Great diving center in Key Largo. We come every year and they do not disappoint. Everyone from the staff 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. read more

Top notch dive center. They are the best in Key Largo! Larry and Erika the owners are great. Max and Terry their guides and instructors are friendly, fun and very knowledgeable and helpful. They offer great gear in the shop, they only carry the best products. I highly recommend them. You will have fun and be in trusted hands! I dive them whenever I'm in the Keys! Amazing people and amazing dives. Simply the best! Keri read more

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My friend and I have been coming from Las Vegas for the last two years now and have done over 14 dives 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 read more

I've dove a lot and rarely need a guide even at new sites (I've found most guides in the past go too fast, are not that great and I don't enjoy diving in a group bigger than 4 people - basically I just have a better dive when it's me and my buddy). Given I was a solo diver on this trip I had no choice but to use the complimentary dive guides rainbow reef includes on their boats (nice perk as most boats charge 120$ to be guided). I lucked out huge and was placed in Jacks group! I've dove w RR in the past and most guides are good but I still had a better dive not being guided, that said I wasn't super excited to have a guide but Jack changed all that. His pre dive plan/talk was actually informative and valuable -what I had been use to when diving with liveaboard groups like all star. I feel most RR guides that I've had in the past don't really cover much and also go waaaay too fast/actually scare off most of the marine life. Jack changed all this! He was patient and taught a few people good dive etiquette with our group (so often as a five professional I want to help another guest but it's not my place and I'm always shocked the dm/instructor rarely address basic dive etiquette like/ "if I see something cool I'll point it out w my flashlight w a big circle then I'll move out of the way slowly, then each person in the group slowly come up and look and then move on so the next person can see it- if we do a good job of being slow and not making sudden movements the marine life will hang out so that everyone can get a chance to we some really cool stuff" I LOVED THAT JACK TOOK THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THIS to the rest of the divers who even though they'd been diving a little bit all seemed excited to be taught this - "oh that's a good idea" "I never thought about it like that" were many of the discussions I overheard later!!!!!!!!!! He also reminded them not to bang their tanks or use shakers as an aware diver will look at you within a minute or 2 so just wait if you see something cool rather than scare it off with a bunch of loud noise. Most divers need to be reminded of this type of dive etiquette so that everyone can see cool stuff without being on top of each other/scaring off marine life. I was paired with Jack for a Thursday night dive and saw some of the most unbelievable stuff even though I had done tht same dive over 6 times in the past month. It was such a great experience that when I found out he was working the next day too, I canceled my speigal dive to do shallow dives instead with Jack! Jack is really that good! I will be asking about his work schedule and try to dive with him or Bridgette (also fabulous) on my next trips with Rainbow Reef! Thank you again Jack! You're the best! read more

We had an excellent experience with Key Largo Dive Center. We went out with captain Larry for mini lobster season 2020. The boat is intimate with only six passengers/divers on at a time. We absolutely loved this. Other dive shops in the area will pack 30 or so divers on a boat and you feel like you're just lost amongst the crowd. The crew was very friendly and made it a point to talk to us and get to know us personally. The other divers on the boat were also very friendly. The six person limit makes fir a really great friendly and intimate dive. We would not hesitate to dive with them again and recommend them! read more

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Unprofessional service, bad experience. This place is horrible! I came here last year and had bad experience with their staff. I booked an appointment on TripAdvisor but when I came there they told me they did not have my information. After I showed them my booking confirmation they still did not help and insisted it was my problem. Without even an apology. read more

KT, Billie, Hames, Lauren, Pam and Lindsay made our after Thanksgiving trip an outstanding sucess. We brought two "to-be" certified divers, that KT guided through the online curriculum and arrange the schedule so they got all their training and check outs completed. The dive boat was clean and spacious. Our dives were outstanding. The resort fit our needs perfectly. We are looking forward to this being our annual destination. read more

The Key Largo Dive Center has helped me out more times than I can recall. Whether a last minute nut chase of some gear is required, or the perfect gift for an "aquaphile", this place has it all and at prices that are reasonable. A wide selection of items, friendly staff and convenient parking. Check out the Key Largo Dive Center. read more

Wowed! Larry, Erica, Max and Terry were amazing. Very friendly, EXTRA expertise and safe. 4 great dives. All the help you need and kind! Max pointed out so many interesting animals. We saw sea turtles, sharks, lots of fish on our dives to Molasses Key, Benwood Wreck and two more. They have so many trips I'd love to take but the Key diving here is awesome. read more

This is the best dive shop in Florida. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they know the best places to dive.

