Munising Shipwreck Adventure • 20th Anniversary • Lake Superior • July 2024

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Munising Shipwreck Adventure — a milestone celebration of cold-water diving, Great Lakes history, and the community that has kept this trip thriving for two decades. Munising offers access to some of the most iconic preserved wrecks in Lake Superior, with structural detail, maritime history, and clarity you won’t find anywhere else. If you love shipwrecks, cold freshwater, and diving with a group that feels like family, this weekend is one of the highlights of the season.

The Perfect Introduction to Great Lakes Diving

Munising is widely regarded as the best first experience for divers who are new to the Great Lakes. The wrecks here sit at relatively shallow to moderate depths, the sites are sheltered from open-lake conditions, and the clarity and structure make every dive rewarding without being overwhelming. Many Great Lakes divers trace their passion back to their first Munising trip — it builds confidence, skill, and an instant appreciation for cold-water wreck diving.

Featuring the Kiowa — and a Cruise Along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

To honor the 20th anniversary, this trip includes a featured dive on the Kiowa, one of Lake Superior’s most dramatic steel wrecks. Its preserved hull and profile offer an unforgettable wreck experience without requiring deep or technical profiles.

As a special addition to this milestone year, the trip also includes a scenic cruise along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Towering sandstone cliffs, arches, sea caves, and multicolored mineral bands create one of the most beautiful shorelines in the Great Lakes. Experiencing Pictured Rocks from the water is the perfect complement to a weekend of diving — and a memory that stays with divers long after the trip ends.

What the Trip Includes

This weekend is designed to maximize diving, history, and community while keeping logistics simple. The package includes:

• Two days of shipwreck diving in Munising

• A featured dive on the Kiowa (conditions permitting)

• Cruise along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

• Snacks and drinks on board

• 20th Anniversary trip shirt

• Support and leadership from experienced Great Lakes staff

• Optional tank and weight rental available

Travel, air fills, and lodging are separate to allow flexibility for divers.

Who This Trip Is For

Munising remains popular because it offers something for every diver:

• An ideal, supportive first experience for divers new to Great Lakes diving

• A confidence-building setting for those improving cold-water or wreck skills

• A historically rich destination for experienced wreck divers

• A social and fun atmosphere for anyone who loves community-based dive travel

If you’ve wanted to try Great Lakes diving but weren’t sure where to begin, this is the most welcoming entry point.

The Community That Defines This Trip

Divers return to this weekend year after year — not just for the wrecks, but for the people. Surface intervals and evenings bring storytelling, teamwork, practical tips, shared meals, and friendships that last long beyond the weekend. New divers are welcomed, experienced divers happily mentor, and even solo travelers end up surrounded by supportive teammates within hours. That sense of belonging is a big part of why this trip has thrived for 20 years.

Why Munising Matters

Great Lakes diving offers real history — not artificial reefs or sunk attractions, but vessels that carried crews, cargo, and risk across some of the most powerful freshwater in the world. Munising brings that history into reach with safe depths, clear freshwater, and dramatic preservation. Exploring wrecks here builds skill, respect, and a deep connection to the region’s maritime past.

Reserve Your Spot

Because this is the 20th anniversary year, space is extremely limited and demand will be higher than usual. When the roster is full, registration will close until next season.

If you’re ready for a weekend built around history, unforgettable wrecks, a scenic cruise along Pictured Rocks, cold-water adventure, and a community that has sustained this trip for twenty years, secure your spot now. This is the most meaningful Munising Shipwreck Adventure we’ve ever hosted — and it’s one you’ll talk about for years to come.