My son and I had a fantastic experience diving with Sail Fish Scuba. Michaela, T, and the entire team run an excellent shop and made us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout the trip. Over two consecutive days, we completed four dives at French Reef, City of Washington, Hannah M Bell, and the Benwood Wreck. The dive masters did a great job leading the dives and making the experience both fun and relaxed. They also captured outstanding photos and videos during the trips and shared everything afterward via Flickr, with more than 300 photos and 60 videos from the two days. We had an amazing time and will absolutely dive with them again the next time we return to the Keys. read more

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What a great experience. The owners and my trainer are experienced, fun, kind, smart, etc. It was my birthday and they even bought me a cake! They all really went above and beyond my expectations and I couldn't be more happier that I chose them for my scuba diving training. Elara was my trainer and I'm soooo happy I had her. She made me feel safe, calm and confident. She is delightful and caring and made the whole experience fun. I'm coming back on a few days to do scuba diving and my boyfriend will snorkel. I trust them and would encourage my loved ones to go here for training or for a tour. read more

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After finishing my open water certification, I did my first fun dives over a few days with Sail Fish Scuba and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The initial booking with Michaela (one of the owners, along with T) was a breeze, and when I arrived on the first day, she set me up with rental gear that all fit great and worked flawlessly for all my dives. Once on the boat, the vibe from everyone was a perfect mix of laid-back, fun, professional, and safe, with clear communication about what was happening every step of the way. In the water, all of the guides did a great job making sure everyone was comfortable and able to fully enjoy the beauty of the different reefs and shallow wrecks we visited. As a brand new diver, I especially appreciated this, as it helped boost my confidence in the water and make me fall even more in love with diving. I also really like that they include underwater photography on each dive, as it let me stay in the moment and just focus on diving, while also having plenty of wonderful photos to look back on afterward. After each dive there was always plenty of fruit and Oreos (both original and the far superior Double Stuf, which all rational people prefer) to refuel. And back at the shop, T and the guides were very generous with their time and knowledge, talking with me about gear that I want to pick up in the near future. They even let me try out a back-inflate style BCD on my last dives, which I really enjoyed using. I can't recommend Sail Fish Scuba enough. Whenever I'm in Key Largo again, I look forward to diving with them again and picking up some quality gear from them as well. Trust me, if you want to dive in Key Largo, this is the dive shop you're looking for. read more

Go to Sail Fush for your diving adventure. Great experience! Mikayla and T are the best . read more

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. read more

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I'm a Divemaster, and I brought my 14-year old to get his open water certification with them. I did not know their shop previously - and selected them from their strong reviews on Google and the like. They lived up to every expectation. The Sail Fish Scuba team is excellent... from the owner-operators, to the DM guides and instructors, to the boat captains and crew. Top notch, down-to-earth and lots of fun... yet still professional with attention to safety and PADI protocols. My son's instructor was terrific - she did a great job teaching the skills and instilling confidence, while also making it fun. I enjoyed my time on the boat and diving with them - and also my now-certified scuba son! Highly recommend this outfit! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I'm extremely frustrated with how the owner handled a very unexpected travel issue. Traveling from Michigan we had some bad snow storms and we were stuck in Chicago. We had to cancel and unfortunately will not be back in that area. I did call as soon as I knew almost 48 hrs notice. She kept the deposit but also charged me almost $300.00 for canceling. She was great to deal with until we had an emergency. Very frustrating especially not willing to negotiate the idea of giving me back my money. With the economy today and the environment we live in you would think a business owner would understand that deals with the weather all the time. This is not good customer service. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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They are professionals, and they will make a great effort to make your diving experience, the best. Tarek and his team were excellent. My wife had a great time doing a shipwreck dive. I tried to get certified, but could not due to an ear problem. We will be back for sure! Highly recommend it!! read more

