Dive Trips
MSD Dive Trip Philosophy
MSD has been providing domestic and international group dive travel opportunities since the 60s. Our philosophy encompasses the following ideals:
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On each of our trips, we provide incredible diving adventures for all levels of diving experience.
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We use only safe, reliable and well-proven local dive operators.
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We strictly adhere to an environmentally-friendly philosophy when interacting with the aquatic realm.
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We strongly encourage a culturally inquisitive and accepting attitude while top-side. Unless there are no alternatives, we seldom organize trips to all-inclusive resorts or live-aboard thus enabling local interaction.
Regional Dive Trips
At least once every summer, we offer a Great Lake shipwreck trip. Our rotation of shipwreck diving destinations include:
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Tobermory, Ontario
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Alpena, Michigan
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Straights of Mackinac, Michigan
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Munising, Michigan
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Isle Royale National Park
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If the logistics allow, we may run this trip as what we call a "Ride and Dive" trip. Many divers are also motorcycle enthusiasts. So for those who want to combine a bike and dive trip, we will have one of our dive vans make the journey as well - in order to carry the biker's diving equipment. Those that want to take their own vehicle can do that too.
Regional Trip Footage
International Dive Trips
Twice, if not three times each winter we lead dive groups to warm water diving destinations. Commonly towards the end of January we will head to Cozumel, Mexico or Roatan, Honduras. These two destinations - being our most popular are rotated each year. Toward the end of February we will take off to a series of other diving destinations that are rotated on a little longer cycle. These include:
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Caye Caulker, Belize
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Turneffe Atoll, Belize
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Little Cayman, C.I.
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Bonaire, N.A.
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Every couple years we will organize a dive trip to a more exotic location such as:
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Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon
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Palau
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Solomon Islands
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Fiji
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Malaysia
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Indonesia
International Trip Footage
Roatan, Honduras Dive Trip
This trip is now full!!
Fri., Feb. 28 - Fri., March 7, 2025
Five days of 3 - tank boat dives
MSD will be returning to Roatan this winter. Since our first trip there in 1991, Roatan has been one of favorite dive destinations. It perfectly combines fantastic diving with a relaxing "lost Caribbean" vibe. Although cruise ships have recently discovered Roatan's beauty, West End (the village where we base ourselves) has managed to retain its "Bohemian - Backpacker" feel. Getting there is very convenient with Sun Country non-stop charter flights right out of MSP on Mondays and Fridays. In light of this, we will be booking the diving package only, you will be responsible for your own airfare and lodging. Our dive operator, Native Sons will be taking us out for three dives daily from Sat 3/1 to Wed 3/5. Native Sons is located right on Half Moon
Bay - and with all the dive sites within a short distance, the dive boat returns to the dive shop after every dive. This allows you to skip a dive now and then without having to miss the whole day of diving. They also have their own lodging option - Hotel Chillies. Nearby, Posada Arco Iris, Posada Las Orquideas and Splash Inn are frequently used by our divers as well. Most people will book the Friday (2/28/25) to Friday (3/7/25) flight because of our diving dates, but feel free to extend your trip on either side of those dates. Please call Todd at either of the stores soon (before 11/1/24) for more information, help with planning, or to get your name on the dive roster. Only those divers registered with us will be allowed on our dive boat(s).
