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,...

Reader’s Choice Awards Gives Florida Keys “Best Snorkeling” Ranking in all of the US and Canada!

Dec 15, 2020 | Diving

This year’s Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards has named the Florida Keys as the Number 1 location to snorkel in all of the United States and Canada! Captain Hook’s has had the pleasure of showing off our near-shore Atlantic Ocean to many...

COVID-19 Updates

Jun 1, 2020 | covid19

UPDATED March 4, 2021 Just keeping you informed of the changes at our Capt. Hook’s locations. We have changed the self-imposed COVID-19 capacity limits to increase the number of passengers we can take on our boats. We have not opened them up to full capacity...

How to Clean Your New Mask!

Apr 19, 2020 | Diving

You have bit the bullet.. You have purchased a really nice mask that will last you a really long time (if you take care of it!!), be comfortable, doesn’t leak and the color (bright yellow) is fabulous!! AND it will not stop fogging up!! You are completely miserable...

Capt. Hook’s & MOTE Marine Laboratories Team Up for a Coral Revival Program

Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

It has been just a short time since Mote Marine Laboratories and Capt. Hook’s has signed a memorandum of understanding in which both organizations have committed themselves to work together on a Coral Revival program. “We have already conducted a trial course that...

Our Rock It! Program: Sharp Eyes Get You Discounts!

May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized

Our Rock It! Program is coming to all three of our locations in Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key West! You might ask, what the heck is a Rock It! Program?? It is our discount program that comes a little fun. If you are inclined to look for a decorated rock that we...

10th Anniversary: Vandenberg Sinking

May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized

Vandenberg: A Great Wreck & an Even Better Artificial Reef Yes, it has been 10 years since the sinking of the USNS Vandenberg. I can remember being a part of a small family business dive shop in Marathon, thinking, Oh Boy, there goes our business. Fortunately,...

Lobster Showdown Tournament: A Must!

May 14, 2019 | Tournaments

Are You A Bug Hunter? Over the years, Capt. Hook’s Marathon has planned for the crowds, adjusted our staff, tweaked our product lines and prepared ourselves for a lot of activity for the Florida’s Lobster Mini-Season. It is always on the last Wednesday...