Capt. Slate's Atlantis Dive Center
Key Largo · Florida · United States
Dive Shop
Nitrox
Boat
Full
$95
Highlights
- Legendary marine life encounters developed over decades
- Intimate, personalised dives with entertaining briefings
- Quiet canal-side location away from the tourist crowds
Services & capabilities
Courses & Training
Specialty courses
About this center
Key Largo dive center known for creature encounters and intimate reef dives with one of the Keys' most colourful captains.
Captain Slate's Atlantis Dive Center is a Key Largo institution, known for intimate, personalised dive experiences and the colourful personality of its founder. The centre runs daily boat trips to the Upper Keys reef system, visiting sites throughout the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
What sets Atlantis apart is the focus on marine life encounters. Captain Slate developed relationships with resident sea creatures over decades, and the centre's guides carry on this tradition, knowing exactly where to find friendly moray eels, curious nurse sharks, and the resident goliath grouper at specific sites. The approach creates magical interactions that feel spontaneous rather than staged.
The centre offers PADI courses, snorkel trips, sunset dives, and night dives. The operation maintains a relaxed, fun atmosphere with entertaining briefings and personalised attention. Located on a quiet canal in Key Largo, the centre feels like visiting a friend's backyard dock rather than a commercial dive operation.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Accommodation & Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes your dives different?+
Our guides know exactly where to find specific marine creatures at each site, creating memorable up-close encounters with moray eels, nurse sharks, and goliath grouper.
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CAPT. SLATE'S CREATURE FEATURE DIVE, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA
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