Key West Morning 2-Tank Wreck SCUBA Dive

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Overview

The morning two tank Key West Dive Trips are great because this includes a double dive in a Vandenberg wreck dive.

Highlights

  • Dive the wreck twice on the same trip
  • Log dive depths from 75 to 90 feet
  • Work with an experienced on-board dive team
  • Cruise on the 50' Phoenix high-speed custom dive boat
  • Enjoy clean restrooms and fresh water showers

Description

The waters off Key West are a diver’s paradise. Scuba diving in Key West offers access to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, featuring the only living coral reef in the Continental US. The reef stretches for miles, most of it is healthy and teeming with diverse and abundant marine life, and much of the diving is shallow and easy – perfect for new divers, family groups, or dive training sessions. Many days of great visibility and hundreds of colorful and unique fish and coral species earn the reef dives off the Keys a place on every diver’s bucket list.

The morning two-tank Key West dive trips are great because when conditions permit they include a reef dive and a wreck dive rolled into one trip. The 500-foot long USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg served as a troop transport and missile-tracking vessel. When the ship was decommissioned, Joe Weatherby, one of the Key West dive captains, led a successful campaign to have the Vandenberg stripped and sunk as an artificial reef and dive site. In place since May 27, 2009, the Vandenberg is the largest wreck in the Keys, and has already become home to hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine life forms.

The Vandenberg lies at a depth of 140 feet, approximately 6 miles SSE of Key West in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and is easily accessible to divers of all skill levels. The lower sections of the wreck allow for deep dives, while the upper decks and super structure of the ship rise to within 47 feet of the surface, making for comfortable beginner and intermediate diving. Professional dive guides work with all Open Water divers, but qualified Advanced Open Water Divers who have their own dive computers may explore the Vandenberg independently if they wish.

Come on board with us and experience two of the best dives in US waters: reef diving in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and wreck diving on the USNS Vandenberg. A Cool Key West two-tank dive trip will let you log an unforgettable day of undersea fun and excitement.

*Please click the Details tab for technical information about diving on the USNS Vandenberg.

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What's Included

  • Full equipment package includes tanks, weights, weight belt, BCD, regulator, fins and mask
  • Tanks and weights package includes tanks, weights and weight belt
  • First tank at the Vandenberg, second tank is captains choice: Vandenberg, Cayman Salvage Master, Joe's Tug or a reef spot
  • A dive guide is required for Open Water Divers (Advanced Divers with computers are not required to have a guide)
  • Food and drinks (feel free to bring your own)
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Our morning excursion brings you to the Vandenberg, the world’s second-largest artificial reef. Though classified as an advanced dive, it is accessible to Open Water Certified divers aged 15 and older who have been actively diving within the past year, regardless of their experience level.

Morning Double-Wreck Dives

Our crew offers a line descent system with a traverse line connecting to the main mooring line that leads directly to the wreck. Guides are highly recommended for all divers and mandatory for those without an Advanced Open Water Certification or higher.

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Two Wreck Dives Included • Gear & Guide Available

USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg

Sunk in 2009, this impressive 520-foot-long, 100-foot-tall shipwreck rests on a sandy seabed at a depth of 140 feet, with its deck approximately 100 feet below the surface. Exploring this wreck offers a truly unique scuba diving experience.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Near public transportation
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Travelers should have a moderate fitness level

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The Key West Morning 2-Tank Wreck SCUBA Dive has a Free Cancellation policy. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the dive for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the dive start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the dive start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the dive start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the dive local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the dive for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the dive for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the dive start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the dive start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the dive start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the dive local time (EDT).

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