help me with key west dive planning

[riguerin]

If you're headed to the lower Keys, then your best bet is the Looe Key Reef Marine Sanctuary. It's a shallow reef with lots of marine life ... one of the best in the entire Keys. It's an excellent beginner dive. There are a few operators north of Key West (Ramrod/Big Pine) that make daily trips. Good luck.

 

[KeyLargoBrent]

I'll second DebbyDivers recommendation of Looe Key diving and No Name Pub pizza. I also like the food at Mangrove Mamas down that way.

Check out www.wreckreationcharters.com for a great little six passenger dive op. Rachel, the owner, is a member of this board. Enjoy!

 

[HappyFunBoater]

I went with a dive company just off the Hilton hotel - forgot their name and I'm not at home right now. But they were good. Diving in the Key West area is okay but it gets better as you move further east (Marathon, Key Largo, etc.)

Southpoint Divers? Was the boat called the Phoenix?

Their shop is actually about a mile south on Duval street. They really pack that boat with >20 divers, but it's still pretty comfortable, and the captain and mate are first class.

 

[Buoyant1]

And if you had back up the Keys, check out Brent (see two posts up) and Blue Water Divers!! Had a blast with them when I was down in January!

(Eat at the Fish House and Mrs. Mac's Kitchen!)


Edit: speaking of Brent, he actually took the picture that is my avatar!

 

[DebbyDiver]

Yummm, Mrs. Mac's chili and you MUST eat at Hobo's!

 

[parrotdiver]

I just got back from a Key West weekend. Had a great topside adventure from what I remember, but didn't care for the dive. PLEASE at least drive just a few miles up to Looe Key...well worth it!

P.S. Eat at Blue Heaven in KW.

 

[bcleveland]

Go back up and dive Looe Key. Call Rachel with Wreckreation Charters. She runs a small boat. You and your girl friend will have a great time. http://www.wreckreationcharters.com

 

[cleung]

Southpoint Divers? Was the boat called the Phoenix?

Their shop is actually about a mile south on Duval street. They really pack that boat with >20 divers, but it's still pretty comfortable, and the captain and mate are first class.

Yes I think it was Southpoint divers and their dock is at the back of the Hilton. I liked them but again, better diving is east of Kew West.

 

[Buoyant1]

I reccommend the conch chowder! OH BOY!!!! (I could use a bowl about now!)

Yummm, Mrs. Mac's chili and you MUST eat at Hobo's!