Charter season bookings open on May 1st, 2021. Book your charter now! (334) 380-1770
- Whispering Pines, NC - Carolina Beach, NC
North Carolina's ultimate spearfishing and MEG tooth charters!
SCUBA Charters & SCUBA Certification Training in North Carol
Your Charter Captain and Instructor Steve Oatman
- USCG Master licensed captain
- SDI & PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Instructor
- Former US Army officer, retired after 31 years of service
- 32 years of diving experience
Dive Charters out of Carolina Beach, NC on our custom 30' World Cat power catamaran "Hydro Therapy"
- Join us on one of the fastest Dive Charter boats on the NC coast
- Specialty charters focused on Spearfishing and Megalodon Tooth Hunting
- Maximum of 6 divers, minimum of 4
- All trips are 2 tank trips with the option to add a 3rd tank weather and conditions dependent
LEARN to DIVE!
- Scuba Instruction in Whispering Pines, NC; alternate locations are available
- Start your journey immediately
- SDI or PADI instruction available
- Instruction and certification available for Open Water to Divemaster
- Group and Private courses available with flexible training times.
- Online eLearning at your own pace, followed by Open Water certification in as little as 3 face to face days (FRI evening - SUN).
EXPLORE a wonderful new environment!
- Known as the" Graveyard of the Atlantic", the North Carolina coast boasts historic wreck diving for all levels of experience and interest
- Looking for more adventure; complete Advanced Open Water certification and head offshore to search for prehistoric Megalodon "MEG" shark teeth
- Hit "See More" to check out videos from NC and FL!
CHARTERS call (334) 380-1770 to book
Our Boat: 2018 World Cat 295DC "Hydro Therapy"
"Hydro Therapy" highlights:
- All USCG required safety equipment
- Smooth and Fast twin hull ride with a cruise speed of (26-30 Knots / 30-35 MPH)
- Twin 300 HP outboards with independent fuel tanks for safety and redundancy
- Strataglass removable full helm and cockpit enclosure
- EPIRB, 2 x VHF radios, Radar, XM Satellite Weather feed
- DAN O2 dual bottle oxygen kit (up to 120 minutes) and DAN First Aid Kit on board
- Large center swim platform and Heavy Duty dive ladder for easy entry and exits
- Fresh water shower on swim platform
- Comfortable Ocean Tamer bean bag chairs and cushioned seating
- Removable and adjustable Bow and Stern Sun Shield Canopies
- Outlets for charging accessories
- XM Radio and Bluetooth music
- Full size stand up enclosed head and freshwater sink
- Tank rack storage configurable for 16 to 22 tanks
- Koah speargun rack's for storing up to 8 full size spearguns and spare shafts safely and protected
- Long tag lines and john line to the anchor line.
- Large cooler for personal drinks and lunch (always filled with complimentary water bottles)
Charter Policies
- Reservations:
We carry a Maximum of 6 divers and require a minimum of 4 divers to run a charter. Bookings are only arranged over the phone. All bookings require a valid credit card (Mastercard or Visa), cards will not be charged until we return from the charter. We can arrange for steel (HP100 & HP120) rental tanks for $25 each. Let us know if you need to rent tanks when you book. Call (334) 380-1770 or email wetsuscuba@gmail.com to book. All trips are 2-tank trips, a 3rd tank can be added at an additional cost.
- Cancellation Policy:
Trips cancelled 7 days prior incur no penalty, inside 7 days we will try to fill the booked spot. If we can't fill the spot and the boat runs, you will be charged for the price of the charter! If you cannot make a trip you have booked, please let us know as soon as possible. Weather in North Carolina can be unpredictable at times, it is the captain’s call on if we run and what dive site we go to. The captain and crew also reserve the right to refuse a diver from entering the water because of unsafe diving practices.
*passengers who fail to dive due to seasickness, gear failure, or any other reason are responsible for the price of the charter*
- Certifications & Equipment:
All divers are responsible for bringing the necessary equipment and gear for a given dive trip. All divers are also required to have the proper certification for the dive they schedule. The captain and crew WILL review certification cards at the dock prior to departure. Please have your card with you.
- Group Rate Policy
Contact us for the Group Rate / Whole boat booking policy and discount
Boat Rules
- Please be on time for your scheduled dive trip. You need to be at the dock at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Space is limited, especially on 3 tank dives, so please bring only the essentials. We have a refrigerator and large ice box, so no big coolers on board. As far as gear, please only bring what you will use on your dives. No big bags of spare parts and absolutely no large Hard cases or tubs.
