VALHALLA Local Dive Trip 17-18 April 2026 - $200
Dive 130 feet underground inside a real Cold War missile silo. Join OCD Divers for one of the most unique scuba adventures in the United States — a deep, crystal‑clear, steel‑lined chamber near Abilene, Texas. This exclusive weekend trip blends history, exploration, and optional deep‑dive training in a controlled environment unlike anything else in Texas.
Located just 3.5 hours from DFW, Valhalla is perfect for divers seeking a bucket‑list experience, advanced training opportunities, or a rare underground dive you can’t find anywhere else. Limited spots available.
Versión en Español (resumen): Explora el famoso Valhalla Missile Silo, un sitio de buceo único en Texas con una profundidad máxima de 130 pies. Agua clara, ambiente subterráneo y una experiencia histórica inolvidable. Requiere certificación Aguas Abiertas y un Refresco para Buzos Inactivos si no has buceado en un año. Cursos avanzados como Avanzada y Buceo Profundo están disponibles durante el viaje.
Availability: In Stock
VALHALLA MISSILE SILO DIVE TRIP
Trip Overview
Admission Fees (per person):
- $200 – Diver
- $120 – Non-diver
Trip Dates:
- Saturday, April 17 – 8 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday, April 18 – 8 AM to Noon
Located near Abilene, Texas, Valhalla offers a surreal underground dive environment with steel walls, perfect stillness, and a deep vertical descent profile ideal for advanced training.
Why We Obsess Over Valhalla
- 130 ft underground: A rare deep‑dive profile in a controlled environment.
- Cold War engineering: Dive inside a real Atlas missile silo.
- Crystal‑clear water: Zero current and surreal acoustics.
- Limited access: Only a handful of divers visit each year.
- Perfect for training: Deep, altitude, buoyancy, and specialty dives.
Certification Requirements
- Open Water Diver – Required (limited to 60 ft).
- Inactive Diver Refresh – Required if you haven’t been diving in the past year.
- Advanced Diver – Optional (100 ft). Can be completed during the trip.
- Deep Diver – Strongly recommended for the 130 ft profile.
Diving Conditions
- Maximum Depth: 130 ft
- Water Temperature: 60°F (5–7mm wetsuit + hood recommended)
- Air Temperature: ~70°F
Nitrox is recommended for repetitive dives; tanks are limited and must be reserved by 4/1/26.
Optional Atlas Missile Silo Tour
Enhance your weekend with a guided tour of a mostly intact Atlas missile silo nearby. Explore the control room, silo structure, and original Cold War engineering. Only $75.
Gear Rental (Delivered to the Dive Site)
- 32% Enriched Air Tank Rental – $30 each
- Weekend 80cf Tank Rental – $40 each
- Air Fills – $15 (AL80) / $20 (Steel 100+)
- Weekend BCD/Computer/Regulator – $100
- Mask/Fins/Snorkel/Booties – $60
- 5mm Wetsuit – $85
- Dive Torch – $30
Discounted SDI Certifications
- Texas Valhalla Missile Silo Diver – $130
- Altitude Diver – $80
- Deep Diver – $200
- Advanced Diver – $300
- Enriched Air Diver – $190
Stay On-Site or Nearby
- $25/night – Primitive camping
- $130/weekend – RV/trailer camping (no hookups)
- $130/night – Queen bed inside the silo
Reservations & Payment
Refund Policy: All reservations are non-refundable for any reason.
We strongly recommend Dive Accident Insurance.
Payment Options:
- Online: Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- In Person: Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash, or checks
How to Sign Up
- Pay online and select your options.
- Complete the diver information form.
- Complete release forms within 24 hours.
