Build a Private Dive Day Around Your Favorite Water Activities
Approximately 6 hours
Up to 6 people
Private boat, tanks, dive guide
Cancellations are nonrefundable. Reschedule up to 14 days before departure; price differences may apply. Refunds are available only if Finz cancels for weather or unsafe sea conditions, or unforeseen mechanical or administrative causes.
The private boat charter is limited to six guests.
If your last dive was two years ago or longer, a refresher course and proof of completion are required. A refresher is encouraged if you have not completed a dive within the past year.
Bring any food and drinks you would like. Water, ice, and a cooler are provided on the boat.
Finz Dive Center
Finz has built something really special here, and it shows in how enthusiastically divers keep coming back. What stands out immediately is the crew, especially Captain Amy and Captain Lauren, who get mentioned over and over for being not just skilled professionals but genuinely fun people to spend a day with on the water. People rave about their energy, knowledge, and personal touches like singing or rapping on the return trip, giving enthusiastic historical tours of Fort Jefferson, and even arranging to clean and dry gear afterward. The new boat, Park Shark, cuts the travel time to Dry Tortugas down to just two hours (versus the old 3-4 hours), and multiple reviewers say this trip beats taking the ferry or seaplane hands down. You get early access to the sites before crowds arrive, which creates those magical "island to ourselves" moments. Beyond the Dry Tortugas expeditions, Finz handles everything from certification dives to lobstering trips and reef diving with the same level of care. Other crew members like Nick, Dan, Mark, Josh, and Kelly also get specific shoutouts for being patient with beginners, accommodating mixed groups of divers and snorkelers, and really tailoring trips to what people want to experience. The operation has loyal customers who've been diving with them since 2016, with one couple noting they've used dive shops all over Florida, the Caribbean, and Hawaii but consider Finz the best they've encountered. Even when they had to cancel a trip due to low enrollment, they classed it up by recommending a competitor to get the customer on the water. It's a genuinely professional outfit where the team's passion for what they do is contagious.
So grateful we were recommended this shop. It was my first time diving away from my home shop in Englewood, FL and I was really nervous about how it would go. I was having some mask issues on a dive the weekend prior which I shared with our guide Josh and he helped me by bringing extra masks and going over some breathing techniques to calm my nerves. The vibes on the boat were so welcoming and comfortable. Captain Amy is goals and literally an inspiration. Big thanks to them both for saving the day and this made our second dive my favorite yet. I think it was the owner who hooked me up with mask at the shop when we got back, which was unexpected and very kind! Thank you Finz!, happy to call you our Key West dive shop
Cassidy Quinn
July 6, 2026
So grateful we were recommended this shop. It was my first time diving away from my home shop in Englewood, FL and I was really nervous about how it would go. I was having some mask issues on a dive the weekend prior which I shared with our guide Josh and he helped me by bringing extra masks and going over some breathing techniques to calm my nerves. The vibes on the boat were so welcoming and comfortable. Captain Amy is goals and literally an inspiration. Big thanks to them both for saving the day and this made our second dive my favorite yet. I think it was the owner who hooked me up with mask at the shop when we got back, which was unexpected and very kind! Thank you Finz!, happy to call you our Key West dive shop
Cassidy Quinn
July 6, 2026