Dive with a guide.
Public and private dive guides on every trip, in partnership with Dive Guides Channel Islands. New to the Channel Islands or after a more personalized day, a pro guide makes it better.
TWO KINDS OF GUIDES.
Spectre has teamed up with Dive Guides Channel Islands to put public and private guides on every trip. Pricing is per person and includes your boat ticket, meals, snacks and three guided dives.
Expert guidance without the premium price. You are placed in a group of up to six divers with an experienced guide for the day. Guide assignments are made the morning of the trip and you meet them at the boat. Walk-up spots are first come, first served, so pre-book to guarantee yours.
- Boat ticket from Ventura Harbor
- Three guided dives at the Channel Islands
- Meals, drinks and snacks onboard
- Air fills
- A group of up to six divers per guide
The concierge experience. Your dedicated guide reaches out before the trip to introduce themselves and help you prepare, then they are exclusively yours for all three dives. Best for one-on-one attention, personalized dive planning or extra support in the water.
- Everything in the public guide package
- A dedicated guide exclusively for your group
- Pre-trip contact to answer questions and plan your dives
- Personalized, concierge-level attention all day
Book a guided trip.
Pick a date, then add a public or private guide at checkout. Booking confirms instantly.
Learn about our trips.
Dive Adventures
Our everyday scuba charter. Three dives, all levels welcome, air fills included.
Limited Load Adventures
Fewer divers, more room. Purpose-driven scuba days for experienced divers.
Freediving Adventures
A quieter day for experienced freedivers and spearos. No scuba onboard.
Snorkel Adventures
A summer trip for snorkelers, families and first-timers in the kelp.
Before you book.
A couple of things worth knowing about guided trips.
- Guides are tipped separatelyDive guides are independent professionals, not Spectre crew. Their gratuity is separate from any crew tip. If your guide made your day, please tip them directly.
- Cancel or reschedule 7 days outGuided bookings follow the same policy as all Spectre trips. Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before departure. No-shows and last-minute cancellations are not refundable. Weather cancellations by the Captain are always fully refunded. Optional Trip Protection is available.
- Manage your booking anytimeChange or cancel online, email info@spectreboat.com, or call (805) 486-1166.