Florida Keys Scuba Diving: Explore Protected Reefs

Experience the beauty of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park through scuba diving. Explore protected reefs and encounter turtles, rays, eels, and diverse marine life.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 103800 Overseas Hwy - Certified Divers come explore the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park! Our boat is a 45’ Corinthian catamaran especially suited for diving. We make two different stops on the third largest barrier reef in the world - the ONLY barrier reef in the USA!
    You must be SCUBA certified to…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Towels
Additional Information

Be a part of our SCUBA diving adventures exploring the spectacular reefs located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park. Reefs like Molasses, Elbow, French Reef and the renowned Christ of the Abyss on Dry Rocks are just a few of the sites available for exploration. These preserved regions provide a chance to encounter…

Location
103800 Overseas Hwy
Overseas Highway
We are located in the middle of the Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Neverthewrongtime
Oct 15, 2025
Great time with Pirates Cove! - Had another fantastic scuba vacation with Pirates Cove! Spent 3 days diving with my son and we had a terrific time. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional staff. Much thanks to Scuba Joe (highly recommend this guy for a guide who has logged a zillion dives and knows every fish by name), Capt Brad ( let us pick out a new dive site and finds dolphins every trip) and 1st Mate Maria (super helpful and took great pics).
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Laurenhj949qa
Oct 13, 2025
Amazing crew and great dive!! - Captain Brad and Scuba Joe were absolutely amazing! My friend and I had an awesome dive and the boat ride was a blast. Cant say enough wonderful things about the crew they truly made it an amazing experience and were knowledgeable about the dive sites plus full of fun dad jokes!
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493gabrielz
Oct 8, 2025
Fun time - Had an amazing experience with the pirates cove crew! The crew was friendly, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. The dive sites were incredible, vibrant marine life, and unforgettable views beneath the surface. Everything was well-organized, from the gear setup to a cheerful and fun ride. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great time!
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Morishe
Sep 15, 2025
Fabulous Day of Diving!! - Captain Brad and Scuba Joe were amazing!!! We had a storm delay but once we got going it was a blast!!! It was my first time doing a "real" dive after getting certified. Scuba Joe was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and safety focused. Loved the fun atmosphere generated by the captain and mate. The dad jokes were the best! Had such a great time we booked a second half day of diving for later in the week.
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Z9565cogregt
Sep 14, 2025
Scuba with pirate cove dive shop - Operation is first class, Captain Katie and Scuba Joe made the trip so much more enjoyable If you have a short trip, great operation to get in a dive Boat is top notch dive boat
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149mistyr
Aug 24, 2025
LOVED IT!! - Awesome! Captain Carl, Scuba Joe and Nate were great! Very informative, and entertaining! Scuba Joe's dance moves are a must see!! Nate was an amazing dive guide, although he forgot to email the turtles to show up😉😉. Would absolutely go again!!
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Karen
Aug 19, 2025
Best dive shop I’ve been to in Key Largo. Huge thanks to Nate, Brad & Joe. Safe, fun, & my new go-to! - Did two dives with Pirates Cove Watersports & had an awesome time! My guide Nate was super nice, very experienced, & made sure we were all good throughout the dive. Captain Brad and Scuba Joe were also fantastic. Safety was always the top priority, but they still made sure everyone had fun. Really just a great group of people who know how to create memories for families & solo divers like me. I’ve dived with three other shops before in Key Largo, and Pirates Cove is by far the best. It's definitely my new go-to. Can’t wait to dive with them again. Huge thanks to Nate, Brad, and Joe!! If you’re looking for an experienced & established dive shop, Pirates Cove is the one.
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Mackenzieh711
Aug 18, 2025
Incredible! - I had the opportunity to do my open water scuba cert with pirates cove and the famous scuba joe, and it was a great experience. I feel well equipped with all of the skills necessary to be a safe and competent diver. I really appreciate the emphasis placed on safety, comfort, and environmental protection throughout the course as well. Scuba Joe and the the rest of the pirates cove team are some of the most fun people you will ever meet, and all of the staff make sure that you are comfortable, safe, and having fun throughout the experience. I will absolutely be returning to pirates cove to do my advanced open water certification.
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S399fxmanuelas
Aug 11, 2025
Unforgettable Dives and Outstanding Service! - This past weekend was my second time scuba diving with Pirate Cove in Key Largo, and it was just as fantastic as the first! My family and I originally chose them because of the friendly and professional staff, excellent quality of equipment, comfortable boat, and top-notch service—and we enjoyed it so much the first time that we had to come back. This time, I booked my Advanced Scuba Diving Certification class with them, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. My instructor, Scuba Joe, was absolutely AMAZING. He went above and beyond—not only covering all the skills and requirements for the certification, but also introducing me to extra techniques, tips, and opportunities that made each dive even more exciting and educational. His enthusiasm, clear explanations, and memorable examples made the whole process fun and inspiring. Over three days, I completed six incredible dives, with the highlight being a deep-sea exploration that I’ll never forget. The entire crew, from the boat captain to the deck assistants, was welcoming, professional, and always ready to help. I highly recommend Pirate Cove over any other operator in the area—this team truly cares about giving divers an unforgettable, safe, and enjoyable experience. I’ll definitely be diving with them again!
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John
Aug 3, 2025
2 Amazing Days Diving with Scuba Joe at Pirates Cove! - My family and I just had a fantastic experience diving for 2 days with Scuba Joe and his crew at Pirates Cove Watersports in Key Largo. My 15 year old completed her open certification while my 19 yr old, 16 yr old and I looked on as we dove the Double North Boulders, The City of Washington wreck, The Fingers and the Christ Statue Reef. Even my wife was able to participate, even though she is not Scuba diver, looking on from above as she snorkeled. This is one of the great features of Pirates Cove, their boat is big and can easily accommodate scuba divers and snorkelers for families with mixed interest. However what really sets Pirates Cove apart is the staff beginning with our instructor Scuba Joe who is fantastic. Joe has over 6000 dives and shares his knowledge in a fun engaging manner that lets folks just soak it all in to the extent that my 15 yr old had a blast while I could see that she was ready to be a safe well trained diver. Joe’s the best! Captain Katie and Nate the mate are amazing as well being every where at once, from helping people with their gear or up the ladder or making a safety brief funny, they make sure all have a safe and enjoyable experience. Suzie in the office is wonderful setting things up so that all our tests and waivers were done before we set foot in the keys. Even the owners are present at Pirates Cove manning the counter and checking people in which is great to see. Lastly, it is a great location on site at the Reefhouse Hotel so you can roll out of your room into the pool for morning lessons and then just head over to the boat located right there in a little canal. You never have to get in a car which is wonderful! Thank you Scuba Joe and Pirates Cove!
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).