PRIVATE CHARTER · NOVEMBER 8th, 2026

Tenneco Towers
& Drift Dive Reef

Two tanks on a private charter boat: sunken oil rigs off Hallandale Beach, then a drift dive along the reef. Hosted by Divemaster Austin. 19 divers only.

9/20 seats booked · Advanced Open Water recommended
Fish schooling around the legs of a sunken oil platformPlaceholder · Photo: BOEM / Greg Boland
DATE
November 8th, 2026
CHECK-IN
12:15 PM
DEPARTS FROM
Haulover Marina
DIVES
2 tanks
CERT LEVEL
Advanced OW recommended
GROUP SIZE
19 divers + Austin
THE DIVES

Two Tank Dive Trip

Oil platform structure with schooling fishPlaceholder · Photo: BOEM / Greg Boland
DIVE 1 · WRECK

Tenneco Towers

Advanced

Oil platforms from the Gulf of Mexico, sunk in 1985 as part of Broward County's artificial reef program. Today it is one of the best-known wreck dives on Florida's southeast coast.

Hunters welcome. Spearfishing, lobstering and lionfish hunting are all allowed here, and we expect a lot of lionfish on the towers.

0 ftDescend the mooring line
~60 ftTop of the first deck
~80 ftSecond deck
~110 ftSand bottom at the base
Current: can run strong Barracuda, amberjack, groupers Great for wide-angle Hunting allowed Expect lots of lionfish
Reef life on a South Florida diveLauderdale-by-the-Sea · Divemaster Austin
DIVE 2 · REEF DRIFT

Drift Dive Reef

Advanced

A drift dive along the reef off Haulover, 40 to 100 feet depending on which way we head. The boat drops you up-current and follows your float, so you ride the current along the reef and get picked up wherever you surface.

0 ftLive-boat drop
40–100 ftDrift along the reef
Current: almost always some Plenty of lobster Hunting allowed Plenty of lionfish
PHOTOS AND VIDEO

What you can expect

Tenneco Towers, Fort LauderdaleVideo: Matt Hoaglund · Watch on YouTube
School of barracudaPlaceholder · Photo: NOAA Fisheries / Joy Smith
Dive Club divers in the water at a meetupDive Club meetup
French angelfish over coralLauderdale-by-the-Sea · Divemaster Austin
Dive Club group geared up on the beachDive Club meetup
Dive Club members holding up lobsters after a meetupDive Club meetup
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Is this trip for you?

Tenneco is a deep wreck where current can pick up with the tide, and it's one of Austin's favorite dives in Florida. The one time he dove it, he caught 6 lionfish. It's best for divers who are comfortable below 60 feet.

Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification recommended
Comfortable with descents on a line and drift diving
Logged a dive in the last 6 months

What's included

Two-tank private boat charter
Hosted by Austin, PADI Divemaster with 500+ logged dives
Dive briefings for both sites
A small group of 19 divers from the community
Dive Club members get 20% off tanks and rental gear

What to bring

Your cert card, nitrox card if you're diving nitrox, your gear, sunscreen and water. Photos or digital versions of your cards work great.
Tanks and gear: tanks aren't included in the ticket. Rent them from the charter, along with BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, fins and masks. Dive Club members get 20% off. Let Austin know what you need when you book.
Hunting? Bring your spear, lobster gauge, catch bag, and your Florida fishing license and lobster permit (a photo or digital copy is fine).
Heads up: the boat has no restroom on board, so go before we leave the dock.
BOOK YOUR SEAT

Bring a friend and save

9/20 seats booked
SOLO
$150
Two dives: Tenneco Towers + Drift Dive Reef
Private boat, only our group on board
Hosted by Austin, with dive guides on board if you'd like one
Drinks and snacks on board
Dive Club members get 20% off tanks and rental gear
Hunting allowed: spearfishing, lobster, lionfish
A crew of divers from the Dive Club community
Book solo
BRING A FRIEND
BEST VALUE
$260
for 2 divers
$130 per diverSave $40 vs. two solo seats
Everything in Solo, for both of you
Check out for a friend

Tickets don't include tanks or rental gear. Rent them from the charter on the day. Dive Club members get 20% off.

By joining this trip, you agree to be filmed and photographed for Dive Club and Divemaster Austin promotional videos and content.

WAITLIST

Boat full? Get on the list.

Join the Dive Club and message Austin to get on the waitlist.

Questions

What if the weather cancels the trip?
If weather delays the trip, or conditions aren't good enough to dive, everyone gets a full refund.
Can I get a refund if I can't make it?
Unfortunately, no. The boat is paid for up front, so refunds aren't available if you can't make it. You're welcome to sell your seat to another diver who meets the requirements; just let Austin know who's taking your spot. Austin can also connect you with divers on the waitlist. (Weather or unsafe conditions are different: if the trip is called off, everyone gets a full refund.)
Can I hunt on this trip?
Yes. Spearfishing, lobstering and lionfish hunting are allowed at Tenneco Towers, and there are usually plenty of lionfish. Follow Florida FWC rules for licenses, sizes and bag limits.
Will I be filmed?
Yes. By joining this trip, you agree to be filmed and photographed for Dive Club and Divemaster Austin promotional videos and content.
Is nitrox available?
Yes. Please call the dive shop ahead of time to arrange nitrox, and bring your nitrox card (a photo or digital copy works).
Where do I park?
Free parking at Haulover Marina.