Curious about where a career in diving can take you? Jillian Blakkan-Strauss shares her journey from leaving a fast-paced event planning job in New York City to becoming a dive professional and business owner in just four years.
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Going with the flow in the laid-back Florida Keys means getting on island time, exploring the way the locals do, and savoring every experience, attraction and hidden gem.
Divers who want more than underwater adventure love this Florida Gulf Coast destination for its myriad dining options, cultural experiences, historical sites and fun festivals.
Pensacola features the perfect playground for fun-loving divers: sugar-white beaches, emerald waters, and underwater and topside adventure.
It’s going to take a village of divers to protect what we love—find out how to volunteer with the marine conservation organizations located in The Keys.
Build lifelong memories, break away from the ordinary and enjoy the “come as you are” vibe when you vacation in America’s favorite playground as a family.
You don’t have to travel halfway across the globe for spectacular wreck diving. World-class wrecks await you in The Florida Keys.
Earn your passport to dive adventure in one of the world’s best destinations for beginner divers.
From year-round diving and a diversity of habitats, Florida has everything you need to learn to dive and advance your skills. With some luck, you could even glimpse a whale shark.