Dive Charters

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Join us and explore beautiful local shipwrecks. We offer weekly charters for every skill level from Beginner to Advanced and Technical. Contact us for dive club and private charters.

About the Dive Sites

Lake Erie has a bounty of shipwrecks for every skill level from beginner to technical. Charters depart from Port Colborne, Port Maitland and Long Point. Lake Ontario has the popular Tiller Wreck. A preserved wooden schooner located 6 kms offshore from Port Dalhousie. We also run charters to other destinations such as Grand Bend to dive the SS Wexford and Muskoka to dive the great walls and the shipwreck of the Waome.

Learn more about local dive sites here or visit the charter booking page.

About the Dive Charters

Tanks, weights or scuba gear are not provided.

Air, Nitrox, Trimix and full scuba rentals are available for pick up at Dan’s Dive Shop.

For dives deeper than 40 feet divers need a dive computer, cold water regulator, coldwater wetsuit or drysuit, hood and gloves.

Divers must have a SMB (Surface Marker Bag) with additional reel recommended. For safety reasons you must be able to identify yourself on the surface in the event you are separated from the boat.

Underwater light is highly recommended. It also serves as an excellent communication tool. Required for night dives.

Please take your Bonine if you’re prone to motion sickness (or even if you’re not) at least 1 hour before departure.

Onboard there is a marine head, water and cookies. Please bring any additional snacks or drinks you may want.

Gratuities for the Captains are welcome. The customary amount is $10 – $20.

Please have your certification card onboard.

About the Boats

Meet the Gideon Brown

Operated by Northern Diving Adventures

A 6.4 m Metalcraft Kingfisher Patrol that’s traded its old enforcement swagger for full-on dive-day vibes. This all-aluminum beauty has been totally reimagined for underwater adventure: roomy seating, bathroom facility, smart gear storage, and a long, fin-friendly dive ladder that makes getting back on board almost as fun as getting in the water.

The Gideon Brown is Transport Canada certified and enrolled in the Small Vessel Compliance Program. Equipped with AED and Marine First Aid Kit, & Oxygen. 

And the real showstopper? Speed. The Gideon Brown can get you to the Carlingford & Stonewreck in the middle of Lake Erie in just 30 minutes, getting you from shore to wreck before you’ve even finished your pre-dive snack.

 

Meet Run Time

Operated by Niagara Nautical Adventures

A 24’ 6” Rosborough RF-246, a highly stable and rugged Down-East style vessel ideal for Great Lakes conditions. Our focus is safe, smooth, and diver-friendly operations tailored to both recreational and technical divers.

• Engine: Single Yamaha 115

• Cruise Speed: 12 knots

• Layout: Spacious cockpit with wide, open deck ideal for dive gear

• Cabin: Fully enclosed pilothouse for comfort and weather protection

• Fin-friendly dive ladder for easy exits while geared

• Features: Dry storage, seating, Marine head, built for utility and comfort

 

2026 Charter Schedule

Gideon Brown

 

Run Time

 

Date

Site

Date

Site

    
Sept 19 Manasoo  

Sept 25

Raleigh

 

 

Oct 10

Port Maitland 9am/1pm

Sept 26

Tiller 10am

Oct 12

Tiller & Crane 8am/2pm

Oct 3

Tiller 10am/2pm

Diver Responsibility

Divers are expected to follow safe diving practices. This includes:

  • Dive within certification level and experience.
  • Logged 1 dive in the last 6 months.
  • Practice good buoyancy control.
  • Manage air consumption & dive plan.
  • Dive with cold water scuba gear in good condition.
  • Use appropriate exposure protection for water temperature.
  • Unsafe divers putting themselves and others at risk may be asked to leave.

If you haven’t dived in a while or have only dived in warm water we have options. We offer services such as: pool rental, weekly shore dives, divemaster hire and the PADI ReActivate Course.

If you have any questions, concerns or would like assistance with your diving please let us know. We are happy to provide guidance and training on how to improve your skills and experience level as a diver. Divemasters available for hire.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Dive charters are non-refundable.

Cancel up to two weeks prior and receive a store credit.

If the boat operator cancels due to weather then receive a credit or refund.