Key Largo - dive shops and places to stay?

[opie]

If you have any specific questions about the Florida Keys guide I will be more than happy to answer them for you. As stated above the best diving is in Key Largo in the Marine Sanctuary.
Lots of dive shops here to choose from. Lots of places to eat a few I would not recommend.
Becky

I would like to hear of the places NOT to eat

 

[jdbmga]

I would like to hear of the places NOT to eat

I would like to know where not to eat as well. We are headed to KL in July.

 

[mselenaous]

Check out this recent thread on eating in KL. Lots of places discussed (most good, a few not so).
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/267812-dining-key-largo.html

 

[ericjespersen]

Thanks to everyone!
I think I have lots of info to plan from!

 

[robandliza]

I stayed at the Marriott a couple of years ago and "it's a dive" are "on-site". I really enjoyed my dives with them and you get a discount, if you book 3 or 5 trip deals ,to stay at the Marriott ( almost half price if I remember)
Dived with Brent at Blue Water Divers last year and was very impressed with their professionalism. Stayed at Kawama Yacht Club which was good but not as nice as Ocean Pointe Suites according to my parents

 

[Michael31]

Anyone have any information about BlueWater Divers in Key Largo?

 

[kidsdream]

At one time they were a top choice, but after a change of career objectives by the captain, they do not seem to be operating on a regular basis at this point.

Anyone have any information about BlueWater Divers in Key Largo?

 

[Speargirl]

Brent sold his boat to a very nice couple who are going to make a go of it. I have yet to go out on there boat since they have taken over but they seem to want to run it the same way Brent did. Good for them. I wish them all the best and good fortune in the years to come.

 

[robandliza]

Hi Speargirl

What is Brent up to now?....I dived with him last year and he was top notch

I was wondering why Blue water Divers and Brent never got a mention anymore when people were asking for op recommendations and I guess now I know

 

[MSPDiver]

I have made an anuual trip to the keys for the last 4 years. I like Rainbow reef. They put a free dive guide in the water. If you like a guide go with them, If you don;t like a guide you do not have to stay with them. I have stayed at Holiday Inn and the Ramada. I am trying the suites at Key Largo this year. Ramada is the cheapest. The dive sites in Key Largo and Islamorada are all special. Rainbowreef.us gives a good look at all the sites they visit. For places to eat I recommend Hobo's cafe, Chilie Willies, and Wahoos for seafood. Conch Republic also has a great shop but no guide. I like the guide for the simple fact of I photograph and want to concentrate on that, not finding the boat. good luck.