Megaladon Ledge – August 31 – July 3, 2025

What is the Megladon Ledge?

Millions of years ago, the waters off North Carolina served as a feeding ground for the megalodon shark. These behemoths reached lengths up to 60 feet and fed on fish, rays, and even whales. Today, their teeth and the fossils of their prey scatter the bottom.

Located between 25-45 miles offshore, the Megladon Ledge is world-renowned for it’s pristine teeth. Here, ocean currents move sand along the ledges, exposing the ancient seafloor and the treasures it contains. It is not uncommon to find numerous teeth between 5-6 inches in one day, and because these teeth have remained buried till now, they are in excellent shape!

This trip is open to experienced divers only. We will be diving up to 45 miles offshore and at depths of 100 to 110 feet. To maximize our findings and prevent competition, we dive solo (unless you come with and plan to stay with a buddy). We will be doing a free descent on each diving, meaning there is no anchor line to descend or ascend on. This allows us to hunt wherever we choose and to make the most of our bottom time. You must be Advanced Open Water and Nitrox Certified for this trip.

This trip is likely to sell out – contact us today to book your spot!

Call/text us at (904) 544-9774 or email us at info@stellardivetravel.com

Travel Plans

Join us for two full days of diving. Because we are so far offshore, the boat ride is about 3.5 hours each way. For your comfort, we have secured the 45′ Viking, complete with full bathroom and shower, kitchen, and air-conditioned galley.

Because we are so far offshore we use a lot of gas, which explains the price of the charter. Keep in mind that these dives are also very unique in that, if you find enough teeth, you may even end up making a bit of a profit. Megaladon dives book out a year in advance and I am so excited that we’ve got this set!

Itinerary

Thursday, July 31 2025

  • 4:00 pm: Check in to the Hampton Inn
  • Meet your travel companions, grab some dinner, and soak in the sunset
  • Go over the paperwork and knowledge reviews (PADI Students only)
  • Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

Friday, August 1 2025

  • 6:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 8:00 but they want us there early 
  • 8:00 am: Depart for dives
  • 6:00 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a warm shower back at the hotel
  • Enjoy a group dinner, have a nice walk on the beach, or just relax before tomorrow’s dive

Saturday, August 2 2025

  • 6:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 8:00 but they want us there early 
  • 8:00 am: Depart for 3 dives
  • 6:00 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a group lunch before heading to Jacksonville

Sunday, August 3 2025

  • 10:00 am: Check out and head back to Jacksonville

Price List:

Each room features a refrigerator, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. The price below includes two boat trips (5 dives total) and two nights in the hotel.

  • Queen Bed in Standard Double Room – $1349 per person / double occupancy
  • Queen Bed Standard Double Room $1649 per person / single occupancy

If you are a single diver looking for a roommate, we are here to help! We have plenty of single divers of both genders and will do our best to find you a dive buddy.

Book Today!

Call/text us at (904) 544-9774 or email us at info@stellardivetravel.com

Includes:

  • All sales tax and resort fees
  • 2 nights accommodation in double-occupancy hotel room
  • 6 boat dives (3 each day)
  • Nitrox tanks (117′ steel) and weights
  • tips for captain and crew
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Does not include:

  • Transportation to Swansboro, NC
  • Food or drinks (except breakfast)

Terms:

  • 50% deposit due at booking
  • Balance due by July 15, 2025
  • If you need to reschedule before July 15, 2025 you will be subject to a $100 rescheduling fee and will receive credit for a future trip. After July 15, 2025, we will not be able to issue any credits or refunds, as we need a certain number of divers to maintain the wholesale rates we secured for this trip. However, we will work diligently to help you find a diver to cover your spot. If we do find a replacement diver, you’ll be able to reapply your payment on a future trip and a $100 rescheduling fee will apply. If you are concerned with this I recommend looking into travel insurance.

Possible PADI Add-ons:

Requirements:
  • Must have been diving at least once in the last year. Need to be both Advanced Open Water AND Nitrox certified (or working on these certs).
  • Dive Accident Insurance. I recommend enrolling with the Divers Alert Network (DAN) for a Regular Individual Membership ($40/year) and Master Insurance Coverage ($44/year), at minimum. Make sure to enroll in a policy that provides coverage for dive accident insurance. DAN also offers travel insurance which is not required but highly encouraged.
  • Gear: tanks, ~10% of body weight in dive weights, BCD, regulator with alternative second stage, pressure gauge or air-integrated computer, timekeeper, fins & booties, mask & snorkel, and a surface marker buoy.
  • AOW students will need a dive knife and compass.