Florida Keys Sunset Cruises, Sandbar Tours and Private Charters
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Boone Howard17 October 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very nice and professional team. Plenty of time given for snorkeling at some beautiful reefs. Curtis was a great captain and the whole crew was a fun timePosted on Google
Tracy Rodgers15 October 2026Great experience. Great dive team. Very safe and fun. All the team was very personable and knowledgeable.Posted on Google
Jeremiah Mason15 October 2026Cap'n Curtis and his crew were awesome! Very thorough with instructions so dont worry if you're a first timer. Very family and beginner friendly. Will do this again for sure!Posted on Google
Tamara Zelaya12 October 2026Captain Curtis runs a tight, fun vessel. Ms. Lisa was AWESOME in personally guiding my 12 year 9ld granddaughter through all aspects, and details, required to attain her Diving Certification. Two days on the boat was wonderful. The depth of combined expertise of the crew was top notch. I would recommend Captain Hooks to others coming to the area.Posted on Google
Eric Azebu11 October 2026I had the pleasure of both snorkeling and getting my Open Water dive certification through Captain Hook’s. Max Ebel was my scuba instructor and he was everything I could’ve hoped for in a teacher. He was a friendly guy, knew an incredible amount about diving, and was enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with me. Max excelled at explaining skills and techniques clearly and breaking them down into easy to understand steps. He had excellent situational awareness underwater and constantly checked in with me to make sure I was ok, had plenty of air in my tank, and to let me know when a piece of my gear had fallen out of place. He was a pro at spotting interesting marine life and above all else, Max made me feel safe and comfortable in the water. Assisting Max during the Open Water class was Jennifer. She too was a very friendly and knowledgeable diver. Jenn helped me review many of the underwater skills, and did an excellent job fulfilling the role of my dive partner during out-of-air drills, pre-dive equipment checks, and rescue drills. Working with her was a lot of fun and in case she reads this, I apologize for my inability to keep your face out of the water during the valve tow. Finally, I’d like to give a shout out to Captain Curtis. I had the privilege of riding on his boat three separate times. Curtis was a funny and friendly guy but definitely took his responsibilities as captain seriously. While I was resting on the boat in the middle of a dive, another captain steered their vessel over the area where our divers were. Curtis immediately sounded an air horn and called them out for creating unsafe conditions for the divers. I was happy to see that diver safety was a priority for Curtis and that he didn’t hesitate to act. I was impressed by the professionalism, competence, and friendliness demonstrated by everyone at Captain Hook’s. I had a great time diving with them and hope to return again in the future.Posted on Google
Casey Garcia8 October 2026Everyone was amazing and I highly recommend you go on the snorkeling tour!!!Posted on Google
Nathan Kempka7 October 2026Our family had an absolutely incredible experience with Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive Center in Big Pine Key! As first-time snorkelers, we weren’t quite sure what to expect, but choosing the upgraded snorkeling excursion was one of the best decisions we made. The extra cost was minimal and completely worth every penny. From the moment we arrived, the crew made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and excited for the adventure ahead. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to safety helped put all of our first-time nerves at ease. The snorkeling itself exceeded our expectations. We were amazed by the variety of marine life we encountered and loved seeing so many different species in their natural habitat. It was truly an unforgettable experience and one that created lasting memories for our family. A special shout-out goes to Ericka, our snorkeling guide. She was absolutely fantastic! Her enthusiasm, knowledge, patience, and friendly personality made the trip even more enjoyable. She took the time to make sure everyone felt comfortable in the water and helped us get the most out of our snorkeling experience. Ericka is a tremendous ambassador for Captain Hook’s, and we’re so grateful she was part of our first snorkeling adventure. If you're considering a snorkeling trip in the Florida Keys, we highly recommend Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive Center. Whether you're an experienced snorkeler or a complete beginner like we were, their outstanding crew and excellent service will make for a memorable day on the water. Thank you, Captain Hook’s and Ericka, for giving us an amazing first snorkeling experience.Posted on Google
Jackie Merideth4 October 2026Curtis and Ericka were kind, patient, and caring while I struggled to get in the boat after wearing myself out. Even while I proceeded to lose my breakfast after getting on the boat they allowed me to feel okay about it. They monitored all drivers and snorkelers to ensure we were all safe.Posted on Google
