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Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center

11833 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 53, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-2444
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Ranked #10 of 47 activities in Marathon
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center has been the place to get everything you need for a day on the water. Charters for fishing, diving, snorkeling,... more » Owner description: Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center has been the place to get everything you need for a day on the water. Charters for fishing, diving, snorkeling, dive instruction and certification; bait and tackle; scuba equipment and air tanks; boat rentals; snacks and beverages—we have all the supplies you’ll need to enjoy an area celebrated for world-class fishing, diving and all water sports. We now offer paddleboard and kayak rentals and tours, and kiteboarding too! Check with our staff to see when the next sunset cruise will be departing...they are great fun. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

We were thrilled that Captain Hooks said they were keeping their scheduled afternoon trip for today, as it was the last day of our vacation and we've been waiting out the stormy weather all week so that we could snorkel. Most of their trips earlier this week were canceled, including today's morning trip, because of the wind. For $25, it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We had a great time. The trip had 2 stops. One was at Coffin Point and another next to a fallen lighthouse. The boat was really nice, crew were fun, loved their jobs and were helpful. The water was so clear and beautiful. Lots of fishes, beautiful reef ...much fun. I was really surprised the water was so blue and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I came down to Marathon the first week in May. I am always looking for bait in the late afternoon and night. I might be looking for frozen shrimp or sardines, but most of the time live shrimp. The staff that works there are very friendly and knowledgable. The thing that sticks out the most is that they not nickel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

While I found the dive trips to be interesting: the operator will satisfy needs of snorkel'ers first and foremost. Instead if sending out two boats, they mix the boat up at the detriment of the divers and non- divers alike. They do employ amazing dive masters (John & Leslie) and some amazing captains (Greg & Doug - a very seasoned... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We did two days of diving and the first day was good, the second day not good. The visibility was not very good (20 feet at best) which is not the fault of the dive operation, but something to consider when diving in the keys. Both of us are AI's but only provide our Advanced Cert Cards, so when they... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Went out to the reef to snorkel for a few hours. Seemed pretty calm but a few people got sea nausea. The crew was nice and helpful but the conditions were not the best at the site. Visibility was not great and got worse as the trip went on. We didn't go to the second site because it was reported... More

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CaptHookOwner, Owner at Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you for choosing Captain Hook's for your snorkel trip. I wish we would have perfect weather each time we try to go out. It is a difficult decision because there are always different circumstances that we have to work with especially with the weather condition and turbidity of the water. Vacationers often want to go even when the conditions... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Hats off to Ryan from Captain Hooks who took us on a 2 1/2 hour kayaking trip through the mangroves. Lots of fun and surprises and local colour in the way of stories he provided all along the way, not to mention photos he took along the way and emailed to us on our return. Very personable and interesting guide... More

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CaptHookOwner, Owner at Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you for letting us know how we are doing. We appreciate the kind words about Ryan and we are glad you enjoyed the trip. It is a unique way to see some of the ecosystem and diversity of the Keys. Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see you back at Captain Hook's again real soon. Maybe... More

Richmond, Virginia, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

On Thursday morning, May 2, my dive buddy and I, along with another divemaster customer, dove the Thunderbolt wreck site with this outfit. When we arrived at the site, it took two passes for the guide to jump in and attach the boat's line to the wreck's underwater buoy. It was apparent to us all that the current was significant.... More

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New Market, Maryland, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

This is based on 10 trips with Captain Hooks in the past year. They do a few things that are easy to do but ensure safety. They get your air reading before you enter the water and when you get out on every dive. This is a SMART thing to do. This gives them a way to ensure they don't... More

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Kingston, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We went to Captain Hook's and rented a boat when we were in Marathon, Florida. Our initial contact with renting the boat is a very nice young lady. I wish I had gotten her name as she was one of the friendliest people we met while on vacation. I want to write this review recommending her personally as such a... More

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