Destin, FL - Wreck Diving

Wreck Diving in Destin, Florida, features a, robust artificial reef program with numerous sunken vessels 12–14 miles offshore, offering depths from 60 to over 130 feet for various skill levels.

Top Wreck Diving Sites in Destin

• Big Dawg (93ft vessel): A retired U.S. Air Force vessel deployed in 2021, resting in about 104 feet of water, often accessed at 69 feet.

• MV Courageous (189ft vessel): A former Air Force target vessel sunk in 2022 that broke into two pieces, offering a deep dive (130-135 ft) with extensive marine life.

• Miss Louise (85ft tugboat): Located about a half-mile off the coast, this 1997 wreck is ideal for novice to intermediate divers, resting in ~60 feet of water.

• M/V Janet (85ft tugboat): A popular spot covered with marine life, resting upright at 93 feet.

• Destin Bridge Rubble: An artificial reef area providing shallower, accessible, and often busy, dive spots. 

The World's Largest Artificial Reef Project (coming soon) . . .

The SS United States isn't a wreck yet but is being prepared to become the world's largest artificial reef off Florida, sinking in early 2026 near Destin after being cleaned in Mobile, AL, to provide marine habitat and a unique dive site, with land-based museum elements preserved separately. After decades of idleness, the historic liner is undergoing extensive environmental remediation before its intentional scuttling, with plans to allow recreational divers access to its upper decks, creating a major tourism and marine life attraction. 

Dive Logistics and Requirements

• Skill Level: Ranges from Advanced Open Water (for deep wrecks like Courageous/Big Dawg) to Open Water for shallower, nearshore wrecks.

• Depth: Wrecks range from shallow, near-shore sites (50–60 ft) to deeper, offshore sites (100+ ft).

• What to See: Goliath grouper, snapper, amberjack, barracuda, kingfish, and a high density of invasive lionfish.  

Included:

• 3 days of wreck diving w/tanks & weights (diving: July 4, July 5, & July 6)

Not Included:

• Transportation

• Lodging

Trip Cost: $TBD

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