SCUBA DIVING & FREEDIVING

Howe Sound, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is the southernmost fjord in North America. Surrounded by dramatic peaks that rise straight from the ocean, it’s Vancouver’s gateway to scuba diving, free-diving, and a wide variety of outdoor adventures.

Dive into a world of vibrant marine life, unique sponge bioherms, dramatic walls and reefs, rocky pinnacles, overhangs, and the famous HMCS Annapolis artificial reef. This is your chance to explore it all. Check out the dive site map below.

Exploring by boat unlocks access to many remote dive locations with often superior visibility—far beyond what’s reachable from shore.

We welcome certified divers of all experience levels and provide a full range of gear rentals to support your underwater journey.

What is included

You’ll love our complimentary soups, and snacks available onboard.

We also have complimentary water, coffee, hot chocolate and tea to keep you hydrated. Please bring your own water bottle to help reduce waste.

Important notes

Our tours and rentals regularly sell out. To get your preferred choice and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.

Scuba Diving Sites

8 Am Meeting at the Horseshoe Bay Public Dock

• Please arrive as early as possible especially if you are renting gear to have ample time to get the proper fitting and to start loading the boat.

9AM – Departure from Horseshoe Bay

• The boat departs at 9AM. Please make sure that all gear is loaded and set on board before taking off.

2 PM – Arrive back at Horseshoe Bay

• We will arrive back at Horseshoe Bay at 2PM

Map & Directions

– A diving certificate is required.

– Sign the waiver form (orange tab below)

– Our crew stays onboard but please let us know if you’d like guided dives.

– We provide gear rental. Choose from the options at checkout or send us a message if you do not find what you’re looking for. Make sure to bring your certifications if you are renting specific gear.

– If you’re planning on multi day diving we will take your tanks for filling and bring them back the next morning.

– We can usually accommodate diving location requests unless conditions in that location is not optimal or safe for diving on that day.

Booking Policy

Public Charters

• • Full upfront payment is required.
  • Changes more than 5 days before departure: Free rescheduling, Full credit, or Full refund.
  • 3 to 5 days before departure: Free rescheduling, Full credit, no refunds.
  • Within 3 days of departure: Full charter cost due.

Private charters

• • Full upfront payment is required.
  • Changes more than 15 days before departure: Free rescheduling, Full credit, or Full refund.
  • 7 to 15 days before departure: 50% fee for rescheduling/cancellation.
  • Within 6 days of departure: Full charter cost due.

Safety

• Guests are required to adhere to crew instructions and prioritize safety for all onboard.
• Guests affirm they are in sound health, free from heart conditions.
• Proficiency in understanding English is required for safety comprehension.
• Safety is the utmost priority and must be strictly maintained during the dive activities.
• Completion of a Guest Waiver is mandatory for all guests before departure.
• Divers must present proof of certification appropriate for the dive site.
• PNW Expeditions is not liable for accidents or injuries resulting from insufficient skills, certification, or judgment.

Cancellations and Refunds