Hello from Key West

[CaptBill]

Hello everyone. I have the problem of living and diving year-round in Key West. Next Spring we're getting a 510ft Navy wreck sunk. It will be a great dive and help keep pressure off the reef. I know everyone thinks that it's very expensive to stay in Key West, $450 a night rooms, but if you shop you can find great bargains. Don't accept the first offer, check around.

 

[fisheyeview]

Welcome to the Board.

We have an active group in Florida. You might want to check out the Florida Conch Divers forum in the Regional Travel and Dive Clubs section. Here is a link http://www.scubaboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55

It's a great way to meet fellow Florida Scuba Board people. I look forward to seeing you around.

 

[cmnative]

Capt. Bill,

3 of us are coming to Key West for another great vacation in March of 08. we need to do our check-out dives to receive our PADI cert. what company do you recommend for this. We would really like some quality dive time and professional instructors !!!!

 

[CaptBill]

cmnative,

I like most of the shops down here, but I suggest you call SouthPoint Divers and request an Instructor called Joe M.

 

[scubacub1]

We will be in Key West on 11/19. What is a good and safe dive shop to use for a dive trip?
Thanks

 

[CaptBill]

All the shops in Key West are operated in a safe manner and have experienced crews. There is one 6-pack, Bonsai Divers. All the rest are large and larger. For diving, the less you pay the more cattle-like you'll feel.

 

[1_T_Submariner]

Hi Capt Bill Welcome to Scubaboard.

You are refering to the Vandenberg I can't wait. It followed us around the Atlantic back in the early 90's.

 

[bandit1980ta]

Well it looks like I will have to take a birthday trip to Key West to watch the sinking of the new reef huh.