My fiancé and I booked online with Lost Reef Adventures for our first ocean dives. We were certified back in October in a fresh water quarry. The day we went, the waves were pretty choppy. I got in the water and panicked. Kelly, our guide, expertly made sure I got back to the boat. Spencer, our dive master, helped me up and reassured me the whole time. I got to spend the next couple hours hanging out with Spencer and robin (the captain), which honestly, was a great time. What I loved is how committed they were to safety, and also making me feel valid in my decision to abort the dives. My partner successfully completed two dives and had a fantastic experience with Kelly guiding him. If/when we're back in key west again for diving, we will definitely book with Lost Reef again!! read more

Lost Reef Adventures...the worst dive shop that I have encountered in 30 years of scuba diving. The negatives: The owner, Nick, was extremely unfriendly to the point of being hostile. He had a serious attitude problem and had no idea what the concept of "customer service" meant. He just stares at you, waiting for you to say something...it's really creepy. After telling us to show up at 7:00 for the morning dives, no one from the shop bothered to show up until 7:45. The crew was only okay. The dive master acted like this was an annoyance to be taking us out on a dive...like he just wanted to get this over and done with. He just swam around for 45 minutes until it was time to re-board. The boat pilot told us, "We're not leaving the dock until you get your gear ready." There was one guy (with a mullet and ear rings) that was pretty cool and very helpful. The equipment was fair, but had some issues. The first tank that I hooked up to only had 1200 psi, turns out that 1/4 of the tanks onboard had previously been used and not removed or refilled. The fact that they all had the rubber covers on the valve (indicating a fresh tank) made it very confusing as to which tank to use. My dive buddy's regulator was inoperable. The dives were fair at best. I guess Key West really isn't that great for sea life when compared to the USVI or Belize, buy the dive master didn't even bother to point out sea life. EVERY dive I've been on in 30 years had a dive master that took pride in his/her job and did their best to point out - things to see - during the dive. I told the travel office on the base at Sigsbee not to recommend them. There are vastly superior shops like Southpoint Divers and Captain's Corner that will give you a much more pleasant experience. I dove with Southpoint on all of my subsequent dives in Key West. The positives: The boat was great - lotsa space for everyone, safety equipment was plentiful, and the safety briefing was well done. As I mentioned before, one of the crew (lives in Roatan, Honduras and was visiting his daughter) was very helpful but unfortunately, he was the exception. The BCDs, masks, and fins were fine. There's not really anything else positive that came out of my experiences. Do yourself a favor and use one of the other dive shops in Key West. read more

Dave was an awesome master diver for our group, we were snorkeling and diving, he ensured we were all thinking safety first. We went to two reefs and they were both great though the second reef was awesome! None of my phone pics turned out or I'd have them on here. He does have a military discount so be sure to ask. read more

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I was looking for a dive shop that could accommodate a snorkeler and diver. I found this one. Sadly, I soon found out they don't provide guides. I got paired with someone I had to keep an eye on so I didn't feel like I got to really do what I normally do. I guess I'm glad I got in the water, but it was more stressful than enjoyable. read more

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Nick, Jenny, Dave, Stormie, and Chris are all great people, in addition to also being knowledgable, safety-focused divers, and gracious hosts. We were here for a month during the boat races of November. With weather and vacation plans changing by the day the shop was very helpful and flexible with our schedule. They were undoubtably focused on ensuring that my wife and I felt well taken care of. Can't say enough positive about this staff and our extended interaction with them over the length of our stay. The boat is showing its age, and the fumes can get stinky, but it does the job. It's the people that make this dive op tick. A hearty recommendation for Vandenberg diving. read more

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Great people. Friendly and very helpful. Very knowledgeable and professional. Would recommend them for novice to experienced divers.

