Florida Keys Dive Center
Florida Keys Dive Center, aka "Flakeys", is a full service PADI scuba diving center in the Florida Keys, offering daily guided scuba diving trips, scuba instruction, spear fishing and private dive charters, as well as Sunset Cruises and Sandbar Tours. You can find us in Tavernier, FL, mile marker 90 along the Overseas Hwy. 5 minutes South of Key Largo and a short drive from Key West and the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area.
Come scuba dive the best wrecks with us here in the warm waters of Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada. We will take you to sunken wrecks like the Duane, Eagle, Bibb, Spiegel Grove, SS Benwood and the newly discovered "Yellow Submarine" . Dive the spectacular ledges like Conch Wall, Crocker Wall and Snapper Ledge. Our "Florida Keys Diving" charter trips to the reefs of Molasses, Hens & Chickens, Davis, Davey Crocker, Pennekamp, Pickles, Victory, Runway, Fingers, Morada, Rocky Top and Aquarium must be experienced.
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Get Nitrox Certified in just one day.
Go Lionfish or Lobster Hunting.
Join our Dive Against Debris or Shark Awareness Dives
Bring your own scuba diving gear or rent from us. If you are not a certified scuba diver, try our Discover Scuba class or get PADI Certified in a weekend. If you are a little bit rusty, we also offer refresher diving courses as well as Classes, from Beginner to Advanced and all the way to Instructor!
Diving in the Florida Keys - Eagle Wreck Dive
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What is the Florida Keys Dive Center?
Watch the video to see what we're about! Then cruise around and check out our amazing photos from some of our latest trips.
Google Reviews
We had a great time diving with Florida Keys diver center. We booked a private charter for lobster hunting and we did get two lobsters! Our captain is Jordi and dive master is Jones. They both are great! This is definitely my favorite charter I did in Florida! Highly recommend it!
We had a great time diving the last two days! We did morning and afternoon dives both days. We limited out during mini season. Kyle was our dive guide and was exactly the type of guide we were looking for. He paid attention to the important stuff so we could focus on the lobster. He pointed stuff out and was easy to get along with. Captain Allison was friendly and knowledgeable. The best dive trips! It was like being with family. The boat wasn’t overly crowded and everyone especially staff were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We will definitely be booking again next time!!! Thanks guys! —-Rachel & Matt
Been to the Dive Center several times over the years and in the past we have always had a great time, however, this time was much different, honestly not sure if we’ll be going back ever again.We went on a 4 hour snorkel trip on 7/6/2022 which left at 12pm’ish with 8 of my family and friends.This trip was different than the other since the boat had mostly divers on it, and our group were the only snorkelers, where other trips always consisted of mostly snorkelers.When we got to the first site they had all of the Divers in the water first, which was fine but we literally HAD to ask for our masks before we received them, and received little to no instruction on the site, where to swim, or what to be aware of. We had a first time snorkeler with us and he had almost no instruction and was left nothing more than a pool noodle as a flotation device.On every snorkel trip I’ve every been on you alway receive the neon green inflatable vest which you are “required” to wear in the water at all times. This time however they didn’t have any! My wife who is very timid of water had to practically beg for one, after witch the captain went below and found one for her to use. We’ve always been told their insurance requires all snorkeler to wear the vest in the water, but I guess they changed insurance companies 🤷🏻♂️.Upon returning to the boat while my family and friends were still in the water I find the captain and crew mate distracted by their phones, paying NO attention to the people (with out proper safety equipment) in the water.On top of it all, the sites sucked for snorkeling, I assume because they went to sites more suited for divers. But maybe there is a perfectly good reason for this, idk.I would like to close this off by saying that I have nothing but good things to say about Scuba Joe, every time we’ve had him he’s always been a total pleasure. He was just taking care of his job with the divers this time.I’m not sure who should of been taking care of the snorkelers but they definite were not doing it.
Personal experience and opinion, there is nowhere else I would have wanted to go to get my first Scuba cert. A year ago I was pulled out of the Gulf unconscious and now thanks to my amazing Dive Instructor Mel, a wonderful buddy, the one and only Capt Allison and all the great people at Flakeys I am a certified open water diver! From start to finish it was relaxed, comfortable and fun. The instructors made me comfortable, the education gave me confidence and the experience has given me what I know will be a life long passion. Love these guys and highly recommend them for anyone wanting to get their toes wet in the dive world or wanting to get that next specialty under their belt!
My daughter and I came diving (9 dives) at the end of December, and we can't say enough good things about the entire team, including boat captains, crew, dive masters, and office staff. They were each professional, extremely helpful, and friendly, and I never questioned our safety on any dive, on the boat or in the water. It seemed like safety was paramount to them, which was very reassuring, since my daughter had just gotten certified, and these were her first dives, and I hadn't dived in over 10 years. Charley is the best Dive Master I've worked with in 30 years. Her knowledge, quiet confidence, and easy-going demeanor made her a pleasure to follow into the abyss. She is one of those people you would want to have beside you in battle. Captain Jason and the rest of the staff were a pleasure to work with, and made us feel welcome every day. It is without any reservation that I recommend Florida Keys Dive Center, and we hope to be back in the future as well.
Excellent service. Our dive guide Claire was very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. The dive was easy, close and very scenic making the experience very enjoyable. I will definitely be back.
We were able to dive three different days through this shop. The staff was amazing and the dives fantastic. Definitely dive with them again!
Friendly, positive staff, very helpful & a wonderful first experience! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to go snorkeling or diving with a friendly, warm crew 👍🏼 They answered any questions I had while we were out in the sea. And quite honestly, answered down to a science lol. The Captain & crew are very well informed & passionate about what they do!
We had a great time. Lana was great at finding hidden animals and showing us. I loved petting the nurse sharks. Captain Jason was great too. Definitely recommend!
This is a great choice if you want to dive. I had never dived before but they made it easy and fun. The staff is friendly and I’m glad I got to go out. Thanks to Melanie and Lana for helping learn and dive.
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Facebook Reviews
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2022-11-09T22:26:18+0000
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Stefanie Plein
2022-08-30T20:33:22+0000
My husband and I recently completed our Rescue Diver & EFR training with Bailey and Kyle of Florida Keys Dive Center... and it was phenomenal from start to finish. They were both very professional, calm, informative, and fun! We learned a ton and never felt rushed. They are the best instructors that we ever had throughout our scuba career and we will be back.read more
Melanie Coetsee
2022-08-05T13:13:14+0000
Florida Keys Dive Center has the best instructors and boat captains! Joe was an amazing instructor; he’s thorough,... fun, and funny. He trained me a few years ago and we came back for him to train our son this summer. We enjoyed working with Faith and Kyle, and Captain Allison and Captain Bob took great care of us. If you are looking to get certified or just want to find a great crew to dive with we highly recommend Florida Keys Dive Center!read more
Dave-Amy Barclay
2022-07-13T02:35:20+0000
My son and I had three awesome days of diving with the Florida Keys Dive Center. The staff/crew are all great,... especially Scuba Joe. Thank y’all so much. Highly recommend.read more
Dave Cecil
2022-07-09T15:09:02+0000
Had a great time Scuba Spear Fishing, Diving and snorkeling Crew was fantastic especially Joe and Kyle.
