Ages 10+ • 1 Day Course • Explore the Wonders of Shipwrecks!
Learn SSI wreck diving techniques on a day of classroom, confined-water practice and two open-water wreck dives off Ramrod Key. Small classes, local wrecks, and focused skills make this a top pick for certified divers expanding their confidence around structure.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
1 day
Fitness Level
Should be comfortable making two open-water dives in a day and able to handle short surface swims; good cardiovascular fitness recommended.
Wildlife
History
The Florida Keys’ channels and reefs contributed to centuries of maritime groundings and wrecks, many of which now serve as artificial reefs and dive sites.
Conservation
Divers are asked to avoid contact with wrecks and reef life, use reef-safe sunscreens, and follow non-penetration rules to protect fragile marine habitats.
Looe Key Reef Resort
Ages 10+ • 1 Day Course • Explore the Wonders of Shipwrecks!
Looe Key Reef Resort is a dive and education center located on Ramrod Key, Florida. The resort offers a diverse catalog of SSI courses and non‑diving ecology classes designed for recreational divers, advanced students, and marine enthusiasts. Programs include emergency response training, specialty deep and decompression diving, independent diving certification, search and recovery, equipment techniques, and reef‑focused non‑diving courses such as coral identification, manta and ray ecology, and marine ecology. Instruction typically combines classroom learning, pool sessions, and open‑water dives where required, plus hands‑on scenarios for practical skill practice and risk management.
Several courses award official SSI certifications upon successful completion, including React Right and Deep Diving. Training emphasizes scenario‑based drills, dive computer use, Nitrox and decompression awareness, and safe equipment selection and maintenance. Non‑diving offerings allow visitors to deepen reef knowledge and species identification without entering the water. Located on Ramrod Key with direct access to the Looe Key reef system and nearby dive sites, Looe Key Reef Resort supports both entry‑level students and divers seeking advanced qualifications. By presenting documented SSI course options and combining classroom, pool, and open‑water components, the resort provides verifiable training pathways and practical reef education for divers and marine enthusiasts seeking recognized certifications and a deeper connection to Florida’s coral ecosystems.
Location
Ramrod Key, FL
Situated on the Lower Florida Keys
Tours Offered
10
Diving and non‑diving courses
Certifications
SSI courses
Includes React Right and Deep Diving
Training Format
Practical skills
Classroom, pool, and open‑water
Reserve classroom, pool, or open‑water sessions on Ramrod Key and take the next step in diving skills, safety, and reef knowledge.
Complete academics before arrival
Finish the online academic modules to maximize hands-on time in the pool and on the wrecks.
Practice buoyancy control
Strong buoyancy control prevents accidental contact with the wreck and protects fragile coral and sponges.
Bring a dive computer and surface marker
A dive computer and SMB help manage depth and ascent safety on boat-based wreck dives.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply reef-safe sunscreen before boarding to reduce chemical impact on coral communities.
Dive computer
Tracks depth, no-decompression limits and helps manage multi-dive profiles on wreck sites.
3mm–5mm wetsuit
Provides thermal protection and abrasion resistance when working near metal structure.
Reel and line (training grade)
Useful for practicing non-penetration line procedures and marking exit points during skills drills.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while minimizing harm to corals and other marine life.
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