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. read more

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I chose Sail Fish Scuba in Key Largo for completion of my Open Water Certification based on its advertised "transparent prices" and positive reviews--only to later learn it was sold in December 2024 to new owners, Tarek Salem and his wife, Michaela. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing, as my decision was based on outdated reviews that do not reflect the current service. Tarek may be an experienced diver, but he is not a good instructor. He was unresponsive, frequently canceled or rescheduled last-minute, and provided minimal instruction. Despite knowing I was visiting for a limited time and driving over two hours each way, I was given only about an hour in a pool-like setting, which is not enough for a beginner to practice all the skills. I was not properly weighted, making it impossible to descend while wearing a 7mm wetsuit--something a professional instructor should check at the very beginning. Instead of ensuring my success, I was charged $125 for this rushed session, which felt designed to fail to push me into a private lesson costing over $700--far more than the originally quoted price. Additionally, false allegations have been made about my experience. On February 1st, Tarek suggested two boat dives for practice, but I was given only 10 pounds of weight, which prevented me from descending. Claims that I had a panic attack are false--Tarek told me to snorkel since I could not descend due to be incorrectly weighted and then left me alone in open water while he and Michaela continued diving. If my safety was truly a concern, I would not have been abandoned. I later got seasick on the boat, preventing me from doing the second dive, but neither Tarek nor Michaela checked on my well-being. However, I was charged $97 claiming that I was given a "discount" since they charge $109 for a fully guided two dives snorkeling trip with pics. Note I was able to snorkel only on one dive and that too it was not guided. On February 24th, I confirmed I wanted to continue training, and Tarek quoted me $350 for a full pool day and two open-water dives. However, he canceled last-minute and rescheduled for February 27th, only to change the plan again upon my arrival. Instead of the promised two boat dives, I was told a short 1-hour lagoon session would count as an open-water dive, and completing the full course would now cost over $700. This bait-and-switch pricing, lack of communication, and disregard for proper training and safety were extremely frustrating. The teaching was vague, the service unprofessional, and the pricing misleading. The shop's five-star reviews reflect the previous owners and should be removed, as they do not represent the current business. Nowhere on the website does it mention the change in ownership, and my experience makes it clear that customer safety and proper instruction are not priorities for the new management. I would not recommend this shop to anyone. read more

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

the Sail Fish team could not have been better and more patient with me and my father. they did a great job giving us a refresher course and reminding us of all the safety essentials involved in diving. they were also fantastic in choosing the spots they brought us to and made sure to point out everything worth seeing. would highly recommend them to everyone and anyone! read more

Excellent service and equipment. The crew was very helpful, informative and friendly. We went out to a couple of reef and stayed at least 45 minutes on each one read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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This operation is ran or managed by an individual that doesn't understand basic customer service. I booked a 2 tank dive online for the Saturday that I was planning to be in Key Largo. When I received the written confirmation after booking online, their system chose a date one week later. When I notified the operator by email of the date miscue, I asked if they could move my reservation back to the date I'm in town or they could just cancel the wrong booking date. A seemingly simple question with 2 alternatives. Wow, I received a super berating email response (see photo of email) back about MY mistake causing their operation all kinds of issues. The funny thing is this person stated this wrong booking date is a recurring issue. They must not know that their booking software has a bug. This individual doesn't know service business 101, 'the customer is always right' There are so many great dive operators. Stay well away from Sail Fish. read more

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From Jen's warm, exuberant welcome at the beginning of our first day, to Chris' quickly and expertly fixing a free flow issue with my octo at the end of the day, I understand why Sail Fish Scuba popped up immediately when I searched for the best dive shop in Key Largo. The warmth and genuine nature we experienced right off the bat set the tone for a really good day, and sweet Tom's unbelievable and kind patience with me - a new diver still getting her fins wet - made my baby diver hiccups seem SO much less "end of the world". With just eight blue water dives under my belt as of our first dive with Sail Fish Scuba, I was (and still am) working on my air consumption. That, coupled with a very unexpected and fairly strong current put me in a position during the first dive where I just couldn't catch my breath, so we called it 18 minutes in. I had a beast of a time trying to get back on the boat and somewhere in the process lost a weight pouch. Needless to say, I felt pretty defeated. But Tom was incredibly supportive and helped me take it all in stride. By our last dive of the day we clocked 42 minutes, which is super good for me. The second half of the second day, I had some issues with a 90 foot dive that ended up being just a little too deep for my confidence level, and Tom quickly and expertly took care of me, and with incredible ease. His patience is off the charts, and his encouragement is unsurpassed. At the end of each day, Tom took our personally-owned equipment back to the shop to rinse and ready for the next day. Unbeknownst to me until later, he took it upon himself to rummage through the "lost and found" bin the first day and found a replacement weight pouch for me. On our final day, I asked Jen where we could find a gas station with an air compressor to air up our rental car's tires. She told me they could take care of it, disappeared in a flash, and came back with an air tank and adaptor. We were able to get the tires aired up right there in the parking lot! These folks are pure gold - platinum really - and they've gone so far above and beyond anything we could have expected out of a dive shop. They gave us such a wonderfully memorable honeymoon dive trip that my wife and I had already discussed coming back to dive with Sail Fish Scuba and Tom before we'd even finished our last dives. We will abso-LUTELY not dive with anyone else in Key Largo. If you're looking for a dive shop in Largo, do yourself the biggest favor and just book with Sail Fish Scuba. You won't be sorry. read more