We made it. After challenges with Covid and weather lost reef and Holly saw me and my 15 year old son thru the program to get certified. Great team and extremely flexible. Thank you. read more

Great people and divers. Very helpful and informative on the area. No complaints here and will be back. Also, right next door to the best happy hour in Key West per the locals. $6 mojitos, margaritas and rum runners plus 1/2 off all the apps (full size apps too :) @ The Boathouse!) read more

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We did the Discover Scuba course. I'd never been sucba diving before and was honestly pretty nervous leading up to the day but our instructor and guide, Dave, was amazing! We spent the first half of the day learning material and then practicing in a pool and then the fun began! By the time we did the actual dives I was totally comfortable. We saw so many different fish, reef sharks, a few different huge rays. I felt like I was in Finding Nemo! Would recommend this place to everyone! Ask for Dave as well! read more

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I stopped in there today just to get some information about my dive master refreshing course. Cory was so nice and so informative that it has convinced me to go back in as a dive master here in Key West. She was very patient, I had some great ideas for the future and some really good information on the new style equipment. I am looking forward to getting back in the water and I think of all the places down on the Key West bight this is the one for me! read more

Top Notch dive outfit. Captain and 3 DM/ instructors on the boat. Very knowledgeable, Very easy going. I will only dive with this business while in the Keys. read more

Complete my advance open with LRA. Super instructor Sade. Learned and saw lots. 3 dive trips over 3 days including deep, wreak, Nav, eco, buoyancy. read more

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Perfect conditions, helpful/knowledgeable, and fun crew. Took a 4 hour trip, 2 hours of snorkel/diving, and an easy boat ride. Easy to sign up and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

We had an amazing time!! A big thank you to Harley Hunt, our boat captain for the amazing rides to the reefs. If you are new to scuba diving, I definitely recommend signing up with discover for scuba dive course. I had Dan Down as my instructor. Dan is extremely knowledgeable, professional and well experienced. Highly recommended. read more

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We had a blast on our morning boat excursion! Captain Harley and his team of Dave and Jeff showed us a great time! We saw amazing fish and were only snorkeling. Absolutely recommend to other visitors! read more

Even with a packed boat, the captain and crew were excellent. Couldn't have had a more pleasurable experience. Knowledgeable, safe, funny and very attentive to everyone's needs. Captain Harley and crew, great job. Will be back! read more

If you're looking for a place to dive and have a safe and unforgettable experience, look no further. These folks are the real deal. Not only are they professional, but also they go above and beyond to insure a great experience for their customers. I visited Key West with friends last week for my first dives in the area. On my first reef dive, we descended upon Maker 32 and I used my brand new GoPro rig to capture my favorite moments. On my swim back to the boat, my GoPro somehow disconnected from my set up. I didn't notice until I was to the boat and I was crushed. Two days later, I get a call from Lost Reef. Another diver FOUND MY GOPRO, and the same instructor who was on our boat two days before, Dave, secured it for me. I was elated, and I cannot describe what this meant to me. The Lost Reef team made sure I had my camera back in time for me next dive. read more

What a great experience getting PADI dive certified! Our instructor was Dan and he was incredibly helpful getting my wife and I comfortable. Capt Harley and Dive Master Stormy were both helpful and vigilant to make sure everyone stayed safe. Couldn't have imagined a better experience and we look forward to learning more with Lost Reef read more

100% recommend. Stormy's crew was great. They take you to a couple of awesome sites to jump in. Over all a great experience! Thanks again

I had an wonderful dive instructor and the whole experience was just amazing! All of the staff are helpful and just the best. I highly recommend. read more

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First off, I am an experienced diver, and have dove with many dive shops around the world. I dove four days, back to back, for a total of eight dives. Four were on the Vandenberg. If you do visit the beautiful Vandenberg, understand that this is an advanced dive due to depth and the possibility of a current. Complaints that I read below: "There were no snack during the surface interval." So? Is this a restaurant or a dive shop? Bring some Gatorade or a can of soup. "They didn't explain things very well." You have to listen during the briefing. They run through it. If you can't hear, ask. "They don't send a dive master down with you to dive." I prefer greater freedom during my dive. If you need someone to dive with you, ASK and work it out with them. As always, listen to the briefing. Go over your buddy's equipment, so you know where things like his low pressure inflator, weight releases, and alternate air are. PUT together a dive plan based on your diving skills, Especially on the Vandenberg. read more

