FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions about Bonneville Seabase. If your questions are not answered please feel free to contact us for further clarification.
Where are you located?
From Salt Lake City, go West on I-80 to exit 84 (look for the Morton Salt Plant). Turn left onto the frontage road at the stop-sign, then take the second left under the freeway onto Highway 138 (towards Grantsville). Go South on Hwy. 138 for five miles. Seabase is on the left (East) side of the road. View Map.What is the cost?
Area Use fee: $15.00 per day. Instructors free with copy of instructor's C-card and insurance and at least 4 students. Non-profit groups: Special pricing -By special arrangement on Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. Please call.
What is the temperature of the water?
Winter: Average top: 67; warmer at the bottom.Summer: Average top 85; 90 bottom.
How much are lessons?
Check with Neptune Divers for the best information on SCUBA Diving lessons.• SCUBA Certification: $295 includes pool training, books. logs, table, use of gear, 2 days of open water training and Certification Card.
• SCUBA Experience or Update: $96 includes instruction, gear and area use fee. By appointment only.
• Referral: $178 + 2 days Area Use ($15.00 each day). Includes SCUBA gear and air-fills. Snorkeling gear not included.
How big are the Seabase bays? How far across?
The water area is divided onto several connecting bays. The total of the bays is 150 feet wide, 200 yards long at the widest/longest, but very irregular in shape. Please see aerial view on the Bays page.
How deep? What is the depth adjusted for altitude?
White Rocks Bay - 14 feet deep.Habitat Bay - 24 feet at the deepest; altitude adjusted - 33 feet.
The Abyss - 62 feet deep.
Hours of Operations
Thursday and Friday - 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*We can sometimes be open on the other days by special permission and
advance agreement. Minimum area use $96 for 1/2 day.
Camping is available by pre-arrangement and for 8$ per person per night.
What Kinds of Fish are there?
Angels, Groupers, Sharks (Nurse), Tangs, Puffers, Jacks, Bats, Monos, Scats, Damsels, Silver Sides... and many more.
How old do children need to be?
Snorkeling: Any age with adult supervision. SCUBA: 8 years old for SCUBA Rangers, 10 for SCUBA. Where can we stay over-night?
• Days Inn Airport: West of airport on I-80. 800-544-8313 or 801-539-8538• Oquirrh Motor Inn: I-80 @ Lake Point (exit 99), 15 miles W of exit 84, the Seabase exit. 801-250-0118
• Comfort Inn: 491 S. Main, Tooele, 800-228-5150 or 801-882-6100.
• Best Western Inn: 365 N. Main, Tooele, 800-448-5010 or 801-882-5010.
• Seabase Scamp Rental: $24 per night per 2people. Includes hot shower, & BBQ facilities. brng your own charcoal.
• Seabase Camping: $8 a person per night. Includes hot showers, & BBQ facilities.