First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 50 ft. - 70 ft.

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

• Length (160 ft.). Former USCG Cutter "Nemesis" that was decommissioned and turned into a floating restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. Due to her aging hull and the fact the restaurant was condemned for the largest outbreak of food poisoning in the history of Ft. Lauderdale, she was sunk as an artificial reef in 1991. (We recommend you don't eat anything while on the wreck.) Among it's most recent dinner guests are Great Barracudas and a large Moray Eel. The Mariner's close proximity to a natural reef create an abundance of marine life. Also 150 degrees 150 ft. SE of her bow lies The Berry Patch Tug. When the conditions are right you can actually do both on the same dive.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range: 40 ft. - 60 ft.

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 50 ft. - 70 ft.

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

• The "Aqua Zoo" is the nickname for an area next to the wreck of the Sea Emperor (see Sea Emperor description). It was given this name for the diversity and size of marine life that inhabits this wreck. We began bringing food and interacting with one stingray in 1996 and since then it has blossomed into the "Aqua Zoo". We offer an interactive marine experience including large southern rays, Goliath Groupers (200-300 lbs.), nurse sharks, eels and hundreds of other fish. No longer due you need to travel to far off destinations.Named "The stingray dive you can drive to" by Skin Diver Magazine. The Aqua Zoo has also been featured on numerous television shows around the world including "Wild Things" and "Adventure Crazy".

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range: 40 ft. - 60 ft.

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 75ft-95ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

• This 165ft German freighter, built about 1962. She lies in sand, with sea whips projecting from bottom.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range: 40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 75ft-110ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience Length (175ft). The Captain Dan, formerly a US Coast Guard buoy tender, was sunk in February 1990 as part of the Rodeo Reef. This is also a Florida Boating Improvement Program Reef. Hurricane Andrew caused very little damage to this wreck. Large barracuda, grouper, amberjack, and other schools of fish frequent this wreck.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 15 ft. - 30 ft.

• Skill level: Glassbottom passengers, snorkelers and scuba divers

• This is probably one of the best all around sites on the Gold Coast. The "Nursery" offers something for all ages and skill levels. The "Nursery" is named after the family of resident Nurse Sharks that inhabit this reef. Our trained feeders interact with the sharks as divers, snorkelers and glassbottom passengers watch in amazement. These docile sharks are the ambassadors to the shark species. They will change your whole perspective about sharks and the ocean realm. The "Nursery" has been featured on Wild Things, Adventure Crazy, Dateline NBC, CNN and National Geographic.

Second Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 20 ft. to 30 ft. making it accessible for snorkelers as well as divers. .

• Skill level: Glassbottom passengers, snorkelers and scuba divers

• The SS Copenhagen was a 325 ft. coal freighter that ran aground off the shores of Pompano Beach on May 26, 1900. She was carrying 4,940 tons of coal on voyage from Philadelphia to Havana. Although the ship was unsalvageable, her cargo was saved. The Copenhagen remained partially visible above the water until WWII naval fighter pilots used her for target practice sending her to the bottom where she sits today. The Copenhagen was declared a State Underwater Archaeological Preserve in 1994.

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 100 ft. - 144 ft.

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water

• Length 210 ft. Large fish murals were painted by world renown wildlife artist Guy Harvey. White paint was used to stand out against the ocean blue; however, they have since been covered with growth. This is a deep dive and borderlines a Tech. Dive. Deep diving experience is required.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Down Line Drift

• Depth range: 145-175 ft.

• Skill level: Deep Air (Tech)

• The Hydro is a spectacular dive, it is a shame it's not in shallower water. As you approach the wreck it almost looks alive there is so much growth on the outer hull. The swim throughs are encrusted with soft corals. Schools of fish form a circle around you as you pass through. Large schools of jacks swarm the wreck. The bow is home to a Moorish Idol not indigenous to this area

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 119-132

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water Certification

• Length (240ft). Formerly known as the Poinciana, the Jim Atria sank while moored in the Miami River. Broward County along with donations from Jim Atria purchased the Poinciana. The Atria was then re-sunk in 1987as a part of the Artificial Reef Program. Originally the Jim Atria rested on her port side, until a storm righted her in 1996. You commonly see larger schooling game fish.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 62ft-97ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

• The Mercedes was sunk March 30, 1985 after gaining international attention while aground at Palm Beach in 1994. Hurricane Andrew caused the bow and stern to nearly detach. The Mercedes has a tremendous amount of growth on it. Large barracuda, grouper, jacks, and other schools of fish frequent this wreck.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Down Line

• Depth range: 145-165ft

• Skill level: Deep Air Tech

• The Miller Lite is approximately 170ft long, with the bow pointing SE. There is usually large schools of Jacks circling the wreck. This is a great wreck for Tech training. Beware of fishing line, come prepared.

