Boat dive
Let’s Dive Howe Sound: Exclusive 2-Tank Boat Charter!
Join International Diving Centre for a premier boat dive excursion in Howe Sound aboard a custom 40-foot dive vessel equipped with a heated cabin, marine toilet, and topside viewing deck. Experience pristine emerald walls, wrecks, and abundant marine life with zero shore-lugging hassles!
Trip includes:
- Strictly capped at 7 divers max for small-group comfort
- Included 2 tanks and lead weights
- Free round-trip shuttle transport from IDC (2865 W Broadway)
- 25% off all gear rentals
- Hot soup and hot beverages during surface interval
- Professional IDC dive guide on site
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Howe Sound 2-Tank Boat Diving Charter
Boat diving in Howe Sound is back! Join International Diving Centre for an exclusive 2-tank boat excursion exploring the pristine marine life, dramatic emerald walls, and rich artificial reefs of Howe Sound. We will be chartering a 40-foot vessel specifically customized from the ground up for Pacific Northwest divers. Spend more time diving and zero time lugging heavy gear down rocky shores!
To ensure maximum comfort on deck, personalized dive guidance, and an uncrowded atmosphere, every charter is strictly capped at a maximum of 7 divers.
Howe Sound Dive Territory
Trip Schedule & Timeline
- 7:00 AM – Meet at International Diving Centre
Gear check, shop shuttle loading, and departure preparation. - 8:00 AM – Arrival at Horseshoe Bay & Vessel Boarding
Arrive at Horseshoe Bay marina, board our chartered 40-foot dive vessel, and set up gear on deck. - 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM – Boat Transit & 2-Tank Guided Dives
Head out to selected Howe Sound dive sites (such as HMCS Annapolis, Boyer Island, or Gambier Island depending on conditions). Complete two guided boat dives with a warm surface interval in the heated cabin. - 2:00 PM – Return to Horseshoe Bay Marina
Docking, gear packing, and shuttle departure back toward Vancouver. - 3:00 PM – Return to Shop
Arrive back at International Diving Centre for gear rinse, air fills, and trip wrap-up.
What is Included
- 2-Tank Boat Charter in Howe Sound (strictly capped at 7 divers)
- Free round-trip shuttle transportation from International Diving Centre
- Two tanks and lead weights provided
- 25% off all IDC gear rentals needed for the trip
- Hot soup and hot drinks served during the surface interval
- Professional IDC dive guide on site and assigned buddy matching
What to Bring
- Warm change of clothes for the post-dive deck transit
- Cold-water diving gear (or reserve 25% off rental gear in advance)
- Personal snacks, lunch, and hydration for the boat
