Straits of Mackinac Shipwrecks

The Straits are where Great Lakes history feels close enough to touch. These are wrecks with presence—wooden steamers, schooners, and steel freighters resting in cold freshwater that preserves structure and detail in a way the ocean simply can’t. This weekend is for divers who want iconic Michigan shipwrecks, real stories, and the kind of dives that demand respect and reward preparation.

What the Experience Is Like

You descend into cold, clear water and watch a full ship profile appear out of the blue-green. The wrecks here aren’t “features.” They’re the main event—big structure, preserved artifacts, and the feeling that you’re visiting something real, not staged.

What the Trip Includes

• Two full days of wreck diving in the Straits of Mackinac

• Boat charter fees

• Lodging for the duration of the weekend

• Air fills

• Transportation of tanks and gear

• Support and leadership from experienced Great Lakes wreck-diving staff

• Optional tank and weight rental available

Where This Can Take You

For a lot of divers, the Straits are the trip that turns “local wreck diving” into a long-term obsession—in the best way. It’s often the moment you start planning the next wreck, the next season, the next step deeper into Great Lakes history.