What certifications are required?

Divers must hold deep and Nitrox certifications from a recognized agency; certification cards are checked at check-in.

Is DAN insurance required?

Yes—DAN insurance is required for all divers on this trip and must be shown at check-in.

Yes; tanks, weights and Nitrox are included, and full rental kits are available—call Deep South Scuba at 601-957-3483 to reserve items.

What is the minimum age?

Minimum age is 15; divers under 18 should check agency paperwork and parental consent rules if applicable.

Where and when do we meet?

Meet at H2O Below Dive Charters - 10121 Sinton Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507 at 7:45am for an 8:30am departure—plan to arrive the night before if traveling from out of town.

What food or drink is provided?

The boat provides bottled water and grilled hot dogs; bring extra snacks and any specialty foods you prefer.

Orange Beach Deep Dive: 130-Foot Scuba Charter (Nov 1, 2026)

Orange Beach’s offshore edge is where deep water meets wreck-strewn reefs on a specialty scuba day trip that drops certified divers as deep as 130 feet. Operated as a one-day specialty run out of the central Alabama coast, the Scuba Trip - Orange Beach | November 1, 2026 gathers experienced divers for long, technical profiles over Gulf of Mexico hard-bottom, artificial reefs and historic wrecks. Meet at H2O Below Dive Charters - 10121 Sinton Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507 at 7:45am for an 8:30am departure; the boat provides weights and Nitrox tanks and the price includes bottled water and grilled hot dogs.

This trip is built for divers who hold deep and Nitrox certifications. Expect deliberate descents past the shoal break to reef pinnacles and man-made wrecks where grouper, amberjack and hawksbill and loggerhead sea turtles patrol the dropoffs. Unique to this stretch of the Gulf are hard-bottom outcrops, dense sponge gardens and aggregations of sea fans that anchor colonies of small reef fish; at 130 feet you’ll see a dimmer color palette and dramatic light shafts that reward careful buoyancy and air management.

Logistics are straightforward but strict: DAN insurance is required for every diver, certification cards are checked at check-in, and surface marker buoys are mandatory. Tanks, weights and Nitrox are provided; rental gear is available through Deep South Scuba (call 601-957-3483 to reserve). The operator serves a maximum of 18 divers, which keeps groups compact and conditions safer for deep profiles.

Why this trip stands out: deep dives off Orange Beach push local diving beyond shallow reefs and shore-friendly walls into sites that test training and deliver high-reward encounters. Wrecks in the area capture maritime history while artificial reefs accelerate habitat complexity; for photographers, the variance in depth creates portrait opportunities of larger pelagics against structural silhouettes. On the return, the boat’s sun deck is a good place to log dives and watch pods of dolphins slip along the wake.

Plan to arrive in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach the night before—the meeting point and departure times favor an early start. Bring a dive light, redundant air gauge, SMB, and motion-sickness medication if you’re prone; dress for changeable Gulf weather. If you’re a certified Nitrox and deep diver looking for a single-day commitment that feels like a real expedition, this Orange Beach specialty trip is an efficient, well-equipped way to go deeper into the Gulf’s quieter, richer zones. Divers should review local tide and current forecasts before boarding and confirm tank fills and Nitrox mixes with the crew. Shore accommodations in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores offer easy access, but remember that road time from nearby cities can add hours to the travel day. Pack duplicates of critical gear daily.