Beneath the Surface: Discover the World of Diving

Our beach diving services offer an exciting way to explore the Gulf of Mexico's beautiful coastal waters. There are a variety of interesting dives accessible from Alabama's shores by a short swim, and they're suitable for all levels of experience. The most popular sites are the Whiskey Wreck and the Perdido Pass Jetties (aka Alabama Point), as well as new artificial reef program sites placed just off the beach for divers to explore!

 

Expert guides will lead you on a journey to discover the diverse marine life that inhabits the Gulf Coast. We will provide all the gear you need, including tanks and weights. Just give us a call to schedule your guided trip. Pricing starts at $105 plus equipment rentals.

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The Whiskey Wreck

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The Whiskey Wreck is an ideal beach diving opportunity, located just 150 yards offshore, south of the small beach house west of the parking area. This 200-foot rum runner burned and sank in 1906. It sits in 15 to 25 feet of water and is always changing, based on the subtle natural movements of the sandbar. The wreck normally lies just beyond the sandbar, making it easily accessible for beach divers. The current depth is about 14', leaving 4'-6' of the wreck exposed. This is a good "mid-beach" site that is not as affected by the changing tides and currents of the inlets. Divers can also experience the thrill of night diving on the Whiskey, where you can discover new things that might go unnoticed during the day.

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Perdido Pass Jetties at Alabama Point

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The public beach area on the eastern side of Perdido Pass is a perfect spot for diving and snorkeling. This area can be reached by traveling 8.7 miles east of Alabama Hwy 59 and 2.5 miles east of Alabama Hwy 161/Orange Beach Blvd. The beach area covers about 70 acres and has boardwalks that allow visitors to cross sea oat-covered sand dunes to reach the beach.

 

The beach area provides two parking areas, restrooms, covered picnic areas and outdoor showers. Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the south and Perdido Pass on the west, Alabama Point is an excellent spot for diving and snorkeling when conditions are favorable. For non-divers, the Point is also a great spot for birdwatching, as it is the first station on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail. Visitors can expect to see herons, egrets, loons, pelicans, and seagulls, along with other shore and wading birds.

 

The east parking area offers restrooms and a rinse shower. The seawall and jetty on the west side of Perdido Pass are also popular spots for fishing and diving. To get the best conditions, we recommend diving the Pass on an incoming tide, an hour or more before the peak.