SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 FARNSWORTH BANKS DIVE TRIP
The Farnsworth Banks, which lies off the windward (Back) side of Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California is an exhilarating underwater adventure, and a local bucket list for Advanced and higher certified divers. Known for its vibrant marine life, crystal-clear waters, and unique underwater topography, this dive offers an opportunity to explore the Farnsworth Banks, a renowned dive site teeming with sea lions, colorful fish, and abundant kelp forests. Ideal for experienced certified advanced divers, the trip combines the thrill of deep-water diving with the beauty of marine ecosystems.
Riverside Scuba, will have dive professionals on board to assist all divers. This includes recently certified advance divers whom may have diving concerns.
Our dive professionals can also act as your dive buddy or guide to ensure you have an enjoyable diving experience. We can also pair solo divers with other divers. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new divers and refine your skills. Our dive professionals are dedicated to offering a mentorship experience where newer divers can learn from those with more experience.
Details aboard the 46 ft Newton, SoCal Divers Dive Boat:
- Saturday Sept 26, 2025
- Minmum Advance Driver Certification
- Cost: $255 (Cash or Venmo)
- What's Included: 3-tank dive, air fills, snacks and water on board
- What's NOT included: tank, weights and diving gear
- Full rental gear is available for $45
- Pre Boarding: 6:30 AM
- Boat Departure: 7:00 AM
- Boat Return to Dock: 3:30PM
Don't forget the following:
- Motion sickness meds if you need it
- your own food, snacks and water bottle
- Sunblock
- Wind-breaker and Towel
- All your dive gear
Gratuity in not included for the exceptional crew, it's usually $20 per diver.
Please be tidy and secure your equipment well, we will be travelling at 15-18 knts across the channel.
Light load of 24 divers, thus plenty of deck space.
Please call Riverside Scuba for upcoming dive trips and to make your reservation.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
At Riverside Scuba, we ensure a dive professional is always on board to assist all divers. This includes newly certified divers who may be uncomfortable diving from a boat or need help with gear setup.
Our professionals can also act as your dive buddy or guide to ensure you have an enjoyable diving experience. We can also help pair solo divers with other dive buddies. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new divers and refine your skills. Our dive professionals are dedicated to offering a mentorship experience where newer divers can learn from those with more experience.
32% Nitrox is strongly recommended for your first deep dive. Reserve your Nitrox tank in advance with Riverside Scuba!
Full rental gear is available for all our trips, and a complete setup costs $45.
WHAT TO BRING
- One FULL air or Nitrox tank. Check the air pressure before the trip to ensure it's full. Tanks are refilled with AIR only on the boat.
- All your regular SCUBA gear including weights. Lay everything out and use a checklist i.e. Wetsuit or Drysuitt, Boots, BCD, Regulator, Hood, Mask, Snorkel, Gloves, Fins, Safety Whisle, Surface Marker Buoy (SMB-DSMB), Anti-Fog, Cylinder, Weights, Primary and Back-up Dive Light, Camera, and anything else you dive with.
- Take motion sickness medication as directed if needed
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- C-Card
- Towel
- Log Book
- First Aid kit
- Save-A-Dive kit (O-rings, mask and fin strap, computer battery, etc)
- Riverside Scuba recommends you inform your spouse, relative or friend you are going diving to Farnsworth located at Catalina Island. Provide departure time 7:00 AM and the name of the boat, which is the SoCal Divers Dive Boat location, which is docked at San Pedro, its scheduled destination dive site, which is Farnsworth Banks, Catalina Island and your scheduled return-to-dock time, approximatly 3:30PM.
Please remember to bring your SCUBA diver certification card with you.
Refunds for Local Dive Trips:
No refunds are available within 72 hours of the trip date.
Riverside Scuba reserves the right to modify trip itineraries or cancel trips due to unforeseen circumstances. If a trip is canceled, you’ll receive a 100% credit toward a future trip.
