Scuba Diving Key West

Key West Cayman Salvager Wreck Dive Trip — A Wreck Alive With Marine Life

Not every great wreck dive is famous. Some of the best ones are known only to the divers who've been lucky enough to find them. The Cayman Salvager is one of those dives. A 187-foot steel-hulled buoy tender sunk in 1985, she rests at 90 to 95 feet off Key West — close enough to be accessible, deep enough to be genuinely exciting, and rich enough with nearly four decades of marine growth to reward every diver who descends on her. This is wreck diving at its most alive.

The Cayman Salvager — What Awaits You Below

Your first dive takes you to the Cayman Salvager's deck, where the real action happens. This wreck has become one of the most productive marine habitats in Key West waters — coral encrusts every surface, fish of every description move through the structure, and the Cayman is known as one of the best places in the Florida Keys to encounter goliath grouper, the massive, curious giants of the reef that have made this wreck their territory. Moray eels are a regular presence too, peering from the recesses of the hull with their characteristic watchful calm. Every dive is different, and the Cayman always has something worth finding.

Your second dive takes you to one of our less-traveled shallow reef sites — a change of pace and depth profile that rounds out the morning beautifully and gives you a completely different perspective on Key West's underwater world.

A Divemaster in the Water — Complimentary

Both dives include a certified divemaster who enters the water with you at no additional charge. On the Cayman Salvager, your divemaster knows the wreck's layout and the marine life that calls it home — they'll position you for the best encounters and make sure you leave having seen what this dive is known for. On the reef dive, they're there to point out what you'd otherwise swim right past. For groups or individuals who want exclusive, dedicated attention on both dives, a Private Divemaster upgrade is available during booking.

Your Gateway to the Vandenberg

The Cayman Salvager dive serves as the qualifying deep dive for Advanced Open Water divers who want to dive the USNS Vandenberg — one of the largest artificial reefs in the world, also available through Captain Hook's Dive Key West. If you're working toward that bucket-list dive, the Cayman Salvager is the perfect first step. And if the Vandenberg isn't on your radar, the Cayman Salvager stands completely on its own as one of the finest wreck dives Key West has to offer.

We Handle the Gear. You Handle the Diving.

Check in at Captain Hook's Dive Key West and our team will fit you for any rental gear you need and transport everything to the boat for you. If you bring your own equipment, we'll store it at the shop and make sure it's on board and waiting when you arrive. Free parking is available at the shop. A dive computer and dive light are both available as add-ons during booking — recommended for wreck diving at this depth. Dive gloves are also available for purchase — a smart choice when exploring a steel wreck with four decades of growth on her hull.

After the Dive — The Perry Hotel

As a Captain Hook's guest, you're welcome to enjoy the pool at The Perry Hotel following your trip — a well-earned reward after two great dives.

What's Included

• Two dives — one on the Cayman Salvager wreck, one on a shallow reef
• Air fills, tanks, weights, and weight belt
• Complimentary certified divemaster in the water for both dives
• Gear transport to and from the boat
• Freshwater showers at the dock
• Filtered water and ice on board
• Free parking at the shop
• Pool access at The Perry Hotel post-dive

Schedule & Check-In

• Departures: 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily
• Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• Check-in: Please arrive 60 minutes before your departure — this allows time for paperwork, gear fitting, and getting settled before we head out
• Location: Captain Hook's Dive Key West, 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL
• Please note: This is an on-request booking. We will confirm your reservation as quickly as possible after you book

Requirements

• Advanced Open Water certification or higher (bring your certification card)
• If it's been more than 1 year since your last dive, your first dive will be alongside our divemaster — no extra charge, just a smart precaution
• If it's been more than 2 years, a brief Scuba Refresher is required and available at our dive center

What to Bring

• Confirmation email
• Bathing suit and towel
• Sunglasses
• Reef-safe sunscreen — please, for the reef
• Your own scuba equipment if you prefer to dive with it
• A dive computer is strongly recommended — rental available during booking
• Dive gloves recommended — available for purchase during booking

Come See Us When You Arrive

Stop into Captain Hook's Dive Key West before your trip. Our team can brief you on current conditions on the Cayman Salvager, get you fitted for any gear you need, and make sure everything is ready before you head to the boat. We love meeting our divers before we get in the water together.

A Note on Conditions

Ocean activities depend on Mother Nature. If a trip is cancelled due to weather, visibility, or sea conditions, you'll have the choice to reschedule, receive a full refund, or apply your payment as store credit. Trips require a minimum of 5 divers — if that minimum isn't met, the same options apply. We'll always notify you as early as possible.