Loved our experience with Lost Reef!! We had 6 divers, and recieved a personalized experience on a great dive boat!! Hunter, dive master and Robin, captain and dive support assistant dude, were both excellent!! They each made sure we were comfortable, gear was assembled by us properly, and offered additional information and local knowledge when we asked!! Will definately book through this company again, and would reccomend while in key west!! Bonus- dive sites were not a long ride from marina, great visibility, and lots of aquatic life to see while submerged! Negitive- wish the shop had a little more gear, as I broken my split fins the day before on a different dive... but totally not a deal breaker! Thanks hunter, Robyn, and lost reeef!! Such a great experience and family memory!! read more

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Lost Reef adventures was great for my children to get certified. They both completed the online/classroom and pool check offs but were in need of their final open water dives. The dive master was very patient with them. My husband and I were able to go on the 4 dives with them over a 2 day period while they were in training with their dive master. They processed my children's new Padi cards and we were well on our way to more additional dives once they were certified. I would recommend this shop. they also had the right gear to purchase. read more

Great staff and comfortable boat. Not too crowded. We dive sand and rock reef and had a great dive. -Sam read more

My husband and I tried our hand at SCUBA diving. I've been once before YEARS ago. My husband was a newbie. I don't remember the resort instruction being as involved when I went 18 years ago. Our instructor Travis was patient and calm and had tons and tons of experience. If it's your first time, ask for him. You won't regret it. My husband probably would have been done in the first hour if it wasn't for him. I can't speak highly enough of the way he handled the two rookies he dealt with today :). Then there was the rest of the crew. Calm. Experienced. Kind. Funny. What an amazing experience. We are very grateful that we took the time and money to enjoy this experience with this company and with the kind men (emphasis on Travis) that we shared our vacation with. read more

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Enjoyed a great snorkeling trip with Lost Reef". Captain Harley and Dive Master Mike were super! Personal attention. Had a great experience. read more

Smaller boat which means more personal attention. They called ahead to allow us the option to cancel since the weather wouldn't permit us to go to the Atlantic side; but we opted to go anyhow and had a great time on the Gulf side. Very friendly, easy going afternoon. read more

Went down to the keys for a few days to get in some time on the Vandenberg, Joe's Tug and some fish spotting. The shop offered a very reasonable rate for a 3 pack (2-tanks per set). Pro-shop was sufficiently stocked for your needs (no hoodies though, boo :)) Our captain and crew were all very knowledgeable; and adhered to all the normal safety provisions. Boat was clean, tidy, with a sea head that included a shower (which was a nice touch). Like every dive shop in the Keys it's bring your own snacks. Don't expect fresh fruit between dives. Unlike the dive shops "Up North" like Key Largo, Isla Marada, etc... In water guides were extra and many people brought their own. This was a first for me. It was interesting. Fortunately the reefs, and Joe's tug didn't need them, but definitely consider one for the Vandenberg, it takes an "Okay" dive to extraordinary. They did let us dive our skill levels, so when we were down on the wrecks, it wasn't as "You have X minutes from the time you hit the water." Which is VERY important when you have divers of different skill levels. Deck hand and captain got everyone in and out of the water safely, quickly, and efficiently. They handled our one panicked diver with complete calm. Ultimately, this is a great shop, I'd definitely recommend them. read more

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Dove with lost reef on two trips, one to Vandenberg rec five and the other is the rec dive and reef. The crew, captain, and Dave masters are very accommodating and made it just a perfect trip. High marks on customer service and making everybody feel welcome. read more

We had such a great time diving with the folks at Lost Reef. My boyfriend isn't certified, so he did the discovery scuba course, and I did the refresher course in the morning of our dive. We were staying at the Perry Hotel, which was perfect because Lost Reef teaches the scuba skills at the Perry Hotel in the morning and brings all the gear you need. Sage, our instructor, was very calm and explained scuba diving skills in a step-by-step manner that was very reassuring and took away any concerns about diving. She took the time to make sure we understood everything before the next step. My boyfriend felt ready and reassured going into our afternoon dives. For the dives, sometimes there's an option to leave on Lost Reef's boat from the Perry. This time, we had time for lunch and met Sage at Lost Reef's dive shop downtown. It was easy to grab our hotel's shuttle and walk a short distance to their shop. Sage, the two Mikes, and Jay (captain) were fun to be around on the trip out to the two reefs. Saw some awesome fish, spiny lobster, and more. Lost Reef is great! read more

