Deep Reef Dives in Islamorada, Florida Keys (35–60 ft)

7:45 AM – 11:30 AM

Looking for the best deep reef diving in the Florida Keys? Key Dives' morning charters explore stunning outer reef sites off Islamorada and nearby Key Largo, some of the most sought-after Florida Keys scuba diving destinations for experienced divers.

Designed for certified divers, these Islamorada deep reef dives visit vibrant spur-and-groove reef systems ranging from 34–60 feet, with occasional sites reaching 90 feet depending on conditions — offering more structure, bigger marine life, and a true Florida Keys scuba diving experience.

Morning reef diving in Islamorada means vibrant coral structure and incredible marine life. Expect to see tropical fish, invertebrates, sea turtles, eagle rays, grouper, and sharks, the kind of Florida Keys deep reef diving experience divers travel for.

With a 1:6 professional guide ratio, full valet gear service, and reef sites just 25 minutes from the dock, our deep reef charters deliver the perfect balance of depth, comfort, and world-class Key Largo and Islamorada scuba diving.

Dive More, Save More — Discounted Rates

• 5-Dive Package — $98 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)
• 3-Dive Package — $103 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)

What's Included

• Guided dives at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys, Scuba Diving Magazine 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
• 2% of all dive revenue donated toward Florida Keys coral reef restoration

Diver Requirements

• Must be a certified diver with a logged dive within the past 2 years; divers without recent experience must complete a scuba refresher course before joining the boat
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

By diving with us, you're helping support ongoing coral reef conservation and restoration throughout the Florida Reef Tract — as part of Key Dives, the #1 Dive Shop in North America, Scuba Diving Magazine 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Shallow Reef Dives in Islamorada, Florida Keys (~25 ft)

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Our afternoon shallow reef dives explore the beautiful, healthy reefs of the Florida Keys — perfect for relaxed diving and incredible marine life encounters. These Islamorada reef dives visit sites ranging from 15–35 feet, making them ideal for underwater photographers, newer divers, or anyone who wants 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 dive profiles, and reef sites close to the dock, these shallow reef charters offer a relaxing and unforgettable Florida Keys scuba diving experience for divers of every level.

Dive More, Save More — Discounted Rates

• 5-Dive Package — $98 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)
• 3-Dive Package — $103 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)

What's Included

• Guided dives at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys, Scuba Diving Magazine 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
• 2% of all dive revenue donated toward Florida Keys coral reef restoration

Diver Requirements

• Must be a certified diver with a logged dive within the past 2 years; divers without recent experience must complete a scuba refresher course before joining the boat
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

By diving with us, you're helping support ongoing coral reef conservation and restoration throughout the Florida Reef Tract — as part of Key Dives, the #1 Dive Shop in North America, Scuba Diving Magazine 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Eagle Wreck Dive – Advanced (100 ft)

Fridays | 7:45 AM – 11:30 AM

Special Thursday October 15th Eagle Trip for REEF Fest — 10% off for all REEFFest attendees! 

Dive one of the most famous wrecks in the Florida Keys — the Eagle, a 287-foot freighter resting upright in about 110 feet of water off Islamorada.

The Eagle wreck has become an incredible artificial reef, covered in coral growth, sponges, and marine life. Divers often encounter large schools of fish, barracuda, grouper, jacks, and occasionally reef sharks cruising the wreck — making this one of the most exciting wreck diving experiences in the Florida Keys.

This dive is recommended for advanced divers comfortable with deeper profiles. Not yet advanced certified? Explore our Advanced Open Water course before booking this trip.

*this dive does require 1 tank of Nitrox to dive(Fill out Nitrox Experience waiver if not Nitrox certified)

Dive More, Save More — Discounted Rates

• 5-Dive Package — $98 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)
• 3-Dive Package — $103 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)

What's Included

• Guided dives at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys, Scuba Diving Magazine 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
• 2% of all dive revenue donated toward Florida Keys coral reef restoration

Diver Requirements

• Must be a certified diver with a logged dive within the past 2 years; divers without recent experience must complete a scuba refresher course before joining the boat
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

By diving with us, you're helping support ongoing coral reef conservation and restoration throughout the Florida Reef Tract — as part of Key Dives, the #1 Dive Shop in North America, Scuba Diving Magazine 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Islamorada Snorkeling Trips — Tropical Reef Snorkeling: Coral, Fish & Clear Water

12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable Florida Keys snorkeling adventure exploring the beautiful coral reefs off Islamorada. Our afternoon snorkel trip visits vibrant reef locations where clear water and shallow coral formations make for incredible marine life encounters.