Two dives. One great day. Book in advance to secure your spot.

Key West Cayman Salvager Wreck Dive Trip — A Wreck Alive With Marine Life
Not every great wreck dive is famous. Some of the best ones are known only to the divers who've been lucky enough to find them. The Cayman Salvager is one of those dives. A 187-foot steel-hulled buoy tender sunk in 1985, she rests at 90 to 95 feet off Key West — close enough to be accessible, deep enough to be genuinely exciting, and rich enough with nearly four decades of marine growth to reward every diver who descends on her. This is wreck diving at its most alive.
The Cayman Salvager — What Awaits You Below
Your first dive takes you to the Cayman Salvager's deck, where the real action happens. This wreck has become one of the most productive marine habitats in Key West waters — coral encrusts every surface, fish of every description move through the structure, and the Cayman is known as one of the best places in the Florida Keys to encounter goliath grouper, the massive, curious giants of the reef that have made this wreck their territory. Moray eels are a regular presence too, peering from the recesses of the hull with their characteristic watchful calm. Every dive is different, and the Cayman always has something worth finding.
Your second dive takes you to one of our less-traveled shallow reef sites — a change of pace and depth profile that rounds out the morning beautifully and gives you a completely different perspective on Key West's underwater world.
A Divemaster in the Water — Complimentary
Both dives include a certified divemaster who enters the water with you at no additional charge. On the Cayman Salvager, your divemaster knows the wreck's layout and the marine life that calls it home — they'll position you for the best encounters and make sure you leave having seen what this dive is known for. On the reef dive, they're there to point out what you'd otherwise swim right past. For groups or individuals who want exclusive, dedicated attention on both dives, a Private Divemaster upgrade is available during booking.
Your Gateway to the Vandenberg
The Cayman Salvager dive serves as the qualifying deep dive for Advanced Open Water divers who want to dive the USNS Vandenberg — one of the largest artificial reefs in the world, also available through Captain Hook's Dive Key West. If you're working toward that bucket-list dive, the Cayman Salvager is the perfect first step. And if the Vandenberg isn't on your radar, the Cayman Salvager stands completely on its own as one of the finest wreck dives Key West has to offer.
We Handle the Gear. You Handle the Diving.
Check in at Captain Hook's Dive Key West and our team will fit you for any rental gear you need and transport everything to the boat for you. If you bring your own equipment, we'll store it at the shop and make sure it's on board and waiting when you arrive. Free parking is available at the shop. A dive computer and dive light are both available as add-ons during booking — recommended for wreck diving at this depth. Dive gloves are also available for purchase — a smart choice when exploring a steel wreck with four decades of growth on her hull.
After the Dive — The Perry Hotel
As a Captain Hook's guest, you're welcome to enjoy the pool at The Perry Hotel following your trip — a well-earned reward after two great dives.
What's Included Two dives — one on the Cayman Salvager wreck, one on a shallow reef Air fills, tanks, weights, and weight belt Complimentary certified divemaster in the water for both dives Gear transport to and from the boat Freshwater showers at the dock Filtered water and ice on board Free parking at the shop Pool access at The Perry Hotel post-dive
Schedule & Check-In Departures: 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily Duration: Approximately 4 hours Check-in: Please arrive 60 minutes before your departure — this allows time for paperwork, gear fitting, and getting settled before we head out Location: Captain Hook's Dive Key West, 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL Please note: This is an on-request booking. We will confirm your reservation as quickly as possible after you book
Requirements Advanced Open Water certification or higher (bring your certification card) If it's been more than 1 year since your last dive, your first dive will be alongside our divemaster — no extra charge, just a smart precaution If it's been more than 2 years, a brief Scuba Refresher is required and available at our dive center
What to Bring Confirmation email Bathing suit and towel Sunglasses Reef-safe sunscreen — please, for the reef Your own scuba equipment if you prefer to dive with it A dive computer is strongly recommended — rental available during booking Dive gloves recommended — available for purchase during booking
Come See Us When You Arrive
Stop into Captain Hook's Dive Key West before your trip. Our team can brief you on current conditions on the Cayman Salvager, get you fitted for any gear you need, and make sure everything is ready before you head to the boat. We love meeting our divers before we get in the water together.
A Note on Conditions
Ocean activities depend on Mother Nature. If a trip is cancelled due to weather, visibility, or sea conditions, you'll have the choice to reschedule, receive a full refund, or apply your payment as store credit. Trips require a minimum of 5 divers — if that minimum isn't met, the same options apply. We'll always notify you as early as possible.
Two dives. One great day. Book in advance to secure your spot.