I did a 2 tank scuba diving tour with Sail Fish team and the experience is simply amazing. The staff from the very beginning have been very helpful and professional. And our guide Megan has done a great job taking care of the divers during the dive. They also took some photos for the divers under the water. Awesome experience. read more

This 5-star review is long overdue! My son and I headed down to Key Largo for a St. Patrick's Day trip during his college break and had a fantastic time with T and Michaela at Sail Fish! We had signed up for a refresher and a nitrox course and while the weather was less than ideal, T got us into the lagoon for a unique experience that included a dive tour of the underwater hotel! T's combination of technical experience (I think it was 25,000 dives!!) unflinchingly calm demeanor and attention to the smallest details of customer service make him a professionals professional! Back at the shop they carry only top quality gear and we picked up a new wetsuit that fit like a glove! Inexperienced dive guides and packed charter boats are sadly too often the norm for many dive destinations. Sail Fish and the service from T and Michaela are the exact opposite! Expert. Individualized. Unforgettable! This is what dive travel was meant to be! read more

My 16 year-old daughter and I just returned from a quick trip to Key Largo. We spent 2 mornings diving with Tarek and Sail Fish SCUBA. We had an amazing time! Tarek was an excellent guide, sharing lots of chocolates top-side and taking lots of picture and video under water. The day after our we we received the link to view and download all of the images and video to relive our adventure. We will definitely be back!​ read more

T and Michaela took incredible care of my son on three separate dives. They were accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly, and hospitable. We will definitely be back! read more

Best trip ever!! COME DIVE HERE!!!! Whether you are new or a seasoned diver. Perfect outfit, great owners and guides. They are the gold standard, for sure. Tarek, Michaela and Maria were incredible. Two of the three of us were novice divers. Never ever been in open water. And Tarek and his team took us from nervous anticipation to open water certification and a true appreciation of the joys of diving, reefs, wrecks and sea life. First, they are thoughtful and considerate. They understood where we were and our hopes, fears, wishes and desires. Second, they are great listeners. Third, they are fantastic teachers. They were with us every kick, breath and float of the way. They helped us understand how to breathe, put together our equipment, sink and float, be buoyant, and everything else. They showed us sea life, reefs, wrecks and so much more. They gave us history lessons. And they did it all with a smile and a grace. At the same time, one of the three of us was an experienced diver -- and they paced with him. They taught him expert tricks and gave him an amazing trip, too. They knew the reefs, the Benwood wreck, the fish and everything else. I wish every tour was just like this. We are already planning a return visit to dive with them and considering an overseas trip that they are planning. Whatever the grade higher than A+ is what they deserve. read more

