Scuba Diving Key West

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Key West Cayman Salvager Wreck Dive Trip


Let's Dive!! Join Captain Hook’s Dive Key West and our experienced dive team for a morning or afternoon dive in the in Key West of the Florida Keys. The range of diving available to our divers is limitless, with a number of great sites with variable depths to match your level of diving experience.
CAYMAN SALVAGE MASTER - 90 to 95 ft. depth. This wreck is a 187 foot long, steel hulled buoy tender that was sunk in 1985. The CAYMAN is your best opportunity to interact with goliath groupers (large jewfish) and moray eels. The staff supervised dive is generally on the deck, where all the marine life action takes place. Your second dive is to one of our less traveled shallow reef sites.
At Capt. Hooks Dive Key West, we provide a complimentary divemaster with each dive trip. They know the wrecks and the local marine residents, and they can point out the highlights on our dives. Having a divemaster in the water has helped many of our divers that have not been diving in a while to reach a higher comfort level by knowing there is someone nearby who can help. The divemaster is only there if you want to use them as a guide, it is your choice, and many of our divers explore on their own with their dive buddy.

Requirements Advanced Open Water Diver. Proof of Advanced certification (Certification Card)
If it has been more than one year since your last scuba dive, you will be required to dive your first dive accompanied by one of our complementary dive guide. If it has been over 2 years since your last scuba dive, you will be required to take a Scuba Refresher course.

Schedule Departure times: 9:00AM and 2:00PM Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Check-in time: Please check in 60 minutes before the departure time. (Important!) Check-in and departure location: Check in and depart right from Capt. Hook's Dive Key West located @ 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL. Just come in and check in with our staff and they will get you the equipment you need and onboard your dive boat. Includes If you use your own equipment, we will store it and make sure it is onboard waiting for you when you arrive. Filtered water & ice Free parking at the shop.
Additional Considerations
Complete rental gear packages available to rent. Rent what you need under Extras as you book your trip. Gratuities (optional)
What To Bring Confirmation Email Bathing suit Towel Sunscreen Sunglasses You may bring your own scuba equipment.

Notes It is always a good idea to stop in to see us @ Capt. Hook's Dive Key West 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL. We love to see our adventurers before the event so we can get to know you, make friends and provide you with any detailed information about your activity. We have a full service dive center with rental gear that can accommodate any size.
As with any activity that requires Mother Nature to cooperate, this activity may be cancelled due to wind, weather, visibility and sea conditions in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability), receive full refund, store credit or receive credit for a future event/dive trip. This activity needs a minimum of at least 5 divers. If the minimum is not met, the activity may be cancelled, in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability), receive full refund, store credit or receive credit for a future event/dive trip. Guests cannot participate if under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or have any existing medical conditions that put them or others at risk.
Advance Purchase Recommended
Upon booking, you will receive your receipt in a email confirmation . We recommend booking in advance to ensure your space on the boat.
Booking Confirmation Info
Bring your email confirmation with you on the day of your activity, if you have booked in advance.

FOR LAST MINUTE RESERVATIONS OR TRIPS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT 305-296-3823.
Key West Dive Trip


Let's Dive!! Join Captain Hook’s Dive Key West and our experienced dive team for a morning or afternoon dive in the in Key West of the Florida Keys. The range of diving available to our divers is limitless, with a number of great sites with variable depths to match your level of diving experience.
VANDENBERG WRECK – 95 TO 100 ft. depth to the deck. This world class wreck is over 520 ft. in length. It is the largest most accessible artificial reef in the world and sits in 145 ft. of water. This World War II troop transport also served as a missile tracker during the cold war. Her signature giant radar dishes were used to track the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules. Our guided dive on the deck will lead you in exploration of its unique super structure, radar dishes, bridge, com-rooms and crown nest on an air profile. May 2012 marks her 3rd yr. on the bottom and she continues to attract an ever increasing variety of marine life.

At Capt. Hooks Dive Key West, we provide a complimentary divemaster with each dive trip. They know the reef and the local marine residents, and they can point out the highlights on our dives. Having a divemaster in the water has helped many of our divers that have not been diving in a while to reach a higher comfort level by knowing there is someone nearby who can help. The divemaster is only there if you want to use them as a guide, it is your choice, and many of our divers explore on their own with their dive buddy.
Requirements Advanced Open Water Diver. Proof of Advanced certification (Certification Card)
Must have completed a deep dive (60 feet or more) with the past 12 months. This is a requirement specific to diving the Vandenberg. If you do not have a deep dive within the past 12 months and you are an Advanced Open Water Diver, we recommend diving the Cayman Salvager Wreck with our dive guide after which you will be eligible to dive the Vandenberg.
Schedule Departure times: 9:00AM Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Check-in time: Please check in 60 minutes before the departure time. (Important!) Check-in and departure location: Check in and depart right from Capt. Hook's Dive Key West located @ 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL. Just come in and check in with our staff and they will get you the equipment you need and onboard your dive boat. Includes If you use your own equipment, we will store it and make sure it is onboard waiting for you when you arrive. Filtered water & ice Free parking at the shop.
Additional Considerations
Complete rental gear packages available to rent. Rent what you need under Extras as you book your trip. Gratuities (optional)
What To Bring Confirmation Email Bathing suit Towel Sunscreen Sunglasses You may bring your own scuba equipment.

Notes It is always a good idea to stop in to see us @ Capt. Hook's Dive Key West, 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL. We love to see our adventurers before the event so we can get to know you, make friends and provide you with any detailed information about your activity. We have a full service dive center with rental gear that can accommodate any size.
As with any activity that requires Mother Nature to cooperate, this activity may be cancelled due to wind, weather, visibility and sea conditions in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability), receive full refund, store credit or receive credit for a future event/dive trip. This activity needs a minimum of at least 5 divers. If the minimum is not met, the activity may be cancelled, in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability), receive full refund, store credit or receive credit for a future event/dive trip. Guests cannot participate if under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or have any existing medical conditions that put them or others at risk.
Advance Purchase Recommended

Upon booking, you will receive your receipt in a email confirmation . We recommend booking in advance to ensure your space on the boat.
Booking Confirmation Info
Bring your email confirmation with you on the day of your activity, if you have booked in advance.

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 (on-board) 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!