After a short boat ride of about 25 minutes, you'll arrive at reef sites filled with tropical fish, coral formations, and the diverse marine life that makes the Florida Reef Tract so special.

This is a self-guided snorkeling trip — there are no in-water guides. Our professional captain and crew remain on board to assist and ensure a safe, comfortable experience while you explore the reef at your own pace.

Perfect for families with both divers and snorkelers — snorkelers can join right alongside our reef and wreck dive charters, so everyone gets to experience the Florida Keys together on the same trip.

Want to try diving? Check out our Discover Scuba Diving experience — no certification required.

What's Included

• Self-guided access to vibrant Islamorada reef sites
• Snorkel gear
• Professional captain and crew on board throughout the trip
• 2% of all dive revenue donated toward Florida Keys coral reef restoration

Requirements

• Must be comfortable swimming — no snorkeling or diving experience required
• This trip has no in-water guide; snorkelers explore independently within the guidance of the crew

Cancellation Policy

• A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

*Winter time snorkeling is subject to more weather cancelations*

I.CARE Coral Outplanting Dive — Help ICARE Plant Coral on the Reef!

12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Departing from Key Dives, Islamorada

Dive into a meaningful underwater experience with the I.CARE Coral Outplanting Dive in the Florida Keys. This specialized dive lets certified divers participate in hands-on coral planting and reef restoration — working alongside the I.CARE team to transplant nursery corals onto Florida Keys reef sites. It's a rewarding way to combine Florida Keys scuba diving with real conservation impact.

You'll gain insight into reef ecology, help protect the ecosystem, and enjoy one of the most unique Key Largo scuba diving experiences available.

What to Expect

• 8:30 AM — Outplanting training at the I.CARE/Key Dives shop (85960 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036), including a brief presentation and hands-on demonstration of safe outplanting techniques(already completed training within the past year? You can skip this step and join the boat dive directly)
• Lunch Break — 1–2 hours between training and the dive; bring your own lunch or ask our staff for nearby restaurant suggestions
• 12:15 PM — Boat check-in at the shop
• 12:30 PM — Depart the dock for two dives at the outplanting site, supervised by I.CARE and Key Dives staff (all outplanting equipment provided)
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Return to dock

Requirements

• Minimum 30 logged dives, with confident buoyancy control
• Annual I.CARE training is required for all participants, as restoration protocols are updated regularly
• During summer, when elevated sea temperatures pause coral work, the dive shifts to sponge outplanting — which requires its own separate annual training
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

Conservation & Donation

A $25 donation is required to participate in the outplanting portion of this dive.

Not Participating in Outplanting?

Certified divers are welcome to join the trip to explore the same reef site with guidance from our award-winning team, even without assisting in coral planting.

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Sponge Outplant Dive — Plant Sponges on the Reef with I.CARE

12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Departing from Key Dives, Islamorada

Join us for a Sponge Outplant Dive, exclusively at Key Dives in the Florida Keys. This unique dive combines underwater exploration with hands-on conservation — you'll take part in the sponge outplanting process while exploring thriving reef habitats, a meaningful way to connect with marine conservation.

Whether you're new to diving or an experienced diver, this exclusive Key Dives experience showcases the beauty of Florida Keys scuba diving, the diversity of Key Largo reef ecosystems, and the joy of responsible ocean adventure.

What to Expect

• 8:30 AM — Outplanting training at the Key Dives shop (85960 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036), including a brief presentation and hands-on demonstration of sponge ecology and safe outplanting techniques (already completed training within the past year? You can skip this step and join the boat dive directly)
• Lunch Break — 1–2 hours between training and the dive; bring your own lunch or ask our staff for nearby restaurant suggestions
• 12:15 PM — Boat check-in at the shop
• 12:30 PM — Depart the dock for two dives at the outplanting site, supervised by I.CARE and Key Dives staff (all outplanting equipment provided)
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Return to dock

Requirements

• Minimum 30 logged dives, with confident buoyancy control
• Annual training is required for all participants, as restoration protocols are updated regularly
• This sponge outplanting training is separate and distinct from I.CARE coral training — the two are not interchangeable
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

Conservation & Donation

A $25 donation is required to participate in the Sponge Outplant Dive.

