Description

Lake Erie – Port Colborne for Open Water Divers

Join us for a fun easy dive in the shallow waters of Lake Erie. These sites are above the thermocline in warmer water making it a great option open to all levels of divers. Explore the wrecks of the Raleigh and the Finch with lots to see and packed with marine life in the summer months. Both wrecks sit just offshore in 30-40 feet of water. Lake Erie shipwrecks here.

Cost

$85 + HST for a one dive charter

$125 + HST for a two dive charter

Not Included: tanks, scuba gear & gratuity.

Diver Level

• Open Water Diver

Dive Conditions

• Max depth 12 m / 40 ft
• Summer months 21-25°C / 70-77°F
• Wetsuit with hood and gloves optional
• Charters are unguided. Full dive site briefing will be provided
• No scuba gear, tanks or weights included

Boarding & Departure

Departure:Port Colborne Public Boat Launch. Located near Steel Street in Sugarloaf Marina

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time to load your gear.

Boarding Instructions:

Park near the boat dock to load your gear on the boat. Assemble your gear at your car, walk it on and secure it. Partially don your wetsuit/drysuit at your car before you board. Please leave all big dive bags in your car. There is dry storage in the wheelhouse for wallets, phones etc.

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.