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1-Tank Reef Night Dive

Guided

Duration: 2.5 hours

Features

Free Cancellation
On the Water
Wildlife
Instant Book
Locally Owned
$599 Advanced Open Water Course
$150 Certified diver
(All certification levels)
$70 Rider
$449 2 Trip Specialty

Description

Florida Keys Shallow Reef Night Dive - Certified Divers Only!

Dive into the dark ocean depths and witness a whole new underwater world with our shallow, night reef dives! Behold the transformation of nocturnal life emerging on the reef – watch as brittle stars unfurl everywhere like an alien invasion, see colorful squids go swimming by, and marvel at large parrotfish tucking themselves in cocoons for the night!
Available exclusively on Saturday and Wednesday nights, with special scheduling options upon request ahead of time, this unique adventure is perfect for certified divers! Enjoy this 1-tank dive with provided dive lights and for maximum enjoyment, consider adding on a guide!
Book with us to descend alongside the setting sun and surface under the moonlight guiding the way back to the boat! Don’t skip adding this unforgettable experience to your diving scorecard!

Duration of Adventure

  1. 2.5 hours
  2. Available Saturday and Wednesday nights, but can be scheduled on other nights if requested ahead of time
  3. Check-in time varies with sunset - Typically check-in is 1 hour before sunset, but you will be called by a Southpoint representative to confirm.

Location / Where to Meet

  1. Shop Address: 606 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
  2. You will meet right at the store and then walk over to the boat that docks directly across the street from the shop at the Hyatt Resort and Marina. There is no free parking nearby but there is street side and paid parking available. Paid parking can be located at 700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040.

Ages & Requirements

  1. No age requirement for diving but the minor must be certified and comfortable diving
  2. A parent must be on the boat if the minor is under 14
  3. If the minor is between 14 to 17 years old, a parent must sign an emergency consent to treat form 
  4. All participants must be certified 
  5. All diving participants must have been diving within the past 2 years
  6. You must be able to climb a ladder back into the boat
  7. Gear ranges from XS to 3XL as well as children’s BCDs and wetsuits
  8. There will be a medical questionnaire that must be filled out ahead of the dive. If you answer yes to certain questions, you may be asked to obtain a signed doctor's note clearing you for the activity. The questionnaire often used can also be searched as the PADI/DAN Medical Scuba Statement/questionnaire. 

What’s Included

  1. 1 tank shallow night reef dive
  2. Rental gear (BCDS, regulators, wetsuits, etc.)
  3. Dive lights provided
  4. Boat ride to location
  5. Water is available on the boat and a cooler if participants want to bring their own snacks

Not Included

  1. Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guides and captain!
  2. Professional scuba guide - can be added for an extra fee 
  3. Nitrox can be added for an extra fee - you must show proof of certification for this
  4. Certifications - this is solely 1 dive not a certification course
  5. No prescription masks are available for rent, please rent these from another shop ahead of the dive date.

What to Bring / Wear

  1. Swimsuit
  2. Towel
  3. Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  4. Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
  5. Dry bag
  6. Snacks & Water
  7. Certification card (plus nitrox certification card if applicable)
  8. Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
  9. Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
  10. Seasickness medications - If you are prone to seasickness, it is recommended to take sea sickness medication at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled boat time. It is too late to take the medication if you are already seasick on the boat.
  11. Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.

Wildlife Guidelines

Please refrain from touching, feeding, or harassing any wildlife you come across such as dolphins, manatees, shellfish, turtles, etc. Calmly watch from a distance! Also, please be aware of your body placement and equipment when around the reefs and wrecks. There is fragile coral, and many wrecks are rusting and breaking down, therefore to avoid damaging them further, please don't knock into them!

Check out an aerial view of our tours and boat!

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Southpoint Divers

FAQs

Why would I want to go diving at night?

Many creatures on the reefs are nocturnal or just more active at night. Animals such as sharks, octopuses, crabs, lobsters, and shrimp often can be seen at night compared to during the day. Photography and videography can actually be easier at night due to the less ambient light affecting the pictures. Tiny organisms such as plankton and certain jellyfish emit an ethereal glow when disturbed at night that you can’t see during the day!

Can I fly after diving? **ANY elevation above 1000FT (305m) is DANGEROUS

Flying directly after scuba diving is incredibly dangerous and could result in a life-threatening illness called the Bends/Decompression Sickness. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) guidelines for flying after diving include:

  1. A single no-decompression dive, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 12 hours suggested.
  2. Multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 18 hours is suggested.
  3. Dives requiring decompression stops are recommended to have longer than 18 hours.

Please discuss with your dive guide ahead of time what is suggested!

Can I bring a camera?

You are welcome to bring a camera but it is your responsibility to ensure it is in a DIVE safe case. Pressure increases when you are diving down and although it doesn't feel all that different to you, it will impact your camera. To be safe, a case certified to 60 feet or 18 meters is a good idea!

GoPros, for example, have a specific, clear dive housing that is rated to bring them to depth. The case must be more than just waterproof, also depth and pressure proof. The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost equipment.

Cancellation Policy

ALL CANCELATIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO CANCELLATIONS@SOUTHPOINTDIVERS.COM

  1. Any reservation canceling within 48 hours of dive will not receive a refund
  2. All excursions require a minimum number of participants or may be subject to cancellation.
  3. Southpoint Divers is not responsible for any lost or stolen goods.
  4. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times!

NO REFUNDS IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP

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606 Front St

Key West, FL, 33040

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