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!
Pricing:
- $179.95 with shuttle transport included (limited spaces available)
- $169.95 without transportation (meet directly at the boat)
Trip includes:
- Strictly capped at 7 divers for transportation option
- Included 2 tanks and lead weights
- Optional round-trip shuttle transport from IDC (2865 W Broadway) – limited seats available!
- 25% off all gear rentals
- Hot soup and hot beverages during surface interval
- Professional IDC dive guide on site
Availability: In Stock
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.
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Certification Level: Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) required.
- Seasonal Drysuit Requirement: For trips during cooler months (October through May), divers must be certified or formally trained in drysuit diving.
Pricing & Options
- $179.95 – With round-trip shuttle transportation included (limited spaces available)
- $169.95 – Without transportation (meet directly at Horseshoe Bay Marina)
Howe Sound Dive Territory
Trip Schedule & Timeline
- 7:00 AM – Optional Shuttle Departure (Meet at IDC)
For shuttle option ($179.95): Meet at International Diving Centre for gear check, shop shuttle loading, and departure preparation. - 8:00 AM – Arrival at Horseshoe Bay & Vessel Boarding
Arrive at Horseshoe Bay marina (or meet us directly if selecting non-transportation option at $169.95), 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 wrap-up at the marina (shuttle option departs back toward Vancouver). - 3:00 PM – Shuttle Return to Shop
Shuttle arrives 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 for transportation option)
- Optional round-trip shuttle transportation from International Diving Centre (limited seats available)
- Two tanks and lead weights provided for shuttle transportation option
- 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
- Please note: For the non-transportation option, you will need to bring your own tanks and weights directly to the boat, as we are unable to transport tanks to the dive site for non-shuttle participants.
What to Bring
- Warm change of clothes for the post-dive deck transit
- Cold-water diving gear (drysuit certification required for October–May charters; reserve 25% off rental gear in advance)
- Personal snacks, lunch, and hydration for the boat
