My fiancé and I booked online with Lost Reef Adventures for our first ocean dives. We were…read morecertified back in October in a fresh water quarry. The day we went, the waves were pretty choppy. I got in the water and panicked. Kelly, our guide, expertly made sure I got back to the boat. Spencer, our dive master, helped me up and reassured me the whole time. I got to spend the next couple hours hanging out with Spencer and robin (the captain), which honestly, was a great time. What I loved is how committed they were to safety, and also making me feel valid in my decision to abort the dives. My partner successfully completed two dives and had a fantastic experience with Kelly guiding him. If/when we're back in key west again for diving, we will definitely book with Lost Reef again!!

Lost Reef Adventures...the worst dive shop that I have encountered in 30 years of scuba diving…read more The negatives: The owner, Nick, was extremely unfriendly to the point of being hostile. He had a serious attitude problem and had no idea what the concept of "customer service" meant. He just stares at you, waiting for you to say something...it's really creepy. After telling us to show up at 7:00 for the morning dives, no one from the shop bothered to show up until 7:45. The crew was only okay. The dive master acted like this was an annoyance to be taking us out on a dive...like he just wanted to get this over and done with. He just swam around for 45 minutes until it was time to re-board. The boat pilot told us, "We're not leaving the dock until you get your gear ready." There was one guy (with a mullet and ear rings) that was pretty cool and very helpful. The equipment was fair, but had some issues. The first tank that I hooked up to only had 1200 psi, turns out that 1/4 of the tanks onboard had previously been used and not removed or refilled. The fact that they all had the rubber covers on the valve (indicating a fresh tank) made it very confusing as to which tank to use. My dive buddy's regulator was inoperable. The dives were fair at best. I guess Key West really isn't that great for sea life when compared to the USVI or Belize, buy the dive master didn't even bother to point out sea life. EVERY dive I've been on in 30 years had a dive master that took pride in his/her job and did their best to point out - things to see - during the dive. I told the travel office on the base at Sigsbee not to recommend them. There are vastly superior shops like Southpoint Divers and Captain's Corner that will give you a much more pleasant experience. I dove with Southpoint on all of my subsequent dives in Key West. The positives: The boat was great - lotsa space for everyone, safety equipment was plentiful, and the safety briefing was well done. As I mentioned before, one of the crew (lives in Roatan, Honduras and was visiting his daughter) was very helpful but unfortunately, he was the exception. The BCDs, masks, and fins were fine. There's not really anything else positive that came out of my experiences. Do yourself a favor and use one of the other dive shops in Key West.

We went diving with Captain Hook's Key West over Fourth of July weekend and had a great time doing…read moretwo reef dives! The dive shop was organized and the process through the morning went smoothly. For a 9AM boat time, we got to the ship just before 8AM. The waiver process, just like the process to register for the dives, was smooth and well rehearsed. Gear issue and transportation to the boat were seamless. All the folks in the shop, on the boat, and diving with us were so friendly, informative, and personable, and most importantly made us feel safe! Disclaimer: I'm a super novice diver so my only goals were to be safe, see some fish, and reinforce the basics of scuba. All three of these goals were achieved with the help of Captain Hooks! Once on the boat, we got all gear issued and did two 45-min reef dives. Wildlife was great, gear was great, and so was our dive master! Truly exactly what I was looking for. I would gladly sign up for more dives with this team!

We went diving in Big Pine and Marathon, 4 dives total. They were some of the best I've ever done…read more We saw sharks, barracuda, lobsters, giant groups, eagle rays, as well as abundant other colorful fish. The reef was vibrant and the water calm. What a great day. Our dive master Jennifer took care of everything. All we had to do was jump in and enjoy the view. I would definitely do it again.

These guys are the best! It was my husbands first dive and they were like,…read more"Hey show up for the class and if you hate it and don't feel comfortable in the pool, no obligation!" And they allowed me to tag along and snorkel. David the dive master was super patient and kind. My husband was super comfortable following him on the dive and he loved his time at the reef. We of course had that "one know it all guy" on our dive but the crew was so patient and kind with him. Thanks to David for being an awesome teacher, the captain and crew for helping me out so I could snorkel and be part of the adventure. Thank you Leslie for answering all of our annoying questions and encouraging us to go. Wish we had more days in Key West, we would have gone again!