Carrie Wagner29 September 2026The crew was great even though conditions caused us to come back and miss the second dive. They gave us a 50% refund because of the early return. Great operation. Can’t control the weather. Thanks Captain John and crew.Posted on Google
David cuziwanna25 September 20265 star experience with the Captain and crew. Cant say enough good things. Clean well manged boat. My Son and I had a fantastic time snorkeling Looekey reef!! Ill be back!Posted on Google
ian magoon19 September 2026Great snorkeling on Looe Key with lots of fish and coral. Crew did a great job with a mix of snorkelers and divers. A++++++Posted on Google
Amber Evans19 September 2026Absolutely perfect snorkel experience with Captain Ian, dive masters Jen and Mark!! We saw sea turtles, sharks, so many fish and a spotted eagle ray!! Such a friendly crew!! Highly recommend the Looe Reef snorkel and dive trip!!Posted on Tripadvisor
Jason H20 August 2026Verified
Fantastic Trip We chartered Capt Hooks for 3 days of adventure this July. There were 5 of us on the boat. We had a fantastic trip diving the Vandy, and lobster diving! The crew was awesome (Billy, Malcom, Troy, and Hayden). They took great care of us making sure we had everything we needed. They were super accommodating with our requests with dive spots. We are already booked with them for next year! I would highly recommend them for your Florida Keys water adventure!!Posted on Tripadvisor
Grant B1 August 2026Fantastic day of diving and snorkeling Spent the whole day with Captain Hook and it was fantastic. We started off diving the Vandenberg in the morning. Both dives were just spectacular. The visibility just seemed to never end. The dive masters and crew were great. Then the afternoon I dove one of the reefs while my wife was able to snorkel above me. It was a very unique experience. It’s hard to find a dive shop that caters to non divers as well as divers and does such a great job. While I dove, one dive master stayed with the snorkelers to insure they had a great time as well. This is very rare. We appreciated all the effort the entire crew put forth to make this a fantastic day.Posted on Tripadvisor
MJJ30 July 2026Great experience. Great value. My son and I did the 2 tank dive. Our guide, Maddie, was very knowledgeable and very helpful. We got to see a nice grouper and a small shark. We learned a lot from the whole staff. They were very patient and informative.Posted on Trustindex
Jacob12 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex.
Great experience Great David was great Curtis was great Ian was great Leanne was greatPosted on Tripadvisor
Michael T19 June 2026Wonderful staff makes trip super Staff were excellent! Such support and willingness to help. The captain was excellent, the dad jokes were epic. I am a recent knee replacement patient and they went out of their way to make my stay comfortable and exciting. Even with divers and snookers together, they tended to both groups very, very well.Posted on Facebook
Geoff Timms12 June 2026recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Detailed, safety-focused instruction with patient instructors/dive guides. Pool preparation in the morning and two dives at Looe Key in the afternoon. Amazing first scuba experience for me with great people in a wonderful location! Shout out to Josh and Leigh Anne for their pool training and to Josh for guiding us on our dive. Really enjoyed hanging with you.Posted on Tripadvisor
Ellen M8 June 2026Dive Fantasy Hi!! Beautiful dives both yesterday and today on Looe Key, with Connor and today with Mark. Both great buddies!! Captain John was great also! Dove "Shark Alley". The reef was incredible with sharks, Goliath Grouper, stingrays schooling purple tangs and green morals and big parrot fish!!! Haven't been on Looe Key in years and was blown away!!Posted on Tripadvisor
Sunshine175296501418 June 2026Best of both worlds! Snorkel and sunset cruise in one. Captain Candace and Tanner aimed to please.Posted on Tripadvisor
Beverly Y5 June 2026Excellent Scuba Experience 🤿 I had my first ever Open Water Scuba Certification training at the Marathon location with Ian Rashid … I was very anxious and nervous, but after the pool training I felt really comfortable with all the training Ian gave us ! Then for my open water dives my anxiety got the better of me on the first dive .. so I went back to the boat to regroup and after talking with the boat crew … I did the 2nd dive and it was a huge success we also saw 2 Eagle Rays to make it even more amazing ! Ian was very understanding and took the time needed for me to feel comfortable and master all the skills I needed to get my certification ! All the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my location and transport me to the locations ( I live on a boat so transportation between dive sites Key West to Big Pine Key was a must for me ) I can’t thank all of the staff , boat crew , Ian my diving instructor & location staff enough for all of the support , training and how they went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience learning to scuba and feeling confident for my future dives ! I highly recommend them for scuba lessons as well as snorkeling excursions too ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Facebook
