Dive Charters
Sea Dwellers offers 2 reef trips daily,
leaving the dock at 8:30 am and 1 pm. Both dive trips are 2-location two tank trips.
The Sea Dweller III is a fast, custom built Coast Guard approved dive vessel
located in the Holiday Inn Marina . All scuba diving trips include fresh water, assorted
fruit juices, and snacks.
Charter Rates
$80 plus tax 2-location dive trip including tanks and weights
6-dive package (3 dive trips w/tanks &
weights)
$70 plus tax per trip
10-dive special (5 dive trips w/tanks & weights)
$65 plus tax per trip
Dive Sites
Molasses Reef
Molasses Reef is a spur and groove reef system which starts in 20 feet and
extends to a depth of around 55 feet. Due to it's close proximity to the Gulf
Stream, Molasses is known to divers for it's clear blue water. This is probably the
most famous reef in the Keys, and for good reason, as it boasts an impressive
abundance and variety of marine fishes, corals and sponges. Also found here are
the pelagics, like turtles, spotted eagle rays, and Caribbean reef sharks. This
is one of our customer's most popular scuba diving sites.
French Reef
This ever-popular site seems to have evolved to the specifications of cave
diving enthusiasts. French Reef has the largest relief of any of the reefs in
the Keys, and consequently, many caves have formed. These "caves" are actually
swim-thrus, which allow easy passage for scuba divers. Due to the large coral structure of
the reef, innumerable fish species reside here, as well as a large population of
nurse sharks and moray eels. Christmas Tree Cave, Sand-Bottom Cave, and the
Hourglass Cave are the most well-known diving sites on French.
Key Largo Dry Rocks
It doesn't get any more famous than this...Key Largo Dry Rocks, home to the
most well-known underwater object in the world, the "Christ of the Abyss"
Statue. Although the statue is a wonderful site to see, it is not the only
reason to visit, as the reef surrounding it is a healthy, vibrant attraction in
and of itself. Known by divers for it's giant brain coral specimens, the reef is also alive
with an abundance of creatures, many quite tame to human presence.
Benwood Wreck
The Benwood Wreck is an English-built cargo vessel which went down in the waters
off Key Largo during World War II. She was running at night without lights, so as not to be sighted by the German U-Boats, which were
suspected of being in the area. The Benwood had a collision
with a larger vessel, also running without lights, and the captain ram her
aground so he could salvage her cargo. Today, the Benwood rests in a depth of
between 25 and 50 feet of water, largely intact, and loaded with marine life.
Pickles Reef
Pickles Reef is typical of what is know as a
"Spur & Groove" reef formation, which is a predominant trait in the
Key Largo reef track. Pickles offers many low-lying ledges which are home to
many of the Moray Eel species such as Golden-tail, Spotted, and Green Morays.
This is also a good site to witness cleaning stations, operated by Neon Gobys
and Banded Coral Shrimps.
Snapper Ledge
This reef may be small in size, but not in
abundance! Snapper Ledge is one of the liveliest reefs in the Keys, with
literally hundreds of schooling fishes including Snappers, Grunts and
Goatfishes. Also present are many Moray Eels and Nurse Sharks. You truly feel
like you are in an aquarium when diving here!
Spiegel Grove Wreck
The largest artificial reef in the world, the
Spiegel Grove sits upright in 130 feet of water. Due to her massive size, 510
feet long by 84 feet wide, you can touch the wreck at about 65 feet. She is
considered one the 
the premier artificial reefs in the world. Much marine life
have made a home of the wreck, with larger pelagics roaming the ship. There are
now even resident Goliath Groupers making the rounds through the ship.
Conch Reef & Conch Wall
Conch Reef is a large ledge which plays host
to many marine species. Conch Wall is a dramatic drop-off starting in 40ft and
sloping down to around 110ft. This wall-like reef is 
an exciting dive which
exhibits giant Basket Sponges, large lobsters, and the pelagics like Spotted
Eagle Rays, Tarpons, Jacks, and the occasional Reef Shark.
Many More....
Sea Dwellers Dive Center visits many sites in the Pennekamp Park/Key Largo Marine Sanctuary area. Inquire about
dive sites not listed.
