

Best for advanced divers, 6-29m, boat entry, strong current.
The Cayman Salvager is a 187-foot shipwreck located 11 kilometres off Key West. Originally built in 1936 as a U.S. Army mine layer, the vessel was sunk as an artificial reef in the 1980s. The wreck sits at depths ranging from 6 to 29 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. This site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, potential for nitrogen narcosis, and overhead environments. Boat access is required to reach the site, where visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Divers should be aware of hazards including boat traffic, decompression requirements, entanglement risks, and the presence of stonefish.
24.45350, -81.76633
Carry a knife and a flashlight to manage potential entanglement risks and visibility in darker areas of the wreck.
Accessible by boat from Key West.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-29m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, strong currents, and overhead environment.
The depth ranges from 6 to 29 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, the site is located 11,265 metres from shore and requires boat access.
Divers should be cautious of strong currents, boat traffic, entanglement risks, decompression requirements, and the presence of stonefish.
Diving at Cayman Salvager in Key West requires the following certifications: Advanced, Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Cayman Salvager in Key West. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cayman Salvager in Key West. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Cayman Salvager in Key West are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cayman Salvager in Key West can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Cayman Salvager in Key West typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.