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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Conch Republic Divers/ holiday Inn, Key Largo*		Key Largo & West	"very good wreck diving at Key Largo" drove from SRQ to Key largo & Key West to dive WRECKS with my son during a school break. I'm an emeritus PADI/ NAUI instructor. he... Full report		3/2019	robert h neff jr 250+ Dives	1
*Pacific Star*		SoCal Coastal	"Catalina and San Clemente" Perfect weather for a three day island trip. Left Friday night and began diving Saturday morning. Five dives were available Satu... Full report		6/2015	Robert Halem 250+ Dives
*Sanctuary*		Monterey Bay, CA	This was my first experience on this boat and only my second in cold water. There were only two passengers on this six- pack boat, ... Full report		7/2008	Robert Halem <100 Dives
*Jupiter Dive Center*		Jupiter	"Best diving in Florida" Diving with this shop is so easy. They run two day boats, the Republic IV and the Republic VII, each able to accommodate 20- 25 di... Full report		8/2018	Robert Schlamowitz 1000+ Dives	3
*Spree Expeditions/ M/V Spree*		Dry Tortugas / Key West	This is for May and August 2009. M/ V Spree is a 110 ft. steel hull that is set up excellent for diving 5 dives a day. One price ... Full report		8/2009	Roger Floerke 250+ Dives
*Lucky Fish Scuba/ Playa Largo Marriott*		Key Largo	"It was just us" Earlier in the year we were on a liveaboard, which was great other than diving with a herd of people of varying skills. The really... Full report		10/2022	Roger M Millar <100 Dives
*Pura Vida Divers*		West Palm Beach, FL	Every dive in West Palm Beach is a drift dive and our currents averaged being moderate for the 5 days of diving we did. Most of t... Full report		8/2007	Roger Roth 500+ Dives
*M/V Fling*		Flower Gardens & Stetson	A very well run 2- day trip, if a little bit like camping. Boat left the dock at 9: 30 pm Friday night and travels while divers sle... Full report		9/2003	Roger Soape 250+ Dives
*Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures*		West Palm Beach	Abernathy's is a consistently good, top- notch, solid operation - always safety conscious, helpful, and friendly. We went out on the ... Full report		5/2010	Ron & Dawn Steedman 250+ Dives	1
*Jim Abernathy's Scuba Adventures*		West Palm Bch	Jim Abernathy's operation is always top notch. This was a club dive, on the Deep Obsession with only half of our usual number atten... Full report		5/2009	Ron & Dawn Steedman 250+ Dives
*Conch Republic*		Tavernier, Fl	Wreck Trek- The Bibb, Eagle, & Spiegel Grove. This was a club dive, with about 20 of us along. The Bibb lies on it's side, starts a... Full report		10/2008	Ron & Dawn Steedman 250+ Dives
*Key Dives*		Islamorada, FL	We had cancelled the week before as seas were 5- 7 feet. By the following week, conditions had calmed down, and although the vis wa... Full report		5/2009	Ron & Dawn Steedman 250+ Dives
*Silent World*		Key Largo	Typical Keys operation, where the dive masters never get wet. The only refreshments on the boat was a cooler of water. We were to... Full report		8/2006	Ron & Dawn Steedman 100+ Dives
*Capt. Pete's Ft. Myers/Diversity*		Deerfield Bch, FL	This was a dive boat rented by the dive center in Ft. Myers for an open water certification dive, where others could join in. The ... Full report		7/2007	Ron & Dawn Steedman 100+ Dives
*Scuba Quest, Cape Coral*		Bradenton, FL.	We have lived on FL gulfcoast for over 30 years, and this was our first gulf dive. We had 2 newly cert. family members, and needed... Full report		8/2006	Ron & Dawn Steedman 100+ Dives
*Island Ventures/ Suites at Key Largo*			The accomodations were older, but nice, on the water ( adj. to a marina) with a pool. Bedroom upstairs with a pull out sofa downst... Full report		7/2007	Ron & Dawn Steedman 100+ Dives
*Horizon Divers/ Ramada*		Key Largo, FL	The main purpose of this trip to complete my 12 year old son's open water certification. We have done most of our diving off Key ... Full report		1/2006	Ron Jyring <100 Dives
*Catalina Divers Supply/ Catalina Island*		California	We went on a 2- tank boat dive to two locations. Good: LOTS of very different, interesting fish. Very 'friendly' Garibaldi, ... Full report		9/2005	Ron Kloberdanz <100 Dives
