12 Scuba Diving in Key Largo That Earn the Boat Ride

1.Try Scuba Diving with Professional Scuba Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $259Our pick

Spend a full day learning scuba basics with Scuba Fun Dive Center in Key Largo. You will practice in a training pool, then make two supervised reef descents from a boat. Instructors such as Joe, David, Kevin, Sharky, and Randy are praised for patience and clear guidance. Bring lunch, a towel, and your own transport.

“Great day diving for those who have never tried it. Instructors were amazing and made the whole process easy”

Dates and spaces →The full review

2.Half Day Scuba Diving Trip in the Florida Keys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Spend about four hours aboard a 45-foot catamaran, visiting two reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Certified scuba divers bring or rent their own equipment, while tanks and weights are included. Captains Brad, Katie, and Carl, plus guides such as Scuba Joe and Nate, help set the tone.

“I recently had an experience with "Pirate's Cove" that left me disappointed. I expected a good family friendly trip, but instead I encountered poor service, delays, unprofessional behavior from the Manager, and rude employees. This was especially frustrating because this was my wife and I's anniversary trip, and we would have went elsewhere had I known this place to be such a circus. I believe that the business could improve by buying newer, less prone to break-down equipment, providing basic nessecities to its customers, and getting rid of that Suzie woman. She was a very crude and unrefined woman. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend them at this…”

Dates and spaces →The full review

3.Key Largo Scuba Trip, 2 Location – 65 Min Per Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105

Join Sea Dwellers for two extended scuba sessions from a 50-foot owner-operated boat. Certified divers visit sites such as Molasses Reef, French Reef, Christ of the Abyss, or the Benwood Wreck, with tanks, weights, water, cookies, and reef-safe sunscreen included.

“Pennekamp is a protected park. Scuba diving is about 40 feet on most trips. Very easy recreational diving.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

4.Half-Day Small-Group 2-Tank Scuba Dive in Key Largo (CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Amoray Divers in Key Largo for a four-hour, two-tank trip to two reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Certified divers can go without a guide, while Kalen and other crew members can provide added support when available. Expect shade, snacks, cold water, and site choices based on sea conditions.

“Loved it. Great experience. Easy! Went with kids. Laid back but attentive service. Showers available after dive if already checked out of hotel.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

5.Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Join Silent World Dive Center in Key Largo for two guided shallow reef or wreck outings, including Christ of the Abyss and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary sites. Certified divers need a logged scuba outing within 18 months. Gear, snacks, soft drinks, and reef-safe sunscreen are included.

“Really enjoyed our dives with silent world. Our guide Michael was great. The pace of the dive was good. The crew including the captain were all friendly and gave good briefing of dive sites. We would definite dive with them again.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

6.Key Largo 2 Tank Dive trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $125

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring Key Largo’s reefs and wrecks from Silent World Scuba. You need an Open Water or Junior Open Water certification, recent scuba experience, and a buddy or hired guide. Guides such as Amanda, Murphy, and Joleesa help keep the trip calm and well organized.

“The wife and I are repeat customers from last year. We just finished our advanced open water course with Ashlyn. The entire crew at Slient world is amazingly welcoming, warm, and helpful.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

7.Learn to Scuba Dive with a Professional Instructor in Key Largo – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $299

Start at Amoray Dive Center at 8 a.m. with a PADI Discover SCUBA briefing and pool session, then head by boat to Florida Keys reefs for two underwater outings. Classes have four people or fewer, with guides such as Murphy, Kalen, Grace, and Aaron often leading instruction.

“Such a great experience and such a good taste of scuba diving! Grace was an awesome instructor, very knowledgeable about scuba diving and also the wildlife!”

Dates and spaces →The full review

8.Private SCUBA Dive the reefs of Key Largo for up to 8 certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Join Island Ventures for a private three-hour SCUBA charter from Key Largo, with two one-hour underwater sessions near John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Michael and Carrie help plan around sea conditions, while your group chooses sites such as Christ of the Deep, Molasses Reef, or French Reef.

“From the pre trip communication to the actual dives themselves, we can’t say enough great things about Island Ventures. Michael and Carrie were so amazing to work with. They personalized two great days of SCUBA diving that was perfect for our family. They know diving and the sites so well and create an unforgettable experience. Can’t recommend them enough.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

9.2 Dive Scuba Diving Reef Excursion to Key Largo Marine Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Key Largo Dive Center for two morning scuba outings in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. A Divemaster or instructor leads the group from shallow wrecks and reefs to a second site, with tanks, weights, water, snacks, and a maximum of 18 people.

“Highly recommend the Key Largo Dive Center if you’re wanting to snorkel or dive in the Keys! I snorkeled with my mom and my dad came along as a “bubble-watcher” - we went out to 2 different spots on Molasses Reef. On our trip there was a total of 2 divers, 5 snorkelers and 3 staff. It was such a fun trip! The weather was perfect with minimum swell and the water was crystal clear. We saw several turtles, a nurse shark, many barracudas and bunch of other beautiful fish. I can’t say enough amazing things! I’ll definitely be back whenever I come to the Keys again.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

10.Florida Keys: Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Reef Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $80Best value

Join Pirates Cove Watersports from Reefhouse Resort and Marina for a four-hour Key Largo reef trip. Snorkel or use scuba gear at sites such as Molasses Reef, French Reef, and Dry Rocks, with possible sightings of turtles, rays, eels, and tropical fish. Libor and Katie are among the crew members who may help with check-in and guidance.

“Professionele aanbieder met leuk personeel. In ons geval Libor en Katie. Zeer tevreden over de gezellige en duidelijke begeleiding en het snorkelen.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

11.SCUBA Dive Key Largo Reef (min 6 divers)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Join Island Ventures in Key Largo for a three-and-a-half-hour scuba outing with Carrie, Captain Wolfman, or another crew member. After a 40-minute boat ride, you get two one-hour reef stops, full equipment, and chances to spot moray eels, sharks, eagle rays, lobster, and coral.

“We had a wonderful two days with Island Ventures. Our guide, Carrie and our Captain, Wolfman, were efficient with our time and equipment, helpful in explaining our dives and patient with us. We came down 6 months ago and dove with another outfit that took 20+ people out at a time and wanted a smaller outfit this time. Their equipment was in great shape and felt very comfortable with the crew. Island ventures was a the perfect charter for our family and would not hesitate at all recommending them and will book again with them next time we are in the Keys. Thanks for a great couple days!!”

Dates and spaces →The full review

12.Key Largo: Molasses Reef Novice to Intermediate Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $134

Spend four hours at Key Largo’s Molasses Reef, where shallow spur-and-groove formations suit certified novice and intermediate scuba divers. Expect two tank trips, air and weights, optional full equipment rental, and groups capped at eight. Level 1 and Junior Divers must hire a guide.

Dates and spaces →The full review