AOW & Nitrox are Required • 4 hours • Starting at $85
Discover the MV Castor wreck, a thrilling advanced dive site just off Boynton Beach, Florida. With vibrant marine life and rich history resting at 110 feet, this dive offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Good physical condition recommended to manage moderate currents and deeper depth
Wildlife
History
The MV Castor sank off Boynton Beach decades ago and now serves as an artificial reef supporting diverse marine life.
Conservation
Dive operators adhere to strict no-touch policies and promote eco-friendly diving practices to protect the wreck and its ecosystem.
Starfish Scuba
AOW & Nitrox are Required • 4 hours • Starting at $85
Starfish Scuba is a Boynton Beach, Florida dive operator offering boat-based recreational dive trips to local reefs and wrecks. The business presents clearly described experiences with certification and depth information for each trip.
Starfish Scuba’s trip offerings include the Goliath Grouper Aggregation/Reef (Advanced Open Water & Nitrox required), the 2 Reefs Dive (suitable for Open Water divers), and the Castor Wreck/Reef (Advanced Open Water & Nitrox required). The Goliath Grouper Aggregation/Reef trip explores the wreck of the M/V Castor and adjacent reef structures to depths reaching 113 ft and includes a lively boat atmosphere with snacks and music noted in the trip summary. The 2 Reefs Dive features two tank dives on reef sites at typical depths of 50–60 ft, with options to dive deeper to about 105 ft for qualified divers. The Castor Wreck/Reef trip focuses on the MV Castor wreck lying near 110 ft and requires Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certification.
Divers booking with Starfish Scuba are asked to bring appropriate certification cards and personal dive gear as required by each trip. Certification requirements are stated per trip: Open Water is suitable for the 2 Reefs Dive, while Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certification are required for the wreck and Goliath Grouper aggregation dives. Trip summaries communicate depth ranges, certification prerequisites, and on-board amenities where applicable.
Each trip listing clearly notes certification, depth, and gear requirements; divers should confirm trip-specific prerequisites and experience level when booking to ensure compliance and safety.
Location
Boynton Beach, FL
Located in Boynton Beach, Florida
Tours Offered
3 Trips
Wrecks and reef dives
Certifications
AOW & Nitrox (select)
Open Water option for 2 Reefs Dive
Featured Wreck
MV Castor
Wreck at ~110–113 ft depth
Choose reef dives, MV Castor wreck trips, or the Goliath Grouper aggregation — verify certification and gear requirements before booking.
Certifications Required
Ensure you have Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications before booking this dive.
Plan for Currents
Check daily current conditions as the site can experience moderate to strong flows.
Maintain Neutral Buoyancy
Practice precise buoyancy control to protect the fragile reef and avoid stirring sediment.
Dive with a Guide
Always dive with a local guide who knows the wreck’s layout and safety protocols.
Nitrox-compatible dive computer
Vital for safely managing bottom time and decompression limits on deep dives.
7mm wetsuit
Keeps you warm in cooler autumn water temperatures around 75°F.
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Surface marker buoy (SMB)
For safety during ascent and to alert boats to diver location.
Underwater torch
Useful for exploring the darker sections of the wreck and cargo holds.