We all love Captain Slate! Diving with Slate his Crew is not your average experience! Book into the…read moreCreature Feature to see what made Captain Slate famous! He's a dive legend for sure! Slate's can take you to all the good spots in the upper Keys. They have excellent knowledge and can get you to all the wrecks and the hidden gems. they've been operating for almost 50 years and have hard earned experience under their belts! Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures is truly a Florida Institution. Don't miss the opportunity to dive with the best in the Keys!

These guys are clowns. Unprofessional. signed up to dive. Arrived at dock, I was the only one…read morethere. no crew, no diving. these bozos were to lazy to call, text or email me. don't dive with these jerks

Great diving center in Key Largo. We come every year and they do not disappoint. Everyone from the…read morestaff to the captain run an excellent operation. Scheduled dives run as planned, everything is ready to go with no delays. The dive shop has the latest gear and took a specialty course last year and it was great. Thanks again Key Largo staff, we will see you next year.

My friend and I have been coming from Las Vegas for the last two years now and have done over 14…read moredives with them in two years, You could not ask for a more friendly, interactive group of people, the front office help smiling friendly and knowledgeable, Larry the boat captain, outstanding knows how to pick good sites and runs a clean well maintained ship, max and Ryan very good guides underwater. And to the newest member of the crew sage wonderful bubbly attitude, friendly and willing to help can tell she will only make this dive shop better than it already is. Thanks again can't wait to see you guys next year

My family just finished our open water dive certification with Jayme H. At CRD and had an amazing…read moreexperience! Jayme is an excellent teacher, so fun and easy to get along with! She's honestly treated us like family! She gave us tons of tips and tricks to make things as easy as possible. Very knowledgeable about our dive spots and found lots of sea creatures for us to see. She even braided my daughters hair prior to diving because she know how tangled curly hair can get in the salt water. We would highly recommend CRD for your open water certification and recommend Jayme even more!!!!! We will be bringing ing our oldest son back for his certification when he is ready!!!

Fantastic Personalized Experience with a Woman-Owned Business! Highly Recommend!…read more Our family had an unforgettable dive experience with Conch Republic Diving on Christmas Eve afternoon. We booked the dive with only about an hour's notice, and they truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. The team arranged for a private boat just for our group, which included my wife, three sons, my mother-in-law, and myself. We were taken out to two amazing dive sites--Betty's and Davy Crocker--which were absolutely breathtaking. We saw incredible wildlife, including green moray eels, dozens of nurse sharks, and schools of reef fish so big we had to swim through them. The dive sites were gorgeous, and the underwater scenery was just stunning. Our dive guide, Will, was excellent. He did a fantastic job handling our group, which included both my two younger sons who are still new to open water diving, as well as my mother-in-law who is also a beginner. Will made sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and having a great time, adjusting to our varying skill levels with ease. Ashley, the first mate and owner of the company, was super friendly, bubbly, and passionate about what she does. As a woman-owned small business, you can feel the level of care and attention to detail in everything they do. Ashley's dedication to providing a top-tier experience really stood out, and it made the whole trip feel more personal. She made sure to include thoughtful touches that went beyond just the diving. The boats are state-of-the-art and updated, with warm water showers to rinse off after the dive, which was a nice luxury. They also provide reef-safe sunscreen to help protect the environment, which we really appreciated. One especially thoughtful touch was the leave-in conditioner for long hair--a small but impactful detail that made a big difference for us and left us all feeling a little better than they found us. Captain Greg was very confident and clearly experienced, which made us feel safe and secure the whole time. On top of the amazing diving experience, they have a fantastic selection of merch--fun, serious, and even a bit goofy! It was a nice touch, and we ended up buying some fun souvenirs. What really stood out to us, though, was the level of personalized service. Conch Republic Diving seems focused on making each trip unique and enjoyable, which really sets them apart from some of the larger companies around. They truly care about their guests and it shows in every aspect of their service. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better diving trip, and we highly recommend Conch Republic Diving for anyone looking for a more personal, top-quality dive experience with a business that truly loves what they do. We'll definitely be diving with them again on our next trip!

Took open water dive cert here and had a blast. Every staff member I interacted with was kind,…read morehelpful, passionate, and safety-conscious. I do wish they were better about inspecting their rental equipment. My OWD class saw a few non-safety-critical equipment issues like a mildly leaky BCD and torn wetsuits.

I have been going to the Florida Keys to go diving for over 10 years now and I have to say I have…read moreconverted from Rainbow reef to Islamorada Dive Center because the service is much friendlier, more accommodating, and the communication is so easy and straightforward. Keira is a pleasure to book with and work with to plan dive trips and she goes out of her way to make sure everyone has a pleasurable dive experience. Captain Jason is very safety forward and makes sure everyone gets on and off the boat securely. He is also so fun and always a pleasure to be on his boat. The instructors we dove with, KA, Tomos and Sonia were super patient and understanding of our different levels of experience. When we wanted to branch out and try new things like lobstering, they were very accommodating, and everyone was willing to work with us to be successful. I love that unlike at places in Key Largo such as Rainbow reef you can actually lobster and Spearfish with Islamorada, but they actually make sure you do it in a safe and responsible way which I really appreciate. I will definitely look forward to diving with this team again!

Really friendly people. Nice ride out. It was a bit windy so we didn't get to go as far out as we…read morehad hoped. But we got to see some nice coral and fish.

Our tour on August 2, 2025 with Sundiver Snorkel Tours was incredible! Captain Joe and mates (Auna…read moreand Hope) provided the best experience for myself (an experienced snorkeler) and my 25-year-old son (a newbie). I have been on other snorkel tours before, and Sundiver with this crew is the best. They attended well to passengers (approximately 30 of us) and took the time to explain the hows and whys to my son. The conditions were optimal, the underwater snorkeling adventure was breathtaking (my son is now all about snorkeling and because the experience was so amazing, we are going to try diving next). When we asked Captain Joe some questions at the end of the tour, he spent quality time explaining to my son how it is living and working in Key Largo and also about the available diving internships in the area. The ocean water was a very clear, pristine blue. We are very glad we chose the Christ of the Abyss tour - it was amazing - see pictures below. We will definitely return to the area and take this particular tour again!

I live in California and have wanted to go lion fish hunting for a few years. In planning for this…read moretrip I did a lot of online research and talked to many dive shops in Florida. Forever Young kept coming up in my online searches and conversations. When I talked to Captain Tony he came across as extremely knowledgeable and incredibly honest. The morning of my trip I met Captain Rob and Guide Luke at the Forever Young dock. They knew I wanted to go after Lion Fish. They are two consummate professionals that were 100% focused on making sure I had a great day. I confessed to them, I had never used a spear gun or a sling spear. Luke was not phased. While Rob prepared the boat, Luke grabbed a sling spear and gave me an impromptu lesson on how to use it. As we got underway, it became obvious to me these two guys knew the waters in the keys. We made three dives at three different spots. Each dive just blew my mind. Secretly I wanted to get two Lion Fish.... As we approached the bottom on the first dive we came upon six or eight of them bunched together. Five minutes into the first dive, my bucket list was fulfilled. We filled the Zookeeper during each dive. It was surreal. My wife, children, and friends knew the day I was going out with the Forever Young team. As we came back in, I started getting texts..... How did it go ? Did you shoot any ? Did you have fun ? I fired off texts with pictures of the 35+ Lion Fish Luke helped me find and shoot. Everyone was excited. It was a great day. I have never been to Florida before this trip. I don't know anyone in Florida. I knew if this adventure was going to be successful, I would need to go with the best... people who were skilled and knew the waters. These guys are the best. These two guys helped me have the trip of a lifetime.

My kids just LOVED Captain Tony and his team. They were really great with all of the kids-…read morehands-on, patient, energetic, professional, and fun. Thank you for taking all the kids out and especially for giving my two kids such a fun time!

