Sambos Reef is divided into three parts: Western Sambo, Middle Sambos, and Eastern Sambo. They are convenient to Key West scuba charters, especially those that go out of Stock Island marinas. Make sure to take the plunge when you get … Continue reading
Western Dry Rocks is about six miles southwest of Key West, and west of Sand Key Lighthouse. There are large banks of coral and rocks here, sliced through with alleyways through which it’s lots of fun to swim and look … Continue reading
Cottrell Key is on the Gulf side of Key West, so it makes a good snorkeling spot for days when the reef is just too rough. Scuba divers will find that this spot is too shallow since it’s about 10 … Continue reading
Stargazer Reef is the most unusual Key West dive spot. As much a work of art as it is anything else, this artificial reef sits in about 25 feet of water. Consisting of a series of metal tubes welded into … Continue reading
Nine foot stake is great for both scuba divers and snorkelers, but better for snorkelers because it’s so shallow. It’s fifteen to thirty feet deep, depending which area of the spot you go to. The actual nine foot stake is … Continue reading
Joe’s Tug has a great story behind its sinking, although much of the circumstances around the actual events remain a mystery to most, even to this day. Joe’s Tug is an old shrimp boat sunk in not very deep water, … Continue reading
The Alexander Wreck is named after Chet Alexander who purchased the ship for scrap in 1962. The actual name of the vessel is the the USS Amesbury. It was meant to be sank in deeper water but ran aground and … Continue reading
The Vandenberg Artificial Reef is the newest spot to dive, although the longer you wait to dive this incredible sunken ship, the more marine life you’re apt to see. Sunk May 2009, this 522 foot former Navy transport ship from … Continue reading
The Cayman Wreck is very popular with the Key West dive boats that take visitors out on daily excursions for scuba. It’s just beyond the main reef about six miles out from Oceanside Marina on Stock Island. It’s only one … Continue reading