Ted Roller
2022-07-02T23:40:27+0000
These guys are the absolute best. The boat is clean and well-maintained. The people are authentic, caring, patient and... thoroughly professional. Their commitment to protecting in the Ocean is commendable, and they have a long history as one of the oldest dive shops in the Keys. You won’t be sorry if you make the choice to dive with Florida Keys dive Center.read more
Coty Peardon
2022-06-27T13:02:25+0000
Personal experience and opinion, there is nowhere else I would have wanted to go to get my first Scuba cert. A year ago... I was pulled out of the Gulf unconscious and now thanks to my amazing Dive Instructor Mel, a wonderful buddy, the one and only Capt Allison and all the great people at Flakeys I am a certified open water diver! From start to finish it was relaxed, comfortable and fun. The instructors made me comfortable, the education gave me confidence and the experience has given me what I know will be a life long passion. Love these guys and highly recommend them for anyone wanting to get their toes wet in the dive world or wanting to get that next specialty under their belt!read more
Morten Waltorp Knudsen
2022-04-08T18:45:18+0000
I have just completed my Dive Master here and it has been a fantastic experience. Everyone has been so attentative to... me and ‘down to earth’. Everyone knew of the DM candidate from Denmark and I have really felt part of the “family” while doing the course. I really like when a company - by actually showing it through all employees - show they focus on quality - before quantity. Customer Satisfaction is king - but more important is recurring business. I really would love to come back and do my IDC here. Big credits also to Nate, you are a fantastic instructor and person. I have really enjoyed all our skills and the teaching-method from you. I have also enjoyed all the laughing but also the serious stuff where you showed me where I could improve myself.Awsome company and awsome people makes great results. Please go visit Florida Keys Dive Centerread more
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2022-03-13T15:13:20+0000
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Lori Reed Scaggs
2021-11-19T04:15:09+0000
We had an awesome time! Captain Jason is hilarious and an excellent captain, and Charley was one of the best DM's... we've dove with. She's a true pro in crisis. We had someone on our ship run out of air in tricky conditions and she never panicked, while making sure the rest of us had a great dive. We'll definitely be back!read more
Jim Maloy
2021-11-08T12:23:30+0000
Thanks for all the support while our family dove with you! First time with you and may it not be our last. Our girls... were able to go on their own with your capable staff while we dealt with our own gear issues. All in all a fun and encouraging environment on the boat and in the water. we caught several lobster with the help of your crew spotting them for us on their scooter. loads of fun! the group of spear fishermen got their dinner too. Capt Jason is a riot! .read more
Cassandra Clark
2021-10-19T14:12:22+0000
Really enjoyed the environment of this dive shop and the positive perspective of the employees! Some highlights of my... experience:I was greeted cheerfully when I arrived, all the staff was very friendly and accomodating! Eric, Matt, Captain Jason, Scuba Joe are all very knowledgeable and have your safety and happiness in mind!! Captain Jason has a great personality that really lives up the experience! The boat was clean and well organized!I really liked how they setup the boat and divers equipment before they let you on. I feel like this allows them to efficiently and effectively setup without chaos. The double dip on the Duane was fantastic - saw a few plump lady bullsharks, slayed a few lionfish! Even though me and my dive buddy may have dipped into deco briefly - we were NOT chastised or yelled at (Oops - won't happen again, I promise!) It was really nice to experience a new dive shop with good vibes, positive attitudes and friendly crew. I highly recommend this dive shop on your next visit to the Keys!read more
Laura Creech
2021-09-21T01:26:19+0000
Had amazing dives with Joe today! Loved seeing lots of friendly nurse sharks! Thanks FKDC for a memorable day!
Bryce Ivings
2021-09-06T05:04:23+0000
As always, we had an amazing weekend diving with Florida Keys Dive Center. These guys really know how to do it right!... Incredible customer service, attention to detail, and a genuine love for what they do; all come together to provide an unforgettable experience for any skill level.read more
Scuba Worldinc
2021-08-18T22:30:08+0000
Thank you to Flakeys for hosting our dive group 3 times per year! You are a home away from home for us! Your crew is... incredible! Captain Brad and Rusty are top notch, safe, and friendly captains. Lana, Charlie, Mel, Anne, and Joe are wonderful guides and first mates. We appreciate their assistance on and off the boat, and we love to laugh and smile with them. Matt is the manager in the office who can handle anything! Thank you for all of your hospitality and kindness. We can not wait until our next FKDC-IDC trip. We ❤️ Flakeys!read more
Stephen Jordon
2021-08-18T17:06:39+0000
Fantastic and fun professional staff led by Captain Brad King which made the dive day very enjoyable.
Delaney Heneveld
2021-08-16T12:11:47+0000
The Florida Keys Dive center took such good care of us. We went for a weekend trip and did 3 days of diving with them.... Each instructor we had was very knowledgeable and made our experience a blast! We saw so much wildlife, including nurse sharks, hammerhead sharks, bull sharks, Goliath grouper, and so many types of fish! Thanks Florida Keys Dive Center for making our trip to the Keys so incredible! We WILL be back 😊read more
Ryan Horsey
2021-08-10T14:22:50+0000
First class dive operation. Matt and Capt Brad did amazing. Hats off to the dive crew and thank you for the memories.
David Hooker
2021-08-06T22:11:04+0000
I'm not one who usually complains, but what's up with me calling your center today at 4:03pm to make sure we didn't... need our own lights for the night dive with a 5:30pm check-in and getting "oh...we were just about to call you..." TO CANCEL? I mean I get that we were the only two left because someone cancelled and that there's no money in taking only two people out, but now I have zero chance to reschedule anything and I even offered to pay more to try to make it a private charter.I had another company say they could've done a private charter "if we'd had more notice". And THAT is the crux of my complaint. We are expected to give days of notice in order to get our money back and there's no refund for less than 24 hours notice. Does that mean that you guys knew about this for more than a day and didn't even so much as give me a heads up? Or did the others cancel just today and you kept their money and still didn't take us out?This is a special father-son graduation trip and we fly out on Sunday, so our options to get in a night dive now are NIL. I'm very disappointed for my son and in your company.read more
Leahcim Reyd
2021-06-30T11:45:45+0000
friendly staff and a great bunch if people I highly recommend this establishment.I also recommend your sister gets a... better fitting binkini 2.just saying..read more
Kevin Spingler
2021-06-25T17:08:58+0000
Awesome and professional operation. Scuba Joe is a great instructor! Some of my best dives have been with this group!
Stan Janson
2021-06-23T14:08:58+0000
This is a great place to dive. Personnel are great. Matthew, Charlie, and Nate did a great job. Chase is a great... captain and very knowledgeable and fun to hang out. Ann worked hard getting us ready to dive and is very sweet. We have been diving this shop for years, acquired our advance and nitric certificates from this shop. We love it!!!! Very special mentioned to Scuba Joe who is a great guide, instructor,and all around wonderful person. He was our instructor and we have dove with him many times over the years. He is a gem and I am homered to call him my friend.read more
Aly Ob
2021-06-15T03:22:46+0000
10/10 for Charlie! We absolutely loved diving with her over the past few days and can’t wait to be back in the water as... soon as possible. Such a fun trip! I’ve never seen so many beautiful nurse sharks on one reef. We rented everything except fins and masks and all equipment was in pristine condition. Great reefs, great boat, and even better people!read more
Jennifer Fleming Vitiaci
2021-06-06T13:00:35+0000
This is an excellent operation. I dove 4 boats on this trip and loved this one. Great staff and crew. First night dive.... Thanks guys. I’ll be back!🦈read more
Joe Russo
2021-05-13T22:32:53+0000
Good crew, I use them every year. I like the fact that it is never crowed in the water or on the boat.
