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Rainbow Reef Dive Center Announces Daily Dive Schedule for Key Largo

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
2 weeks ago

Daily Dive Schedule

Daily Dive Schedule **Please note:** The daily dive schedule is a general guideline and is subject to change based on weather conditions and customer requests. Please call the day before to confirm. Key: AM – Morning PM – Afternoon MOL – Molasses Reef SPIEG – Spiegel Grove DUANE – Duane BIBB – Bibb EAGLE – Eagle CITY SLS – City of New York/San Lorenzo/Spiegel Grove WRECKS – Includes any wreck besides Spiegel Grove (usually Duane or Bibb) THE ELBOW – The Elbow Reef Date 8:30 AM 1:30 PM June 11, 2024 MOL WRECKS June 12, 2024 THE ELBOW MOL June 13, 2024 MOL CITY SLS June 14, 2024 WRECKS MOL June 15, 2024 MOL DUANE June 16, 2024 WRECKS MOL June 17, 2024 MOL CITY SLS Dive Site Descriptions: Molasses Reef: Known for its colorful coral and abundant marine life, Molasses Reef is a popular spot for both snorkeling and diving. It offers a variety of depths suitable for all skill levels. Duane: This 275-foot Coast Guard Cutter was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. It sits upright in 120 feet of water and is a favorite among experienced divers. Spiegel Grove: Another intentionally sunk vessel, the Spiegel Grove is a massive 510-foot Navy ship. It offers numerous penetration opportunities and is suitable for advanced divers. Bibb: The Bibb is a sister ship to the Duane and also an intentionally sunk Coast Guard Cutter. It lies in approximately 130 feet of water. Eagle: The Eagle is a 287-foot freighter that sank in 1985. It is broken into several pieces, providing a unique diving experience. City of New York/San Lorenzo: These are two separate shallow wreck sites often combined into one dive trip. The Elbow: The Elbow is a shallow reef known for its diverse marine life and easy diving conditions.

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