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.
Lobster Mini-Season, July 30-31, Lobster Season, Aug 6-Mar 31:
Visit www.myfwc.com/marine/lobster.htm for details.
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.
AQUATIC VENTURES, INC.
- 5846 Stirling Road, Hollywood, 954-965-7919
- Full-service dive shop. Whether you're looking for instruction, need to buy gear, or want to plan a dive trip. Showing you the best that South Florida diving has to offer.
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
- Experience Fort Lauderdale's and Pompano Beaches' underwater treasures aboard our 45 foot catamaran. The most stable, diver friendly charter in South Florida. Snorkelers and experienced divers welcome.
DIXIE DIVERS OF DEERFIELD BEACH
- 455 South Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, 954-420-0009
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
- A PADI Gold Palm Resort
PRIVATE SCUBA LESSONS.COM
- 614 SW 2 Ave., Ste. 2, Dania Beach, 954-925-7337
- PrivateScubaLessons.com, the premier scuba diving company for SCUBA enthusiasts in Florida. Catering to everyone from the beginner diver through to professional scuba training certification.
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 NETWORK - FT. LAUDERDALE
- 6234 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-491-7793
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 trips. Try their Discover Scuba one-day 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.
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