If her vacation planning revolves around boat schedules and surface intervals, a generic ocean-themed mug won’t cut it. The best diving gifts solve specific problems: gear that accommodates a woman’s frame, managing longer hair in saltwater, staying warm during windy...
If the diver in your life spends his week counting down the hours until he can get back underwater, a generic “born to dive” coffee mug usually ends up in the donation bin. The best gifts for scuba divers address specific problems: cold surface intervals,...
If you’re weighing a winter getaway and have a wetsuit itching for saltwater, Florida Keys scuba diving in December deserves a look. Key West and Key Largo keep their charm when most U.S. diving destinations have packed up for the season. December draws divers looking...
If someone in your life gets excited at the thought of a new dive site, or if you’ve ever waited while they air-dried their gear in the living room, you know: scuba divers are a special breed. When it comes time for holiday shopping, generic gifts just won’t cut it....
Mini season in Marathon isn’t just about snagging spiny lobster limits. It’s 48 hours packed with reef dives at sunrise, family-friendly wildlife encounters by afternoon, and dockside eats at sunset. Whether you’re a first-timer wondering “what are the best things to...
Lobster Mini Season 2025 in Marathon drops on Wednesday–Thursday, July 30 & 31. Two days of frenzy pack a lot of lobster and a lot of people into 48 hours. The locals still call it a zoo! Why Overseas Highway Chokes Up Single road, double demand. All 113 miles of...
Get ready for the ultimate Lobster Mini Season tradition! The 2025 Krazy Bones Lobster Showdown returns to Captain Hook’s in Marathon on July 30–31 with two days of lobster hunting, weigh-ins, raffles, and live music. Whether you’re competing for the biggest bug...
Lobster Mini Season is one of the most anticipated times in the the Florida Keys. Every July, the Florida Keys light up with excitement as locals and visitors prepare for the two-day Lobster Mini Season. It’s a fast-paced hunt for spiny lobster before the...
Often celebrated as a top snorkeling spot and one of the best beginner diving sites in the Florida Keys, Sombrero Reef near Marathon offers a look at how great diving and snorkeling can be. As the largest reef formation in the Middle Keys [1] and a designated...
Updated: September 2025: Added local night-dive site notes, safety clarifications, and planning tips. The ocean feels like another world when you’re night night scuba diving. Coral polyps bloom, nocturnal predators prowl (don’t worry), and bioluminescent...
