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Dive centre · Key West · United States
4.9133 Google reviewsCaptain's Corner Dive Center
Dive the historic Vandenberg wreck aboard the Newton 46’ Dive Special, operating from the heart of Key West.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5 Star affiliation
- Operating since 1985
- Only on-site training pool in Key West
- Newton 46’ Dive Special dive vessel
- Twin Cummins engines over 800cv
- Located near Duval Street and Key West Bight
- Dedicated camera table and rinsing tanks on board
- Two-level boat deck for sun and shade
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Captain's Corner Dive Center about the centre
Located in the historic centre of Key West, Captain's Corner Dive Center has been a staple of the local diving community since 1985. The centre is situated just a block from Duval Street and two blocks from the Key West Bight marina, making it easily accessible for those staying in the heart of the city.
As a PADI 5 Star facility, the centre provides a professional environment for both novice and advanced divers. Whether you are looking to take your first breaths underwater or are pursuing advanced professional certifications, the centre's long-standing presence in the Florida Keys ensures a seasoned approach to every excursion.
The club and its team
The team is composed of professional instructors, guides, and boat crews dedicated to the sport. They provide instruction and guidance in English, covering everything from introductory dives to professional-level training.
With decades of experience in the Florida Keys, the staff is well-versed in the local conditions and site-specific nuances of the area. This expertise is central to their operation, supporting a wide range of PADI courses and specialized training.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- 5 Star
- Operating since
- 1985
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Boats
- 1 · Newton 46’ Dive Special
- Equipment rental
- matériel de qualité exceptionnelle, régulateurs nettoyés et désinfectés après chaque location
- On board
- table pour caméra et bacs de rinçage, deux grandes échelles de plongée, plateforme de baignade, toilettes marines fermées, douches à eau douce, pont spacieux, électronique de pointe, deux niveaux pour profiter du soleil ou de l'ombre
- Access and transfers
- situé dans le centre historique, à un pâté de maisons de Duval Street et à deux pâtés de maisons de la marina Key West Bight
- Address
- 631 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
- Official website
- captainscorner.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a comprehensive curriculum of PADI courses. Beginners can start with the Discover Scuba Diving programme, leading into the Open Water Certification.
For those looking to advance, the centre provides Advanced Open Water Certification, Rescue Diver Certification, and various Specialty Certifications. Professional candidates can progress through the Dive Master training path.
The boats
The fleet features the Newton 46’ Dive Special, a dedicated dive vessel powered by twin Cummins engines with over 800hp. This boat is designed specifically for divers, featuring a spacious deck, two large dive ladders, and a dedicated swimming platform.
Onboard, you will find amenities including freshwater showers, enclosed marine toilets, and a table for camera equipment. The deck is designed with two levels, allowing you to choose between sun or shade during your trip.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides high-quality rental kit, with all regulators being thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after every use.
On shore, the facility includes the only on-site training pool in Key West, offering a controlled environment for skills practice. The centre is also equipped with rinsing tanks and freshwater showers to care for your equipment after a dive.
Dive sites with Captain's Corner Dive Center
The Vandenberg is a premier wreck dive, ranked as the number one wreck in the world by Scuba Diving magazine. This massive structure is the second largest artificial reef in the world and is a must-do for experienced divers.
The National Marine Sanctuary reefs offer spectacular coral and marine life within a protected environment. As the third largest barrier reef in the world, these sites provide high-quality reef diving in a conserved habitat.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Récifs du National Marine Sanctuary
Marine life around Key West
The reefs of the National Marine Sanctuary and the surrounding waters are rich with corals and various fish species.
For those interested in macro life, the area is home to a variety of smaller organisms that thrive among the reef structures.
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