WRECK DIVING

Pensacola is home to some of the most popular wreck diving sites in the U.S.

Pensacola’s beautiful Gulf waters are home to dozens of amazing underwater wrecks that are absolute “bucket list” dive sites for scuba divers. Wreck diving is not limited to tragic or untimely sinking of ships, boats, or aircraft. It’s increasingly common for structures to be purposefully placed on the ocean floor to attract fish and create underwater ecosystems that strengthen local economies and give divers a playground to dive some awesome sites. Pensacola’s marine resources have done an amzaing job with dropping literally hundreds of artificial reefs in our waters to create places to dive and fish where sand only existing before. (Although Barry Shively loves it when Captain Andy gives him a sand dive, just ask him!)

A fascinating set of retired ships have been scuttled to create artificial reefs in the Pensacola area, creating a haven for history buffs, adventure seekers, and animal lovers ready for an up-close experience with marine life. Five of the twelve wreck diving sites that make up the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail are just a short boat ride on the Niuhi Dive Charter. 

These local dive sites offer unique underwater experiences for divers of different skill levels. For more information on some of the wrecks we explore, visit our Pensacola Scuba Diving Sites page.

Be sure to read our Trip Info page for details about diving with Niuhi Dive Charters.  Need to rent tanks or gear for your dive? Please visit our friends at Dive Pros Dive Center in Pensacola for a great experience.