Dive Center Key Largo, Florida

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Attractions

 

Aside from scuba diving the Florida Keys offer numerous activities in and on the water as well as on land. Here are some of the attractions we will be happy to organize and book for you:

Snorkeling: A large Catamaran takes you out to a beautiful snorkeling reef! Morning trip (9:00 am) with 1 hour snorkel time, afternoon trip (12:30 pm) with 1 hour snorkel time each at 2 locations, or sunset trip (time varies with season) with 1 hour of snorkeling and then sailing into the sunset (March through October) or just sailing into the sunset; both trips with complimentary champagne and rum punch
Kayaking: Go on a guided Kayak-Tour through the Everglades or through the Mangroves on the ocean. Our famous guide Garl can show you the manatees, alligators, dolphins, and sharks, and many beautiful bird species. (click here).

Sightseeing Flights: Fly on a Cessna and let our pilot fly you to the Keys and see Key Largo, the reefs and the Everglades from above! Or fly over Miami, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne. We will fly you over everything you have always dreamed about seeing from above...

Jules' Underwater Lodge: Jules' is the only underwater hotel in the world that you actually have to scuba dive to get into. To get into the hotel, one must dive down to a depth of 21 feet. Prices upon request.

Parasailing: Ride the Parasailing-Boat into the ocean and sail over the reefs on a parasail
Fishing: There are many backcountry and deep sea Fishing trips with experienced and knowledgeable captains available.
Boat rental: Rent your own boat and be your own captain (no license required).
Casino Boat: Have a casino night on the big casino boat on the ocean. After dark you can see the big "shark show", when the reef sharks come to feed around the lights of the casino boat.
Glass Bottom Boat: Experience the underwater world for 2 hours from a boat and watch the reef and its inhabitants through the big glass bottom. Leaves at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm
Swimming with Dolphins: Watch the dolphin show or swim with the dolphins in the open-air dolphinarium.
Sailing: Spend a few hours, a full day, or even several days on board a beautiful sailboat. We'll help you find the best trip!

History of Diving Museum: Here you can see interesting exhibits on the history of diving in the Keys and around the world. Absolutely worth a visit!
Yacht Charter: Charter a private yacht including captain and sail on the ocean

Trip to Key West: Take a road trip across the world-famous 7-Mile-Bridge to Key West. We will give you lots of info for the trip!

Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center: In Key West, take a journey into the world of the native plants and animals of the Keys, both on land and underwater. The Center features over 6,000 square feet of interactive and dynamic exhibits including a mock-up of Aquarius, the world's only underwater ocean laboratory. (free admission)

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum: Anyone who enjoys tales about pirates and buried treasure will appreciate this museum. Named for a local salvager who found sunken treasure aboard a wrecked Spanish galleon, the museum currently houses a collection of these treasures, including doubloons, solid gold bars and four sunken ships from as far back as 1560.
Dry Tortugas: Leave Key West on the Fast Catamaran or a water plane to the Dry Tortugas. Check out the famous fort, relax on the white sand beach or go snorkeling. Includes lunch.
The Everglades: Take a leisurely stroll or a nice hike and watch the unbelievable nature of the Florida Everglades. An unforgettable experience with numerous untamed alligators! And don't miss our guided Everglades Kayak Trip!
The Bahamas: From Miami or Fort Lauderdale, take a cruise ship to the Bahamas. Not nearly as expensive as you think, and unforgettable! (e.g. 2 days including cruise, food and a night in a four star hotel starting at $139)
Restaurants: We know our way around! We can tell you where to find the best restaurants, the freshest fish and the most beautiful locations for sunsets. We will gladly tell you our local secrets and make your reservations for you.

 

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How to find us

Wyland Whaling Wall building Mile Marker 99 99222 Overseas Highway (US 1) Key Largo, Florida 33037, USA Tel. (305) 394-5046 Fax (305) 453-5222 Opening hours: daily from 8 am to 5 pm And you can reach us by phone daily from 8 am to 7 pm EST! Download directions & map as PDF to print - click here.

From Miami International Airport:

Take LeJeune Rd to 836 West to Florida's Turnpike South, when Turnpike ends, take US1 South to Key Largo.
Scuba-Fun is in the median on US 1 at mile marker 99.2, in the tall building with the famous underwater mural by Wyland.

