Lucky Fish Scuba

04/17/2023

All good things come to an end: we're here today to share that Lucky Fish Scuba is no longer booking private charters in Key Largo!

We started this business from scratch to give divers, snorkelers and other water-loving visitors to the Florida Keys memories that last a lifetime with one-of-a-kind private boat charters.

For almost five years it's been an amazing win-win adventure for customers and ourselves. In fact the first 3 months of 2023 have been among our best months in the history of the business with little bit of everything : diving, snorkeling, sandbar, ecotours, sunsets and even an advanced open water course.

Nonetheless, It’s time to say good-bye! This spring we're running a very small number of trips for existing customers, while working on other projects and decide what's next.

With that said, our business (boat and brand included) is up for sale to the right buyer. If you know of anyone interested in living the dream of a charter boat owner in the Florida Keys, please have them get in touch!

02/04/2023

Sunny February greetings from the Florida Keys to everyone following us here on social media! 🌞

We're Captain Glenn and Jill and we run Lucky Fish Scuba in Key Largo. Here are a couple of quick things to know about our family-sized private charter boat:

1. In addition to amazing scuba diving trips, we also offer private snorkeling, eco tours, and sunset charters to explore the magical marine environments of the Florida Keys.

2. We think small is beautiful. Our comfy 29' boat is custom-equipped for 4 divers with room for 2 more non-diving passengers. Or a total of 6 snorkeling, day-cruising, or sunset-loving guests at a time.

3. We only run private charters -- that means one group at a time on the boat -- and only book one trip per day. We leave when you're ready and won't rush you back.

We've been getting on boats together for 15 years and this is our favorite way to head out to open water: with all the time in the world, making memories that last forever. Join us!!

01/12/2023

We tried something new last week: Instead of meeting at 8:30am for a half-day dive charter, we greeted our customers bright and early at 7:15!

This nice family of 4 was in town from Bradenton, Florida and originally booked to dive with us the day before.

Unfortunately conditions were rough so we suggested postponing to the following morning.

They were game -- but only if they could get on the road for the drive home before noon.

As a private charter running only one trip per day on a flexible schedule, we didn't hesitate : Challenge accepted!

Captain Glenn opened the engines all the way up for a super-quick ride out to the reef at Key Largo Dry Rocks where we kicked things off with this gorgeous sunrise splashdown.

Our Lucky Fish guests got two terrific dives and were back into the marina by 11:15!

What do you think? Would you be willing to get up this early if it was your last possible chance to dive in the Keys?

01/03/2023

Wow it's 2023! Happy New Year from Key Largo to everyone following us here on social media!

We're Captain Glenn and Jill, and together with support from our awesome crew, we run Lucky Fish Scuba in Key Largo.

Here are a couple of quick things to know about our family-sized private charter in the Florida Keys:

1. We offer more than just amazing scuba diving trips! Private snorkeling, eco tours, and sunset charters are also available to explore the magical marine environments of the Florida Keys.

2. We think small is beautiful. Our comfy 29' boat is custom-equipped for 4 divers with room for 2 more non-diving passengers. Or a total of 6 snorkeling, day-cruising, or sunset-loving guests at a time.

3. We only run private charters -- that means one group at a time on the boat -- and only book one trip per day. We leave when you're ready and won't rush you back.

4. Each and every trip is as special to us as it is to you. We don’t offer cookie-cutter reservations online. But contact us through our website or with a DM and we'll create a custom private tour just for you!

We've been getting on boats together for 15 years, and this is our favorite way to do it: with good friends and all the time in the world, making memories that last forever!!

So that's us! If we haven't met yet, introduce yourself in the comments.

…And if we have met, you know the drill -- you can still say 'heeeyy!'

12/17/2022

Check out our December 2022 newsletter, now online!

A nostalgic home movie from our first Christmas with the boat, our guide to winter diving from last year, a scuba-related holiday gift guide (crowdsourced update now in progress) ...

All this -- and Second Mate Suzelle's big confession about what happened to our Christmas cards -- in our December newsletter, now online!

Happy Holidays Reader! In the spirit of conservation and economizing, we're recycling, reusing and regifting some things from past newsletters and blog posts this holiday season: 1. A home movie from our first Christmas with the boat in 2018: Yes, we were all younger back then. And less...

12/16/2022

Our Lucky Fish Scuba Holiday Card from 2018, featuring custom art by our niece Carolina. It still makes us smile!

