Key West Diving/Scuba
The natural coral reefs outside of Key West are a great place to enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling. With average water temperatures of 80 degrees and visibility of 30-50 feet, the waters around Key West are a divers dream.
Key West Maring Park
A great place to go snorkeling is at Key West Marine Park. This is a swim area that is between the Duval Street Pier and White Street Peir and extends out 600 feet from the shoreline. Bouys are used to show the boundaries of the swim area.
Joe's Tug
This 65 feet sunken tug boat sits at a depth of 68 feet. Hurricane Georges created damage in the hull and is now home to snapper, grouper and eels.
Cayman Salvager
The Cayman was a cable-laying boat in a prior life. The hull is 187 feet long and sits in 93 feet of water. The main deck of the wreck is around 70 feet deep.
Alexander's Wreck
A good wreck for beginner's, this US Navy destoryer escort is only 9 miles from Key West and sits in 25 feet of water. Because of the shallow water, this is a good place to try some underwater photography.
Reef Diving
Besides shipwrecks, there are many natural underwater sights that divers enjoy. Sand Key reef, Ten-Fathom Ledge, Nine Foot Stake reef, and Kedge Ledge reef are a few.
Charters
There is a large selection of diving charters and guides in Key West. Check around to find the best deal.
What to Bring
With the abundance of dive shops in Key West, you really don't need to bring anything with you but a swimsuit. However, many people feel more comfortable using their own equipment. Mask, fins, snorkels and wetsuits are easy things to bring from home. Tanks and weights are items better suited for renting.
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