About Key Dives
Key Dives is a boutique scuba and snorkel operator at mile marker 86 in Islamorada, known for running some of the most personal dive trips in the Florida Keys. Instead of packing big boats, the shop deliberately limits group sizes and pairs every charter with valet-style service — crew members set up gear, swap tanks, and help divers in and out of the water so guests can focus on diving.
Daily trips visit the signature sites of the Upper Keys: the fish-thick coral gardens around Alligator Reef Lighthouse, drift dives along the reef line, and deeper wreck trips for advanced divers. Snorkelers can join dedicated reef outings in shallow, clear water, and the instruction program covers everything from first-breath intro dives to open-water certification and continuing-education courses taught at an unhurried pace.
The small-group philosophy is what regulars rave about. Sites are chosen by conditions rather than a fixed script, crews learn guests' names and comfort levels, and new divers get genuine attention rather than a cattle-boat experience. For travelers who want the reef with a personal touch — and buddies who will remember them on the next visit — Key Dives is Islamorada's standout boutique operation.
