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BOTTOM TIME DIVE CHARTERS
Charters
Aboard our custom dive boat, The Regulator, you can explore all the St. Lawrence has to offer. From historical shipwrecks of the 19th and 20th centuries, to drift dives along deep granite walls alive with fish, freshwater sponges, and other aquatic life. On-board amenities include water, sports drinks, light snacks, and a marine head.
You may also request a personal or group dive guide or instructor to accompany you at any sites you may be unfamiliar with. An experienced guide can also help you get the most out of your bottom time. See below for rates.
Dive charters depart from the Bonnie Castle Marina in Alexandria Bay. See below for directions
Other dives:
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Deer Island Drift
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Ironsides Island Drift
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Night dives
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Bottle dives
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Exploration dives
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Ask about our weeknight shore dives and fun dives aboard The Regulator
In addition to scuba charters, we offer;
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Snorkeling trips
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Sightseeing Tours to:
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Boldt Castle
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Singer Castle
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Islands
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Fireworks
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Rock Island Lighthouse/Museum
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Call for current pricing
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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In addition to all basic scuba equipment, divers are required to carry a surface maker buoy (SMB, aka Safety Sausage). This is for your personal safety and the presence of boat traffic at many dive sites.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
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Dive light(s) are highly recommended for most sites, especially wreck dives.
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Gloves are recommended for any wreck dives due to the inherent hazards, as well as the presence of zebra mussels with sharp shells throughout the river.
Marina
The Regulator departs from Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina in Alexandria Bay from where you can explore all the St. Lawrence has to offer. From historical shipwrecks of the 19th and 20th centuries, to drift dives along deep granite walls alive with a variety of fish, freshwater sponges, and other aquatic life. On-board amenities include water, Gatorade, light snacks, and marine head.
Dive charters depart from the Bonnie Castle Marina at 35 Holland Street in Alexandria Bay. Plenty of free parking is available, and you can unload your equipment right at the boathouse. See below for directions
The Regulator
The Regulator is a 34-foot SeaRay that has been specially modified and converted into a commercial dive vessel. She features an easy-to-board, 'Christmas tree' style dive ladder with an extra large dive platform for safe and easy entry and exit.
Her wide beam provides 12 feet of space between the gunwales, making for a comfortable environment to travel and gear up. She cruises comfortably at 25 knots to get you to and from your dive sites quickly.
The fully enclosed deck shields you from the sun on hot summer days and helps keep you warm on those chilly North Country days at the extreme ends of the diving season.
There is a dry storage area available for personal belongings, and a marine head on board for personal necessity. Light snacks and beverages are always on hand for our divers.
The Regulator is a US Coast Guard inspected vessel, and oxygen and first aid equipment are always carried on board.
