Welcome to Key Dives, the top-rated Islamorada dive center and the #1 scuba shop in the Florida Keys. We specialize in providing unforgettable diving and snorkeling experiences that showcase Islamorada’s stunning coral reefs and vibrant marine life. Whether you’re an experienced diver or a beginner, Key Dives offers personalized service, top-notch safety, and adventures you’ll never forget. With crystal-clear waters and thriving ecosystems, diving in Islamorada is truly one of the best experiences in the Florida Keys. Key Dives is a full-service facility with modern equipment, professional instructors, and comfortable boats designed for your safety and enjoyment. From exploring colorful reefs and historic shipwrecks to relaxing snorkeling tours, our passionate team ensures every trip is memorable. Committed to sustainability, we use eco-friendly practices to protect Islamorada’s unique underwater environment. Whether you’re seeking scuba certifications, guided dives, private charters, or snorkeling adventures, Key Dives has something for everyone, from beginners to experts. Key Dives is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring every guest has a safe, enjoyable experience. We create a welcoming environment for divers of all skill levels, offering expert instruction for beginners and advanced trips to thrilling dive sites for experienced divers. Every adventure is personalized to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Our commitment to reef preservation makes us a leader in eco-friendly diving. We promote sustainable tourism, educate divers on marine conservation, and use environmentally friendly practices to protect Islamorada’s underwater treasures for future generations. Diving in Islamorada offers warm, clear waters and abundant marine life, making it a truly unique experience. Key Dives gives you access to top dive sites, including vibrant coral reefs, historic shipwrecks, and encounters with sea turtles, reef sharks, and tropical fish. For non-divers, our guided snorkeling tours provide a family-friendly way to enjoy the underwater beauty. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape or an exciting adventure, Key Dives has something for everyone. Make Key Dives your gateway to the Florida Keys’ underwater paradise. Book your dive or snorkeling trip today and see why we’re the top choice for exploring Islamorada’s stunning reefs. Your unforgettable adventure starts here!

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After careers in finance and law, Mike and Marcia threw in the corporate towel for a beach towel. After stints in Hawaii, British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands, they are settling in quite nicely here in the Keys.&nbsp;Jeri has recently graduated from university with a focus in nuclear chemistry (crazy smart kid!) What Mike and Marcia like most about the diving here are the fishy reefs, especially in comparison to the Caribbean. After spending so many years diving the Caribbean, Mike and Marcia started Key Dives almost 20 years ago with one main goal, to provide divers not only a beautiful dive but an unmatched level of customer service. Teaching families to dive and introducing young people to the beauties of the underwater world is something they love.&nbsp;Mike is also the co-founder of I.CARE, a non-profit focused on restoring our coral reefs. Nowadays, when Mike is diving he is either planting coral or doing coral maintenance.&nbsp;Restoring our reefs is definitely his new life’s passion.&nbsp;Just give him a moment and he will convince you to get involved and help rebuild our reefs. Michael Ryan - Operations ManagerPADI MSDT &amp; SSI Advanced Open Water Scuba InstructorReturning from an expedition into the cold murky waters of the Pacific Northwest, Michael has happily traded in his drysuit and hood for board shorts and a rash guard! Growing up in Southern California surfing and playing water polo, Michael was no stranger to the water. It was no surprise when he first tried diving at age 15, he was instantly hooked. Wanting to continue to expand his diving knowledge, he got a summer job at his local shop and turned that into his dream career! With his dive experience and background in experiential education from Humboldt State University, he loves sharing all the excitement that the underwater world has to offer! Bradley Williams - Captain &amp; InstructorUSCG 100 ton Captain and PADI Open Water Scuba InstructorA native of the Pacific Northwest with family roots in Florida, Bradley discovered his love of scuba diving in 2002. While working as a Paramedic in the greater St Louis area, scuba diving became a passion and a way of life for Bradley. He pursued this passion further by becoming a Divemaster in 2005, and followed that up with OWSI in 2007. During his first few years in the recreational dive industry, Bradley worked as&nbsp;crew for&nbsp;dive operators including Florida Sea Base and Key Dives.&nbsp;As he continued to enjoy every moment on the water, he decided his obvious next step was to captain a dive charter. That dream was realized in 2012 and he has been delivering memorable diving experiences on the reefs and wrecks of South Florida and the Florida Keys ever since.&nbsp; Kent Ingrum - InstructorPADI &amp; SSI Open Water Scuba InstructorAfter a career as a high school History teacher, Kent is now free to follow his passion for diving and helping others follow their passion for exploring the undersea world. Kent’s passion for diving began as a child watching Sea Hunt and Jacques Cousteau, grew as a recreational diver and found fulfillment as an instructor. When he was teaching he could only enjoy the Keys in the summer. Now, he is here the majority of the year while still making time for travel and family in South Carolina. Kent says, “being part of the Key Dives family is a dream come true.”&nbsp;

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Morgan grew up in South Carolina and discovered scuba diving while attending Clemson University, where she joined a research lab that came down to the Florida Keys to study the local reefs. After graduating with a degree in biology, she joined the biomedical research field before realizing the ocean was where she was meant to be. After running away to Honduras to complete her divemaster certification, she made her way over to Maui where she worked as a whale watch guide, divemaster, sea turtle technician, and coral nursery tech before finally completing her instructor rating. Morgan is excited to be a part of Key Dives conservation efforts to preserve the reefs and to actively work towards a healthier planet. You can find her underwater waving at all of the fish and blowing kisses to the baby coral outplants.

