Florida Keys Scuba Diving: Explore Protected Reefs
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112 Ratings
Key Largo
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: 1 day learn more
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 participate in this excursion. Not certified? Call us to discuss options to get under the water.

IMPORTANT: Please contact us if it has been one year or greater since your last dive as you may be required to hire a guide or participate in a refresher course. Failure may result in an inability to join the trip.

We will do our best to buddy up single divers, but this cannot be guaranteed. If you book as a single diver, you understand that you may be required to hire a guide at an additional fee if no buddy is available.

Dive excursions include one two-tank dive trip (two different dive sites). Each trip is approximately 3.5 - 4 hours in total length. Tanks and weights included. SCUBA equipment and an in-water guide/divemaster are NOT included but can be hired at an additional cost. Please contact us for pricing and to reserve equipment or a guide, if needed.

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 turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels, and an array of distinct fish. These unique reefs are a segment of the 3rd largest living reef system globally and the only living coral reef in the US. We visit two distinct sites on the reef, selected by the captain based on the sea conditions of the day. We do not guarantee visits to specific sites.

NOTE: It’s mandatory for participants to have recent SCUBA certification and diving experience. If your last dive was over a year ago, you might need to hire a guide for an additional fee. If it has been over two years since your last dive, you will need to enroll in a refresher course. Solitary divers might also need to hire a guide.

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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Deseraes2015
Feb 25, 2024
Enjoyed afternoon - We thoroughly enjoyed our snorkeling experience. All of the gear necessary was provided. I enjoyed a small group, not a very large group, so we were unable able to enjoy each other as well as our time in the water. The captain was friendly, and he took us to the Spot were able to see a lot of fish as well. As Jesus underwater I would recommend this trip.
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Morganlc6382ys
Feb 9, 2024
Great crew, great time - Excellent experience with a great crew. Pete and Hadriam focused on fun and safety. Superb team. They made sure divers and snorklers got what they wanted out of the trip. Nice Keys dives too!
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Niloofark
Oct 24, 2023
Great scuba trip - Excellent dive shop, very organized, great communication, on one of our days we wanted to dive Molases but they were not going there on that day, so they arranged for us to go with another dive shop. Thank you Liza and Captain Brad, very professional and super fun
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Randycy1727mr
Oct 19, 2023
Awesome scuba trip! - I took the two half day scuba trips with Pirates Cove group and everyone from Captain John, Captain Brad, First Mate Anya and dive instructor Liza were awesome. The ladies at the front desk were great in getting it all organized and set up. Highly recommend this group.
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Fvlchek
Oct 16, 2023
Another 5 star stay and experience!!!! - Simply put, Pirates Cove Watersports in Key Largo is an incredible organization. I have visited numerous times and am blown away at how well they take care of each of their guests - me among them. Some backstory - I am a SCUBA Divemaster and am currently working to finalize my SCUBA Instructor Certification. Mike and Suzi run a highly professional shop that offers a TON of things to do. I, of course, dive - but my guests have snorkeled, paddle boated, jet skied, parasailed and eco cruise - each time we have asked for stuff to do, they have always HIGHLY delivered!!! If you like to dive you cannot ask for a staff that is centered and grounded in the safety of its staff and guest. Cptn. Caiti runs a tight ship (Sea Star - 52 ft Corinthian) and her fellow boat pilots do as well. I had the privilege to be driven on the seas by Pete and Brad with Hadriam as Mate and all three were amazing. As mentioned earlier, I have been trained by the PCW staff and did a lot of diving with Murph, Krissy & Sara and paired with single divers too. I was able to fill my logbook enough to be ready for the practical and exam next month. I cannot wait to see them again. Plus you may spot a local celeb -- Tom Simmons!!!! If you are in need of a break from reality -- please consider heading to Key Largo for some fun, sun and relaxation. Let Pirates Cove Watersports take care of all of your needs. They really do take the highest of care for all of their guests.
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Phughes086
Oct 2, 2023
Another GREAT Pirate Cove Watersports experience! - My second outing with Pirate Cove Water Sports. Based on my first experience, there was no need to consider any other companies. All the staff from the Shop Staff to Boat Caption, Deck Crew and Divemaster were GREAT. The rental equipment was first rate as was the dive experience. As a solo diver, I hired a Dive Master Krissy, She was great! As a photographer, it was like a personal spotter for all the items of interest. I took over 300 photos on 2 dives and really enjoyed the experience.
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496edwardd
Sep 23, 2023
Great time diving - I just returned from Key Largo. I spent the last three days diving with Pirates Cove water sports. I had not been diving for over a year. The guys on the boat were outstanding. My guides Christie and Brandon were outstanding. As a solo diver, they made me feel welcome. Overall I had a fantastic experience.
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Chrissyc957
Sep 6, 2023
Scuba Tour - Amazing time! Such great staff and accommodating. Will return. Had a blast on the snorkeling tour!!! Thank you to all involved. We will be back. Highly recommend!!!
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Dulacdoc
Aug 23, 2023
Our go to diving company in the keys! - This is our fourth diving trip with Pirate's Cove. We love their shop, so professional, great diving. Christine was our dive guide and she is incredible. My daughter always has to descend a little more slowly as she has trouble clearing one of her ears, and Christine is perfect with her. The boat emphasizes safety first and the boat crew is always entertaining!
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Teamblink123
Aug 12, 2023
A great experience for the whole family. - We were on the Sea Star boat with captain Chris and "H". They were wonderful. H was super fun, while keeping safely in mind. He told jokes and connected with all of us on board. He has a great vibe and made our scuba diving experience that much better. Thanks!
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