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Train with a full-face mask on Catalina Island and learn cold-water, scientific, and public-safety diving skills in kelp forests and shore-access reefs. This eight-hour course at Catalina Divers Supply is ideal for Open Water divers age 12+ ready to extend their season and skill set.
Catalina Divers Supply is a full-service dive center located in Avalon, California, serving visitors and local divers on Santa Catalina Island. The operation offers a broad range of scuba and snorkeling experiences, from the beginner Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program to advanced PADI specialty courses such as Night Diver, Deep Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Underwater Digital Photographer.
The business runs boat dives on the Scuba Cat, including a popular two-tank unguided Scuba Cat Boat Dives option that provides access to Catalina's reefs with gear rinse and hot showers. Guided scuba dive options focus on Casino Point Park and the island's vibrant kelp forests, where divers can encounter a diverse marine community. Guided snorkeling trips require no boat and let participants swim among garibaldi, bat rays, and giant sea bass in a protected marine preserve.
Equipment needs are met through Individual Scuba Gear Rentals offered a la carte—masks, fins, wetsuits, and more are available to rent or purchase. Wildlife-focused outings include two-hour Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Trips to observe dolphins, whales, seals, and seabirds along Catalina's coastline. Training programs follow PADI course structures and include multi-day formats for specialties that require multiple dives.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Catalina Divers Supply presents clear trip descriptions, accessible rentals, and a range of guided and unguided options suited to beginners through advanced divers. These verifiable services and course offerings make it straightforward for visitors to plan safe, well-supported dives and marine wildlife excursions in Avalon. Online booking and local pickup available.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
On Santa Catalina Island
Two-tank dives and wildlife cruises
Specialty courses with multi-day formats
Options for beginners to advanced
Open the individual experience guide to confirm current availability, pricing, policies, conditions, and inclusions before booking.
The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
A glimpse into the experiences, natural landscapes, and adventures waiting on your next trip.
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Catalina Divers Supply offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Book a Discover Scuba, Scuba Cat two-tank dive, guided snorkel, or PADI specialty course — reserve online or confirm availability in Avalon.
water-activities · Avalon
Rent or buy masks, fins, and wetsuits from Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon and slip straight into Catalina’s kelp forests. Short rentals and multiday options, plus on-site advice, make it easy for beginners and experienced snorkelers to explore the island’s nearshore reefs.
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Add a professional underwater photographer to your Catalina outing and come away with gallery-quality images of kelp forests, Garibaldi, and candid diver portraits. Perfect for snorkelers and divers who want usable, shareable photos without the editing hassle.
water-activities · Avalon
Skip hauling gear and get straight to exploring Catalina’s kelp forests. Catalina Divers Supply rents masks, fins, wetsuits, and fish ID cards by the day so you can spend less time packing and more time underwater around Avalon.
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Train, lead, and launch your underwater career off Avalon with a three-month PADI® Divemaster at Catalina Divers Supply. Learn advanced rescue, navigation, and supervision skills in kelp forests and rocky reefs while gaining real-world experience employers want.
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Drop into Avalon’s Casino Dive Park after sunset and watch the kelp forest come to life. Night Dives by Catalina Divers Supply offer shore-based encounters with octopus, lobsters, and moray eels—no boat required.
water-activities · Avalon
Sharpen your underwater compass skills with a PADI Underwater Navigator specialty taught from Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon. In a single, focused day you’ll translate classroom navigation theory into three practical dives among kelp forests and volcanic reef features.
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Step aboard the Scrambler in Avalon for two guided, small-boat dives along Catalina Island’s kelp-strewn coast. Perfect for certified divers who want clear water, tight groups, and deliberately chosen sites.
