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They took us to a very small reef - that didn’t look healthy to me - with hardly anything interesting to see. To make matters worse, there were large... read more waves that had three negative effects. First, the water was murky, making it difficult to see even if there were any interesting creatures to be seen. Second, it made getting into the water and back on to the boat hazardous. Third, it made many of us nauseous - yours truly included. I know this outfit doesn’t control the waves but in our view, the trip should have been canceled. I would have enjoyed kayaking at our resort or taking a hike much more than puking in the ocean without even seeing any interesting fish.

2/18/2021
Very nice thing to do with someone special and people are very friendly. I highly recommend this place

2/15/2021
Fabulous experience, captain and crew made the whole process easy, as I’d never done this before. Seas were very choppy (about 3 foot) which they have no control over;... read more but if you’re prone to seasickness don’t go on a choppy day.
I would definitely go back to them.

2/15/2021
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Scuba Joe is the best instructor ever! I was definitely a very difficult and nervous student, but he was very patient and made me feel super comfortable in & out... read more of the water while getting me scuba certified. He dedicated all his time and went above and beyond to accommodate me and answer all my questions. He was very kind, funny, and taught me a lot about diving and marine life. The FKDC and Scuba Joe are the best in The Keys!!

8/26/2020
If you want to learn or just scratch that diving itch this is the place to do it. All the staff are the coolest dudes and Scuba Joe's dive classes... read more are second to none. The dives here are always are an amazing journey. You get to see all the awesome life that the keys have to offer. You may even see some rare ocean life like the West Atlantic Black Piranha! Overwhelming good time hear, the only thing you will regret is having to get out of the water. 5 Stars Hands DOWN. Scuba Joe Rocks!

9/03/2020
Had a great experience with my family, Captain Tim & Scuba Joe were the best, they both made all of us feel at ease and able to relax. Everything was... read more very clean, and sanitized as well. We all felt safe and it contributed to the great time had by all.

7/03/2020
Scuba Joe and Captain Tim are super fun and know where some of the coolest reefs are. Scuba Joe was fun to be around.

6/15/2020
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.

11/23/2019
We went out to the reef and saw so many beautiful things in the ocean, nurse sharks, small bonnet head shark, a small stingray, tons of tropical fish. Tracy was... read more smart, friendly, informative, completely competent and conservation minded. We had a beautiful time on the water... minus a little sea sickness! I would highly recommend this facility and their professionalism and care for our oceans and its guests!

6/28/2020
We had a really nice time on the boat. Boat was in excellent condition as was the snorkeling equipment. A call-out to Zack who was super nice and super helpful... read more (especially with Courtney who was feeling a little sea-sick). We enjoyed chatting with Captain Carson...More

12/10/2019
It was great diving with Florida Keys Dive Center. All crews are super professional and friendly. On the wreck trip, most people on the boat has been to the Spiegel... read more Grove, so we went to the Eagle. I wish we could stay there longer (20+ minutes on Nitrox) but I understand the safety concerns. A weight pocket dropped accidentally from my buddy's BC. Zack found it back with super sharp eyes and lightening fast swim! Thank you Zack! On the reef trip we saw large schools of fish, 5+ nurse sharks, 6+ moray eels, a big lobster, a scorpion fish (better leave it alone!). Thanks Captain Tim for choosing the site! The weather did not work out one day (3.5-4 ft sea). Captain Carsten decided to cancel that trip. It was a tough decision, but I fully appreciate it as the crew responsibly put safety as the first priority. Overall, I highly recommend them!

1/03/2021
My husband, daughter and I used the Florida Keys Dive Center to complete our SCUBA Open Water Certification. All of the staff were incredible friendly and helpful. Our... read more instructor, SCUBA Joe, was AMAZING. He truly loves diving and it shows. He is incredibly patient and made us all so comfortable with the process. We lucked out with perfect weather and were able to see so many fish, rays, and sharks during our 4 dives. We are planning to book another dive with SCUBA Joe before the end of the summer!

7/22/2020
Hey, it's the ocean! The trip was well prepared and though a little wavy was the weather everything went smoothly. The highlight of diving was a shark some 4-5 feet... read more long. Amazing! The reef is nice (not astounding but nice) and shallow allowing for a...More

12/30/2019
Very nice thing to do with someone special and people are very friendly. I highly recommend this place

2/15/2021
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

10/06/2019
It was amazing! It was so much fun! We saw dolphins, turtles, and nurse sharks! The whole entire trip was extremely wonderful. Scuba Joe, was so kind and funny. He... read more helped my smallest child snorkel and stayed with him until my son felt comfortable. That was so sweet, kind, and thoughtful of Joe! There was also captain Tim and Zac doing the scuba. Both the captain and Zac were very nice and told us all kinda of information.
It was such a great time that both my kids are still talking about the blue elephant and the turtle song. If you ask scuba Joe he will tell you about it. The kids really loved it. Beyond happy I did my snorkeling with them!

7/15/2020
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.

3/21/2020
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I went there with my University for my first ever salt water dive and I could not have asked for a better experience. They were thorough, kind and incredibly wise. I felt completely safe and in good hands and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you guys for such an amazing experience.


04/18/2016
Just finished our 3rd day diving with FKDC and this is now the 2nd year in a row that we have returned. All of the staff are tremendously helpful and knowledgeable. Their focus is on you and having a good time. From Scuba Joe to Deon and Mike along with Capt Tom and Dave, everyone has a great sense of humor and safety is always #1. This is a top notch group and I will always be exclusive to them and will recommend them to everyone else.


04/01/2017
Our trip was originally planned for Saturday, but the waves were too choppy so it was canceled. We got to go today (Monday).The Captain and crew were SO fun and informative. The current was SUPER strong at our first stop (pleasure reef) so they put out a line for the snorkeling folks to hold on to. They had eyes on us the whole time, and were quick to offer helpful advice and a helping hand. We saw a wide variety of fish and other creatures, and the crew was excited and quick to tell us quick trivia about the species we encountered. The second stop was so much easier to swim in (shark ledge), my eight year old even handled it like a champ (after a pep talk with the Captain and Morgan with several “GO LILLIAN!” calls from Morgan while we were in the water.) They had fresh, cold water on board and a large ice chest for customers food and drinks, and then they cut up fresh oranges and pineapple after our last stop.
I could not possibly recommend this trip more. I may have the names of the stops wrong but OH MY GOSH it was fun. Do it. Bring cash for tips, they’ll deserve them.


12/03/2018
Amazing place! Very friendly and helpful people, great diving sites and Dive master Scuba Joe is absolutely an amazing guide!!!!!


06/01/2017
Me & my family went with Billy from Mac's from Tarpon Springs. We had a blast. Cory, Tracy & the rest of the staff were efficient, courteous, professional & prepared. Our 1st saltwater dive on a charter boat so we did not know what to expect. I also love how Cory cut the fruit for us as a snack. Thank you to all who made this possible.


08/13/2019
Wonderful people. They are very knowledgeable and made our snorkeling trip very comfortable with a group who have no experience at all. I was concerned about getting in and out of the boat, but that was very easy. Captain Tim and Scuba Joe were AWESOME!! Thanks for a wonderful day with my family.


07/30/2019