Scuba diving San Diego by boat, with all the creature comforts. Heated shower, hot soup, warm crew.
Set sail from the closest commercial dock to the ocean with our friendly, safety-first crew. Whether you're avoiding shore dives or seeking a community-focused, cost-effective dive, we got you covered: scuba diving San Diego with us brings all the warmth you need for cold-water dives. Enjoy weekly trips to Wreck Alley, La Jolla Ecological Reserve, Point Loma giant kelp forest, and the sea lion-filled Coronado Islands.
Included
Self-guided dives, tour guide optional.
Advanced certification required on some trips.
Complimentary tanks vary (AL80 or LP Steel 85).
Ammenities
Price (per diver)
$165 - $315ย (public trip)
$88 - $233ย (private charter)
All fees included
Solo, freedivers, and non-divers welcome
CREW-RIER SERVICE: We'll help you with your gear, proper weighting, yolk and DIN valves, and pairing you up with a buddy
WELCOME TO BRING: Personal tanks (fills up to 3000psi), CCRs, doubles, scooters, camera gear, backpacks, extra snacks
ADD-ONS AT CHECKOUT: Tour guides, 7mm wetsuits, rental gear, Nitrox tanks, GoPro rental
Scuba Diving San Diego Hot Highlights
Lobster Season
Point Loma Kelp/La Jolla Reefs
We look for fisherman lobster traps around our favorite kelp and reef dive sites, then we drop you as close as we can to the action.
$175/diver (2 dives)
Requires game bag, gauge, CA fishing license, and lobster report card
Sea Lion Season
Coronado Islands, Mexico
Our favorite time of the year is here: world-class sea lion diving at the islands. The pups are now curious tweens ready to check you out!
$315/diver (3 dives)
Requires valid passport
- Lobster Shack < 60 ft
- Middle Grounds < 60 ft
- Keyhole < 60 ft
- Toilet Bowl < 60ft
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Crew tip: The best time to visit the islands is from September through December when sea lion diving is world-class!
- Kelp Beds < 60 ft
- Ancient Cliffs 65 - 100 ft
- Train Wheels 65 - 100 ft
๐จ๐ผโโ๏ธ Crew tip: Point Loma is home to prime sevengill shark diving from February through May, and lobster diving from October through March.
- HMCS Yukon 60 - 100 ft
- Ruby E. 65 - 80 ft
- El Rey 65 - 80 ft
- Old Ingraham 60 ft
๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ Crew tip: The HMCS Yukon, our top wreck choice, is the largest and most advanced wreck we visit (bring lights for a top-notch experience).
- Kelp Beds/Reefs < 60 ft
- Pinnacles 60 - 90 ft
- Scripps Canyon 70 - 130 ft
๐ฉ๐พโโ๏ธ Crew tip: Diving La Jolla by boat is so different! It's effortless, less crowded, and goes way beyond La Jolla Coves and La Jolla Shores.
All in one Mission Bay shop
Check-in, rental gear fitting, boat boarding
We'll keep you safe
Crew trained with quarterly drills and safety debriefs
We'll treat you right
Kindness is contagiousย is our life and work essence
We'll make it easy
Help with gear, tanks, weights, and finding a buddy
Public Trip Schedule
OPEN WATER SITES
Mexico: Coronado Islands (3 dives)
Point Loma: Kelp Forest (2 dives)
La Jolla: Reefs (2 dives)
Shallow Kelp & Wreck (2 dives)
ADVANCED/DEEP SITES
Wreck Alley: Yukon + Ruby E. (2 dives)
Wreck Alley: Yukon + El Rey (2 dives)
Wreck Alley: Yukon Double Dip (2 dives)
Point Loma: Ancient Cliffs (2 dives)
La Jolla: Rocks & Pinnacles (2 dives)
La Jolla: Scripps Canyon (2 dives)
LOBSTER SEASON
Sep 27, 2024 - Mar 19, 2025
MULTIDAY 10% off, only pay for 1 day of gear contact us
MEMBERSHIP 25% off public dive trips, 1 year enroll
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Public trips: Full refund up to 7 days
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