Scuba Training and Guided Boat Dives in Key Largo

Scuba Diving in Key Largo with The Dive Institute

The Dive Institute in Key Largo, Florida, offers a full lineup of PADI® courses, specialty dives, and guided boat dives tailored to recreational divers and certification candidates. Whether searching for a Discover SCUBA Diving introduction or completing the Advanced Open Water Course, The Dive Institute provides structured training, hands-on practice, and local dive site access.

Core PADI® Courses

• Discover SCUBA Diving — introductory experience that completes half of the Open Water Diver requirements and credits future dives. Ideal for first-time divers who want to breathe underwater and practice essential skills.
• Open Water Course — foundational PADI® entry-level certification (course structure includes classroom/eLearning plus confined and open-water sessions).
• Adventure / Advanced Open Water Course — five training dives including Deep and Navigation as core dives; includes three specialties of choice and typically completes in 2–3 days.
• Rescue Diver Course — practical rescue skills training aligned with PADI® Rescue Diver requirements to build confidence and emergency response capability.

Specialty Courses & Packages

The Dive Institute lists specialty formats from single-dive specialties to multi-dive specialty packages (one, two, three, and four dive specialty courses). Common specialty topics include:

• Deep Diving
• Underwater Navigation
• Night Diving
• Photography
• Fish Identification
• Coral Reef Conservation

Many specialty programs use a hybrid model of eLearning plus in-person instruction, optimizing classroom time and maximizing water skill practice.

Boat Dives & Nitrox

Guided boat dives operate with flexible site selection based on weather and conditions. Boat trips can be arranged for individuals or groups up to 25 divers. EAN/Nitrox cylinders are available to support longer bottom times and deeper exploratory dives when appropriate.

Safety, Refreshers & Emergency Training

• ReActivate/Refresher: Combines online review with in-water practice to renew diver confidence and skills; divers receive Re-Activated documentation upon completion.
• EFR Courses: Emergency First Response offerings include AED, CPR (all levels), 1st Aid, and Emergency O2 Provider training. These courses integrate online study with hands-on practice and support progression to Rescue Diver certification.

What to Expect & Booking

Booking typically includes a review of prerequisites, required eLearning where applicable, and scheduling of classroom and in-water sessions. For boat dives, site choice depends on weather and dive conditions; group sizes and Nitrox availability should be confirmed at booking.

Keywords & Search Phrases

To find courses and dives offered by The Dive Institute, search terms such as "scuba diving Key Largo," "PADI courses Key Largo," "boat dives Key Largo," "Advanced Open Water Key Largo," "Discover SCUBA Key Largo," "Rescue Diver Key Largo," and "Nitrox Key Largo" will return relevant program options and course descriptions.

The Dive Institute emphasizes structured PADI® training, specialty exploration, guided boat access, Nitrox support, and refresher pathways for divers returning to the water.