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Key Largo Advanced Diving – Spiegel Grove & Reef (RR)
A staff favorite, the USS Spiegel Grove served as a Navy supply ship in Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. At 510 feet (155 meters) in length, she is among the largest military ships ever scuttled to create an artificial reef. Hours before her scheduled sinking, the Spiegel Grove unexpectedly sank and rolled over onto her starboard side. In 2005, Hurricane Dennis came along and righted the ship.
The profile of the dive starts in about 70 feet (21 meters) of water and bottoms out about 130 feet (40 meters), with the best parts of the dive accessible between 70 – 90 feet (21 – 27 meters). The second dive takes place in one of our many natural reefs, and max. depth on the reef is 40 feet (12 meters).
Key Largo Diving – Two Reefs (RR)
Join us every morning or afternoon for a couple of dives on two of our many beautiful natural reefs. South Florida has the third largest barrier reef in the world! Staff favorites include Fire Coral Cave, Eagle Ray Alley, French Reef, Christmas Tree Cave, Pilla Coral, Spanish Anchor, and Snapper Ledge. The max. depth on the reef is 40 feet (12 meters).
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Certified divers need BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Mask/Snorkel/Fins, Dive computers. Rental gear available.
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Rinse cooler for camera equipment, fresh water shower, dive ladder, head (marine toilet). Boat is equipped with safety equipment such as oxygen, first aid, life vests, fire extinguishers, VHF radio, and E-PIRB. All captains are licensed by United States Coast Guard.
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Bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, face mask, refreshments, snacks, and personal items.
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Please use a waterproof, environmentally friendly sunscreen and apply it prior to arriving to increase its effectiveness and to reduce the amount of unabsorbed sunscreen ending up in the ocean. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
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Certified divers will be required to provide proof of scuba certification in order to dive. If you have misplaced your card, please contact us as soon as possible to give us time to try and verify your certification for you.
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While South Florida usually has calmer seas than most places in the world, we recommend considering sea sickness medication and consulting with your physician as needed.
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• Tip your instructors and guides personally, as they do not share in anything given to the boat crew. If you feel your instructor did an excellent job, it is suggested that you tip 18-25% of your course/trip fee.
• Tip the boat crew at least $5-$10 per tank. Generally, there will be a tip jar on the boat. The crew splits the tips at the end of the day.
Remember that tips are never expected but always appreciated. No cash? No problem! Most Instructors/Dive Masters have Venmo or Zelle accounts.