Key West Lobster Dive Trip

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Key West Lobster Dive Trip

Let's Lobster!!  Join Captain Hook’s Dive Key West and our experienced dive team for a morning or afternoon lobster dives in Key West of the Florida Keys. 

We dive at two locations on each trip for one hour each with the primary goal to harvest Florida Keys spiny lobster! The dive locations are selected the day of the dive based on weather, wind conditions, visibility and the probability that we wil encounter lobsters.

Requirements

• Open Water/Scuba Diver Certification
• Proof of certification (Certification Card)
  
• Unless exempt, a recreational saltwater fishing license and a lobster permit are required to harvest spiny lobster
• Lobster must be landed in whole condition. Separating the tail from the body is prohibited in state waters.
• The harvest or possession of eggbearing spiny lobster, or any other eggbearing species of lobster belonging to the families Palinuridae (spiny lobsters), Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) or Synaxidae (furry lobsters) is prohibited
• No person shall harvest or attempt to harvest spiny lobster using any device which will or could puncture, penetrate or crush the exoskeleton (shell) or the flesh of the lobster
• Regardless of what species you are fishing for, bag limits are only for properly licensed individuals and those people exempt from license requirements who are actively harvesting. People harvesting may not exceed their individual bag limit and take someone else's bag limit. That is, people (including children) who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for purposes of bag limits.

Schedule 

• Departure times: 9:00AM and 2:00PM
• Duration:  4 hours (approx.)
• Check-in time: Please check in 60 minutes before the departure time. (Important!)
• Check-in and departure location:  Check in and depart right from Capt. Hook's Dive Key West located @ 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL.  Just come in and check in with our staff and they will get you the equipment you need and onboard your dive boat.

• If you use your own equipment, we will store it and make sure it is onboard waiting for you when you arrive.
• Water & ice in a cooler onboard.
• Free parking at the shop.

• We have lobster gear for sale at our shop. We do not rent lobster gear.
• A guide can be arranged depending on availability. See Extras and add Private Divemaster for you or your group.
  
• Complete scuba rental gear packages available to rent.
• Rent what you need under Extras as you book your trip.
• If you want a in-water divemaster to assist you specifically with lobstering, you should select the private divemaster in the Extras during your booking process.


• Gratuities (optional)

What To Bring

• Confirmation Email
• Your preferred Lobster Gear (for sale in our dive shop)
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sunscreen (Reef-Safe)
• Sunglasses
• You may bring your own scuba equipment.
  

Notes

• It is always a good idea to stop in to see us @ Capt. Hook's Dive Key West 1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL.  We love to see our adventurers before the event so we can get to know you, make friends and provide you with any detailed information about your activity.
• We have a full service dive center with rental gear that can accommodate any size.
  
• As with any activity that requires Mother Nature to cooperate, this activity may be cancelled due to wind, weather, visibility and sea conditions in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability), receive full refund, store credit or receive credit for a future event/dive trip.
• This activity needs a minimum of at least 5 divers. If the minimum is not met, the activity may be cancelled, in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability), receive full refund, store credit or receive credit for a future event/dive trip.
• Guests cannot participate if under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or have any existing medical conditions that put them or others at risk.

Please note: In the interest of your safety, please be aware of the following requirements.

• If it has been more than one year since your last scuba dive, you will be required to dive your first dive accompanied by one of our complementary dive guide.
• If it has been over 2 years since your last scuba dive, you will be required to take a Scuba Refresher course or Scuba Tune-Up.

Advance Purchase Recommended

Upon booking, you will receive your receipt in a email confirmation.  We recommend booking in advance to ensure your space on the boat.

Booking Confirmation Info

Bring your email confirmation with you on the day of your activity, if you have booked in advance.