SCUBA DIVING · DOWNTOWN MOREHEAD CITY

Scuba diving in Morehead City, steps from the dive shop

North Carolina’s coast is known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” and Morehead City is the jumping-off point for its wrecks, including the WWII U-boat U-352 and sites known for sand tiger sharks. Olympus Dive Center is on Shepard Street, between our Bask condos and our Lofts at Big Rock Landing, so you can walk to the boat in the morning and back to a hot shower and dinner on the waterfront.

THE LOCATION

Built for dive trips

Walk to the dive boat. Olympus Dive Center is at 713 Shepard St, a short walk from Bask 227, Bask 228 and the Lofts at Big Rock Landing.
No early-morning drive. Dive boats leave early. Staying downtown means you grab coffee and walk to the dock instead of driving in from the beach.
Room to rinse and rest. Full kitchens and fast Wi-Fi to check tomorrow’s weather window.
Bring the dive group. Two Bask condos and four lofts on the same few blocks. Book several units and keep your group together.

YOUR DIVE SHOP

Olympus Dive Center

Olympus Dive Center runs charters to the wrecks off the Crystal Coast and is a Five Star PADI training center.

Dive charters. Full-day and shallow-water trips to about 20 wreck sites, including the U-352.
PADI training. Courses from Discover Scuba and Open Water up to Divemaster and instructor, plus U-352 and shark specialty courses.
Dive shop. Air and nitrox fills, rental gear, equipment service and a full retail shop.

See the charter and course calendars at olympusdiving.com or call 252-726-9432.

Good to know

Offshore trips depend on sea conditions, so build a weather day into your plans.
Check charter requirements for certification level and experience before you book.
New to diving? Ask Olympus about Discover Scuba and Open Water courses.

THE WRECKS

Why divers come to the Crystal Coast

The U-352. A German U-boat sunk off the North Carolina coast during World War II, and one of the best-known wreck dives on the East Coast.
Sand tiger sharks. Several wrecks off the coast are known for sand tiger sharks, a big draw for underwater photographers.
The Graveyard of the Atlantic. Centuries of shipwrecks, from WWII freighters and tankers to sunken naval vessels, make this one of the country’s great wreck-diving regions.

TIPS FROM LOCALS

Planning a dive trip

Book your charter, then your stay. Lock in your dive dates with Olympus, then book your stay with us.
Stay a few nights. Offshore dives depend on good weather windows, so a multi-night stay gives you backup days.
Leave time before you fly. Divers flying home should leave time between their last dive and their flight. An extra night downtown makes that easy.

More to do downtown: boat tours, things to do and restaurants.

Stay steps from the dive shop

Book direct for the best rate with no booking-site fees. Call 252-342-6108 or email stay@legacyrealestategroupnc.com, or browse our rentals.