Matt Bührt
2021-02-24T23:58:29+0000
Provided a great snorkeling experience. Had a great time on our vacation. Would definitely come back again
Allison Ebner
2021-01-20T01:26:55+0000
I can’t say enough good things about my daughters experience here! They were so helpful and really great to work with.... Her instructors were Jake and Zach. Jake worked with her (and Dad who was doing refresher) the first day in the pool and spent so much time, he made it fun, really built her skills and her confidence. Her first open water dive with Zach the next day went great! She had Jake for day 3 again and he greeted us with enthusiasm making it fun for us all to be there. I got to go along as a “bubble watcher” and got to know the whole crew. Jake took her through all the steps she needed to get her certification done. He hustled around getting both of them ready - Dad had the go-pro from the dive shop for some great pictures and videos below the surface. It was a great day and a huge thank you to the entire team at the dive center - especially to her instructors and to Jake for making it an amazing experience she won’t forget!read more
Alex Tran
2021-01-07T12:53:36+0000
Amazing dive shop. We have alway kept returning to see the FKDC crew time and time again. Everyone from Shannon and Pam... helping us out with booking the trip to the amazing crew on the boat, Carsten, Shane, Zach and Jake! They have always made us feel like a part of their family and we can’t wait to come back! Thank you all for a great week of diving!read more
Roquel White Yeager
2021-01-05T14:21:29+0000
Jake and Zach and the Captain were AMAZING. I highly recommend this experience with them. We saw some amazing creatures... in the reefs. Black spotted moray eels, nurse sharks, lobsters, green eels and beautiful fish and coral. Jake and Zach were so patient and didn’t give up on us when we had moments of anxiety. Thank you for an unforgettable time!!read more
Peter Goldsborough
2021-01-03T21:18:58+0000
Did my Open Water Certification here and had a great time! Beautiful diving in the Keys and awesome instructors.... Instructors Jake and Zach were the best 👌read more
Geoffrey Iles
2020-12-30T18:18:30+0000
Jake was our instructor and made the experience AMAZING!!! He was incredibly patient, kind, knowledgeable, thorough, ... and helpful. Our entire family, friends, and colleagues ONLY use this dive center. You have many choices in the keys to get certified.... BUT this place is the absolute best. Don't waste your time or money anywhere else. Courteous, efficient, and safety are key here. Furthermore....I highly recommend requesting Jake....hands-down the best instructor in the keys.read more
Jennifer Stanford-Durham
2020-12-14T02:53:23+0000
We joined Florida Keys Dice center with our scuba group and had a wonderful time. Sites we visited were the best we’ve... been too. Captain Carsten and Zack took great care of us!read more
Andrea Polley-Bevan
2020-11-28T12:14:01+0000
Very professional. Best dive center we have used this year in the Keys. Jake and Captain Carsten were patient,... helpful, and enthusiastic. Definitely will use this charter again!🐡🐟🐠read more
Kristen Aucoin Traweek
2020-11-27T16:57:11+0000
My husband (bae lol) and I were so happy with our experience with Florida Keys Dive Center and their staff. We had the... absolute best time and will definitely be back! Thank you guys again for the perfect day of diving!read more
Diane Menyes Akers
2020-11-24T18:40:52+0000
Highly recommend Jake as your guide. Very knowledgeable and patient! Great overall experience! This is the only dive... shop in the keys I will go to.read more
Josh Langdon
2020-11-17T03:13:37+0000
Awesome group... would dive with them anytime. Big thanks to Jake for all the help with my friend’s 80 year mother that... wanted to dive one last time... As an instructor i would recommend to anyone that wants to dive with a relaxed crew this is them... Thanks guys.read more
Kimberly Schad Bielinski
2020-11-15T21:15:06+0000
Good time Jake and the crew were AWESOME!!!! Highly recommend this crew!! Sites were awesome and we were well taken... care of!! We will definitely be back!!read more
Michael Goodrich
2020-11-15T17:16:43+0000
What a great crew! Back to back days of diving with them has us convinced FKDC is the outfit to book if you are going... to be in the Key Largo area. Captain Tim is a fantastic and attentive boat captain. The first day Zack was the dive leader and Jake was the mate. On day two they switched rolls. Both are excellent and know the dive sites very well. The folks in the shop were very accomadating and helpful from the moment we first called them. We'll be back to dive with them again.read more
Lassie McDowell Pappas
2020-11-14T21:52:39+0000
Great crew, especially Jake! Very thoughtful and helpful for all of us! Mom, Dad, Luke, and Will 👌🤿
Jailene Lisboa
2020-10-02T16:14:36+0000
Great place to go snorkeling. Great experience. Jake was very helpful!
Deb Lockwood
2020-09-10T23:11:23+0000
Thank you Shannon for getting us booked & checked in.Fantastic day with the crew! Capt. Carsten, Jake, Zach, & Joe!... Took care of us and led us to some bugs! Will definitely be back!!!read more
Brian Lockwood
2020-09-10T23:09:28+0000
Excellent team and vary helpful. Made for a great experience.
Brian DeCamp
2020-09-09T02:12:31+0000
Excellent customer service! Scuba Joe loves what he does and it shows! He is the best guide!
Nick Hammel
2020-09-08T17:34:05+0000
Spent the weekend diving with the Florida Keys Dive center. Very Professional and knowledgeable staff. Thank you... Capt.Tim, Capt. Tracy and Scuba Joe for a amazing weekend an pointing out that west Atlantic black piranha!🤙read more
Kerri Kelly-Womack
2020-09-05T23:09:52+0000
Celebrating my son’s 14th birthday! Thank you Zack & Jake for making Aiden’s birthday wish come true. Awesome... adventure! Awesome guides!read more
Morris McNitt
2020-08-05T00:27:07+0000
Staff and facilities are awesome. Boats are excellent and reefs awesome.
