So let me help clear up for our dive shop,
Conch Republic Divers, what we require to do the wrecks, which we do all 5 wrecks in the upper keys Spiegel, Benwood, Duane, Bibb and Eagle.
If you are AOW then you're good to go, but if you are OW then you have three options.
(1) Show me a log book where you've dove 3 times below 80' in the last 6 months
(2) Hire a guide for the wrecks....except the Benwood as it's not that deep.
(3) You can always get your AOW which usually will cost about the same as doing the 5 dives needed for AOW
It boils down to insurance requirements and we pay a lot for insurance so I have to listen to them.
We have the same policy as most other shops in the keys about diving in general. No matter if your AOW or Divemaster, if it's been longer than 12 months since your last dive we require a guide on your first dive. If it's been longer than 24 months then we require a refresher.
Reservations are always recommended and can be booked
Here CRD Online Calendar which will save you some money.
If anymore questions please email us at
dive@conchrepublicdivers.com or call us at (305) 852-1655
Good Diving,
Capt Gary