Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in New Hanover County

The top 26 dive and snorkel sites in New Hanover County, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the New Hanover County guide

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AR-364 - 65' tug "CAPTAIN JERRY"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

6.2 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-364 - 65' tug "CAPTAIN JERRY" is also known as Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 65' tug "CAPTAIN JERRY".

BeginnerMax depth 44 ftBoat entry
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AR-364 - Buoy

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

Tires: 76,873 Throughout Site 32 concrete pieces: 480 tons 100-300' S of buoy Pre-fabricated fiberglass units: 24 Domes; 18 Cubes 6.2 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-364 - Buoy is also known as Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - Buoy.

BeginnerMax depth 44 ftBoat entry
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AR-378 - 3 98' barges

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

98' barges: 3 34° 00.650' / 077° 50.678' 34° 00.648' / 077° 50.629' 34° 00.621' / 077° 50.683' 2.6 nm from the Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-378 - 3 98' barges is also known as Phillip Wolfe Reef AR-378 - 3 98' barges.

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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AR-382 - 105' tug "POCAHONTAS"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

10.6 nm from Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-382 - 105' tug "POCAHONTAS" is also known as Dredge Wreck Reef AR-382 - 105' tug "POCAHONTAS".

BeginnerMax depth 58.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-378 - 195' barge

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

2.6 nm from the Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-378 - 195' barge is also known as Phillip Wolfe Reef AR-378 - 195' barge.

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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AR-370 - 110' tug "FIREFIGHTER"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

3.5 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-370 - 110' tug "FIREFIGHTER" is also known as Meares Harriss Reef AR-370 - 110' tug "FIREFIGHTER".

BeginnerMax depth 51.8 ftBoat entry
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AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

33° 57.400' / 077° 33.320' 33° 57.330' / 077° 33.280' 17.8 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars is also known as Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars.

IntermediateMax depth 78.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-372 - 2 220' barge

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

220' barge (Northern) 34° 06.250' / 077° 44.800' 220' barge (Southern) 34° 06.233' / 077° 44.800' Reef Balls®: 128 in five groups of 25-28 34° 06.286' / 077° 44.895' 34° 06.310' / 077° 44.890' 34° 06.259' / 077° 44.874' 34° 06.279' / 077° 44.910' 34° 06.294' / 077° 44.848' 5.0 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy

BeginnerMax depth 47.9 ftBoat entry
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AR-372 - 10 Railroad boxcars

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

5.0 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy

BeginnerMax depth 47.9 ftBoat entry
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AR-370 - 120' tug "SOCONY 8"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

3.5 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-370 - 120' tug "SOCONY 8" is also known as Meares Harriss Reef AR-370 - 120' tug "SOCONY 8".

BeginnerMax depth 51.8 ftBoat entry
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AR-370 - "STONE BROTHERS"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

3.5 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-370 - "STONE BROTHERS" is also known as Meares Harriss Reef AR-370 - 105' tug "STONE BROTHERS".

BeginnerMax depth 51.8 ftBoat entry
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AR-364 - 52' tug "CAPTAIN TOM"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

6.2 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-364 - 52' tug "CAPTAIN TOM" is also known as Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 52' tug "CAPTAIN TOM".

BeginnerMax depth 44 ftBoat entry
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AR-370 - 135' barge

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

3.5 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-370 - 135' barge is also known as Meares Harriss Reef AR-370 - 135' barge.

BeginnerMax depth 51.8 ftBoat entry
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AR-364 - 297' barge "HT-290"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

297' barge "HT-290" Bow 34° 14.767' / 077° 42.900' Stern 34° 14.817' / 077° 42.867' 6.2 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-364 - 297' barge "HT-290" is also known as Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 297' barge "HT-290".

BeginnerMax depth 44 ftBoat entry
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AR-370 - "ALEXANDER RAMSEY"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

3.5 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-370 - "ALEXANDER RAMSEY" is also known as Meares Harriss Reef AR-370 - 440' Liberty Ship "ALEXANDER RAMSEY".

BeginnerMax depth 51.8 ftBoat entry
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AR-364 - 55' Landing Craft

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

6.2 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-364 - 55' Landing Craft is also known as Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 55' Landing Craft.

BeginnerMax depth 44 ftBoat entry
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AR-364 - "SOUTHERN CRAFT 8"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

6.2 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-364 - "SOUTHERN CRAFT 8" is also known as Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 65' tug "SOUTHERN CRAFT 8".

BeginnerMax depth 44 ftBoat entry
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AR-382 - "PLAYA"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

10.6 nm from Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-382 - "PLAYA" is also known as Dredge Wreck Reef AR-382 - Dredge "PLAYA".

BeginnerMax depth 58.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-382 - 86' tug "R.R. STONE"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

Reef Balls® 100 in a single group starting at the bow of "R.R. STONE" 33° 58.483' / 077° 41.283' to 33° 58.467' / 077° 41.383' 10.6 nm from Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-382 - 86' tug "R.R. STONE" is also known as Dredge Wreck Reef AR-382 - 86' tug "R.R. STONE".

BeginnerMax depth 58.1 ftBoat entry
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Normannia Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

Normannia Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 100.1 ftBoat entry
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Aquatic Safaris
4.3 (98) · Wilmington
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Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in New Hanover County. The top-rated is Aquatic Safaris (4.3 from 98 reviews).