USS Spiegel Grove

Best time to dive

January to December; June to November

What you might see

• BarracudaReliably seen
• Eagle rayPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no

Safety notes

Significant depth (decompression/narcosis risk), current, entanglement hazards, complex interior with known diver fatalities from unsupervised penetration - hull entry restricted to properly wreck-trained divers; ship is 510ft long so most divers need two dives to see the exterior fully

Permits & fees

No fee for FKNMS mooring buoys; no diver permit required; standard operator advanced-wreck trip fees apply

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Key Largo