Visiting New Orleans?

Among the most frequent questions we get is from people visiting New Orleans for business or pleasure. They figure that, given our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, there should be some great diving right out our back door. Not quite…

This picture pretty much tells the story. The Mississippi River delta deposits millions of tons of sediment offshore every day, reducing visibility for up to 100 miles or more. As a result, we don’t really dive in our own backyard. When we dive, we typically drive three to four hours to Gulf Shores, Alabama, Pensacola or Panama City, Florida, or Vortex Spring in the Florida Panhandle.

If your travel schedule coincides with one of our Panama City trips, we’d love to have you join us. Learn more…