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Underwater search and recovery.

Dropped a phone off the dock? Lost an outboard, ring, or tools overboard? Underwater search and recovery across Victoria and Vancouver Island, with an underwater metal detector for small or buried items.

Call (778) 535-4506 Get a quote
Diver searching for a lost phone on the sea floor off a Victoria BC dock

What you get

Why owners book this.

  • Systematic search patterns for the best chance of recovery
  • Familiar with Victoria BC waters, currents, and bottom conditions
  • Underwater metal detection for small or buried items
  • Experience recovering phones, keys, jewelry, tools, and gear

How it works

From your call to the report.

No surprises. Here's the actual sequence we follow on every job.

  1. 01

    Loss Assessment

    Discuss what was lost, approximate location, water depth, and bottom conditions. We assess search feasibility and develop a recovery plan.

  2. 02

    Search Dive

    Using systematic search patterns, underwater metal detection, and professional diving techniques, we search the area methodically.

  3. 03

    Recovery

    Once located, we safely recover your lost item and bring it to the surface.

  4. 04

    Return

    We hand the item back at the dock and let you know what we found down there.

From a customer

"Danny jumped in the water within minutes of my meeting him to retrieve a phone I dropped off the end of our slip. It took him even less time to recover the thing! Worth every well-priced penny to have some closure."

— Ash K. · Recovery

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Where we work

Underwater recovery anywhere on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.

Below: spots where this service comes up most. We dive plenty more — every harbour, yacht club, and private mooring across the coast. Don't see your marina? See the full coverage map →

  • Victoria Inner and Outer Harbour
  • Oak Bay waterfront
  • Sidney piers and marinas
  • Brentwood Bay and Tod Inlet
  • Esquimalt Lagoon
  • Sooke basin and harbour
  • Popular swimming beaches
  • All Vancouver Island dive locations

FAQ

Common questions.

Don't see your question? Call (778) 535-4506 — we'll answer it.

What items can you recover in Victoria BC waters?
We've successfully recovered phones, cameras, jewelry, keys, wallets, fishing gear, tools, boat parts, outboard motors, and even personal items of sentimental value. If it sank in Victoria waters, we can likely find it.
How long after losing something can you recover it?
The sooner the better, but we've successfully recovered items weeks or even months after they were lost. Electronics work best when recovered quickly, but metal items, jewelry, and tools can be recovered long after loss.
What are your success rates for recovery?
Success depends on several factors: accurate loss location, water conditions, time since loss, and bottom type. With good information, our success rate is high. We'll provide an honest assessment before beginning any search.
How much does underwater recovery cost in Victoria?
Pricing depends on search difficulty, depth, and time required. Simple recoveries with a known drop location are usually quick and affordable. Send us details of your lost item and we'll give you a quote.

Pricing

Straightforward quotes, up front.

Recovery pricing varies based on search complexity and location. Get in touch with the details and we'll quote it.

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Zinc Anode Replacement

In-water zinc changes for shafts, props, rudders, and hull plates. Sized for your hardware, documented on video. No haul-out.

Contact

Get a quote for underwater recovery

Tell us about the boat and where it lives. We reply within a business day — usually faster.

Phone
Phone (778) 535-4506
Email
Email dannysdivingservices@gmail.com
Hours
Hours Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Emergency response available

Urgent — fouled prop, suspected damage, dropped item — call. We triage by phone faster than by form.

Thanks for reaching out — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.