AVALON SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Two days honing navigation, buoyancy and deep diving beneath Catalina’s waters
A focused, two-day Advanced Open Water program in Avalon that sharpens navigation and buoyancy while introducing deep-diving skills; this guide explains what to bring, language requirements, and the course flow.
Two days honing navigation, buoyancy and deep diving beneath Catalina’s waters.
On Catalina, the Advanced Open Water offering guides divers through a concentrated two-day curriculum designed to refine underwater navigation, buoyancy control and deep-diving techniques while exploring the island’s underwater world.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Navigation & Buoyancy Refinement
The course centers on improving underwater navigation and fine-tuning buoyancy—core skills called out in the program summary.
Deep Diving Practice
Deep-diving skills are emphasized as part of the advanced curriculum, giving participants guided experience below typical recreational depths.
Two-Day Format
Delivered over two days, the program compresses skill practice and open-water dives into a concise learning window.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Across two days in Avalon you move from focused skill drills to open-water dives, with each session aimed at tightening navigation, improving neutral buoyancy and practicing deep-diving procedures while you explore Catalina’s underwater environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs over 2 days.
Bring a light jacket, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel.
Bring your certification card if you will participate in any guided dives.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the program?
The program is two days long.
What should I bring?
Bring a light jacket, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel.
Do I need to bring my certification card?
Yes—bring your cert card if you will be on a guided dive, as noted in the equipment guidance.
Are translators or translations allowed for safety briefings?
No. All students must be able to fully understand English for safety briefings; translators and translations are not allowed.
What skills does the course emphasize?
The course focuses on refining navigation, buoyancy and deep-diving skills while exploring Catalina’s underwater world.
Where does the program take place?
The program takes place in Avalon on Catalina Island, exploring the local underwater environment.