Shipwreck Park Pompano Beach Lady Luck
Dive into the Lady Luck, a 324-foot tanker sunk as an artificial reef, offering advanced exploration and abundant marine life.
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Shipwreck Park Pompano Beach Lady Luck
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Best visibility for deep dives
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Dive into the Lady Luck, a 324-foot tanker sunk as an artificial reef, offering advanced exploration and abundant marine life.
"This is one of those must dive spots, knowing what figures are on the deck is a must!"
Advanced Certification Needed
Ensure you have your Advanced Open Water certification for this deep dive. :diving_mask:
Consider Nitrox
Using Nitrox can extend your bottom time on this 135-foot wreck. :tank:
Quick Facts
Rating
4.8 · 11 reviews
Type
Tourist Attraction
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Website
shipwreckparkpompano.orgHighlights
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The Lady Luck Wreck
1.5 miles off Pompano Beach shore
Explore a 324-foot tanker sunk as an artificial reef, teeming with marine life and offering deep dive penetration.
Abundant Marine Life
On and around the wreck
Encounter giant groupers, yellow jacks, reef fish, and even nurse sharks in this vibrant underwater ecosystem.
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Planning Your Visit
Advanced Divers Only
Artificial Reef Ecosystem
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Advanced Certification Needed
Ensure you have your Advanced Open Water certification for this deep dive. :diving_mask:
Consider Nitrox
Using Nitrox can extend your bottom time on this 135-foot wreck. :tank:
Penetration Opportunities
The wreck offers exciting penetration for experienced divers. :scuba_diver:
Thriving Artificial Reef
Witness a rapidly established ecosystem with diverse fish species. :tropical_fish:
Lady Luck, Pompano Beach, FL is an incredible wreck dive
I’ve always enjoyed that wreck and the Rodeo25 that is swimming distance away. Did you go to the engine room?
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Advanced Certification Needed
Ensure you have your Advanced Open Water certification for this deep dive. :diving_mask:
Consider Nitrox
Using Nitrox can extend your bottom time on this 135-foot wreck. :tank:
Penetration Opportunities
The wreck offers exciting penetration for experienced divers. :scuba_diver:
Thriving Artificial Reef
Witness a rapidly established ecosystem with diverse fish species. :tropical_fish:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Divers rave about the Lady Luck wreck, praising its rapid encrustation and abundant marine life, including large groupers and sharks. The penetration opportunities are a highlight for advanced divers. Some note the significant depth requires advanced certification and recommend Nitrox for extended bottom time.
"The wreck of the “ Lady Luck “ is for advanced scuba divers. With a maximum depth of 135 feet you need to be comfortable in the water. The Lady Luck has great penetration opportunities. Large giant groupers yellow jacks and reef fish abound at this well encrusted wreck. Thanks for reading this review and a heartfelt thumbs up would let me know others read these comments. Dive safely."
Bill Rushman
"It’s a great wreck dive. Brief info about the wreck: The Newtown Creek, a 324 foot tanker vessel, has arrived in South Florida and has been sunk on July 23rd, 2016 as an artificial reef 1 ½ miles off Pompano Beach’s shore. More info can be found via link in the location address. See some of the images from the dive. Highly recommended to use Nitrox to increase bottom time in there and divers need “Advanced Diver” certification on top of that so they can experience this the best way :) Please share your pics as well!!"
M K
"GREAT WRECK! Saw my final two bucket list sea creatures cruising the deck, including an 8ft nurse shark.
Super deep, super well established already with being so recent of a sink."
Scott Keller
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Shipwreck Park, including the Lady Luck wreck, is accessed by boat from Pompano Beach. Several dive operators in the area offer trips to this site. It's recommended to book your dive charter in advance.
The Lady Luck is a deep wreck dive, best experienced with a certified dive operator who knows the site. Advanced Open Water certification is mandatory due to the depth.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
There isn't a direct ticket for Shipwreck Park itself. You'll need to book a dive trip with a local operator, and their fees will cover access to the dive sites.
An Advanced Open Water Diver certification is required due to the wreck's depth of up to 135 feet.
The primary cost is for the boat charter and dive services. Some dive operators may have additional fees for equipment rental or park contributions.
🎫 🤿 Onsite Experience
Divers frequently report seeing large groupers, yellow jacks, various reef fish, and even nurse sharks. The wreck is well-encrusted and supports a vibrant ecosystem.
Yes, the Lady Luck wreck offers excellent penetration opportunities for experienced divers comfortable with wreck exploration.
The Lady Luck wreck has a maximum depth of approximately 135 feet (41 meters).
Using Nitrox is highly recommended to increase your bottom time on this deep dive.
📸 📸 Photography
The Lady Luck wreck itself, with its encrustations and marine life, provides fantastic photo opportunities. Capturing the scale of the wreck and the diverse fish is a highlight. 
Given the depth, good lighting is essential for underwater photography. Wide-angle lenses are great for capturing the wreck's structure and the surrounding marine life.
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