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 60-80 ft.

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

• Length (114 ft.) Steel ship sunk by the Broward Artificial Reef Committee & the Palm Beach Artificial Reef Committee on July 12, 1998. Terribly damaged by Hurricane Andrew, the bow was broken off. The midships flattened and the stern twisted. The small steel drug sub, which was originally at the offshore stern, is now crushed flat and moved forward. The Noulla lies in sand outside the 3rd reef up against a small ledge with small reef patches around it. There are a good number of tropical fish, filefish, and barracuda on this wreck. It's nice to start out on the wreck and then explore the surrounding reef before surfacing.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 60ft-80ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

• This site has two old pusher tugs, dredge pipe pontoons, fiberglass yacht hulls, and 2 steel sailboat hulls. The 2 steel sailboat hulls were broken apart by Hurricane Andrew and scattered 75 ft apart, bow to bow in several pieces. Spear fishermen beware this is a good spot to see bull sharks. If you have air 'and time remaining you can actually finish your dive on the adjacent reef.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Down line drift

• Depth range: 195ft-300ft

• Skill level: Tri-Mix Tech

• Hard core gorilla divers only. This is deep! These two wrecks form a cross, one over the other. This is a mass of wreckage covered with fishing line (take a knife). Obviously this is a Technical Dive and requires intense training and equipment.

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 78ft-110ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

•  Length 135ft. The Rebel, formerly the Norwegian "Andrea", was purchased and donated to the Artificial Reef Program. The generous benefactor named the wreck after his dog. This wreck is covered with algae and is frequented by jacks, barracuda, and large grouper.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 80 ft. - 126 ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

• The Rodeo is a 215ft Dutch freighter, sunk, upright in May 1990, by the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. After Hurricane Andrew and 11 years of corrosion, the hull is still intact. However recently the bow mast has collapsed, laying off to the west. Barracuda, grouper, amberjack, and other schools of fish frequent this wreck. Occasionally bull sharks are seen in the distance.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 80-115 ft.

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water certification or proof of experience

• The RSB-1, sunk in 1992, sits upright in the sand, bow to the north. The cross bars above the wheel house stick way up in the water. Penetration of this wreck is easy due to large openings. Large amberjacks frequent this wreck.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 50ft-70ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

• The 97ft Jay Scutti, formerly the tug "Airkok" from Aruba, was sunk September 19, 1986 and now sits upright in the sand. Large barracuda, sport fish, and lobster frequent this wreck. The Scutti is connected to south by a 3" hawser to a 95ft steel rag boat. To the north she is also attached to the Tracey by chain. This is an excellent area to see multiple wrecks in one dive.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 50ft-70ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

• The Sea Emperor was formerly a hopper barge that was donated as part of a fine levied on a dredging company that destroyed some reef habitat of Palm Beach County. She was filled with large concrete culverts and the sunk of Boca Raton. When the barge sank it flipped, scattering the culverts and landing upside down creating a fantastic playground for fish and divers alike. The Sea Emperor is also home to Goliath Groupers, eels, stingrays, nurse sharks and hundreds of other fish. This is a photographer's paradise! Penetration in this wreck is safe. There is light and access to surface in every chamber.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive - Tennaco

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 62ft-105ft

• Skill level: Advanced Open Water Certification or proof of experience

• Three pieces of oil field platforms were placed on sandy bottom by Tenneco in 1985. Hurricane Andrew pushed two of the three together and broke 6ft of the legs off one side of the structure. The platform is actually slanted. (The leaning Tower of Tenneco). The platforms are covered with growth. Schooling fish swarm the wreck and occasionally sharks show up in curiosity.

Second Dive - Wreck Alley

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

Third Dive - Anglin Reef

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

First Dive

• Type: Anchor Dive

• Depth range: 50 ft. - 70 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification

• Originally named the Golden Venture. She ran aground outside of New York loaded with Chinese immigrants. It later served as a cargo boat in the Caribbean. Now she lies just SE of the Sea Emperor upright. Because of the close proximity to two other wrecks and a reef, it populated very quickly. Many of the same marine residents that occupy the Emperor can be seen on the Caribbean.

Second Dive

• Type: Drift dive on a reef.

• Depth range:  40 ft. - 60 ft

• Skill level: Open Water Certification