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

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

Diving with Key Dives is like diving with family you trust!! The employee turnover rate is low, so…read moreyou always see a friendly face. Diving can be dangerous & safety is paramount. This team's aces in that arena and totally professional. I always have "tons of fun" on the Giant Stride. I've been visiting the dive shop since 2021 two-three times a year. Being coupled with I.Care demonstrates the great respect for the reef that makes them the best dive shop on the Highway. Happy to see the new faces too (CJ, Tosha, Matt). And a special shout out to the crack support staff in the shop Lucy & Remi!! Hope to see you guys in October for another week of GREAT DIVING!

Key Dives fit us on their schedule only two days in advance with a simple phone call and five…read moreminutes of online paperwork. Morgan was extremely nice and took good care of our small group all day. Captain Bradley was very good as well. We will definitely be back.

Lovely long reef on the U.S.S. Alligator, wrecked in the 1800s. It's not a wreck dive though there…read moreare some remnants of the ship and inorganic shapes. 26' deep. 9:40am, 64 minutes, 75 degrees, 45ft vis 11:00am, 55 min, 77 degs 5' surge at surface, slight current below but good visibility and calm. Not so overused like the reefs at Largo-- theres just 3 dive operators in this sleepy middle key. Saw: huge moray eels, turtles, lobster colonies, grouper, silver barracuda, nurse shark, conch, sea fans, brain coral, coral crab, shrimp, groupers, midnight (blue) parrotfish, squirrel fish. Highly recommend going out to this one with Seamonkeys.

One of the most beautiful reefs I ever dove at. Right below the lighthouse the the middle of open…read moresea lies a huge tropical underwater treasure of healthy fish, corals and predators. I was on my friends boat and we were doing some fishing about three hundred feet from the lighthouse. The fishing was good, yellow tail snappers were in huge schools and my friend was catching them without any wait or hesitation. I decided to jump in the water with my spear gun and take a few shots at the snappers. caught three and a small amber jack, My streak was brought to a heart stopping pause in minutes. I have been around sharks while diving and to be honest with you I am not scared of them. So i dive just a little above the school but remained mostly in the surface to get air (I was not diving with tanks). A huge bull shark came to the site. He was massive, I had never encountered such large animal on the open ocean. He was calm and collected for a while, just circling and acting very territorial. Suddenly something snapped and that beast became extremely possessive and went to a feeding frenzy. Everything happened so fast and I was able to witness first hand hoe aggressive this creatures can be. He destroyed halve the school of fish in one gulp. My friend was reeling in a yellow tail snapper, the shark swam on his back, flipped and gulped the fish without any hesitation, the line was instantly cut. The visibility was so clear that 40 feet of water seemed like 10. My friend saw the shark when he took his catch and the maneuvers that he did to get it. It was great to share the same story but from two different angles. I was scared for my life; Never have I had my heart beat so fast out of my chest, and certainly not for a fish. There is a first time for everything!!! Its incredible how their jaws can extend out of their mouths. The scariest part was when i turned around and my eyes were no longer seeing him, I could feel the scare as if i was being chased by him, So i changed my course and began swimming backwards toward the boat but keeping my eyss locked on the shark. My buddy was waiting for me,ladder down and ready to pull me onto the platform of the boat where i continued watching that monster destroy the rest of the school of fish. Lesson learned; Chum in the water stay out don't go spearfishing. This thing came out of nowhere, definitely a stealth master and one of the top predators in the ocean.

Had an amazing morning with this group. Everyone in the office was pleasant, helpful and willing to…read morehelp carry anything aboard for us. Capt Kyle and first mate, our dive guide Nika, hope i got that right, was 1st class. My fiance and I have done multiple dives in the Keys and we highly recommend them as your dive service.

Cool marine gift shop to browse in the Tavernier Creek Marina operating since 1987. Ashley was…read moresuper nice and gave us info on the 50% clearance apparel. The black speckled CR caps were only $10.00 but my head was too large. The short sleeve Conch Republic shirts were also a good deal at $14.00 and had plenty of 2XL. Lots of scuba gear in the back room and offer tank refills. Good place to find diving necessities and a friendly smile.

Seamonkey's was a must do dive experience! Family owned, intimate, and they are very knowledgeable…read more Great place that will accommodate any skill level. Dave and Marty are a lovely couple with lots of experience, and they know this spot through and through. RUN, don't walk and enjoy a trip with Sea Monkey's!!

We enjoyed our snorkeling experience so much and hands down recommend Sea Monkeys Divers! They are…read moresuper hospitable and this was by far our favorite experience for our quick getaway to Islamorada! We will definitely be back and next time plan to learn scuba basics with Frank! Captain Ed was amazing as well! Don't hesitate and book with them!

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

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

Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures is an incredible dive shop!…read more I visited for a IANTD Tech Lite Wreck course, but I left with so much more. The staff is absolutely amazing! Everyone greeted me with friendly smiles and went above and beyond to ensure that my experience was enjoyable. My dive instructor, Skip, was the best and coolest person. It didn't feel like a traditional course; it felt like a fun adventure. His knowledge of life experiences and training was impressive, and I could listen to him tell stories all day. His calm demeanor and expertise will stay with me forever. And let's not forget Captain Dylan! He's an absolute boss on that boat! When the seas got rough (for me), he remained calm and composed. I was impressed by his professionalism and skill. The Creature Feature trip is a must see! Tiffany, thank you so much for arranging everything and making me feel like a valued customer. I appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to go the extra mile. I can't wait to return to Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures!

