Diving Adventures at Poseidon's Playground, Orange Beach
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended; comfortable swimming skills and ability to handle basic diving protocols essential
Overview
Dive into Poseidon's Playground near Orange Beach, Alabama—a unique site with underwater statues and accessible depths perfect for training and leisure. Discover what makes this spot a favorite among local divers and why the "DOWN UNDER" boat enhances every trip.
3 Mile - Poseidon's Playground
$105 (includes fuel surcharge) | 1 Tank Dive. Max Depth 40' 3 Miles offshore
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of diving at Poseidon's Playground, a unique underwater site featuring stunning statues and structures perfect for training and exploration. With a maximum depth of 40 feet, this relaxed dive location is just 3.5 miles from Perdido Pass, complemented by the luxurious amenities of the “DOWN UNDER” dive boat.
Rates
- $105
About
-Poseidon's Playground is a series of statues and concrete structures laid out to make a site specifically for divers. Max depth is 40 feet. The Playground is an excellent site for Open Water training, newer divers, and junior divers! Only 3.5 miles from Perdido Pass, this is a very relaxed, easy trip.
- The “DOWN UNDER” is a 46’ Newton Dive Special. This custom dive boat has every amenity a diver needs, and then some. This dive boat can truly make your diving more enjoyable, with two large dive ladders, plenty of gear storage, upper deck seating, fresh water showers, waterline platform, two camera tables, roomy dive deck, and 72 tank racks.
Adventure Tips
Check tides before diving
Tides affect visibility and diving conditions at Poseidon's Playground; plan dives during slack tide for optimal clarity.
Bring a dive computer
A dive computer helps monitor depth and bottom time, crucial for safe use of the 40-foot maximum depth site.
Wear a wetsuit even in summer
Gulf waters can be cooler underwater than expected; a wetsuit ensures comfort during extended dives.
Secure your gear on the boat
DOWN UNDER dive boat offers gear racks and tie-downs; use them to prevent equipment loss during transit.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern stingray
- Green sea turtle
History
Poseidon's Playground was developed as part of local efforts to create artificial reefs and dive attractions enhancing marine habitat.
Conservation
Diving operators encourage no-touch policies and responsible buoyancy to protect underwater sculptures and sea life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during cooler water temperatures common in spring dives.
spring specific
Dive Computer
Monitors depth and time to ensure safe dive profiles.
Mask and Snorkel
Essential for visibility and surface swimming before and after dives.
Underwater Torch
Helpful for inspecting statues and structures when light is low or visibility drops.