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Catalina Snorkel & Scuba

400 Pebble Beach Rd, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
(310) 510-8558
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Ranked #11 of 44 activities in Avalon
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Catalina Snorkel & Scuba is your gateway to underwater diving adventure in the waters off Catalina Island. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of... more » Owner description: Catalina Snorkel & Scuba is your gateway to underwater diving adventure in the waters off Catalina Island. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of fun or a lifetime of marine experiences, our professional staff will help you and your family design a diving adventure for everyone. Catalina Snorkel and Scuba welcomes divers of all experience levels. Whether diving is like second nature to you, or the largest body of water you’ve ever been in is a public pool, you’ll feel comfortable diving and snorkeling with the pros at Catalina Snorkel and Scuba. When you make your reservation with us, you can rest assured you’re in good hands! « less
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My husband and I went to Catalina Island for the first time on Wed., April 11th. We had Groupons for the power snorkeling tour with Catalina Snorkel and Scuba at the Casino Point Underwater Dive Park and a trip to the island on the Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach. I was a little anxious about the snorkeling, as it had... More

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pmahowald
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We had a wonderful experience on our recent snorkel trip. The other four people in our group cancelled so it was just me and my husband. I thought they would cancel but instead they gave us a wonderful experience!! Thanks guys loved it!!

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Monmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Attentive hosts David and Paul helped to make this experience a wonderful afternoon of underwater discovery. A few in our party had little if any previous experience but were soon confident to step into this new world. The fish and corral were fantastic and the feeding session was awesome. For the money $90 was well worth paying.

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Houston, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

I scheduled a dive with Catalina Snorkel and Scuba to dive a kelp bed. I checked-in and waited a long time to get my rental equipment. The rental equipment was worn and not a good fit. I was not the only diver to have this problem. The dive itself was a shore dive to Casino Reef. There must have been... More

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Redondo Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

Our organization has booked an annual snorkeling trip with Catalina Snorkel and Scuba for the past 4 years. We have never been disappointed! The owner and staff are so efficient even while handling a large group (we were almost 50). They are understanding and accommodate all of our requests as we are bringing children and teens with special needs. The... More

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

The two dives that I did with my teenage son and Diver Dave was the highlight of my recent Catalina vacation! Though I have a C-card, it'd been a while since I'd been diving and Dave quickly convinced me to do an introductory dive together with my son. On the morning of our dive, Dave wasted no time in getting... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

I recently went to Catalina to dive. After doing some research, I decided to head out with Diver Dave at Catalina Snorkel and Scuba. I was a little apprehensive because I have very little experience since I got my certification and have only dived in warm water. I quickly realized I had nothing to worry about! He was extremely professional... More

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Laguna Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

My son and I had a great dive experience with Diver Dave. It was our first time and I was very nervous. Dave is very personable and friendly but he takes your safety seriously. We spent some time going over the equipment and how to properly use them. The day was sunny and bright and the water so so clear.... More

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Dominical, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012 via mobile

We met Diver Dave at his office near Lovers Cove for an 8am dive. This was my first dive in California and I was a bit hesitant due to the water temp but He put us at ease and fitted us with all the required gear. He was prepared, professional and knowledgeable of the area. He pointed out sharks, eels,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012

Our guide (Dave) was amazing. We saw tons of wildlife including a jellyfish and even a lobster! FYI: this tour is "GoPro Friendly!" He let us barrow a pole that we were able to clip our GoPro right into and we were able to capture "The Frenzy!" Overall it was a time and we look forward to the SCUBA DIVE... More

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