North County Scuba Center,Dive trips,scuba dive boats

North County Scuba Center runs boat trips almost every month to all the prime diving spots in the San Diego area. To find out more information about upcoming trips you can check out our calendar or give us a call.

If we are not running a trip then we recommend Lois Ann Dive Charters

Wreck Alley

Wreck alley is an artificial reef within one mile of San Diego. Since the boats were sunk intentionally for divers, this is an easy and safe way to experience the fun of exploring a wreck. The wrecks in the area include the Ruby E, a 165-foot long USCG cutter sunk in 1989 in 85 feet of water; the El Ray, a kelp cutter sunk in 1986 in 90 feet of water; the NEL Tower which, was knocked over during the storms of 1988, and some other smaller artificial reefs. There are more wrecks to be included in the project in the near future.

Coronado Islands

Just 20 miles south of San Diego, in Mexican waters, lay the Coronado Islands. After 1-1/2 hour boat ride, you will have a full day of diving in blue water with visibility averaging 50 feet and depths ranging from 10 to 130 feet. There is an abundance of sea life such as moray eels, garibaldi, octopus, and purple coral. The islands are home to families of sea lions, which will frequently interact with the divers and make wonderful photo subjects.

Giant Kelp Forests

Visit Point Loma and La Jolla kelp beds with lots of rock reefs, teeming with wildlife from the many species of nudibranchs to families of California spiny lobsters. These areas are a must for divers visiting San Diego. Swimming through a kelp bed, among the tall stalks reaching the surface in depths of 20 to 70 feet, feels like flying through a forest. They are the perfect dive locations for photography, hunting, or just sight seeing.

HMCS Yukon

The 366 foot Canadian Destroyer Escort lies in 102 feet of water off Mission Beach in the Northern area of Wreck Alley. She lies on her port side with average minimum depth from bow to stern about 60 feet along the starboard side. She was intentionally sunk in July of 2000 by the San Diego Oceans Foundation as part of the artificial reef project. She was prepared for divers and an abundance of entry and exit holes were cut into her to increase accessibility and diver safety. Penetration is readily available for those with the proper training, as well as plenty to see on the exterior by less experienced divers including forward and aft gun turrets. The Yukon has something to offer for almost every diver from the novice to the "techie".