Aquatic Safaris

North Carolina, United States

The team at Aquatic Safaris are North Carolina wreck diving specialists, pure and simple. If you’re here to explore the Graveyard of the Atlantic, this is where you start. They’ve been running trips out of Wilmington for decades, and that local knowledge is invaluable when you’re dealing with offshore sites and changeable conditions. We love that they focus on putting divers on the best wrecks for the conditions, rather than just sticking to a schedule. North Carolina diving isn't for everyone. It’s often deep, can have current, and visibility can vary. But when it’s good, it’s incredible. Imagine dropping onto a WWII U-boat, the dark silhouette emerging from the green gloom, barracuda hanging motionless in the water above the deck gun. Or the *Papoose*, a tanker sitting upright, its bow often swarming with amberjack. The instructors are patient, whether you’re working on your deep specialty or just want to feel more comfortable in a current. We’d suggest chatting to them about conditions and current reports before booking a trip; they’re always straight-shooters. Plus, as a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, they’re set up for serious training, right up to instructor level. If you’re planning a serious wreck trip in NC, Aquatic Safaris is our pick.