A hint for your drive: don't take US1 from the Miami airport, just follow the signs to the Turnpike South and take it to the end. This may cost you a few dollars but will save you at least an hour of driving time.

 

From Ft. Lauderdale International Airport:

Take 595 West to Florida's Turnpike South, when Turnpike ends, take US1 south to Key Largo.
Scuba-Fun is in the median on US 1 at mile marker 99.2, in the tall building with the famous underwater mural by Wyland.

 

Download directions & map as PDF to print - click here.

 

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Dive Schedule

with wreck diving and night diving (Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to season and conditions. The trips are all two-tank dive trips except for the night dives, which are one-tank trips. On wreck dives we usually dive a shallow wreck or reef for the second dive.)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
am boat 1	Duane	Spiegel Grove	Duane	Spiegel Grove	Duane	Spiegel Grove	Spiegel Grove
am boat 2	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef
pm boat 1	Reef	Reef	Spiegel Grove or Duane	Reef	Spiegel Grove or Duane	Reef	Spiegel Grove or Duane
pm boat 2	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef	Reef
night			Night dive			Night dive

 

 

Climate / Weather

 

Weather forecast for Key Largo

(by wunderground.com)

click here

Wherever you are right now, chances are the weather is better here in the Florida Keys. That’s true even on a summer day. The hottest it’s ever been in Key Largo is 97º F (36º C), and that was way back in 1880. At the peak of summer, the average high is 89º F (32º C). We don’t have any super-highways or urban sprawl to radiate the sun’s heat. Not only that, but our islands are surrounded by cooling ocean waters.

Wise Floridians from the mainland flock to the Keys on steamy weekends because the air is usually a few degrees cooler here. The water temperature might be in the mid-80s (30º C) but the sea is nevertheless refreshing for swimming, snorkeling or diving. In the winter, cold fronts can bring frost to mainland Florida, but you can be sure there will be no frost here. The all-time record low for Key Largo is 41º F (5º C) set in 1981. Divers or snorkelers usually get by with a “shortie” wet suit.

During these winter months, it almost never rains. By late May, however, the season's first thundershowers start popping up. Rarely do they stick around long enough to spoil an entire day. You might be wondering about the Atlantic hurricane season, which can affect the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States as well as the Caribbean and the Bahamas. The official hurricane season begins June 1st and ends on November 30. Traditionally, the highest potential for storms is between Aug. 15 and Oct. 15. However, the daily weather during this period tends to be some of the most beautiful of the year.

Average Water Temperatures in the Florida Keys

 
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dez
Celsius
21
21
24
26
28
30
31
31
30
28
24
22
Fahrenheit
69
70
75
79
83
86
87
87
86
82
76
72

Average High Air Temperatures in the Florida Keys

Average Low Air Temperatures in the Florida Keys

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dez
Celsius
18
19
21
22
24
26
27
26
26
24
22
21
Fahrenheit
65
66
69
72
76
79
80
79
79
76
71
67

Average Rainfall

 
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dez
cm
5.1
4.6
4.3
4.6
8.9
12.9
9.1
12.7
14.9
11.2
7.4
5.1
inches
2.0
1.8
1.7
1.8
3.5
5.1
3.6
5.0
5.9
4.4
2.9
2.0

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Customer Feedback

Leave your own feedback here:

    

      
Patrick (July 2010):
      
"Thank you to the staff of Scuba Fun in Key Largo. If you think that the Keys are not the place to go diving this year you are missing out. The only oil I saw this year was on my salad that I had for dinner. Diving with Scuba Fun in Key Largo was the most incredible time I have had. They thought of everything to insure that my dive vacation was one of the best. The guides made sure that I got the best tour of every dive site. They offered incredible packages for more than just diving. Make sure that you plan to see all that the Key’s have to offer, Scuba Fun will help you. I am looking forward to going back again soon."
    

    

      
Sebastian (July 2009):
      
"We had great time, everything was perfect. Rick was 
      amazing with Cata. Thank you very much!"
    

    

      
John (January 2009):
      
"Sven, Anya, Rick and Avery:

      I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for a great time 
      while in Key Largo. The dives were great. Avery did a great job 
      leading us on Friday afternoon. The equipment worked well and 
      the accomodations were perfect for our needs.

