San Diego Scuba Diving & Party Boat Charters | Marissa Charters

Join Marissa Charters on an exciting scuba dive inWreck Alley, San Diego!

This renowned dive location boasts multiple shipwrecks.

Encounter iconic Mackenzie Class HMCS Yukon and the hauntingly beautiful USCGC Ruby-E.

Wreck Alley promises an unforgettable diving adventure that will exceed all expectations.

Come with Marissa Charters as you to explore the rocky reefs and giant kelp forests along Point Loma, San Diego.

The peninsula offers a dive for every level of scuba diver, with its diverse bathymetry ranging from gently sloping sand to giant boulders and sheer wall faces. Dive depths range from 25' to 120', ensuring there's a perfect site for everyone.

Nudibranchs

Spanish shawl, San Diego dorid, McDonalds, Cockerells, Sea Lemon, Salt & Pepper, Leopard, Opalescents, Clown, Trilinia, Tricolor, White Spotted, White Spotted Sea Goddess, Porters, Sterns, Price, Festiva, Orange Spike, Spaldingi, Limbaugh Cadlina, Yellow-spotted Cadlina, Hudson's Horned, and Spotted Triopha.

Fish

Rosy Rockfish, Honeycomb Rockfish, Gopher Rockfish, Treefish, Copper Rockfish, Bluebanded Ronquil, Painted Greenling, Pile Perch, Yellowfin Fringehead, Kelp Bass, Blackeye Goby, Bluebanded Goby, Garibaldi, Blacksmith, Black Perch Rubberlip Seaperch, and California Sheephead.



We can only scratch the surface with this description; the wonders of Point Loma's underwater world are best experienced firsthand!
Whether you're a seasoned local diver or a curious tourist seeking an unforgettable experience, La Jolla's allure will enchant and Point Loma's mystique delight you. Join us aboard our scuba diving charter as we unlock the secrets of this coastal gem and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss the opportunity to explore these unique and unparalleled underwater wonders with our dedicated team of experts. Let's dive into the magic together!

Welcome La Jolla, Largely a Marine Preserve, pristine waters are teeming with life.

Schools of vibrant fish, Several varieties of sharks, and witness the playful antics of Harbor seals and Sea Lions.

Stunning diversity of invertebrates, adding an extra touch of wonder to your underwater escapades.

Our scuba diving charter boat offers you exclusive access to some of the most elusive and secluded sites in La Jolla. Only accessible by boat, these extraordinary locations promise to take your diving experience to new heights.

Venturing to South Point Loma, you'll be thrilled to discover a range of dives suitable for both intermediate and advanced divers. Sheer rock walls, enchanting canyons, each dive, you'll be treated to a visual feast of underwater landscapes.

Whether you're a seasoned local diver or a curious tourist seeking an unforgettable experience, La Jolla's allure will enchant and Point Loma's mystique delight you.

Discover New Wrecks at Technical Depths with Marissa Charters!

Our experienced Marissa Crew excels at pinpointing wrecks and dive sites with precision. As the top-rated technical diving boat in Southern California, we offer unbeatable Advanced/Technical Dives.

Join us on  6-8 hour tech trips to explore renowned locations such as Scripps Canyon, Murray Head, P-38, F-4, USS Hogan, Missile Tower, High Seas, Cape Charles, and other wrecks we regularly uncover!

Pricing, including taxes and fees: 

• Tech Dives run $220-250 per person

Coronado’s Are a Must-Do!
Just off the coast of Baja California lies the rugged and remote archipelago known as the Coronado Islands — a unique dive destination that offers more than your typical day-trip. Although you're only a short boat ride from San Diego, you’ll be immersed in Mexican waters, surrounded by clearer seas, abundant marine life, and a wild-water vibe that feels far from your shore-dives.

You will see
Playful sea lions: The pups are curious and interactive — expect them to buzz past you, blow bubbles, or pop into your frame unexpectedly.

Diverse reef life: From Garibaldi and moray eels to scorpionfish, two-spot octopus, and other macro critters, the ecosystem is rich.

Signature dive terrain: Sites like “Lobster Shack”, “Keyhole”, and “Middle Grounds” present a mix of shallow vistas, drop-offs, arches, and ledges — plenty of variety for different experience levels.

Surface pass featuring big water: On our return trip, we’ll skim over deep channels and the trench near the islands — a chance to watch dolphins or whales from the deck as the sun begins to dip.

Typical Conditions & Gear Tips

Visibility: On a good day, expect 30-70 ft (9-21 m); average hovers around 50 ft.

Water temps: Surface temps often in the 60-70 °F (15-21 °C) range. Deeper or thermocline zones may drop into the low 50s °F (10-12 °C).

Recommended gear: Since you’ll dive several sites in one day, and conditions can vary, plan for a 7 mm wetsuit (or equivalent), hood, booties, and gloves. Surge can occur, especially in arches or channels.

Bonus tip: Because it’s a full-day charter, a dry-bag with a change of clothes and a light towel will keep you comfortable for the ride back.

Our Full-Day Format (Curated for Your Boat Charter)

Early morning departure from Mission Bay / San Diego.

Transit to the Coronado’s; we’ll conduct 3 guaranteed dives, with a potential 4th if time and conditions permit.

On-board refreshments and snack breaks between dives (you know we’ll have food sorted).

Post-dive return leg where we cruise above the trench/deep channel, scanning for whale and dolphin sightings — the perfect surface finale to your underwater adventure.

Arrive back late afternoon, greeted by smiles, stories, and plenty of photo-op fodder.

Don’t just dive — go big. Join us for an unforgettable day at the Coronado’s: swim with sea lions, explore underwater terrain you won’t get from a shore dive, and wind down on deck with wildlife on the horizon. Bring your passport or passport card, pack your gear (or rent from us), and reserve your spot on

this full-day ocean immersion. Limited seats*— grab one before they fill up.