Explore San Diego's Underwater Backyard
PRIVATE EXPERT GUIDED
Dive & Snorkel Tours
​Join us for an immersive experience exploring San Diego's underwater backyard. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, our private expert-led tours cater to all levels.
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Joel Tracey, an experienced dive instructor and safety officer, knows La Jolla’s underwater landscape, flora and fauna like the back of his hand. He will expertly guide you on a personalized dive or snorkel tour, focusing on safety while providing an unforgettable experience in La Jolla and the surrounding areas.
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Trident Divers' mission is to provide guided tours that prioritize safety, education, and environmental conservation. We take pride in offering genuine experiences that create lasting memories for our divers.
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Your tour is reserved exclusively for you and your group – no other divers will join.
Our 1-tank dive tour is perfect for those wanting an introduction to our local waters, but don’t have a full day available for exploration.
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Our 2-tank dive tour is perfect for those with a bit more time available or whose curiosity demands deeper exploration. A 2-tank tour provides the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of our local shore accessible dive sites.
Dive site selection is condition dependent and at the discretion of the dive guide. Many options are available along the La Jolla reefs. ​​
You must be a certified diver.
1-Tank $115 p.p. ($172.50 p.p. w/ rental gear)​
2-Tank $195 p.p. ($267.50 p.p. w/ rental gear)​
Embark on an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves as the sun sets over the Pacific ocean. Our 1-tank Guided Night Dive takes you to the edge of the La Jolla marine canyon, where you'll encounter a mesmerizing array of nocturnal marine life.
You must be a certified diver.
$125 p.p. ($197.50 p.p. w/ rental gear & dive light)
We will explore the treasures of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, home to Garibaldi, Horn and Leopard Sharks, Green Sea Turtles and California Sea Lions to name a few.
This spectacular 1.5 hour tour brings you up close and personal with the unique biodiverse rocky reefs of La Jolla. ​
You must be a competent swimmer to participate. Minimum age is 8 years.
$90 p.p. ($145 p.p. w/ rental gear)
This is an introductory (non-certification) program suitable for introducing non-divers to the world of scuba diving. After completion of a detailed pre-dive brief and successful demonstration of limited dive related skills, participants will be supervised on an introductory dive at Mission Point Park, using scuba equipment to depths not to exceed 20 feet.
Minimum age requirement is 10 years.
$325 p.p. (includes rental gear)
Guided Local Boat Dive
We will board one of two professionally captained dive vessels birthed in San Diego and head out to explore some of the most sought-after dive sites. ​
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Discover the sunken artificial reefs of the HMCS Yukon, Ruby-E or NOSC Tower, or unravel the mysteries of the Cretaceous Period formations of the Point Loma Kelp beds, or a day trip to the "Mexican Galapagos" Islas Los Coronados. Many options are available.
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Your tour booking includes:
Boat passage, your own private guide, tanks and weights, snacks, drinks and an afternoon you won’t soon forget. Scuba rental packages are available. Pricing and availability are dependent upon dive boat operations schedule. Reserve your spot today!
