Dive Sites

Shore/Beach Dives
Dive sites easily accessible from the shoreShore/Beach Dives
The Gulf Coast offers a variety of interesting dive locations that are accessible from the shore. Depths for these sites vary, but are generally in the 10′ to 50′ range.

Inshore Dives
Boat dives up to 9 miles from Pensacola PassInshore Dives
Inshore dives sites in Pensacola are up to 9 miles from shore in state waters. Depths for theses sites are generally in the 30′ to 80′ range.

Midshore Dives
Boat dives 10 to 19 miles from Pensacola PassMidshore Dives
Mishore dive sites in Pensacola are 10-19 miles from shore in federal waters. Depths for these sites are generally in the 70′ to 110′ range.

Offshore Dives
Boat dives 20+ miles from Pensacola PassOffshore Dives
Offshore dive sites in Pensacola are over 20 miles from shore in federal waters. Depths for these sites are generally in the 80′ to 130′ range or greater.

USS Oriskany
911 ft Aircraft Carrier - The Great Carrier ReefUSS Oriskany
Sunk on May 17, 2006 the USS Oriskany is the largest artificial reef in the world. Nicknamed “The Mighty O”, this site is one of the most popular wrecks in the United States.

All Dive Sites
View a list of all of our local dive sitesAll Dive Sites
The Gulf Coast offers a variety of interesting dive locations. View all of our dive sites in an alphabetical ordered list by clicking on the link below.