MeetUp Dives Vancouver

 Grab your scuba gear and come out for a group Meetup Dive. 
 Bring your buddy or meet new ones at Scuba MUDs events.
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Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro, we want to dive with you.

Workshops

We strive to always be 1% better every dive. Check out one of our practice workshops and fine tune your scuba skills.

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Shore Group Dives

Join us for a fun group dive. There are some fantastic dive sites to explore around Vancouver.

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Boat Charters in Vancouver

Boat diving in Vancouver, British Columbia has a lot to offer. From wildlife to wrecks to fantastic scenery, Vancouver is a world class diving destination.

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Community

We all have different goals and favourite scuba diving activities. Shore dives, boat dives, continuing education, photography, conservation and citizen science. Check out some of what we love to do.

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Starvin Marvin

Marvin might be the worst diver in the world, but what he lacks in ability he makes up for in enthusiasm and by being 1% better every dive. Follow along as Marvin discovers local dives sites.

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The worst diver in the world
Porteau Cove is a Dedicated Marine Park for Scuba Divers of all Certification Levels

Experience Life Below the Surface

We have some of the best scuba diving in the world right here in Vancouver. Join us for a group dive.

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Meet the Team

Robert Boshaw

PADI Scuba Instructor

Boat Captain

Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Robert Boshaw moved to Vancouver 20 years ago, and he instantly fell in love with the landscape on the West Coast. He began diving in February 2020 and completed his instructor certification in 2025.

Rob’s Bio

Jon Bradley

PADI Scuba Instructor
Commercial Diver

Jon Bradley hails from the Sunshine Coast. He is a commercial diver and instructor, and he has been diving for over 10 years. He is recently back from Utila, Honduras, where he studied sidemount and Tek diving.

Jon’s Bio

Adam Glover

Master Scuba Diver

Ice Diver

Adam Glover started diving when he was 12 years old in Ontario. Adam is also an avid gravity mountain biker and tech enthusiast.

Adam’s Bio

Grace Yeh

Swim Coach

Grace Yeh discovered scuba and freediving to be an exciting extension of her accomplishments through swimming. She loves coaching, and she has helped many people learn to swim with confidence.

Grace’s Bio

Devon Heyland

PADI Divemaster

TDI Cave Diver

Devon Heyland (along with his faithful, fuzzy pal, Scuba Kai) works as a long haul truck driver, and he always has his gear with him. They have been spotted parked at dive sites in Vancouver BC, Nanaimo BC, Twin Lakes AB, Seal Beach CA, The Blue Grotto FL and on the Florida Keys. If there’s diving to be done, Devon is down to do it!

Devon’s Bio

Victor Malhame

PADI Scuba Instructor
Boat Captain

Victor Malhame has been diving for over 10 years all over the world. In addition to being our resident Boat Captain, he is also an Emergency First Response Instructor, PADI Diving instructor, Technical Diver, Freediver, Bassist, and proud father to two future divers.

Victor’s Bio

Denise Boniface

PADI Scuba Instructor

Hailing from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Denise regularly dives in British Columbia. She is also working on her ukelele chops, and she loves her semi-retired life.

Denise’s Bio

Mitchell Hewitt

Marine Biologist
Scientific Diver

Mitchell Hewitt currently works as a Marine Biologist / Commercial / Scientific Diver in the private sector. Most of his work consists of habitat offsetting and monitoring. He is currently working on a new book highlighting the creatures found in Howe Sound.

Mitchell’s Bio

Marc Palay

PADI Scuba Instructor
Boat Captain

Sea Monster

All the way from France, Captain Marc Palay has been diving since the mid 1960’s. He’s been a central figure in the Vancouver diving community, for many, many years, and he very knowledgable about diving in Howe Sound.

Marc’s Bio

Explore Scuba in British Columbia

We travel to BC dive destinations like Port Hardy, the Sunshine Coast, Barclay Sound, Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

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Group Dive Announcements and Scuba Articles

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News

  • Easter Group Shore Dive April 5th

    Easter Group Shore Dive April 5th

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    Robert Boshaw

    Celebrate Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with the Scuba MUDs community at beautiful Porteau Cove! Our signature meetup dives are designed to be inclusive, welcoming everyone from shore-diving novices to seasoned tech divers. We focus on the “1% better” philosophy, improving skills while exploring the Nakaya and Granthall wrecks, and vibrant artificial reefs. To ensure a safe…

  • There’s a New Dive Boat in West Vancouver

    There’s a New Dive Boat in West Vancouver

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    Robert Boshaw

    New Heights in Howe Sound: Meet “Sounder” Exploring the underwater wonders of Howe Sound just got a lot smoother. PNW Expeditions has officially launched its newest addition to the fleet: a custom-modified 30-foot vessel named Sounder. The launch follows four months of intensive retrofit work led by owner Victor Malhame,…

  • How to Tie a Bowline

    How to Tie a Bowline

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    Robert Boshaw

    Check out this knot tying guide on the PADI blog for more.