10/16/2026
⚓ DIVE ONE CHARTERS
🌊 2026 SEASON RECAP & A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! 🤿
As the 2026 diving season comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been an incredible year for Dive One Charters.
First and foremost, THANK YOU to every diver who joined us on Lake Champlain this season!
Your support, encouragement, positive feedback, and continued trust in Dive One Charters have been nothing short of phenomenal. As the owner and operator, I sincerely appreciate every one of you who chose to spend your time exploring Lake Champlain with us.
Whether you were completing your very first certification dives, exploring a historic shipwreck, or returning to visit one of your favorite underwater sites, it was a privilege to have you aboard.
⭐ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO WATERFRONT DIVE CENTER
I want to extend a very special thank you to Waterfront Dive Center in Burlington, Vermont, and its entire team.
Without your support, guidance, and input, this season would not have been nearly as successful as it was.
Your staff, instructors, and divemasters have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and commitment to the diving community. You should all be extremely proud of what you accomplished this year, particularly the many new divers you helped introduce to the underwater world.
I am truly grateful for our working relationship and look forward to continuing our partnership in 2027!
📊 DIVE ONE CHARTERS — 2026 BY THE NUMBERS
What an incredible season exploring the historic shipwrecks and underwater wonders of Lake Champlain!
🤿 451 Dives Conducted
⚓ 19 Different Dive Sites Visited
👥 314 Individual Divers Served
🚢 2026 Dive Site Activity
Here is a breakdown of our diving activity throughout the season:
Dive Site Diver Visits
General Butler 120
O.J. Walker 55
Providence Island 44
U.S. LaVallee Tug 38
Horse Ferry 30
Port Kent Canal Boat 30
Valcour Island 18
Apple Tree Point 14
A.R. Noyes 13
Ferris Rock 13
Vergennes Stove Boat 12
Shelburne Barge 12
Water Witch 10
Red Rocks 10
Phoenix 8
Lone Rock 8
Sloop Island 6
Juniper Island 6
Split Rock 4
One of our proudest accomplishments: The General Butler welcomed 120 diver visits, with the majority involving students completing their final Open Water certification dives!
Helping introduce new divers to Lake Champlain and watching them achieve their certifications has been one of the most rewarding parts of this season.
👥 Our Diving Community — All Ages, One Passion!
One of the things I appreciate most about scuba diving is how it brings together people of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
2026 Diver Age Breakdown:
Ages 12–17: 20
Ages 18–25: 41
Ages 26–35: 70
Ages 36–50: 40
Ages 51–60: 63
Ages 61–70: 53
Ages 71+: 9
Age not reported: 18
Total: 314 Divers
From our youngest divers to those still exploring the depths well into their 70s, you are proof that the passion for diving knows no age limit!
📅 LOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2027 DIVING SEASON!
I am excited to share that reservations are already starting to come in for 2027!
Although it may seem early to start planning next year's adventures, I strongly encourage anyone interested in reserving a specific date or departure time to reach out sooner rather than later.
The earlier you reserve, the better your chances of securing your preferred date and time.
Whether you are planning a certification dive, a two-tank wreck exploration, a group outing, or a return visit to your favorite Lake Champlain dive site, I look forward to helping you plan another memorable adventure.
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👕 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT — DIVE ONE APPAREL!
Don't forget that Dive One Charters T-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase at Waterfront Dive Center in Burlington, Vermont!
If you enjoyed your experience with us this season, please consider picking up some Dive One apparel. It's a great way to show your support, promote local diving, and help spread the word about our charter service.
Your continued support means more than you know!
❤️ FROM THE CAPTAIN — THANK YOU!
When I started Dive One Charters, my goal was simple: to provide a safe, reliable, and enjoyable way for divers to experience the incredible underwater history and beauty of Lake Champlain.
Seeing the support from the diving community, the friendships made, the new divers certified, and the enthusiasm for our local shipwrecks has made this season incredibly rewarding.
I also want to extend a very special and personal thank you to my wife Jennifer Cetin. Behind every successful season are countless hours of planning, preparation, long days, early mornings, and time spent away from home. Through it all, she has been incredibly supportive, understanding, patient, and encouraging.
Starting and operating a charter business takes a tremendous amount of time, energy, and dedication, and I recognize that my commitment to Dive One Charters has required sacrifices on her part as well.
I truly could not have done this without her. Her unwavering support has allowed me to pursue something I am passionate about, and I am incredibly grateful to have her by my side throughout this journey. Thank you for believing in me, supporting my dreams, and helping make Dive One Charters a reality. I appreciate you more than words can express. ❤️
I am proud of what we accomplished together in 2026 and even more excited about what the future holds.
To my wife, our customers, Waterfront Dive Center, instructors, divemasters, friends, and everyone who helped make this season possible:
THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 2026 SEASON!
I look forward to welcoming you aboard again in 2027.
Captain Matthew Cetin
Owner & Operator
⚓ DIVE ONE CHARTERS
Burlington, Vermont
🌐 www.DiveOneCharters.com
Exploring Lake Champlain's History — One Dive at a Time!
