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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Updates

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!

How to Clean Your New Mask!

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...

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

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

10th Anniversary: Vandenberg Sinking

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!

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...
Are You Really Ready To Go Diving?

Are You Really Ready To Go Diving?

There are a couple sayings among the divers, “Plan the dive and dive the plan” and “Think through the dive”.Many divers are learning that it is essential to develop a good dive plan to make sure everything goes smoothly the day of the dive. You, also don’t need to be...
FREE Diving & Snorkeling Day For Our Veterans

FREE Diving & Snorkeling Day For Our Veterans

Capt. Hook’s is owned by a family that considers themselves very fortunate to have the parents that we had, that loved us and sacrificed plenty to make sure we succeeded. Oh, we let them down on occasion, and we were stupid at times, but they were always there for us....