Explore the USNS Vandenberg on a 2-tank morning wreck dive
4.5 Hours
Tanks & weights, water, gloves
Dive the USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg on a 2-tank morning charter out of Key West. Explore this intentionally sunk wreck in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary with a max depth of about 100 ft.
This is an advanced, high-risk dive and not for beginners. Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent) is required; Open Water divers must be guided. Guide service is an extra charge ($50 per person).
48+ hour notice required for changes or refund. Within 48 hours: no refund, no changes. No call/no show, late arrival: no refund. Seasickness, conditions, or discomfort: no refunds. Excursions may be canceled if minimum participants not met.
Product ID: BK7P79
You must be Advanced Open Water certified (or equivalent) and have dived within the last 12 months. If you are Open Water certified, you must have dived within the last 6 months and you must dive with an in-water guide for an extra charge.
Expect a deep, advanced wreck dive that can include strong currents, limited visibility, depth, and overhead environments. Conditions vary daily.
If you need or choose an in-water guide, it is an extra charge. Crew gratuity is optional; typical gratuity is 15–20% per person.
606 Front Street Key West Florida 33040
Patti, Palmer, Dean, and the rest of the crew here have built a genuinely strong reputation among divers of all experience levels. Palmer in particular gets mentioned constantly, whether guiding first-timers through open water certification or working with advanced divers on divemaster training. The team's patience comes up again and again, and it reads as authentic rather than performative. The boat is kept clean, gear is well-maintained, and the safety-first culture is clearly taken seriously without making the experience feel rigid or stressful. Long-time divers keep coming back, and first-timers regularly book extra days because they're having too much fun to stop. That kind of loyalty says a lot about the consistency here. One reviewer noted some frustration around being grouped with less experienced divers during a refresher course, which affected their bottom time, so it's worth communicating your experience level clearly when booking to make sure expectations are aligned.
Went down to Key West to bring my newly Scuba certified son to dive paradise and it did not disappoint . Captain Drew and 1st Mate Palmer were awesome and could not have been more helpful, Accommodating and pleasant to be around. We dove two straight days with them and they put us on some beautiful reefs the 1st day including Sand Key Lighthouse and on the 2nd day we did a Night dive at 9 Foot Stake where we saw plenty of bioluminescent, a sea turtle, Many lobsters and many friendly fish. Front the cheerful greeting at the storefront to the killer sunset Captain Drew put us on to Palmers total joy in his career we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We will be coming back often to Southpoint Divers and Highly recommend them to anymore certified or wanting to be certified in Scuba or anyone who wants to do a one day Resort style course. They will not disappoint
Joe Groccia
August 28, 2026
Went down to Key West to bring my newly Scuba certified son to dive paradise and it did not disappoint . Captain Drew and 1st Mate Palmer were awesome and could not have been more helpful, Accommodating and pleasant to be around. We dove two straight days with them and they put us on some beautiful reefs the 1st day including Sand Key Lighthouse and on the 2nd day we did a Night dive at 9 Foot Stake where we saw plenty of bioluminescent, a sea turtle, Many lobsters and many friendly fish. Front the cheerful greeting at the storefront to the killer sunset Captain Drew put us on to Palmers total joy in his career we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We will be coming back often to Southpoint Divers and Highly recommend them to anymore certified or wanting to be certified in Scuba or anyone who wants to do a one day Resort style course. They will not disappoint
Joe Groccia
August 28, 2026
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