Below the surface.
Greater Fort Lauderdale is not only home to 23 miles of golden sand beaches but also to an array of dive sites and marine life. From Deerfield Beach in the north to Hallandale Beach in the south, a unique natural three-tiered reef system begins in 20 feet of water just 100 yards from shore at its closest point. And more than 75 artificial reefs have been placed on the ocean's floor over the past 20 years as magnets for fish and reef life.
Beginning in depths of 30 feet, there are more than 100 dive sites with permanent mooring buoys to reduce anchor damage. Click here for dive sites. Greater Fort Lauderdale was named Top Ten World's Best Wreck Diving, Marine Life and Value Dive Destination by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine. Immerse yourself in our turquoise waters with our Wrecks and Reefs 20-minute video.
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Print PageAMERICAN DREAM DIVE CHARTERS
- 9920 SW 23rd St, Fort Lauderdale, 954-577-0338
- Based in slip D-99, Hyatt Regency Pier 66
AQUA SPORTS INC.
- Fort Lauderdale, 888-223-6568
- An "Elite SCUBA Diving & Rescue Training Institute." Comprised with a highly qualified team of professional instructors offering: SCUBA Diving certification courses for all levels from beginner to professional; CPR, First Aid, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and Oxygen certification courses; and Lifeguard certification courses, and Swim Coach Safety Training certification courses.
BEST BOAT CLUB
- 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-779-3866
- Rent for the day, or join the club and save year-round! Captain your own boat as you navigate South Florida's waterways and see firsthand why it has been dubbed the "Venice of America." Choose from the largest fleet in Broward to Ski! Fish! Dive! or simply relax the day away. Ocean access permitted. Reservations recommended.
DEEP RELIEF DIVE CHARTERS
- 2635 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach, 954-798-6929
- Scuba, snorkel, sightseeing, guided tours, charter boat. Safe, spacious deck area covered with non-skid matting. Complimentary snacks and drinks. Stable in all sea conditions. Free parking.
DIVERS COVE
- 2335 S. University Drive, Davie, 954-473-1220
- An award winning PADI 5 Star full service dive shop offering a full range of scuba classes, all the latest dive gear from such companies as Scubapro, Aqualung, Seaquest and Oceanic, daily dive charters with several of Fort Lauderdale's finest charter boats, factory authorized service and repairs as well as a full line of rental equipment. Family owned shop committed to customer service. Open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
DIVERS DIRECT
- 180 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, 954-926-4455
- SCUBA gear retailer with 4 locations throughout South Florida, open 24 hours at DiversDirect.com. The Fort Lauderdale scuba diving shop serves as the flagship store, to the mail order business, and the corporate offices. Conveniently located next door to Outdoor World in Sportsman's Park on I-95 at Griffin Road. If you are looking for flexible and private certification, air and Nitrox tank fills, scuba gear, beach dive, or anything else to have an awesome time in the water you must visit Divers Direct today! Visit http://es.diversdirect.com/ to view in Espanol.
DIXIE DIVERS OF DEERFIELD BEACH
- 455 South Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, 954-420-0009
LAUDERDALE DIVER
- 1334 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-2822
- Great selection of gear at great prices. Friendly, experienced staff. Padi 5 Star facility with new classroom facility. English and Spanish speaking instructors who have certified many children and adults. Resortwear for men and women, Costa Del Mar sunglasses, Sunsets swimwear.
PARROT ISLAND SCUBA ADVENTURES
- 2629 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, 954-942-7333
POMPANO DIVE CENTER
- 101 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, 954-788-0208
- Your Local One Stop Dive Shop. Centrally located in the Sands Harbor Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, Pompano Dive Center proudly offers an unparalleled inventory selection including the full SCUBAPRO line; daily two-tank dive charters only steps from our front door to our dock; internationally recognized PADI Five-Star instruction; Air and Nitrox fills; boundless travel opportunities and a top-of-the-line Repair/Service Tech Center. Their professionally trained staff is knowledgeable and available to help you plan all your equipment purchases and your next adventure. Stop in – Experience, Enjoy and Explore Pompano diving at its best!
PRIVATE SCUBA LESSONS.COM
- 629 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, 954-925-7337
- Master Scuba Instructor providing scuba lessons for the curious, timid and adventure seeker. Florida native invites you to dive and fulfill your dreams and wishes. No experience necessary. Minimum age 8 years old and no maximum age limit. Call now to make your appointment for fun. Guarantee a good time or your money back. Free photos of your adventure when you buy the premium packages.
PRO DIVE
- 429 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-776-3483
- One of South Florida’s – and the world’s – most respected dive centers, Pro Dive offers daily scuba diving and snorkeling charters aboard its custom 60’ dive boat, the Pro Diver II; a complete retail dive shop featuring Aqua Lung, Aquatic Atomics, O.ME.R. free diving gear; and scuba training for divers of every level, from beginner to career professional. Check website for departure times.
SCUBA SCHOOL AND DIVE CENTER; THE
- 3331 East Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-6344
SEA EXPERIENCE SCUBA DIVING, GLASSBOTTOM & SNORKEL ADVENTURES
- 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6000
- Glass bottom, snorkel and scuba diving trips. Try the Discover Scuba Diving, a 4 hour class and go scuba diving the same day. Visit the underwater beauty of natural reefs. View through the glass bottom or get up close and personal snorkeling with the tropical fish. An experienced staff helps beginners and seasoned snorkelers in every aspect of their tour. Great family fun and an educational eco-tour. Two trips daily (three trips during peak times), seven days a week; also offering private charters. Two tank scuba trips also offered daily.
SOUTH FLORIDA DIVING HEADQUARTERS
- 2621 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, 954-783-2299
- Daily snorkeling, diving & glass bottom trips, guiding you to 23 miles of coral reefs and over 30 ship wrecks! Dive, snorkel or watch through the glass bottom on some of the same boats. Try the “Dive Today” program: take a shallow water experience using the innovative “Mini Breather,” no experience needed. Offering 1, 2 & 3 tank dive trips. Snorkelers explore 2 locations: a shallow reef, where you’ll see nurse sharks, and an old shipwreck that sank in 1900. View trip schedules and book online.
US 1 SCUBA
- 15 N. Federal Hwy (US1), Pompano Beach, 954-946-6055
- Stop by our full service SCUBA CENTER. Serving Greater Ft.Lauderdale divers since 1985. Sales, service, trips.
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