gcarter
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Hi everyone.
I am looking for advice for diving in Florida. I have the opportunity to be in Florida for a 1-3 weeks. I can stay free/cheap in Sarasota, but what I am gathering is there is not so much diving there. Any day trips nearby? Otherwise I am thinking about driving to the keys.
So I am asking for advice for locations worth going to in Florida. I am thinking about a drive to Key West for fun.
Seems like Rainbow Reef charters in Key Largo would be a good option.
My needs/wants: I am a proficient recreational diver. I am certified sidemount and AOW, nitrox, etc, etc. Basically most certifications below technical. I value good, cheap diving. So cheap hotel recommendations or package deals are great. I am thinking/looking for dive charters because it sounds like not so much shore diving in Florida, and in the past I have had difficult finding diving buddies.
Thanks everyone
Hey Brain, glad to see you are still with us!
My son and I did a 20 dive week with Rainbow reef last May, deeper wrecks and shallower reefs. Worth the drive for you. Tad warmer than Monterey
We did 1 drift dive in Jupiter with Jupiter Dive Center before heading to KL, saw my 1st ever shark(s), lots of turtles, but the weather did not cooperate to do what we wanted before heading south. Definitely the place for big stuff though I am told.