3 Great Key West Diving
Locations
For those about to
vacation in Key West, the possibilities for diving and snorkeling fun are
seemingly endless. Many wrecks and reefs line the coastal area around the
island, giving you numerous opportunities to explore, learn about, and
appreciate the striking differences between life above and below sea level.
At the Key West Dive
Center, it is our mission to not only provide you with a unique and lasting Key
West diving experience, we also hope to educate you about the majesty and
beauty of the marine world. When planning a Key West diving or Key West
snorkeling trip, take note of these three great Key West diving locations.
The Cayman Salvager
The Cayman Salvager
is a boat with a long, sordid, and questioned history. Originally built in
1937, the boat allegedly became a buoy tender, cable layer, and eventually a
freighter. Adding to the mystique of the vessel, some call the legitimacy of
these claims into question.
In 1979, the boat
was involved in the transportation of Cuban refugees toward the United States.
Because this practice was not legal for a U.S. boat, the Cayman Salvager was
seized and sank shortly after. It was then decided to lift and remove the boat
from the docks so that it might serve as a site for wreck fishermen. On the way
to what would have been its final resting place, the boat sank again. Because
the ship was stripped before sinking and since it is only in 90 feet of water,
it harbors a diverse variety of sea life and is easily accessible to those on
Key West diving trips.
Nine Foot Stake
If your group
contains a mixture of people wishing to do some Key West diving and Key West
snorkeling, then the Nine Foot Stake is easily one of the most accessible
destinations for your posse. Because it is a shallow wreck, it is easy for
divers and snorkelers to share in the experience of seeing how nature stakes a
claim on everything in her domain.
Its shallow resting
place also makes it an ideal setting for underwater photography – and there is
a lot to photograph. Brain coral, hermit crab, and anemones all call this small,
bustling sea wreck home.
Sand Key
Sand Key is another
great spot for combination Key West snorkeling and Key West diving trips. Along
with Rock Key and Eastern Dry Rocks, Sand Key is a part of a conservation area
known as the Sanctuary Preservation Area.
Every dive and
snorkel at Sand Key is a unique experience due to the effect of the weather and
current on the conditions surrounding the island. Brilliant and varied sea life
congregates in the coral reef, which circles Sand Key. Another striking feature
is the light tower, which provides stunning views of the island of Key West and
serves as a landmark for those trying to find the dive spot.
At the Key West Dive
Center, we are your experts for everything Key West. Whether you want to find
exciting Key West tours, a relaxing Key West inn, or something completely different, we are
your source for the best activities on the island.
Are you looking for
another aquatic experience? The Key West Dive Center can help you there too.
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Vallarta.
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