- 4 Hours
- Ages 10-14
PADI’S DSD provides you with the theory and knowledge you need to be comfortable and safe while scuba diving for the first time.
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! Coming Summer 2023: Discover Scuba. Give scuba diving a try and see if it’s right for you, right in Mackinaw City!
Outside food and beverages are welcome!
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.
OUR FLEET FOR SCUBA DIVING
SCUBA DIVING ADVENTURES
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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
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Hammond Bay — (decompression diving)
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.
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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.
- $130.00/diver ~ 2 tank dive
- $150.00/diver ~ 3 tank dive
We leave from 1080 N Huron St. Cheboygan, MI 49721 (Cheboygan County Marina) 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 is available right in the same lot.
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All divers must currently hold a valid technical dive certification. Minimum 4 divers, call to schedule with others if necessary.
- $175/diver ~ 2 tank dive
We leave from HAMMOND BAY DIVES, it should be 229 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 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. CASH ACCEPTED.
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.
- IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS BY THE DAY BEFORE THE SCUBA TRIP
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO CUSTOMERS CANCELLING LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE OF THEIR CHARTER.