Vancouver Island Adventure
Let’s Dive Vancouver Island: Explore Madrona Point!
This trip is an intensive, one-day immersion into the world’s best cold-water diving environment. The waters of British Columbia are known for a phenomenon called Polar Gigantism, where invertebrates grow to extraordinary sizes due to the cold, nutrient-rich currents.
Trip includes:
- Included 2 tanks and weights
- 25% off rentals
- Professional (PADI) diver on site
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Madrona Point Dive Adventure
Join us for an exciting day trip across the Strait of Georgia to dive Madrona Point, one of Vancouver Island's premier cold-water dive sites! Known for its dramatic rocky reefs, wall drop-offs, and incredible biodiversity, this site offers fantastic opportunities to spot Giant Pacific Octopuses, Wolf Eels, nudibranchs, and abundant marine life. Terry promises a 100% guarantee on seeing Octopus and Wolf Eels as our trip leader!
Led by an experienced instructor, this is a great trip to experience the world-class diving Vancouver Island has to offer.
Trip Schedule & Timeline
- 7:00 AM – Meet at International Diving Centre
Gear check, vehicle loading, and departure prep. - 8:35 AM – BC Ferry Departure (Horseshoe Bay)
Catch the morning sailing over to Departure Bay (Nanaimo). - 11:00 AM – Arrival in Nanaimo & En Route Stop
Arrive in Nanaimo and drive toward Nanoose Bay, making a pit stop for washrooms and refreshments along the way. - 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Arrive at Madrona Point & Back-to-Back Dives
Conduct two guided shore dives with a surface interval. Explore the rocky ledges, reef walls, and marine habitats. Finish up and gear down by 4:00 PM. - 6:20 PM – Return Ferry Departure (Nanaimo)
Depart Departure Bay terminal for Horseshoe Bay. - 9:00 PM – Return to Shop
Arrive back at International Diving Centre for gear wash-down and wrap-up.
What is Included
- Transportation to and from the dive site on Vancouver Island
- Two tanks and weights
- 25% off all gear rentals
- Dive Site Orientation and assigned buddy with proper level
What to Bring
- Change of clothes
- Packed lunch for the dive site (no restaurants nearby)
- Drinks and hydration for the day
