Ocean First Divers in Key Largo delivers expertly guided specialty diving courses designed to enhance skills and unlock new underwater realms. Whether it’s wreck diving or night diving, each course includes open water experience in Florida’s vibrant marine habitat.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 to multiple days depending on specialty
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health and able to swim confidently; moderate fitness recommended for handling multiple dives.
Wildlife
History
Key Largo’s reefs and wrecks reflect centuries of maritime commerce and Florida’s naval heritage.
Conservation
Ocean First promotes eco-friendly diving practices to protect coral reefs from damage and supports local marine conservation efforts.
Ocean First Divers
Ocean First Divers in Key Largo delivers expertly guided specialty diving courses designed to enhance skills and unlock new underwater realms. Whether it’s wreck diving or night diving, each course includes open water experience in Florida’s vibrant marine habitat.
Ocean First Divers is a dive operation based in Key Largo, Florida, offering a range of SCUBA and snorkeling experiences in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The business provides instructional courses, guided dives, and private charters that serve beginners through certified divers.
Offerings include a three-day Full Open Water SCUBA class with hands-on training and expert instructors, a one-day Try SCUBA experience and SCUBA Skills Update conducted in Jules Lagoon, an Open Water Referral class for completing SSI open water requirements, specialty programs to expand diver skills, and four-hour reef dive or snorkel charters exploring reefs and wrecks. Private charters are tailored to group preferences and include gear for divers and snorkelers, onboard refreshments, and sun protection.
Instructors and staff guide students through confined water skills, open water dives, and reef tours using local knowledge of Key Largo’s dive sites. Multiple experiences specify that equipment is provided and that charters visit two locations within the National Marine Sanctuary. The referral program supports divers who completed online or confined portions elsewhere, supplying boat charters and guided instruction to finish open water requirements. Ocean First Divers emphasizes safe, structured learning and personalized trips that let guests sample SCUBA before committing to certification.
Schedules include multi-day certification courses and single-day Try SCUBA options, making diving accessible for visitors with varying time frames. Booking is available for groups and individuals. locally operated.
Location
Key Largo, Florida
In the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Tours Offered
7 experiences
From certification to private charters
SSI Referral
Open water referral
Finish SSI open water requirements
Gear Provided
Equipment available
Try SCUBA, reef dives, and charters
Reserve a Try SCUBA, book a Full Open Water course, or plan a private charter — secure your spot to explore the Florida Keys reef today.
Check your certification level before booking
Many specialty courses require you to have a basic open water certification; verify prerequisites with Ocean First.
Bring your own dive gear if possible
Having familiar equipment boosts comfort and performance, especially for specialized courses.
Stay hydrated before and after dives
Diving dehydrates you more than expected; drinking water reduces fatigue and risk of decompression sickness.
Book courses well in advance during peak season
Ocean First’s courses fill up quickly in winter and spring; early reservations ensure spot availability.
Buy or rent a dive computer
A dive computer enhances safety by monitoring depth and ascent rate, critical during specialty dives.
Mask and snorkel
High-quality mask and snorkel improve underwater vision and breathing efficiency during surface intervals.
Fins
Well-fitted fins boost propulsion and energy conservation underwater.
Underwater camera
Ideal for photo & video specialty courses to capture vibrant reef and wreck scenes.