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Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach: Norfolk Virginia Dive and Fishing Charters

Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach operates from Norfolk, Virginia and provides guided dive charters, shared fishing charters, and scuba training along the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach oceanfront. The fleet runs walk-on dive charters to wreck and reef sites, shared inshore, wreck, and offshore fishing trips, and structured scuba courses including Open Water, Nitrox, and technical programs. This local operator focuses on accessible bookings for solo anglers, small groups, and certified divers.

Popular trips and experiences

• Walk-On Dive Charter — Guided dives to sites such as the Cuyahoga and Brass Spike with depths from 50 to 130 feet; maximum six divers per trip.
• Walk-On Fishing Charter — Drop-in fishing trips ideal for solo anglers and small groups; available trip lengths range from 4 to 12 hours.
• Shared Full Day Inshore Fishing Charter — Eight-hour inshore trips targeting cobia, drum, and Spanish mackerel; all gear provided.
• Shared Offshore Fishing Charter — Twelve-hour offshore trips that travel over 35 miles to the continental shelf targeting pelagic species and deep-drop opportunities.
• Shared Wreck Fishing Charter — Nine-hour wreck-focused trips for tautog, black sea bass, triggerfish, and flounder.
• Training & Certification — Open Water Scuba classes (ages 10+), Nitrox courses, Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures, Intro to Tech, and Solo Diver training.

Training, structure, and safety

Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach provides scuba instruction using e-learning, classroom sessions, pool practice, and open water dives where specified. Several technical courses require personal gear and prior certification. Course curricula emphasize gas management, buoyancy control, and decompression procedures for divers progressing into technical diving. Entry-level classes maintain small group sizes to ensure focused instruction and safety oversight for new divers.

Fishing and dive locations

Trips operate across the Chesapeake Bay and the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Offshore charters travel beyond 35 miles to the continental shelf to pursue pelagic targets such as yellowfin tuna and marlin, while wreck and reef trips focus on regionally common species including tautog, black sea bass, triggerfish, flounder, cobia, drum, and Spanish mackerel. Shared formats provide gear for fishing charters; divers should verify gear requirements for training programs or guided dives.

What to expect when booking

• Flexible walk-on and shared booking options for solo travelers and small groups.
• All shared fishing trips provide tackle and fishing gear.
• Dive charters limit groups for safety; walk-on dive charters accept up to six divers.
• Courses combine online and in-person elements; check prerequisites and equipment lists before enrollment.

Book Kraken Charters - Virginia Beach for guided wreck dives, offshore fishing to the continental shelf, and structured scuba courses in Norfolk, Virginia. Confirm current schedules, availability, and course prerequisites before booking to ensure a safe and well-prepared experience.