Description

Port Maitland Lake Erie Advanced Dive

Lake Erie is home to some of the best shipwreck diving in the Great Lakes. From Port Maitland we can access wrecks such as the Stonewreck (90ft) and Carling Ford (97ft) or Niagara (90ft), Finney (100ft) Learn more about 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

• Advanced Open Water
• Must have cold water dive experience
• Nitrox recommended
• Charters are Tech and Rec friendly

Dive Conditions

• Max depth 27 – 30 m / 90-100 ft
• Thermocline at depth 3-5°C / 37-41°F
• Drysuit or 7mm wetsuit with hood and gloves
• Charters are unguided. Full dive site briefing will be provided
• No scuba gear, tanks or weights included

Boarding & Departure

Departure: Port Maitland Public Boat Launch. Located 939 Port Maitland Rd, Dunnville

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.