David Kanupp
2020-07-30T17:46:48+0000
These guys were awesome! Very professional and amazing to deal with. I had a blast! My 7 year old even thinks she saw... the Western Atlantic Black Piranha!read more
Steve Smith
2020-07-28T16:44:19+0000
Scuba Joe was amazing he completed my sons open water certification and was a great instructor! Florida Keys dive... center is one of the best I have used the boat Captain and crew worked hard to make the dives and trips memorable.read more
Roy Cabalo
2020-07-11T22:28:11+0000
SUPER morning snorkeling with Capt Tim and Zack!! Parking easy, great customer service, very informative staff and... crew. Boats are very clean and have that comforting engine rumble. Zero disparity between snorkelers and divers which was very nice. They followed COVID rules and did everything they could to keep folks comfortable. Great trip, worth going back.read more
Jason Hoffman
2020-07-03T12:41:18+0000
Had a great experience with Captain Tim & Scuba Joe! This was our first Snorkeling trip and my family loved it.... Recommend as their service was excellent. Also they were very safe in regards to Social distancing but not to a point of feeling like we weren't going to enjoy the trip.. very enjoyable.read more
Andrea DeFrancisco Bianchi
2020-06-21T15:52:32+0000
We had such a great time. We’ve been with a lot of other dive operators in the keys but this was definitely the best.... Captain Tim was nice and very knowledgeable . Scuba Joe was my favorite . He was so very nice, helpful and very smart. I needed extra help with my equipment and they were more than happy to help , thanks guys you made our 2 tank dive GREAT.🧜🏻♀️🐬🐟🐠🦈. Sam & Andrearead more
Jose Fontalvo
2020-05-28T10:59:21+0000
cool dive, great products, all for sails,big boats, Yachts industry at World and accesorios, nice people with cute... atention.read more
Zachary Smith
2020-04-30T00:46:20+0000
First off: a disclaimer. I worked for Florida Keys Dive Center for the past year running social media, creating videos... of our beautiful reefs and other "inside engineering tasks". I also mated the boat, guided divers, and occasionally led courses. My time at FKDC (Flakeys) is coming to an end and I would like to leave my honest, unbiased review of my time there.As many of you know, diving down in the Keys leaves you with MANY options of dive shops to pick from. You could go up north out of Key Largo, down south out of lower Islamorada, or somewhere in between.. Like us! The location of FKDC is truly unique and is one of the many reasons I recommend diving with them. Located at mile-marker 90, FKDC can reach as far south as Alligator Reef and as far north as Dry Rocks (if for some reason you really wanted an hour and a half boat ride). The store, dock, and boats are all located at the same location This provides easy access when moving gear and last minute changes. The boats themselves are top of the line. Expertly maintained by Captain Carsten, Captain Tom, Captain Tracy, and Cory, the company takes pride in providing the cleanest, smoothest, and most comfortable ride possible to the reefs. The REAL differentiator of this shop though is the staff. Inside, you have Pam and Tom with a combined experience of 60 years' in the industry. They know that customer service, safety, and professionalism are the keys (haha) to succeeding. The boat staff include Cory, Tracy, Joe, and Ronnie. These instructors have VAST backgrounds that enable them to teach you with care, safety, and friendliness that you will not get at any other dive shop. Some instructors have spent years in conservation efforts all around the world while others have trained in the smallest caves you can dive in. All of this amounts to instructors who will go above and beyond to give you the best experience you can possibly have on a dive in the keys - in the safest way possible. Downsides? Being a smaller shop occasionally means that they will not have enough people to send a boat out. While this is frustrating if you are planning a trip, they ensure that they will do everything in their effort to call around and get you out with another reputable dive shop. I have done this first hand and can tell you that we take our customers trips very seriously. I wouldn't want to come down and be told there's no trip either!Overall, I honestly believe that FKDC is the premier diving experience in the Florida Keys. The years of experience is there, the staff genuinely care, and the business itself is top notch. I am highly grateful for my time at FKDC and would recommend it to anyone. Heck, this is where I took MY parents! If anyone has any questions about my time at FKDC I am happy to answer them! Thanks for reading and happy diving!read more
Christina Weber
2019-11-24T22:40:43+0000
I enjoyed my afternoon dive trip. Professional crew, good boat, great equipment. Dive on 👍
Angela Edgemon
2019-11-20T17:46:35+0000
I had an amazing time receiving my diving certification with FKDC. Cory Dam, our instructor, was not only an amazing... teacher but also a really nice, funny guy. Gave us so many restaurant/bar/activity recommendations for the area and always made sure we were safe and having fun on our dives. He also gave me a tube of reef safe sunscreen which I desperately needed on the boat. Speaking of, their boat crew was fantastic and provided fresh fruit after our dive. Very friendly, awesome divers. If I'm back in Key Largo to dive, I'm definitely diving again with Florida Keys Dive Center! Thanks! 👏read more
Jenn Berthold
2019-11-10T12:48:29+0000
We had an amazing time with the dive crew. Especially Tracy!!! She has the BEST work ethic and should be recognized!!!
Catherine Edwards
2019-10-28T20:42:55+0000
we have had such a great time with Florida Keys Dive Center! We had done several snorkel trips and decided to get the... family SCUBA Certified. Corey was excellent with our two daughters (10&11). He was super patient, and very good at teaching all of us. I felt very confident that he was making sure the girls were safe and comfortable while we had our lessons and open water dives. We also just did our first ocean dive and the whole boat crew was great! Everyone was friendly and made sure we had a great time! Corey was our dive guide and he made sure we were all safe as well having fun! I knew my girls were in good hands and my husband and I were able to relax and enjoy the experience!read more
Roberto Lopez
2019-10-23T23:34:27+0000
Had a great experience with Joe and FKDC. My son and I used them last year to obtain our open water certification and... just obtained our Advanced Open Water Certification.Can’t say enough good things about this dive Center and Scuba Joe as an instructor!read more
Scuba Santa
2019-09-17T23:21:27+0000
Great service every time that I use them. Today was another great example of that.
Yi Fang
2019-09-11T00:15:34+0000
Nice place, wonderful and helpful crews, had a lot of fun ... saw turtles, sharks, lobsters, crabs, eels, etc. You name... it!read more
Don Moss
2019-08-25T21:05:56+0000
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.read more
Mark McKay
2019-08-17T20:53:03+0000
Awesome experience! Affordable rates, with professional staff. 2 tank dive package, saw tons of lively green morays,... dozens of nurse sharksI'll be going back! I recommend you give them a go.read more
Dominique Joe Parise
2019-08-13T13:21:21+0000
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.read more
Scott Slemp
2019-08-05T16:45:45+0000
Great diving and great guides and crew. We will definitely be back.
Alistair Hayward-Wright
2019-08-04T23:47:53+0000
The team at FKDC were fantasic got us in at the last minute for a Scuba Discovery session and the support and help was... great highly recommendedread more
Wendy Broussard
2019-07-30T00:22:54+0000
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.read more
Melanie Black Blair
2019-07-10T00:59:37+0000
We enjoyed our dive experiences over the years going back as far as 1994. The team was friendly and helpful for every... dive, we’ll come back again when we’re in the area!read more
William A Krebs III
2019-07-06T11:16:37+0000
Great Staff and operation. Always return to “home” in the keys
Wendy Lobash Neuman
2019-06-30T22:16:28+0000
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😊read more
Joan Knapp Kupper
2019-06-28T21:48:55+0000
Great group of people there! They are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Olga Agafonova
2019-06-16T22:50:55+0000
Captain Tracy and her crew took great care of our scuba group on all dives -- they are great with both newly certified... and experienced divers. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to scuba dive in Key Largo. Adaptive divers will feel especially welcome at this Dive Center.read more
Danette Kathleen Wolford
2019-06-08T21:29:11+0000
This is an awesome group and they are very fair with their prices, extremely knowledgeable and very competent.... Excellent service. Super good with children and novice as well as the expert diver.read more
Ken Padilla
2019-06-05T22:08:58+0000
The 4 Down Divers group spent two days with Florida Keys Dive Center and had a great experience. Each member having btw... 6 and 8 dives. All the dives were distinct and enjoyable. The Crew and dive master were friendly and knowledgeable.read more
Holly Verdeyen
2019-05-31T23:19:15+0000
I highly recommend Florida Key Dive Center to both beginners and experts. They are very professional and organized,... meaning you spend less time waiting around and more time diving and enjoying your vacation. We did an Advanced Open Water certification with instructors Cory and Brad over Memorial Day. They went the extra mile for us to make sure we got all of our required dives in even though the weather didn’t cooperate. They changed sites several times and they reshuffled their schedules for us to get in the final dive we needed on the last day. The boat Captains, Martin and Tom, were seasoned pros and made everyone feel at home on their boat. We had the best experience and we will definitely dive with them whenever we are in S. FL.read more
Trevor Russell
2019-05-31T20:52:09+0000
Such a great day! Captain Carsten and Scuba Joe were fantastic! They made us feel welcome and treated us like family! I... would recommend Florida Dive Center to anyone!read more
Demian Ingerman
2019-05-12T01:21:29+0000
Had a great experience diving with the wonderful people here. Super knowledgeable and attentive.
