I was just getting into free diving and went to check out the shop. Larry was over the top helpful…read more Also, very genuine. He definitely knew what he was talking about and was happy to help. I went in 30 minutes before closing and he never made me feel rushed to get out by closing. In fact, he stayed after for about 30 minutes to get my fins mounted. Chris (new employee at the time) was also very helpful and polite during my time at the store. If you're looking for diving equipment I would recommend this place. Larry earned my business. Overall great experience and great people!! Happy diving - Owen

These guys have always been awesome! From answering questions on social media, to hand picking…read moreitems for my Florida friends to pick up for me to placing an order over the phone when my stubborn Canadian address wont work. Huge thanks to Adam for setting me up with some epic new FLF blades! Cant wait to pop into the store in person and chat all things divng with the team.

I'm sure the excursion was great, except I never got to experience it. I was booked for 3/8 at…read more2:30, excursion would have lasted until about 3:45 pm. I planned my day around this excursion and made it a pool day at my hotel. I left my hotel at 1 pm, got there in about 15 minutes and then drove an hour looking for parking. The sheriff blocked off the parking lot because it was full. Side roads were full. At this point even if I found parking I'm walking over the lagoon bridge. I called the company and Stevie said other guests and the tour guide, Parker, were also experiencing the same issue. Stevie tried her best to help by suggesting someone picking up etc. Still no time because of he excursion was starting in 15 minutes. I requested a refund because I was done at this point. Owner called me back and assured me that I would get a refund. So unless you plan on getting there in the morning to get parking, move on from any excursions at 900 Heron. This review was fair and honest, not slamming the company. However Kaleigh thought it would be cute to email me a nasty email this morning accusing me of being a bully. Photos of the conversations attached. At this point the unprofessional-ism of this company should be considered. Kaleigh, if you were only this respectful and professional as the face you are trying to show publicly privately. You can put whatever spin on this you want, you are the real bully and you can try to make yourself look good and make me look bad. You made this to be what it didn't have to be. As I have said, I am done with you, your poor attempts at damage control, and your company.

Our experience with Live Free Diving was excellent. We had the pleasure of being guided by Keke who…read morewas great! I would definitely recommend them to friends and family. It is also great for people who might not enjoy boats since it is from the shore. Even though it is from the shore you won't miss out on any of the sights. We saw a great Moray Eel which was nice enough to pose for some great pics!!

I had the most personalized dive experience! Captain Alex was extremely knowledgeable and kind. He…read moreand Dive Master Alina took care to make sure everyone had a working dive computer and proper equipment. Alina led is through the water spotting turtles and other creatures we would have missed! Very highly recommend diving with Narcosis

Dove with Narcosis today. Staff was friendly, accommodating and incredibly helpful. Sarah was a…read moregreat guide! Alex did an in-depth (so important) briefing before we even left the dock. Everything was clear. We felt safe and cared for, while also having fun.

One of my pledges this year is to complete more reviews of dive shops & sites. Used this E-Force…read moreScuba Center once before on a previous scuba trip to Riviera Beach, and used them several times on a recent dive trip to Florida last month. Scuba shops are my favorite candy stores and the Force-E store is one of the best brick and mortar dive shops that I've visited! E-Force is a full-service dive shop, doing repairs and other services in addition to selling gear. My dive buddy uses them to refill her scuba tanks. My dive computer ran out of juice during a dive there, so I went to E-Force to see if they had a new battery and get them to install the battery. They didn't charge me a repair fee to install the new battery, just the cost of the battery- how cool! Several other notable items- I converted from a vest style buoyancy control device (BCD) to a backplate & wing (BPW) setup 4 years ago during COVID. BPW isn't as common in dive shops. Most of them will have just a few accessories or packages. E-Force had a 12 foot wall display of different backplates, wings, accessories, and packages! Underwater photography is another niche market where you don't find much in brick and mortar dive shops. E-Force had a front and back rack with UW photo items. I had to pick up a few things. Lastly they also sell scuba tanks, both aluminum and steel, and accessories. I knew things were getting dangerous when I visited the store 3 times in a two day visit and spent over $300! Like I said, a diver's candy store! Definitely recommend and will repeat when my dive trips bring me back to Riviera Beach!

