Trimix2dive,
How were the Key's? I'd like to take my son and not sure where to go. Are there some shallow ship wrecks or nice coral for pix's? Any suggetsions on specific dive sites and dive operators? When is the best time of the year to travel?
The Upper Keys is a great place for beginner divers. Most of the wrecks are too deep for beginners but there are a lot of outstanding shallow reefs.
The Florida Keys Dive Center is a great operation. They used to run a lot of dive charters for BSA's Florida Sea Base just down the road. So they are used to working with youth. Just call Jason, the shop manager, he'll certainly work with you to ensure that you get to appropriate dive sites.
Don't plan on travelling in late Aug/Early Sept. Our scout group got booted out last weekend due to Tropical Storm Fay :mad1: