The Coral Throne

🤿 Dive Shipwreck Park! 
Coral Throne™ supports reef conservation. Please donate directly to Shipwreck Park through the link below.


(Coral Throne™ independently encourages charitable support for reef conservation as part of its Class 36 activities. This link directs visitors to Shipwreck Park’s official donation page.)

Shipwreck Park: 
Florida’s world-famous dive destination awaits below the waves.
Just two miles offshore from Pompano Beach lies Shipwreck Park—a curated underwater sculpture garden and reef-building site that’s drawn divers from around the globe. With 18 intentional wreck dives, including the iconic Lady Luck, this is Florida’s premier destination for marine art, artificial reefs, and deep-sea adventure. 

🎯 Why You Should Dive Here
Shipwreck Park is a nonprofit reef project combining art, science, and tourism to create one of the most exciting artificial reef systems in the world. 

Since the sinking of Lady Luck in 2016, this underwater gallery has flourished with coral growth, vibrant fish populations, and a collection of submerged artworks. Divers explore thriving marine habitats while supporting long-term ocean conservation and education initiatives.

⚓ Featured Dive: The Lady Luck
* The Lady Luck is a 324-foot tanker sitting upright on the ocean floor.
* Depth: 60–130 feet
* Ideal for: Advanced Open Water divers
* Decorated with: giant dice, octopus dealers, submerged slot machines
* Status: One of the most creative and photogenic wrecks in the world 

👉 The Coral Throne 
Will be permanently installed on the Lady Luck at approximately 100 feet deep — a bold new addition to Shipwreck Park’s living reef.
 
🛳️ Other Notable Wrecks at Shipwreck Park 
* Okinawa – Tugboat resting at 35–70 feet (great for recreational & novice divers)
* Miller Lite, Union Express, Mariner II, and more – depth range 80–165 ft
* Sucre (Johnny Morris) – deeper technical dive site for tech-certified divers 

These wrecks are clustered for easy access and allow for drift-diving — also known as "valet diving" — where divers glide along gentle ocean currents from one structure to the next. 

🐠 Art Meets Conservation 
All vessels are environmentally cleaned and reef-safe before sinking, creating permanent habitats for coral, sponges, fish, and sea turtles.

Sculptural installations like The Coral Throne offer:
* Safe space for marine life
* Educational touchpoints for divers
* Powerful symbols of art-meets-ecology
* A photographic and immersive experience that expands Shipwreck Park’s legacy

🧭 Planning Your Dive
* Skill Level: Lady Luck requires Advanced Open Water certification.
* Shallow wrecks like Okinawa are accessible to beginners.
* Visibility: 40–60 feet on average
* Currents: Mild but vary — drift diving is common
* Best Time: Late spring through early fall (warmest, calmest water)
* Lobster Mini-Season: Late July — spiny lobster harvesting allowed with a license
📍Most boats launch from Hillsboro Inlet Marina — just minutes from downtown Pompano Beach. 

🤿 Dive Operators & Gear Rentals
 
🤿 South Florida Diving Headquarters
Premier dive center with multiple daily departures, a fleet of large and small boats, and access to over 50 dive sites. Offers full certification programs, rental gear, and advanced technical training. 

🌊 AquaLife Divers
Owner-operated and praised for personalized service. Offers morning, afternoon, and night dives, plus private charters with amenities like onboard rinse showers and relaxed passenger space. 

🏪 Force-E Scuba Center – Pompano Beach
Local dive shop has been operating since 1976. Offers gear sales and service, nitrox fills, all certification levels, and hosts regular reef cleanups and marine education events. 

⚓ Hydrotherapy Dive Charters
Small-group dive charters focused on safety, comfort, and deeper wreck sites. Known for drift diving, responsive crew, and an easy, personal approach. 

🦜 Parrot Island Scuba Adventures
Family-run dive operator offering low-key, friendly dive experiences. Boats feature fresh water showers, snacks, and a laid-back vibe ideal for casual or first-time divers. 

🐠 Scubatyme Dive Charters
Full-service dive operator offering open water, reef, and wreck dives for all levels. Conveniently located and known for reliable daily outings.

 🌊  Gold Coast Scuba
At Gold Coast Scuba their mission is to provide exceptional scuba diving experiences that inspire adventure, instill a love for the ocean, and promote conservation.   

🌟 In Summary 
Shipwreck Park is the Wreck Capital of Florida — offering bold art, reef restoration, and unforgettable diving experiences. 

And soon, The Coral Throne will become its newest icon —
A fusion of sculpture, myth, and marine life, rising 100 feet below the surface. 

Whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting out, Shipwreck Park welcomes you with open currents and sunken stories. Drop in. Suit up. Dive deeper.
Shipwreck Park awaits. 

The Coral Throne, soon to be installed on Lady Luck, will become its newest icon — a fusion of sculpture, myth, and marine life at 100 feet below the surface.

Whether you’re an experienced tech diver or a curious first-timer, Shipwreck Park welcomes you with open currents and sunken stories. 

Drop in. Suit up. Dive deeper. Shipwreck Park awaits.