Night Scuba Diving in the Florida Keys: Top Tips to Prepare

Apr 10, 2025 | Diving

The ocean feels like another world when you’re night night scuba diving. Coral polyps bloom, nocturnal predators prowl (don’t worry), and bioluminescent plankton light up the water like tiny stars. Scuba diving during the day shows you one side of the reef....

The Divers and Snorkelers Guide to Coffins Patch in Marathon FL

Apr 3, 2025 | Diving, Dive Sites, Snorkeling

Coffins Patch reef is a shallow coral reef system in the Middle Florida Keys, located about 4 miles off Marathon near Key Colony Beach. It’s part of a protected Sanctuary Preservation Area known for some of the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The reef’s eerie...

How to Prepare for Your First Scuba Dive

Feb 27, 2025 | Diving

The Florida Keys hold more than just beaches and sunsets. Beneath the surface, a vibrant world of coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish and much more awaits for you. Scuba diving unlocks that world, even for first-timers. This post will discuss how to prepare for...

Scuba Diving vs Snorkeling: Which One is Right for You?

Feb 19, 2025 | Diving, Snorkeling

A trip to the ocean brings an important debate—scuba diving vs snorkeling. Both offer incredible views of marine life, but they feel completely different. Snorkeling keeps things simple, letting you float on the surface and watch the underwater world. Scuba diving...

Cressi Maui Fins Review for 2025: Are They Worth It?

Jan 29, 2025 | Product Reviews

Welcome to our Cressi Maui Fins review. The Cressi Maui Fins are causing a stir in the snorkeling and diving world. They’re built for everyone—weekend snorkelers, hardcore divers and anyone in between. Lightweight. Flexible. Easy to adjust. These fins promise a mix of...

Best Snorkeling in the Florida Keys: Top Spots, Beaches and Tips

Dec 28, 2024 | Snorkeling

The Keys practically shout your name if you love snorkeling and finding the best places to snorkel in the Florida Keys doesn’t need to be hard. Picture hot sunshine pouring over ocean swells, water glowing a bright shade of turquoise, and fish zipping around reefs so...

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...