New SLC Diver

[kevindwhite]

Hello everyone. I'm a new diver in located in Salt Lake City, UT. Actually, I'm not a diver yet. My Open Water course starts this Saturday. But my first trip is coming up very soon, July 14-20 in Key West & Key Largo.

I would really appreciate any recommendations or pointers people can give me on tour operators in Key West & Key Largo as well as accommodations. I am having real trouble deciding where to stay and who to book my dives with. I want to dive two days in location. I'm going by myself on this first trip so a friendly operator that attracts a good group would be ideal. As for accommodations, I want some place that is going to be nice for a single adult. Not that I don't like kids, I just don't need them running around the hotel after a full day of diving.

 

[Ann Marie]

Hi Kevin and welcome to ScubaBoard.

I've dove with Conch Republic and would recommend them. You also may want to post some questions in our Florida forum. The members there are a lively bunch and should be able to hook you up.

You'll also just miss our Invade the Keys Diving and Partying Extravaganza. Anyway you can come down a little earlier? Invade the Keys 2008

 

[kevindwhite]

Unfortunately no, my trip dates are locked in. I'll have to miss this year.

 

[1_T_Submariner]

Welcome to Scubaboard.

Try:

Dive with Silent World voted #1 dive shop in Florida

Great op. I've dove with Msparamedic (a member of scubaboard PM her for info) I'll link her to this thread.

 

[MsParamedic]

Hi Kevin (and 1 T!)

Let us know if there is anything I can help with you make your first diving trip GREAT!

Pat

 

[kevindwhite]

Hi Kevin (and 1 T!)

Let us know if there is anything I can help with you make your first diving trip GREAT!

Pat

Thanks for the kind words and the PM. I'll definitely be in touch as the magic date approaches.

 

[Desert_Diver]

Welcome to Scubaboard. I have never done Key Largo. I did dive Key West off of a cruise ship. I wasn't the best diving I have ever done but it is better than Wendover.


Check with some of the Florida Conchs and get recommendations from them.

Have fun. Dive safe.

Art

 

[Trixxie]

Welcome to the board! :admingreet:

 

[shellim123]

Welcome to Scubaboard. I have never done Key Largo. I did dive Key West off of a cruise ship. I wasn't the best diving I have ever done but it is better than Wendover.


Check with some of the Florida Conchs and get recommendations from them.

Have fun. Dive safe.

Art

It's not like you haven't been invited! PPPHHHTTTTT

 

[shellim123]

Hello everyone. I'm a new diver in located in Salt Lake City, UT. Actually, I'm not a diver yet. My Open Water course starts this Saturday. But my first trip is coming up very soon, July 14-20 in Key West & Key Largo.

I would really appreciate any recommendations or pointers people can give me on tour operators in Key West & Key Largo as well as accommodations. I am having real trouble deciding where to stay and who to book my dives with. I want to dive two days in location. I'm going by myself on this first trip so a friendly operator that attracts a good group would be ideal. As for accommodations, I want some place that is going to be nice for a single adult. Not that I don't like kids, I just don't need them running around the hotel after a full day of diving.

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