Shipwreck Adventures

are being made and dates are TBD. 2026-2027 winter is the target
Technical Depth & Wisdom Program – Dive Deeper, Grow Wiser
Nestled along one of the planet’s most remote and breathtaking coastlines, the Depth & Wisdom Program is a life-changing mentorship and education initiative that takes technical divers of all levels: OC, CCR air diluent and mix gases diver to professional and offer continuing education with some of the best partners in the industry.
More than just a dive course, Depth & Wisdom is a journey of personal and communal transformation. Guided by seasoned dive instructors, marine biologists, and community elders, participants move progressively through workshops and dives for fun or continuing education. Every skill level is paired divers or instructors to help mentor or educate them for the future goals of dive safety through education and experience.
At its heart is a mentoring relationship. Each participant is matched with a mentor who walks beside them in and out of the water – offering technical expertise, life guidance, leadership training, and a steady hand when the currents feel strong. Classroom sessions under palm roofs, hands-on training dives at pristine sites, restoration projects, and storytelling circles with elders weave technical knowledge together with cultural wisdom and personal confidence.
Depth & Wisdom: the deeper you go beneath the surface, the wiser you rise above it – for yourself, your community, and the ocean that sustains you.

Far enough away to budget, close enough to be on a plane headed that way before we know it! Over half the spaces are sold. One of the most vibrant and historical dive sites in the world!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Once Santa finishes up he will be off again on his next Shipwreck Adventure! Join us: Great Lakes, Bikini Atoll, Truk Lagoon and CCR training.

Well we have a special offer to Bikini Atoll May 18th to 28th, 2026! If this is on your bucket list of dives now the time to message or call me for a conversation. 4 spots on hold for only a week at this deal!

We are going back to Truk in 2028! After having some of the best dives of my life here in February, its been decided. We are going back.

Here is your chance to join us on an exciting trip to Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon. Made famous by operation Hail Storm in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor
February 5th to 15th 2028

Last trip filled up quickly. Reach out to secure your spot!

This is going to be an amazing trip open to divers of all levels: Recreational, Technical, CCR, air, nitrox, mix gas.

Been a while since we ran around at night.

After a long winter and a fabulous trip to Guam and Truk lagoon in Feb. Its not only time to prep the boat but also time to plan the next great adventure. The short list is Solomon, Return to Truk, Palau or Socorro. Cast you vote in the comments. 2027 is are target year.

New hats on order!

Charter season is approaching…

Capt’n Brian and I just completed some awesome diving in the South Pacific in Guam and Chuuk “Truk” Lagoon. With over 26 hours of bottom time and numerous shipwrecks explored. . Looking into the Solomon Islands in 2 years. Let us know your interest. Thanks for being a great dive buddie Brian. Ready to help when needed and to laugh at me when appropriate. Next time maybe just a little bit more bottom time LOL. Bottom pic he captured me checking out a prop.

Plans were set two years ago for this adventure. We depart today on a shipwreck adventure that will start will a visit to Pearl Harbor. We will take a day to remember those that gave all for our freedoms. Next stop is Guam. Here we will splash into an area that allows us to touch a wreck from WWI and WWII at the same time, explore both on one dive as the lie next to each other. From there we depart to Chuuk AKA Truk lagoon for the 81 anniversary of the Operation Hailstorm. This is considered by many as pay back for Pearl Harbor. We will spend numerous hours exploring these wrecks. I was here in the 90’s. I look forward to not only the changes Mother Nature has done to the wrecks but also visiting them on CCR with mix gas vs air as the only option on my last adventure.

VCI - Visual Cylinder Inspection® Course & VCIR - Visual Cylinder Inspection® Refresh Course
Feb 28th 2025 from 8am to 4pm
This is the core certification course provided by PSI-PCI and in it we teach the regulations and fundamentals of conducting visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The full day course is suited for those new to visual inspection as well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking and other cylinder issues, plus laws affecting inspectors. Additionally, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers. The course also provides an overview of a variety of associated topics including requalification, oxygen cleaning, valve repair, tools, and more. For more formal training on these topics refer to Specialties below.
It is the only training formally endorsed, referred to and utilized by the cylinder manufacturers; and recognized by USDOT, Compressed Gas Association, NFPA and others. It continues to be the most up to date training available today on this subject.
Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR for re-qualification (see below). The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. Participants receive a certificate for Visual Cylinder Inspection upon course completion valid for 3 years per Federal training requirements.
Course cost is $325.00 with pre registrations mandatory.
Contact Greg Such @ 815.378.8152 to enroll
A portion of tuition will be donated back to the Ghost Ships group