Casino Point Dive Park
Also known as: Avalon Underwater Park
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Popular with snorkelers as well as divers, though it is officially designated a scuba dive park and some divers/locals note mixed snorkeler-diver traffic on the stairs; Lover's Cove nearby is the more dedicated snorkel-only spot
Safety notes
Among the safest, most beginner-friendly sites in this set - main hazards are standard shore-entry/exit at the stairs, occasional current from the west, and boat traffic in the cove; a no-take State Marine Conservation Area so divers must not touch or collect marine life, including protected Garibaldi
Permits & fees
No entrance fee found for diving the park (public shore access); designated the Casino Point State Marine Conservation Area (no-take MPA) - regulatory restriction, not a paid permit; exact fee/permit amount not found - -
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Avalon
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.