Enjoy world-class diving right in Northern Michigan! Experienced divers will be amazed at the diving sites available in our area. From shallow wrecks all the way to technical diving sites – Nautical North Family Adventures can accommodate a wide variety of group sizes!
Our Fleet
HURON EXPLORER
A 28′ BAHA certified to carry 6 divers, moored at Mackinaw Village marina. (Minimum of 4 divers).
Call for reservations (231) 444-3400
To participate in SCUBA Diving activities you must sign the waiver and release form.
Please bring your signed waiver to save time during check in.
Yankee Sunshine
A brand new 36′ Newton Glass Bottom vessel – certified to hold 20 scuba divers, moored at Cheboygan Village Marina. (Used for larger groups and technical dives)
*Call for Group rates!
Call for reservations (231) 444-3400
To participate in SCUBA Diving activities you must sign the waiver and release form.
Please bring your signed waiver to save time during check in.
Recreational Diving
World class diving right from Mackinaw City! We can accommodate any group size and can provide a dive master upon request. Choose your adventure! We offer trips to the following shipwrecks:
Cedarville — Steel hull
- 40’-110’ depth lost May 7, 1965
- Skill level: intermediate to advanced
Colonial Ellsworth — Wooden schooner
- 70’-85’ depth lost Sept. 2, 1896
- Skill level: intermediate to advanced
Eber Ward — Wooden bulk and package freight
- 110’-140’ depth lost Apr. 20, 1909
- Skill level: advanced
M. Stalker — Wood, one deck, square stern
- 85’-100’ depth _ lost Nov. 5, 1886
- Skill level: intermediate to advanced
Maitland — Wooden Schooner
- 70’-85’ depth, lost June 11, 1881
- Skill level: intermediate to advanced
Minneapolis — Wooden bulk freighter
- 90’-124’ depth, lost Apr. 4, 1894
- Skill level: advanced
Northwest — Sail, schooner rig
- 75’ depth, lost Apr. 6, 1898
- Skill level: intermediate to advanced
Sandusky — Wood, two-masted brig
- 70’-84’ depth, lost Sept. 20, 1856
- Skill level: intermediate to advanced
St. Andrew — Wood, three-masted schooner
- 52’-60’ depth, lost June 26, 1878
- Skill level: beginner to intermediate
William H. Barnum — Wood, steam, two boilers
- 50’-75’ depth, lost Apr. 3, 1894
- Skill level: beginner to intermediate
Wm. Young — Wooden schooner
- 105’-125’ depth, lost. Oct. 5, 1891
- Skill level: advanced
Technical Diving
Hammond Bay — (decompression during)
Newell Eddy — Three-masted schooner barge
- 168’ depth, lost Apr. 28, 1893
Johnson — 260’ wooden steamer
- 150’ depth lost July, 1902
Bentley Deck — 170’ three-masted schooner
- 155’ – 165’ depth, lost Nov. 12, 1878
Persian — 128’ schooner
- 168’ depth lost, Sept. 16, 1868
Dive Pricing (for the Huron Explorer AND Yankee Sunshine for May, June, September, and October)
Call for Yankee Sunshine pricing in July and August for dive purposes.
Straits Area (Mackinaw City)
All divers must currently (at least) hold a valid open water scuba certification and have previously done cold water diving to a similar depth. Minimum 4 divers — call to schedule with others if needed/check online calendar.
- $120,00/diver ~ 2 tank dive
- $150.00/diver ~ 3 tank dive
We leave from Mackinaw City Marina (107 S. Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City), Slip 44 at 8 a.m. sharp and 2 p.m. sharp. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to be sure all gear is loaded, forms turned in, and payment is taken.
Parking for this marina is two driveways south on Huron Avenue at the park.
Hammond Bay (technical diving)
All divers must currently hold a valid technical dive certification. Minimum 4 divers, call to schedule with others if necessary.
- $150/diver ~ 2 tank dive
We leave from Cheboygan Village Marina (123 S. Main Street, Cheboygan) aboard the Yankee Sunshine at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure to be sure all gear is loaded, forms turned in, and payment is taken.
Consider DAN insurance for personal protection. Charter boat does NOT cover you after you exit the vessel.
DEPOSITS
50% OF YOUR COST FOR THE DIVE TRIP IS REQUIRED AT BOOKING. FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP.
CANCELLATION POLICY
FULL REFUND AVAILABLE FOR:
- CUSTOMERS CANCELLING 7 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE OF THE CHARTER.
- IF NAUTICAL NORTH FAMILY ADVENTURES CANCELS A CHARTER FOR ANY REASON
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO CUSTOMERS CANCELLING LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE OF THEIR CHARTER.