The Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City in the US state of North Carolina is one of the best-known dive centres on the American East Coast. The centre has been established for decades and is considered a key port of call for experienced recreational divers looking for challenging dives in the Atlantic.
Shark diving off North Carolina
The Olympus Dive Center is known for its regular diving with sharks. Large populations of sand tiger sharks live off the coast of North Carolina and are known for their calm behaviour and their proximity to wrecks. Encounters take place without baiting and occur in the animals’ natural environment.
The dives usually lead to historic shipwrecks that serve as regular resting places for the sharks. Especially in the summer months, sightings of several animals per dive are not uncommon. Shark diving is aimed at certified divers with the appropriate experience and is carried out according to clear safety protocols.
Wreck diving and offshore dives
In addition to shark dives, another focus is wreck diving. The region around Morehead City is often referred to as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Numerous wrecks from the Second World War lie at accessible diving depths. These include scuttled German U-boats, which today are among the most spectacular dive sites on the US East Coast.
The Olympus Dive Center operates several large dive boats that are specially equipped for long offshore trips. The centre is geared towards drift dives and challenging conditions.
Training and special offers
The dive centre offers a wide range of training courses. These include Advanced Open Water programmes, technical diving courses, as well as Nitrox and wreck speciality courses. Divers with their own technical equipment will also find suitable options.
In addition, special diving events and themed trips are regularly offered, including multi-day wreck expeditions and seasonal focus trips with an emphasis on encounters with large fish.
