Key Largo Advanced Deep Wreck & Reef Weekend

2 Dives Saturday • 1 Dive Sunday • Advanced Open Water & Nitrox Required

This weekend trip is built for experienced divers ready to explore deeper wrecks and advanced reef sites in Key Largo. Featuring two dives on Saturday and one dive on Sunday, this itinerary focuses on dramatic structure, larger marine life, and extended bottom time made possible with Nitrox.

Weekend Schedule

• Friday Night: Arrive in Key Largo and check into your accommodations. We offer the option to utilize our room block for a convenient and stress-free start.
• Saturday: Two advanced dives — typically a deep wreck and a complementary deep reef or secondary wreck site.
• Sunday: One final advanced dive to complete the weekend.

Featured Wreck: USS Spiegel Grove

The USS Spiegel Grove is one of the most iconic wreck dives in Florida. Resting in deeper water, this massive former Navy vessel offers an unforgettable advanced diving experience.

• Expansive superstructure and dramatic vertical relief
• Swim-through opportunities for properly trained divers
• Frequent sightings of goliath grouper and large predators
• Incredible wide-angle photography opportunities

Diving the Spiegel Grove feels like exploring a submerged city — it is a bucket-list wreck for many advanced divers.

Deep Reef & Additional Wreck Options

Depending on conditions, additional sites may include advanced reef structures and other deeper wrecks in the area. These sites feature ledges, coral formations, and open blue-water backdrops that attract larger marine life.

• Caribbean reef sharks
• Large barracuda
• Permit and jacks
• Goliath grouper (seasonal)
• Nurse sharks and moray eels

Requirements

• Advanced Open Water certification required
• Nitrox required to safely maximize bottom time on deeper profiles
• Strong buoyancy control and comfort in deeper water expected

Nitrox Certification Option

Not Nitrox certified yet? We can complete your Nitrox certification before the trip so you're ready for the deeper dive profiles. Divers who book the weekend receive a discounted rate on the Nitrox course.

Weather & Conditions

All dive sites are selected based on sea state, visibility, and safety considerations. Our priority is delivering the best possible advanced diving experience given the conditions.

If you're ready to take your diving deeper and explore legendary wrecks like the Spiegel Grove, this Advanced Deep Wreck & Reef Weekend delivers serious Florida diving.