Everything you need to plan a unique vacation in Key Largo Scuba Diving in Key Largo
What you need to know before you goFor scuba diving and snorkeling, nothing in the United States can beat Key Largo, where the crystal clear waters provide you with spectacular views of the underwater world. And for the beginner, Key Largo is a great place to get your diving certification because many of the dive sites are shallow and therefore ideal for novices.
The majority of the reef system off Key Largo was incorporated into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in 1990 -- a 2,800-square-nautical-mile protected area. Because of this, the overall health of the reefs has stabilized and the levels of marine life have increased dramatically. Most dive sites are equipped with convenient mooring buoys to save the reef from anchors and make it easy for boaters to tie off.
The best places to dive include:
- Statue of Christ of the Abyss - a bronze statue that is nestled between the coral formations of Key Largo Dry Rocks reef in just 25 feet of water.
- Molasses Reef - High profile coral heads and abundant marine life define this popular reef.
- Elbow Reef - This reef offers several historic shipwrecks, as well as the thrill of face-to-face encounters with barracuda and moray eels.
Key Largo also boast plenty of old wrecks to dive in, including the City of Washington which lies in 25 feet of water east of Key Largo, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Duane which lies upright on a sandy bottom in 120 feet of water one mile south of Molasses Reef and the 510-foot Navy transport ship Spiegel Grove which was intentionally sunk in June 2002.
Because of the great diving in Key Largo, there are many dive centers and tour operators available for you to choose from, and we have listed them for you below. |    | Picnic on 30 miles of undeveloped shoreline with bays, sand dunes, sea turtles. | | | » Learn More |
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Key Largo Scuba Diving DirectoryImagine stepping from your lovely room or suite directly aboard a luxurious 45 foot catamaran or our 26' Just-In-Time bound for the reefs and wrecks of the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary and John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park. Dive Instruction. Limited Seating or Private Charter. Ten Divers Maximum Horizon Divers is in the heart of Key Largo, Florida. We are a short boat cruise to Key Largo's 100 beautiful dive sites. That means you're in the water more than in the car or on the boat. Have you already done the big boat dive charter where you struggle with your dive gear and try to work your way off the boat with 25 other divers? Now it's time to have a change of pace. Island Ventures in Key Largo, Florida is into "NO STRESS" diving. Dive or snorkel and you will finally realize that you can have a great adventure and see everything you hoped to see. Our dive boats provide twice daily scuba and snorkeling trips to Pennekamp and the National Marine Sanctuary. If wreck diving excites you, we take scuba divers to the, Duane, Bibb, and the Spiegel Grove. | Come scuba dive, snorkel, spearfish, or enjoy a private charter aboard our 40 foot, 6-passenger boat. We offer all the comforts of a larger vessel, without a crowd. Personalized dive charters, instruction, sales, service, and rentals in Pennekamp and Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. Dive Key Largo, Islamorada, Pennekamp State Park and the Upper Florida Keys with Rainbow Reef Dive Center! Scuba-Do has been in operation for nearly 18 years and is proud to say we continue to have a return customer rate of about 90%! Our first concern is your SAFETY, and the second is HAVING FUN! We are a full-service dive center/resort offering daily dive and snorkel charters, diving equipment sales and services, Scuba Instruction and complete vacation packages. We offer the best scuba diving and snorkeling Florida has to offer in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. |
Additional Scuba Diving near Key LargoEnjoy daily reef trips, night or wreck dives with the dive boat, Vitamin Sea When you’re in Marathon you’ll be minutes from the largest coral reef in the U.S. And that makes us the perfect choice for diving, boating, fishing...not to mention anyone who loves the surf and sand. We scuba dive sites along the main reef line as well as numerous shallow patch reefs. This includes Molasses Reef, Pickles Reef, including the section with a stand of rare pillar coral, the Conch Reef System, Davis, Crocker, Victory, and many, many others. Most of these are within 20 to 50 minutes of our dock. Over the past 25 years, Florida Keys Dive Center has worked hard to become the most prestigious PADI 5 Star Career Development Dive Center located in the Florida Keys. SCUBA, Snorkel or Rebreather Wreck and Reef Diving with all the toys...Plus a service oriented Staff, Luxury Resort with all the amenities and Gourmet Dining. | The Holiday Isle Dive Shop is a full service PADI Gold Palm Resort serving the Florida Keys since 1972. Voted one of the best dive shops in the Fl Keys by "The People's Choice Awards". Ocean Quest Dive Center is one of the oldest and most experienced dive operators in the upper Florida Keys, located on beautiful Islamorada, one and a half hours from Miami International Airport at Mile Marker 85 on Route 1. Home of Islamorada's Best "Six Pac" Dive Boat. Seamonkey's O2 Deep is a 27 ft. May Craft custom dive boat with all safety equipment. We only carry 6 passengers so we can provide personalized service you just can't find in the big operations. Currently, we have two scuba dive centers located at both ends of Marathon, in the Middle Keys, and we are able to make sure you will see all of the fabulous coral and abundant sea life our reefs have to offer! Our crews are the finest, and our equipment is always kept in top condition. |
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