With international travel off the menu for the foreseeable future, it’s time to start looking for a world-class adventure closer to home. And for that, you really can’t beat learning to dive in The Florida Keys. In just three days, you can be certified by the world’s best instructors and ready to come face-to-face with hundreds of different species on the only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S. Add a 2,900-square-nautical-mile protected marine sanctuary along with dozens of professional dive operations, and you might start to feel like you’ve discovered an entirely new world. Below, you’ll find some of the best outfits in the region; just be sure to book with plenty of foresight and abide all local travel advisories — we know you’re itching to get back out there, but doing so safely will ensure you’re checking out dive sites for years to come. | 
