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DIVE OPS

The following specifics for dive operations for trips to the USS Oriskany have been established, and we are now taking bookings!  Please remember, we do not own the boats, and all charter fees and policies are set by the captains.

-  Price per person for a 2 tank/ 2 dive trip to the USS Oriskany is $145, payable at time of booking.  There is a 48 hour cancellation policy – no refunds will be given for diver cancellation within 48 hours of the trip.  Fees for trips cancelled by the captain will be refunded.

-  Tanks and weights are not provided, but can be rented at MBT Divers.

-  All divers wishing to dive the USS Oriskany must have a minimum of 20 logged dives.

-  Openwater Divers that do not possess an advanced certification or a deep diver specialty certification:

-  Must have completed a total of 20 logged dives

-  Will be required to dive with a guide.

-  Must have completed 2 logged dives within the last year or complete a refresher dive.

-  Advanced Divers or those with deep diver specialty certifications:

-  Must have completed 2 logged dives at or below 80’ in the last year to dive without a guide.

            -  Must have completed 2 logged dives within the last year to dive with a guide.

- Divers must have the following equipment:

Alternate air source - octo or redundant air system
safety sausage or similar marker device
whistle
gloves
-  Groups wishing to privately book an entire boat will be required to provide a 50% nonrefundable deposit at time of booking.  (Deposits will be refunded in case of trip cancellation by the captain).

-  On regular recreational trips, Tech certified divers are permitted to conduct one longer deco dive instead of 2 non-deco dives.

Any of the information provided above is subject to change at any time.



They are booked solid on weekends thru Oct. Sounds like a great winter getaway ;D