Terry L Anderson
2019-05-10T02:00:41+0000
A big thank you all the gang at Florida Keys Dive Center. Another great week of diving. We did reefs and wrecks and... got some awesome pictures. The Crew treated us great. Thanks again.read more
Matt Burch
2019-05-08T17:42:18+0000
We had a great experience with the staff and crew during three days of wreck diving. Kudos especially to Martin and... Tracy - great people and great diving. Highly recommended.read more
Wendy Farmer
2019-04-26T01:54:27+0000
Wow! I researched several dive facilities, and I spoke to the staff at Florida Keys Dive Center several times. Every... interaction was positive. My 10 year old son did an adventure dive today with Brad. Brad was AMAZING! All the staff were cautious, and they made the trip a lot of fun. I give this place a 10 out of 10. This was an experience of a life time.read more
Josh Michael
2019-04-23T03:13:38+0000
I grew up diving on the Keys. I have been gone 15yrs and came back to take my 13yr old son diving. The staff/crew have... been amazing with helping us out and accommodating our experience to make his first ocean diving experience the best. Highly recommend FKDC!!!!!read more
Lisa Marie
2019-03-31T02:31:19+0000
These guys are as good as they come. The folks here really love what they do. Pros are great boats, competitive prices,... good gear, amazing staff!!! Location. Definitely check these guys out, our first perfect customer service experience all vacation.read more
Kevin J Jackson
2019-03-30T13:14:29+0000
Wow wow wow, what a great place to scuba dive with. The staff was amazing, they were very attentive to safety and... focused on providing an excellent experience to their guests. My wife and I did our 4 open water dives for certification with them, and Scuba Joe was our instructor he was amazingly patient with my wife and myself. He really took the time to explain safety aspects of diving, and the rationale for what we we’re doing. Scuba Joe and the crew had us so comfortable by the end of the 2 days/4 dives, we came back the next day for 2 more. Each dive was a new experience, with interesting points. Sites were selected based on safety in water conditions combined with the sites of best interest. They really took the time to make sure we were comfortable. Also, I was looking to buy regulator and BCD, the owner Captain Tom and Scuba Joe, went above and beyond allowing us to try equipment to make an educated decision, without pressuring us to buy anything. I will definitely be diving with Flordia Keys Dive Center again. If you are looking for a fun safe crew to be on a boat and dive with this is it. Well worth the time and money.read more
Randy Jackson
2019-03-25T13:17:14+0000
Just completed the PADI open water certification. Cory Dam was an outstanding instructor.
Monica Reulbach
2019-03-17T17:59:45+0000
After diving in the keys for years, Florida Keys Dive Center delivered the BEST all-around dive experience!
Dar Goodrow
2019-02-24T02:50:21+0000
Very friendly and helpful staff, we had a great time chasing lobsters.👍👍
Philip Coccari
2019-02-17T20:03:01+0000
this is the number one place in the upper keys to go diving their equipment is fantastic the captains and the crew are... great and their instructors are the best a real friendly place to be and some amazing divingread more
Anne Marie Appel
2018-12-30T17:56:44+0000
Tracy and Tom were awesome - super helpful. Beautiful day with rough seas but they made it a very enjoyable experience.... highly recommend them!read more
Tara Kerwin Halstead
2018-12-13T22:53:43+0000
Great dives today at Davis Reef and Pleasure Reef ! 🦈🐠
Michael Parzynski
2018-12-09T22:40:58+0000
Had a great weekend diving with FKDC. Captain Carson and mate Brad did an excellent job on the boat. The captain was... able to find the Atlantic Ocean and all the wrecks and reefs. The weather was a bit bumpy, but we got out there without a problem. Brad kept busy filling everyone’s tank orders (80s, 100s, 40s, air, nitrox) and provided o-ring service on demand. He also helped us up the ladder and escorted people out o their seats. He had so much fun with us, he joined us for another day. After the second dive each trip, fresh pineapple and oranges were provided. Except the one day Brad forgot them. Bad Brad. In the shop Yvonne was a pleasure to coordinate the trip. I happily recommend FKDC!read more
Sarah Wylie
2018-12-03T23:04:03+0000
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.read more
Bob Thompson
2018-11-17T11:29:51+0000
They rushed dives to 40 minutes and canceled the night dive 45 minutes before sundown because “its gonna get dark... before we get out there”. Its a NIGHT DIVE dark is the point! Disappointed I went out with them on my vacation to the Keys.read more
Andrea Ramirez
2018-11-12T00:17:01+0000
I’ve been with them several times and I really like them, hence why I keep going back. Everything within the facilities... is conveniently located and close, so you don’t have to walk long distances with all the scuba equipment. Parking lot is just big enough for the facility.. not too big but I’ve never had a problem finding a spot. The ladies at the front desk are really nice and the second time I went in they already remembered me and expressed how happy they were to see us come back. The boats are good too.. bathroom not too clean but can’t expect much more from a public scuba boat lol. They don’t have a lot of staff so every time you go back you’re received by familiar and friendly faces. Dive sites are designated in advance but don’t be surprised if they change locations on diving day due to bad weather/currents. Love them. Will keep going back.read more
Rachel Okolichany
2018-09-17T00:36:48+0000
Morgan was an awesome dive instructor and knew a lot about the marine life and showed us so much while diving. so much... fun!read more
Melanie Armstrong
2018-09-10T18:20:59+0000
Awesome crew! Had an amazing time on our snorkel trip and look forward to doing it again.
