ISLAMORADA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Morning Scuba and Snorkel: Deep Reefs and the Wreck of the Eagle off Islamorada
Four-hour morning trips that run two-location reef and wreck dives — this guide explains the schedule, certification requirements, and rental options so you can plan the right dive.
Morning Scuba and Snorkel: Deep Reefs and the Wreck of the Eagle off Islamorada.
Morning Scuba and Snorkel trips take you to deeper barrier-reef walls and the region’s flagship wreck, the Wreck of the Eagle, offering certified-guide dives that suit both basic and advanced divers over two-site outings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wreck of the Eagle — a flagship wreck dive
The Wreck of the Eagle is the trip’s headline attraction; wreck dives run on specific mornings and require Advanced certification, making it a must for experienced divers prepared for deeper, technical sites.
Deep, wall-like barrier-reef dives
Morning trips include deep reef sites that are described as little 'wall-like' sections of the barrier reef; these dives are scheduled on designated mornings and are appropriate for basic-certified divers.
Guides, tanks and rentals included or available
Each two-location morning outing includes tanks, weights and a dive guide; full gear rental is available for an additional fee, and specific rental items like a gun are listed for select dives.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
These four-hour morning trips run two locations and pair certified guides with included tanks and weights to take divers through deeper reef walls or, on scheduled days, onto the Wreck of the Eagle — a focused, technical-feeling series of dives designed for certified divers.
THE WRECK
Wreck of the Eagle — a flagship wreck dive
The Wreck of the Eagle is the trip’s headline attraction; wreck dives run on specific mornings and require Advanced certification, making it a must for experienced divers prepared for deeper, technical sites.
THE REEF
Deep, wall-like barrier-reef dives
Morning trips include deep reef sites that are described as little 'wall-like' sections of the barrier reef; these dives are scheduled on designated mornings and are appropriate for basic-certified divers.
THE SUPPORT
Guides, tanks and rentals included or available
Each two-location morning outing includes tanks, weights and a dive guide; full gear rental is available for an additional fee, and specific rental items like a gun are listed for select dives.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who these morning dives suit — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tanks and weights are provided; full gear rental is available for $40. Specific rental items such as a gun are offered for certain dives for an additional fee.
Each two-location morning trip includes tanks, weights and a dive guide as part of the outing; full-gear rental remains an optional paid add-on.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
Morning Scuba and Snorkel trips run four hours.
Which days are deep-reef dives offered?
Deep reef dives take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings.
When are wreck dives scheduled?
Wreck dives, including the Wreck of the Eagle, are scheduled Thursday and Sunday mornings and require Advanced certification.
What certifications do I need?
Basic certification is required for the deep-reef mornings; Advanced certification is required for wreck dives. Operators can take divers through an Advanced class if needed.
What are the costs for dives and rentals?
The dive charge for both certified deep-reef and Advanced-wreck dives is $95; full gear rental is $40 and gun rental is $25 where applicable.