Can I Bring My Doubles Setup?
Yes. We will make every possible accomodation to make every diver as comfortable as possible with whatever gear setup they are most comfortable diving with.

Is The Boat Rebreather Friendly?
Yes, CCR divers are welcome to dive with us. The focus of these trips is not technical but we will make accomodations for longer dives for CCR divers, provided those dives stay within the limits of the individual divers' CCR training. We will not generally be switching spots in between dives so longer dives will be easy to achieve. A few notes on CCR diving:

1) We are CCR friendly, but not CCR divers...so you must come prepared for all your needs.
2) O2 fills are not available onsite - so you need to come filled.
3) Boat is small but comfortable, so please set up your unit & test PRIOR to loading on the boat. There is not a lot of dry space & cannister must be packed before boarding.
4) Dive times cannot exceed your training, but we will happily let you do one long dive or enter first, exit last to maximize your bottom time.
5) CCR divers can not be solo

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OC Dive Boat - Dive Sites

Kathleen Riggin Wreck
Depth: 55-65 ft
A small intact clammer vessel sunk around 1985-90
9 Miles OffShore, Bass Grounds Reef

MSA Diver
Depth: 55-65 ft
82' Coast Guard Cutter
9 Miles OffShore, Bass Grounds Reef

O.C. M.S.S.A. Wreck "Harrison Group Wreck"
Depth: 55-65 ft
9 Miles OffShore, Bass Grounds Reef

Caitlyn Anna "OC Elementry"
Depth: 55-65 ft
82' Coast Guard Cutter
9 Miles OffShore, Bass Grounds Reef

Al Giles Memorial Reef
Depth: 55-65 ft
135' McLean Barge
9 Miles OffShore, Bass Grounds Reef

Helen Ruth Lucy
Depth: 55-65 ft
40' Clam Boat
4 Miles OffShore, Russell's Reef

African Queen
Depth: 70 ft
The 590 feet long steam powered steel hulled tanker
9 Miles OffShore, African Queen Reef

USS Blenny
Depth: 70 ft
Diesel powered 311 foot long WWII US submarine Blenny (SS-324), built in 1944
9 Miles OffShore, African Queen Reef

FAQ

What can you see ocean diving in OC, Maryland?
Maryland is home to many military and civilian ship wrecks as well as many artificial reef site. Each site is blooming with various species of life and growth formations. On any dive you may run across Flounder, Sea Bass, Tautog (aka Black Fish), Striped Bass, Spade Fish, Sheepshead, Sea Trout, Seahorses, Stargazers, Pufferfish, Amberjack, Black Drum, Colorful Butterfly Fish, Atlantic Triggerfish, Northern (Clawed) Lobster, Dolphin, Sea Turtles, Leatherback Turtles, Whales, Rays, Sharks and you can even find lost antique artifacts.

How is the visibility?
The visibly off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland can vary from excellent to low, at ranges from 100 ft to 4 ft or less. The visibility has many factors including weather, currents and time of year. We use a network of granny lines for your descend and ascend to ensure no matter what the visibly is, you will have a safe and enjoyable dive adventure.

Will the water be cold?
The water temperature like the visibility off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland can vary depending on the currents and time of year. We suggest that all divers wear at least a 7mm wetsuit with hood and gloves to ensure a comfortable dive.

What safety equipment is onboard the dive boat?
Our dive boat is equipped with a 10 man Cal-June life raft, an ACR 406 MHz EPIRB, a cockpit VHF radio, a handheld VHF radio, onboard Radar, throwable life ring, life vests, first aid kit and an emergency O2 (Oxygen) delivery system.

What safety equipment should I dive with?
We recommend that all divers carry a powerful dive light, a safety sausage, a cutting tool and a wreck wheel/line. Along with this, you should get the proper training from a qualified and experienced instructor.

Do you provide lunch or food on the boat?
Unfortunately, we don't provide food or drinks for divers although we welcome small coolers, which may be stored under the seats or in the forward cabin.

Custom Dive Boat

The “Malama Kai” (Hawaiian for “Stewardship of the Sea”) is a six pack SCUBA diving charter boat that runs recreational dive trips to some of the best local wrecks and artificial reefs in the Mid-Atlantic.

Originally an airport rescue vessel, our 29′ double thick deep v-hull custom six pack dive boat is specifically designed to handle offshore open ocean water conditions.

Our vessel has gone through a series of custom fabrication to create what today is the perfect dive boat! With an easy on/off transom door to the dive platform, a deep 3-step dive ladder and custom bench style tank racks, diving is made safe & easy on our Custom Dive Boat.

Ocean City Reef Foundation

We are proud supporters of the Ocean City Reef Foundation. The Ocean City Reef Foundation has developed hundread of artificial reef sites around the Maryland coast line that has created not only a safe haven for marine life but many accesable recreational dive hot spots. We strive to protect our fragile ocean enironment while providing first class customer service with an unforgettable Maryland scuba diving adventure.

OC Dive Boat

Ocean City SCUBA Diving

We are a six pack SCUBA diving charter boat that runs recreational dive trips to some of the best local wrecks and artificial reefs in the Mid-Atlantic. We strive to protect our fragile ocean enironment while providing first class customer service with an unforgettable Ocean City, Maryland scuba diving adventure.

Visiting OC? Sign up for a half day or full day custom SCUBA diving trip!

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