Sea Dragon Charters

Pacific Northwest, United States

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.