Dive and Snorkel Charters
Charters run daily in the summer (please call for winter availability) to the Saanich Inlet and are available to both lodge guests and the public. Gulf Islands charters are available upon request. The boat leaves from the marina at the
Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa, and arrives at world class dive sites within minutes.
Divers can explore the dramatic walls of Willis, McCurdy or Christmas Points, play with the seals at Repulse Rock or marvel at the awesome cloud sponge colonies of Senanus Island. We will ensure your dive in the Emerald Sea is a memorable one and for your safety and enjoyment, our PADI professionals will accompany divers on all dives.
For those who prefer to be on the surface we offer snorkeling charters. You can swim with the seals and observe fish, plumose anemones and nudibranches in the shallow sheltered waters of the Saanich Inlet.
Upon return, a rinse station on the dock and warm showers in the marina are available. As well, a full line of equipment featuring Aqualung products and Sea-Doo seascooters are available for rent.
Diving:
- 2 dives in the Saanich Inlet $115
- 1 night dive in the Saanich Inlet $75
- All guided boat dives include tanks and weights
Snorkeling:
- 2 hour trip includes all of the rental gear $65
Equipment Rental
We offer high quality expertly maintained dive gear at competitive prices.
- Full Package $60 - Everything you need for a comfortable dive
- Pro Package $65 - Includes all the great gear in the full package plus a dive computer and light
- Sea-Doo Seascooters $50 - These diver propulsion vehicles are great for diving and snorkeling. They allow you to cruise effortlessly through the water and are fast, fun and easy to use.
The Boat
The Loup de Mer* is a custom built 30 foot aluminum boat that is fast, quiet, reliable and able to access remote dive sites easily. The vessel provides an ideal stable platform for gearing up and the dive bench allows up to eight divers to comfortably store, don and remove their gear.
The cabin is heated for comfortable surface intervals and has a marine head (toilet) with a holding tank. The boat is Transport Canada Marine Safety Certified and has all the standard safety equipment including emergency oxygen.
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