Key West Vandenberg Wreck Dive Trip — One of the World's Great Wreck Dives

There are dive trips, and then there are bucket-list dives. The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is the latter. At 523 feet in length and resting in 145 feet of water off Key West, the Vandenberg is one of the largest intentionally sunk artificial reefs in the world — and one of the most accessible. She has been on the bottom for over a decade now, and in that time she has transformed from a Cold War relic into a thriving underwater ecosystem that draws serious divers from around the world. If you're an Advanced Open Water diver looking for a dive that will stay with you for the rest of your life, this is it.

The Ship and Her History

The Vandenberg served the United States military with distinction across multiple eras. Built as a World War II troop transport, she was later repurposed as a missile-tracking vessel during the Cold War — her iconic radar dishes used to track the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo capsules as they returned from space. She was intentionally sunk off Key West in 2009 as an artificial reef, and the ocean has been reclaiming her ever since. Today she is home to an extraordinary variety of marine life, including resident sea turtles, moray eels, and coral formations that grow more spectacular with every passing year.

What You'll Explore

Our guided dive takes you across the Vandenberg's deck at 95 to 100 feet, where the sheer scale of the vessel becomes real in a way that no photograph can prepare you for. Your divemaster will lead you through the superstructure — the bridge, communications rooms, radar dishes, and crow's nest — pointing out the marine life that has made every corner of this ship home. The Vandenberg rewards careful, attentive diving, and our team knows this wreck intimately.

A Divemaster in the Water — Complimentary

Every Vandenberg trip includes a certified divemaster who enters the water with you at no additional charge. On a wreck of this scale and depth, having an experienced guide who knows the ship's layout is not just a convenience — it's what allows you to make the most of every minute of bottom time. For groups or individuals who want exclusive, dedicated attention throughout the dive, a Private Divemaster upgrade is available during booking.

We Handle the Gear. You Handle the Diving.

Check in at Captain Hook's Dive Key West and our team will fit you for any rental gear you need and transport everything to the boat for you. If you bring your own equipment, we'll store it at the shop and make sure it's on board and waiting when you arrive. Free parking is available at the shop. A dive computer rental is available as an add-on during booking — highly recommended for a dive at this depth.

After the Dive — The Perry Hotel

As a Captain Hook's guest, you're welcome to enjoy the pool at The Perry Hotel following your trip — a well-earned reward after a dive of this caliber.

What Divers Are Saying

"Had a great dive on the Vandenberg! The captain and crew were excellent and professional. I can't recommend these guys enough — I will definitely dive with them again!" — Reggie R., Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Rumor has it, the turtle calls this ship home." — Shawn I., Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What's Included

• Two dives on the Vandenberg
• Air fills, tanks, weights, and weight belt
• Complimentary certified divemaster in the water
• Gear transport to and from the boat
• Freshwater showers at the dock
• Filtered water and ice on board
• Free parking at the shop
• Pool access at The Perry Hotel post-dive

Schedule & Check-In

• Departure: 9:00 AM daily
• Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• Check-in: Please arrive 60 minutes before departure — this allows time for paperwork, gear fitting, and getting settled before we head out
• Location: Captain Hook's Dive Key West, 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL
• Please note: The Vandenberg is an on-request booking. We will confirm your reservation as quickly as possible after you book

Requirements

• Advanced Open Water certification or higher (bring your certification card)
• Must have completed a deep dive of 60 feet or more within the past 12 months
• If you are Advanced Open Water certified but do not have a qualifying deep dive within the past 12 months, we recommend booking our Cayman Salvager Wreck Dive first — upon completion you will be eligible to dive the Vandenberg

What to Bring

• Confirmation email
• Bathing suit and towel
• Sunglasses
• Reef-safe sunscreen — please, for the reef
• Your own scuba equipment if you prefer to dive with it
• A dive computer is strongly recommended — rental available during booking

Come See Us When You Arrive

Stop into Captain Hook's Dive Key West before your trip. Our team can brief you on current conditions on the Vandenberg, get you fitted for any gear you need, and make sure everything is ready before you head to the boat. We love meeting our divers before we get in the water together.

