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    4.9 (191 reviews)
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    Shipwreck diving

    My husband and I got our advanced open water certification through Sail Fish and we had an amazing experience. They went above and beyond expectations. The photos were a really nice touch as we were just focused on working on new skills so we didn't bring cameras with us. Glad we have photos to remember our experience.

    First dive with Sailfish Scuba!
    Eric F.

    We went out for 3 trips (6 dives) with the Sailfish crew. Every trip was awesome! A must see is the City of Washington wreck- we were lucky to see 2 stingrays and a hammerhead shark that was passing by. The captains were Kevin and Kate who were phenomenal safely getting us to the dive sites and home. The deckhand, Super Dave, made sure we were geared up properly and help with anything we needed including cleaning our gear which is a 5 star bonus! I had training dives with Tarik and Elara. I felt very comfortable with their instruction and know that I will be a better diver because of them! When you see Tarik, let him know how awesome he is with a Big Thumbs Up (bring coffee ) . Tarik's wife Michaela set everything up perfectly and made sure we left with all of our gear (thanks M!) . Elara was my favorite, she made our dives a BLAST! She was easy to keep track of with her white fins and turquoise mask, took a ton of pictures (posted free on the Sailfish website) and has a kick butt hard rock playlist! Thanks to the amazing crew at Sailfish for showing me how much fun scuba can be!

    Michael G.

    My dive buddy and I had a terrific experience diving with new Sailfish Scuba shop owners Tarek and Michaela Salem. From their responsiveness in booking to the professionalism and competence Tarek displayed as our dive guide to entire dive experience was remarkable. We completed deep dives with them on both the Duane and USS Spiegel Grove. Tarek was a professionally competent, attentive guide, ensuring we were comfortable preparing for and during our dives as well as taking photos of our dives. They have great plans for their new shop and we're definitely looking forward to diving with them again soon. I give Sailfish Scuba my highest recommendation and guarantee you won't be disappointed.

    The boat that takes the scuba divers and snorkelers out to sea

    These folks are great. I was looking for a last minute certification class between Christmas and new years. It was a great experience all around. Started Monday morning in the pool with my trainer and then went on two separate trips to sea and had a total of four dives(Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning) in the ocean along with other certified divers who had excursions booked on those days. I'm hooked I love it. Elara was my trainer. She and Mike are great. The owners T and Michaela are great. I look forward to coming back, seeing the owners and crew, and diving with them again.

    Connie F.

    This was our 2nd trip using Sail Fish Scuba for diving in Key Largo. I cannot recommend them enough! They are friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and they always put safety first. The dive masters are amazing. Tarek and Michaela (owners) will treat you like family. I enjoyed getting to know their daughter too! We dove with Megan, Maria, Mohaned, and Sasha. They were clear and communicative. They were able to show us awesome underwater life. We dove on French Reef, Molasses Reef (Coral Canyon), Snapper ledge, Permit Ledges, we saw Christ of the Abyss, Banana Patch, wreck of the Bennwood, USS Duane, USS Spiegel Grove. If you want the best dive experience in Key Largo, make Sail Fish Scuba your personal dive shop! The bigger shops feel like getting on a crowded subway car.

    Anne L.

    We had a lovely time diving in Key Largo with Tom at Sailfish Scuba! I chose Sailfish Scuba over other dive shops because the dives come with a guide. I prefer diving with an experienced guide so they can help me with my gear and guide the way underwater. Guides often know where the good spots are to catch a glimpse of cool sea life! Another very awesome thing about Sailfish Scuba is they provide FREE photos from every dive. Ours were uploaded within hours of our dive. When I initially reached out, I was impressed with how quickly they got back to me, even after hours. I was able to reserve our spot with just a $25 deposit, and then pay the rest the day of the dive. When we arrived, they were very friendly and welcoming at the dive shop, and even had a pup to greet us. In addition to a merchandise section at the front of the shop, they have a little area in the back with couches and a whiteboard where you can sit down to sign waivers, fill out/stamp your dive book, or simply relax before you head out. They even had all of the info from our two dives written on the whiteboard when we got back after the dives, so I was easily able to copy into my dive book. We were the only two people diving with Sailfish that day, so us two and our guide, Tom, hopped on the boat with a neighboring resort. We still had our private dive though! The dives went great and Tom was helpful in assisting us with our gear and getting us weighted properly. We dove twice on different areas of Elbow Reef, and saw lobster, trumpet fish, parrotfish, pufferfish, a grouper, and a beautiful green sea turtle! I highly recommend Sailfish Scuba if you're looking to dive in Key Largo with a guide!

