Founded in 2012, Sail Fish Scuba was born from a deep passion for the ocean and a commitment to providing safe, enjoyable, and customer-focused scuba diving experiences. Since the beginning, our mission has been to craft meaningful adventures, placing education, safety, and genuine connection—whether with our guests, the environment, or one another—at the heart of everything we do.
Everything we do is guided by our core values and a belief that diving is more than a sport—it’s a way to see the world differently, to build confidence, and to form lasting relationships both above and below the surface.
We know the value of what we offer, and we’re dedicated to delivering it with every dive!
Our mission is to provide every guest with a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience. Whether you're discovering scuba for the first time or advancing your skills, we’re not just here to hand out certifications—we’re here to create confident, capable, and environmentally-conscious divers. We take the time to teach it right, because we believe exceptional divers make safer oceans and better dive communities.
At Sail Fish Scuba, we help you develop the scuba diver mindset, fostering a deep respect for the ocean. We’re not just taking you on a dive; we’re guiding you as a visitor to the underwater world, helping you leave with a new perspective on the ocean—and the world around you.
At Sail Fish Scuba, every trip includes an experienced in-water Dive Guide—not as an add-on, but as a key part of making your dive smoother, safer, and more rewarding. Our guides are experienced professionals who dive with you, not just ahead of you. And we don’t charge extra for it—because personalized service, safety, and attention to detail shouldn’t be add-ons. We intentionally cap our groups at a 7:1 ratio (often fewer) so your guide can focus on what truly matters: you. Your comfort, your skill level, your pace, and helping you make the most of every dive—whether that’s finding hidden marine life, improving your buoyancy, or just giving you space to enjoy the reef.
Now, compare that to what many other shops call a “free dive guide.” In reality, that often means one guide at the front with 10+ or more divers behind them—an underwater traffic jam. These crowded "cattle boat" dives can feel rushed, impersonal, and overwhelming. If you fall behind, need to adjust your gear, or just want to pause and take it all in— you're competing with the needs of the others around you. This not only makes it harder for guests to hear or follow instructions, but it also increases the likelihood of unintentional contact—brushing against fins or bumping into others. Even more concerning, large groups are more likely to accidentally disturb or damage the reef. A single misplaced fin kick in a tight group can stir up sediment or harm fragile coral structures.
At Sail Fish Scuba, we limit our group sizes specifically to preserve the reef environment and ensure every diver enjoys a safe, personal, and respectful underwater experience.
With Sail Fish Scuba, your dive experience is time well spent. You’re not just a number—you’re a guest we take the time to know, support, and guide. We’re proud to offer a more relaxed, personalized, and eco-conscious dive experience, led by seasoned professionals who are there for you every step of the way!
At our dive shop, we do things a little differently — because we come from careers where listening, problem-solving, and putting people first were at the core of everything we did.
Michaela began her professional life as a registered nurse on a medical-surgical oncology floor, where compassion, precision, and human connection were part of every shift. Today, she brings that same thoughtful and supportive approach to running the dive shop. Whether you're gearing up for your first dive or returning for more, Michaela is here to make sure every step of your experience is smooth, safe, and genuinely enjoyable.
Tarek (or T as everybody calls him) grew up diving the Red Sea in Egypt, mentored by his father — a Navy SEAL team commander. His early love for the ocean never left, even during his years working in the corporate finance world. Eventually, the call of the sea grew stronger than the corporate grind, and he chose to turn his lifelong passion into a full-time way of life. With a wealth of diving knowledge and calm, confident leadership, Tarek brings depth (pun intended!) to every dive experience we offer.
Together, we swapped scrubs and board meetings for wetsuits and bubbles to pursue something that brings us alive every single day — sharing the underwater world with others and creating unforgettable, meaningful dive experiences.
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103100 Overseas Highway #33 Key Largo, FL 33037