North Carolina Wreck Trek - September 26-30, 2024-NEW DATE!!
ALthough Tropical Storm Debby washed us out of our original date we are going to try again -- Scuba diving in North Carolina with Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City is an amazing experience. We had a fabulous time last year and look forward to another exciting adventure! Fed by the warm clear waters of the Gulfstream, they have incredible visibility and comfortable temperatures making NC Diving always top-rated by scuba enthusiasts and dive publications. Often referred to as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic.", more than 2,000 ships have sunk in these waters since people began keeping records in 1526. The waters off the coast of Morehead City, North Carolina offer a unique diving experience year around. With summertime temperatures ranging from 75-80 degrees, this is the ideal location to do some fantastic warm water wreck diving.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Voted #1 in North America for Big Marine Life, North Carolina is home to the Sand Tiger shark. An impressive looking but docile shark, Sand Tiger encounters are common occurrences in our offshore waters. Often present in large numbers, the sharks range in size from four to over eight feet long! Sand Tigers typically swim with their mouths open, smiling for photos, and proudly displaying three rows of ferocious teeth.
COST: $1,000.00*
What's Included:
- Friday & Saturday Full Day Dive Trips consist of two dives each day, at one or two locations determined the morning of the dives in accordance with weather/sea conditions and customer preference. Bottom times are dictated by no-decompression limits.
- Sunday Half Day Shallow Dive Trip consists of one dive for a maximum of 60 minutes at 50-70'
- Four Nights Lodging in the Famous Bunkhouse located just steps from the dive center (If you choose other accommodations please deduct $135.00)
- Weights
Not included: Cylinder Rentals or fills, rental equipment, transportation, and food. We can reserve your cylinders when you book. Divers must let us know if you are using DIN or YOKE regulators. If you are diving DIN, you should bring an adapter with you. Adapters can be purchased at Aquatic Specialties.
Deposit Schedule:
$500 deposit (non refundable if you cancel)
$500 balance due on September 6 (If weather ends up cancelling you would recieve a full refund)
*This cost may vary according to how you want to get there. Arrive and check in by 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 26. Some people may be driving in which case you would share in their gas. Others may be flying which would require sharing in a car rental from the airport to the shop. Please let us know what you would like to do to get there. We generally go to the grocery store and share breakfast & lunches in the bunkhouse and eat out in local establishments.
Cancellation Policy:
The deposit is non-refundable unless you get a substitute for your spot.
Minimum Dive Experience:
- Advanced Open Water Certification with a minimum of 20 logged dives.
- At least 2 boat ocean dives of 70 feet or greater, and at least 2 dives in the last 12 months.
- Minimum age of 15.
Accommodations - Dive Lodge
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have reserved space in the Olympus Divers' Lodge which is located within two blocks of the shop. This provides economical accommodations ($55/nite plus tax) and the opportunity to meet and socialize with divers from around the country. The lodge has 32 bunks in five separate rooms. Three of the rooms contain eight bunks with the other two rooms having 4 bunks. Quiet Time starts at 9:00 PM.
Each bunk has a storage area for your dry gear. Each guest will need to bring his or her linens, typically a sleeping bag, pillowcase, and towel. Please no wet dive gear in the Lodge.
The lodge features a large lounge area for post-dive relaxation and socializing. The living room contains couches, a color TV/DVD/ VCR with cable, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The lodge is equipped with separate male/female restrooms and shower facilities. Each shower room contains three shower stalls, two sinks, and two toilets.
If you will be arriving after the dive shop closes, please call us in advance for the lodge entry code and assigned bunkroom.
Hotels
Olympus Dive Center has special reduced rates at select hotels if you prefer to make your own arrangements.
The cost of the lodge will be deducted from your bill.
- Bask Hotel 252-499-9200 - Call for the Olympus Dive Center Rate
- Beaufort Hotel NC 252-728-3000 - Call for the Olympus Dive Center Rate
- Hampton Inn 252-240-2300 - Call for the Olympus Dive Center Rate
- Holiday Inn 252-247-5001 - Call for the Olympus Dive Center Rate
- The Inn @ Pine Knoll Shores 800-338-1533 - Call for the Olympus Dive Center Rate
- Palm Suites (Atlantic Beach) 252-247-6400 - Call for the Olympus Dive Center Rate
- Econo Lodge 252-247-2940
- Quality Inn 252-648-0030