Budweiser Bar Wreck
The Budweiser Bar, or Bud Bar, is a German coastal freighter that sits upright south of Boynton Inlet, near the M/V Castor and Captain Tony.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bud Bar |
| Depth | 75 ft at the foredeck, 85 ft at the main deck, about 95 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water |
| Size | about 169 ft German coastal freighter (ex-Havel) |
| Sunk | July 1987 |
| Area | South of Boynton Inlet, Palm Beach County |
History
The ship, formerly the Havel, was sunk in July 1987 with funding from Anheuser-Busch and local dive operators through the Palm Beach County Artificial Reef Program.
What you'll see
The funnels and propeller are still intact, and the open deck section is easy to look into.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water. This dive site goes deeper than 80 feet, so you need to be Advanced Open Water certified. Get there with our PADI Advanced Open Water course or the Advanced Open Water + Nitrox combo. Nitrox gives you more bottom time at this depth. If you want to go inside a wreck, you need wreck penetration training, like the PADI Wreck Diver specialty.
Dive it with DXDivers
Dive it with us on our dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, out of Deerfield Beach. Our captain picks the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day, so check the dive sites listed on each trip in our calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009.
See boat dive trips Call 954-420-0009
Diving often? Save with our dive trip packages, see all dive trips and tank fills, or book the whole boat with a private charter.
Nearby dive sites
- M/V Castor Wreck – about 60 ft at the highest point, 90 ft at the main deck, 110 ft at the sand
- Captain Tony Wreck – 50 ft at the top of the house to about 82–85 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Budweiser Bar?
About 95 feet at the sand and 85 feet at the main deck.
How do I book a dive here?
Check the dive sites listed on each trip in our boat dive calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009. Our captain chooses the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day.
Depths and details come from our crew's dive site notes and public artificial reef records. Conditions change, so always follow your captain's and divemaster's briefing.
OUR LOCATION
DXDIVERS · 455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · (954) 420-0009