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Try the Avelo open-circuit system on a three-day dive package out of Avalon, Catalina Island. Two guided dives, gear rental, and eLearning make this a practical way to test neutral-buoyancy tech among kelp forests and rocky reefs.
water-activities · Avalon
Rent a full snorkel set from Catalina Divers Supply and get straight into Avalon’s kelp forests without hauling gear. High-quality masks, fins, wetsuits and fish ID cards make it easy for beginners and experienced swimmers to explore Casino Point and nearby coves.
boat-charters · Avalon
Set sail from Avalon aboard the Scuba Cat for a focused two-hour wildlife cruise. Spot dolphins year-round, watch for winter gray whales and summer blue whales, and learn about Catalina’s kelp forests from knowledgeable crew.
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Turn post-dive guesswork into field notes. This two-dive PADI AWARE specialty out of Catalina Divers Supply teaches you to identify Southern California reef fish families and sharpen observation skills for every dive.
boat-charters · Avalon
Board the Scuba Cat at Catalina Divers Supply for a five-hour, two-tank unguided dive from Avalon. Perfect for certified divers, photographers, and mixed groups who want direct access to Catalina’s kelp forests and reef life.
water-activities · Avalon
Try scuba for the first time in Catalina's protected Casino Dive Park. Guided by instructors from Catalina Divers Supply, this three-hour intro offers kelp forest dives and close encounters with colorful fish—no certification required.
water-activities · Avalon
Rent full snorkel kits from Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon and slip straight into Catalina’s kelp forests and rocky reefs. Short rentals or multiday options make it easy to explore Lovers Cove, Casino Point, and sheltered coves with reliable gear and local advice.
water-activities · Avalon
Spend a full day diving Casino Point on Catalina Island with ferry transport, full rental gear, unlimited air fills, and a Lobster Trap lunch included. This one-stop package removes logistics so you can focus on kelp forests, Garibaldi, and shore-access reef dives.
water-activities · Avalon
Explore Catalina’s famous kelp forest on a two-hour guided dive with Avelo-certified instructors. Meet at Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon, rent any gear you need, and experience Casino Dive Park’s rocky reefs, Garibaldi, and dramatic kelp canopy.
water-activities · Avalon
Discover scuba with the PADI Open Water Diver course at Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon. Learn core skills in the pool, then explore kelp forests and rocky reefs on guided open-water dives—ideal for first-time divers (ages 10+).
water-activities · Avalon
Breathe underwater for the first time in Catalina’s clear, kelp-draped reefs with Try Avelo—an easy, two-hour guided dive that includes all gear. Meet at Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon and sample southern California diving without committing to certification.
water-activities · Avalon
Skip the lug and get straight to the water: Catalina Divers Supply outfits snorkelers and shallow divers with full sets for 1–4 day rentals. Quality gear, local fit checks, and shop advice make exploring Avalon’s kelp forests and rocky reefs simpler and safer.
water-activities · Avalon
Swap heavy tanks for a Jetpack and Hydrotank on Catalina Island. This two-day Avelo experience in Avalon delivers perfect neutral buoyancy, lighter gear, and guided dives through kelp forests and rocky reefs—ideal for certified divers and underwater photographers.
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Extend your dives around Avalon: a focused three-hour PADI Enriched Air course at Catalina Divers Supply that teaches nitrox analysis, oxygen limits, and dive planning so you can stay down longer in Catalina’s kelp forests and rocky reefs.
water-activities · Avalon
Ready to step beyond buddy diving? This Self-Reliant Diver Specialty course in Avalon, California trains experienced divers to plan and execute independent dives in Catalina’s kelp forests—three supervised dives plus classroom work in a single, focused day.
water-activities · Avalon
Explore Avalon’s kelp forests and bright Garibaldi with a compact Snorkel Combo from Catalina Divers Supply. Short rentals at the Catalina Casino or Pleasure Pier make it easy to get in the water on ferry day.
water-activities · Avalon
Learn safe wreck-penetration, navigation, and mapping during a focused two-day PADI Wreck Diver course out of Avalon. This hands-on specialty sharpens skills while diving Catalina’s kelp-lined reefs and historic wrecks.
water-activities · Avalon
Learn to dive dry with Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon and push your diving season into cooler months. This three-dive specialty teaches drysuit control, buoyancy skills, and field repairs so you can comfortably explore Catalina’s kelp forests and rocky reefs year-round.
