Open Water Scuba Certification – Learn to Dive in the Florida Keys

3-Day Courses

For Dates Within Two Weeks Please Call The Shop To Book

Ready to become a certified scuba diver? The Open Water Scuba Certification course with Key Dives is your first step to exploring the underwater world and earning your internationally recognized scuba diving certification.

If you’re ready to take the plunge, the Open Water Certification with Key Dives is one of the best ways to learn to scuba dive in the Florida Keys. With small class sizes and experienced instructors, we focus on helping you become a confident and comfortable diver.

Please Note Key Dives will call to confirm scheduling after booking.

The course is completed in three phases.

Phase 1: Knowledge Development

Academic studies are completed online at your own pace before arriving. When you arrive at Key Dives, your instructor will review the material with you to ensure you’re ready for the next steps.

Phase 2: Pool Training (Day 1)

You will spend a full day in the pool learning scuba skills and becoming comfortable with your equipment. We take the time to train you properly so you feel confident before heading to the ocean.

Phase 3: Ocean Dives (Day 2&3)

You will complete four open water dives on the beautiful coral reefs of the Florida Keys where you will apply the skills learned in the pool while exploring vibrant reef habitats and marine life.

Training is conducted with a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 4 students.

Course cost: $595 Includes:

All rental dive gear

All certification dives

Course work

REQUIREMENTS

Open Water eLearning must be completed prior to the start of the course

Minimum age: 10 years old

Participants must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes

Health clearance: Complete a medical questionnaire before diving

If you are the only student scheduled for the course, we will always try to add additional students when possible. If no other students are scheduled, a $50 solo student fee will apply.

CANCELLATION POLICY

72-hour cancellation policy

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Shallow Florida Keys Reef Dives (~25 ft)

12:30PM – 4:30 PM

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• 5-Dive Package: $92 per trip (Discount applied to balance of last dive)
• 3-Dive Package: $97 per trip (Discount applied to balance of last dive)

Our afternoon reef dives explore the beautiful shallow reefs of the Florida Keys, perfect for relaxed diving and incredible marine life encounters.

These dives visit healthy reef habitats ranging from 15–35 feet, making them ideal for photographers, newer divers, or anyone who wants to enjoy longer bottom times and vibrant coral formations.

Expect colorful reef fish, sea turtles, rays, lobsters, and the diverse marine life that makes Islamorada reef diving so special.

With calm conditions, easy profiles, and reef sites close to the dock, these dives offer a relaxing and unforgettable Florida Keys scuba diving experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• All dives are guided at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys Readers Choice 2026

• Tanks & weights

• Fresh fruit after your dive

• Ice cooler and drinking water on the boat – please bring a refillable water bottle

• Hot freshwater showers on the boat for rinsing off after your dives

Key Dives donates 2% of all dive revenue toward restoring our coral reefs

By diving with us, you’re helping support conservation and restoration efforts throughout the Florida Reef Tract.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• 24-hour cancellation policy (72 hours during holidays)

• Full refund if Key Dives cancels due to weather or unsafe conditions

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Come see all the things you can't during the day, and TURTLES!

1 hours before Sunset

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• 5-Dive Package: $92 per trip (Discount applied to balance of last dive)
• 3-Dive Package: $97 per trip (Discount applied to balance of last dive)

Experience the reef like never before on a guided night dive in Islamorada. Using dive lights, you’ll explore the reef after dark and encounter nocturnal marine life rarely seen during the day.

At night, the reef transforms: parrotfish settle into coral, lobsters emerge, octopus and moray eels begin hunting, and bioluminescence can light up the water around you. It’s peaceful, mysterious, and unforgettable — the perfect addition to your Florida Keys scuba diving trips.

Night diving offers a completely different reef experience, close-up encounters with elusive species, and a calm, almost meditative underwater atmosphere. It’s ideal for certified divers looking for something unique.

Our night dives are by request and require 6 people to run. Don't see one on the calendar? Please contact the shop to have your date added on the schedule.

What’s Included

• All dives guided at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys – Readers Choice 2026

• Tanks and weights

• Ice cooler and drinking water onboard — bring your own refillable bottle

• Hot freshwater showers on the boat

Check-In

Check in is about 1 hour before sunset.

• Come see the reef after dark — it’s a completely different world and one of the most memorable Islamorada scuba diving experiences in the Florida Keys.

Open Water Scuba Certification – Learn to Dive in the Florida Keys

3-Day Course

For Dates Within Two Weeks Please Call The Shop To Book

Ready to become a certified scuba diver? The Open Water Scuba Certification course with Key Dives is your first step to exploring the underwater world and earning your internationally recognized scuba diving certification.

If you’re ready to take the plunge, the Open Water Certification with Key Dives is one of the best ways to learn to scuba dive in the Florida Keys. With small class sizes and experienced instructors, we focus on helping you become a confident and comfortable diver.

Please Note Key Dives will call to confirm scheduling after booking.

The course is completed in three phases.

Phase 1:

Knowledge Development

Academic studies are completed online at your own pace before arriving. When you arrive at Key Dives, your instructor will review the material with you to ensure you’re ready for the next steps.

Phase 2: Pool Training (Day 1)

You will spend a full day in the pool learning scuba skills and becoming comfortable with your equipment. We take the time to train you properly so you feel confident before heading to the ocean.

Phase 3: Ocean Dives (Day 2&3)

You will complete four open water dives on the beautiful coral reefs of the Florida Keys where you will apply the skills learned in the pool while exploring vibrant reef habitats and marine life.

Training is conducted with a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 4 students.

