Sea Dragon Charters - Pacific Northwest

The team at Sea Dragon Charters are the kind of people you want leading your Pacific Northwest adventures. They understand cold water diving, running trips out of their custom 40-foot boat, the *Dragon Star*, which is perfect for these conditions. We love that they focus on guided shore and boat dives, hitting up local spots like Snake Island and Gabriola Passage. This isn’t a resort operation; it’s a dedicated dive centre for divers keen to explore the unique ecosystems of British Columbia. You’ll find giant pacific octopuses tucked into crevices, wolf eels peering from their dens, and lingcod lurking amongst the kelp. On the boat, we always appreciate their heated cabin between dives – a small but mighty comfort after a chilly dip. They’re PADI 5 Star, so if you’re looking to level up your cold water skills, from dry suit specialties to advanced open water, they’ve got you covered. Visibility can vary here, from a murky 5 metres to a stunning 20 metres on a good day, but the sheer volume of life always makes it worthwhile. Our top tip? Ask them about their favourite slack tide dives; that’s when the currents ease and the colours really pop.

Location
Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
Coordinates
49.374080, -123.277450
Phone
+1 604-329-3486
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.seadragoncharters.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:25598]
Address
6655 Royal Avenue, West Vancouver British Columbia V7W 2B8, Canada

Dive Sites Near Sea Dragon Charters

Sea Dragon Charters provides access to 15 dive sites in Pacific Northwest.

Other Dive Centres in Pacific Northwest

Best Time to Dive in Pacific Northwest

The warmest water temperatures in Pacific Northwest occur in August, averaging 16.5°C (up to 15.6°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 6.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 7.1°C (air: 6.3°C)
  • February: 6.9°C (air: 4.5°C)
  • March: 7.7°C (air: 6.6°C)
  • April: 9.5°C (air: 8.7°C)
  • May: 12.0°C (air: 11.7°C)
  • June: 14.0°C (air: 13.7°C)
  • July: 15.7°C (air: 14.9°C)
  • August: 16.5°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • September: 14.3°C (air: 14.0°C)
  • October: 11.4°C (air: 10.5°C)
  • November: 8.8°C (air: 7.4°C)
  • December: 7.7°C (air: 5.5°C)

Marine Life in Pacific Northwest

Home to 38 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 7 crabs & lobsters, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Pacific Northwest

Based on average water temperature of 11.0°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 11°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories