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Vandenberg Wreck

Key West, FL
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Ranked #6 of 84 attractions in Key West
Type: Reefs
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Magnolia, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

This was one of he best dives I've been on, with regards to wreck diving. The visibility was great and no currents. I was able to great some great pictures of the wreck, considering we only went approximately 100 ft. I would definitely dive it again.

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See 3 more reviews by Joe D for Key West
Reno, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Reef not mature as sank in 2009. Strong currents on the day I dove. Be ready for a workout. I recommend Captain's Corner dive company.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

A must dive adventure. Reminds you of the beginning scenes in Titanic! I recommend taking a guide the first time. There is to much to see and it is a deep dive so you have limited time. I would schedule a "double vandy" so you get the most out of the trip.

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Sherwood, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Fantastic dive! Made it to mid-ship and even saw a dive buddy spear a lion fish! The water was clear and little current. Lots of Swim thru holes and plenty of fish! Swam with some really large barracuda on my way back to the boat!

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See 2 more reviews by Lord_Guice for Key West
Oceanside, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Dove on the Vandenberg twice with Nitrox. We made both satellite dishes but only saw the stern half of the ship. Tons of marine life and more fish than we expected. We will be back .

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See 7 more reviews by Darin T for Key West
Miami, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Did this dive with a group but the wreck was awesome. Great viz, no current the day we dove it, can be visited by all skill levels. Awesome spearfishing on the wreck too with plenty of fish to be had.

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See 3 more reviews by Andrew K for Key West
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Dove on the Vandenberg in May. The current was strong on the day of my dive and it was tough getting. I dove with South Point Divers and hired a guide as I anticipated that it could be a challenging dive. The guide was very helpful and took me and two others around a small portion of the ship. You... More

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See 5 more reviews by jbs713 for Key West
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Beautiful wreck must see. By far the highlight of my trip. The big radar dish is cool. Lots of swim throughs. The only down fall is your bottom time is only 20min on air give or take depending on depth and exertion not much more on diving. Definitely will be diving again.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

A great wreck dive, easy with manageable current, got some great photos and video. Ask the dive operator about limited bottom time, our dive was 35 minutes. Not long enough

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See 4 more reviews by Ben O for Key West
Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This wreck is a wonderful addition to the Keys diving scene. It is not to be missed! Use one of the many quality local dive shops to visit this unique piece of history.

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