Our Dive Shop in Big Pine FL

Why Our Customers Love Our Dive Shop in Big Pine Key FL

Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center earned another Certificate of Excellence in 2024 for our Florida Keys services. We work hard to provide the highest level of service possible, and we owe a great deal of thanks to our customers who make everything possible for us. As one of the best dive shops in Big Pine, we’re proud to offer scuba diving & snorkeling trips twice per day and a variety of other services.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tommy Blank 
 
12 November 2026
 
 
  
Curtis, Libby, Leanne, and one other crew member all did a wonderful job and made the experience well worth it! Curtis knows what he’s talking about!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Amy S 
 
10 November 2026
 
 
  
Such a great diving experience, the crew was friendly, fun, and took great care of me on my first dive in years. Special thanks to dive master Madison who did a scuba refresher course with me and is an amazing instructor. Looe Key is gorgeous with tons of fish and marine life
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Laura Murphy 
 
9 November 2026
 
 
  
Curtis was fantastic as our captain.  The crew was wonderful and made the whole experience magical.  I loved the snorkeling it was the best!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Scott Wagner 
 
8 November 2026
 
 
  
We had an outstanding experience diving with Captain Hook’s in Key West! From the moment we arrived, the operation was efficient, organized, and professional. Check-in was quick but thorough, our rental equipment was properly fitted, and they even offered transportation to the marina.

Our crew was fantastic. Captain Billy is clearly a seasoned captain who takes his responsibilities seriously. His thorough vessel safety briefing immediately inspired confidence that we were in capable hands. Leanne, our divemaster, was equally impressive—organized, confident, and extremely knowledgeable about the dive sites. Sam, our first mate and also a divemaster, had a great, easygoing personality while remaining attentive to each diver’s individual needs, particularly when getting in and out of the water.

We dove The Cut and Haystacks in calm water with good visibility. The coral formations were absolutely beautiful, and swimming through the fingers and natural passages of the reefs was a highlight. Leanne clearly knew her way around these sites and made sure we had a great experience at both locations.

The attention to detail throughout the trip was exceptional. The crew assembled and broke down our equipment, provided additional buddy checks when needed, and even had our shoes ready when we came back aboard. Everything was handled with a level of care that allowed us to simply relax and enjoy the diving.

If you’re looking for a professional, safety-conscious, and genuinely enjoyable dive operation in Key West, I highly recommend Captain Hook’s. We’d absolutely dive with Billy, Leanne, and Sam again!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Boone Howard 
 
17 October 2026
 
 
  
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 time
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tracy Rodgers 
 
15 October 2026
 
 
  
Great experience. Great dive team. Very safe and fun. All the team was very personable and knowledgeable.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jeremiah Mason 
 
15 October 2026
 
 
  
Cap'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!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tamara Zelaya 
 
12 October 2026
 
 
  
Captain 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.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Eric Azebu 
 
11 October 2026
 
 
  
I 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.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Casey Garcia 
 
8 October 2026
 
 
  
Everyone was amazing and I highly recommend you go on the snorkeling tour!!!