Noula Express Wreck
The Noula Express is a 114-foot freighter about a mile offshore east-northeast of the Deerfield Beach Pier, right on the line between Broward and Palm Beach counties.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55 ft at the deck to 78 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Size | 114 ft freighter |
| Sunk | July 12, 1988 |
| Area | Deerfield Beach, on the Broward–Palm Beach line |
History
The ship was seized for drug smuggling and sunk on July 12, 1988, by the Broward and Palm Beach artificial reef committees. Hurricane Andrew broke it into three pieces in 1992.
What you'll see
Look for the small smuggler's submarine on the port side.
Who can dive it
Open Water dive. Open Water divers must stay shallower than 60 feet. You can enjoy this wreck by staying above 60 feet on the deck and upper structure (about 55 feet at the top); the sand is at about 78 feet. Not certified yet? Start with PADI Open Water. Want more confidence and more dive sites? Take PADI Advanced Open Water. 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
- Sea Emperor Wreck – 50 ft at the top to 70 ft at the sand
- United Caribbean Wreck – 50 ft at the top to 70 ft at the sand
- Rapa Nui Reef – 55 ft at the top of the barge to 68 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Noula Express?
About 55 feet at the deck and 78 feet at the sand.
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