Catalina Island, CA

Included:

• Roundtrip ferry transfer

• 4 nights at historic hotel

• Briefing of island history and kelp ecosystem

• 2 days of guided shore diving & freediving instruction (line dives & fun dives)

• Open Water Certification (if needed)

• 1 day of boat diving (includes lunch / beverages)

• Professional dive photos

Not Included:

• Roundtrip airfare to Long Beach, CA

• Airport transfer to/from ferry terminal

• Meals and drinks not listed above

• Gratuities for boat crew

• Personal freediving gear

• Dive Accident Insurance (required)

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Around the town of Avalon:
Shops, restaurants, hikes, and beaches are all within walking distance of the hotel.
Weather conditions are typically mid-70s during the day, dropping to low 60s at night.

Diving Conditions:
Seasonal average water temperature of 68-70°F
Visibility ranges from 10m-20m
Rich biodiversity in the kelp forests. Common wildlife sightings include garibaldi, lobsters, abalone, giant sea bass, bat rays, octopuses, sea lions, harbor seals, and even dolphins!

$1,195 shared room
$1,695 private room

Payment schedule:
$350 non-refundable deposit at time of registration.
Remaining balance due September 14.

Open to all experience levels!

For Freediver or Advanced Freediver students, classroom/pool requirements must be completed before the trip.

This is a great trip for friends and family to join! Ask about the ‘non-diver’ rate when registering.

Standard Freediving Gear:
- Mask & Snorkel
- Full-foot freediving or snorkeling fins
- Rubber weightbelt
- Dive bag

Trip Specific Gear:
- 5mm open-cell freediving wetsuit
- Freediving Lanyard
- Neoprene Socks
- 6-10lbs lead weight (rentals possible)