Top Key Largo Scuba Diving

John Pennekamp State Park is renowned as one of the best places to dive in Key Largo and is teeming with colorful live coral and marine life. With this tour, enjoy scuba diving at two different sites and have the opportunity to spot parrotfish, damselfish, great barracudas, lobsters, and more. Dives are suitable for certified divers only, and two tanks and weights are included. Scuba gear rentals are also available.

Our program is only two hours on-site to complete the Discover Scuba Diving session which is a prerequisite to participating in the Discover Scuba Diving Reef Excursion. Our dive center is located at the Bayside Inn Key Largo which makes hotel accommodations and diving easy since we're at the same location. We use the pool and beach here to begin your training, then progress to the dive boat for optional open water dives.

Just offshore of Key Largo, you’ll find some of the best coral reefs in the country. Take your first breath underwater and learn how to scuba dive during this all-inclusive beginner-friendly experience. This full-day adventure gets you comfortable with the equipment and the techniques. First, learn about the process and practice with pool training. Then, hop in a boat and head out for a real ocean dive on the reef—with expert instructors guiding you every step of the way.

Learn to scuba dive in a small group setting with this convenient package. Start your day by learning the fundamentals from a certified instructor, and practice your technique in a training pool. Once comfortable and confident, head out on a dive boat in Pennekamp State Park for two dives in reefs with your instructor. Expect to see colorful fish, reef sharks, turtles, and more on both dives.

Explore the world beneath the waves in Key Largo. This guided 2-tank diving experience allows you to discover some of the best reefs and wrecks in the Florida Keys. Each trip stops at two different sites, which may include Christ of the Abyss and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. As well as high spurring coral formations, you can see eagle rays, lobsters, eels, turtles, and sharks.

Indulge in a 3-hour and 15-minute adventure: Private SCUBA Dive the stunning reefs of Key Largo alongside up to 8 certified divers. On our exclusive charter, your group will have the whole spacious dive boat to yourselves. Immerse yourself in the enchanting John Pennekamp Coral Reef, where you'll have the opportunity to explore two separate sites for up to 1 hour each. With smaller groups, you'll encounter an abundance of wildlife compared to crowded 40 diver boats.

Key Largo Dive Center has received 7 awards from Scuba Diving Magazine for quality, safety, and service in 2026. The staff is among the most experienced in the country with decades of scuba experience. We are a PADI 5-Star Dive Center. We are located at the Bayside Inn Key Largo Resort for your convenience. On the first day you will review the PADI e-Learning that you completed prior to attending. You will then proceed to the pool with your instructor for a morning of confined water training. In the afternoon you will begin your open water dive training. On the second day you will board our boat for the completion of your open water dive training. Unlike many other places offering scuba training, Key Largo Dive Center owns our large custom dive boat so we can control all of the dive training sites. Upon successful completion of your training you will be awarded the PADI Open Water Diver Certification allowing you to dive with a buddy and not need an instructor to accompany you.

"Escape the crowds on our relaxed tours, where personal attention is guaranteed. Explore the vibrant Key Largo Reef, focusing on less crowded, wildlife-rich spots. Enjoy two full one-hour stops on our comfortable boat, ensuring a wildlife-centric experience, not crowded with other divers."

Our included certified Divemasters will insure that your dive adventure with us is safe and fun. After a short boat trip to the reef certified scuba divers will have the opportunity to dive at two sites, with a short break between dives to grab some water and a snack, then jump back in for your second dive. Our new Newton Dive Special boat features an extra long ladder which makes getting out of the water easy. It also features an on-board restroom, plus two hot water showers. Photographers will appreciate our large two level camera table and separate rinse bucket for their cameras and lights. We have rental cameras available, and top of the line scuba gear rentals. Our dive boat is located on the ocean side of Key Largo which saves you the long transit through the mangroves to get to the ocean, this maximizes your time on the reef and saves your valuable vacation time for the things you want to do during your visit - dive. Divers must perform to their level of certification.

Start your underwater journey with the PADI Scuba Diver course, designed for those seeking to explore the ocean with professional guidance. This course combines engaging eLearning with hands-on training, including a confined water session and two open-water dives, ensuring you build confidence as you learn essential scuba skills. Under the supervision of a certified instructor, you’ll dive to a maximum depth of 40 feet, participating in guided activities while preparing for future certifications. Ideal for beginners and those who prefer diving with a professional, this course sets you on the path to becoming a confident diver.