Updated May 22, 2026 with updated dive sites, beginner resources and certification requirements If you’re looking for the best places to dive in the Florida Keys, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a scuba diver or even just thinking about giving it a try,...
The beautiful Florida Keys are facing a significant threat from an invasive species: the lionfish. A lionfish is a striking, venomous reef fish native to the Indo-Pacific, easily recognized by its bold red-and-white stripes and fan of spiny fins. Since being...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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,...
Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards once again ranked the Florida Keys the best overall dive and snorkel destination in all of the United States and Canada. And right here in the Middle and Lower Keys, Captain Hook’s brought home 21 Reader’s Choice...
We offer snorkeling, diving, sunset cruises, fishing charters and much more throughout the Keys. Browse all of our services here and book your trip today.