These guys are terrific. Shout out to Captain Larry, Erika, Max and Terry. All are terrific and very helpful. Fully stocked shop with dive gear for all your needs. There dive boat is super. It's in great condition with plenty of room for your gear. Boat is fast and comfortable. Plenty of shade. Key Largo is a must dive and KLDC is the place to go. read more

Key Largo DC's personally were all very professional and friendly. Their boat was also top notch. I'll definitely return to them. read more

We did a pool refresher course and went out on two dives with KLDC in early November and would highly recommend them! Our first point of contact was with Amber via email at the shop who quickly responded to our inquiries. She was able to schedule us for our refresher courses the following day and also assisted us with faulty second stage regulator replacements, which saved the rest of our dives. We also had the pleasure of meeting and diving with guide Max who was informative, personable, and really went out of his way to ensure that we all had a great experience. Thank you KLDC; we'll be back soon!!! read more

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We chose to dive here cause they said on the telephone they allow lion fish hunting as long as it wasn't on the protected reef. Also this place was very competitive in price (aka they beat everyone else's prices). Our dive was scheduled for a morning dive but we had to change the dive to the next day due to bad weather. We were called the day before and told by the dive shop that they were changing the dive to a deep wreck dive and then a reef dive. No problem we r both Advanced open water divers and we told the dive shop that. The dive shop told us they would see us tomorrow. When we went to check in we found out that since we hadn't done a deep dive in over a year and a half that we needed to have a guide go with us ($30 more per person). Then we were told that we had to use nitrox because the rest of the group was using nitrox ($14 charge). Lastly they said we now had to rent a dive computer for the nitrox ($10 charge). I had my own dive computer but it happened to have a dead battery (my fault). The dive operation was run very professionally and safely. I just through the extra charges ($54 per person) were kind of bs especially since they were not explained over the phone after the dive shop called and told us they were changing the dive. We weren't able to go lion fish hunting which I understand cause we were on the protected reef. I would dive here again, I just would make sure to tell future travelers to ask more specific questions about pricing when on the phone. The dive staff was great! read more

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Such great people. Great place to go and dive in the Florida keys just a short drive from Miami. Amazing crew and boat. read more

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After contacting several Kay Largo dive charters we decided to chartered a two tank afternoon dive here and was not disappointed. They had no problem with there being just 3 certified divers and two of us just snorkeling. The guys at the shop where extremely helpful with getting all our rental gear situated. It took about 40 minutes and we where all fitted and ready to meet the captain down at the dock. The captain and dive master were vary friendly and helped us load all our gear onto the boat. After getting the rundown of the boat and discussing our dive options we decided on Molasses Reef. We had a great dive. The dive master new the spot vary well and new where all the interesting finds where. We dove several spots in Islamorada that week but Molasses was our favorite. Definitely gonna use these guys again next year. read more

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Please avoid this place at all costs. The owner seems to have zero interests in continuing his business. We called 4 times because we wanted to plan for a trip later this year and no one answered. Then Larry finally answered the 5th time, but seemed to be in such a bad state that he won't even talk about any schedule in details and was rude enough to hang up our call!! Yes I understand this is a tough time for everyone but no, such service is absolutely not acceptable!! read more

It was such a bad experience . The owner Larry was so rude and unprofessional . We called and asked some questions about diving, but it sounds like he is totally a fresh hand and got the answers from google. If you want to save your life, DO NOT CHOOSE THIS ONE ! read more

We called Key Largo Dive Center on our way to the Keys hoping the would be able to get us in so close to Spring break. Fortunately for us they had an open slot. Our dive master Max was awesome. Larry the captain did an excellent job getting us out and back in comfort. These guys are very professional and fun to be around. Would highly recommend them. We had two great dives with several shark airings as well as lobster and a bunch of fish. read more

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My suggestion don't trust their online reservations. Very poor online reservation experience. Reserved a dive three weeks prior to diving on their Website which required my credit card. Called the dive shop the day before my dive and was told they weren't diving the next day because they didn't get enough divers. How I understand there is a minimum number of divers to send out a boat. The dive shop never even called to inform me there could have been a shortage of divers. When I called to confirm Amber couldn't find my reservation. After searching she found finally it. Amber did apologize for the mishap and sent me an email assuring me my credit card was not going to be charged. However, disappointed with the organization here. Could be concerning for future divers. Booked a next day dive at Quiesecence. read more

