

Best for beginner divers, 12-26m, boat entry, moderate current.
Black Bart is an artificial reef wreck located 9656 metres offshore from Panama City Beach. This site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners, though divers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility ranging between 6 and 8 metres. The wreck sits at depths between 12 and 26 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, the depth, and the overhead environment of the wreck structure. Species recorded around this area include sargassumfish, shortnose batfish, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, Atlantic spadefish, toadfish, pufferfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, wrasses, arrow crab, spotfin butterflyfish, drum, croaker, blue tang, and gurnard.
30.06080, -85.82388
The engine compartments are empty and very visible at the back deck, making it easy for novices to navigate back to the anchor line.
Located 6 miles from the pass in Panama City Beach, requiring a 20 minute boat ride.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-26m
Visibility
6-8m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
25 min
Species recorded around this area include sargassumfish, shortnose batfish, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, Atlantic spadefish, toadfish, pufferfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, wrasses, arrow crab, spotfin butterflyfish, drum, croaker, blue tang, and gurnard.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers, though it requires boat access and involves an overhead environment.
The site ranges from 12 to 26 metres in depth, with an average depth of 23 metres.
Black Bart is a boat dive located approximately 9656 metres from the shore.
Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 6 and 8 metres. Water temperatures range from 17C in February to 28C in July and August.
Diving at Black Bart in Panama City Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Black Bart in Panama City Beach. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C.