*Spectre*			"California Diving" The Truth Boats are gone from Santa Barbara, or so I have heard they do day trips for $500. Spectre goes To Anacapa Island and San... Full report		9/2021	Russell Person 500+ Dives
*Truth Aquatics*		Santa Barbara Ca	I have dived with Truth Aquatics many times and I know their routines. Your arrival is the night before. The boat leaves at 4 am w... Full report		11/2013	Russell Person 500+ Dives
*Truth Aquatics/Sea Landing/ Truth*		California	California diving is spectacular in many ways. This trip went to San Miguel Island where cold water from the north creates habitat... Full report		9/2008	Russell Person 250+ Dives
*Peace Dive Center/ Peace Dive Boat*		California	The Peace travels from Ventura California to our Channel Islands, where there is more life per square foot than anywhere else in t... Full report		7/2008	Russell Person 500+ Dives
*out to sea adventures*		Pt. Aransas, Texas	Captain Mike Miglini continues to run a highly professional Spearfishing operation. This time, we went out 26 miles to the oil rig... Full report		6/2007	rusty hubbarth 250+ Dives
*Out to Sea Adventures/ Port Aransas, Texas*		western Gulf of Mexico	The best Spearfishing trip I've ever gone on, with more fish, better Captain and crew, and better accomodations than I've encounte... Full report		6/2006	Rusty Hubbarth 250+ Dives
*Ocean Divers, Sea Dwellers, Conch Republic Divers/ Bayside Resort*		Key Largo, Flordida[N/A]	Key Largo: Bayside Resort: Ocean Divers, Sea Dwellers, and Conch Republic Divers, September 30- October 10, 2006, Jay & Sheila Harm... Full report		10/2006	S.A. Harmer <100 Dives
*Key Dives/ Ocean Point Suites*		Islamorada, Florida	We went on three two- tank trips with Key Dives. $75 guided 2- tank trip ($210 for 3 trips). Nice 42’ boat with 60 tank holders but ... Full report		4/2007	Scott Anders 100+ Dives
*Rainbow Reef Divers*		Key Largo, Florida	We went on one two- tank trip with Rainbow Reef Divers. $75 for a non- guided 2- tank trip. Other dives this week included three two- ... Full report		4/2007	Scott Anders 100+ Dives
*Blue Water Divers*		Key Largo, Florida	Vis: 90 feet first dive, 30 feet second dive. Water: 75 to 78 F, 4’ seas. We went on one two- tank trip with Blue Water Divers. $75... Full report		4/2007	Scott Anders 100+ Dives
*divers city*		florida keys	Didn't dive with these guys so I can't coment on there boat operations. Allong with tavenier dive center, divers city offers cust... Full report		7/2006	Scott Johnson 100+ Dives
*SouthPoint/ NA*		Key West	The boat, captain, and DMs was nice. The Vandenberg Wreck was great, even with 1 knot of current. Highly suggested. There is a ... Full report		6/2009	Scott Newland 100+ Dives
*American Divers*		South Padre Island	One dive operation in South Padre, American Divers. It's owned and operated by a gentleman that has a vast amount of experience in... Full report		7/2008	Sheri Guzick 100+ Dives
*MV Spree*		Gulf of Mexico	I have been diving with this operation since 1990, and still believe that the bang for the buck is terrific. The operation was ju... Full report		7/2002	Steve Pittman 1000+ Dives
*Discovery Diving*		North Carolina	This was our 3rd trip to NC graveyard in last 5 years. Each time has been with Discovery Diving on the Captain's Lady. Captain Ler... Full report		8/2005	Steve Woerner 1000+ Dives
*HMS Minnow/ Holiday Inn Key Largo Resort*		Florida	HMS Minnow: The HMS Minnow is a 25' boat - holds up to six divers. Jeff tailors the dives to your preferences. I was diving wit... Full report		2/2004	Steven Altchuler 500+ Dives
*www.deeper-dci.com*		S.E. Florida	Stayed at Marriott Ocean Point and it was very comfortable, the previous week we stayed at Marriott BeachPlace, which was also ver... Full report		8/2004	Steven Blair 100+ Dives
*Coral Island Charters*		Palm Beach	A couple of us decided to try Coral Island Charters in Palm Beach after phoning them and asking them we could dive a specific dive... Full report		7/2004	Steven Kovacs 250+ Dives
*Olympus Dive Center/ America Suites*		North Carolina	I had read about diving the wrecks in North Carolina. I went in Sept as it is the off season and the water temperature and visibi... Full report		9/2006	Steven Rosenfeld 500+ Dives
