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Discover Key Largo with Ocean First
Ocean First has been a pioneer in the dive industry for 20 years and we’ve brought that same level of progressive excellence to our Key Largo location. We are strategically located at MarineLab Undersea Park with the neighboring Hideout Café and our newly constructed overwater bungalows immediately next door, giving Ocean First one of the most innovative and comprehensive all-in-one dive centers in the market.
Everything Your Dive Shop Needs in One Destination
Whether you're bringing new students for their open water certification, expanding diver education through con ed training, developing future professionals, or simply exploring the only tropical diving in the Continental US, our dedicated team provides the local expertise, logistical support, and personalized service to help ensure every trip is a resounding success. And, when paired with an onsite restaurant and six overwater bungalows that can accommodate up to 24 divers, Ocean First has created one of the most practical and cost-effective solutions for all your dive training needs.
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Open Water Training
Ocean First has created a powerful ecosystem in South Florida where diving, adventure, and conservation come together to form a dynamic community. The warm, tropical waters, exceptional visibility, and protected reef system together make Key Largo an idyllic location for open water training. Our instructional support, local knowledge, and personalized service gives students piece of mind while allowing them to focus on becoming confident divers.
Training Opportunities
- -Confined and open water training
- -Mangroves, sea grass beds, and coral reef environments
- -Small group boat charters
- -Flexible scheduling
- -Equipment rental
- -Year-round training
Why This Matters for Dive Centers:
- -Provide a true, tropical open water experience
- -Increase revenue by offering open water training
- -Simplify travel within the U.S.
- -Strengthen student relationships
- -Create opportunities for group travel
Con Ed Training
Continuing education helps divers understand new equipment, refine their skills, and adapt to different environments. It also reinforces the critical mindset that preparation and awareness are fundamental to safe diving, which together encourage divers to invest in their future. The more we learn, the better equipped we are to make informed decisions underwater.
Programs Include:
- -Advanced Open Water
- -Enriched Air (Nitrox)
- -Deep
- -Navigation
- -Wreck
- -Night & Limited Visibility
- -Perfect Buoyancy
- -Eight distinct marine ecology specialty courses: Marine Mammal, Marine Invertebrates, Sharks, Sea Turtles, Manta & Ray Ecology, Coral and Fish Identification
- -Professional Development
Benefits for Dive Centers:
- -Increase student certifications
- -Improve diver retention
- -Generate additional revenue
- -Build diver confidence and loyalty
- -Create additional travel opportunities
Professional Development
Whether you’re a dive center looking to develop your team or have a student who’s ready to turn pro, Ocean First’s Professional Development program offers a streamlined pathway to professional certification. Pro Development is one of the best investments a dive center can make, but it shouldn’t require weeks of planning or complicated logistics. Ocean First’s four (4) one-week courses allow participants to progress at their own pace while building the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a successful career in the dive industry.
Professional Pathways:
- -Dive Guide
- -Divemaster
- -Assistant Instructor
- -Open Water Instructor
- -Instructor Crossover
- -Leadership + Sustainability Mentoring
- -Real-World Teaching Experience
Benefits for Dive Centers:
- -Develop qualified, industry-leading instructional staff
- -Invest in future marine tourism leaders
- -Increase instructor confidence and leadership
- -Reduce barriers to personal and professional development
- -Partner with an experienced training center
Tropical Diving
The stunning tropical waters of the Florida Keys boast a diverse range of marine environments, including mangroves, seagrass beds, historic shipwrecks, and breathtaking coral reefs, making South Florida a magnet for snorkelers and divers alike. The warm, azure waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are unsurpassed in the Continental US, helping make Key Largo one of the premier dive destinations in the country.
Dive Experiences:
- -Protected coral reefs
- -Historic shipwrecks
- -Tropical marine life
- -Advanced dive sites
- -Guided snorkeling adventure
- -Small group charters
Benefits for Dive Centers:
- -Proivde an easy, tropical dive destination
- -Strengthen customer loyalty
- -Develop group travel opportunities
- -Continued customer engagement
Citizen Science
Partner with Ocean First Institute and MarineLab to give divers opportunities to participate in meaningful citizen science and conservation efforts while developing their diving knowledge, stewardship, and environmental awareness.
Experiences Include:
- -Citizen science projects
- -Marine research participation
- -Reef monitoring
- -Species identification
- -Coral reef health studies
- -Habitat restoration education
- -Environmental stewardship
Benefits for Dive Centers:
- -Offer purpose-driven travel.
- -Appeal to environmentally conscious divers.
- -Add educational value
- -Create unique marketing opportunities
Let's Build Your Next Group Adventure
Whether you're planning Open Water certifications, advanced training, professional development, or unforgettable tropical dive vacations, Ocean First is ready to help your dive shop create an exceptional Key Largo experience.
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