scuba Diving in Key West, Florida

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is the only living coral barrier reef in the United States.

The Vandenberg wreck is the second largest artificial reef in the world.

discover Scuba! Dive in a Day

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Discover Scuba! Dive in a Day

1 Day Course

No Experience Necessary!

$229

1 Day Course
Includes morning pool session and afternoon reef dive.
Every Day at 9:00am
7.5 Hours

Never been diving but want to give it a try? No time to get certified on this visit? Try our Discover SCUBA Course and do it in one day!

This one day course includes the instruction session, all equipment and 2 guided dives on the shallow reef. Everything you need to dive in a day is included!

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Morning Double-Wreck Dives

Divers of All Levels / 15 yrs+

Our morning trip goes to the world’s second largest artificial reef, the Vandenberg. Sunk in 2009, this 520-ft long, 100-ft tall shipwreck sits on a sandy bottom at 140-ft deep. The approximate depth of the deck is about 100-ft. Diving this wreck is a truly unique experience!

While this is considered an advanced dive, it is accessible to divers of all skill levels who have been diving in the last year and are at least 15 years old. Our crew sets up a line descent system using a traverse line to the main mooring line to the wreck. Guides are suggested for all and required for divers who do not hold at least Advanced Certification.

Check-in at 8:00 am

Return 12:00-12:30pm

Afternoon Double-Reef Dives

Divers of All Levels
Snorkelers & Riders Welcome

Just off the Florida Keys, a short boat ride away, is the world’s third largest living coral barrier reef. On our afternoon trip, we dive two reef sites with tons of tropical fish. This shallow reef system is perfect for the beginner diver or the avid adventurer. These dives can be guided but most certified divers are comfortable with the relaxing 25-35-ft depths and hour-long dives at each location. The Captain chooses the actual reef location each day based on current conditions and with the goal of getting you to the best visibility and sea-state.

Snorkelers and Riders are welcome to join on this trip so bring the whole family!

Check-in at 1:00 pm

Return 5:00-5:30pm

Night Dives

Experience a shallow night dive on the Reef with us! We descend with the sun and the moon is high when we surface. The Coral Reef comes alive at night as the Parrot Fish tuck into their protective cocoons, Brittle Stars and Lobster become active, Squid swim about and more! Summer conditions make Night Diving even more amazing!

Night Dives are scheduled for every Wednesday and Saturday but can also be scheduled upon request. These trips are one-tank dives and dive lights are provided. We suggest a Guide for maximum enjoyment.

Call the shop if you’d like to get a group out on a different night.

Check-in times vary based on sunset times.

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Our FREE Clean Up Dives

Southpoint Divers is hosting our own FREE debris clean ups! All skill levels welcomed. Must be 10 years or older. Help clean the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world!

Southpoint Divers is renewing our commitment to the waters we swim in and have successfully been certified by these agencies to be able to participate in regular cleanups.

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Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys, the main umbrella organization, is empowering the community to act as stewards of the environment.

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Coral Nursery / Out-planting Dives

We are joining forces with Coral Restoration Foundation™ to preserve our 3rd largest barrier reef. Dive into the immersive experience at the Key West nursery and nearby restoration site.

Help us preserve our Florida Keys Reefs with an immersive experience at the Key West coral nursery and nearby restoration site.

9:00AM Begin your day with hands-on education at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Key West Exploration Center.

12:30PM Check in at Southpoint Divers dive shop.

The Afternoon 2-tank dive will include the first tank at the CRF™ nursery cleaning and observing the coral trees. The second tank at a nearby reef, an active restoration site, for outplanting and monitoring. (Restoration activities are weather dependent for the safety of the coral and the divers.)

This program incurs a dive cost to Southpoint Divers and a separate donation to Coral Restoration Foundation™, which is made on site during the morning session at CRF.

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Joining Coral Restoration Foundation™ during a hands-on, tailored, SCUBA diving or snorkeling program is an experience you will never forget.

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