Lake Michigan Dive Charters
Join Aquatic Adventures for a trip back in time on one of our Lake Michigan dive charters. The Milwaukee area is known for its world-class shipwreck diving. This is your chance to visit famous freighters like the Prins Willem V and the Car Ferry Milwaukee, Dredge No. 6, and historical sites like the Lumberman, SS Wisconsin, the Northerner, and SS Appomattox.
Our 2025 Charter Schedule will be available in early January 2025. Check back for updates.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
DIVE LAKE MICHIGAN
Our dive charters depart from Milwaukee, Port Washington, and Kenosha. Make sure to verify which marina your charter departs from. Please note that the dates and locations advertised may change due to weather, available light, classes being taught, or the experience levels of divers aboard. Any changes in dates or locations will be provided on this page should weather or other unforeseen issues force us to change the schedule.
We recommend you bookmark this page as additional dives will be added throughout the dive season.
Current Weather Conditions
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Pricing
Prices differ depending on the number of dives scheduled for that particular charter. All charters departing on Saturday and Sunday are two dives. Weekday evenings are single dives. Private charters can be scheduled for one or two dives. Divers should ensure they have sufficient air to make the number of dives scheduled for their charter.
Private Charters
Private charters can be scheduled by calling (262) 938-6827. Cost for private charters is simply 4 times the standard single diver rate for up to 4 divers. Up to two additional divers can be added at the standard rate for each diver. Payment is due at the time of scheduling.
Training Offerings
Aquatic Adventures, Inc. will be offering PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Wreck Diver, and PADI Deep Diver dives during many of our Lake Michigan dive trips. See our Course Calendar for training opportunities, or call us at (262) 938-6827 to book your next class.
Charter Policies
- All participants must provide proof of a minimum certification level of PADI Advanced Open Water for all Intermediate level and above dives. For your safety and the safety of the other participants, Aquatic Adventures, Inc. reserves the right to verify that you have also been diving recently. We may need to see your log book to ensure that you are qualified to join us.
- All divers should arrive 30 minutes early to ensure all gear is stowed, liability forms are signed, and everyone is aboard by the listed departure time. No refunds will be issued to divers who arrive late or fail to show up for a scheduled charter.
- Equipment rental costs are NOT included in the price of the Lake Michigan wreck dives. This includes tanks and weights. See our Rent Scuba Equipment page for current rates.
- Prices listed here could change due to increased fuel costs. While this rarely happens, you can verify current charges by checking the amount shown in the shopping cart.
- In order to participate in the Wreck or Deep Diving Specialty courses, you must be a PADI Advanced Open Water diver (or equivalent). If you are enrolled in a Deep Diver course, make sure to verify that the charters you choose will be visiting sites greater than 60 feet..
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