Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Pensacola Beach
Ready to check out the best sites in Pensacola Beach for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 8 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Pensacola Beach to suit your needs.
#1 - Tex Edwards
USA, Florida, Pensacola
This is a barge sunk to make a reef. It is an easy dive that is always fun. Many types of fish, a sea turtle at times and a shark or two from time to time.
6.5 miles east of Pensacola Pass
N 30° 16.138' W 087° 10.157'
30.16.138N 87.10.157W
#2 - Fort Pickens Jettys
USA, Florida, Pensacola
Fort Pickens Jettys is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Florida, Pensacola which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#3 - Navarre Beach Reef
USA, Florida, Pensacola
Various marine life at site. Sea turtles have been sighted in the area. Other various tropical and typical Gulf fish present.
Great shore dive site. Look for the two poles on the beach just east of the stairs to line up with. The artificial reef is located 300' off shore. A small buoy will mark the beginning and end of the reef.
#4 - Brass Wreck
USA, Florida, Pensacola
A classick wreck dive. The Brass Wreck is an unidentified 19th century schooner.It was given this name due to many brass pins being found on or near the site. The marine life is abundant: Flounder, Snapper, Grouper, Barracudas, Trigger, Amberjack, etc.
Characteristics:
Type: Wooden schooner
Length: 250 foot
Extra: Two large anchors
Approximately 15 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass
#5 - Liberty Ship
USA, Florida, Pensacola
The 400' hull of the Liberty Ship was sunk as an artificial reef in 90' of water , approximately 8 mile ESE of Pensacola pass.
7 miles ESE of the pass to Pensacola Bay
Liberty Ship is also known as Joseph Meek.
#6 - Three Coal Barges
USA, Florida, Pensacola
Remains of 3 coal barges sunk as an artificial reef approximately 5 miles south east of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 45-60' . This large site is an area favorite for shell collecting and training new divers, and is home to an impressive array of marine life including resident sea turtles
1.8 miles off the beach, in 50 feet of water
Three Coal Barges is also known as Coal Barges.
#7 - Oops Barge
USA, Florida, Pensacola
This wreck got it's name when she went down about two miles from her planned location all on her own (oops) Anyway what's left of this barge still has lots of life on it. The barge holds a large amount of fish for it's small size.
She is about 8 miles out of Pensacola pass.
#8 - Catherine
USA, Florida, Pensacola
The Norwegian Bark "Catherine" ran aground and sank off Santa Rosa Island in the early 1900's. Her remains lie in 15-18' of water, approxiamtely 300 yards off the beach near Fort Pickens. A fantastic dive site, but not recommended as a shore dive due to tidal surge , rapidly changing conditions and heavy boat traffic. She is from time to time covered with sand which makes it all the better when you do get to dive her.