Gear serviced and checked. Fantastic detail and care. Looking forward to jumping in and getting…read morereacquainted. Will be scheduling with Mr. Jeff for his bridge dive guidance to kick it up a notch for our shake down dive. Looking forward to this relationship and hope to knock out a course or two.

Excellent operation!!! It is very clear that Jim and his crew are all very passionate about marine…read morelife conservation and ocean conservation, and they run their operation with focus on SAFETY. I have reviewed the negative reviews here, and not one of them was consistent with my experience in Jan 2025...the details provided in those negative reviews show that the reviewers fail to take any blame for their own reckless mistakes, so please don't give them any consideration

Unforgettable experience hanging out with the magnificent Grey Whales in Guerrero Negro Mexico!!read more

Wonderful afternoon on the water with our family on the Hakuna Matata! The captain was very…read moreknowledgeable and provided local knowledge about the homes and sites along the way. Fully stocked bar, good music, and attentive crew. My only feedback for improvement would be getting a PA system for the captain to speak over while giving local information, as it was sometimes difficult to hear the facts and information with a group of 30 people on board.

We decided to go on a harbor cruise with Hakuna Matata to make the most of our time, since we were…read morethere for 24hrs. When we arrived, you check in at a small blue hut. Unfortunately, the initial welcome wasn't great. We weren't really greeted--just asked for our names so we could receive a card to board the boat. The woman helping us continued chatting with her coworker and looking at her phone while assisting us, which felt a bit dismissive. The weather was beautiful and the views around the harbor were fantastic, making for a really relaxing cruise. Jeff, the bartender, was a highlight of the trip. He was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the harbor. He even took a couple of photos for my husband and me, which we really appreciated. Overall, while the check-in experience could definitely be more welcoming and attentive, the cruise itself was enjoyable thanks to the scenery and the great service from Jeff at the bar.

Just got back from a snorkeling trip with these guys. Friendly, informative, and accommodating…read morestaff made this a great morning for my sons and I. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

Friendly staff - great equipment! Would definitely rent here again! Rental location is right on the…read morebeach. In addition to stand up paddle boards, they offer kite surfing lessons and much more! Great spot!

My brother and I dove with Pura Vida Divers last week, and unfortunately it was one of the worst…read moredive experiences I've had -- and I've dove many times all over the world. Before booking, we were very clear that we were relatively new divers and had never done a drift dive. We specifically expressed that we wanted to feel safe and properly supported. We were assured it would be fine, but once we were in the water, the support simply wasn't there. There was very little help with weights at the start. I quickly realized I was underweighted and had to go back and get more, which immediately separated me from the group. From there, things only got worse. I ended up alone on the reef during a drift -- something that should never happen -- and ultimately had to surface solo and wait for the boat by myself. To make matters worse, my surface marker/flag device wouldn't inflate properly, and I had to be picked up alone. At no point did I feel like anyone from the team was proactively ensuring I was safe or accounted for. Afterward, the only response I received was essentially, "Sorry you had a bad experience." That was the extent of the support. The diving itself may be beautiful, but the staff's lack of attentiveness and concern for client safety and experience was deeply disappointing. When newer divers communicate nervousness and inexperience with drift diving, that should be taken seriously -- not brushed aside. This wasn't about conditions or bad luck. It was about a lack of care and leadership. I would not recommend this operation to newer divers, and I left feeling unsettled rather than excited about the dive.

I recently had two terrific dives with Pura Vida. The first was a shallow reef drift dive. The crew…read morewas professional and friendly both on the boat and in the water. Communication was excellent during both the booking process and the trip itself. Everything was well organized and clearly taken care of. The dive itself was exceptional, with loggerhead turtles, goliath groupers, lemon sharks, and bull sharks all making appearances. The next day I booked a guided night dive at Blue Heron Bridge with Ethan. Once again, the communication was top-notch. Ethan was a fantastic guide, expertly taking us to several micro-environments and pointing out an incredible variety of critters--many of which I had never seen before, even though I had visited the bridge a couple of times previously.