One-day diving routes at the area of Peter the Great Bay.
One-day diving routes are for certified divers. The route starts from Vladivostok or from one of health resort zones on the islands. Visiting one of the islands in the Bay in the morning, you will have two or three dives. During the day there will be nutrition on the boat. In the evening the boat returns to Vladivostok or to one of health resort centers. On each boat there are water supply, gas cooker, on more comfortable ones you will have the same plus compressor, refrigerator, shower-bath, toilet and so on.
If you wish you can combine rest at the beach with diving. In this case you can stay at one of the islands: Russky, Popova, Reynike, Rikorda, and dive for Diving Scuba at the sea shores of these islands. For certified divers there is a possibility to dive at one of the routes which are represented below.
Route №1. The island of Verhovsky.
It is a big island with a lighthouse and medium beach out of stones which are quite comfortable for a stop. To the West of the island there are sea rocks which are very popular among divers of all categories. From the North-east there are some big stones at the bottom. Flora and fauna of this place abounds in colors and active sea life. It is a perfect place for diving beginners. In the South-West the sea stones are at the thirty meters depth. Here you will surely see nerpa, tunny-fish, and even an octopus. The impression is unforgettable and you will surely come here again.
Route №2. The island of Tsyvolko.
The diving starts from the north side where you can see a group of picturesque sea rocks. The true sea-mine which you might have seen in a movie, lies here. During diving take a camera with you and you won't regret it. In that case you will have something to amaze those who stayed at home. The second dive will take place at the East side of the island. Furthermore, you should try night diving with a great possibility to fish a squid.
Route №3. The island of Karamzine.
The medium island interests visitors by the great number of birds many of which are in the Red Book of Russia. The underwater world is very picturesque and interesting for divers of all categories. At twenty five - thirty meters depth you can see two old boats. Diving at the South of the island will give you an opportunity to see nerpa or even an octopus. Also there are a lot of interesting things for your camera.
Route №4. The island of Jeltuhin.
It is a very interesting place for diving because of great sea underwater rock which is situated between the island of Tsyvalko and the island of Jeltuhin. The top of the rock has two picks and organizes great sea oasis. The distance between the sea level and the top of the sea rock is about eight meters. Great stones impress divers very much by their colors, and nearby flora and fauna, which do not have any problems with nutrition in the oasis. The stones of the rock transform into planes which run deeply right to the bottom where the life ends.
The price-list of diving service (dollars per day):
1. Staying, nutrition, and transfer in Vladivostok - from 30 to 50;
2. Staying, nutrition, and transfer at the island of Popova (base "Vzmorye") - 40;
3. Staying, nutrition, and transfer at the island of Russky (camp base "Voevoda") - 40;
4. To rent a boat (level "Gorbatch") in order to visit thee area of Peter the Great Bay will cost you from 230 to 240 dollars;
5. Other service (excursions and transfer from the airport) - agreed price.
The price of diving in the open sea (dollars per day):
(30 percent sale if without cash transfer)
1. Service of a diver - 120;
2. Service of instructor - 70;
3. Service of a dive-master - 40 dollars;
4. The rent of diving equipment - 30;
5. Dive of the instructor with diver without certificate - 60, next dive - 30;
6. Dive of the instructor with certified diver - 30;
7. Dive of dive-master with the group of divers (2-3 people) with their own equipment - 10;
