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Dive centre · Key West · United States
4.144 Google reviewsKey West Dive Center
Explore the wrecks and reefs of Key West aboard a custom-built 69-foot Newton catamaran.
What sets this centre apart
- Custom-built 69-foot Newton catamaran
- Fast transit to dive sites
- Large dive platforms with ladders
- Freshwater showers on board
- Dedicated photography and video tables
- Ample equipment storage space
- O2 safety equipment available on board
- Availability of Snuba and snorkeling trips
Key West Dive Center about the centre
Key West Dive Center serves as a primary hub for diving excursions in the Key West area. The centre focuses on delivering efficient and modern boat trips to the region's most significant underwater features.
You can choose between exploring deep wreck sites or navigating the expansive coral ecosystems that define this region. Whether you are looking for a single dive or a multi-day excursion, the centre's logistics are designed to get you to the sites efficiently.
The club and its team
The centre provides a range of activities including Scuba, Snuba, and snorkeling. All instruction and guided trips are conducted in English.
They offer a variety of certification programmes for those looking to advance their skills. The focus remains on providing a professional environment for both recreational and skill-building dives.
The centre at a glance
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Dive schedule
- 08h30, 13h00
- Boats
- bateaux de plongée Newton, catamaran de 69 pieds
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- On board
- douches à eau douce, toilettes, grandes plateformes de plongée, échelles, beaucoup d'espace de rangement pour l'équipement, tables pour la photographie
- Official website
- keywestdivecenter.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a full range of Scuba certifications to suit every level of experience. This includes initial training for those starting their journey through to advanced certifications.
You can work towards various professional and recreational certifications to expand your diving capabilities.
The boats
The fleet features a custom-built 69-foot Newton catamaran, which is one of the fastest vessels in Key West. This boat is designed specifically for diving, providing ample space for divers to prepare and relax.
On board, you will find freshwater showers, toilets, and large dive platforms equipped with ladders. There is significant storage space for your kit and dedicated tables for underwater photography and video work.
Equipment and gases
The centre is equipped with modern facilities to support your dive day. On-site, you will find freshwater showers and toilets for your convenience.
For those bringing their own kit, the boats provide large storage areas and dedicated photography tables. The centre also manages safety equipment including O2 availability on board.
Dive sites with Key West Dive Center
The Vandenberg is a significant wreck site, consisting of a 520-foot US Army missile follow ship. This site offers a substantial structure for wreck divers to explore.
The Key West reefs consist of some of the largest living ecosystems in the country. These sites are characterised by expansive coral gardens and diverse marine life.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Récifs de Key West
Marine life around Key West
The reefs are home to a variety of reef fish and the occasional dolphin sighting.
Beyond the mobile species, the area is defined by its thriving coral gardens and complex reef structures.
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