Steven Jayko
2018-09-09T15:41:09+0000
Dove with the shop last weekend. Every one of the staff members were fantastic. They were pleasant people and they had... all of the knowledge about the area and diving you could want or need. The crew on the boat was top notch as well, the bonus was them having pineapple ready for us when the dive was done.read more
Shane Stapley
2018-08-30T18:43:11+0000
Away from the crowded sites of Key Largo the ocean teams with wildlife and FKDC will take you there in spacious well... equipped boats. A little bit more expensive but a lot worth it.read more
Kyle North
2018-08-26T02:02:12+0000
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 awesomeread more
Vincent Rocco
2018-08-25T02:23:36+0000
When I was a 13 year old little punk kid in Queens, NY my grandparents got me into scuba diving to keep me outta... trouble. I'm turning 40 next month and out of all those years of diving I've been diving in the Florida Keys for 16 of them. The FKDC shop, boat, and more importantly instructors, (one in particular that I'll get to later) were a game changer for me. I'm rescue certified, so while my gf was getting certified for open water diver I found myself with 2 days to kill. Turned to Google, ended up researching Hunter and Collector classes that were actually legitimate classes, with a legitimate syllabus, and a certification at the end of it. It lead me to Florida Keys Dive Center and........... SCUBA JOE!As you're reading this, those of you who have been on dive boats know the crew can make it an okay dive or a real fun, one to remember dive. Scuba Joe was a game changer. The other crew members were all great, had there insertion of corny dive jokes and puns that you get basically everywhere, they were very good, Scuba Joe was GREAT. He stands out from the crowd for sure. Mention to the staff, the woman behind the counter was so sweet, knowledge, and courteous. I actually watched her give TWO dive watches away for free to customers there that day with there young kids! And the younger marine who was the first mate for the day was awesome too. Scuba Joe looks salty with experience and he IS salty as hell..... he got my respect from the get go when he revealed strong marine life conservation ethics......and the fact that he's rapidly approaching 4000 dives!!!As far as instructor skill set, I've personally been an instructor for 6 years and I deal with a lot of strong and different personalities, so I'm familiar with having to teach different personalities, and I can tell right away Scuba Joe can teach, he can seriously drop some scuba knowledge on you no matter what your personality may be.The only thing that was actually more impressive then his classroom skill set, was getting to see him in action in the blue. This guy is a divers diver. From 1 logged dive to 1000 logged dives, no matter what your experience is he'll show you some new things. My finger hurts so I'm gonna wrap this up. From now on my dive trips to Key Largo / Tavernier, will be with Scuba Joe and FKDC. So that I'm no overly positive I will mention some constructive criticism..... For the older, taller, tanner boat captain, (forget the name), try to lighten up a bit.... Yeah yeah, we all know you're in a super serious position and ultimately responsible for all our lives and safety but you can "keys it up" a bit and not be so robotic..... But you're one hell of a good captain, so pretty please don't leave me out on the reef on my next trip!!This operation is a solid 5 outta 5!!!read more
Tracy Nelson
2018-08-19T02:11:30+0000
Given all of the choices you have for dive centers in the keys, it can be almost impossible to hit it right without... recommendations. It’s thanks to others taking the time to write about Florida keys dive center that we picked it for our son to do his advanced diving and photography qualification...that and the wonderful and very helpful lady who took my phone call. We were blessed to have scuba joe work with our son, and I felt so confident leaving him in Joes capable hands. The quality, friendliness, safety, and support he was give over the three days was fabulous. In short, a wonderful experience and we will be back for subsequent courses and fun dives.read more
Maureen Curtin
2017-06-26T16:23:02+0000
I am south Florida local and Florida Keys dive center is one of my top favorite dive outfits to go diving with. They... are professional, organized and and very safety oriented. I highly recommend them ! Had a blast yesterday at Molasses Reef!read more
Clint Erickson
2018-07-27T02:11:34+0000
The crew is very professional and accommodating. Excellent time! We caught lobster, saw a beautiful reef, and made... friends. I recommend this dive shop! We plan to get back asap.read more
Robb Camargo
2018-07-26T23:45:34+0000
Captain Tom and Zach were fantastic. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a great place to go snorkeling or... diving.read more
David Hansen
2018-07-25T14:26:18+0000
Our family went snorkeling with a group of scuba divers on a two tank trip. Two stops on two reefs off the coast of Key... Largo in the Atlantic ... Excellent! I was able to teach my two youngest kids how to purge their mask & snorkel and inflate/deflate their snorkeling vest. We saw barracuda, Angel fish, quite a few nurse sharks and lots of other sea life. Great family trip. Equipment was all provided and was top notch. Crew was excellent. Thank you.read more
Shawn Forbes
2018-07-22T22:04:12+0000
Wow! What an amazing experience from start to finish. Scuba Joe made the learning fun and enjoyable for everyone. He... ensured utmost safety and explained things in a way that were easy to understand so that I felt comfortable replicating them the first time in the ocean! I highly recommend anyone looking to dive or get certified to come here and ask for Joe!read more
Eric von Schmidt
2018-07-15T15:35:13+0000
Everybody was amazing!! Morgan, scuba Joe, Corey, captain Tom, captain Carson and the lovely ladies inside the shop.... They made it fun and comfortable for my 10year old son . A most if you are planning to dive in the Keys!read more
Mandi Davis
2018-07-06T22:44:30+0000
Had a great experience snorkeling despite rough conditions. My 10 year old did her scuba training and certification... with Morgan and absolutely loved her and it! I could not be more pleased.read more
Cynthia L Burgess
2018-07-04T16:45:08+0000
CaptTom and MateJoe were GREAT hosts! Knowledgeable, experienced and very helpful with any questions we had (big or... small) getting in or out of the boat👍🏼👍🏼read more
Kristy Ontko
2018-07-01T23:52:53+0000
Been diving with FKDC since 2001. This is the most non gimmicky and professional dive operation in the Keys. Request... specific sites when you book and you will not be disappointed!read more
Frank Martinez
2018-06-28T17:08:38+0000
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.read more
Brittany Greenwood
2018-06-11T19:45:46+0000
Amazing time and crew. Scuba Joe treats you like he has known you for years and caters to you as well as the Captain... they were amazing. Will not go with anyone else from now on. Thank you for a great Sunday on the boat❤️read more
James Howard Briel
2018-06-09T21:17:24+0000
Captains Tom & Carsten put us on some of the best reefs I've been on, in the keys,and I've been on many!!... Excellet,professional dive outfit.read more
Michael McCollum
2018-05-10T16:52:19+0000
I have been diving with Florida Keys Dive Center since 2006 and they do a great job. Captain Karsten knows all the good... diving spots and Scuba Joe has saved my dive a number of times by replacing a blown o ring on my tank. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! Thanks Karsten! Thanks Joe!read more
April Davis
2018-04-30T12:28:46+0000
Thank you Florida Keys Diving for an absolutely amazing weekend! I will absolutely be back!!!!
Kristopher Kelly
2018-04-10T12:31:47+0000
Thank you so much for a great morning of snorkeling! Everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable. My wife, son and I... had a great time! I would recommend you guys to anybody visiting the Keys.read more
Dean Bambi Wuebker
2018-02-26T22:58:47+0000
Had a great day with the crew today!!! Shore staff also very friendly and helpful!!!Haven’t dived in ocean before... and Scuba Joe and entire boat crew did a great job!!!!Thanks for a great introduction to the numerous species of the keys reefs!!We will be back �read more
Jean Purcell
2017-12-29T03:55:09+0000
We had a great experience snorkeling with the crew at Florida Keys Dive Center! Shout out to Yvonne who helped us... navigate the area as well as book our charter. Everyone was super friendly and very helpful on the trip (captain Bert; Zack; Morgan & Brett). Having fresh fruit after snorkeling was A great idea & welcome treat. The expedition was a full 4 1/2 hours and we went to two different locations and spotted sea turtles, sharks and ray of colorful fish. It was well worth the money and we would recommend the Florida Keys dive center to all snorkelers and divers!read more
David Valaika
2017-12-13T20:22:12+0000
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!read more
Ray Morin
2017-11-14T17:29:30+0000
Had an awesome time with this professional but VERY FUN dive company. I will definitely be back to dive here again.
Justin Neden
2017-11-03T22:59:52+0000
The only place to dive when you are in the keys!! Scuba Joe and Captain Carson are the best, they are knowledgeable,... courteous and make sure everyone has a great time.read more
Doug Gaston
2017-10-15T17:14:58+0000
Great operation, great people. Period. Can’t wait for them to reopen.
