The top 31 dive and snorkel sites in Escambia County, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Escambia County guide
This dive site is composed of two massive 500-ton structures. They were submerged in 175 feet of water as an artificial reef. Mostly used for dive training. Approximately 22 miles south south-east of Pensacola Pass.
One of the many liberty ships sunk in the Gulf. Approximately 30 miles east south-east of Pensacola Pass. Approximately 19 miles south-west of Destin Pass. Joseph E. Brown is also known as Navarre Liberty Ship.
The A-7 sits upside down on the bottom. The plane was lost from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington! Approximately 17 miles south of Pensacola Pass
This is a barge sunk to make a reef. It is an easy dive that is always fun. Many types of fish, a sea turtle at times and a shark or two from time to time. 6.5 miles east of Pensacola Pass N 30° 16.138' W 087° 10.157' 30.16.138N 87.10.157W
The 400' long Anteres was sunk in 1995 as an artificial reef 21 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 90-135'. Broken and resting on her port side.
Fort Pickens Jettys is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Florida, Pensacola which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Various marine life at site. Sea turtles have been sighted in the area. Other various tropical and typical Gulf fish present. Great shore dive site. Look for the two poles on the beach just east of the stairs to line up with. The artificial reef is located 300' off shore. A small buoy will mark the beginning and end of the reef.
A classick wreck dive. The Brass Wreck is an unidentified 19th century schooner.It was given this name due to many brass pins being found on or near the site. The marine life is abundant: Flounder, Snapper, Grouper, Barracudas, Trigger, Amberjack, etc. Characteristics: Type: Wooden schooner Length: 250 foot Extra: Two large anchors Approximately 15 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass
The 400' hull of the Liberty Ship was sunk as an artificial reef in 90' of water , approximately 8 mile ESE of Pensacola pass. 7 miles ESE of the pass to Pensacola Bay Liberty Ship is also known as Joseph Meek.
Remains of 3 coal barges sunk as an artificial reef approximately 5 miles south east of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 45-60' . This large site is an area favorite for shell collecting and training new divers, and is home to an impressive array of marine life including resident sea turtles 1.8 miles off the beach, in 50 feet of water Three Coal Barges is also known as Coal Barges.
Large area of natural limestone ledges, full of lobsters. A great dive site with abundant marine life. Approximately 25 miles east south-east of Pensacola Pass Timber holes is also known as Timberholes.
The 250' long dredge "Avocet" was sunk as an artificial reef in 1991 approximately 21 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass. The upper structure of the wreck has been torn off and scattered by hurricanes. Depths range 90-130'. The Avocet's close proximity to the "Edge" often brings in large pelagic fish species such as Wahoo, Dolphin, and Tuna. Avocet is also known as Dredge Avocet.
This wreck got it's name when she went down about two miles from her planned location all on her own (oops) Anyway what's left of this barge still has lots of life on it. The barge holds a large amount of fish for it's small size. She is about 8 miles out of Pensacola pass.
One of the best small boat dives in the Pensacola area. The wreck is mainly intact, but some sections are covered by sand. USS Massachusetts (BB-2), an Indiana-class battleship, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the sixth state. She was launched on 10 June 1893. Scuttled off Pensacola Bay, Florida, on 6 January 1921, the hulk was bombarded by batteries from Fort Pickens for four years! On 15 November 1956, the ship was declared the property of the state of Florida. In 1993, the site was dedicated as an underwater archaeological preserve by the state of Florida, designed to become an artificial reef. Characteristics: Displacement: 10,288 t Length: 350.9 ft Beam: 69.3 ft Draft: 24 ft Speed: 16.21 knots Complement: 586 officers and men Armament: 4 x 13-inch guns, 8 x 8-inch guns, 4 x 6-inch guns, 2 x 3-inch guns, 20 x 6-pounders, 6 x 1-pounders, 6 x 18-inch torpedo tubes See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Massachusetts_%28BB-2%29 for more information about the history of this wreck. Approximately 1,5 mile south south-west of Pensacola Pass. The wreck is marked with mooring buoys. USS Massachusetts is also known as BB-2.
The Norwegian Bark "Catherine" ran aground and sank off Santa Rosa Island in the early 1900's. Her remains lie in 15-18' of water, approxiamtely 300 yards off the beach near Fort Pickens. A fantastic dive site, but not recommended as a shore dive due to tidal surge , rapidly changing conditions and heavy boat traffic. She is from time to time covered with sand which makes it all the better when you do get to dive her.
Sunk in 1993 as an artificial reef approx 9 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass Navy Barge is also known as Air Force Barge.
This is a WW2 wreck hit by German sub and when repairs were too great she was to be sunk as reef only to go down early where she rest today. She was broken down due to her location in shipping lane with most of the site standing 12' off the floor, however almost in the middle of the wreck are three boiler that stand some 25' off the bottom. This is a outstanding weck dive only 9 miles south southeast of the Pensacola pass. San Pablo is also known as Russian Freighter.
This 65-foot long tug boat was sunk in 1991 as an artificial reef. Approximately 10 miles south of Pensacola pass.
Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in Escambia County. The top-rated are Dive Pros (5.0 from 135 reviews) and H20below Dive Charters (4.7 from 32 reviews).
