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Osprey Charters Inc..

Lake Erie shipwreck dive charters and gas fill station departing Barcelona Harbor in Westfield, New York

Osprey Charters Inc.
01 — About

The brief.

Osprey Charters runs shipwreck dive charters on Lake Erie aboard the Southwind, a 50-foot aluminum vessel powered by twin turbocharged 735 HP Detroit Diesel engines, departing from Barcelona Harbor in Westfield, New York. Trips reach numerous wrecks and serve recreational divers, technical divers, instructors and dive clubs, running multiple-tank dives, deep dives and occasional night dives. Pricing is zone-based by distance from Barcelona. The company operates an on-site Bauer K-20 fill station offering breathing air, nitrox, trimix, oxygen and argon, with more than 13,000 cubic feet of banked air and over 4,000 cubic feet of trimix. A curated list of nearby motels, campgrounds and cottages supports visiting divers.

02 — Programs

4. ways in.

  1. 01

    Walk-On Single/Two-Tank Dive

    For: Certified recreational and technical divers

    Walk-on spot aboard the Southwind for a two-tank recreational or deep dive to Lake Erie wrecks. Price varies by zone distance from Barcelona Harbor: Zone 1 $110, Zone 2 $130, Zone 3 $160.

    $110–$160 based on zone

  2. 02

    Full Boat Charter

    For: Dive clubs and groups up to 15 divers

    Exclusive charter of the Southwind for up to 15 divers to Lake Erie shipwrecks. Zone-based pricing: Zone 1 (within 10 mi) $1,100, Zone 2 (within 20 mi) $1,300, Zone 3 (20+ mi) $1,600. Refunds only if Osprey cancels for weather.

    $1,100–$1,600 based on zone, 50% deposit

  3. 03

    Gas Fill Station

    For: Divers

    On-site Bauer K-20 fill station offering breathing air, nitrox, custom partial-pressure trimix, oxygen and argon. Fills available one hour before and after each dive trip and by appointment.

    Air $10, Nitrox $20, Oxygen $20, Trimix $20 + helium

  4. 04

    Lodging List

    For: Visiting divers

    Curated list of nearby accommodations near Barcelona Harbor in Westfield, including KOA campgrounds, motels and private cottage rentals. Osprey does not operate its own lodging.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01The Southwind is a 50-foot all-aluminum vessel powered by twin turbocharged 735 HP Detroit Diesel engines.Source ↗
  2. 02Full boat charters carry up to 15 divers and require a 50% deposit.Source ↗
  3. 03The fill station uses a Bauer K-20 compressor with over 13,000 cubic feet of banked air and more than 4,000 cubic feet of trimix.Source ↗
  4. 04Charters depart from 8241 1st St, Westfield, NY 14787, near Barcelona Harbor.Source ↗
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8241 1st St, Westfield, NY 14787, USA
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AER’s guide to Osprey Charters Inc. · Compiled from ospreydive.comLast verified 2026-06-02