Griet Wytynck
2017-09-09T21:03:53+0000
Thank you, Joe! It was a fantastic experience! All the best for you and your team!
Cynthia Hill
2017-08-17T14:45:59+0000
Fantastic experience!!!!!! Great customer service from booking through completion of dive!! Highly recommend!!
Audra Buyan
2017-08-15T21:00:37+0000
I had a wonderful time with u and your friends on the boat wen u guys went diving. Am so happy u still diving and... having a lot of fun enjoy I miss u wiener.read more
Jim Deitch
2017-08-13T21:14:06+0000
Thanks to Captain Tom and 1St Mate Mike. Dove Shark's Ledge, Spanish Lady, Molasses, Lobster Hole so far. Great full... service dive shop and very good service. We will be back.read more
Leesa Renee
2017-08-12T12:59:20+0000
Been diving with them for 7 years that should tell you how much we love this dive group!! Friendly, professional, and... treat you like family!read more
Jennifer Tackett Lee
2017-08-09T19:12:56+0000
Had an awesome dive with scuba Joe, Tom W. Very well organized. loved that they had fresh fruit for us when we got out... of the water. Peek reef had some of the best sea life I've seen!! Thanks guys we will be back!!read more
Kevin Louis
2017-07-30T22:13:10+0000
Great little dive shop in the keys. Boats were well kept and everybody took great care of us. Sharks were all the... place we had a blast!read more
Lisa Turner
2017-07-23T21:09:47+0000
Had a wonderful time this weekend with Florida Keys dive center. See you guys September.
Margaret Hamilton
2017-06-25T22:11:15+0000
Amazing! 10/10! I had so much fun and crew made everything AWESOME. I hope to come back soon!!
Sandi Reid Boney
2017-06-25T20:49:15+0000
We have been diving with FKDC for 4 years, and every trip has been GREAT. Very happy to head out to sea with Captain... Carsten, Joe, Mikey, Tracy, Zach and go explore! Three days of fun diving this week. Thanks again, guys--see you next year!read more
Mark Flowers
2017-06-18T02:19:53+0000
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!!read more
Stephanie Isaacs Watkins
2017-06-18T02:08:34+0000
We loved it! And our crew was fantastic- very thorough and exceptionally fun. Tracy's fruit was a big hit as well �.... Thanksread more
Joseph Fuller
2017-06-10T01:01:12+0000
We had such a great experience last October that we decided to take another trip. FKDC did not disappoint. We had a... great time diving and really enjoyed the staff.read more
Jennifer Stull-Wise
2017-05-19T02:54:16+0000
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.read more
Dave Stone
2017-05-15T00:02:45+0000
Great and friendly staff as always ... Tracy rocks make sure she is your mate!!!
Andrew Cleveland
2017-05-08T11:41:47+0000
Great weekend diving with Florida keys dive center! Capt Carsten and Scuba Joe were awesome and take care of every need... to make sure you have a good dive. Would highly recommend going out with them- and fresh pineapple on the boat when you get back from a dive is amazing! Thanks guys!read more
Shawn Tippen
2017-05-07T16:43:11+0000
Scuba Joe and Captain Carsten were awesome and made our dives very fun and stress free, most definitely going to come... back again!read more
John Falcone
2017-05-07T16:08:26+0000
Always Awesome dives this weekend with Carson and Joe! Highly recommend them for you next trip.
Jeremiah Johnson
2017-04-18T22:36:24+0000
Great friendly people with a perfect location right on the water. Easy check in for a snorkel tour and we're on the... reef after a short 20 minute boat ride. It was a choppy day but still saw lots of fish. So beautiful.read more
Téa Cook
2017-04-09T17:48:17+0000
went on 4 dives with Tracey, Joe, Zack, & Tom! they are an awesome crew that have a good time & make sure you're safe!... (joe's scuba jokes were the highlight of the trip). will definitely be coming back to FKDV for future dives! thanks so much for a great time!!!read more
Cara Anne Chapman
2017-04-04T02:16:15+0000
Absolutely great! I had such a good time both diving and hanging out on the boat. We went to conch wall , which is a... beautiful spot. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!read more
Eric Erlenwein
2017-04-01T23:04:46+0000
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.read more
Rosie Fras Botsford
2017-03-20T22:14:44+0000
We had a blast snorkeling with them. The divers all said they loved it. We saw some very cool stuff out there.
Dan Kirchhoff
2017-02-20T00:01:51+0000
Great diving with a great crew. Considering advanced for next year.
Dan Hamilton
2017-02-06T02:52:04+0000
Was there for a funaral not when most go but was happy with the service an the food next door was so fresh it almost... flip flopped out of the bun...read more
David Scarnati
2017-01-24T19:51:16+0000
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.read more
Ben Boulerice
2016-12-25T18:57:25+0000
Been diving here for about 4 years now. Great people great knowledge. If it's your first time diving or your 500th I... would highly recommend these guys!!read more
Stuart Smith
2016-12-16T21:28:13+0000
When I travel, always rely on local knowledge or advice from other travellers on where to dive. A fellow traveller... recommended Florida Keys Dive Centre. The centre is conveniently located, free parking and literally a 20 metre walk from car to boat... Staff / workers are friendly and helpful and can't do enough to ensure your trip is comfortable and safe. Modern boats, not over crowded like other operators... I returned for 3 days diving and would recommend them to any novice and experienced diverread more
Steve Nunemaker
2016-11-13T03:36:30+0000
Amazing day! 5 dives all were perfect. Captain and crew were fun, knowledgeable and focused on giving us a perfect day!... Thanks Captain and thanks Tracy. Can't wait for tomorrow's dives.read more
Jason Schwartz
2016-11-04T19:20:44+0000
Great dive experience. Did Spiegel grove wreckHad Rob Kuzon as a guide....nice dive
Tim Sterns
2016-10-19T22:56:48+0000
A great shop. Their larger boats probably carry a few less people than brand "O" which makes for a roomier and more... casual dive trip. Less rushing around than elsewhere. For some reason, I always see free swimming green morays from their boats.read more
Craig Goldberg
2016-10-17T12:07:47+0000
My group went on five dives with the Florida Keys Dive Center and had a great time. The dive boats are large with... plenty of room to store gear and move around. The staff was super friendly and helped in so many ways to make the dive experience fantastic. I highly recommend diving with these folks.read more
Steve Sims
2016-10-09T20:58:23+0000
Awesome crew! Great dive location! Saw lobster, turtles, Sharks, 1000's of fish!
Aldo Slimshark Castilla
2016-09-25T00:43:16+0000
Great operation, great boats, professional friendly staff. Bringing our classes there in the future for sure!!!!!
Brian Bucsek
2016-08-05T01:19:45+0000
Did two dives on August 8th. Had a great time. The operation was outstanding. Got to dive with scuba Joe. He was one... of there instructors. Had a blastread more
Joseph Navarro
2016-07-05T14:03:08+0000
I went diving with Florida Keys Dive Center on Sunday July 03rd and had an amazing time. We did the Dwayne and the... Spiegel Grove and ended up being an great pair of dives. Everybody was so nice and friendly and even had fresh fruits for everybody. What an amazing crew. Kudos for you guys. :-)Joseph & Rita Navarroread more
Gabriel Oswaldo Robledo
2016-05-28T14:37:57+0000
I definitely recommend this dive center they are very nice and very experienced.