Under the sea is a great retreat from the daily grind. I was Padi certified earlier this year and…read morewe all took a big group trip to the Keys. I experienced my first ocean dive through the Florida Keys Dive Center and thanks to them, my "mermaid experience" was even better than I imagined. We had a fantastic and knowledgeable captain and guides who took us to the best reefs! We saw gorgeous coral, a few nurse sharks and other small sharks, several rays and the ever elusive moray eel. The cost was around $80 per dive, not including tips. Tip your captain and crew please! They're deserving of it, I promise. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend giving them a call if you're looking to dive in the Florida Keys.

Shout out to the IDC, the Florida Keys Dive Center in Tavernier, and most of all, instuctor Doug…read moreHyland for getting me my basic open water certification this week. These organizations are top knotch. I look forward to advancing in my scuba education with the help of these folks. Thanks again, people. You should be proud of the services you provide. C. Evans

The Rainbow Reef Dive Center was such a great experience! My fiance and I are Open Water Divers and…read morewe wanted to dive the Florida Keys on May 2024. We booked the morning and afternoon dive (total of 4 dives/sites) and we enjoyed the experience. The boat and dive guides were very friendly. We checked in then we got our rental gears. Before we left the dock, the dive guides were able to help us set up our gear (we are beginner divers and, sometimes, you just need to double check if your gear is correctly set up). We went to the Eagle Raw Alley, JJ's Cave, Minnow's Cave, and Christ of the Abyss. We saw a lot of creatures like lobster, hammer head shark, nurse shark, different fishes, stingray, crab, Christ of the Abyss, parrot fish, and tube sponge. Highly recommend this location for your next dive!

Horrible customer service!…read more My husband and I walked I into the shop 3 times and ended up walking out 3 times disappointed with the customer service. The staff, behind the counter, was extermely unhelpful and we both got the feeling they just wanted us to leave the shop so they don't have to deal with another tourist. We are both experienced divers, just asking to book a dive, but ultimately we decided we would rather give our money to another dive shop in the area that made us feel welcome. I strongly suggest looking for a different dive shop.

Crew was all about safety first and super helpful with equipment, questions, comfort. Really great…read morepeople and a fun time! Shout out to Emily, Dave, Anthony and Casey! Chill and safe - can't ask for more!

Love this dive center. We've been out with them on 6 different dives and everytime I was very happy…read morewith their professionalism and attention to safety. I've had horrible experiences other places so taking people's safety seriously is extremely important to me

Did a 2 tank dive Saturday June 13th and another 2 tank dive Sunday June 14th. Everyone at the shop…read morewas very nice, crew was great, and guide was awesome as well. We saw a large sea turtle and was my first time seeing a manta ray which I hear is rare. Would def dive again!

This is my favorite dive shop in the keys! Michael, Wolfman, George, and Emma are just incredible!…read moreTheir motto is "No stress diving" and it really is! They're always smiling, always eager to help, and always relaxed (but professional)! They will do as much or as little as you wish to have a good dive. They aren't one of the big names in town, but they will make sure you have a great day on the water. One of the biggest benefits of a small operator (10 pax boat) is that they can go to more unique dive sites than the big passenger ships. They also can cater the site more to the level of divers on the ship and adapt as conditions change. They're also a Blue Star operator, meaning they practice the very best, safest, ecologically-sound boating practices​ that keep our amazing coral reefs safe. They are located inside the infamous Key Largo Undersea Park with Jules Undersea Lodge and Marine Lab in it. They share a dock/marina and take their 2 boats out from here. I did some work dive training with them and more recently did a Dive Against Debris certification through them (and free dive!). Both experiences were awesome and I would highly recommend Island Ventures for your Key Largo diving and snorkeling! Their shop shares facilities with Marine Lab, including clean showers and bathrooms to change in. There's also a dunk tank for your gear after and a wheelbarrow to get your gear from parking over to their dock. Come dive with Island Ventures and have the time of your life!