South Florida Wreck Trek

Dive South Florida’s Most Iconic Wrecks

13 Trips. Iconic Wrecks. One Incredible Year of Diving.

South Florida is home to one of the most exciting collections of shipwrecks in the country — and Divers Cove is going exploring.

Join Divers Cove Divemaster Paul Williams for the South Florida Wreck Trek, a year-long series of recreational wreck dives running from October 2026 through October 2027.

There is no membership fee and no Wreck Trek entry fee.

Join us for one dive, pick your favorites, or set yourself the challenge of completing the entire Wreck Trek.

From accessible Open Water wrecks off Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach to legendary dives like the Spiegel Grove and Vandenberg, this series gives local divers a reason to keep diving, build experience, meet other divers, and explore some of Florida’s best wrecks.

How the Wreck Trek Works

Choose the wreck dives you want to join and register for each trip individually.

Each month we'll head out to explore another South Florida wreck destination.

Some dives are suitable for Open Water Divers, while deeper wrecks require Advanced Open Water certification.

On selected Wreck Trek dates, Divers Cove instructors will also offer the opportunity to work toward your PADI Wreck Diver Specialty while participating in the Trek.

No membership. No annual fee.

You simply pay for the dives you choose to join.

2026–2027 Wreck Trek Schedule

Dive sites, schedules and charter operations are subject to weather, sea conditions and charter availability.

First Stop: Okinawa

October 24, 2026 | Pompano Beach

We kick off the Wreck Trek with the Okinawa, an ideal first stop because the wreck is accessible to Open Water Divers.

Depth: 35–70 feet
Certification: Open Water Diver or higher
Location: Pompano Beach
Charter: South Florida Diving Headquarters

Whether you've never explored a wreck before or already love wreck diving, this is an excellent opportunity to get back in the water and start your Wreck Trek.

Want to turn the dive into training?

Divers Cove will also have instructors available on this date for divers interested in beginning or continuing their PADI Wreck Diver Specialty.

Contact us when registering if you are interested in adding Wreck Diver training.

Earn Your PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Along the Way

Wrecks are fascinating — but diving them requires additional knowledge, planning and skills.

On selected Wreck Trek dates, Divers Cove instructors Scott Simpson and Doug Rencher will be available to provide PADI Wreck Diver Specialty training.

The course develops skills including:

• Wreck dive planning

• Wreck navigation

• Identifying and avoiding potential hazards

• Surveying a wreck

• Proper use of reels and lines

• Techniques for responsible wreck exploration

Wreck Specialty availability will vary by trip.

Our currently planned Wreck Specialty opportunities include:

October 24, 2026 — Okinawa

Wreck Specialty training available

December 19, 2026 — DEMA Trader & Sheri-Lyn

Wreck Specialty training available

Additional 2027 training dates will be announced as instructor schedules are finalized.

Not Advanced Open Water Yet?

Several Wreck Trek destinations reach depths beyond the Open Water certification range.

If you want to participate in dives including Lady Luck, Captain Dan, Spiegel Grove, Guy Harvey, RSB-1, Proteus & Ophelia or Vandenberg, talk with Divers Cove about completing your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

The Wreck Trek is a great reason to keep progressing as a diver — because every new certification opens the door to new destinations.

Nitrox Recommended

Many of the deeper Wreck Trek dives are excellent opportunities to dive Enriched Air Nitrox.

Nitrox can allow qualified divers to increase their no-decompression limits compared with air, making it particularly useful for many deeper wreck-diving profiles.

If you're not already Nitrox certified, ask us about the PADI Enriched Air Diver course.

Join One Dive — Or Complete the Trek

There is no requirement to commit to the entire schedule.

Join:

• One wreck you've always wanted to dive

• A few trips throughout the year

• Every Open Water-accessible Wreck Trek

• The deeper Advanced Open Water dives

• Or challenge yourself to complete the entire South Florida Wreck Trek

The goal is simple:

Dive more. Build experience. Explore South Florida.

Who Can Join?

Wreck Trek dives are open to qualified certified divers who meet the certification and experience requirements for the individual dive.

Depending on the dive, additional requirements may include:

• Open Water or Advanced Open Water certification

• Appropriate recent diving experience

• Enriched Air certification when using Nitrox

• Appropriate equipment for the dive

• DAN diving accident insurance

• Any additional requirements established by the individual charter operator

Divers Cove reserves the right to assess diver readiness for individual dives based on depth, conditions and experience.

Dive With the Divers Cove Community

The Wreck Trek isn't just about checking wrecks off a list.

It's about getting local divers back in the water regularly.

You'll dive with familiar faces, meet new dive buddies, continue developing your skills and experience some of the best wreck diving South Florida has to offer.

Led by Paul Williams and the Divers Cove team, each trip is another opportunity to go diving — which is exactly what certification was supposed to lead to.

Ready for the first Wreck Trek?

Okinawa — October 24, 2026

Contact Divers Cove to reserve your spot or ask about adding the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty to your Wreck Trek experience.

Divers Cove
PADI 5 Star IDC Training Center
2335 S. University Drive
Davie, FL 33324
954-473-1220

Don’t just get certified. Go diving.