Madrona Point
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
Availability: Contact us for booking information
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