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

I booked this half day private charter for my boyfriend and I, while visiting Islamorada. We had…read morerequested Charlie for our captain, per other recommendations from friends. He was very accommodating in finding a day and time that worked for us, very hospitable, and had a great personality! Charlie texts you several times before the boat day, to make sure directions on everything are clear- I really appreciated receiving the EXACT directions with pictures and precise details. His "Tiki Tiki" boat was brand new and beautiful, and I enjoyed bringing our own drinks and snacks on the boat (he parks next to a food boat, if you'd rather buy food). The sandbar was a lot of fun, and Charlie brought many toys for us to play with on the water (kayak, rafts, beer pong table, noodles, etc). Definitely enough equipment to keep you busy for the day! The sandbar was a bit busy (even on a weekday), but he tried to find us an area where no one was blaring their music, so we could play our own. Charlie took several pictures and videos for us that he emailed us later in the week. I really enjoyed having all those, in addition to mine. Only constructive criticism I have, would be that I booked a half day "tour", and had mentioned going snorkeling and doing the catch/release of baby sharks. I was under the impression that was all set up as the plan for the day. However, we went straight to the sandbar and spent the day there; little bit of a letdown as we wanted to do other activities as well- other than that it was a great day! The water was clear, we saw some fish (and lots of dogs), and the weather was perfect- we had a great day with Captain Charlie!

There is NOTHING better to do with your time in the Islamorada/Key Largo area than spend the day…read morewith Key Largo Adventures! Charlie is a magical Captain who creates special moments throughout your entire experience on his boat. Of course the Sandbar is beautiful but the hospitality is what sets this charter apart from the rest. His boat was beautiful and we were comfortable as can be all day long. We are already planning our next trip back and can not stop staring at photos from our special day. Can not recommend Key Largo Adventures enough!

Amazing experience with Rainbow Reef Dive Center! My wife and I had a great time diving with them…read more The entire staff was incredible friendly, professional, patient, and always willing to go above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and safe. As newer divers, that meant a lot to us. You can tell they genuinely care about their divers and love what they do. We felt well taken care of from beginning to end. We will definitely be diving with Rainbow Reef again. Highly recommended!

We had a very mixed experience with this shop, both in terms of the diving as well as the retail…read moreside. Overall, do not recommend. There are much better options in the area. We do want to say that couple of the staff really stood out for excellent customer service - Jo as a dive guide was amazing, as was Savannah on the retail side - but the overall attitude is very much like you are just a number to fill seats. I question the safety standards. We went out in pretty questionable conditions (there was still thunder and lightening when we left the dock), and we witnessed people diving that really had no idea what they were doing, were bouncing around, kicking coral, not at all in control of themselves in the water - and none of this was directly addressed. The customer service in the dive center was pretty terrible - after we purchased over $1000 in equipment at their retail store, we were told we would get a free dive. Cool. So we booked a dive for 3 days later, and when we showed up, we were told that because we booked online instead of calling them, we could not use that free dive. We tried a few times to get this resolved and were just told "well that is our policy." There are so many options for diving in this area, I do not recommend this shop - they do not seem honest or like they really care about the dive experience, just filling seats.

We booked the snorkel and sandbar tour, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience…read morefrom start to finish. The night before our tour, a member of our group came down with food poisoning. I called to see if we could reschedule for another day. I was told that wasn't possible because it was a same-day cancellation, which, while disappointing, I understood. However, when we arrived for the tour, we were informed that we would not be snorkeling at the reef as advertised because of the sea and wind conditions. Instead, we were taken to a trench to snorkel. This was nothing like the experience we had booked. The snorkeling was underwhelming at best. We basically saw a few small fish, a stingray, and mostly brown coral. When it came time to visit the sandbar, our guide told us the conditions were too rough and advised against going. Rather than taking us to an alternate sandbar or another snorkeling location, we remained at the same trench for nearly four hours. We specifically chose this tour because some members of our group wanted to snorkel while others were looking forward to relaxing at the sandbar. Since neither part of the advertised experience was delivered as expected, the entire trip was a letdown. Afterward, we requested a partial refund since the snorkel and sandbar tour costs significantly more than a snorkeling-only trip. Our request was denied because they claimed we "chose" not to go to the sandbar. That's not an accurate representation of what happened. We followed the captain's recommendation that it wasn't safe or enjoyable to go due to the conditions. What frustrates me most is the inconsistency. They wouldn't allow us to reschedule when we had a legitimate reason, yet they still ran a tour that couldn't provide the experience we paid for because the conditions weren't suitable. If the weather prevented them from delivering the advertised tour, they should have offered customers the option to reschedule or receive a partial refund. Overall, this felt like the company prioritized collecting payment over providing the experience they advertised or making things right when they couldn't. I would not recommend booking with them.

We had a great experience with Seahorse water adventures! It's our first time to ride jet ski, so…read moreglad that we chose the Seahorse! Called Nick to book the reservation, very helpful and accommodating. We had to change the initial book time, he said no problem when schedule allowed. A little difficult to find though, there is no sign at this address. When driving to this location using google or apple map, look for Blackfin Resort and Marina. Drive to the front and then you can see direction to the marina (straight road leading to the marina behind the hotel-resort), where you can see their sign. Check my pictures for directions. After done paper works, Nick and instructor Steve taught us how to operate jet ski, gave some tips about riding on this area. Then we followed Steve to our tour, he provided clear instructions, and very patient to us. After the initial learning curve, we started picking up the speed and got to a comfortable level. The jet ski is so much fun, especially at this open water area, waves are clam which is quite helpful for first timer. Time goes by super fast. Overall, it's a pleasant experience, felt money very well spent, compare to other operators in the area. I would strongly recommend them, they also offer boat, charter fishing experience. I will come back and visit them next time in the area for sure!