Captains corner is my favorite dive center of key west! As a local, who lives here I dive with…read moreCaptain's corner about twice a month. so it's about time I write a review to help other tourists and people choosing a Dive shop in Key West. The entire crew from the front desk, to the deck, hands to the captain, are all amazing and make you feel safe. The crew here are seriously the BEST. even people that work here always dive with them on their day off that's how great these guys are! The boat is great, freshwater showers, and an upper deck seating area with great views. They even have a fresh water hose on board to rinse your gear off. Other Dive operations in Key West don't allow this. they want you to use their dunk tanks back on shore. Captains corner is also the most popular dive shop in Key West, which I like as a solo diver. It's easy to pair up with a buddy on board. This is important because in the Florida Keys most dive shops do not automatically give you a Dive guide in the water. You have to pay extra for a guide, so make sure you have a buddy! Also because they are more popular shop, they are less likely to cancel on you for having not enough people on board. Captains corner is more dependable with daily trips. My Favorite dive site is the Vandenberg shipwreck. It's an advanced dive 100 feet depth so they make sure only advanced divers with the proper experience can go for everyone's safety. If you aren't advanced, you can get your advanced certification through them, so you can do this Dive!

My 16yo son, Jake, & I participated in the beginner scuba course on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, & what…read morean incredible experience it was! We came in with absolutely zero scuba diving experience, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. We met our instructor, Tommy, at the Hilton Hotel pool, where he walked us through the basics, including hand signals & important safety information. His teaching style was clear, patient, & reassuring, which helped ease my nerves right from the start. Once we got suited up and into the water, Tommy made sure we were completely comfortable with each step before moving forward. He also took extra time afterward to answer all of our questions, which we really appreciated. Later, we met at the dive shop at 12:30 PM, headed down to the dock, & joined our captain, Drew. From there, the adventure truly began. It's honestly hard to put into words just how amazing the entire experience was. Everything was perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing. During our first dive, I had some difficulty clearing my ears, but Tommy stayed right by my side the entire time. He patiently guided me up & down the rope, allowing me to adjust at my own pace until I was comfortable. At one point, I started to feel anxious, as he had taught us, I signaled it, with a bit of panic beginning to set in. Tommy immediately recognized it, calmly reassured me, & helped me regain my confidence. Thanks to his steady guidance, I was able to relax & truly enjoy the rest of the dive. We completed two separate reef dives (each with a tank), & the underwater world was breathtaking. We saw a sea turtle, a stingray, a goliath grouper, lobster, trumpet fish, lionfish, and thousands of other beautiful fish. Tommy did a fantastic job pointing out marine life we would have otherwise missed. Scuba diving is something I've always wanted to try, & thanks to the passion & enthusiasm of both Tommy and Drew, my son & I are now completely hooked. We've already signed up for the open water online course & are excited to continue toward our certification. If you have the opportunity to take this excursion, don't hesitate, it's an unforgettable adventure. Thank you, Tommy & Drew, for making this such a meaningful & inspiring experience for both of us. You've truly sparked something special! Chris & Jake Mueller Oglesby, Illinois

Couldn't have been better! Hadn't dived in years so got recertfied before coming to the Keys. My 20…read moreyear son and I did a 2 tank reef dive with Dean as our guide. He was fantastic! We felt totally at ease and had a lot of fun. Couldn't wait to get back out so we signed up for a night dive with Southpoint but visibility was too poor for the dive to go out so we rescheduled for the Vandenberg wreck. Honestly, if we hadn't gone out with Dean already we wouldn't have done a 100 foot wreck dive. So glad we did! Never felt unsafe - Southpoint's focus on safety and preparedness was obvious - and we had an experience we'll never forget. Such an iconic dive, not to be missed. Hoping to get back to Key West in the not too distant future and, if we do, we're definitely going diving again with Southpoint.

Did my advanced open water certificate with Captains Corner and it was amazing! The Vandenberg was…read moreour first official wreck dive and it's just so cool. On the reef we saw so many sharks and beautiful colorful fish. Mike was our instructor and took such good care of us, was patient, and took the time to explain our plan for the day and answer all our questions. The whole team is so nice, and balances safety with fun. Special shout out to Jen who handled all our booking in advance, making it seamless day of our dives.

Amazing experience. Son and I did an intro to diving. A morning of pool instruction and then two…read moreopen water dives offshore. TONY made the entire process seamless, fun and incredibly informative. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Captain on the dive boat was incredible as well. Entertaining and nice

Kayla, Dennis and the captain did an excellent job at making sure we were safe and had tons of fun…read more Super kind and friendly and the prices were very fair Thx!