We had a great time. Hired a guide i highly recommend that. Ours was Jeff and Mae. Both excellent very helpful and saw things we would have missed without them. read more

Money well spent! Wonderful trip and friendly service. Both captain Harley and Stormie were very attentive and helpful! They were more than happy to answer questions and were very watchful. Had a wonderful time and I'd definitely go back out with them! read more

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My friend and I recently rented SCUBA equipment from Lost Reef. The gentleman working behind the counter was unfriendly and unhelpful. He rented out a tank which didn't work and when we told him about it after returning the equipment he just shrugged his shoulders and said "oh well." This cost us a dive, which was really disappointing. Furthermore, the BCDs were really aged and one of the octopuses had a slow leak. This place seems like a tourist trap, spend your money elsewhere! read more

This place was amazing! My boyfriend and I went snorkeling at 9 am and had the best time. It was a nice small group, which was perfect. It felt like we were out with our friends. Shaina and Captain Mike were so helpful and offered lots of tips and suggestions to make our trip great. We saw several large sharks, some kind of ray (think Mr. Ray from Nemo), a turtle, and of course schools and schools of beautiful fish. We have been hoping to get scuba certified and after our amazing experience, will definitely be going to Lost Reef for that as well. Thanks Shaina and Capt Mike! read more

This review is for Lost Reef, the fantastically helpful and organized scuba shop that escorted me to the deep (not really) and wild underworlds of the sea. I'll tell you who was NOT lost: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Epinephelus_malabaricus.jpg ^^That handsome fella.^^^Here I am, swimming along (read: flailing because finding your proper buoyancy in a bikini is no joke) and THAT guy comes up around a reef with his big ol' mouth out and I was SCARED. I attempted to hide from him by flattening myself against the white sands (I guess I was better at being not so buoyant than I thought) because I forgot he doesn't give an eff about me, he's actually just looking for little fishies to stuff in his piehole. Also, I was an idiot. Grouper aside, Lost Reef did an excellent job of organizing everyone, making sure everyone felt comfortable whether they were snorkling or diving. The reefs were about 20 minutes offshore and while a little crowded on the boat, the divemasters did a great job of helping everyone get ready and answer questions. They described the dive well, what areas to aim for, and even switched out our tanks for our second dive. Also a positive note worth mentioning- the gear. Each kit looked and felt new with great masks, smooth breathing regulators and non-rubbing fins. This was my very first tropical dive after being trained in 50 degree waters and I was nervous how it would go given the radically different water temps (I could live in 83 degree water, seriously) and without a thick wetsuit- Lost Reef was extremely accommodating for divers of all levels. I thought about diving outside of Marathon, but Im extremely happy with diving with Lost Reef out of Key West. Pro tip: Grab a high-octane cuban coffee across the parking lot with a big sandwich to fuel up prior to a couple of fantastic dives with Lost Reef. read more

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First time in Key West and hadn't been diving for 1 year. My 3 sons and I were greeted and checked in with a friendly smile and she assisted us in getting all of our necessary gear including fitting my 13 y/o son with his own mask with great attention to detail and patience. We paid extra for a Dive Guide which was worth every penny!! Dive Guide, Dave, a Navy Veteran, was awesome and extremely helpful! The two dives were beautiful and the water was very warm. We left with another awesome dive in our log books and unforgettable memories of Key West . Thank you Lost Reef!! read more

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Wish they would have told us how waves were that day! Most of us got in and back out because of this

An amazing two tank dive with the nicest crew! Highly recommend especially if you're visiting. They make it super easy! Thanks for a fun time! read more

