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 are invited to explore the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park! The vessel is a 45’ Corinthian catamaran, perfectly designed for diving. The tour includes two distinct stops on the third largest barrier reef globally - the ONLY barrier reef in the USA!
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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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Cjqualters
Mar 3, 2026
Always Awesome - We went back AGAIN and Pirates Cove was still awesome. The crew was so friendly and helpful. The boat rides out and back were fun, with great music and conversations. We had a great time. The diving was great; we encountered Dolphins at Moe! Thanks to all! Capt. Caiti, Capt. Brad, Liber, Nate, Maria, Charlie and the super nice staff inside the shop! We'll see you in May!
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Courtenayw2019
Feb 21, 2026
Take this tour! You won’t regret it! - Best snorkel trip ever! Kate our captain and Libe, our first mate were excellent. They took us to two spots and both had incredible visibility. They also were very informative about the area and set clear boundaries for us to snorkel which were very generous in size. We weren't rushed at all unlike some tours and they were so funny and kept everyone engaged.
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Pctraveling
Feb 15, 2026
Fun boat crew! - Hannah and Gabby were a great Capt/deckhand duo! We had been boarded out from another dive shop due to boat repairs and were pretty happy to find them. Will definitely consider staying at this resort next time!
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Shaun1906
Jan 18, 2026
Day two. - Today was day two of the dive package and all expectations were equal or exceeded this time Captain Brad who if he wasn’t a delightful Captain he could be on stage as a comedian he brought fun and laughter to the trip out to the dive sites. And dive guide Murphy was a joy to dive with extremely relaxed, knowledgeable putting everyone at ease. Can’t wait to come back to dive spiegal grove. Already looking forward to it.
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Shaun1906
Jan 18, 2026
Memorable dive - Pirates Cove provided a great morning of diving. From start to finish it was relaxed, professional, and genuinely fun. Nate was an outstanding guide: calm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about diving. Liber was equally impressive, keeping the energy high on the surface and making sure logistics were seamless. Together with captain Catie Pirates Cove is a must-dive, especially with a team like this.
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Viajamucho
Nov 11, 2025
Captain Kate (Katie?) was a treat! Super fun. - We ended up on the Pirates Cove boat, but out dive package was with Ocean First. I wanted to take the time to review Pirates Cove because the captain and crew were top notch. Captain Kate (Katie?) was a treat. This particular outing was mostly snorkelers, but also had 8 Scuba divers. We were a little unsettled with all of the snorkelers, but they prioritized the scuba divers for sure. They are also based out of the Reefhouse Resort which is also HIGHLY recommended. (see my review).
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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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Markat3189qx
Feb 3, 2026
The Great Horror - 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 time.
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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).