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Float through Catalina’s famous kelp forest at Casino Point and meet garibaldi, kelp bass, bat rays, and possibly a giant black sea bass—all from shore. This two-hour guided snorkel is a short, educational marine encounter perfect for families and curious naturalists visiting Avalon.
water-activities · Avalon
Dive beneath Avalon’s harbor into Casino Point’s towering kelp and meet 800+ species on a two-hour guided dive with Catalina Divers Supply. Perfect for certified divers seeking a focused, wildlife-rich experience with a local divemaster.
water-activities · Avalon
Train to 130 feet off Catalina with local instructors at Catalina Divers Supply. This two-day PADI Deep Diver Specialty blends e-learning and focused in-water dives so you can explore wrecks and sponge walls with confidence.
water-activities · Avalon
See Catalina’s reefs the way few do: under a canopy of kelp and torchlight. This PADI Night Diver course in Avalon teaches three certified night dives and night-specific skills over two to three days.
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Turn routine dives into striking images on this PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course out of Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon. Learn camera basics, buoyancy-driven composition, and strobe placement across two guided dives.
water-activities · Avalon
Try radical scuba tech in a single day off Avalon. The Avelo 1 Day RAD Course compresses eLearning, gear familiarization, and two open-water dives into a scenic, efficient eight-hour experience on Catalina Island.
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Turn two dives into an exploration sprint: learn to pilot an underwater scooter off Avalon and open new routes through Catalina’s kelp forests and rocky reefs. This full‑day DPV Specialty is ideal for certified divers who want to cover ground, conserve air and try a high‑fun skill upgrade.
others · Avalon
A focused, four‑hour Emergency First Response (EFR) course at Catalina Divers Supply in Avalon teaches hands‑on life‑saving skills—CPR, airway management, bleeding control—designed for island residents, boaters and visiting outdoor enthusiasts. Learn practical techniques you can use until professional help arrives.
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Extend your bottom time at Casino Point Underwater Park with a guided Add On 2nd Tank from Catalina Divers Supply—perfect for photographers and divers who want more time in Catalina’s kelp forests and to see the park’s 800+ species.
water-activities · Avalon
Get fitted at Catalina Divers Supply in the Catalina Casino Building and head into Avalon's kelp forests with a full set of snorkeling gear for 1–4 day rentals. Perfect for beginners and experienced snorkelers who want flexible access to the island's reefs and marine reserve.
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Sharpen your boat diving skills with two instructor-led dives off Avalon’s Green Pleasure Pier. Learn SMB deployment, boat etiquette, and practical procedures in an eight-hour PADI Boat Diver course taught by Catalina Divers Supply.
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Brush off the rust and get back in the water with a focused, three-hour SCUBA refresher at Catalina Divers Supply. This hands-on session at Casino Park Dive Center refreshes skills, runs confined drills, and finishes with a guided dive in Avalon’s kelp-lined reefs.
water-activities · Avalon
Gear up at Catalina Divers Supply and get into Avalon’s kelp forests faster: deluxe rental kits include masks, fins, wetsuits, and a dive computer console. Whether you’re new to snorkeling or arranging multi-day dives, this convenient rental service at the Catalina Casino Building and Pleasure Pier makes exploring Catalina’s marine life simple and safe.
water-activities · Avalon
Sharpen your trim and breathing in two focused dives off Avalon with the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty. Learn precise weight, hover, and finning techniques in Catalina’s kelp forests to extend bottom time and improve underwater photos.
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Upgrade your diving on Catalina Island with a two-day PADI Sidemount specialty. Learn to manage twin cylinders in Avalon’s kelp forests and rocky reefs for more comfort, better trim, and longer dives.
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