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Dive Review of Islamorada Dive Center/Stayed in Condo, VRBO in
The Continental USA/Key Islamorada

Islamorada Dive Center/Stayed in Condo, VRBO, Aug, 2013,

by Gregory A Toback, CT, US ( 2 reports). Report 7261.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations N/A Food N/A
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 4 stars
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments We visited Islamorada for a quick summer getaway, with my wife and two boys (17 & 11). The boys had spearfishing on their agenda and that's how we selected Islamorada. Eric Billips owns the shop and wrote the PADI book on spearfishing. Unfortunately, after weeks of beautiful weather, a system moved in while we were there and the winds were blowing. Every day was an adventure and I would say at least half the divers were seasick each day. My wife gave it a try on the first day and that was it for her. My boys and I dove 4 days. Visibility was fair at best due to the conditions. However, this worked in our favor and we scored hogfish on every dive. Eric and his crew were terrific and very attentive in the conditions. They made the trip fun for my boys and they had a blast. My 17 y.o. and I dove the Eagle one morning and that was definitely a highlight. I will consider that the Keys are not the Carribean next time, and realize that my wife wants it FLAT! But I will take my kids back down there to do some spearfishing with Eric again for sure.
Websites Islamorada Dive Center   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 51-100 dives
Where else diving Bermuda, New England, Florida, Grand Cayman
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather windy Seas choppy
Water Temp 80-82°F / 27-28°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 30-50 Ft/ 9-15 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 3 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments
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