The top 30 dive and snorkel sites in Pensacola Beach, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Pensacola Beach 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.
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.
The YDT-14 is a 40m long steel ship. She was scuttled April 1st, 2000 as an artificial reef. Approx 16 NM SE off Pensacola YDT-14 Wreck is also known as Navy Dive Tender YDT 14.
