2012 Lake Michigan Wreck Dive Schedule

Join Aquatic Adventure Inc. on our next Lake Michigan wreck trip. Lake Michigan boasts some of the top wreck diving in the world with visibility ranging from 20 to 100 feet. Many Lake Michigan shipwrecks are in excellent condition and provide incredible photo opportunities. For more information on the top wreck dives in the Milwaukee area, see our Discover Milwaukee Lake Michigan Wreck Dives page.

Don't miss your chance to be part of history by visiting these historic dive sites.

Please bookmark this page. Additional dives will be added throughout the dive season.

For directions to the docks, click here. Milwaukee Departures Kenosha Departures Port Washington Departures Technical Dives Lake Michigan Training Offerings For current weather on Lake Michigan, click one of these links: NOAA National Data Buoy Center NOAA National Weather Service Sign up for a charter now at Aquatic Adventures Online.

Picture courtesy of Cal Kothrade

Milwaukee Departures

Please note that dates and locations may be changed due to weather, available light, classes being taught, or the experience of divers aboard.

Mai Tai
Sunday, May 6 (9:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Destination to be announced)
Saturday, June 16 (9:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (St. Albans, Depth 165')
Thursday, July 12 (5:30 p.m. departure) - 1 tank (Destination to be announced)

Len-Der
Saturday, May 26 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Milwaukee Car Ferry)
Sunday, June 10 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Prins Willem)
Thursday, August 9 (5:30 p.m. departure) - 1 tank (Captain's choice)
Sunday, August 19 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Prins Willem and Dredge No. 6)
Thursday, September 13 (5:30 p.m. departure) - 1 tank (Captain's choice)
Sunday, September 23 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Prins Willem V)
Sunday, October 21 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Prins Willem V and Dredge No. 6)

Aquatic Adventures Inc. will join the crew of the Len-Der for wreck dives out of Milwaukee. Weather permitting, we will dive the famous Prins Willem V, the Dredge No.6, the Lumberman, Transfer, the Milwaukee Car Ferry or one of many other local wrecks. We will meet at the dock 30 minutes prior to departure. Prices for the dives in 2011 were $110 for a two tank dive and $75 for a one take dive.** These prices may be changed in 2012. Please call Aquatic Adventures at (262) 938-6827 or see Aquatic Adventures Online for current prices and to reserve your spot.

The Sunday dives are restricted to divers with PADI Advanced Open Water certifications or above or proof of Lake Michigan wreck diving experience. Some Thursday dives are limited to PADI Deep Divers and technical divers or those with deep diving experience in Lake Michigan due to depth.
 

Kenosha Departures

Sunday, July 29 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (S.S. Wisconsin)

Aquatic Adventures Inc. will join the crew of Len-Der for one of our dives out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Weather permitting, we dive the S.S. Wisconsin. We will meet at the dock in Kenosha 30 minutes prior to departure. Please note that may be a surcharge for out of town dives due to the increase in fuel costs. Call Aquatic Adventures at (262) 938-6827 or see Aquatic Adventures Online for more information and 2011 pricing. Carpooling to Kenosha will be available.

Port Washington Departures

Sunday, July 15 (8:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (Niagara and Mahoning)
Sunday, July 15 (2:00 p.m. departure) - 1 tank (Northerner)

Aquatic Adventures Inc. will join the crew of Len-Der for one of our dives out of Port Washington. Weather permitting, we dive the famous Niagara, the Mahoning, and the Northerner. We will meet at the dock in Port Washington 30 minutes prior to departure. Please note that there may be a surcharge for out of town dives due to fuel costs. Call Aquatic Adventures at (262) 938-6827 or see Aquatic Adventures Online for more information and 2012 pricing. Carpooling to Port Washington will be available.

Technical Dives (130+ feet)

Saturday, June 16 (9:00 a.m. departure) - 2 tank (St. Albans, Depth 165')

Participants must hold a minimum certification of PADI Tec 45 or equivalent for any dive beyond 130 feet that involves decompression  Dives below 185 feet require a DSAT Trimix Diver certification or equivalent training using hypoxic trimix.
 

Training Offerings

Lake Michigan Wreck Dives 2012

Aquatic Adventures, Inc. will be offering PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Wreck Diver, and PADI Deep Diver Specialty† dives during our Lake Michigan dive trips. For more information, see our Courses page.

*All participants must provide proof of a minimum certification level of Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water preferred. 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 you are qualified to join us.

**Equipment rental costs are not included in the price of the Lake Michigan wreck dives. Only the specifically mentioned items are included. This price could change due to increased fuel costs.

†In order to participate in the Wreck or Deep Diving Specialty courses you must be a PADI Advanced Open Water diver (or equivalent). No deep dives are possible during the Sunday Port Washington departures since the maximum depth is only 55 feet.

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