Lisa Farver
2016-05-01T21:48:37+0000
Did 4 dive with them and can't wait go back. Scuba Joe was great
Luis Ernesto Peña Lugo
2016-04-24T17:48:38+0000
You guys make happens a good time in the keys!! Big thanks and keep going support this life stile
Tommy Phasmatis Petko
2016-04-14T20:43:40+0000
Awesome place to scuba! Big shout out to Mark, Scuba Joe, Rob, all the boat captains, and everyone else that works... here. Great staff! Great Instructors! Thanks guys!read more
Christina Driessen
2016-04-13T20:56:01+0000
Great diving at amazing dive sites. The crew did an excellent job in getting us around the beautiful wrecks , special... thanks to the committed team consisting of Scuba Joe (his enthusiasm and humor is priceless) Rob and Carsten. Would always come back to dive with you againread more
Chris Sladkin
2016-03-24T16:27:02+0000
Saved my vacation, two great sites for diving. The entire group made the dives so much better, by knowing where to go,... what equipment to use and what to look for. They are also the most honest, affordable, and equipped dive shop I've been to in the keys.read more
Daniel White
2016-03-20T22:55:18+0000
Did several (6) dives in 2 days with the crew at Florida Keys dive shop. We had an excellent trip. Tons of life and... vibrant corals. Sharks too! The crew was knowledgeable and knew the locations well.read more
Kristyn Schwartz
2016-02-02T21:42:55+0000
I got certified in January and my mother got recertified. We used Florida Keys Dive Center and we could not have been... happier! They were so nice and professional and extremely helpful with any and all questions we had! Liz was our instructor and she made the whole experience so fun and we felt very confident that we are fully prepared for future dives! I can't wait to return to the Keys soon and will 100% be using Florida Keys Dive Center!!read more
Dee Brewer
2016-01-03T04:20:12+0000
We had a GREAT time! From the time I made the phone call to make the reservation till the time we landed back at the... dock they were friendly, professional, and decent equipment. We would go again.read more
Bill Hollingsworth
2015-10-13T21:28:41+0000
Great job by scuba Joe , Carson and Duke. I finished my open water certification with Scuba Joe who is an excellent... instructor. I plan to go back to my local dive shop in New Jersey and strongly recommend Florida keys Dive center and scuba Joe for anyone who wants to do their own water certifications down here in the keys!read more
Betsy Santiago Turk
2015-08-08T02:14:16+0000
Florida Keys Dive Center did such a great job with teaching my 11, 13 & 15yr old boys how to dive. Thank you for your... patience and encouragement James & Scuba Joe! They loved it and so did I. We will be back for sure!read more
Kimberly Wylie
2015-08-07T12:07:00+0000
Superior staff and boats! They took a great dive trip and made it absolutely awesome! Thanks, Scuba Joe, Zach and... Captain Tom! You guys are the best!!read more
Jeff John
2015-08-04T23:37:50+0000
Great dive with Captain Tom, other Captain Tom, Scuba Joe and William at Spanish Lady!
Trish Rob Royan
2015-06-06T14:41:56+0000
We had two wonderful snorkeling trips with these guys ....awesome crew ,
Claudia Fernandez
2015-05-18T12:14:30+0000
We had an awesome time diving with FKDC yesterday thanks to the great crew - Captain Tom and Scuba Joe. We'll be back 🙂
Hailey Rooney
2015-04-26T15:24:55+0000
It's always a pleasure diving here. I came with the University of Miami scuba club yesterday and we all had a fantastic... time. We saw sea turtles, stingrays, moray eels, and even a dolphin. Looking forward to my next dive with them.read more
Chris Zinsmeister
2015-04-19T00:36:54+0000
My 15 year old son and I completed our first open water dive today. Capt and mate Joe were great!!!! Top notch... operation, can't wait til tomorrow.read more
Noah Caddell
2015-03-31T21:20:48+0000
Amazing service and awesome snorkel sights! Given some of the beat service I've ever had going on a snorkel tour.
Jeremy Caddell
2015-03-31T21:00:11+0000
The family had a fantastic day of snorkeling.Saw awesome fish, eagle rays, turtles, and a shark. Joe and Carson were... awesome hosts and took care of everything. Highly recommended!!! The Caddell ' s on vacation from Rochester, MN.read more
Greta Stacy
2015-03-22T17:03:25+0000
Joe and Capt. Carson took us out for a great dive! Excellent company and beautiful water.
Dean Fudge
2015-03-17T20:14:13+0000
Excellent service all around. The crew of the Big Dipper were awesome. Will be happy to back with them again.
Ryan Salzman
2015-03-10T11:51:02+0000
Did my open water certification here last year. The staff was extremely friendly. Looking forward to going back and... getting my advanced certification this year!!!read more
Mike Dunham
2015-02-28T03:10:29+0000
They are truly a world class operation. Treat you like one of the family
Kim Gasgarth
2015-01-06T18:16:48+0000
We had a blast on our dive! The seas were rough, but everyone was so nice and polite and helpful! Thank you so much for... everything! We had a great experience and will definitely be back to dive with you again!read more
Ray Jo Bartlett
2014-09-05T01:09:10+0000
Thanks guys for a great day of diving! And all the snorkel gear for the kids!
Milly Martinez
2014-08-28T20:26:53+0000
THE BEST UNDERWATER EXCURSION TRIPS IN ISLAMORADA No matter if your a professional scuba diver or a novice snorkeler,... THEY HAVE TRIPS FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!!!!They have a professional well equipped staff that are friendly and knowledgable about many spots on the reef. THE BOATS ARE FAST AND COMFORTABLE WITH LOTS OF ROOM, and on each trip they treat you to yummy pineapple or oranges to sweetened your salty mouth after diving or snorkeling. THEY ARE THE BEST DIVE CENTER IN KEYS HANDS DOWN!read more
Randy Sermons
2014-06-26T22:42:56+0000
Thanks to Ben and everyone at Florida Keys Dive Center for guiding us through our check off dives. We had a great time... and the dives were beautiful. A great start to a lifetime of family diving!read more
Jennifer Pepe Ninham
2014-06-23T18:49:05+0000
We've been coming here for years and Florida Keys dive center is hands down the best in the Keys. The crew is fabulous... and so friendly. They pick the best dive sites. You will absolutely love this dive crew and guaranteed to have a blast and memorable diving!read more
Roger Thomas
2014-05-24T23:55:53+0000
Had a great 2-tank guided dive with Mikey. We'll definitely dive with these guys on our next trip to the keys. Good... equipment, Safety conscious, and great customer service.read more
Anne Poirier
2014-05-19T22:22:34+0000
Having an Awesome time here. Outstanding staff. Thank you Carsten and Stephanie for some great dives
Kacy Marie
2014-04-23T02:03:23+0000
These guys are rad. Mikey and James are awesome babysitters/adventure guides...highly recommend this shop ☺️. Do... yourself a favor- don't leave without buying one of Pam's key lime pies. Or ten.read more
Jed Drendel
2014-03-14T22:13:44+0000
A local waitress recommended this place to me for good diving, and boy was I glad I listened to her. Epic dive swimming... right in middle of schools of fish and exploring caves. Awesome dive guide, friendly staff, and even found lobsters while diving that will be dinner tonight!read more