Super cool place! Loved to see the cool fins and goggles. The staff were very friendlyread more

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!

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.

The crew at SeaMonkey Divers have been really accommodating and helpful to our group of 4 with…read morevaried experience levels. From prepping all the gear, providing water and snacks on the boat, and making sure everyone is good to go - made for a smooth trip. Underwater, the sites were all close by, and the pace was nice and relaxed. Plenty of marine life from moray eels, nurse sharks, sting rays, conches, turtles, barracudas, and schools of fishes. Overall, a great group to dive with and I highly recommend them.

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!!

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.

I live in California and have wanted to go lion fish hunting for a few years. In planning for this…read moretrip I did a lot of online research and talked to many dive shops in Florida. Forever Young kept coming up in my online searches and conversations. When I talked to Captain Tony he came across as extremely knowledgeable and incredibly honest. The morning of my trip I met Captain Rob and Guide Luke at the Forever Young dock. They knew I wanted to go after Lion Fish. They are two consummate professionals that were 100% focused on making sure I had a great day. I confessed to them, I had never used a spear gun or a sling spear. Luke was not phased. While Rob prepared the boat, Luke grabbed a sling spear and gave me an impromptu lesson on how to use it. As we got underway, it became obvious to me these two guys knew the waters in the keys. We made three dives at three different spots. Each dive just blew my mind. Secretly I wanted to get two Lion Fish.... As we approached the bottom on the first dive we came upon six or eight of them bunched together. Five minutes into the first dive, my bucket list was fulfilled. We filled the Zookeeper during each dive. It was surreal. My wife, children, and friends knew the day I was going out with the Forever Young team. As we came back in, I started getting texts..... How did it go ? Did you shoot any ? Did you have fun ? I fired off texts with pictures of the 35+ Lion Fish Luke helped me find and shoot. Everyone was excited. It was a great day. I have never been to Florida before this trip. I don't know anyone in Florida. I knew if this adventure was going to be successful, I would need to go with the best... people who were skilled and knew the waters. These guys are the best. These two guys helped me have the trip of a lifetime.

My kids just LOVED Captain Tony and his team. They were really great with all of the kids-…read morehands-on, patient, energetic, professional, and fun. Thank you for taking all the kids out and especially for giving my two kids such a fun time!

We booked this in hopes of getting to see dolphins and manatees (based on the marketing) and had…read morevery few of our expectations met. We did not get to see any marine life, went in 4 ft of water and just overall were not pleased. The couple is SUPER kind and fun but should seriously set realistic expectations for what you are getting into.

From the owner: We have a 3hr Boat Tour where you will be able to see Dolphins and other Sea life, go Snorkeling,…read moreSNUKA Diving (just like scuba diving but you breath off a air line from the boat and don't have to wear any Heavy Equipment or Tanks on your back) Ages 8 and Up and No Certification Required. We go to shell Island, you also get to look for shells and sand dollars. We provide all equipment.

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 Matt gave us an amazing experience. Very friendly, super knowledgeable, and great…read moreconversation! My husband and I wanted a "hybrid" charter, a little fishing a little snorkeling and he delivered! We caught several snapper. My husband caught a shark and barracuda - bucket list items! We also snorkeled at Alligator Reef and that was absolutely incredible. 10/10 stars - would recommend to everyone I know! Can't wait to do it again. :-)

Matt was knowledgeable and extremely personable! He made our Everglades tour fun and educational…read morewith his vast expertise on the ecosystems of the flora , animals and waterways. He took the extra time to take us past the resident crocodile that sunbathes on a private dock. A must do tour for everyone with Capt Matt when visiting Islamorada!

Stopped to see the big tarpon. Also saw a manatee and some sharks. We just walked out to the docks…read more Glad we stopped by! Not loud and touristy. We didn't buy the bucket of bait and still had a good time!

Decided to stop by Bud N Mary's to see the Tarpons. Cool stop if your heading down to the Keys. You…read morecan also charter a fishing boat at the Marina. Such a cool spot, just to take a break! Kids will definitely enjoy it!

True Florida treasure. We love our time in The Keys and Bud and Mary's is a big part of that…read more Although an older place, it is always clean and comfortable.

Had a great time! They have a great group of people working for them to assist you and make sure…read moreyou don't float away. Went to Hens & Chicken & Cheeca Rocks....great snorkeling and lots of fish.....also saw a Really Big Black Eel. And some good size Grouper and Barracuda.