At Sail Fish Scuba, our Key Largo scuba diving team includes highly experienced PADI Instructors and PADI Divemasters dedicated to delivering exceptional dive training and experiences. As a proud PADI 5-Star Dive Center, we provide some of the best scuba diving instruction in Key Largo, Florida, with a strong focus on safety, personalized attention, and fun. Our extensive local experience ensures you receive top-quality training from professionals who know these waters inside and out. We specialize in small-group PADI scuba courses to give each student the attention they deserve. That’s why we keep our PADI course instructor-to-student ratios at a maximum of 4:1.
All in-person scuba training fees listed below are paid directly to our Key Largo dive center - transparent pricing with no hidden fees. The PADI eLearning fees are paid separately through the official PADI website. Please note that ocean dives depend on weather and individual readiness. A sheltered lagoon is available as an alternative.
In addition to English, our expert team at Sail Fish Scuba speaks Arabic, French, and German to make your scuba training seamless and enjoyable!
Our small-group PADI dive training in Key Largo provides personalized instruction with experienced PADI-certified scuba instructors. You'll explore shallow coral reefs, build confidence underwater, and enjoy learning in one of the most scenic diving locations in the world. No prior experience is needed to enroll in a beginner PADI course. These experiences are designed to be completed within one to three days, perfect for families vacationing in Key Largo, and individuals curious about getting their feet wet (pun intended!) with scuba.
Dive into underwater adventure - all without the need to commit to full certification just yet. Start your day with an introduction to scuba diving in the classroom, followed by hands-on practice in the pool with all the gear you’ll need. After the pool, join your instructor for a boat ride out to two beautiful dive sites at shallow depths of 25 feet or less.
Enroll in this 1-day class and go home with a lifetime certification. This course requires you to complete PADI e-learning material in advance of your class. Day of, your instructor will get you set up with gear, then lead you through skill development and dive training in a confined lagoon. In the afternoon, you'll head out for for two shallow ocean dives.
Become a fully certified PADI Open Water Diver in just two days with one of our expert PADI Instructors. This course requires you to complete PADI e-learning material in advance of your class. Day one is devoted to confined skill training, developing dive flex skills, and 2 ocean lagoon practice dives. On Day two, your instructor will take you into open waters to enjoy 2 dives on Key Largo's living coral reef.
If you already completed their PADI scuba course knowledge and confined water training with a different dive shop in the past 12 months and want to finish up your certification scuba diving on Key Largo's living coral reef, this is for you! You arrive with bathing suit and towel; we include the rest. Over two half-days, our expert instructors will lead you through four exciting ocean dives on Key Largo's Molasses Reef.
Haven't been diving in over 24 months? This refresher course helps divers renew their certifications, refresh their scuba skills, and build their confidence before heading out into open water. In the morning, you'll do a quick classroom review before heading to a pool or ocean lagoon for a confined skill tune-up session. In the afternoon, we'll take you out on 2 boat dives so you can explore Key Largo's vibrant reefs or wrecks. this package includes rental equipment.
Whether you're looking to improve your navigation or gain essential emergency response skills, our PADI Specialty Certification Courses are led by experienced, professional instructors in small, personalized groups. It’s the perfect way to enhance your diving while exploring the world-class reefs and wrecks of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
The PADI Open Water Certification is a pre-requisite for all of the following courses.
You only need half a day in Key Largo to level-up your scuba diving skills with a PADI Specialty certification. Over the course of a morning or an afternoon, you'll work with one of our instructors to complete PADI e-learning modules and apply the skills you've learned.
Half-day specialties are outlines below. Please be sure to note what specialty you're interested in when you book.
Many PADI Specializations require a full day to complete. Spend the morning in the classroom learning skills with our certified PADI instructors, then head out in the afternoon to complete the in-water training dives.
Full-day specialties are outlines below. Please be sure to note what specialty you're interested in when you book.
For the more technical PADI Specialty Certifications, two days and up to four dives are required to complete the course. These classes are a chance to build your skills, gain invaluable experience, and explore breathtaking reef and wreck dives in Florida.
Two-day specialties are outlines below. Please be sure to note what specialty you're interested in when you book.