Somehow we didn't get around to creating and mailing cards out from Key Largo this year -- maybe next year!

12/13/2022

Asking for a friend: What scuba-related gift would you most like to get this year???

A. Fun t-shirt, water bottle or stuffed animal that reps my love of the sea

B. Wetsuit or other piece of personal gear for my kit

C. Set of really good reef-safe products: sunscreen, shampoo, leave-in conditioner etc

D. New camera (or accessory to the one I have)

E. Trip to dive somewhere exciting (like a private charter on a really nice boat in Key Largo, hint hint)

F. Framed picture of my favorite fish / dive site / buddy

G. Donation to an ocean-related charity I really care about

H. Something else completely: ______

I. Sorry, I just don't trust whoever this friend is: please give me a gift certificate to my local dive shop so I can get exactly what I want!

12/01/2022

It's December and this month Santa wanted to help us say hello to everyone following us online!!

In case we haven't had a chance to help you get some R&R in the Florida Keys, here's a few things to know about Lucky Fish Scuba in Key Largo -- family-sized private scuba diving, snorkeling, eco-tour and sunset charters to explore the magical marine environments of the Florida Keys.

1. We think small is beautiful. Our comfy 29' boat is custom-equipped for 4 divers with room for 2 more non-diving passengers. Or a total of 6 snorkeling, day-cruising, or sunset-loving guests at a time.

2. We only run private charters -- that means one group at a time on the boat -- and only book one trip per day. We leave when you're ready and won't rush you back.

3. We don't mind sweating the small stuff. So pretty much everything is included in every trip: In-water dive or snorkel guide, snacks, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, and any gear you need to borrow. We'll even take pictures for you underwater at no extra charge!

4. Each and every trip is as special to us as it is to you. We love it when you contact us through our website's "Plan Now" page, but we don’t offer cookie-cutter reservations online. Let's get to know each other and we'll create a custom private scuba diving, snorkel or bayside eco tour just for you!*

We've been helping people enjoy the Keys for years now, and this our favorite vibe: underwater with all the time in the world, making memories that last forever!!

So that's us! If we haven't met yet, introduce yourself in the comments.

…And if we have met, you know the drill -- you can still say 'heeeyy!'

*Please note, we still have some availability through mid-December but are fully booked for private charters the week before and after Christmas -- Hope to see you in 2023!

11/14/2022

Have you seen the fantastic new 3D maps of our best Key Largo dive and snorkel sites?

The guys at Reef Smart just released a great guide book for the Florida Keys and individual map cards for Christ of the Abyss, Carysfort, the Elbow reef and wrecks, the Benwood wreck and Molasses Reef.

We picked up copies of ALL of them at the recent dive show, and Capt Glenn and our divemasters have been road testing them during our on-board briefings.

Confirmed: these maps are are simply light years beyond anything previously available.

Find them at reefsmartguides.com or your local dive shop ... or better yet, have a look at ours when you hop on a private charter with us!

11/08/2022

Check out our November 2022 newsletter, now online...

10 things we're grateful for right now: going to REEF Fest and the DEMA trade show, a new FL Keys reef guide, a new divemaster, decent weather and more... Plus (as always) cute pictures of Second Mate Suzelle!

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Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Reader? Here are 10 things we’re thankful for right now: 1. Last month’s REEF Fest It was as fun and educational as it always is : what we learned about pygmy seahorses and Goliath Grouper is enough to make us dangerous (and a little...

11/01/2022

Happy November from Key Largo! We’re Capt. Glenn and Jill and we *finally* got around to adding our 2022 Traveler’s Choice Award sticker to our sign on the marina fence.

In case you haven’t checked out the TripAdvisor reviews lately, here are just a couple of the things folks love about our boat :

>> We only run private charters!

That means your people have the boat all to themselves -- and we only book one trip per day. We leave when you're ready and won't rush you back.

>> All the extras are included!

In-water dive or snorkel guide, snacks, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, and any gear you need to borrow. We'll even take pictures for you underwater at no extra charge!

>> It's okay with us if you want to be picky about the weather!

Because it's not always this smooth and beautiful! We'll be really honest about conditions and let you decide if you want to skip it or switch to a bayside trip. No pressure.

Your custom Florida Keys scuba, snorkel or sunset adventure starts right here: with smiling faces next to our sign on the marina fence!

See you soon!!