Scuba Diving - Snake Island,
Vancouver Island Diving Adventure

Nanaimo has often been referred to as the Whistler of Diving. As a dive destination, Nanaimo has a growing reputation. If you follow the scuba diving scene worldwide, you may have already heard of the heroic accomplishments of the local dive community. A mere 15 minute boat ride from the harbour, you will come across two of the largest and most successful artificial reefs in the world, The Saskatchewan, a 110-metre decommissioned Navy-class destroyer was sunk in 1997 near Snake Island and has since drawn thousand of divers. Then, in 2001, the mammoth Cape Breton was sunk in the immediate vicinity of the Saskatchewan, creating the world's largest diving reef. In addition to the artificial diving reefs, Nanaimo has a plethora of natural dive sites and every service a diver could want.

Dive the HMCS Saskatchewan, HMCS Cape Breton
World`s Largest Diving Reef - Nanaimo, BC

Dive packages: Ask about the fall and winter rates. Discounts are available

Ocean Explorers Diving Adventure and tours is Nanaimo's Oceanside Dive centre bringing you the emerald Sea diving experience. Vancouver island's coastal waters are world renowned for their abundant and diverse marine live. Ocean Explorers offers Custom dive excursions, daily dive charters and night dives.

Complimentary with each dive charter:
Weights, cylinders with air, bottled water, Nanaimo ferry, airport , hotel transfers.

Prices are per person in Canadian dollars and are subject to 5% GST.

You can also explore B.C.'s best artificial reef locale!
HMCS Cape Breton, HMCS Saskatchewan and Rivtow Lion.

For more information on specific dive sites with photos please visit the website at www.oceanexplorersdiving.com. To check availability for diving and rentals please contact Ocean Explorers directly at 1-800-233-4145 or 1-250-753-2055 or you may e-mail a request to oceanex@oceanexplorersdiving.com.

Also available:
Special rates for technical dive charters, nitrox & argon fills, 1/2 price equipment rentals for dive charters:

Equipment rental rates:
(Ask about fall and winter special rates)

Wetsuit $15.
BCD $15.
ADS $15
Mask & Snorkel $ 5.
Fins $ 5.
Weight belt $ 5.
Cylinder with air $10.
Cylinder with nitrox $16.

Payment: 10% deposit on booking, a further 40% due 30 days prior to arrival, full payment is due upon check-in.

Cancellations: Notification received more than 14 days prior to arrival receive credit toward a future booking. Notification received less than 14 days prior to arrival will forfeit entire deposit. No credit will be given for any unused portions of package.