Keys in October: is it a good idea?

[MrSpock]

I know what Conch Repulic is (Conch Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) but then, hmm:

Conch Republic usually as a bunch of people going out every day.

Not sure it is true that the *entire* island population is going diving every day...

 

[fisherkid]

it's a dive boat out of Tavernier.

Conch Republic Divers.

 

[MrSpock]

it's a dive boat out of Tavernier.
Conch Republic Divers.

Thanks! It's pretty close to the Ocean Pointe Suites (Key Largo Hotels: Ocean Pointe Suites Key Largo Florida Keys FL area hotel resort suites vacation condo rentals accommodations packages getaways) - where we are planning to stay.

 

[Jupiter31]

I know guys from Silent World. I'been diving with them couple years ago - great experience. Especially when we were the only boat left the harbor right after they lifted the storm warning and everybody else cancelled their dives..... We were the only boat moored at the Spiegel!

So, if there is a hurricane during my 2 weeks there, how many days I'll be grounded? Roughly, of course. I know it's impossible to predict, but on average...

Conch Republic (located in Taverner, at the very south end of Key Largo) is a very good choice - if you prefer smaller boats, a great option is "HMS Minnow" located behind the Holiday Inn in Key Largo.

October can be a great month, as we normally don't get the cold fronts that can really screw up diving - they may happen, but in Oct, don't get to south FL.

Basically if there is a hurricane that makes a hit anywhere close to the Keys, you are truly out of luck; its not a matter of "give it a few days and things are back to normal" - trust me, as a 30 year FL resident, you don't want to be here - so trip insurance is a good idea, even though the chance lessens of hurricanes during October - if we get through Sept safely, I am always relieved, however hurricane season lasts through November.

www.nhc.noaa.gov is a good site to monitor; national hurricane centers official forecast