KEY LARGO SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Try SCUBA in Key Largo: One Day to Learn, Breathe and Explore

A one-day Try SCUBA experience that pairs an on-site skills session in Jules Lagoon with an instructor-led afternoon reef charter—this guide explains the flow and what to bring.

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Try SCUBA in Key Largo: One Day to Learn, Breathe and Explore.

Duration

1 daytttttttttt

Location

Key Largo

Operator

Ocean First Divers

Outing Highlights

THE TRAINING

Skills in Jules Lagoon

The morning is spent on-site in Jules Lagoon working through essential SCUBA skills under close instructor supervision—an ideal, sheltered environment to get comfortable with gear and buoyancy before heading to the reef.

THE DIVE

Instructor-Guided Reef Tour

After the skills session, guests join an afternoon charter with their instructor for a guided tour of Key Largo’s reefs, allowing first-time divers to experience reef diving with close supervision.

THE INCLUSIONS

All Gear and Charter Included

The Try SCUBA Experience includes all necessary dive gear, access to the lagoon for training, and a full-day, two-tank charter—participants can sample diving without buying equipment or enrolling in a certification course.

What the day feels like

The day begins with brief online preparatory learning, then shifts to hands-on training in Jules Lagoon where instructors outfit you and guide you through breathing, mask-clearing and basic buoyancy. In the afternoon you board the included charter with your instructor for closely guided reef dives—an accessible, one-day taste of SCUBA that lets you decide whether to pursue certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience fits — and who should look elsewhere.

First-time diversIdeal for people curious about SCUBA who want a supervised, single-day introduction before committing to certification; the program is structured as a Try SCUBA day rather than a course leading to certification.

Families and all-age groupsSuitable for multi-age groups—headline context indicates All Ages—so families can try diving together in a guided, sheltered setting.

Aspiring certification candidatesA practical way to sample diving skills and decide whether to pursue a full certification course later, though the Try SCUBA itself does not confer certification.

Curious day-trippersGood for visitors with only a day in Key Largo who want a taste of reef diving without equipment purchase or a multi-day class.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Guests are encouraged to bring snacks, water bottles, and exposure protection; all dive gear and lagoon access are provided by the operator.

Duration

This is a one-day experience.

Meeting point

Meet at 51 Shoreland Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037.

Prep

Participants complete a bit of online learning before arrival so on-site time can focus on hands-on skills and the afternoon charter.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Does the Try SCUBA Experience result in certification?

No—this is a one-day introductory experience designed to let guests try diving; it does not result in SCUBA certification.

How long is the experience?

The Try SCUBA Experience is a one-day program.

Is equipment provided?

Yes—all SCUBA gear required for the experience is provided, and lagoon access is included.

Where do we meet for the trip?

Meet at 51 Shoreland Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037.

Do I need to complete anything before arrival?

Yes—guests complete a bit of online learning before arrival so on-site time is focused on hands-on skills in the lagoon and the afternoon charter.

What should I bring with me?

Bring snacks, water bottles, and exposure protection; the operator provides all dive gear.