A Note on Conditions

Ocean activities depend on Mother Nature, and the Vandenberg's depth means visibility and current conditions are particularly important to monitor. If a trip is cancelled due to weather, visibility, or sea conditions, you'll have the choice to reschedule, receive a full refund, or apply your payment as store credit. Trips require a minimum of 5 divers — if that minimum isn't met, the same options apply. We'll always notify you as early as possible.

The Vandenberg fills up. Serious divers plan ahead — book in advance to secure your spot.

Key West Vandenberg Wreck Dive Trip — One of the World's Great Wreck Dives
There are dive trips, and then there are bucket-list dives. The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is the latter. At 523 feet in length and resting in 145 feet of water off Key West, the Vandenberg is one of the largest intentionally sunk artificial reefs in the world — and one of the most accessible. She has been on the bottom for over a decade now, and in that time she has transformed from a Cold War relic into a thriving underwater ecosystem that draws serious divers from around the world. If you're an Advanced Open Water diver looking for a dive that will stay with you for the rest of your life, this is it.
The Ship and Her History
The Vandenberg served the United States military with distinction across multiple eras. Built as a World War II troop transport, she was later repurposed as a missile-tracking vessel during the Cold War — her iconic radar dishes used to track the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo capsules as they returned from space. She was intentionally sunk off Key West in 2009 as an artificial reef, and the ocean has been reclaiming her ever since. Today she is home to an extraordinary variety of marine life, including resident sea turtles, moray eels, and coral formations that grow more spectacular with every passing year.
What You'll Explore
Our guided dive takes you across the Vandenberg's deck at 95 to 100 feet, where the sheer scale of the vessel becomes real in a way that no photograph can prepare you for. Your divemaster will lead you through the superstructure — the bridge, communications rooms, radar dishes, and crow's nest — pointing out the marine life that has made every corner of this ship home. The Vandenberg rewards careful, attentive diving, and our team knows this wreck intimately.
A Divemaster in the Water — Complimentary
Every Vandenberg trip includes a certified divemaster who enters the water with you at no additional charge. On a wreck of this scale and depth, having an experienced guide who knows the ship's layout is not just a convenience — it's what allows you to make the most of every minute of bottom time. For groups or individuals who want exclusive, dedicated attention throughout the dive, a Private Divemaster upgrade is available during booking.
We Handle the Gear. You Handle the Diving.
Check in at Captain Hook's Dive Key West and our team will fit you for any rental gear you need and transport everything to the boat for you. If you bring your own equipment, we'll store it at the shop and make sure it's on board and waiting when you arrive. Free parking is available at the shop. A dive computer rental is available as an add-on during booking — highly recommended for a dive at this depth.
After the Dive — The Perry Hotel
As a Captain Hook's guest, you're welcome to enjoy the pool at The Perry Hotel following your trip — a well-earned reward after a dive of this caliber.
What Divers Are Saying
"Had a great dive on the Vandenberg! The captain and crew were excellent and professional. I can't recommend these guys enough — I will definitely dive with them again!" — Reggie R., Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Rumor has it, the turtle calls this ship home." — Shawn I., Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What's Included Two dives on the Vandenberg Air fills, tanks, weights, and weight belt Complimentary certified divemaster in the water Gear transport to and from the boat Freshwater showers at the dock Filtered water and ice on board Free parking at the shop Pool access at The Perry Hotel post-dive
Schedule & Check-In Departure: 9:00 AM daily Duration: Approximately 4 hours Check-in: Please arrive 60 minutes before departure — this allows time for paperwork, gear fitting, and getting settled before we head out Location: Captain Hook's Dive Key West, 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL Please note: The Vandenberg is an on-request booking. We will confirm your reservation as quickly as possible after you book
Requirements Advanced Open Water certification or higher (bring your certification card) Must have completed a deep dive of 60 feet or more within the past 12 months If you are Advanced Open Water certified but do not have a qualifying deep dive within the past 12 months, we recommend booking our Cayman Salvager Wreck Dive first — upon completion you will be eligible to dive the Vandenberg
What to Bring Confirmation email Bathing suit and towel Sunglasses Reef-safe sunscreen — please, for the reef Your own scuba equipment if you prefer to dive with it A dive computer is strongly recommended — rental available during booking
Come See Us When You Arrive
Stop into Captain Hook's Dive Key West before your trip. Our team can brief you on current conditions on the Vandenberg, get you fitted for any gear you need, and make sure everything is ready before you head to the boat. We love meeting our divers before we get in the water together.
A Note on Conditions
Ocean activities depend on Mother Nature, and the Vandenberg's depth means visibility and current conditions are particularly important to monitor. If a trip is cancelled due to weather, visibility, or sea conditions, you'll have the choice to reschedule, receive a full refund, or apply your payment as store credit. Trips require a minimum of 5 divers — if that minimum isn't met, the same options apply. We'll always notify you as early as possible.
The Vandenberg fills up. Serious divers plan ahead — book in advance to secure your spot.

