Join us in Key Largo, Florida – June 13-17, 2024

Why Key Largo?

Did you know that the Florida Keys are the third largest barrier reef in the world? From Key Largo, some of the most diverse dive destinations are Just a short ride away! With over a hundred accessible sites, reefs and wrecks are accessible to all levels of divers! Observe tropical fish, corals, sharks, and rays as we take in all that Key Largo has to offer.

Travel Plans

Join us for 3 days of diving with Horizon Divers! We’ve scheduled one trip in the morning and another in the afternoon for all three days. We realize this leaves little time for sightseeing or enjoying the tiki bar and understand that for some, this may be a lot of diving. We can adjust your travel plans allowing you to dive as much or as little as you want – just let us know upon booking. If you’re interested in continuing education, consider adding on a Nitrox class, your Advanced Open Water Certification or become a PADI Wreck Diver!

For this trip we’ve reserved several rooms with Gilbert’s Resort, just a short drive from the harbor. Queen rooms are available for single or double occupancy and we also have a few king rooms reserved for couples. If you are a single diver we will do our best to help find you a compatible & like-gendered person to buddy up with. You never know… you may find a future best friend! Located right on the water’s edge, Gilbert’s resort offers watersport rentals, cabanas, and fishing. There is also a restaurant and tiki bar on the property which provides daily live music.

Space is limited – book today to secure your spot!

Wildlife in Key Largo – Courtesy of Dan Dawson & Horizon Divers

Itinerary

Thursday, June 13 2024

  • 5:00 pm: Check in to Gilbert’s Resort, Key Largo
  • Meet your travel companions, grab some dinner, and soak in the sunset
  • Go over the paperwork and knowledge reviews (PADI Courses only)
  • Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

Friday, June 14 2024

  • 7:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 9:00 but they want us there early 
  • 9:00 am: Depart for 2 morning dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 12:30 pm: Arrive on shore, check-in for the afternoon dive, and grab a quick lunch
  • 1:30 pm: Depart for 2 afternoon dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 5:00 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a well-earned meal! Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

We understand this itinerary does not leave much room for sightseeing or relaxation, but wanted to provide as many dive opportunities as possible! If you wish to adjust your number of dives, please let us upon booking and we will adjust your rate.

Saturday, June 15 2024

  • 7:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 9:00 but they want us there early 
  • 9:00 am: Depart for 2 morning dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 12:30 pm: Arrive on shore, check-in for the afternoon dive, and grab a quick lunch
  • 1:30 pm: Depart for 2 afternoon dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 5:00 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a well-earned meal! Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

Sunday, June 16 2024

  • 7:45 am: Drive to the harbor.  The boat departs at 9:00 but they want us there early 
  • 9:00 am: Depart for 2 morning dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 12:30 pm: Arrive on shore, check-in for the afternoon dive, and grab a quick lunch
  • 1:30 pm: Depart for 2 afternoon dives – sites will vary with conditions
  • 5:00 pm: Arrive on shore and enjoy a well-earned meal! Remember that we’ll be diving early the next morning.  Make sure to stay hydrated, limit any alcohol consumption, and get a good night’s rest.  If you tend to get seasick, I highly recommend taking a Dramamine the night before.

Monday, June 17 2024

  • 11:00 am: Please make sure to check out by 11 am, then we’ll head back home!

Price List:

All rooms are on the ground floor with a private balcony and sea view. Each room features a refrigerator, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. If you are a single diver we will do our best to help find you a compatible & like-gendered person to buddy up with. You never know… you may find a future best friend!

  • Queen in Standard Double Room $1349 per person / double occupancy
  • Queen in Standard Double Room $1999 per person / single occupancy
  • Standard King Room – $1499 per person / double occupancy

Book your dive today to secure your spot! 

Includes:

  • 4 nights accommodation and 10% off onsite meals at Gilbert’s Resort
  • 12 boat dives including air tanks and weight (if you want to do fewer dives, we can adjust upon booking – just let us know!)
  • Water on the boat

Does not include:

  • Transportation to Key Largo, Florida
  • Any rental equipment you may need
  • Tips for boat crew
  • Any additional instruction fees
  • Food and drinks

Terms:

  • 50% deposit due at booking
  • Balance due by May 30, 2024
  • If you need to reschedule before May 30, 2024, you will be subject to a $100 rescheduling fee and will receive credit for a future trip. After May 30, 2024, we will not be able to issue any credits or refunds, as we need a certain number of divers to maintain the wholesale rates we secured for this trip. However, we will work diligently to help you find a diver to cover your spot. If we do find a replacement diver, you’ll be able to reapply your payment on a future trip and a $100 rescheduling fee will apply. If you are concerned with this I recommend looking into travel insurance.

Possible PADI Add-ons:

All PADI classes will be conducted under First Coast Divers.  If you are interested in signing up, click on the link above, call the shop at 904-737-0050, or email contact@firstcoastdivers.com.  Make sure to let them know you’re on the Key Largo trip!  Please be aware that the Enriched Air Specialty Diver course is NOT an in-water course, but we will teach you how to safely breathe Nitrox.  There is an additional fee for Nitrox tanks.

This trip is likely to sell out – click here to secure your spot today!

Requirements:
  • Must have been diving at least once in the last year.
  • Dive Accident Insurance. I recommend enrolling with the Divers Alert Network (DAN) for a Regular Individual Membership ($40/year) and Master Insurance Coverage ($44/year), at minimum. Make sure to enroll in a policy that provides coverage for dive accident insurance. DAN also offers travel insurance which is not required but highly encouraged.
  • Gear: BCD, regulator with alternative second stage, pressure gauge or air-integrated computer, timekeeper, fins & booties, mask & snorkel, and a surface marker buoy.
  • AOW students will need a dive knife and compass.
  • If you are not Nitrox certified, I strongly recommend doing so for this trip. It will shorten your time on the surface and allow for maximum time underwater. Breathing nitrox also reduces the risk of decompression sickness.