Key Largo - Dive Operator recommendation

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• Sep 24, 2011

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Hi,

We will be visiting Key Largo for a 3 day diving trip. This is our first trip to the area (hence we will need guided dives) and we are both advanced open water divers. Can you guys recommend a dive operator that is not a cattle boat and can provide us a good experience, i.e. take us to good diving points, etc.?

Thanks a ton.

PS: A diving package with accommodations would be even better for us.

 

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• Sep 24, 2011

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'Google' Rainbow Reef.

 

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• Sep 24, 2011

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Pirate Island Divers at the Key Largo Marriott, Dive op is on site next to beach.

Don't forget the Dolphin Adventure right down the road, it was a blast.

 

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• Sep 24, 2011

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Key Largo contact mselenaous here on scubaboard it was a great trip for us, she did a great job.

 

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• Sep 25, 2011

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I've heard good things about HMS Minnow, and I've dove with Rainbow reef. Rainbow Reef will go out with 1 or more. On this last weekend they had a crowd on board, but it was managed well. The dive group appeared to have their own instructor, and stayed to themselves underwater. It looked liked there was an AOW class happening (deep to Spegal Grove, and navigation at 5 caves).

 

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• Sep 25, 2011

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dank23:

Hi,

We will be visiting Key Largo for a 3 day diving trip. This is our first trip to the area (hence we will need guided dives) and we are both advanced open water divers. Can you guys recommend a dive operator that is not a cattle boat and can provide us a good experience, i.e. take us to good diving points, etc.?

Thanks a ton.

PS: A diving package with accommodations would be even better for us.

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Just ask your selected dive op for recommendations.

Key Largo Dive Center | Reefs to dive for! mselaneous treated us wonderfully, they dive a six-pack (I think six) and the Cap'n was a peach!

 

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• Sep 25, 2011

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dank23:

PS: A diving package with accommodations would be even better for us.

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Amy Slates Amoray Dive Resort has it all.
Great place to stay, great crew, great dive boat.



FB-Florida Scuba Diver

 

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• Sep 25, 2011

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+3 for Key Largo Dive Center.

Mselaneous really took care of us. They do dive a big six-pack.

 

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• Sep 25, 2011

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I drive down to Key Largo a lot and always try to use Horizon Divers. They have an 8-14 person 30' Island Hopper and a 45' Corinthian catamaran. I also like that their boat is 20 feet from the dive shop and I can even shower at the shop after a dive. I also like to hose off my gear instead of dumping in a tank and they have hoses available right next to the boats. Their dive and especially nitrox prices are also really good. There's just little details about them I like, but it's all just my personal preference.

I've been with some other operators down there and Pirate Island is also nice and convenient.

I've heard really good things about Conch Republic, but haven't gone with them yet. I will hopefully soon though.

 

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• Sep 26, 2011

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dank23:

Hi,

We will be visiting Key Largo for a 3 day diving trip. This is our first trip to the area (hence we will need guided dives) and we are both advanced open water divers. Can you guys recommend a dive operator that is not a cattle boat and can provide us a good experience, i.e. take us to good diving points, etc.?

Thanks a ton.

PS: A diving package with accommodations would be even better for us.

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Hi Dank23, I have a 12 passenger Island Hopper and a 6 pack Delta, so I can offer you a personalized experience. As you are AOW, I doubt you would need a guide on the reefs (they average around 25') however it would be a good idea for the wrecks.

I have a good 3 trip package rate and also get discounted accommodations at most of the hotels. Drop me a PM or call my cell (305)395-1194 if you would like any further info. When are you coming down? I may be able to guide you if Im not teaching.