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					  We picked the day 3/16 to take the 1pm trip snorkel trip after watching the weather and wind forecasts.  Check in was professional and all about safety and equipment.... read more I went for a wet suit which was a good decision ocean temp was 74 and I wanted to maximize my snorkel time by keeping warm.  Before departing we saw a mother manatee and her small calf. Captain was very careful leaving the dock.  ScubJoe did the safety intro and demonstration of PFA for  22 POB.  Captain Karl put us over the reef and ordered us off his boat to Go have FUN.  Got fish? Sure did see all kinds.  Followed a nurse shark who had no idea I was above her. The 2 reef trip was a relief from the anxiety and stress of the reality around us.  You do not have to get in the water. To come on board just pay the small fee to be a passenger and enjoy the trip out and back to the reefs.  Fine views from the bridge too.				
DARR27MM97
3/22/2020 

					  What we weren't aware of and prepared for on this trip was the choppiness of the waves (~2-3 feet swell).  It seems this is typical of The Keys in... read more spring so I would suggest being a confident swimmer and not being susceptible to seasickness as the criteria for enjoying this activity at this time of year.  However, that in itself is not why I rate this only average.  

My husband and I have snorkeled several times before but never in these type of conditions.  As such, we really weren't prepared for the experience.  We went on 2  days with different companies and felt that these guys didn't really give any guidance.  The positive was that the boat was relatively small and was half empty so it wasn't crowded at all.  However, they don't have dive platforms so getting in and out of the water wasn't so easy - well, getting in is because you just jump but getting out was quite a trial in the choppy water.  We had our own equipment, which we were glad about because it appeared that they only provided J snorkels rather than dry or semi-dry, which are better in choppy conditions.

The captain and mate didn't really keep an eye on everyone which was a bit disconcerting if anyone had got into trouble.  As it was, both my husband and I got quite a shock about the choppiness and cut our snorkeling short.  In the end, the whole trip was less than 4 hours, probably more like 3 due to the conditions.				
EnjoyTravelling13
3/21/2020 

					  Made two different stops and saw a variety of fish including a sea turtle and nurse shark. Staff was very friendly and informative. Went in February and the staff recommended... read more using a wet suit.  Turned out to be great advice as we were in the water for some time and it did get a little cold. Enjoyed the fruit on the ride back.  Would definitely do again.				
SunshineBumble
3/04/2020 

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					  The trip to Pete's, Spankie's, Davis and Pleasure reefs are great! Saw sharks, turtles, eels, crabs, lobsters, etc. You name it. The crews are wonderful and helpful. Hope to dive... read more with them again!				
Yi F
9/10/2019 

					  Spent two days diving with them first day did not go as well as we had hoped and was not what we expected. Some of it was out of their... read more control some they could of maybe handled better. However, we respectfully brought our situation up...More				
Coconut1820
10/06/2019 

					  We scheduled for 11/22 but weather was not great and they didn’t have enough people to run. We got rebooked for the next day which was beautiful! Staff was awesome... read more and we had a wonderful time snorkeling.				
Suzie310
11/23/2019 

					  We visited FLDC for an afternoon dive on Peters Reef. The reef was great, lots of really nice coral and plenty of marine life including countless Nurse Sharks. The dive... read more boat was great, plenty of room and the staff onboard were knowledgable and efficient. We...More				
ianb334
8/11/2019 

					  Awesome snorkeling trip, very professional crew. Visited two locations and had the opportunity to see abundant sea life!				
taylorflowers
10/01/2019 

					  Had a great trip today with Florida Keys Dive Center. Excellent crew, clean and well organized. Joe and Tracy are exceptional. They clearly love what they do and see to... read more it that everyone on board is having a good time.  Thanks ! Bob				
Bpotterton1
10/21/2019 

					  Friendly. Helpful. They have helped our son navigate from open water through advanced and a multiple of extras including rescue and wreck diving. Highly recommend Cory and scuba Joe as... read more teachers				
Tracy N
11/24/2019 

					  I went to Key Largo to get my deep Diver’s certification. The boat we were on was the Orion.  It was great! We went to The Eagle for the... read more first and second deep dive. The waves were really high and unfortunately I got seasick.  During...More				
Elizabeth L
10/06/2019 

					  We had a great time and It was interesting to snorkel with the Divers. We didn't expected it but we  didn't mind it . It felt more professional and... read more serious than other Snorkeling trips we have done. Zak and Tracy were very careful and professional...More				
Pepa2229
8/12/2019 

					  We tried the one day discover scuba course and we were not disappointed. It was everything that was promised and more! We were able to swim with nurse sharks, see... read more some lobsters and even a barracuda. Brandon was our scuba dive instructor for the course...More				
brittanyrnee33
8/16/2019 

					  Great day on the water with a lovely captain and crew.  They were knowledgable and helpful.  Would definitely go out on another trip with them again.				
196jenniferf
2/21/2020 

					  We picked the day 3/16 to take the 1pm trip snorkel trip after watching the weather and wind forecasts.  Check in was professional and all about safety and equipment.... read more I went for a wet suit which was a good decision ocean temp was 74 and I wanted to maximize my snorkel time by keeping warm.  Before departing we saw a mother manatee and her small calf. Captain was very careful leaving the dock.  ScubJoe did the safety intro and demonstration of PFA for  22 POB.  Captain Karl put us over the reef and ordered us off his boat to Go have FUN.  Got fish? Sure did see all kinds.  Followed a nurse shark who had no idea I was above her. The 2 reef trip was a relief from the anxiety and stress of the reality around us.  You do not have to get in the water. To come on board just pay the small fee to be a passenger and enjoy the trip out and back to the reefs.  Fine views from the bridge too.				
DARR27MM97
3/22/2020 

