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My fiancee and I are planning our honeymoon for Key Largo in mid-July. We'd like to do some diving while there (I've been certiified for about 10 years, she just go certified this year).  I haven't been to the Keys in about 10 years and have a couple of questions... First, is it necessary to make diving arrangements before we get there?  Or will it be possible to check out a couple of operators when we get there and make arrangements then? Also, does anyone have any comments (positive or negative) on the following shops: Silent World Paradise Charters Ocean Divers Thanks, Jason

Hi Jason, I dive with Island Ventures in Key Largo. I've been out with most of the shops in Key Largo and Tavernier (I'm a dive instructor who used to live and work in the Keys and now - living near Tampa - I bring my students there for check-out dives). Brian Berry is the owner of Island Ventures, and he runs a good little operation. No big dive shop, but he's got two boats, so whether you want to go do the deep wrecks or shallow reefs, he can get you to the good spots. His boats aren't so crowded that you are waiting for 20 people to get off the boat so you can put on your gear. You can give him a call at 305-522-7374. If you want specific dives (like the Speigel Grove or the Duane - which I would both highly recommend for advanced divers) make sure you call and reserve it, otherwise it's usually a majority rules on the boat and they may go someplace else. Your fiance may want to consider getting her Advanced rating down there... it only takes 2 days (5 dives). As for being crowded, summer is not 'high season' down there, but it's definitely the season for Floridians to go diving, so it's worth making a few calls ahead of time. Generally you can set up one or two days of diving, and then book the rest while you're there. Hope that helps. If you want more info, I'd be glad to answer your e-mail. Diver Doris www.DivingWithDoris.com - Ukryj cytowany tekst -- Pokaż cytowany tekst -

 Or will it be possible to check out a couple of operators when we get there and make arrangements then? I used Aquanuts, diving and accommodation, mile marker 104.....i think. Nice boats, cheap and friendly..... Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK Take out the goes diving bit.... Trip photos on line at www.morg.co.uk