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They sold me at "we're a bunch of retirees doing this..." Took the open water diver certification and a dive trip. Tip 1 - if you have sinus issues - any at all - call the shop and ask if you can take medicine. Apparently certain types of medicine are okay. Tip 2 - I run cold. I should've brought an extra large fluffy towel instead of thinking the "sun will warm me up". SMH. Staff: Friendly! Any question you have just ask away! Jen made me feel like my questions were important to her too (and some of my questions were nervous repeats - my bad). She also seemed to man the phone and the register, so you'll mostly interact with her. Tip: You should really ask Jen how to orient yourself in the water to make sure you're swimming in the right direction (up, down and all around). It was particularly difficult for me to swim up or down, until Jen told me to try thinking of my body like a boat and BAM- it clicked! And, phew, thank goodness it clicked, I did not want to pop my ears almost every minute. She also generously lent me her yoga mat and shared some sage advice on how to handle diving when a monthly friend comes visit. Instructor Tom: I did my open water certification and all my dives with Tom. He was very informative and answered all my questions about diving. He's confident, friendly and helped me pointed out why I keep getting water in my mask. (Turns out I was exhaling through my nose even when I thought I wasn't. I squeezed my nose and forced my body to adjust) I dived with a family of three and he guided us through different parts of the sea. Tom is very laid back and goes with the flow. I personally appreciate that as it calms me, but others might prefer a stricter and manual following method to feel more comfortable. He aims to have fun with all the certification and dives. TIP: Although the classes were small, I did want more personal attention, and the shop DOES OFFER INDIVIDUAL classes. When the diver-instructor starts showing things to other people, remember to swim closer and join in what everyone else did even if the instructor didn't specifically ask you to do it. I didn't realize sometimes he was showing some interesting bits of the sea and missed out on a few things. It was particularly hard to stay aware of my surroundings since we were all new divers. Some in the group tends to be fast and hit into others, unexpectedly float up (so Tom had to chase after them to make sure they were okay), block entrances, swim too slow, swim too fast - the list goes on, and yes, I am part of the some of that list. In retrospect, I think it might have been a better idea to tip after every class/dive instead of waiting until the end. Shop: Typical small diving shop, with an atypical bathroom that provides a galore of complimentary sun block, scrunchies, new combs, aloe vera and other small essentials in the bathroom. Just to be clear, it's for people who forgot last minute essentials to use there, and not a "fill-up-your-goodie-bag" moment. You can also buy some drinks, certain books, essential scuba gear and nifty apparel. Plus, CUTE DOGS ALERT!! Location: It's in Key Largo. It's easy to reach by car. No clue whether there is public transportation or consistent car service (Uber, Lyft or otherwise). But definitely use WAZE instead of Google Maps. Waze was more accurate re distance, traffic conditions and directions. Google Maps lagged and lost service a few times. Tips on finding the shop if you are coming from Florida City into Key Largo - Once you cross the bridge and turn onto the island, there is still about 3-4 miles to go. The shop will be on your right, look for a tiny, but fairly bright and noticeable purple awning, and the words "SCUBA". Don't look for "Sail Fish", because it is too difficult to spot while driving. BTW WAZE And Google Maps asked me to turn in too early. Instead, turn at the following entrance instead. Parking: There is a parking lot of about 30, maybe 40, spots, but it is SHARED with a few businesses. I found parking right in front of the shop easily, but I went on a WEEKDAY right before memorial weekend. On Friday there were significantly more people. Where I stayed: Quality Inn Florida City which I would 100% recommend (friendly and happy staff with quick response time, and as clean as a motel should be but rooms feel a little humid) Realistically, it's a 30-40 minute drive from the Inn to Sail Fish (Google maps says 25 - but I never once got there that early driving at speed limit) Food: No close by deli or quick bite to eat, but there are delicious seafood restaurants to go to after the dives, or a nice mani-padi down the parking lot read more

Sail Fish Scuba is a quality operation that puts safety first and their 5 Stars reviews are well earned. Jen runs an efficient, well organized operation from check in to check out. They also deliver their services with an upbeat attitude and fun atmosphere. This is a family dive shop and provides a more personal experience than the big guys. I worked with Sail Fish on my PADI refresh and then had six fantastic dives over two days. The refresh was at Jules Lagoon and was well instructed and comprehensive. It gave me the confidence to go out to the reef ready for a full afternoon of diving. Their boat, Deeper, is not a luxury liner but it gets you safely to the mooring balls and back. The instructors, dive masters and boat crew are all very professional and good spirited. Shout out to Jen, Lucas, Tom, Austin, Steve, Mike and salty Captain Bill for an awesome diving experience. Sail Fish is highly recommended and I would dive with them again. read more

Brand new business and they are off and running/diving! Really nice people with a history in diving. Very accommodating. I'd highly recommend!! read more

Amazing! I was pretty stressed about finding a company in Key largo and had a huge list after polling friends. I went with Sail Fish because of 1- small groups. I didn't want to be stuck on a huge boat alone (I needed a buddy) 2- prices were clearly stated on their website! (Except the three boat discount that I missed but I took it :) ) 3- the guide price- the owner Tarik was my guide- was included! Tarik guided me on my deep dive and Megan was lovely on the coral dives. Just know that the group could be up to six in the group dives so you don't split into two always and we went on Rainbow for our deep dive. Tarik was with me and assisted me so even in a big group, I had my private guide. I used their gear and they took care of it. I enjoyed it being small and local and I didn't have to deal with multiple people helping a huge amount of people at once. I loved the personal feeling and it wasn't any more expensive than other companies! Also forgot to add - my bf had never been on a boat or snorkeled and he had a great time with Sasha! read more