- Absolutely no drugs allowed on board! Alcohol is fine, but remember you can only drink AFTER your dives.
- We spend alot of time to find and bring you to some of the best spearfishing and Meg tooth hunting areas off the NC coast. Please do not record dive coordinates, if you are caught using a GPS or attempting to steal coordinates of the dive site, you will not be welcomed back on board.
- For spearfishing trips divers are responsible for meeting all NC fishing license requirements and regulations. You ARE responsible for adhering to all regulations regarding the taking of fish.
*** For Meg Ledge charters, you must have a minimum of Advanced and Nitrox certification with deep diving experience***
Dive Sites & Charter Prices
Prices are per diver and does not include tanks or scuba gear.
All trips are 2-tanks, a 3rd tank can be added for $50.
Inshore Meg Ledges**
$250
- DPV's are allowed for MEG Ledge trips, coordinate with Captain prior
**additional dive experience/qualifications required.
Spearfishing Trip**
$250
- 25-35 miles offshore
**additional dive experience/qualifications required.
Frying Pan Tower
$250
Dive Sites & Charter Prices (continued)
NC Wrecks 18-35 miles
$150
- Hyde / Markham
- Schoolhouse
- John D. Gill
NC Wrecks & AR's 10-18 miles
$100
- Dredge Wreck
- Stone Tug
NC Wrecks and AR's 2-10 miles
$75
- Liberty ship
We do not do Tec or Deco diving charters at this time.
Course's, Classes and Services
SCUBA CLASSES
Discover Scuba Diving
$100
Try scuba in a controlled pool environment. This is a familiarization class, not a certification course conducted within the confines of a warm and calm pool.
If you have a Mask, Fins, and Snorkel bring them, if not they will be provided for the course.
Try scuba and if you enroll in an Open Water Scuba Diver course within 6 months receive 10% off base course cost.
Open Water Scuba Diver (OWSD)
$450
Students provide Mask, Fins, and Snorkel. Course costs cover all student learning materials and basic scuba gear for the course (BCD, Regulator set, Computer, and Tanks). OWSD certification dives are conducted in a local Quarry or with prior coordination in the quarry for initial dives (2-3) followed by open ocean dives (1-2) weather dependent. Bundle NITROX course for additional savings.
Quarry entrance ($20) and Charter boat fees ($100-$175) are in addition to the basic course cost.
Specialty Courses
$75 -$150 ea
- NITROX (EANx)
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Deep Diver
- Wreck Diver
- Underwater Navigator
- Drift Diver
- Night Diver
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle
- Project AWARE
- AWARE Shark conservation
- AWARE Dive Against Debris
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
- Emergency First Responder
- O2 provider
COURSES, CLASSES AND SERVICES
CONTINUING EDUCATION SCUBA AND EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER CLASSES
ReActivate Scuba Refresher Program
$100 + dive costs
Want a quick scuba refresher? ReActivate™ is the perfect way to update your dive skills and knowledge before jumping back into the water. Whether you want a few reminders or need to go over the basics, ReActivate is personalized for you: review scuba concepts on your tablet, mobile device or computer, then go diving with a PADI Professional. It’s quick and easy, and divers who complete both the knowledge and in water skill refresher receive a replacement C-card with a ReActivated date on it.
Advanced Open Water Diver
$275 + dive costs
You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your PADI OWSD certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through 5 different Adventure Dives. You try out different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
Each Adventure Dive may credit toward the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver Course.
Rescue Diver
$350
Divers describe the Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed. You also learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning.
EFR Primary & Secondary First Aid, CPR & AED training
100
Full certification training offered for Primary and Secondary Care First Aid, CPR and AED certification, and Care for Children certification (add $25 to course cost). EFR training is based on internationally recognized medical guidelines for emergency patient care. Flexible instructional approach with independent study followed by in person skill development. Results in shorter classroom time requirements.
Course is open to ALL individuals and there are no minimum age requirements.
VIP - Visual Cylinder Inspection services
25
Annual scuba cylinder VIP includes air fill; Scuba cylinders have to be visually inspected yearly.
We also offer tank valve hydro sonic cleaning and rebuilding for $15 plus parts.
For more Information or to Sign up contact us below.