Christ of the Abyss • Sunday, July 17
Christ of the Abyss is a submerged bronze statue of Jesus Christ by Guido Galletti. The original was placed off the Italian Riviera in 1954. Additional copies of the statue were placed off Greneda in 1961 and Key Largo in 1962. We will also be making a second dive on the City of Washington.
The Site
Located just 80 minutes from the store, Key Largo enjoys the distinction of being the first thing you come to when driving through the Keys. Besides diving, Key Largo offers a wide variety of shops, dining and entertainment.
The Diving
The reefs of the upper Keys are shallow — typically 40 feet or less. This makes this trip perfect for new divers as well as photographers. You’ll typically see a variety of fish and other aquatic creatures, as well as beautiful stands of elkhorn and staghorn coral.
The statue is located in approximately 25 feet of water near Dry Rocks, approximately six miles east of Key Largo. This falls within the National Marine Sanctuary, just outside of John Pennekamp State Park. The statue weighs more than 400 pounds. The concrete base to which it is attached weighs approximately nine tons.
Data and Times
The trip date is Sunday, July 17. The boat leaves the dock at 12:30 pm and returns at 5:00 pm. This means you can drive down in the morning and return the same evening. Drive time from the shop is approximately one hour and 40 minutes. You need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
How much?
- This two-tank boat trip is $89.95 if you have all your own gear.
- We also have a package that includes any and all rental gear you may need. It’s $124.95.
Space is limited. Call (954) 792-4977 to claim your spot before someone else does.
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
- $89.95 for a two-tank boat dive
- $124.95 with equipment
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
…and don’t forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Learn more or reserve space
Use this form to send us a question about this specific trip. You can also use this form to let us know you are interested in joining us and how many people will be in your group — just be aware that reservations are not considered firm until we receive paymentt.