Great Ocean Adventures is situated on Vancouver Island, which is home to the best cold water diving in the world. Consequently, we can help you plan and book a dive adventure that will be unforgettable!
God's Pocket is quite simply the best cold-water diving in the world.
The only resident of Hurst Island, BC, God's Pocket is located 12 miles north of Port Hardy and accessible only by boat. Divers are generally picked up in Port Hardy on the evening before the first dive.
Excursions to God's Pocket include three boat dives each day, tanks and weights, fantastic meals, optional night dives from shore, accommodations, rest and relaxation, all in the land of eagles, dolphins, sea-lions and whales. We've even had sea otters join us for a dive, and dolphins regularly show up to run with the boat! While off-gassing you can hike the island or explore it in kayaks, or just sleep in the sun. If the weather turns bad, you can always cozy up with a book or a movie in the clubhouse.
The dives are amazing, and take place amongst the straits, channels and islands off the north end of Vancouver Island. The resort is close to Browning Pass and the world-famous Browning Wall. Other frequent dive sites include Barry Islet, Dillon Rock, Nakwakto Rapids, The Wreck of the Themis and Hunt Rock. Expect to see all kinds of creatures, including Wolf Eels, Giant Pacific Octopus, Puget Sound King Crabs, and even such exotics as Gorgonian Coral if the conditions are right!
So grab your gear, your appetite (did we mention the food?) and your camera. God's Pocket is the reason that you are a cold-water diver!
The following trips are planned for God's Pocket:
We invite you to join us for a weekend with Andy & Virginia Lamb at Cedar Beach on Thetis Island.
This is a perfect dive weekend! Pick up in Chemainus on Friday night after work, two (or three) dives on Saturday, a naturalist session Saturday night with Andy, a couple more dives on Sunday and back home Sunday evening.
As well, talk to us about doing your Naturalist Diver Specialty certification for a Very Special Price on this trip!
Accommodations, meals, tanks, weights and ferry transport to Thetis Island included in the package price of $400 plus tax per person. There are only eight spots available so don't wait to sign up! Deposits are required to confirm your spot.
PS - Don't forget to bring your copy of Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest so Andy can sign it for you!
The following trips are planned for Thetis Island:
Call us at (250) 475-2202 or drop by to book a spot!
