Ready to take your diving skills to new depths? The Solo Diver Class in Norfolk, Virginia, offers a comprehensive path to underwater self-reliance, blending e-learning, pool practice, and open water dives in a rich coastal setting.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4–6 hours (including theory, pool, and open water)
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness and comfort with prolonged underwater activity are required.
Wildlife
History
Norfolk’s maritime history is rich, featuring numerous historic shipwrecks from the colonial and World War II eras scattered offshore.
Conservation
Kraken Charters emphasizes responsible diving practices to protect local ecosystems and minimize diver impact on sensitive underwater habitats.
Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach
Ready to take your diving skills to new depths? The Solo Diver Class in Norfolk, Virginia, offers a comprehensive path to underwater self-reliance, blending e-learning, pool practice, and open water dives in a rich coastal setting.
Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach operates out of Norfolk, Virginia, offering guided dive charters, shared fishing trips, and scuba training. The operation runs walk-on dive charters to sites such as the Cuyahoga and Brass Spike with depths from 50 to 130 feet and a maximum of six divers per trip. Fishing options include shared inshore, offshore, and wreck charters ranging from 4 to 12 hours and, on offshore trips, travel of over 35 miles to the continental shelf. Captain Tom leads shared fishing charters that target species like cobia, drum, Spanish mackerel, yellowfin tuna, marlin, tautog, black sea bass, triggerfish, and flounder. Training and certification offerings include Open Water Scuba classes (ages 10+), Nitrox, Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures, Intro to Tech, and Solo Diver courses. Many courses combine e-learning, classroom instruction, pool practice, and open water dives; some require personal gear and prior certification. Shared and walk-on formats make bookings accessible for solo anglers, small groups, and individual divers seeking guided experiences. Safety and skills development are emphasized through small group sizes, structured instruction, and experienced guidance. All shared fishing trips provide gear; divers are expected to bring required personal equipment when specified.
Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach serves recreational and technical divers as well as anglers on the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach oceanfront, providing locally focused maritime experiences designed for maximum enjoyment, skill building, and safe exploration of regional wrecks and offshore waters. Booking information and current schedules are available online or by phone and email contact.
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Operating in the Virginia Beach area.
Max Divers
6 divers
Small group guided dives.
Trip Durations
4–12 hours
Shared trips range 4–12 hours.
Courses Offered
Multiple scuba courses
From Open Water to technical training.
Reserve a seat on walk-on charters or enroll in scuba training — check schedules, availability, and course prerequisites now.
Master gear redundancy
Always carry backup air sources and navigation tools to ensure safety while diving solo.
Know your dive plan inside out
Pre-dive preparations and emergency protocols are vital for solo divers to manage unforeseen situations.
Practice buoyancy control
Strong buoyancy skills reduce fatigue and help maintain situational awareness during solitary dives.
Check local conditions
Currents and visibility in Norfolk waters change seasonally—plan accordingly for safer dives.
Redundant air supply
Crucial for safety when diving without a buddy.
Dive computer with air integration
Enables precise monitoring of depth and remaining air during solo dives.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Assists in signaling your position during ascent and at the surface.
Compact tool kit
Useful for quick adjustments or emergency repairs underwater.