Catalina Island.
Enriched Air Diver Specialty — Specialty training to extend bottom time for qualifying divers.
1-Tank Refresher Dive & Scuba Rentals — Skill refreshers and equipment rental support for returning divers.

Why Casino Point is Ideal for Diving and Snorkeling

Casino Point Dive Park provides protected dive sites, abundant marine life, and accessible entry points, making it suitable for introductory programs and advanced specialty dives alike. Guided formats and agency affiliated instructors help ensure safety, structured training, and local site expertise. These attributes make Casino Point a prominent search target for visitors researching Catalina Island dives and snorkel tours.

Practical SEO Friendly Details

Location: Casino Point, Catalina Island, California
Trip types: Guided dives, snorkel tours, DPV dives, night dives, certification referral dives, specialty courses, equipment rentals
Audience: Beginner snorkelers, new divers completing certification, certified divers seeking DPV or night experiences, vacationers looking for guided marine wildlife encounters

Booking and availability are managed directly through Diving Catalina booking channels. For visitors researching dive operators, emphasizing terms such as Catalina diving, Casino Point snorkeling, DPV dive, and power snorkel will align search intent with available trips. Diving Catalina combines local knowledge, instructor led safety, and a range of experiences to serve diversified diving and snorkeling needs at Casino Point Dive Park on Catalina Island.

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Book a Casino Point Dive or Snorkel Today

Secure a spot on a guided dive, DPV adventure, power snorkel, or certification course at Catalina Island’s premier dive site.