MV Castor
Also known as: Castor
Best time to dive
January to December; August to October; June to November
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not feasible - wreck lies well beyond snorkel range (24-36 m)
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable Gulf Stream current, depth requiring dive-computer/deco awareness (Nitrox commonly recommended), distance offshore, drift-dive contingency skills needed; goliath grouper is a protected no-harvest species (aside from a very limited annual lottery permit) - divers should not touch or harass aggregating fish
Permits & fees
No specific recreational diving permit or fee identified; wreck placement was managed under the Palm Beach County Artificial Reef Program
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Boynton Beach
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.