      Don, Alan and I really enjoyed each of the dives. Both Alan and 
      Don have been diving for decades. As the novice of the group 
      (just my 2nd time on a boat dive) and the organizer, I had concerns 
      about what would happen working with someone unknown to us. Alan, 
      a New Zealander, who just finished a live aboard over Christmas
      on the Great Barrier Reef, felt the sites we saw and the variety 
      of life was as good as any he has experienced. We agreed that 
      this was worth every penny.

      Again, thanks. While my dives are limited, these will be memorable 
      dives for me.

      John"
    

    

      
Christian (July 2008):
      
"Just got back from Key Largo, it was great!
      
1.5 days of intensive diving, with great service from Anya. 
      Everything worked out perfectly, starting with the first extensive 
      and friendly information to the booking - she even noticed that 
      my coworker needed a Checkdive..
      
The rental gear was in great shape, of all the dive centers 
      I have visited this was surely the best...
      
And if you are diving in the Keys for the first time, you 
      will be happy to have a dive guide like Rick, who very patiently 
      explains everything.
      
I watched Rick teach an AOW class in the afternoon, and I 
      can say that this is how you learn well.
      
The dive sites are really nice, the water is very warm, the 
      visibility is (mostly) great, interesting divesites.

      Spiegel Grove - a wreck sunk for divers - is unbelievable - for 
      beginning wreck divers an unforgettable adventure, because you 
      can dive into it fairly safely.
      
If you want to do 4 dives a day it might be a little too 
      much, so plan your time...
      
And if you want to eat well, ask Anya, her advice is excellent!
      
So, if you are in the area, reserve at least one day for 
      diving and stop by at Scuba-Fun.
      
Christian"
    

    

      
Marianne (May 2008):
      
"I can't stop telling people how great your operation 
      is. (...) Stacy loved diving. She wants to do advanced, rescue 
      and dm and be an instructor at 18. I am sure that part of it 
      was the positive experience of your boat and you guys. So Thanks 
      to you too. 

      Marianne"
    

    

      
Martina & Klaus (May 2008):
      
"Based on the many positive reports about Scuba-Fun
      in Key Largo, we decided to spend our vacation there 3 week s
      ago. 

      This dive center is very dilligent and organized. The gear is 
      in top shape. After a baby break of 3 years, we did a refresher 
      instructed by Rick 

      in the pool, followed by several boat dives to the reef. We even 
      did the first wreck dive of our diving career, which was really 
      very impressive.
      
Anya always tried not to book us on crowded boats - we really 
      appreciated this!
      
We will always remember Anya, Greta and Rick, our 1 1/2 year 
      old son is still talking about Anya! 

      There is no better dive center, the area is great, we would definitely 
      come back!
      
All the best, Martina, Tim and Klaus"
    

    

      
Uwe (February 2008):
      
"At first we were pretty doubtful...Florida and diving...but 
      it was worth it...
      
The dives, the service, the equipment, everything was excellent.
      
I have never experienced service like they offer it at Scuba-Fun. 
      Anya in the shop, our guide Rick and the whole crew very very 
      friendly. The equipment looked newer than I have ever seen anywhere 
      else.
      
Unfortunately we only had time for two dives, but we want 
      to come back. This is diving how it should be."
    

    

      
Christian (February 2008):
      
"I went diving with Scuba-Fun from February 23 to 28. 
      I felt comfortable from the minute I arrived there! The way Anya 
      takes care of everything is unbelievable! Everybody on the team 
      is fun and always in for a joke! 

      I had very nice dives and with Anya as a guide I was able to 
      explore the reef and see a lot of fish (eagleray, sharks, etc).

      I am not a great writer, but I hope I was able to give you a 
      little impression. 

      Best regards to the whole Scuba-Fun-Team."
    

    

      
Stacy, Steven, Wendi and Adam (December 2007):
      
"Hi Rob and Anya,

      We just wanted to thank you for EVERYTHING! Finding a boat running 
      on Christmas Day, getting everything set up, and for making our 
      certification dives an awesome experience! We are looking forward 
      to diving together again. We are in Florida at least twice a 
      year so we'll have to make the Keys one of our regular stops.

      Thanks again. Have a happy and a healthy New Year.

      Stacy, Steven, Wendi and Adam"
    

Brochures

Florida Keys Destination Brochure (PDF, 2,48 MB)

Florida Keys Diving Brochure (PDF, 584 KB)

 

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