					  Went to the Florida Keys Dive Center to complete my open water scuba diving certification. Tracy was my instructor and she was incredible! Very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. She... read more pointed out tons of things underwater that myself and companions would not have seen and...More				
Erin S
11/13/2019 

					  Excellent tour on 4th August 2019 - we got to swim with at least 10 sharks (Nurse sharks, so all very safe!) on a coral reef, what more could you... read more want? Brilliant tour & a fun crew.				
Resort100060
8/16/2019 

					  Couldn't have had an easier and more fun time finishing up my open water check out dives. Tracy is an incredible instructor. She made sure any question I had on... read more a skill was answered, made me feel comfortable in my own abilities and gave us some great info on the dive and post dive on what we saw! Cory and Carsten made the boat trip enjoyable and helped out with gear with everyone on board. Highly recommend any level of training with these guys!! thanks again				
andrewaO6140PE
2/26/2020 

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					  Great service every time that I use them. Today was another great example of that.				
Scuba Santa
09/17/2019 

					  Nice place, wonderful and helpful crews, had a lot of fun ... saw turtles, sharks, lobsters, crabs, eels, etc. You name it!				
Yi Fang
09/11/2019 

					  Always a wonderful crew at Florida Keys Dive Center. Comfortable boats. Not overcrowded. Great service. This is one of the only dive centers I will dive with in the Keys. Highly recommended.				
Don Moss
08/25/2019 

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					  Awesome group of folks.   Highly recommended.				
Shane Womack
06/25/2019 

					  Vantage Point Diving of Jacksonville had an awesome weekend of diving with FlaKeys!! Thanks to an awesome crew for going out of there way to make us feel at home. Until next time!!				
Mark Flowers
06/18/2017 

					  Can not say enough about the professionalism and experience that you find here at FKDC.  It's no wonder why Indian Valley Scuba comes back time and time again!				
David Valaika
12/13/2017 

					  Great experience with Captain Carsten.  Even in rough conditions he made certain that our group of 27, including mostly middle school kids got out for a great snorkeling trip.				
Jennifer Stull-Wise
05/19/2017 

					  We had a blast snorkeling with them. The divers all said they loved it. We saw some very cool stuff out there.				
Rosie Fras Botsford
03/20/2017 

					  Very unsafe dive practices. Two dives, both reefs about a 5 minute boat ride apart. Put in the water and were told to be back in an hour or when air is at 700. Came back late because we were given no guide, no offer of a guide, and had never been diving in the area so didn’t know it at all. So unsafe. When we made it back the captain was upset with us then after the 5 minute boat ride were told to hop immediately back into the water. Again. So unsafe. Over priced, unsafe diving, no effort to go to two different dive sites. Do yourself a favor and look into another company.				
Brittany Christine
12/31/2018 

					  Had an awesome time with this professional but VERY FUN dive company. I will definitely be back to dive here again.				
Ray Morin
11/14/2017 

					  Had an amazing time!!! Definitely will go again!!!				
Shawn Spicer Perrone
04/08/2018 

					  Wow, what a fantastic group of professional and fun folks here at Florida Keys Dive Center. 
I got certified yesterday, and it could not have been a better experience.  My instructor, Stephanie was patient and knowledgeable. All of the Staff including Pam, Will, Carston, Lizzie and especially Scuba Joe, we're funny, friendly and never forgot safety.  I highly recommend this center for a great experience.				
Connie Taylor
10/16/2015 

					  Having an Awesome time here. Outstanding staff. Thank you Carsten and Stephanie for some great dives				
Anne Poirier
05/19/2014 

					  We have been diving with FKDC for several years now.  We do an annual January trip from Ohio when it's a bit slow down there and seas get a little rough.   FKDC always tries to accommodate our dive plans whether deep, shallow or at night.  We store our gear in a locker between trips which is so great and they also offer multi trip discounts.   I don't rent gear but from what I have seen, the rental equipment is very well maintained.  There's lots of dive shops in the area but this one it top notch.				
David Scarnati
01/24/2017 

					  The service felt rush with substandard customer service. The two assistants to the captain, or first and second mate, were pretentious and advised patrons not to write a review if they had something negative to say. I had actually booked my dive trip with a different company but they encountered issues with their boat. I was In and out of the water in 30 minutes for each dive. No pre-brief or disclosure of dive sites. Now to the most important detail - the dive: we went to two unknown sites. The corals and marine diversity was average, the dive instructor lost sense of location at some point and we stayed within a 40 meter radius from the boat. Overall the keys has a much richer biodiversity but I did not get to see it.   Get in get out was the overall impression I left with, and it is my least favorite dive by far out of 20. In conclusion, monotonous sites and impersonal service makes me not recommend this place for a Keys diving adventure.				
Frank Martinez
06/28/2018 

					  Went on a dive yesterday ( Feb 28,2017). The captain and Tracey the dive master were great. The entire staff was very accommodating, professional and friendly.				
Leigh Shisler
03/01/2017 

					  Had an amazing time diving with the Florida Keys Dive Center!  Captain Carsten, Scuba Joe, and Corey are the best!!  Can’t wait to go back😊				
Wendy Lobash Neuman
06/30/2019 

					  Phenomenal experience getting my open water PADI. Special thanks to Cory my instructor for making this such a great experience overall! He took the time to really make sure everyone understood the procedures. Highly recommended!

We also saved a turtle which was pretty awesome				
Kyle Greene
08/26/2018 

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