Not Participating in Outplanting?

Certified divers are welcome to join the trip to explore the same reef site with guidance from our experienced team, even without assisting in sponge outplanting.

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

I.CARE Maintenance Dive — Help ICARE Care for Previous Coral Babies! (~25ft)

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |

Join Key Dives for the I.CARE Maintenance Dive in the Florida Keys. This hands-on conservation dive gives certified divers the chance to check in on reefs they (or fellow divers) have helped restore — assisting with underwater maintenance, sponge and coral monitoring, and the ongoing care that keeps outplanted coral thriving.

It's a meaningful way to explore Florida Keys scuba diving while giving back to the reefs that make Key Largo diving world-renowned — and to see firsthand how the coral you help plant grows over time.

What to Expect

• 11:00 / 11:30 AM — Required in-person training (mandatory for new participants)
• 12:30 PM — Boat check-in
• 12:30 – 4:30 PM — Two-tank maintenance dive with I.CARE (Island Conservation and Restoration Education)

Requirements

• Minimum 30 logged dives, with confident buoyancy control
• Annual I.CARE training is required for all participants, as restoration protocols are updated regularly
• During summer, when elevated sea temperatures pause coral work, the dive shifts to sponge outplanting — which requires its own separate annual training
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

Why It Matters

I.CARE Maintenance Dives are how previously outplanted coral gets the long-term care it needs to survive and grow. It's not just a one-time plant-and-go — ongoing monitoring and upkeep are what make restoration actually work.

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Book now to be part of one of the most rewarding reef dive experiences in the Florida Keys.

Night Dive — Come See All the Things You Can't During the Day... and Turtles!

Check-in: 1 Hour Before Sunset

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 — and one of the most memorable Islamorada scuba diving experiences in the Florida Keys.

Dive More, Save More — Discounted Rates

• 5-Dive Package — $98 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)
• 3-Dive Package — $103 per trip (discount applied to balance of last dive)

What's Included

• Guided dives at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys, Scuba Diving Magazine Readers' Choice 2026
• Tanks & weights
• Ice cooler and drinking water onboard — bring your own refillable bottle
• Hot freshwater showers on the boat

Diver Requirements

• Must be a certified diver with a logged dive within the past 2 years; divers without recent experience must complete a scuba refresher course before joining the boat
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

Scheduling

Night dives are by request and require a minimum of 6 people to run. Don't see one on the calendar? Contact the shop to have your date added.

Cancellation Policy

• A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Reef Cleanup Dive — Help Us Remove Debris from the Reef!

7:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Departing from Key Dives

All clean up dives are 50% off to help save the reef!

Join Key Dives for a rewarding reef cleanup dive in the Florida Keys, departing at 7:45 AM and returning around 12:00 PM. On this special trip, you'll take part in underwater debris removal as part of the Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys initiative, helping remove plastic, fishing gear, and other harmful waste from our precious coral ecosystems.

These dives support healthier reefs and marine life while offering a meaningful Florida Keys scuba diving experience with hands-on conservation work. Whether you're passionate about ocean stewardship or simply want a dive with purpose, this reef dive is a unique way to explore, protect, and make a difference beneath the waves.

What's Included

• Guided dives at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys, Scuba Diving Magazine Readers' Choice 2026
• Tanks & weights
• Debris collection and documentation, submitted to Project AWARE® Dive Against Debris and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
• 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
• 2% of all dive revenue donated toward Florida Keys coral reef restoration

Requirements

• Must be a certified diver with a logged dive within the past 2 years; divers without recent experience must complete a scuba refresher course before joining the boat
• Comfortable with drift diving and completing a safety stop without a down line
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Book your spot now to be part of one of the most impactful reef dive experiences in the Florida Keys!

Fish ID at Alligator Reef & Rocky Top (~25 ft)

7:45AM – 11:45AM

10% off all dives when participating in REEFfest!

Held during REEF Fest 2026, this shallow reef dive is designed for divers who want to sharpen their fish identification skills while exploring two of Islamorada's most vibrant reef sites. Alligator Reef and Rocky Top offer calm conditions, great visibility, and healthy coral formations, making this trip ideal for photographers, newer divers, or anyone who loves spotting marine life up close.

