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Key West

Wrecks, sanctuary reefs, and sunset culture at the end of the road

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 16 sources

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Featured dive spots for Key West

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The Horseshoe dive spot

The Horseshoe

ReefWreck

Sheltered Big Pine quarry dive for training, snorkelling, and backup days.

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Visibility6 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Adolphus Busch (Wreck) dive spot

Adolphus Busch (Wreck)

Artificial ReefDeepWreck

Deep Lower Keys wreck for advanced scuba divers.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
9 Foot Stake dive spot

9 Foot Stake

Reef

Shallow Key West patch reef for easy scuba and snorkel trips.

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AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Cannonball Cut dive spot

Cannonball Cut

Reef

Boat-only drift reef south of Key West.

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Visibility10 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Rock Key dive spot

Rock Key

Reef

Key West reef with deep coral cuts and fish-filled crevices.

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AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Ball and Chain dive spot

Ball and Chain

Reef

Shallow outer-reef boat dive off Key West.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
FacilitiesLimited facilities