New to Diving - I want to certify/dive in Key Largo for a couple months

[justgohickey]

Heeeeeeeeeeeey scubaboard people!

My name is Sean and I'm completely new to diving. I heard that Key Largo, FL is the Dive Capital of the world and a great place to get your flippers wet (yeah a bad pun I know). I would love it if someone could direct me to people, dive shops, or communities down there.

I would love to spend a couple months down there to check off on a few certifications and get some quality dive time in. I'd love to check out some of the shipwrecks down there once I get the right certifications.

Anybody know if any situations where I could find a part time job down there while I work on the diving certifications? Anything is fine but I do have handyman/construction experience and a good set of tools.

Any help would be most appreciative. I can't wait to dive in!!!!!!

 

[ScubaBobCancun]

Check with Rainbow Reef. They are the biggest in the area and bigger than most other shops in the US. I think they are #1 or #2 annually in most PADI certifications.

 

[NYCNaiad]

Welcome to diving & Scubaboard.

You may want to check out these 3 forums:

• Help Wanted
• Seeking Employment
• Florida Diving