Pensacola Beach, Florida • USS Oriskany Wreck Diving Weekend • April 2026

This is not a casual beach getaway. This is a wreck diving weekend built around one of the most iconic and sought-after dive sites in the world: the USS Oriskany. Known as “The Mighty O,” this massive aircraft carrier now rests on the seafloor as the largest artificial reef ever intentionally sunk. For divers who love wrecks, blue water, and big structure, the Oriskany isn’t just a dive — it’s a milestone. This Pensacola trip is designed for divers who want to experience the full excitement of deep wreck diving while enjoying three days of adventure, community, and top-tier Gulf conditions.

The Ultimate Wreck Diving Experience

Everything about the Oriskany commands attention. The scale of the structure, the descent through clear water, the rich marine life, the dramatic lines of the ship disappearing into the blue — it’s a dive that never leaves you. The Gulf of Mexico delivers excellent visibility throughout the spring, and the wreck is home to schools of fish, barracuda, turtles, and the occasional curious pelagic visitor. The structure is large enough to make multiple dives feel completely different from one another, and the descent alone creates the unmistakable “big wreck” feeling that keeps divers talking long after the trip is over.

What the Trip Includes

This trip is planned so you can focus on diving and adventure while we take care of logistics. Your Pensacola experience includes:

• Two full dives on the USS Oriskany

• Additional recreational dives on local Gulf wrecks and reefs

• Lodging for the duration of the weekend

• Air fills

• Transportation of tanks and gear

• Support and guidance from Divers Incorporated staff

• Optional tank and weight rental available

The charter captains we work with are highly experienced with the Oriskany and surrounding sites. They know the wreck, the conditions, and how to run a safe, exciting, and rewarding dive day for advanced divers.

Who This Trip Is For

This trip is ideal for confident divers who enjoy:

• Deep wreck diving

• Blue-water descents

• Structured dive plans and clear safety procedures

• Bucket-list, story-worthy dive travel

You do not need to be a technical diver to participate, but you must be very comfortable in open ocean conditions and prepared for a deep recreational dive. If you have questions about whether your training and comfort level match this trip, contact us — we are happy to review skills and make recommendations.

The Diving Community Experience

This trip is about more than just diving a famous wreck. It is about sharing the experience with a group of divers who understand the significance of the Oriskany and who love building memories around great dives. Evenings back on shore bring time to relax, talk gear and technique, compare experiences from each dive, and get excited for the next day. Whether you arrive with friends or alone, the pace of the weekend and the shared excitement make it easy to feel connected.

What Makes This Trip Special

A lot of divers talk about “someday” diving the Oriskany. This trip turns someday into reality. It combines:

• A bucket-list site

• A professionally organized schedule

• A fun, social group atmosphere

• A safety-first approach

• A location warm enough to feel like a vacation without flying internationally

For divers who love wrecks, this trip sits at the intersection of ambition and enjoyment. It’s challenging enough to be memorable and rewarding, and well-supported enough that divers can focus on experience, not logistics.

Reserve Your Spot

Space is extremely limited due to charter capacity and the safety protocols of deep wreck operations. Once the roster is full, registration closes until the next cycle. If the idea of diving the world-famous USS Oriskany, enjoying multiple days of wreck and reef diving in clear Gulf water, and spending a weekend surrounded by passionate divers excites you, it’s time to secure your spot.

This is your chance to add one of the most iconic wreck dives on the planet to your logbook — and to do it with a team that makes safety, fun, and adventure the heart of the experience.