Dive Review of Island Ventures/Rock Reef Resort in
The Continental USA/Key Largo, Florida

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Island Ventures/Rock Reef Resort, Nov, 2004, by Andrew Levin, MA, USA . Report 1444.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Rock Reef Resort was a laid-back and comfortable place to stay, a good alternative to standard hotel fare. No food on site, but not a problem in Key Largo. Good value at about $80/night. Island Ventures runs a professional but "no stress" operation as they advertise. They had told me over the phone that there would be free demo equipment to try out on the day I reserved with them, and this was done through an arrangement with Divers Direct in Key Largo. When I pulled up to the boat, I felt like I had been set loose in a toy store. The boat was quite comfortable for 9 divers that day, and Captain Brian did an excellent job picking sites and giving helpful dive briefings. We set up our own equipment and got a hand with tank and BC, which made entrances and exits easy. We dove Molasses Reef, a pretty spot with a good assortment of reef fish. Not particularly challenging for an advanced diver, but fun nevertheless (how could diving in 80 degree water not be fun for a New Englander ?). I was able to try out a new Sealife digital camera on two dives, and a SeaDoo GTI Scooter - which added extra fun and excitement to an already enjoyable dive. Capt. Brian gave us a free hand underwater, and there was no pressure to finish the dive and move on. The morning ended on a high note when someone spotted a Goliath Grouper under a ledge, which must have been at least 6 ft. long and over 500 lbs. And Island Ventures offered all of this at a sizeable discount from their list price as part of the special with Divers Direct. I should also mention that the boat is docked right behind Sundowners and Senor Frijoles restaurants - and the Senor provided a great post-dive spot for beer and dinner. All in all, a very enjoyable and high quality outfit to dive with in Key Largo. I'll sure look Island Ventures up again next time I have the chance.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	51-100 dives
Where else diving	Cape Ann, Catalina Island, Palm Beach, Turks & Caicos, Bahamas, Hawaii, Brazil
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	rainy	Seas	choppy, noCurrents
Water Temp	81-0°F / 27--18°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	40-50 Ft/ 12-15 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	None
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Rinse tank on boat for cameras

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Dive Review of Island Ventures/Rock Reef Resort in The Continental USA/Key Largo, Florida

Island Ventures/Rock Reef Resort, Nov, 2004,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Reporter and Travel

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Island Ventures/Rock Reef Resort in
The Continental USA/Key Largo, Florida