These guys did a great job. Professional, helpful, courteous. I was the third diver and didn't have a partner that day, which was totally cool because they had a dive guide - free of charge. They also had snacks available - free of charge - which was fantastic because I forgot mine. Great boat, great staff. Not your typical six pack, that is well, umm, a little cozy. Lots of room to move around. Two great dives off Molasses Reef for me. It was my first dive with them, and as a local to the area I have been to more than a couple dive joints. These guys were great! Also, if you mention you are in the military or that you work in public safety (Fire, LEO, EMS) they will give you 10% off. They don't ask - you have to ask them (not sure why, exactly). I love businesses that honor people that serve our communities :) read more

This is my 2nd time hiring their services! These people are extremely helpful! They would take their shirts off their back to lend a helping hand! My friend and I have rented equipment from this local dive shop twice and they never seize to amaze me! They are extremely knowledgeable and the owner has done a great job taking care of his fellow employees since they speak so highly of him! The guy at the front desk advised us on how to get to the dive sites on our own boat and to look for a certain buoy within the dive site for some extra surprises! like eel caves, tarpon, etc...! Great guy! read more

The service is poor. The people are not responding. I have been there once last summer. Trust me never go! It's a waste of money and time!!

I've wanted to learn to scuba dive since I was about 7. I'm in my early 40s now and finally had the chance on a trip to Key Largo. I started picking the shop I would train with by reading reviews from a number of sources. Once narrowed down to my top 5, I sent emails to the shops with some question regarding dates and a few things I wanted to clarify. Steve at Key Largo Dive Center was the first and only person to respond within 24 hours. He was also very prompt on a few follow up emails. I completed the online portion of my training, and once I was in Key Largo, made contact with the shop and worked out details on times for my pool and open water sessions. My instructor was Rick Murphy, aka Murphy, and later I was to learn also aka "The Black Manta". I was nervous, but right away Murphy put me at ease. He is authentic and down to earth, and a natural born teacher. He's friendly and personable at heart, but he knows how to get your attention and hold it. I can't recommend Murphy highly enough. The shop has plenty of items for sale, but they're not a huge retailer. Instead, they're focused on Scuba and they know how to do it right. The staff went out of their way to make sure my training was not only excellent but fun. We finished my open water dives at Molasses reef, and it was as incredible and beautiful as if always imagined. On top of everything? Their prices are among the most competitive of any in Key Largo. If you're training or just looking for a dive trip, you need to give them your first shot. read more

We went down for mini lobster season and went on dives both days. Captain George, Larry, Terry, and Max were all very personable. Our experience was awesome! Max recommended a great spot for lunch, Pinecrest Bakery. We loved that too. Can't wait for next year! read more

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We had a fantastic time diving with Key Largo Dive Center. This was our first family dive since our kids (ages 11 & 14) got their open water certification. We did four dives to Molasses Reef, Winch Hole, the Benwood, and French Reef. All were beautiful and neat to see! In addition, shop owner, Larry, was a wealth of information and took extra time to help my husband with his new dive computer. Divemasters, Max and Terry, and Captain George were awesome with our kids. They helped us feel comfortable, work out minor equipment issues, and were so complimentary of our girls' first "real" dives. We can't say enough great things about our experience, and look forward to booking future dives through Key Largo Dive Center. read more

My 10 year old son just got certified and he had the best time ever! Our dive master "Eli" was excellent! He was very patient and explained everything clearly. I love that they only take 6 divers Maximum so it was a very personalized experience. There were 2 other divers the first day and today we were the only ones. Everyone who works at this shop is so friendly and I highly recommend Key Largo Dive Center to anyone who wants to dive in Key Largo! read more

We had a fantastic time out on the water for our first snorkeling trip in the keys. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. This is a very relaxed and experienced group who provided great guidance on getting the best viewing experience. read more

I can't recommend KLDC enough. I did my first open water dive with Buddha and he is a great instructor with passion for his job. I recently did my second open water dive day in Honolulu and found myself wishing I had Buddha. At KLDC safety was paramount we briefed every maneuver beforehand and also discussed what psi we were comfortable with before surfacing. I'm realizing now not every place is like this and I feel as though I should highlight how good KLDC operates. I realize I'm comparing two different dive operations 5,000 miles apart, but just want to point out not all dive operations are the same quality. Had I not had such a great experience at KLDC I probably would have quit diving after this Honolulu experience. Anyways I did get signed off and look forward to diving with my buddies in Key Largo again. read more