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Take your dive experience a step further by participating in a coral restoration dive charter in Islamorada. This hands-on conservation experience begins with an educational session where you’ll learn directly from I.CARE scientists about coral ecosystems, the threats they face, and how restoration work makes a difference. After training, you’ll head out for a guided two-tank dive to transplant coral fragments onto local reefs, actively contributing to the recovery of these vital marine habitats. It’s a rare opportunity to learn, dive, and play a direct role in protecting the future of the Florida Keys’ reefs.

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Make your dive in the Florida Keys count by joining one of our guided reef cleanup trips in Islamorada. These conservation-focused dives give certified divers the opportunity to help remove marine debris from local reefs and dive sites while exploring the vibrant underwater world of the Keys. Led by experienced professionals, each trip emphasizes safe diving practices, environmental awareness, and meaningful impact—so you can enjoy an unforgettable dive while giving back to the ocean.

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The Giant Stride | 42’ NewtonCapacity: 25 divers or 36 snorkelers (max 18 divers on regular trips; up to 24 divers or 37 snorkelers on private charters)Description: Spacious and comfortable, The Giant Stride is perfect for larger groups exploring the Florida Keys’ reefs and wrecks. Our regular trips limit divers to 18 to ensure a relaxed experience, while private charters allow larger groups up to 24 divers. Enjoy comfort, safety, and convenience on this well-equipped dive vessel. Turtle Hopper | 30’ Island HopperCapacity: 6 divers or 6 snorkelersDescription: Ideal for smaller, personalized trips, Turtle Hopper offers an intimate dive adventure. Explore the Upper Keys’ vibrant reefs and wrecks in a relaxed setting, guided by our experienced dive staff. Perfect for families, couples, or groups seeking a private scuba or snorkeling experience.

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Ocean Advocates: The Conservation Shop of the Keys At Key Dives we are committed to conservation, and we strive to showcase these values in every aspect of our work. We host monthly reef cleanup dives, and bi-monthly coral outplanting dives with I.CARE. We also host various community events to promote a better future for our coral reefs. We provide opportunities for locals and visitors alike to participate in all of our conservation work when they dive with us. We have several recognitions for our conservation work, including recognition as a Blue Star operator, a Project AWARE partner, and a Blue Oceans partner. Read on to learn about the amazing staff of dive instructors and captains who make us what we are!

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Explore the best Key Largo dive sites with Key Dives, where every reef and wreck offers a unique underwater adventure. From vibrant coral gardens to historic wrecks, each site is carefully selected to deliver an unforgettable experience for divers and snorkelers of all levels. Many of our sites also support I.CARE coral restoration and monitoring projects, highlighting our commitment to conservation in the Florida Keys. Our Favorite Dive Sites in Key Largo: Alligator Reef:&nbsp;25’ – Packed with over 189 identified fish species, Alligator Reef is a must-see. Expect moray eels, spiny lobsters, groupers, nurse sharks, and sea turtles. Home to I.CARE coral outplanting projects, it’s a highlight of any trip.&nbsp;Capt. Arnos: 25-30’ –&nbsp;A fish-filled patch reef featuring rainbow, midnight, and blue parrotfish, moray eels, and nurse sharks. Supports coral restoration efforts with I.CARE.&nbsp;Crocker Reef: 30-90’ – An expansive reef tract with shallow spur-and-groove formations and dramatic drop-offs. Marine life includes turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays, angelfish, and butterflyfish. Davis Reef:&nbsp;15-20’ – A shallow reef with sea fans, overhangs, and a Buddha shrine. Popular for night dives due to high turtle activity. Part of I.CARE coral restoration projects.&nbsp;Eagle Wreck:&nbsp;70-115’&nbsp;– A 287’ shipwreck serving as an artificial reef. Spot horse-eye jacks, rainbow runners, Atlantic spadefish, goliath groupers, and bull sharks. Garden eels are often visible in the sand.&nbsp;Islamorada Fingers:&nbsp;40-70’&nbsp;– Tall spur-and-groove formations surrounded by sand channels, ideal for spotting spotted eagle rays and other marine life.&nbsp;Jumpin’ Mack:&nbsp;30-60’ –&nbsp;A deep reef site with schools of juvenile French grunts, scorpionfish, soapfish, nurse sharks, and parrotfish. Great for drift dives.&nbsp;Kylie’s Reef: 18-20′ – Shallow coral patch featuring stony coral varieties, including starlet, brain, and elliptical star coral. A coral lover’s paradise.&nbsp;Maze:&nbsp;30’ –&nbsp;A uniquely shaped patch reef teeming with small sea creatures like sailfin blennies, pike blennies, and jawfish. Home to a resident turtle named Steve and many stingrays.&nbsp;Morada:&nbsp;20 – 25’&nbsp;–&nbsp;A purple-hued reef with flowing sea plumes and sea fans. Home to Bonnethead sharks for much of the year and a favorite for color lovers.&nbsp;Pervis:&nbsp;35-45’ –&nbsp;Ideal for drift diving, spotting blue parrots, culling lionfish, and admiring large star corals and barrel sponges.&nbsp;Rocky Top:&nbsp;25’&nbsp;– Famous for a green sea turtle named Rocky, rescued and released by the crew. Healthy corals, schools of tomtate and smallmouth grunts, and part of I.CARE coral outplanting.&nbsp;Victory:&nbsp;40-90’&nbsp;– A “V”-shaped reef flowing into the sand with large coral structures, sharks, moray eels, and schools of jacks. Supports I.CARE coral projects.

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