Deep Sea Scuba - Florida Keys
When we’re heading down to the Florida Keys, particularly if we’re looking to get serious about our skills, Deep Sea Scuba is always on our radar. The team there are PADI 5-Star IDC specialists, which really means they live and breathe dive education. They’re excellent for anyone looking to go pro, or just significantly up their game, with a comprehensive range of courses from beginner to instructor level. Our favourite thing about Deep Sea Scuba is their no-nonsense approach to diving. You’re not just a number on a boat; they take the time to chat about what you want to achieve, whether it’s nailing buoyancy or getting comfortable with deep dives. We’ve found their instructors incredibly patient, always ready with practical tips that actually stick, not just textbook recitations. On one trip, the current picked up unexpectedly on a wreck dive, and their divemaster was right there, calm and reassuring, guiding us through it without any drama. They really shine when it comes to refining skills in real-world conditions. If you're serious about your diving education in the Keys, these are your people.
- Location
- Florida Keys, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 24.908520, -80.650760
- Phone
- +1 305-664-4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.DeepSeaScubaFL.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:25715]
- Address
- 80460 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036, United States
Diving Capabilities - Deep Sea Scuba
- Snorkelling
- Night Diving
Dive Sites Near Deep Sea Scuba
Deep Sea Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in Florida Keys.
- 1 Girón
- 9-foot Stake (reef)
- Ajax Reef (reef)
- Alexander Springs
- Alligator Reef (reef)
- Anglin Pier Ledge - 10m (reef)
- Anglin’s Pier Reef - 5-15m (reef)
- Aquarium - 10m
- Ball and Chain - 11m
- Banana Patch Reef - 10m (reef)
- Barracuda Dive Centre
- Beach House - 19m
- Blue Grotto Spring (cave)
- Boynton Comb Reef (reef)
- Boynton Ledges - 21m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Florida Keys
Best Time to Dive in Florida Keys
The warmest water temperatures in Florida Keys occur in July, averaging 31.5°C (up to 34.8°C). The coolest conditions are in January at 19.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 19.3°C (air: 18.5°C)
- February: 20.5°C (air: 21.6°C)
- March: 23.1°C (air: 22.4°C)
- April: 25.5°C (air: 24.3°C)
- May: 27.8°C (air: 25.9°C)
- June: 30.2°C (air: 27.5°C)
- July: 31.5°C (air: 28.3°C)
- August: 31.5°C (air: 28.3°C)
- September: 30.2°C (air: 27.3°C)
- October: 27.3°C (air: 26.0°C)
- November: 24.1°C (air: 22.3°C)
- December: 20.9°C (air: 19.8°C)
Marine Life in Florida Keys
Home to 91 recorded species including 69 reef fish, 6 sharks & rays, 3 other, 3 hard corals, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 sea urchins.
Notable Marine Life
- Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) - Sharks & Rays
- Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) - Sharks & Rays
- Cowfish (Rhinoptera bonasus) - Sharks & Rays
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blacknose shark (Carcharhinus acronotus) - Sharks & Rays
- Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) - Sharks & Rays
- Prodigal Son (Rachycentron canadum) - Reef Fish
- Eastern Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) - Reef Fish
- Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna) - Reef Fish
- Least Killifish (Heterandria formosa) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Florida Keys
Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 1 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories