Professional Underwater Film & Photography Charters

Oceanfix provides expert dive charters and logistics for professional underwater photographers and videographers working in British Columbia’s cold-water environments. With decades of experience and our own dedicated charter vessel, we are a trusted partner for underwater film, documentary, and photography projects throughout the Discovery Passage. Campbell River has plenty of hotels, car rental, and a nearby airport to make the logistics of a film easy. 

Recognized by the Canadian Underwater Film Network

Oceanfix is recognized by the Canadian Underwater Film Network as one of the leading companies supporting underwater film and photography in the Pacific Northwest.

We work with professional filmmakers, broadcasters, researchers, and photographers on complex underwater shoots that require reliability, rigorous safety standards, and deep local knowledge. We also have the experience in working with production co-ordinators, producers and production dive supervisors.

 

Specialized Support for Underwater Productions

Underwater film and photography demand more than standard dive services. Oceanfix specializes in supporting professional production teams with operations tailored to the technical, logistical, and safety requirements of underwater imaging in cold-water environments.

Our services include:

  • Experienced Captains and Deckhands
  • Production-focused dive planning and logistics
  • Camera-friendly dive profiles and site selection
  • Cold-water diving expertise and safety protocols for working with film crews
  • Support for scuba, technical, and specialized dive operations

Oceanfix is an experienced dive operator with the expertise and infrastructure to operate as a production-ready partner for professional underwater film and photography projects.

The Ocean Guardian – Dedicated Film-Ready Charter Vessel

Oceanfix operates Ocean Guardian, our purpose-built charter vessel designed specifically for diving including professional dive and film operations in Pacific Northwest waters.

Ocean Guardian provides:

  • Flexible scheduling aligned with production timelines
  • A stable working platform for camera systems and crew
  • Easy water access for divers and equipment with the hydraulic elevator
  • Heated cabin and dry space for crew and sensitive gear
  • An experienced captain and crew familiar with film shoot requirements
  • Can provide certificate of insurance

Operating our own vessel allows us to respond quickly to changing weather, tides, and creative needs—an essential advantage for successful underwater productions.

Unmatched Local Knowledge

Based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Oceanfix offers access to some of the most biologically rich and visually compelling cold-water environments in the world.

Our local expertise includes:

  • Seasonal marine life behavior and migrations
  • Advanced tide and current planning
  • Site selection tailored to specific filming objectives
  • Safe operations in dynamic Pacific Northwest conditions

This knowledge is critical for maximizing filming opportunities while maintaining the highest professional safety standards.

Selected Productions, Photography & Creative Collaborations

Oceanfix has supported a wide range of professional underwater film, documentary, and photography projects, providing experienced dive operations, vessel support, and local knowledge throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Film & Documentary Productions

Recommended Professional Photography & Filmmaking Collaborators

These projects required close coordination with creative teams, careful planning around tides and conditions, and a strong understanding of local marine environments to ensure both safety and creative success.

“I’ve worked with the Oceanfix team many times over the past several years. They’re professional, safety-focused, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Having access to a full-service dive shop is also very handy for last-minute additions. Stephen and the crew do everything they can to make sure the day runs smoothly, which lets me focus on getting the shots I need. We’ve filmed octopus, kelp forests, shipwrecks, and everything in between. Discovery Passage is an incredible location—the best bang for buck in Canada—and Oceanfix has been my go-to partner on many productions.”

 

Russell Clark, Producer / Director / Dive Supervisor

Life One The Edge (CBC, PBS)

 

Work With Oceanfix

If you are planning an underwater film or photography project in the Pacific Northwest, we would be pleased to discuss how Oceanfix can support your production.

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