Shay Bennett Carter1 June 2026We had a wonderful experience with Captain Curtis and Divemaster Connor out of the Marathon location visiting the donut and coffin patch. Both were very professional and knowledgeable. Safety was top priority which made us feel so confident. We also went to the Big Pine location visiting Looe Key. It was also a gear experience with Divemaster Jenifer. Highly recommend for professionalism and safety.Posted on Tripadvisor
matt g31 May 2026Excellent outing with Captain Hook's I've been diving in many places and our four dives (two each) out of Big Pine and Marathon were perhaps the best ever. We saw multiple: nurse sharks, barracuda, eagle rays, lobsters, and a massive grouper as large as a linebacker. The dive before us saw a hammerhead. Darn! The reef is vibrant and filled with the other usual colorful fish ... there was a kaleidoscope of colors down there. Our dive master Jennifer was excellent, she took care of everything so that we only had to jump in and enjoy the view. Definitely add Captain Hook's to your Keys itinerary.Posted on Tripadvisor
Paul K2 May 2026Verified
Nice trip I have many dives with Captain Hooks over the years. Always nice. We did a day of snorkeling with Captain Hooks this trip. It was very pleasant and enjoyable. Great crew. No crowds. My only wish was that we would have gone to two different reef sites. We hit one spot and literally moved to the back of the same spot for our second experience. I understand fuel is very expensive now but still looked forward to seeing another spot.Posted on Tripadvisor
Gerben28 April 2026Great company and people to go snorkeling with We (wife , daughter 15yr and me) took a 3-4 hour trip snorkeling tour to Looe Key. In the shop we had friendly most useful tips and I was able to rent a mask with prescription ‘glasses’ (which is most recommendable) We went with people either diving or snorkeling. I believe everyone had a great time , the divers saw shark(s) and also some people snorkeling saw big mantas. We saw all colors and sizes of fish. I consider we were very well supported by the staff amongst which captain John , supported by Jen giving a great effort, sharing energy and enthusiasm to make this a great experience which it became I highly recommend captain Hook tours. Perhaps I add pictures later (are still on the gopro)Posted on Facebook
Alex Fafinski2 April 2026I have been diving all over the world for over 20 years and have seen good and downright scary operations. So when I decided to look for a place to do my teenage kids open water certification I was going to be really picky. When we planned our vacation to the Keys I decided to do my due diligence and check out the shops in the area. After talking to some local friends and checking out the reviews I decided to give Capt Hook’s a chance and I could not be happier with that decision. From the minute we showed up they had a safety first approach, taking time to make sure the kids fully understood the concepts from the e-Learning before they even got in the pool. The gear was modern, immaculate and organized with the same care I use with my gear which is pretty rare. Because my one daughter was 14 I had to accompany them to the pool and on the boat so I got to watch everything. Their instructor Max was incredibly professional, he was able to convey critical skills without scaring the kids and provided tons of positive feedback without patronizing them. When they made a mistake he provided thoughtful feedback without making them feel bad or demeaning them but making sure they got it right and understood the why. His experience, attention to detail and level of instruction were on par with military training but with a softer approach. Trusting someone take all of your kids to the bottom of the ocean was something I did not think I would be able to do, but by the end of the pool day Max had my full confidence and I stayed on the surface the two boat days. Each day the kids came home excited for the next day and bursting with pride in the skills they mastered. Their dive plan for their last day was better than anything I have planned in years and they really understood the how and why of the plan. In the end I could not be happier with my decision, I am 100% confident my kids have the skills they need and are probably better then several of the more experienced divers I have recently been on dives with. I usually leave constructive criticism in my reviews, but I honestly would not change a thing about the last three days of training. If you are on the fence about training or what shop to use, don’t look any further, Capt Hooks will do the job right and you will have a blast!Posted on Facebook
Tim Reid19 March 2026My wife and I became certified while visiting the Keys. Captain Hooks staff were professional and Informative. We had an amazing instructor, Leigh Anne Carter. We cant say enough about her ability to break things down and explain. My wife and I are both lifelong teachers and Leigh Anne is a natural. Thank you Leigh Anne, Frank, and all the staff at Captain Hooks.Posted on Facebook