    En route to Spiegel Grove!
    Kris P.

    YOU! WANT! TO! DIVE! HERE! Full disclosure, I've not dived the bigger operations down in Key Largo and they could be just as fantastic. However, when my LDS scheduled a dive heading out with Sail Fish, I jumped at the chance because it was a double dip on Spiegel Grove but looking at the forums, there's little info so this was a leap of faith! That leap turned out great! The shop is small but has everything you need should you have forgotten anything. It's next to a tattoo shop so you leave your job-diving friends there to get inked up. The boat, too, is on the smaller side. So small, that to ensure a solid trip, you unload your gear then toss your bag in a locker on the dock! This isn't bad though! In fact, with the smaller size of the boat and the shop, it allowed an intimate experience. There not tons of people fighting for a seat, the crew is ridiculously attentive, and the shop staff can give you all the details you could handle! A lovely ride from the Gulf side over to the Atlantic side was accompanied by a pre-dive brief and a short jaunt to the Spiegel Grove. It was crowded with 3 other board tied up to one of the buoys and we tied off on the port crane (I think). Both dives were fantastic! Skipper, mate, and divemaster were on their A game bringing us back on board. They also brought some candies around between dives to kill that saltwater taste and cookies on the way back. This was my final dive for my wreck and deep specialties and was certainly amazing. Be warned: you'll go broke trying to see all of what the Spiegel Grove has to offer!

    Lita G.

    So I had not been out scuba diving in 10 years, and fortunately my friend encouraged me to get back into it. She goes to Key Largo often and highly recommended Sail Fish, so we took a trip down and planned our dives around their open days. I needed a refresher, so spent my first morning in the lagoon taking care of that. Austin , the intern, was my instructor and he was very patient and reassuring, and we had another instructor (Mike) nearby with a couple folks taking a class, but he was also checking on Austin and giving him pointers as needed. The refresher gave me back my confidence, plus it let me dive around the underwater hotel they have at Jules lagoon. The boat dives were great, besides being able to follow my friends around, we also had a guide/instructor with us on every dive. Got some nice pictures from their blog (included with the cost of the dive), and saw all kinds of creatures, even my first shark! One of my friends who came along just to snorkel was able to be with a guide as well, and she even saw a few turtles! The shop also had some discounts for us since we booked the dives, so bought a few goodies as well. In all, had a wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful, and they made me feel so comfortable getting back in the water.

    Venmo for tipping!
    Ashley S.

    Been diving with Sailfish for 8 years now on our annual trips to the keys. I absolutely love them. Jen & Chris are fantastic. You'll get to know everyone and feel at home. Bill is a hoot. Mike & Tom are my favorite guides/ instructors. This time around my friend was getting recertified, and I felt sailfish was the only choice! I do wish they were open Sundays, but with their new schedule change, we just make sure we book on their open days. I love that they don't over pack boats too. You will not find a better place! They even accommodated our friend who was snorkeling all day while we were diving. Thank you for ANOTHER amazing year! Can't wait to come back!

    These folks are the BEST! Whether you are getting certified or are an experienced diver, T and Michaela will provide you with everything you need along with expert instruction and guidance. Our experience was MOST enjoyable and we will definitely return. They make you feel like family!

    Christ of the Abyss

    Tom Simmons is why went well. He is amazing. My two sons and I took the Discover Scuba course with Tom today and he is THE MOST PATIENT man...and boy did we try his patience. Our group had some challenges between major fear and leg cramps. We were a hot mess, but we all successfully (somewhat) completed both dives thanks to our amazing instructor. The owners are great as well.

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    Had a fabulous snorkeling trip with the Sail Fish Scuba team. Quick response to our email inquiry, easy scheduling & friendly staff.

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