Guided boat diving in the Indian Arm
Indian Arm diving via boat lets you explore British Columbia’s waters beyond the standard shore diving sites by venturing into the waters north of Vancouver. Discover incredible marine life, sponge reefs, walls, rocky reefs, pinnacles, rock overhangs and ship wrecks. Join Olivia’s Reef for unforgettable boat dive adventures.
Scuba Diving in the Indian Arm
Explore the scenic waters of the Indian Arm.
Indian Arm is a steep-sided glacial fjord in southwestern British Columbia. Formed during the last Ice Age, it extends due north from Burrard Inlet. Steps away from Vancouver, this rugged coastline boasts some of the best diving in the area. Sheltered from large storms these waters are often calm and crystal clear during the winter making them ideal for exploring in the cooler months.
Exploring the waters around Vancouver by boat opens the door to many different dive sites not accessible by land, and often with better visibility.
Indian Arm Boat Dive Itinerary:
Charter from North Vancouver
- 8:00am Meet at Cates Park
- Meet at Cates park dock/boat launch
- Please arrive as early as possible to start loading the boat.
- 8:30am – Departure from the dock
- The boat departs at 8:30am.
- Please make sure that all gear is loaded and set on board before taking off.
- 2 x Guided boat dives
- We’ll have an hour longer surface interval between dives
- Warm drink, soup or snacks
- 3:00pm – Arrive back at Cates Park
- We will arrive back at Cates Park 3:00pm
- Unload our gear from the boat
Whats Included with Your Indian Arm Boat Dives:
- A Padi Dive Master or Instructor to assist you with planning your dives and brief the different sites
- 2 Guided boat dives at two of over 15 different sites. Sites are picked based on conditions and diver experience levels
- Hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup during our surface interval.
- Boat transportation from North Vancouver to and from the dive sites.
Monthly Boat Dives around Vancouver
Clear water, beautiful views and great diving!
Indian Arm boat dives offer a chance to switch up your diving routine and explore new and exciting sites! Know for having calm waters and great viz in the cooler months, its a great haven from the winter winds and storms. Observe different species that can’t often be found at the local Vancouver shore diving sites. With expert knowledge both above and below the water, you’re sure to have a thrilling, fun, and informative experience with every boat diving trip you take!
Why join an Olivia’s Reef Indian Arm Boat Dive
We dive these sites every month!
With an intimate knowledge of these dives sites and the animals that can be found in Indian Arm, you’ll get first hand accounts of different areas. We provide detail site briefings before every dive, giving you a clear picture of wheat to expect. We do our best to help ensure everyone is safe, enjoys their dives and has loads of fun.
During your Indian Arm Boat Diving trip, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the local environment and ecosystems. Observe and identify animals while diving various sites. Expert guides will point out both large and small animals throughout your dives. They’ll offer tips for identifying various species as well as how different seasons may affect what types of animals you’re likely to see.