1. Course cost: $595 Includes:
2. All rental dive gear
3. All certification dives
4. Course work

REQUIREMENTS

Open Water eLearning must be completed prior to the start of the course

Minimum age: 10 years old

Participants must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes

Health clearance: Complete a medical questionnaire before diving

If you are the only student scheduled for the course, we will always try to add additional students when possible. If no other students are scheduled, a $50 solo student fee will apply.

CANCELLATION POLICY

72-hour cancellation policy

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Advanced Open Water Certification – Explore More of the Florida Keys

2–3 Day Course

For Dates Within Two Weeks Please Call The Shop To Book

*Your Deposit Covers E-Learning and is non refundable

Ready to take your scuba diving to the next level? The Advanced Open Water course with Key Dives helps certified divers build confidence, improve skills, and explore new types of diving in the Florida Keys.

This course is designed to gain experience while diving with your instructor. You’ll complete five adventure dives on the reefs of the Florida Keys while learning new techniques and expanding your underwater skills.

Two dives are required: Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. You’ll then choose three additional adventure dives based on conditions and your interests. Popular options may include Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification, Wreck Diving, Night Diving, Drift Diving, and more.

PRICE

$530 Total Includes

• eLearning and instruction
• Three dive trips with instructor(5 adventure dives)

Free Advanced certification with gear new package purchase.

REQUIREMENTS

Must hold an Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)

15 years or older (12–14 for Jr. Advanced Open Water Diver)

Health clearance: Complete a medical questionnaire before diving

CANCELLATION POLICY

72-hour cancellation policy

Open Water Referral – Finish Your Scuba Certification in the Florida Keys

2-Day Program

For Dates Within Two Weeks Please Call The Shop To Book

Already completed your classroom and pool training at home? The Open Water Referral program with Key Dives allows you to complete the final certification dives while exploring the beautiful reefs of the Florida Keys.

Before arriving, your referral paperwork must be completed by your instructor confirming that you have finished the academic and confined water training required for Open Water certification.

Your program begins with a short pool refresh session where you’ll review basic scuba skills and become familiar with the equipment before heading to the ocean.

Check in for the pool refresher at 8:30 a.m. After a short break for lunch around 10:30–11:15 a.m., check in for the afternoon dive boat at 12:30 p.m. for your first two certification dives. The boat returns to the dock around 4:30 p.m.

On the second day, you’ll complete your final two certification dives during the morning dive trip from 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Your final session will be adjusted after booking for the following morning.

Small class sizes ensure a relaxed learning environment with a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 4 students.

$350 Price Includes

• All rental dive gear
• Two 2-tank dive trips (4 dives)
• Required pool refresher session

REQUIREMENTS

Completed ELearning/classroom and pool training through a referral dive center

Minimum age: 10 years old

Participants must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes

Health clearance: Complete a medical questionnaire before diving

CANCELLATION POLICY

72-hour cancellation policy

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Open Water Scuba Certification – Learn to Dive in the Florida Keys

3-Day Course

For Dates Within Two Weeks Please Call The Shop To Book

Ready to become a certified scuba diver? The Open Water Scuba Certification course with Key Dives is your first step to exploring the underwater world and earning your internationally recognized scuba diving certification.

If you’re ready to take the plunge, the Open Water Certification with Key Dives is one of the best ways to learn to scuba dive in the Florida Keys. With small class sizes and experienced instructors, we focus on helping you become a confident and comfortable diver.

Please Note Key Dives will call to confirm scheduling after booking.

The course is completed in three phases.

Phase 1: Knowledge Development

Academic studies are completed online at your own pace before arriving. When you arrive at Key Dives, your instructor will review the material with you to ensure you’re ready for the next steps.

Phase 2: Pool Training (Day 1)

You will spend a full day in the pool learning scuba skills and becoming comfortable with your equipment. We take the time to train you properly so you feel confident before heading to the ocean.

Phase 3: Ocean Dives (Day 2&3)

You will complete four open water dives on the beautiful coral reefs of the Florida Keys where you will apply the skills learned in the pool while exploring vibrant reef habitats and marine life.

Training is conducted with a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 4 students.

Course cost: $595 Includes:

All rental dive gear

All certification dives

Course work

REQUIREMENTS

Open Water eLearning must be completed prior to the start of the course

Minimum age: 10 years old

Participants must be able to swim 200 meters and float for 10 minutes

Health clearance: Complete a medical questionnaire before diving

If you are the only student scheduled for the course, we will always try to add additional students when possible. If no other students are scheduled, a $50 solo student fee will apply.

CANCELLATION POLICY

72-hour cancellation policy

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Scuba Refresher – Refresh Your Scuba Skills in the Florida Keys

Full-Day Program

For Dates Within Two Weeks Please Call The Shop To Book

Haven’t been diving in a while? The Scuba Refresher with Key Dives is designed for certified divers who want to review their dive knowledge and practice basic scuba skills before returning to the ocean.

Your refresher begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m., followed by a review of scuba equipment and important safety concepts. You’ll then enter the pool with your instructor to practice key scuba skills and regain comfort underwater. The pool session typically finishes around 10:30–11:00 a.m.

After a short break, check-in for the afternoon dive boat is at 12:30 p.m., where you’ll head out to the beautiful coral reefs of the Florida Keys to complete two guided dives.

A refresher is required if it has been more than 2 years since your last dive.

Refresher Total: $225 Includes:

• All rental dive gear
• Pool skills session
• One 2-tank dive trip (2 dives)

A pool-only refresher option is also available for $150.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age: 10 years old
• Prerequisite certification: Open Water Certification
• Health requirements: Must complete a medical questionnaire

CANCELLATION POLICY

72-hour cancellation policy

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