Discover SCUBA Experience

Maximize your Florida Keys vacation by enrolling in a Discover SCUBA Experience with Captain Hook's, it is great fun and an experience you will never forget!  Time for your first SCUBA experience! Capt. Hook's provides all equipment, tanks and air for this experience.

You will get comfortable with the equipment and breathing underwater, relaxation and underwater buoyancy skills. You will be amazed at how easy and relaxing it is... breathing under the water and feeling weightless.  Although this is not a scuba certification course, you'll learn all the steps it takes to become a certified diver.

Schedule

The day starts at our dive shop for paperwork and gear. Then we leave the shop for the pool for onsite classroom, and a pool session. After their pool session when you are comfortable underwater, we take a break to grab some lunch and meet again for the afternoon’s two reef dives with your instructor. You will experience diving on a shallow reef with your instructor by your side, guiding you through the water and exploring the ocean together. Then, back to the dock around 4:30 to 5:00PM.

Prerequisites

• 10 years of age
• Average swimming ability

• Medical Statement

What to Bring (Recommended)

• "Reef-Safe" Sunscreen

• Towel

• Waterproof Camera

• Comfortable Shoes for Boat

• Bottled Water and Snacks

Time to Get Started!

If you are interested in getting started, follow the instructions below:
1.  Go to the Booking Calendar, select the day that you would like to start.  Be certain to select the quantity of participants for the course.  Complete the booking and fill out all of the information requested.  You will receive an email confirmation from Capt. Hook's when you are done.
2.  Or you can give us a call at 305-296-3823 and ask for a dive professional to answer any questions you may have. 

Have fun and ask our dive professionals about your savings on equipment, additional training you can add and maybe a certification add-on and additional dives while you are on vacation!

Discover SCUBA Experience Maximize your Florida Keys vacation by enrolling in a Discover SCUBA Experience with Captain Hook's, it is great fun and an experience you will never forget! Time for your first SCUBA experience! Capt. Hook's provides all equipment, tanks and air for this experience.
You will get comfortable with the equipment and breathing underwater, relaxation and underwater buoyancy skills. You will be amazed at how easy and relaxing it is... breathing under the water and feeling weightless. Although this is not a scuba certification course, you'll learn all the steps it takes to become a certified diver. Schedule


The day starts at our dive shop for paperwork and gear. Then we leave the shop for the pool for onsite classroom, and a pool session. After their pool session when you are comfortable underwater, we take a break to grab some lunch and meet again for the afternoon’s two reef dives with your instructor. You will experience diving on a shallow reef with your instructor by your side, guiding you through the water and exploring the ocean together. Then, back to the dock around 4:30 to 5:00PM. Prerequisites 10 years of age Average swimming ability Medical Statement What to Bring (Recommended)
"Reef-Safe" Sunscreen Towel Waterproof Camera Comfortable Shoes for Boat Bottled Water and Snacks Time to Get Started!
If you are interested in getting started, follow the instructions below:
1. Go to the Booking Calendar, select the day that you would like to start. Be certain to select the quantity of participants for the course. Complete the booking and fill out all of the information requested. You will receive an email confirmation from Capt. Hook's when you are done.
2. Or you can give us a call at 305-296-3823 and ask for a dive professional to answer any questions you may have.


Have fun and ask our dive professionals about your savings on equipment, additional training you can add and maybe a certification add-on and additional dives while you are on vacation!

Open Water Diver Course

Length of course:  3 or 4 days

Who should take this course?

For the Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course) you must be 10 years old or older. You need average swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.  A medical history form must be completed by all divers prior to participating in this activity.  You are responsible to make sure you are medically qualified to participate in this sport.

What will you learn?

This course is the world's most popular scuba certification course. Millions of people have started diving as certified Open Water Divers. Learning to scuba dive requires both knowledge development (facts, principles, concepts) and dive skills (techniques, methods). There are two options to taking this course.

Two Options: E-learning & On-site Classroom

E-Learning

E-learning is great, you begin your dive education at your convenience, anywhere you have Internet connection. If you have a busy schedule or just prefer the convenience of online study, eLearning is a great choice. Your course work will be taught online with proven professional materials and interactive instruction. The online portion will take approximately 12-15 hours to complete.  Once you complete it, it is off to the beautiful Florida Keys and to Captain Hook's to do you In-Water Training.

