Get the R/V Explorer
Back on the Water

Jacksonville's dive community needs your help.

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Why We Need Your Help

We're lucky to have a dive charter of the quality of Nautical Divers here in Jacksonville to take us to the amazing dive sites we have to offer; however, the research vessel Explorer has recently experienced some expensive repairs, and due to weather, Nautical has only run one charter trip in 2026.

We need your support in the short term and the long term.

If you value having a dive charter in our community, please consider two things:
  1. A donation of any size to support the maintenance fund to get the R/V Explorer up and running again to help in the short term.
  2. To book a trip with Nautical Divers this summer, this fall, and next year — and invite your friends and family and encourage people to dive with Will. That will sustain Nautical Divers for the long term.
R/V Explorer at the dock Diving offshore Jacksonville Wreck diving in Jacksonville

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The Best Way to Help

Book a Dive Trip

The single best thing you can do for Nautical Divers is to fill those seats. Grab your gear, bring a friend, and get out on the water with Will this season.

Book at NauticalDivers.com