FAQs

• Full refunds will be given to customers canceling 7 or more days before the departure date of their charter.
• Refunds will be given as a credit for customers cancelling between 2 and 7 days before the department date of their charter.
• No refunds will be given to customers canceling less than 48 hours before the departure date of their charter.
• Full refunds or credit will be given if Double Action Dive Charters cancels the charter for any reason.
• Please remember:

• Late arrivals or forgotten equipment are not grounds for a refund.
• Rain alone will not cancel a charter.
• The Captain has the final say on canceling the charter due to inclement weather conditions, mechanical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Charters generally require a minimum of six paying customers to depart. If your charter does not reach six people within several days of the date of departure, you may be given the option to change to another charter scheduled for that date.
• If the charter is canceled due to lack of customers, you will be given a full refund.

WHY DAN?

Why should you buy DAN Insurance? Quite simply, peace of mind. Double Action Dive Charters encourages all their divers to purchase a DAN membership before they do any diving.

The benefits of a DAN Membership include emergency medical evacuation assistance through DAN TravelAssist, a subscription to ALERT DIVER magazine and access to DAN’s insurance service

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• $100,000 Medical Evacuation Coverage
• TravelAssist
• Alert Diver Magazine
• Access to Dive Accident Insurance
• Online Safety Seminar

And there’s more… Your membership dues help ongoing dive research and 24-7 medical assistance for scuba divers worldwide.

Certification Card, Regulator, BCD, 2 Tanks, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Exposure Protection, Dive Boots, Save a Dive Kit, Dive Lights, Food/Drinks, Cutting Device, Weights, Wreck Reel, Signal Marker Buoy, UW Camera,  Hood & Gloves Bring Completed Liability Release – CLICK HERE TO PRINT Notes:

• Be sure to have all equipment you need to dive and do NOT rely on equipment to be on the boat.
• You may want to bring Dramamine or Sea Sickness pills as the lake can make people who “have grown up on the water” end up feeding the fish.  You want a fun trip and sea sickness is NO FUN.
• Please also dress for the weather that is and could be.  The lake can be cold, hot, rainy, or dry and you will be miles from shore so come prepared and check the weather reports.
• Respect the size of the boat and only bring things that you may need and pack small.  Checking your equipment 2 nights before your dives is highly recommended to ensure you have everything you need and it is working properly.
• Bring your Certification Card on EVERY dive Trip.  No card, No dive.  This is for the Coast Guard and we are strict on this rule!
• Be sure you are diving within your training.  You are responsible for having the proper certification for the diving you will do. (deep, wreck penetration, drysuit, night).
• You should also not be trying out new equipment or making major equipment changes.  These are the dives you bought the best equipment for and the reason you did all your training.  This is not the time to learn how to use your gear or do these dives (unless you are doing training with an Instructor). Make sure that you have the proper certifications for the dive you are planning.  Plan your Dive and Dive your Plan! Not being able to dive due to a forgotten mask or other equipment is not grounds for a refund. Refunds will ONLY be given if there is an issue with the boat or weather.  Rain does not cancel a trip, only the captain does. Get ready to have a great time diving some of the best wrecks on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron!

Looking for a private charter for you and your friends? You can book the whole boat at a reduced rate. Whether it is diving or just a day or night on the water, our Boats are available for your excursion with an experienced Captain! Day or Night Boat Rides Great for fireworks, Air & Water Show, or anything else on the lake. Includes all gas, captain, fruit, and water. Diving Looking for a private charter with your friends? Whether you have 2 people or a large group, our boats are available. Contact us about getting your group out on a boat for a private day, weekend, or week!   Private Trips Pricing varies depending on location.  Call or email for help with your adventure Don’t see a trip you want to do? Simply CONTACT us to get a custom quote for your trip!

One of the Best places to look for a buddy is the Double Action Dive Charters Facebook Page.  Make sure to like the page to stay tuned on other last minute dive opportunities on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron! Quite often diver’s discuss our charters and make arrangements for buddies on our Partner’s page, Dive Right In Scuba. So remember to check there for potential new friends.  Login to Scubaboard to meet new friends from all over the world!  There are tons of Scuba Fans that are looking to dive the Great Lakes!  See who is coming out to dive, and meet some new people on your Dive Charter.  For all your Technical Diving needs, check out The Deco Stop!  Look for new trips as we head up north for deeper Technical Diving Wreck

For our shallower Zone One dives, a good-quality 7mm wetsuit is typically more than adequate. Drysuits are popular and great to have, but they are not required. We do, however, highly recommend wearing a hood and gloves.

During the summer dive season, surface temperatures generally hover around 65°F. Once you descend to about 60 feet, temperatures will drop to approximately 45°F.

 No, we do not provide or rent equipment. We recommend contacting a local dive shop near the boat or one of our partners as some of them offer delivery service to the boats. If you need help sourcing equipment, we can point you in the right direction. Just give us a call, and press the appropriate extension to reach the captain at that lake who will suggest where to go.

We dock at the Hammond Port Authority, located all the way at the end of the marina next to the casino. When you arrive at the security gate, simply let them know you are diving with Double Action Dive Charters, and they will let you through.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This gives you plenty of time to load your gear, check in, and get comfortable before the captain’s safety briefing. We leave the dock promptly at our scheduled time.

Return times depend primarily on how far the boat has to travel to reach the dive sites, but generally:

• • 7:00 AM Charters: Return at or before 12:00 PM.
  • 1:00 PM Charters: Return around 6:00 PM. Because our Zone One wrecks are relatively close to the marina, those charters often get back on the earlier side.

Our Zone One charters are perfect for newly certified Open Water divers or those new to the Great Lakes. These wrecks range from 20 feet to about 60 feet (the Louisville being the deepest). Because these are intact wrecks with vertical relief, you will often spend your dive exploring decks that are 10 to 20 feet shallower than the max depth.

Visibility in Lake Michigan is generally excellent and almost always better than local quarries. During the season, we typically see visibility ranging from 30 to 60 feet.

Our boat is custom-built for divers with bench seating and built-in tank holders. You will gear up at your seat, walk to the jump point, and execute a giant stride entry. To exit, we have two heavy-duty ladders at the stern of the boat. You can hand your fins to a crew member, but please keep your mask on and your regulator in your mouth until you are securely back on deck.