Dive Lake Erie Shipwrecks

Dive Lake Erie Shipwrecks in 2023

Lake Erie is home to some of the best shipwreck diving in the Great Lakes. This year we are running two awesome weekends of full Lake Erie diving in May and September. New this year is an Open Water friendly charter on the Sunday Mornings, all sites max depth 60 feet.

Join us the May Victoria Day weekend with two days of Lake Erie diving. Two tank charters available on Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21 with both morning and afternoon departure times at 9:00am & 2:00pm.

Join us again in the fall for another two days of epic Lake Erie diving on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17 with both morning and afternoon departure times at 9:00am & 2:00pm..

NEW THIS YEAR – Sunday AM Charters for Open Water Divers – all sites will be shallower than 60 feet!

Wrecks include the Carligford/ Stone Wreck, Benson/ Raleigh and the Finnie/ Niagara.

Charter Details

Diver Level Minimum Advanced Open Water certified with cold water dive experience. Max depth 110ft. Sunday morning charters, minimun Open Water Certified, max depth 60 feet. Drysuit or good quality 7mm wetsuit recommended with hood and gloves. DDS Charters are Tech and Rec friendly.

Run Time The boat comfortably holds 8 divers and can accommodate double and single tanks. The boat has dry storage, shade, and a marine head onboard. Run Time has large ladder rungs for ease of climbing back on after the dive. During the surface interval cookies and water are provided.

Departure The boat departs from Sugarloaf Marina, Port Colborne at the Public Boat Launch. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time to load your gear. Departure times are 9:00am & 2:00pm sharp.

Cost $110 + HST for a two dive charter. Not Included: tanks, scuba gear & gratuity.

How To Sign Up for a Lake Erie Dive Charter

1. Phone, email or visit the shop to book.

2. Make full payment to confirm your spot.

3. Fill out the online Diver Registration Form.

Terms and Conditions

Diver Responsibility All Divers are responsible for insuring they have the appropriate scuba gear for cold water diving, redundancy and exposure protection. No scuba gear, tanks or weights are included. If rentals are needed the diver is responsible to pick them up in store during retail hours. DDS Charters are not guided, private Divemaster can be arranged for an additional fee. All divers are expected to only attend dives within their diver certification level and experience. Lastly, unsafe divers putting themselves and others at risk may be asked to leave.

Cancellation Policy All dive charters are non-refundable. Please let us know if you are unable to go. If we are able to fill your spot you will receive a store credit for your charter fee. If the dive charter is cancelled by Dan’s Dive Shop or the boat operator due to unforeseeable circumstances a credit or full refund will be provided.