Great charter ship for actual SCUBA. Did not use them for the SNUBA, but based on the way they ran…read moretheir boat, I'm sure it is a great experience. We ended up using them based in a few recommendations to dive the Vandenberg on a Sunday morning in Key West. They weee very accommodating and the setup process was simple. Waivers were done digitally, so everything was set once we got to the boat. Parking and directions were simple, which says a lot in Key West. Once we boarded, they helped us every step of the way. The dive briefing was thorough, the captain did a great job, and our guide/DM Scott was very effective. We did a two tank dive, so the second dive was a shallow reef. Visibility wasn't great, but we made the most of it and had a fantastic second dive as well. I haven't dive with all of the operators down in KW, but I would have no problem recommending divers to SNUBA. Thanks for the great dive and team!

Simonton Street Beach (aka Simpson Street Pier area) is my top pick after hitting five Key West…read morespots it's the smallest public beach, but that makes it the best hidden gem. Tucked at the end of Simonton Street on the Gulf side, it's super convenient: steps from downtown, Duval Street, and the Historic Seaport, with calm, crystal-clear water perfect for swimming or jumping off the concrete pier into refreshing depths where fish swim right below. Locals love it (a friend showed me the ropes, and it's a frequent local fave), and no wonder stunning Gulf sunsets paint the sky orange-pink, soft sand, nearby beach bar for cheap drinks/snacks/chairs, plus restrooms and a boat ramp adding quirky charm. While other beaches can be rocky (water shoes needed), this one's smooth and effortless. Pure, low-key paradise that's close to town yet feels worlds away hands down the best little beach in Key West.

Secret beach tucked in between the Pier House and Hyatt Centric. Lagerheads Beach Bar is the host…read moreof this tiny gem. There is the beach bar which has a bathroom as well as lounge chair and umbrella rentals. There are also small chairs on the beach that are free to use when ordering from the bar. Watersports such as jet skis can be rented from this same area. There is a small pier which we saw people sitting on and jumping off of into the water.

Located next to Key West Garden Club, we parked near the garden and after visited the garden, we…read morewalked to the pier. Very clear water, we can see fish and even lobsters hiding between the ocean rocks. There were people fishing at the pier.

It's located at the south end of White Street, hence the reason it was called the White Street Pier…read morefor the longest time. Very different than most the piers many of us know that are located along the east and west coasts of Florida. It's not very high above the water. Like most of the keys the water around the pier is very shallow and has large boulders along the sides of the pier so a lot of fish get shelter and there is plenty to see. A lot of locals come here to fish and catch bait. During many special events in Key West, the pier is used such as 4TH of July, the city shoots the fireworks off the end of the pier; which is a huge area.

Went for a 6 hour charter with Captain Ralph and Rich today. Although the kids got seasick as we…read moreweren't fully prepared with prescribed motion sickness patches vs the ones we bought from Amazon (very important if you want a more enjoyable trip), we still had fun. They are very knowledgeable with what they do and they will fight for you until your boat docks. We literally had about 20 minutes left on our charter, and as many other charters were skunking for the day, I decided that it was just my luck and went into the cabin and get some shuteyes. A little after, I heard a yell outside and the wife and I ran out. Something caught onto the line, something big. You can see for yourself in the pictures. This made a great 42nd birthday and a bucket list with a personal best fish. Thank you again Captain Ralph and Rich for the phenomenal experience. For those reading this review, you can't ask for a better crew. Call them and book as spaces run out fast!

We had a wonderful time with Captain Ralph and Mark, his first mate. They took my husband and me…read moreout on a private charter to go diving and lobstering. Not only are these guys professional and experienced, but they're friendly and knowledgeable and willing to take you to their go-to places to locate lobsters in their hidey-holes. LOL! We caught 15 lobsters (7 of legal size -- we let the rest go) and had an amazing time. The dives were about 20-22 feet, but they were beautiful and there was a lot to see -- fish, coral, sea life. The boat was clean and comfortable from the bathroom to the small air conditioned kitchen area where you could seek respite from the heat. The large front desk was perfect for relaxing to and from our dive locations. Captain Ralph kindly explained the rules, regulations, etc. and we complied with everything he said. The crew were extremely capable with their dive knowledge and assisting us in getting geared up and getting our tanks refilled. They had their eye on us the whole time and we never felt unsafe at all. These guys are friendly, wonderful people offering a great service. They're flexible and amenable to whatever you're looking to do whether it be a regular dive, lobstering (in season, of course), going fishing, or staying on the boat as a B&B experience. We highly recommend YKnot as a great business, friendly people, and an all around excellent experience. Captain Ralph, you'll definitely see us again!!