LOCATION:  South of Miami, Florida, approx. 45 miles from Miami Airport.  Miami (MIA) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) airports are commonly utilized to access the Keys.  From the airport, shuttles, buses and rental cars are available.  All diving, and spearfishing takes place on the Atlantic side of the Islands.    

DIVING CONDITIONS:  The waters in this area are warm, ranging between 68 and 85 Fahrenheit (20-30 Celsius).  Offshore visibility is 50-120 feet (15-40 meters).  Most spots can be speared by freedivers and on scuba at depths of 15feet (4m) to 120 feet (40m).  Our locations are either coral reefs, patch reefs, and shipwrecks.  The Duane and Eagle being very popular and amazing wreck dives!
Note:  in the USA it is legal to spearfish using SCUBA tanks, and such gear is available for rental, if needed.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:  This destination is great for all level of spearos, from shallow shooting of easy species, to expert hunters diving a little deeper. 

SPECIES ENCOUNTERED:   Some of the most common are:  Yellowtail snapper, Hog Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Black Grouper, and Amberjack.  A little less common, but still taken frequently: Cobia, Mahi-mahi, and tuna.

BOAT & ACCOMODATIONS:  There are many options for lodging from Key Largo to Islamorada.  The closest to the Key Largo boat are:  The Ramada Inn, Key West Inn, and Holiday Inn.  A little further south and a better deal, check out “Conch on in”, located directly between both boat locations.  Several boats are used depending on the size of the group.  For larger groups there is a 12 person island hopper.  For medium size groups a 28 foot dusky, and for 1 or 2 people, a 21 foot key west center counsel. 

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:  Key Largo is watersports galore!  From fishing, kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, to sunset cruises, anything you can think to do on the water, you can do it here.  Also, the Everglades is short drive and is loaded with great hikes and alligator watching.  Also don’t forget about our Dolphin shows - Theater of the Sea and Dolphin Plus - “Have you hugged a Dolphin today?”

BEST TIME TO VISIT:  Year round!  But from May to Sept the seas are the warmest and kindest.  But that is the busy season and prices tend to rise.

COST /LENGTH OF STAY:  This is a low-cost destination.  No minimum stay required.