Planning your first Lake Michigan boat dive? Discover what gear you need, boat protocols, and what to expect diving Great Lakes wrecks with Double Action.
As divers, we see hundreds of amazing shipwreck photos, but without the history, it’s easy for them to just blur together. Much like the people we pass on the street every day, every single sunken ship has a deeply human story waiting to be told. From the captains who navigated them to the divers who photograph them today, learn why diving a wreck is only a small fraction of the picture.
The Rotarian isn’t your average dive site. Once a floating speakeasy and alleged Al Capone hangout during the height of the Roaring Twenties, this 147-foot vessel now rests in 84 feet of water off the coast of Chicago. Read on to discover the wild, true-crime history of this must-see shipwreck and learn what artifacts you can still spot on the bottom of Lake Michigan today!
Whether you are a beginner looking for a shallow barge or a tech diver hunting for a 19th-century schooner, check out our ultimate guide to prepping your gear, choosing your next underwater adventure, and making the most of the Great Lakes dive season.
The Great Lakes dive season kicks off in May, and the countdown is officially on! Find out why booking your summer charters right now is the ultimate hack for scoring the best shipwreck dives and beating the summer rush.
Summer’s almost over, but Lake Michigan’s just getting good! Find out why August is your last chance for epic dives (before the sweaters come out).
Ready for a new dive obsession? Discover Lake Huron’s unparalleled shipwreck alley and its surprisingly clear, well-preserved depths.
Is your dive log missing something epic? Find out why the Great Lakes are quickly becoming the world’s most underrated dive destination.
Ever wondered what secrets lie hidden beneath American waters? Dive into the fascinating stories of 7 groundbreaking underwater discoveries that rewrote history.
