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DDS Dive Charters
Join us on a Great Lakes Dive Charter and explore beautiful local shipwrecks. We offer charters for every skill level from Beginner to Advanced and Technical.
Weekly walk on charters available from May to October. Contact us for club and private charters.
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.
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Tiller Wreck, Lake Ontario
Price range: $85.00 through $125.00Advanced Open Water Diver
Max Depth 113 feet
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Port Colborne Open Water, Lake Erie
Price range: $85.00 through $125.00Open Water Diver
Max Depth 40 feet
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About 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
Boat: Gideon Brown | Boat:Run Time | ||
Date | Site | Date | Site |
May 16 | Tiller 10am/2pm | May 9 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
May 23 | Port Colborne 9am/1pm | May 30 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
May 24 | Port Maitland 9am/1pm | May 31 | Port Colborne 9am/1pm |
June 6 | Port Maitland 9am/1pm | June 13 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
June 14 | Long Point Private | June 19 | Tiller 6:30pm |
June 20 | Wexford 9am/2pm | June 27 | Port Colborne OW 9am/1pm |
June 21 | Wexford 9am/2pm | July 3 | Tiller 6:30pm |
June 25 | Raleigh 6:30 FUERU | July 4 | Port Colborne OW 9am/1pm |
June 28 | Northwind | July 10 | Raleigh 6:30 |
June 29 | Northwind | July 19 | Long Point |
June 30 | Northwind | July 25 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
July 11 | Tiller 10am/2pm | July 31 | Tiller 6:30pm |
July 18 | Port Maitland 9am/1pm | Aug 7 | Raleigh 6:30 |
July 19 | Tiller 10am/2pm | Aug 8 | Port Colborne 9am/1pm |
July 24 | Raleigh 6:30 | August 15 | Wexford 9am/2pm |
July 26 | Tiller 10am/2pm | August 16 | Wexford 9am/2pm |
Aug 1 | Port Maitland 9am/1pm | Aug 23 | Port Colborne 9am/1pm |
Aug 21 | Raleigh 6:30 | Aug 29 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
Aug 22 | Tiller 10am/2pm | Sept 5 | Port Colborne 9am/1pm |
Aug 30 | Tiller 10am/2pm | Sept 7 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
Sept 4 | Tiller 6:30pm | Sept 12 | Tiller 10am/2pm |
Sept 7 | Long Point | Sept 19 | Waome 10am/2pm |
Sept 19 | Port Maitland 9am/1pm | Sept 20 | Waome 10am/2pm |
Oct 3 | Port Maitland 9am/1pm | Sept 26 | Port Colborne 9am/1pm |
Oct 12 | Tiller 10am/2pm | Oct 10 | 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.