Join Blue Planet for our third adventure diving the cooler waters of the Pacific Northwest! Everyone had such an incredible time in 2022 and 2024 that we couldn't wait to get back again. Experience raw, unfiltered Canadian nature and explore Browning Pass and see its incredible marine life! 

God's Pocket & Browning Pass 

This little slice of divers' heaven sits in a small cove on Hurst Island, a wooded wonderland in British Columbia. The area is known for cold, green water and strong currents which sustain prolific marine life of all kinds -- varieties of fish, huge anemones, urchins, crabs, sea stars and all manner of nudibranchs. Plus wolf eels, Giant Pacific octopus, sea lions and more! We'll swim through kelp forests and along walls absolutely covered in life. It's a photographer's paradise both below and above water. 

The Diving

Minimum dive certification/experience: Divers should be experienced diving in cold water, current, and in their drysuits. Divers are required to have a minimum of 100 total dives and a minimum of 50 of those dives in cold water/drysuit diving. Enriched Air/Nitrox certification also required. Most of the diving along walls with free ascents and descents, currents, variable visibility, etc.

God’s Pocket does not offer an in-water guide so divers should be comfortable with independent diving planning after a thorough dive briefing from the knowledgeable crew. Some of their dives can only be safely experienced at slack tide which changes time every day, and some will be drift dives.

The first dive of the trip is always done in a protected and shallow bay with a soft bottom so guests can check out their gear, weights and get comfortable with their systems. The Captains and dive crew are very experienced and know their dive sites intimately; they will plan your dives for the best conditions at the time so you can enjoy the very best Browning Passage and the surrounding area has to offer!
 

We'll have 5 full days of diving with the opportunity to go out on 3 boat dives daily. Dives are typically 45 minutes to an hour long to match the slack tides, and when you’re done you’ll be hoisted up on the boat's dive elevator without having to take off a single fin.
 

Our package include the use of a 85 cubic foot LP steel tank and weights. All other gear you'll need to bring with you, including a dive computer and SMB. Nitrox (32%) is also included. 

Other Activities

If you have time between diving, there's kayaking, hiking, shore walks and wildlife viewing, including whale watching. Or curl up with a book and relax in the sun. 

God's Pocket Resort

God's Pocket Resort, operating for over 25 years, is a land-based diving location for cold-water divers of all levels. Accessible only by boat, it is a secluded wilderness spot surrounded by forested islands and the waterways of the Queen Charlotte Strait. Divers come to God’s Pocket to see and experience beautiful things in their natural settings, from whales and dolphins to tiny sculpins and tube worms.
 

Nestled in a protected bay, this rustic resort is immersed in nature. You will have access to National Geographic-style experiences, while enjoying a cozy space with a warm shower in every room and a home cooked meal on the dinner table. Their cook makes three healthy meals a day to keep you rejuvenated during your stay. There are heated, double occupancy bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom.  

Travel

It is recommended to fly into Vancouver (YVR) and then fly to Port Hardy (YZT) on Pacific Coastal Airlines. (Or you can drive from Victoria or Nanaimo.) An overnight may be required in Vancouver or Port Hardy to ensure we make the 4pm boat to the resort on September 26th. We'll return to Port Hardy at 9am on October 2nd. We'll share more details as we get closer to the trip dates. Please email or call the shop before booking any flights!   

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a $250 cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 

Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

We'll meet the resort staff in Port Hardy before 4pm to load our gear onto the dive boat and make our way to the resort. Once there, we'll settle in and have a hearty dinner and prepare for some fantastic diving!

We're scheduled for 5 days of 3 boat dives throughout the week plus a night dive in the bay. 

In between dives, take advantage of being on shore by hiking some of the forest trails around Hurst Island, kayaking in the surrounding waters, relaxing on the covered sundeck or accessing our excellent marine species reference library in the cozy and bright communal clubhouse.

We'll have a quick breakfast before heading back to Port Hardy. Drop off at the marina is at 9am, at which point you can make your way to the airport, drive back toward town or stay and relax in Port Hardy.