I did a morning dive to the Vandenberg one Saturday and then did an afternoon dive to the reef with them. They had great customer service when I called to book a few weeks in advance and I didn't even have to put money down in advance. I had two friends do a discover scuba lesson, which was reasonable at $169/person for the pool lesson and then for a 2 tank reef dive. The price for a 2 tank dive is great at $70, but the gear rental is a little bit expensive, I think $45 in total. Because two of my friends were only Open Water Certified we had to pay $75 extra for the Vandy dive, but it was definitely worth the money as our guide Dave showed us a lot of the cool parts of the boat and had great swim throughs the Vandy. Our first stop at the reef had terrible visibility and a strong current. It was easily one of the worst dives I've done, but they managed to salvage the day by sending us to another reef further away where there was great coral reef. Overall, I was really happy with my experience and the customer service of this dive shop. read more

My family and I are still relatively new to the scuba scene. I booked two-two tank dives two days apart a little over 1.5 months prior to the trip. This also included my 12 year old son's final 3 & 4 dive for certification. We came into the shop the day prior to ensure that everything was on track. All three of us tried on our rental gear and the young lady at the counter checked our dive logs to ensure our certifications. At this time, we informed her that we would meet them at the dock and did not need to come to the shop to be picked up, either day. We were provided a map and the lady asked me again to clarify if my wife and I needed a separate dive master as a guide, to which I replied yes, as we did not want to make our son nervous with his certification dives. We provided her our OTS masks as agreed upon with the gentleman I initial spoke with and from there, it all went down hill. We arrived at the parking area about 10 minutes prior to the recommended time to find out the map that was drawn for us was incorrect. When my wife contacted the shop for clarification, she was spoken to by a man that seemed upset that they had waited for us at the shop, even though we made it clear we did not need a ride. We made it to the boat and later would find out that they forgot our OTS guardian masks that were brought to the shop the day prior to hook up to the Octos. The Captain asked if we could use regular masks, but was told no, because we paid a lot of money for these masks and planned to use them. Our son was approached by Hunter, his dive master, who took him aside and talked to him about his final dives and what to expect; however, he did seem a bit upset that we did not have a referral form with us. To be fair, we were informed of this both on the phone and in the email; however, our dive shop in Colorado, A1 Scuba, stated on three occasions that the book serves as the referral form now. After getting on the boat and receiving our briefing, we departed to the first dive site; however, it wasn't until the boat's mate informed all divers to put their gear together did we realize they neglected to have our guide there. We were able to hook up our gear as required, but at this point my wife and I were a bit upset that they never even bothered to tell us and after over a month and a half to prepare. Also, even though the depths did not exceed 30 feet, we did request dive watches, which again were not provided. The Captain informed us as to our heading in the water and area of best sights. My wife and I went down and followed the compass religiously; however, the current was so strong when we surfaced we found ourselves over a football field away from the stern of the ship. If you had a chance to look at our video with only 12 dives under your belt, a good portion of those in an aquarium, you would have freaked out. My wife and I used every bit of our strength to get back to the boat, swimming against the current for about 20 minutes, and to top it off, the Captain decided to try and lecture us while still in the water at the bottom of the ladder, to which my wife asked him if he could wait until we were back in the boat. Once back on the boat, they told us we should have followed the directional heading given by the dive master, to which I replied, "What Dive Master" "Your company did not supply us with one." Needless to say, the boat went to the next dive site, which took less than 10 minutes and then we were told it was time for the second dive. My wife and I declined to take that dive; however, we did during this time call the dive shop and cancel our next dive. Our son got his certification dives completed, which is all that mattered to us. Once back at the shop, we explained the scenario to the very professional lady at the counter who discounted our overall bill to accommodate for the problems, which I appreciated. She also went on to verify that even if I followed the East heading on the compass religiously, which we did-as I reviewed our video, the current could continue to move us and we would still be on the same heading. Something I guess could have been handled by the guide we requested. Oh, and to top it all off, the Captain smoked on the boat and allowed others to do so as well, to include one guy that smoked at the back of the boat inches from the fuel tanks. You all must make up your own minds regarding whether to book with them, but my recommendation is to ensure, multiple times, that they are doing what you have requested before you get on the boat, and if not, walk away! read more