With the information you already provided upon booking this course, a Capt. Hook's dive professionals takes care of everything to get you started.  We sign you up for the course and call you to go over any questions you may have.  There is no faster way to get started. Start today!

E-Learning Schedule

Day 1: Paperwork and Pool Session for skills training

Day 2: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 1 & 2

Day 3: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 3 & 4 for certification

On-Site Classroom

On-site classroom training is the more traditional method of training.  It starts with in-person instruction with videos, quizzes and tests and then proceeds to follow the same path as the E-learning.

On-site Classroom Schedule

Day 1: Academics and Paperwork

Day 2: Pool Session for skills training

Day 3: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 1 & 2

Day 4: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 3 & 4 for certification

For Both Options: Captain Hook’s provides you everything you need to get certified.

That includes all scuba equipment and air for all of your pool sessions and your four open-water checkout dives.  Registration and permanent Certification Card is included.

Capt. Hook's works with 5 dive agencies.  PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI and PSS.  We will try to best select the instructor and agency that will fit your needs.

What to Bring (Recommended)

• "Reef-Safe" Sunscreen
• Towel
• Waterproof Camera
• Comfortable Shoes for Boat
• Bottled Water and Snacks

Let's Get Started!

1.  Go to the Booking Calendar and select the first day that you would like to start your training.  Be certain to select the quantity of participants for the course.  Complete the booking and fill out all of the information requested.  You will receive an email confirmation from Capt. Hook's of your booking and will get a call from one of our instructors to set up everything you need to start your training.

2.  Give us a call at 305-296-3823 to answer any questions about the Open Water Diver course.  Have fun and ask our dive professionals about your student savings on equipment and additional dives while you are on vacation!

Open Water Diver Course


Length of course: 3 or 4 days
Who should take this course?
For the Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course) you must be 10 years old or older. You need average swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required. A medical history form must be completed by all divers prior to participating in this activity. You are responsible to make sure you are medically qualified to participate in this sport.
What will you learn?
This course is the world's most popular scuba certification course. Millions of people have started diving as certified Open Water Divers. Learning to scuba dive requires both knowledge development (facts, principles, concepts) and dive skills (techniques, methods). There are two options to taking this course.
Two Options: E-learning & On-site Classroom
E-Learning
E-learning is great, you begin your dive education at your convenience, anywhere you have Internet connection. If you have a busy schedule or just prefer the convenience of online study, eLearning is a great choice. Your course work will be taught online with proven professional materials and interactive instruction. The online portion will take approximately 12-15 hours to complete. Once you complete it, it is off to the beautiful Florida Keys and to Captain Hook's to do you In-Water Training.

With the information you already provided upon booking this course, a Capt. Hook's dive professionals takes care of everything to get you started. We sign you up for the course and call you to go over any questions you may have. There is no faster way to get started. Start today!

E-Learning Schedule
Day 1: Paperwork and Pool Session for skills training
Day 2: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 1 & 2
Day 3: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 3 & 4 for certification
On-Site Classroom
On-site classroom training is the more traditional method of training. It starts with in-person instruction with videos, quizzes and tests and then proceeds to follow the same path as the E-learning.
On-site Classroom Schedule

Day 1: Academics and Paperwork
Day 2: Pool Session for skills training
Day 3: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 1 & 2
Day 4: Ocean Dive Trip and Checkout Dives 3 & 4 for certification
For Both Options: Captain Hook’s provides you everything you need to get certified.
That includes all scuba equipment and air for all of your pool sessions and your four open-water checkout dives. Registration and permanent Certification Card is included.
Capt. Hook's works with 5 dive agencies. PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI and PSS. We will try to best select the instructor and agency that will fit your needs.
What to Bring (Recommended) "Reef-Safe" Sunscreen Towel Waterproof Camera Comfortable Shoes for Boat Bottled Water and Snacks
Let's Get Started!
1. Go to the Booking Calendar and select the first day that you would like to start your training. Be certain to select the quantity of participants for the course. Complete the booking and fill out all of the information requested. You will receive an email confirmation from Capt. Hook's of your booking and will get a call from one of our instructors to set up everything you need to start your training.
2. Give us a call at 305-296-3823 to answer any questions about the Open Water Diver course. Have fun and ask our dive professionals about your student savings on equipment and additional dives while you are on vacation!