Expect colorful reef fish, sea turtles, rays, lobsters, and the chance to practice identifying species alongside fellow ocean lovers during REEF Fest weekend.

REEF Fest is REEF's annual celebration of marine life and ocean conservation, held October 15–18 in Key Largo. As a REEF Fest Experience Partner, this dive comes with 10% off the regular price for REEF Fest attendees, plus the chance to take part in a full weekend of ocean programming including seminars, socials, and the "For the Love of the Sea" celebration. Full festival schedule: https://www.reef.org/reeffest

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

Join Key Dives on Saturday May 16th for our annual Wreck Trek!

3-Tank Wreck Trek (3 nitrox tanks required - nitrox certification not required)

Check in at 7:45 a.m. followed by departure to the wrecks.

We arrive back at the dock around 3:00 p.m. 

Price: $200+ $36 for nitrox

Monroe County Residents $170 + nitrox (must have ID with local address)

Our dive plan:

Spiegel in Key Largo 80- 120 ft 

Duane or the Bibb 90-120ft

Eagle 80-110ft

*Dive plan subject to change based on conditions. 

Must be Advanced Open Water or have Deep specialty, Nitrox certification is highly recommended. (ask us how!)

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy, cancel AT LEAST 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged.

Please ensure at minimum you have your Advanced Open Water or equivalent and are comfortable going to 100ft with the possibility of current. Contact Key Dives with any questions or to sign up for your Nitrox specialty course.

Please note: All trips will be charged in full a week prior to their departure date. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy for this dive. Any cancellations inside this 48 hour window will forfeit the full cost of that trip. If Key Dives cancel for issues of weather, there will be no charge for that trip. 

What to bring with you:

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• We provide a cooler, ice, and drinking water on the boat – please bring your own refillable water bottle.
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• Recommend you bring dive gloves to hold onto the line with.
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• We encourage you to bring lunch or snacks. It's a full day on the boat.
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• Towels, sunglasses, hat or protective clothing, and a dry bag for phones, car keys, etc.
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• Please also pack only reef safe sunscreen to help protect our corals. Ingredients to avoid.
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• We also offer Stream2Sea reef safe sunscreen at our shop for purchase. 

 We have hot fresh water showers on the boat for rinsing off after your amazing dives! 

Can't wait til see you all there!

REEFfest Cleanup Dive — Help Us Remove Debris from the Reef!

7:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Departing from Key Dives

10% off the regular price for REEF Fest attendees

Join Key Dives for a rewarding reef cleanup dive in the Florida Keys, checkin at 7:45 AM and returning around 12:00 PM. On this special trip, held as part of REEF Fest 2026, you'll take part in underwater debris removal as part of the Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys initiative, helping remove plastic, fishing gear, and other harmful waste from our precious coral ecosystems.

These dives support healthier reefs and marine life while offering a meaningful Florida Keys scuba diving experience with hands-on conservation work. Whether you're passionate about ocean stewardship or simply want a dive with purpose, this reef dive is a unique way to explore, protect, and make a difference beneath the waves.

REEF Fest is REEF's annual celebration of marine life and ocean conservation, held October 15–18 in Key Largo. As a REEF Fest Experience Partner, this dive comes with 10% off the regular price for REEF Fest attendees, plus the chance to take part in a full weekend of ocean programming including seminars, socials, and the "For the Love of the Sea" celebration. Full festival schedule: https://www.reef.org/reeffest

What's Included

• Guided dives at a 1:6 ratio by one of the Best Dive Masters in the Keys, Scuba Diving Magazine Readers' Choice 2026
• Tanks & weights
• Debris collection and documentation, submitted to Project AWARE® Dive Against Debris and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
• 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
• 2% of all dive revenue donated toward Florida Keys coral reef restoration

Requirements

• Must be a certified diver with a logged dive within the past 2 years; divers without recent experience must complete a scuba refresher course before joining the boat
• Comfortable with drift diving and completing a safety stop without a down line
• Questions about eligibility? Contact the shop before booking

Cancellation Policy

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required (72 hours during holiday periods). Cancellations inside this window forfeit the full trip cost, including your 20% deposit. If Key Dives cancels due to weather, you'll be fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.

Book your spot now to be part of one of the most impactful reef dive experiences in the Florida Keys — and one of REEF Fest 2026's featured conservation dives!