Scuba Diving in Massachusetts
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers historic New England diving with dramatic rocky coastlines, kelp forests, and an extraordinary concentration of shipwrecks from four centuries of maritime history. Cape Cod's outer coast features the Whydah pirate ship wreck area, the Dromio wreck, and numerous rocky reef sites with seals, cod, and lobster. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket provide offshore diving with dramatic underwater topography including canyons and pinnacles attracting pelagic species. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary offshore supports humpback whales, basking sharks, and diverse marine life. Boston Harbor islands offer sheltered diving with historic artifacts. The North Shore from Salem to Gloucester features rocky reefs, kelp forests, and the famous Hammond Street wreck with tautog and cunner fish.
Highlights
- ✓Stellwagen Bank whale and shark encounters
- ✓Cape Cod outer coast reefs and wrecks
- ✓Martha's Vineyard canyon diving
- ✓North Shore kelp forests
- ✓Boston Harbor historic island dives
Dive Site Map: Massachusetts
1 mapped dive sites in this region. Click a marker for a quick look and a link to the full site guide.
Getting There
Fly into the nearest regional airport and arrange ground transport. Local dive operators provide boat access to offshore sites.
Local Transport
Rental cars provide flexibility. Local dive boats operate from main harbors.