I have been diving for 17 years. In the past I have always used a competior when diving in Key Largo but I decided to give these guys a try and I am glad I did. My son and I booked a two tank lobster dive for mini-season and I can assure you we will dive with them again. They showed a commitment to what I believe are the two most important aspects of a dive boat, safety and service. From the time I inquired about booking a dive to getting off the boat with my catch at the end they were friendly and responsive and made me feel like an appreciated customer rather than a head of cattle. The boat was spacious for the number of divers who were aboard and comfortable. I will definitely dive with them again. read more

My husband and I were in the Keys for a dive trip and I booked us on a 2-tank dive with KLDC over Labor Day weekend. They offer a free dive guide which is an incredible perk. The reefs are huge and there are a ton of other divers down there so it's easy to lose your boat (again, another reason the guide was a HUGE perk...we didn't lose our boat). The guide and the captain were friendly and helpful, and the prices were great. They only take a max of 6 divers which made for a personalized experience. I had us scheduled to dive with 3 different charters at 3 different locations (Islamorada, Key Largo, & Marathon). After our experience with Key Largo Dive Center, I canceled our other reservation and signed up with them for our 3rd dive day. Key Largo has the best diving and we will dive with them again and again. read more

This was our first time diving in Key Largo. But the one thing we didn't want was to be carted off to a reef, dunked under water with 30 other divers and brought back with a bad memory. This company was all about creating a personable one on one relationship. They only allowed 6 people on board and we only had 3. Me and my 2 sons. So it could not have been better. This is how a Dive charter should be. You would expect to pay a lot more for this type or adventure. But the cost was as good as anywhere else. There would be no reason to go anywhere else to Dive if Im in Key Largo. Thanks to all you at Key Largo Dive Center! read more

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Great dive shop and easy to work with! The two ladies who helped check us were fantastic and made it a breeze! the conditions were a little rough, but that is mother nature for you. The captain and dive guide did their best in helping us with our dive. read more

We really enjoyed diving at Key Largo Dive Center. When we arrived Nicole and Matty at the front desk were very helpful and accommodating, they helped us set up everything for our dive the next day. When we arrived for our dive trip to molasses reef the next day, the boat captain did an outstanding job and was helpful the entire trip. During our dive we saw tons of wildlife, rays, lobsters, barracudas, and an array of fish. Larry the owner was super friendly as well, he runs an A+ operation. We will be back for sure! read more

Great trip to the Duane with Buddha and John. Drove from Miami and had a great experience with KLDC. Thanks guys!

Was very pretty but 80% of the boat was throwing up and dying, the captain and first mate were not happy about it but what could they do.

best dive trip yet! the guides are so helpful, so much fun, we'll definitely be coming back!

If you want to dive in Key Largo: SHOP: THE ONLY ATOMIC DEALER/SERVICE CENTER IN KEY LARGO That's right Atomic Gearheads! Making sure our equipment is well taken care of is just a local drive away when you are in Key Largo! Whether you want to ship it to Key Largo Dive Center and have it serviced and ready for you by the time you arrive in the Keys, or if any equipment problem comes up on a dive, you can get it all done through the ONLY Atomic dealer in Key Largo! They also carry a vast array of other brands and their prices are worth a visit to check out! STAFF: The Staff welcomes you with a smile (Nicole) and the Owners have a hands on philosophy when it comes to running a first rate dive shop. Daniel Blezio was the Instructor whom I worked with, and was patient and knowledgable. I did my Solo Diver certification (self reliance) as well as finishing up, "going Pro", and I was in no better hands. He explained every step before I attempted it in the water and I repeated every skill until he was sure I had them down. Thank you Daniel, and I can't wait to dive with my pony bottle! BOAT: Three words; NO CATTLE BOATS! As divers, we know what's it like to be shoulder to shoulder, trying to put on gear when it's time to dive. Key Largo Dive Center refuses to pack in divers on their vessel. I got a feel that it was a private charter (see photo) as there were only 3 other divers on board! And their limit is just 6 divers! A pure joy to have all the space needed to make my dives comfortable and not be packed in like sardines, like you are in other dive shops/boats. CAPTAIN BOB: I have dove all over the world. I have never seen a Captain this "hands on" with us, divers! He was fun, informative and interacted with every diver on board! Usually, Captains, stay and prefer to be separate from divers. Captain Bob ensured all my needs were met and saw him spend time with each and every diver. BONUS: There is a Divemaster/Guide on every dive - you do not pay extra! And the Divemaster/Guide takes photos of...YOU! No longer do you have to worry about getting photos of yourself if you dive alone, or don't trust your dive buddy, lol! All of this is included in your 2 tank dives! This was my first time with Key Largo Dive Center, and it will not be my last. They seem to know and meet my expectations as a diver, where so many other dive shops do not. I will be back! read more

