West Palm Beach Dive Sites: Reefs, Wrecks & Drift Dives
Explore established reef, wreck, drift, hunting and bridge dive options in Palm Beach County and the nearby Treasure Coast. Use the categories below to browse Stuart Scuba’s site and charter pages. Many boat dives are selected according to conditions and the captain’s plan, so a listing does not guarantee a particular site on a specific trip.
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Planning note: Published depths are approximate and may describe a reef area or multi-site route, not every point on a wreck. Currents, visibility, site access and actual depth vary. Map pins on new profiles are approximate area references, not exact wreck coordinates, moorings or navigation instructions. Confirm the day’s site and dive requirements with the charter operator.
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Shallow Reef Sites
These entries are shallow reef options based on published site descriptions; local profiles may list a depth range or a wider area. Conditions and the planned drop may change the depth of a dive.
- Cable Crossing Reef — listed by The Palm Beaches at about 25 feet. Its source contains conflicting distance descriptions, so its map is marked as a broad best-guess area reference.
- Paul’s Reef — reef profile and current charter details.
- Fourth Windows — named section of Breaker’s Reef; see the linked profile for local depth context.
- Elevator Shaft — named Breaker’s Reef section.
- Flower Gardens — named Breaker’s Reef section.
Deep Reef Sites
These reef profiles include depth descriptions that vary across the reef or cross the 60-foot mark. Check each page and confirm the planned profile with the captain.
- Breaker’s Reef — local tourism information gives a range around 50–65 feet; a popular drift area when conditions allow.
- Lower Doubles — reef profile with a range that can cross 60 feet.
- Toy Box and Playpen — Palm Beach reef site pages; confirm exact depth and planned location for the trip.
- 60-foot reef charter option — a charter listing, not a single reef pin.
Deeper reef profiles
Depth and training demands increase with the selected site. Review the operator’s page and confirm the planned maximum depth, gas, current and certification requirements before booking.
- Shark Canyon — deeper reef profile described by Stuart Scuba; site and conditions vary.
- The Playground — deep artificial-reef and advanced-dive profile.
- 70–110-foot reef charter range — browse the available charter range; this is not a single site coordinate.
Wrecks and artificial-reef structures
West Palm Beach’s wreck routes include historic wrecks and vessels or structures established as artificial reefs. Some named wrecks share a broader drift route. The exact wreck selected, depth and drop point are confirmed by the captain.
- Ana Cecilia — Palm Beach wreck in the Corridor.
- Mizpah — Corridor wreck and artificial reef; wreck penetration is not recommended.
- PC-1174 — former patrol craft wreck in the Corridor.
- Amaryllis — Corridor wreck and artificial reef.
- China Barge — small overturned barge in the Corridor.
- Governor’s River Walk — local multi-wreck site profile.
- Princess Anne — Palm Beach wreck profile.
- Ande — deeper Palm Beach wreck profile.
- Spearman’s Barge — local barge site profile.
- Wickstrom Reef — Tech Wreck — technical wreck listing.
- West Palm Beach wreck charter overview — current charter information, not an individual wreck page.
Deep Wreck Dive Sites
These pages describe deeper wreck dives; confirm actual site depth and experience requirements with Stuart Scuba before booking. “Deep” here is a browse label, not a substitute for training limits or an operator briefing.
- Ana Cecilia — advanced Palm Beach wreck option.
- Princess Anne — deeper Palm Beach wreck option.
- Ande — deep wreck profile.
- USS Muliphen — deeper Treasure Coast wreck charter; verify the departure point and trip details.
Technical Dive Sites
Some profiles are deeper, current-exposed, or intended for divers with additional training and equipment. A page label does not authorize penetration or guarantee access. Ask the operator about the exact dive plan.
- Wickstrom Reef — Tech Wreck.
- Ande wreck.
- The Playground deep-dive site — advanced reef/artificial structure, not a shipwreck.
- PC-1174 and the Corridor — review planned depth, current and experience requirements with Stuart Scuba before booking.
- USS Muliphen — Treasure Coast wreck option; confirm trip location and requirements.
Drift dives
Many Palm Beach boat dives use the Gulf Stream and drift technique. Current strength and direction change, and a site that is suitable on one day may not be suitable on another. Follow the captain and divemaster briefing.
- Breaker’s Reef and its named sections: Fourth Windows, Elevator Shaft and Flower Gardens.
- West Palm Beach Corridor wrecks: Mizpah, PC-1174, Amaryllis and China Barge.
- Reef charter options and wreck charter options.
Hunting Sites
Hunting and collection trips depend on season, species, site rules and current Florida regulations. Confirm what is permitted for the specific trip and site; this directory does not grant permission to take marine life.
- Deep-reef hunting charter.
- Hogfish spearfishing charter.
- Stuart hunting and diving.
- 6-Pack hunting or technical charter.
- Lionfish derby and tournament.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: spearing rules.
Shore and bridge dives
Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park is the main shore-access bridge dive featured on this website. Review the existing guide for access details, park information and planning notes. The separate Blue Heron Bridge night-dive charter is a scheduled boat trip and is not the same shore entry.
Other nearby Treasure Coast charters
Some listings serve areas north of West Palm Beach. Check the departure port and travel details before booking; they are shown here for regional browsing, not as West Palm Beach sites.
- USS Rankin — Stuart-area wreck charter listing.
- USS Muliphen — deeper Treasure Coast wreck charter listing.
Plan with Stuart Scuba
See available dive charters, learn about our boats, explore dive training, or contact Stuart Scuba to confirm location, access, depth and conditions.
Research sources
- Palm Beach County Diving Association: local wreck dives
- The Palm Beaches: Palm Beach County dive-site overview
- Palm Beach County: Phil Foster Park
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: artificial-reef location data