$199.00+tax +PADI e-learning fee
Dive longer and recover faster by learning to safely dive with enriched air (Nitrox), which extends your no-decompression limits and reduces fatigue.
Gain practical knowledge on maintaining and repairing your diving gear, ensuring it’s always ready for your next adventure.
Gain the vital skills needed to administer emergency oxygen and respond effectively to diving accidents, preparing you to assist in critical situations and potentially save lives.
Learn the art and science of blending Enriched Air and Trimix by mastering oxygen handling, cleaning procedures, and blending systems.
Build confidence in providing critical care during emergencies with CPR, first aid, and emergency response training that’s valuable both in and out of the water.
$299.00+tax +PADI e-learning fee
Experience the thrill of flying underwater as you learn the techniques for safely navigating strong currents, managing buoyancy, and staying close to your dive group while gliding through some of the most dynamic and exciting dive environments.
Learn to identify fish species and their characteristics, so you can impress your dive buddies with your knowledge and truly connect with the underwater world around you.
Perfect your buoyancy skills and learn to glide effortlessly through the water while conserving air and minimizing impact on delicate marine environments.
Learn about critical environmental issues, sustainable fisheries, and coral reef protection while taking tangible actions to preserve our precious aquatic ecosystems and support global marine conservation efforts.
Dive deeper into the world of coral reefs by learning about their vital role in marine ecosystems, the threats they face, and the actions you can take to protect these precious underwater habitats, whether you're a diver or ocean advocate.
Learn essential skills for diving from boats, including current line use, entry and exit procedures, and dive boat organization, so you can dive with ease and confidence at boat-accessible dive sites.
Master the art of capturing stunning underwater images and videos while learning essential techniques for composition, lighting, and editing.
$499.00+tax +PADI e-learning fee
Unlock the mysteries of deep diving and learn the techniques to safely explore depths up to 130 feet with expert guidance from your instructor.
Learn essential skills to conduct effective search and recovery operations, enhancing your navigational abilities while having fun retrieving lost objects underwater.
Master the art of underwater navigation with compass and natural navigation techniques that will boost your confidence and make every dive more enjoyable.
Dive into history by learning safe wreck diving techniques and explore sunken treasures, from shipwrecks to submerged relics, in thrilling underwater environments.
Gain confidence by completing five adventure dives, including underwater navigation and deep diving, while mastering new skills like buoyancy control and dive computer use. Choose from exciting specialties like night diving, wreck diving, or underwater photography, and open the door to more dive sites and adventures.
Divers will complete 6 dives over 2 to 3 days under the watchful eye of our seasoned PADI instructors.
Become a more capable diver with the PADI Rescue Diver course. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to dive emergencies through hands-on scenarios and skill-building exercises led by our team of incredible PADI certified instructors. Widely considered the most rewarding PADI course, it challenges you while building confidence - and it's surprisingly fun, too!
Get recognized as an elite PADI scuba diver with by achieving the highest levels of PADI scuba certifications. Whether you're an aspiring PADI Dive Master, PADI instructor, or other dive-industry professional, we can guide you to becoming the best of the best with our Key Largo PADI mastery courses.
PADI Master Scuba Diver level certification is the highest and most elite level of PADI scuba courses certifications you can earn in recreational scuba diving. Here in Key Largo, we can work with you no matter what starting certification level you happen to be and help you achieve this prestigious level scuba diving certification.
Requirements: OW, AOW, EFR(CPR/AED) + (Primary/Secondary Care), Rescue, 5 Specialty Certifications and 50 logged dives.
PADI Divemaster is the first step out of recreational scuba courses and into the professional dive industry. While this course requires time, effort, and dedication, most find the payoff to be both rewarding and empowering. Once you are a PADI Divemaster, you will have access to the PADI Worldwide employment board and be able to explore Divemaster working positions all around the planet. Pursuing this certification requires you to be in Key Largo for a minimum of two weeks.
The Key Largo internship is a hands-on intense training, designed for those who want to learn the dive industry directly alongside our highly skilled PADI Instructor staff. Once you complete this PADI Divemaster internship course, you will have access to the PADI Worldwide employment board and be able to explore Divemaster positions all around the planet. We will provide a reference letter to help you gain scuba employment and take the next step in your career.
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103100 Overseas Highway #33 Key Largo, FL 33037