Are you up for an adventure, more specifically, an aquatic adventure? How does an underwater exploration of shipwrecks sound to you? If that shivers your timbers – in a good way, we mean – you’ll definitely want to check out activities relating to Outer Banks diving. The waters off the coast of the Outer Banks have long been known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic because the treacherous currents and shoals caused many boats to wreck back in the day. Today, certified SCUBA divers can explore the old wrecks as well as the surrounding waters. You can participate in dive charters (with captains who know the spots well and can take you to prime destinations depending on the day’s currents and visibility), beach dives and other diving ventures. Don’t have your diving gear with you? That’s okay; many of the businesses offering Outer Banks diving activities rent their equipment. If you aren’t a certified SCUBA diver but want to participate in diving adventures, you can also receive dive training and certification during your vacation. Check out the listing below to find out what watery activities you can enjoy this vacation.
Outer Banks Things To Do by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Things To Do by Category
Bermuda Triangle OBX is a certified dive center on Hatteras Island, as close as you can get to the wrecks of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Their scuba shop...read more
During the last two centuries an astonishing number of ships have wrecked off the shores of Hatteras Island due to the confluence of treacherous shoals,...read more
There are no opportunities for scuba diving in Duck, but if you're into the sport, see our Nags Head, Roanoke Island and Hatteras sites.read more
Roanoke Island Outfitters and Dive Center is a full-service dive shop that offers dive charters, beach dives, training, gear sales and rentals. They...read more
Designated in 1991 as North Carolina’s first Historic Shipwreck Preserve, the USS Huron lies 250 yards from the beach. During the summer, buoys may...read more
