Got Snorkel? Catalina Island Snorkeling Tours and Scuba Diving Activities

Snorkeling tours in Santa Catalina Island is a popular choice among snorkelers, scuba divers and kayakers. In fact, these adventurous activities are the main reasons why those from the mainland head to the island. What does this mean for you? If you want to take a few snorkeling tours, Santa Catalina is the place to be!

But wait! Why is Catalina Island so popular and ideal for snorkeling tours? For starters, the waters are naturally clean and clear. You will find large kelp forests and a vast array of marine life, which makes it a popular destination for experienced and beginning snorkelers and divers.

One popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling tours is the Avalon Underwater Park. This park was established in 1965. It is located just behind the Catalina Casino Building. The great diving and snorkeling conditions and easy accessibility makes it a popular plunge among tourists. Warmer water and smooth surface conditions bring many divers during the summer months. For those who love diving year round, amazing diving conditions continue during the winter months of September through January. These pristine water conditions make diving near the casino a beckon for the diving enthusiast, year round.

As you know, snorkeling tours (whether guided or on your own) call for rental gear. You should use Catalina Divers Supply, as they have all the gear you will need. With two convenient locations to serve you, behind the Catalina Casino Building near the Avalon Underwater Park, and half way down the Green Pleasure Pier in the middle of Avalon Harbor. If you are looking for more than snorkeling from shore, you may choose to take a trip on the Scuba Cat for a half day snorkel adventure. Need something more than snorkeling, we offer Introductory Scuba Diving and full Scuba Certification classes all year long.

Catalina Island is well known for its great snorkeling and diving locations. Three locations can be reached by foot within the City of Avalon. These include the Lover's Cove Marine Preserve (Snorkeling only), the Descanso Beach Club (Snorkeling only), and the Avalon Underwater Park (Scuba Diving and Snorkeling). Contact Catalina Divers Supply for the location that will suit your needs.

Catalina Island is a popular vacation destination, but it is still a relatively well-kept secret. By timing your trip right, you will gain access to the best West Coast snorkeling tours.

So what are you waiting for? Book your Weekend Get-Away travel package today or start planning the vacation of a lifetime. Catalina Divers Supply has made your diving packages easy, cost effective and convenient with just one call 800.353.0330 or click to http://www.CatalinaDiversSupply.com