*Pura Vida Divers*		Riviera Beach, FL	"Drift Dives from Riviera Beach, FL Atlantic coast" Next time we will use Nitrox!! And hope that my new Suunto dive computer works well. We took the advice of local divers and joine... Full report		7/2016	Sue J Estey 500+ Dives
*Southpoint Divers*		Florida Keys	"Key West Vandenberg 2-tank dive" The boat was far from full; there were 6 divers plus one dive guide, captain, and deckhand. This was good. There are buoys stati... Full report		6/2016	Sue J Estey 500+ Dives	1
*underwater explorers*		Boynton Beach Florida	I have been to South Florida before and think the Boynton Beach Reef is particularly nice. My dive buddy likes to get lobsters and ... Full report		8/2012	Susan Fanfarillo 500+ Dives
*Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort*		Key Largo	Amy Slate's is a no- frills dive resort. The rooms are clean and convenient to the dive boat. The dive boat captain is GREAT - Capt... Full report		11/2013	Susan Hilderbrand ? Dives
*Scuba Emporium*		Ft. Lauderdale, FL	We booked with Scuba Emporium for 5 dives weeks before the trip, and also confirmed the dive time of 10am a few days before the di... Full report		5/2007	T Griffin 250+ Dives
*Conch Republic Divers/ Bay Side Inn*		Key Largo	The focus of the trip was wrecks- the Spiegel Grove, Duane, Eagle and a few others. Typically we dove a wreck first in the mornin... Full report		2/2013	Terence Taylor 100+ Dives
*Truth Aquatics/ Vision*		California Channel islands	"Disappointed. " Four years ago we had our best Cali trip ever, aboard Truth "Conception". See my post. This time we expected no less, aboard a f... Full report		8/2016	Theodore C Recupero 500+ Dives
*Truth Aquatics/ Conception*		Channel Islands, California	It is the nicest, most comforatble boat I have been on. The food was excellent and plentiful. There was always something tasty to ... Full report		7/2012	Theodore C Recupero 100+ Dives
*Sea Dogs Dive Center*			Dove wrecks off of Daytona/ Ponce Inlet. The wrecks are big open and easy to dive, the fish populations are incredible. Had 6 great... Full report		5/2012	Theodore C Recupero 100+ Dives
*Florida West Charters/Megadolon Charters*		Florida, Gulf Coast	8 dives over 3 days. Captain Dan was Knowledgable, helpful and seemed to be a comsumate profesional. Captain Steve, the owner, see... Full report		4/2012	Theodore C Recupero 100+ Dives
*Lake Mohave Scuba*		Lake Mohave, Bullhead City AZ	We first dove with Randy, Jeff and Dan last winter. We had a great time and they have always been more than helpful, even if we alr... Full report		9/2011	Theodore C Recupero 100+ Dives
*Florida West Scuba/ none*		Venice, Florida	This is a great place to dive for the teeth of Carcharocles Megaladon. Yes, the teeth are laying right on top of the sand for you ... Full report		9/2003	Thomas Daly 100+ Dives
*Florida West Scuba/ none*		Venice, Florida	This is a great place to dive for the teeth of Carcharocles Megaladon. Yes, the teeth are laying right on top of the sand for you ... Full report		9/2003	Thomas Daly 100+ Dives
*Truth Aquatics*			This was a 3- day trip to the Cortes Bank. Truth did a good job of picking a favorable weather window. As a result, we were able ... Full report		1/2014	Thomas Anklam 100+ Dives	1
*Black gold*		Venice Fla.	"Meg tooth hunting" Michael, the owner operator and dive master was on time, complete with an abusive attitude, bullying from the start. Wouldn’t allo... Full report		9/2022	Thomas huggins 500+ Dives	1
*Dive Locker*		Panama City	"Canceled last minute" Booked 2 weekday dives for my wife and I with Dive Locker driving in from N. O. Reported to dive shop at 8am for 8: 30 dive. Short d... Full report		10/2014	Thomas McGinnis 250+ Dives	1
*Aqatic Safaris*		Wilmington, NC	My son and I made special advance arrangements (3 months ahead) with Aquatic Safaris in Wilmington, NC to complete the 5 required ... Full report		8/2008	Tim <100 Dives
*Ocean Divers*		Key Largo, FL	We've dived with Ocean Divers in Key Largo since '04 and this trip was just as great. Weather was forecast to be windy with 4- 6 se... Full report		4/2009	Tim McCabe <100 Dives
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