There are vineyards for the wine enthusiast, world class surfing in Tofino, scenic float plane tours over mountainous landscapes, world class skiing on Mount Washington, orca whale watching tours in the Southern Gulf Islands, challenging treks like the West Coast Trail and Juan de Fuca Trail, kayaking secluded coves, salmon fishing on the Queen Charlotte Strait,
cold water scuba diving near Port Hardy, great nightlife and restaurants in Victoria, and the list goes on...
The waters surrounding the northern end of the island are home to a spectacular array of colorful and unique marine life and is considered one of the best places in the world for
cold water scuba diving.
«Jacques Cousteau named this area the world's best
cold water scuba dive site,» says Mertz.
Jacques Cousteau rated God's Pocket Provincial Park the best
cold water SCUBA dive spot in the world due to its phenomenal marine diversity.
When you have the right
cold water scuba diving attire, you can stand up to the elements and take advantage of the generally better visibility offered by winter months — especially at inland dive sites such as quarries, lakes, sinkholes and caves etc..
Not exact matches
Diving right in Ray, who was one of the first scientists to use
scuba diving to study marine animals in polar environments, has not only observed the biological adaptations that mammals employ in
cold ocean
waters, but has also experienced prolonged immersion in those
waters firsthand.
Ray, who was one of the first scientists to use
scuba diving to study marine animals in polar environments, has not only observed the biological adaptations that mammals employ in
cold ocean
waters, but has also experienced prolonged immersion in those
waters firsthand.
Many
scuba divers now begin to wonder how they can keep up with their passion for underwater exploration while others are not effected by the
cold water and simply..
Enjoy snorkelling at 3 different sites during the day onboard the ultramodern Silversonic, complete with fresh hot
water showers, hot &
cold buffet lunch, guided snorkel tour, morning & afternoon tea, plus * optional
scuba diving opportunities (* fees apply recommend to prebook).
Dave and I got
scuba certified 2 summers ago and have yet to dive anywhere outside of the
cold northwest
waters.
Each PADI Open
Water Certification course includes all necessary scuba equipment, training materials (PADI manual, log book, and recreational dive planner), delicious snacks, cold beverages, and a hot water shower for after your d
Water Certification course includes all necessary
scuba equipment, training materials (PADI manual, log book, and recreational dive planner), delicious snacks,
cold beverages, and a hot
water shower for after your d
water shower for after your dives.
The ocean around NE Vancouver Island is world - renowned for
scuba diving with these
cold, current - fed
waters being home to an extraordinary diversity of life in jaw - dropping density and colour.
All divers should be aware that the upwellings from the deep
water south of Bali, which keep visibility here clear, can also make the
water rather
cold so you may wish to pack your
scuba gear accordingly.
The only other guests we saw during the week were a pair of
scuba enthusiasts from England who had come to dive in nearby Browning Pass, an area known for offering some of the best
cold -
water diving in the world.
I'd recently gotten
scuba certified over on Bali and wanted to get in a few more dives before I headed back to the
cold waters of California.
To the back of the house you will find a small shared garden with a charcoal BBQ for guests use, washing line and a
cold water shower complete with area for rinsing
SCUBA and Snorkel gear.
We wear them for
scuba diving, but only because the
water is
cold when you go much deeper.
Sport, games and activities: Outdoor 80m lagoon - style pool, sun terraces and gardens, Heba Spa: heated indoor swimming pool (seasonal), sauna, steam bath, hot &
cold plunge pools, Jacuzzi, gym, aerobic hall, health & beauty vitality centre with various massage and therapy treatments; 2 floodlit tennis courts, 2 squash courts, cycling, and a wide range of
water sports including
scuba diving (seasonal), direct beach access, and access to golf courses.
Other Services and Facilities • Hairdryer • Personal Safe • Doctor on Call • Airport Pick up • Full Room Service • Tours and Transport • Wedding Ceremonies • Honeymoon Packages • Cooking School Classes • Fresh
water Swimming Pool • Hot and
Cold Baths / Shower • Traditional Balinese Massage • Snorkeling,
Scuba Diving, Sailing • Fishing, Trekking, Mountain - biking • Asian / American / Continental Breakfast.
From the
cold waters of South Africa's Western Cape province to the crystalline coral gardens of island nations like Mauritius and the Seychelles, Africa is a
scuba diver's paradise.