Help - i have only time for one dive in the keys

gkornfeld · Dec 30, 2009

Help - my son and I only have one time to dive in the keys.... . Staying in Key Largo...but could go down to Plantation Key etc... My son is 13...so we are not going deep.

Looking for the best locals to dive ....and if someone knows a good dive operator; let me know.

Thanks
Gregg

mselenaous · Dec 30, 2009

The ultimate Keys info thread. This should help with your planning.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/231435-florida-keys-guide.html#post4879851

There are more dive ops in KL than there are gas stations...seriously. The only thing that would prevent you from finding an op that is going out for some shallow reef diving (65% of the dives in KL) would be the weather/sea conditions.

Have blast, you'll love the Keys.

sportxlh · Dec 31, 2009

any of the dives in the John Pennekamp (sp?) area are nice.... most are very shallow. I have been out with all three of these operators and all are good.

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SandyRobinson · Dec 31, 2009

Since you are in Key Laro, I would recommend Silent World. Try for a trip to Carysfort, North North Dry Rocks (?), Molasses, or French. I have always enjoyed the City of Washington, an old wreck in 25 feet of water. There is also the Benwood wreck which is in 30 to 55 feet.

A post above has the website. They have a schedule somewher that shows the differnt dive sites visited each day but you may want to call and confirm.

Have fun.

metaldector · Dec 31, 2009

Many of the hotels are located on canals with dive ops associated with the hotels. Ask at the front check in desk who they recommend. The operations shown in earlier post are not in Key Largo but south 13 miles. There are many actually in Key Largo. Should be no problem finding someone to take you out shallow.

MSPDiver · Dec 31, 2009

Check out the Rainbow Reef website (rainbowreef.us). They have a good map of the sites with pics and description. My choice would be The Benwood and Mo. You get a shallow partially intact wreck with very good life and a nice reef with good topography. Both under 40 feet. Also Rainbow Reef comes with a free in water guide ( might be good for an extra eye on your son). have a blast I recommend Sharky's resturant.

gkornfeld · Jan 1, 2010

Thanks everyone; i appreciate all the help.

Chris Brown Tech · Jan 2, 2010

When are you coming down Gregg? Ill let you know whats on the schedule. See if we can get something special in as you only have 1 day

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