by Captain Hook's | Jul 16, 2026 | Things to Do
Key Takeaways Mornings are for the water. Book snorkel, dive, or lobster trips early in the day to beat the strongest heat and the afternoon storm window. Lobster is the big August draw. Key West Lobsterfest runs August 5–9, 2026, and regular spiny lobster season...
by Captain Hook's | Jul 15, 2026 | Scuba Diving
Every July, lobster mini season electrifies Key West’s dive scene. Tanks empty quickly, crowds surge, and wasted minutes at a slow fill station can cost you tails. The simplest solution? Head straight to Dive Key West. Our experienced crew, extended hours, and...
by Captain Hook's | Jul 15, 2026 | Scuba Diving
When Is Lobster Mini Season in 2026? The two-day “sport” or “mini” season lets recreational snorkelers and divers harvest Florida spiny lobster a full week before commercial traps hit the water. In Key West, that window falls 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, through...
by Captain Hook's | Jul 10, 2026 | Things to Do
Key Takeaways Mornings are prime time. Book snorkel, dive, and boat trips early in the day, when seas are calmer and the heat and afternoon storms haven’t built yet. The water runs in the mid-to-upper 80s. July sea temperatures average around 87–88°F near Key...
by Captain Hook's | May 20, 2026 | Things to Do
Ask any Key West local when to visit and a lot of them will tell you May. Spring break crowds are gone, summer heat hasn’t fully settled in, hotel rates drop, and the water is warm enough to stay in all afternoon. It’s a month that doesn’t get nearly...
