Best Places to Dive in the Florida Keys

Dec 17, 2024 | Diving

If you’re looking for the best places to dive in the Florida Keys, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re a scuba diver—or even just thinking about giving it a try—there’s no better destination in the United States than the Florida Keys. This tropical stretch of...

Why Are Lionfish Invasive?

Jul 11, 2024 | Diving, Fishing, Food

The beautiful Florida Keys are facing a significant threat from an invasive species: the lionfish. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, these venomous fish have been introduced to the Atlantic Ocean, wreaking havoc on local marine ecosystems. This post will discuss...

Transform Your Military Skills into a Thriving Dive Career with Capt. Hook’s

Jul 11, 2024 | Diving

As you approach retirement or separation from active duty, imagine launching your next career in the thriving dive industry. Through the DOD SkillBridge program, Capt. Hook’s, in partnership with the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), offers a...

Lobster Mini Season 2024

Jul 17, 2023 | Diving, Holidays

Lobster Mini Season is one of the most anticipated times in the the Florida Keys. This blog will explain everything you need to know from planning your day to day activities, to events and more. Most of our experienced customers tackle Lobster Mini Season Week this...

Get Ready for Egypt and the Red Sea!

Nov 28, 2021 | Dive Travel, Diving

Captain Hook’s Dive Travel Program has added Egypt. Enjoy the journey of a lifetime as we explore the ruins of ancient Egypt, from the Great Pyramids to the Valley of the kings, and to top it off, we’ll spend 7 nights on a luxury diving vessel exploring the wonders of...

Capt. Hook’s Starts Its Dive Travel Program Off with a Cozumel Getaway!

Nov 24, 2021 | Dive Travel, Diving

Captain Hook’s has been in business for over 40 years. From creating new divers, breathtaking charters, and teaching the military, our passion is to share the beauty and wonder of the Florida Keys. Now, we are expanding our world to show you the world! Come along with...

Capt. Hook’s Dive Gear Recognized as “One of the Best”

Mar 11, 2021 | Diving

Capt. Hook’s Dive Key West has been ranked as number two in all of United States and Canada in Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards in the area of Quality of Gear. Our dive retail gear across all three locations covers professional brands like Scuba...

The Florida Keys is #2 in all of the United States and Canada for Big Animal Diving…2021 Reader’s Choice Awards Scuba Diving Magazine

Dec 28, 2020 | Diving

Eagle rays and sting rays, reef sharks and nurse sharks, sea turtles and pelagic species that frequent the wrecks, dolphins and even manatees are all a reasons the Keys have ranked Number Two for Big Animal encounters, according to the 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards of...

Travel & Leisure says Florida’s Middle Keys a 50 Best for 2021!

Dec 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

Travel and Leisure has just told everyone that the Middle Keys is one of the Best 50 Places to Travel in 2021 and they even mentioned us! If you get a chance to read the article look for #14. We’ll leave the light on for you! Here is what they are saying about...

Florida and the Florida Keys Win Top Honors in the Reader’s Choice Awards

Dec 16, 2020 | Diving

According to the 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards of Scuba Diving Magazine, Florida and the Florida Keys rank as the Best Overall for diving in the United States and Canada. Our dive rates in the Keys are very competitive. We are accessible from anywhere in the world,...