Get ready to explore Key West’s underwater beauty with Southpoint Divers. This 1-Day Discover SCUBA course is perfect for beginners eager to try diving in warm, crystal-clear waters.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in general good health with basic swimming ability and no major respiratory or heart conditions.
Wildlife
History
Key West hosts one of the oldest coral reef ecosystems in the continental U.S., vital to local fishing and tourism.
Conservation
Southpoint Divers promotes eco-friendly diving by encouraging reef-safe products and respectful underwater behavior.
Southpoint Divers
Get ready to explore Key West’s underwater beauty with Southpoint Divers. This 1-Day Discover SCUBA course is perfect for beginners eager to try diving in warm, crystal-clear waters.
Southpoint Divers is a dive operation based in Key West, Florida, offering PADI training, guided reef dives, and coral conservation experiences. The business provides structured PADI courses including a PADI Open Water Pool Session that combines confined water training and open water dives to certify divers to 60 feet. Short-format programs such as Discover Scuba – a one-day resort course – and Try Scuba Diving (a complimentary 1.5-hour pool session for The Keys Collection guests) introduce newcomers to breathing underwater in safe, controlled conditions.
For returning divers, Southpoint Divers offers an 8-hour Refresher course with a morning pool session followed by a guided 2-tank reef dive. The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification blends independent study with a hands-on workshop and gas-analyzer practice. Conservation-focused offerings include the PADI Coral Reef Conservation Specialty, Coral Nursery / Out-planting through a hands-on day with the Coral Restoration Foundation™, and a Coral Health Experience conducted in partnership with Mission: Iconic Reef to collect observations that support NOAA efforts. The team also hosts free Debris Cleanup events open to divers aged 10 and up.
Southpoint Divers delivers training and guided dives that follow PADI standards and emphasizes safety, progressive skill-building, and real-world application of skills on reef dives. The operation supports both recreational diving and measurable conservation activities, enabling visitors and residents of Key West to pursue certification, night and sunset dives, enriched-air diving, and direct participation in coral restoration and reef monitoring projects.
Location
Key West, FL
Dives depart from Key West waters
Tours Offered
10 Experiences
Ranging from pool sessions to reef dives
Certifications
PADI Courses
Open Water, Nitrox, specialties
Conservation Partners
CRF™ & Mission: Iconic Reef
Hands-on coral restoration projects
Reserve now to secure PADI training, guided reef dives, Nitrox certification, or a hands-on coral restoration experience in Key West.
Hydrate Before Your Dive
Drinking plenty of water helps prevent dehydration, which can increase the risk of decompression sickness.
Arrive Early for Orientation
Show up 30 minutes early to complete paperwork and get comfortable with the gear and instructors.
Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin and the marine environment by using sunscreen that doesn’t harm coral reefs.
Avoid Alcohol Before the Dive
Refrain from consuming alcohol 12 hours prior to diving to ensure safety and optimal physical condition.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin and helps preserve the delicate coral reef ecosystems.
summer
Swimsuit
Wear a comfortable swimsuit suitable for water activities and quick drying.
summer
Towel
Useful for drying off after your dives and relaxing between sessions.
Lightweight Rash Guard
Provides extra sun protection and a bit of warmth in cooler waters.
spring