Keys

[Divingguy]

For Key Largo, Brent with Blue Water divers runs an 8 or 10 pack boat. I have dived/dove with him several times.
About 12 miles south, in Islamorada, Gary and Brenda with Conch Republic have 2 different size boats. I have been on both.
Both good ops, with good people. Just kind of depends where you want to stay. Talk to both of them and then decide. Both BW and CRD are very active on Scubaboard.

[thor]

Originally Posted by Foo2

I was thinking that I might be able to go to the Keys with a friend of mine...but it's not looking like that's gonna happen for a while. Someday. BTW, thanks for the pic harb99...it added a little insult to injury.

Bummer. Well, maybe when I plan my trip you and your friend can tag along.

[harb99]

Originally Posted by Foo2

BTW, thanks for the pic harb99...it added a little insult to injury.

No problem, glad I could help - that was one of the sunsets from Morada Bay where we ate out on the sand / beach one evening last august - it was one of the prettiest sunsets that we saw during the week we were there.

[Foo2]

Originally Posted by thor

Bummer. Well, maybe when I plan my trip you and your friend can tag along.

That would be awesome! Keep me posted!

[BSea]

Originally Posted by mike_s

Don't count on it. The Vandenberg is under "Federal arrest" (meaning they can't move the ship by federal court order) until the shipyard bill is paid.

The permit for the sinking says it has to be done before hurricane season, which starts sometime in June. (not sure of official date on permit).

key West is also short over a million bucks on the costs required to sink it and it trying to get money from the state.

So unless the shipyard bill is settled soon and they cough up an additional million or so bucks, I doubt you'll see it sunk this year.


They've been trying to sink that boat since about 2002.

Well, that sucks! I'll probably go somewhere else then. I've been to the keys the last 2 years, but I'll skip a year (or 2) if this is the case.

Originally Posted by thor

Make sure you turn down the sound before you click this link. WOW,

I don't hear anything. Are you sure your not talking about the Key Dives website?

Originally Posted by Foo2

I was thinking that I might be able to go to the Keys with a friend of mine...but it's not looking like that's gonna happen for a while. Someday. BTW, thanks for the pic harb99...it added a little insult to injury.

I hate that for you. The keys are a great place to dive. But get your AOW & go to the Flower Gardens. It's the best bang for your buck in this part of the country. But book the 3 day trip to get your money's worth.

[Diver Kat]

Originally Posted by thor

I'm thinking about taking a vacation in the Florida Keys. Any recommendations on where to dive, whom to dive with and where to stay?

In Key Largo we dive with Blue Water Divers (Key Largo Brent roams around the SB board, not sure if he's over here as well) and stay at the Marina Del Mar, which is walking distance to the dive op boat. We'll be there in late June again, and have already booked with Brent.

Dive Key Largo with BlueWater Divers. PADI Dive Instruction & Charters. Ten Divers Maximum.

In Marathon we have a timeshare at the Hammocks - which does often rent out some of their units - my BIL rented one to coinside with our stay. For diving, we used Captain Hook's last trip as they've had a decent multi-day package deal, but haven't booked anything for this trip yet.

Captain Hook’s Diving and Fishing in the Florida Keys

[cleansweep13]

Been there several times, the key largo area is my favorite. I also like the marathon area. Key west is way too busy!

[texarkandy]

Originally Posted by Divingguy

For Key Largo, Brent with Blue Water divers runs an 8 or 10 pack boat. I have dived/dove with him several times.
About 12 miles south, in Islamorada, Gary and Brenda with Conch Republic have 2 different size boats. I have been on both.
Both good ops, with good people. Just kind of depends where you want to stay. Talk to both of them and then decide. Both BW and CRD are very active on Scubaboard.

Conch Republic is actually in Tavernier - Islamorada is a little farther south. (minor - but thought I'd point it out)

[cleansweep13]

I would dive with silent world, they have some real good packages.

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by cleansweep13

I would dive with silent world, they have some real good packages.

They do, but they are at the northern part of Key Largo. Good for reefs, but most of the wrecks are towards the southern end. Shorter boat ride from Tavernier.