Mine Diving

Bonne Terre Mine    

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(453) · Attractions & activities in Bonne-Terre, United States
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Bonne Terre Mine, also known as the St. Joseph Lead Mine at Bonne Terre, is a historic lead mine located at Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, …

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Jan 21, 2025
As an experienced technical diver, I went with low expectations, expecting more tourist trap than decent dive experience. However, I was very impressed with the dives! The guides and safety divers …Full review by mm-tmassey
Dec 9, 2024
I returned to the Bonne Terre mine for a second (diving) visit. This is a very remarkable place. I previously went to the mine with my daughter, but some of the things that I enjoyed about the odd ex…Full review by 869philipk
Apr 26, 2024
My daughter booked this tour for her boyfriend, my husband and me. We all agreed that it was a cool and unique place to visit. Levi led us and told all kinds of interesting facts and stories. It is a…Full review by Susan W
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Construction completed:1864

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What thickness wet suit for Scubaboard Diving?
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7 mil at minimum. There were several divers in dry suits. Hood is needed as well.
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My mother in law is super terrified of heights. Do you think the stairs would be too much for her?
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There 65 steps in and out of the mine if she is comfortable doing stairs she should have no problem
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Is there wheel chair accessibility??
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No there are 65 steps in and out
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Can I snorkel?
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I'm not a diver (tremendous fear of water) but all the folks I saw had the full scuba gear. I was just down there for the boat ride (yep, I was a bit nervous but it was fine). Their website …
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I'm not a diver (tremendous fear of water) but all the folks I saw had the full scuba gear. I was just down there for the boat ride (yep, I was a bit nervous but it was fine). Their website has a contact link so I'm sure you could ask.
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Can I bring my service dog?
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Sorry, but I don't know, and suggest you call them direct.
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Answer by Bob K · Apr 9, 2017
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