Jolene Pioli3 March 2026The staff was awesome and super accommodating. Sat and chatted about where to fish and what to fish with. We can’t wait to be back to visit. Fish on 🎣Posted on Tripadvisor
Shatzi s23 January 2026go here! Just was certified at Captain Hooks. I was 100% impress and satisfied with every interaction with this place. David Hinkley was a great teacher. Very patient and personable. There is a reason they are rated number #1. The people they have. A bonus the locations and equipment. Why would you go anywhere else?Posted on Tripadvisor
SJ19 January 2026Perfect snorkeling experience from a great crew Great team leading us on our snorkel trip yesterday. Just loved the feel of it from the start. Captain Curtis was awesome, Ron was great and the new guy (Connor I think) was extremely helpful. Didn't find the greatest spot initially and quickly moved on because they wanted us to see stuff. Prioritized safety first and created a welcoming atmosphere for all levels of snorkelers. Gave us ample time to explore and were able to match up timing with the divers on the boat. Really impressive operation. No frills, but you don't need any. Price was best I found and I wasn't even searching based on price. Had plenty of wetsuits (and I recommended them in Jan.) Higher end snorkeling equipment than I have seen from other operators in the Caribbean. Just the right number of people on the trip, not crowded on the boat.Posted on Facebook
Monti Kist18 November 2025From the moment we stepped into Captain Hook’s, we knew we were in good hands. David H took three nervous beginners and turned us into confident divers. Between mastering our full-face masks and earning our Open Water certification, he kept us laughing, learning, and focused. His advice on diving gear was spot-on—no upselling, just honest insight. Captain Hook’s doesn’t feel like a dive center; it feels like joining a family.Posted on Facebook
Alexis Murdza3 August 2025Everyone at Captain Hook’s was wonderful and I had such an amazing experience scuba diving thanks to this crew. Captain Ron was FANTASTIC and so was my dive instructor Jared. Both ensured that I was comfortable with diving and were extremely compassionate. Thank you guys for an unforgettable experience!!!Posted on Facebook
Mike Holtkamp13 July 2025These guys are AWESOME!!! Did the Vandenberg, the Cayman and a reef dive with Capt. Hooks. They do everything right! Had a slight mishap at the Vandy (my fault 100% - I screwed up) on dive 1 and Bill, our DiveMaster handled it with calm, professionalism and concern for safety. When we got back on the boat, he offered encouragement, constructive advice and made sure I didn’t let my stupidity impact my love for the sport. Dive 2 was PERFECT and a freaking blast!! Cayman was awesome also! Saw some MASSIVE groupers, a couple big ugly eels, a couple sharks, barracuda, shrimp, lobster - all capped off by some dolphins and a hammerhead shark joining us on the ride back to the docks! 🦈🦞🦐🐠🐡🐟🐬 Can’t wait to come back! No one does it like Captain Hooks Key West!! 🤿🛥️Posted on Facebook
Marye Lois Sam McCroskey8 April 2025Just went on an amazing trip to Australia, dove the Yolonga, Coral Sea and the GBR thru Captain Capt. Hook's Dive Key West travel program. Everything was well choreographed by our very enthusiastic dive instructor, Max Ebel and Mike Ball Dive Expeditions was a superb dive outfit. We went to places seldom seen, did some challenging wreck dives and some relaxed reef dives. Enjoyed the group and getting to know divers from around the country (and some from across the street at home!) We also joined the pre-trip Eco-Tour of Dainbridge Rainforest, the Waterfall Route and Cape Trib. Congratulations to Capt. Hook's Marina & Dive Center on their travel program (this was my second trip and my husband's 3rd trip with them). Cannot recommend highly enough!!Posted on Facebook
Sharon Patterson20 March 2025We had a great time snorkeling! The Captain loves his job and is passionate about preserving the coral reefs and sea life. The crew was so helpful and concerned for our safety. Can’t wait to go again next year!!Posted on Facebook
Bill Peklay12 March 2025Capt Ron are friendly, funny and very helpful . My instructor Lisa Scannell was awesome, she was very helpful and informative plus patient. The whole experience was greatPosted on Facebook
Edwin Peterson8 March 2025Great crew!! They made our first dive in Key West one we will remember. Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and professional. We will definitely be diving with them again. Thank you for an awesome experience!!Load moreVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Experience the Florida Keys on a Unique Sunset Cruise
We are arranging several special themed cruises throughout the year. Be sure to visit our website often so you get the opportunity to participate in these fun events. As for our sunset cruises, we launch from all 3 of our store locations in Marathon, Big Pine and Key West, departure times vary depending on the time of year. Any private tour can be tailored to your wishes. You will work with our tour director to get exactly what you want. We have a total capacity of 129 passengers with three boats with a maximum capacity of 49 passengers on our largest vessel. Click the button below to learn more about our specialty tours.