We just finished our 3rd 2 tank morning dive. It was fantastic. I wish I could give them more stars. We haven't been diving in 3 years and this was the perfect dive company to get back in with. SIX people on a boat. A dive master goes with you. Some companies have 24 on a boat and you pay extra for a dive master. Steve was an amazing Captain and Rick was a great guide. Our last day we went out with Joe and he was so patient. They really look for unusual things to show you, lobster, crab, eels, Rays and conchs in their shells. We saw little tiny crabs that looked like daddy long leg spiders. If you request they will take you where you want to go. For nice dives, not too deep; molasses reef, Benwood wreck, snapper ledge and pickles wreck. Give this dive shop a try. I really think you will be pleased. read more

Had a terrible experience. I have been diving for 12 years in Caribbean, Italy, SE Asia and never had an experience like this before. I had not been able to dive for 2 years, which I told the shop, and needed a refresher. I was rented broken gear and could not complete the dive and was not given a full refund. The only good thing I can say is that the boat captain John was very friendly and the small size, which is related to how much business they can get anyway, which was little as I called the day of and was told that they could "squeeze me in" but there were only two divers, myself and another. The dive guide mike, was on his cell phone texting. Both myself and the other diver rented gear. He did not help with our gear. We were also expected to move our gear in our own vehicles to the marina, which made for soaking wet gear in our cars. When we arrived to the marina he did not offer to help us unload, again on his phone, and did not offer to help us onto the boat. The boat was not attached to the dock and required a jump, which was hard with all the gear as I was not used to this. They provided us water. Mike did not do safety checks of our gear. He also did not want to help us assemble our gear. This was hard for the other dive who is newly certified and had not made more than ten dives. Mike tried to overweight us, he asked how much weight i usually dive with and said I could use more weight. I had a hard time with my buoyancy during the dive because of the overweight he insisted upon. He did not do a dive briefing. We did not know the name of our site or see a dive map or know about the depth of our dive and the time. There were no fish id cards. He did not talk to us about marine life safety and potential dangers such as fire coral or the lionfish. Mike lost his dive watch and also forgot to turn on his own air, asking the captain to turn it on for him. When we got into the water I found that my regulator was leaking and my mask was not sealed. I said to mike that I think there was something wrong with the air and my mask and he said it was fine. I went on the dive trusting the instructor. As I was equalizing in descent Mike pulled me down, the following day I had pain in my ears. The entire dive I had to clear my mask of water and the dive was cut short because of losing air. When we surfaced mike told me that I should bring my own mask if I am going to be a diver. I do have my own mask, but was not able to bring my gear on this trip. Regardless, this should not excuse faulty rental equipment. Mike had a spare regulator and switched that out for the second dive. He did not discuss this with me and acted like there was not a problem. In fact, he had my change over my gear to the second tank first and then changed out the regulator thinking I would not notice. Mike tried to have me switch my mask with the other diver as he had no extra masks on board. As she started the second dive she found too, that she could not dive with a mask that was leaking. I opted out of the second dive. The second diver had already descended and Mike said to me, where did she go? He did not realize she had went down and had lost her. On board were four snorkelers were were getting seasick, who Mike did not check in or offer any first aid. After Mike finished the second dive he said he was sorry. I said it was fine but I should expect a refund, he said that it was not up to him and proceeded to pack up and leave. As we had to bring our own gear back and drive ourselves,I went to the shop. Dorsey greeted me saying he heard I did not have a good time and that they usually don't give refunds but he would argue on my behalf. He was able to get half but he said he had closed the computers and it would be a hassle to open them up to refund me if I could come back tomorrow. In the morning the following day he called me and told me that I would be refunded less. I reminded him of the rate he had told me the day before and he retorted that that was before taxes. Minutes later he called and said the original agreed upon amount, without apology about his mistake. Then they tried to get me come and dive with them the next day and offered me a job working there as a dive master. I said I do not have dive master certification and they said that would be okay. I would never work for a place who did not value their customers. I understand that equipment can break, however, I believe it is important to value your customers and treat us as humans and not piggy banks. read more