Easy shore dive Key Largo? doesn't matter if there's nothing to see

[Manneca]

I'm taking my grandniece (13) to Key Largo and BHB next June. She was certified this past June. Is there a beach dive anywhere near Key Largo that we can do an informal check out dive? We'll have an instructor who isn't familiar with Key Largo with us. I don't want her on a boat first thing in case she needs more time. If worse comes to worse we might do BHB for a couple of days, go to Key Largo and then back to BHB, but logistically, I'd rather to to Key Largo first.

 

[Jonah Kowall]

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea offers great shore diving opportunities, particularly if you're headed to the BHB area. While boat dives are also a fantastic option and local operators are typically very accommodating, shore diving provides an accessible alternative. I was on a boat in west palm on Sunday with 2 discover scubas and an OW diver. The captain gave me my own drop on a different reef.

For those looking for a different experience, West Palm Beach boasts superior reef diving compared to Key Largo, with the exception of the USS Spiegel Grove wreck. The reefs in West Palm are renowned for their vibrant marine life and pristine conditions. Additionally, many dive sites in West Palm Beach, such as those in Riviera Beach, are conveniently located near the BHB area.

 

[gamon]

The lagoon at Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo. As you aren't expecting to see anything you won't be disappointed.