I have been going to the Keys for dive trips for over 20 years. I've gone to a lot of dive shops, but Sail Fish stands out above the rest. Everyone is extremely nice, informative, helpful, and very accommodating. All their dives are guided by a dive master and the best part is that they take care of everything! They set up your gear, they switch it over between dives, and break it all down so that you can enjoy the view and relax. It's also really nice that all their photos and videos are FREE and you don't have to worry about an upsell at the end of your trip. They actually give you a discount in the shop instead! The owners, Chris and Jen are one of a kind. They really do put their customers first. I overheard Jen one day explain to someone that it just wasn't safe to go out on the water due to weather AND THEN continued to give them all sorts of places and information of how they can spend their day during the bad weather. You don't see many places putting the customer before themselves often. Go here. Continue going there. You won't regret it. And ask for Tom as your guide and/or instructor! Great stories, lots of knowledge, and patience with newbies. read more

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I had a wonderful time snorkeling with Sail Fish Scuba. With so many snorkeling companies in the Florida Keys to choose from, I'm glad I went with SFS! The staff were friendly and helpful. After checking in, they suit you up in a wet suit and fitted for fins and mask. The gear and boat were in great condition. They took us to two dive sites. At both sites, I saw plenty of beautiful colorful fish, including a parrot fish that looked like it was waving at me and something that looked like a spotted eel. My guide, David, was great. He always checked on us to make sure we were okay and he took awesome photos of us. It's $95 (including tax) for the snorkeling trip, which is from 8:30am to 12:30pm. This includes the wetsuit/mask/fin rental, guide, snorkeling pictures, and light snacks. read more

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We had a great trip with this dive company. There were 5 of us: Terri of us dove and the other three snorkeled. Both parties had excellent guides--our dive guide was a gentleman in his 70's with thousands of hours of experience and he was so patient with me and my awkward inability to control my buoyancy. The guide that the snorters had was terrific also-pointing out rays and a shark, they were thrilled with the trip too read more

My husband and I enjoy our scuba diving experiences with Sail Fish Scuba! Friendly staff with professional and friendly service. Sail Fish provides a safe and fulfilling diving experience. Located in fabulous Key Largo argo, Florida with many nearby attractions, restaurants and accommodations for a fun-filled getaway. I highly recommend Sail Fish Scuba to anyone of all ages wishing to learn to dive or snorkel. They take great care to teach skills needed for your safe and successful diving experience. Thank you Sail Fish. Let's Go Diving! read more

From the initial confirmation email, to the very end of the dive, this shop is definitely a place to come Back to and visit again!! The email gives so much detail on how to find the shop, what time to arrive, when to check-in, what to expect while on the boat, where to look for local winds/weather, where to look for pictures of your dives, you truly do not need to ask much more....just read the email! Upon arrival, was greeted by the owners and started filling out the required medical statements and paperwork, since it was going to be a cooler dive, was promptly fitted for a dive suit to get things ready. The employees had all the tanks, gear, and everything ready for everyone, it was so nice to get on the boat, sit next to your gear, and start setting up. From the boat captain to the guides, you never felt rushed, or left without questions, which was so very nice. It was a bit cool, so the guides did suggest not to take aNy gear off between the dives, plus it was goIng to be a short surface interval anyway, it would have wasted much valuable dive time. I would definitely like to come back and visit again as they truly know what they are doing!!! read more

Sail Fish Scuba - Sister and I after our dives - Scuba Diving Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Sail Fish Scuba Top notch scuba tours. Smaller, more personal diving experience. We booked multi day dives a couple months before our trip to Key Largo. Prior to our outings with Sail Fish, we had a couple days booked with a different dive operator to complete our advanced open water certifications. However, high swells prevented those dives from taking place. Jen & Chris took a look at the dives we booked with them and saw they'd work for our PADI advanced courses and agreed they could convert our original bookings to complete our certification. Mind you, this was a bit of a wrench to throw on them the same morning as our original dive was about to depart, they could not have been more accommodating. As for the dives...WOW! We saw pretty much everything we had hoped for shipwreck, swim throughs, sea turtles, lobsters, jumbo crab, several colorful schools of tropical fish, Christ of the Abyss, even my favorite... a Goliath Grouper!!! If we make it back to Key Largo, we will DEFINITELY be booking with Sail Fish again! Thank you so much Jen, Chris, Westley, Rick, Mike and the rest of the crew for a great dive experience. read more

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Getting my open water certification here was amazing! They were super helpful and friendly. Mike and Michi were great instructors and made my experience so much fun. read more

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