RAMROD KEY SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Into the Hull: Wreck Diving on Ramrod Key with SSI Instructors
A one-day SSI Wreck Diving specialty on Ramrod Key that teaches safe, non-penetration wreck techniques and culminates in certification for certified Open Water divers.
Into the Hull: Wreck Diving on Ramrod Key with SSI Instructors.
Ramrod Key’s wrecks are magnets for marine life and live history—this one-day SSI Wreck Diving specialty combines classroom review, confined-water skill refreshers, and two open-water training dives on a local wreck so certified divers can learn safe wreck techniques and earn their specialty rating.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From Classroom to Open Water
The course blends a short classroom academic review with confined-water skill practice and two afternoon open-water training dives on a local wreck, designed to build the skills for safe, non-penetration wreck dives.
Wrecks That Harbor Life
Wrecks in this region attract unusually high densities of marine life, offering abundant opportunities to observe reef fish, invertebrates, and the ecosystems that form around sunken structures.
Earn the SSI Wreck Diving Specialty
Successful completion of the program awards the SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification, validating the skills and knowledge to conduct safe wreck dives to the course limits.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You’ll begin with a concise academic review and pool-based skills refresher, then move to two training dives in the afternoon on a nearby wreck — an efficient, focused day that moves from theory to practice and ends with the completion of your wreck-diving specialty.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one-day specialty course that combines pre-study, in-person review, confined-water skills, and two open-water training dives.
Bring proof of your Open Water Diver (or comparable) certification and complete any assigned academic materials before arrival.
Class sizes are limited; to book more than four participants you must contact the operator via [email protected] or (305) 872-2215.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
This is a one-day SSI Wreck Diving specialty course.
What are the prerequisites?
You must hold an Open Water Diver (or comparable) certification from a recognized training agency.
Will I earn a certification?
Upon successful completion you will earn the SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification.
What does the schedule look like?
After completing academic materials beforehand, the day includes a short classroom review, a pool skills refresher, and two afternoon training dives on a local wreck.
Can I book this course for a group?
Class sizes are limited; to book more than four people you must contact [email protected] or call (305) 872-2215 to make arrangements.