Key West Vandenberg Wreck Dive Trip

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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.

• 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.