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...
by Captain Hook's | Dec 5, 2025 | Scuba Diving, Dive Sites, Snorkeling
Most visitors stick to Duval Street for the sunset views, but a few miles offshore lies a quieter, submerged landscape. Eastern Dry Rocks, located about six miles southeast of Key West near Sand Key and Rock Key, remains one of the Lower Keys’ most accessible...
by Captain Hook's | Dec 2, 2025 | Things to Do
December in Key West marks the shift from hurricane season to our peak dry season. It’s the time of year when “winter” means sunny days in the 70s and the humidity finally breaks. The island leans into a tropical holiday aesthetic: you’ll find palm trees...
by Captain Hook's | Aug 28, 2025 | Things to Do
September might sound like an in-between month. A pause after the summer rush and before the winter crowds hit, but Key West in September is often one of the most rewarding times to visit. You’ll find a lively calendar packed with unique festivals, fewer lines at top...
by Captain Hook's | Jul 8, 2025 | Scuba Diving, Dive Certification
If you’re daydreaming about exploring coral reefs, gliding beside schools of tropical fish, and discovering shipwrecks, getting certified to scuba dive in Key West should be high on your bucket list. Not only is Key West famous for its laid-back vibe, but the...
by Captain Hook's | Jun 26, 2025 | Scuba Diving
Slip beneath the surface of Key West’s turquoise waters and you’ll have a front-row seat to one of the most vibrant underwater spectacles in the Florida Keys and all of United States. From schools of neon-striped fish weaving through coral to slow-gliding sea turtles,...
