This was a great excursion and better than the beach. It was like swimming in a fish tank! Plus…read moreDylan and Luis made sure safety was a priority. They kept us safe and made sure we saw some really cool fish.

We took the first boat out this morning. We provide this rating based off the information on…read morewebsite and details prior to booking, viewing glass (one companion did not snorkel), was advised to get to shop to share my concerns; however, one of my companions was in a rush to leave so I'm sharing here, and level of confidence if we needed help in the water. We beginners had expectations based on what was presented and these expectations weren't met; such as correct arrival time and its purpose (we could have arrived at 10:00), wearing a swim cap, sunscreen to wear to protect the reefs, when to take Dramamine. After inquiring about it when we were out on the water. First mate John discussed the timing of when to use Dramamine (night before and an hour or hour and a half before getting on boat) and that there is not any on the the boat and it would not be effective. Dramime instructions should be just as clear as the waiver that if you take this risk no one is responsible for the outcome and it extends to your heirs. He further stated I would need to go to "the shop" to pick up the Dramamine that was purchased while booking in addition to speaking to them about detailed preparation instructions. We did appreciate the Captain saying that he would provide something to smell and suggested focusing on a particular thing if motion sickness occurs. I did not get the vibe that first mate John was prepared or willing to go in the water to rescue if he had to. I did not stay in water long, I could not relax as I had a hard time with blowing air out, and inhaling salt water. I attempted twice and exhausted myself. In those brief moments I saw grey or silver fish, nothing as beautiful as when I was in the ocean years ago (pollution sure has damaged this ecosystem) . My two other companions stayed out for a little bit and did not see a variety of fish, or any other marine life that wows. The two viewing squares were not clear like glass. A disappointment for our companion that did not snorkel. Captain was clear on his instructions and expectations! When we ended the the Captain mentioned buying things to protect the reefs; I want to reiterate I do not recall this being communicated prior to booking. My hope is that beginners see this and are more informed than we were and that those responsible for updating instructions would include these tips.

You're in Florida and surrounded by gorgeous blue water but you want to see what's beneath...what…read moredo you? You book on American Dream Dive Charters! (If you're certified!) Only being recently certified, I want to get under the water whenever I can to learn, see, and enjoy so it was a no brainer when I saw a trip to Hog Heaven! The boat is great and accommodated I'd say about 20 divers with plenty of places to stow your gear. The crew are second to none. Seas were a little "sporty" but the captain expertly navigated the waters and tried to keep divers cookies from getting tossed! The dive masters are impressive as well! Arriving to the wreck, one jumped in, secured the buoy, and came to give us a report in what seemed like a flash! They were also super supportive even for a new diver like myself who might goof up here and there. Second dive was a reef called the Caves. When it was over and we surfaced, the boat swiftly came to recover us with the greatest care! You want to dive South Florida, give them a call! You won't be disappointed.

I recently dived with this charter and found the crew to be friendly, competent, and efficient in…read moregetting us to and from the dive site. Unfortunately, several operational policies and equipment limitations made the overall experience less than ideal. Despite being fully trained, equipped, certified, and accustomed to solo diving with redundant gear, I was told solo diving is not allowed due to "insurance." This was disappointing, particularly since literally every other South Florida operator I dived with on this same trip had no issue with certified solo divers. Being forced into an instabuddy situation can actually increase risk if the assigned buddy lacks experience or compatibility. No dive guide is provided, which makes the restriction even more arbitrary. Limited Tank Options. Aluminum 80s are offered. No steel tanks and no Nitrox. On deeper sites (60-100 ft), this significantly limits bottom time compared to charters that offer enriched air or higher‑capacity cylinders. The boat uses plastic tank arms to secure the tanks. When I asked for a bungee, I was told it wasn't necessary for tanks without gear on them. During the ride back, an empty tank broke free and rolled across the deck. This is a preventable safety hazard and shouldn't happen on a professional dive boat. There is no bow‑to‑stern tagline, which makes moving alongside the boat in heavy surface current unnecessarily difficult and requires heavy kicking at the end of the dive to avoid missing the stern line. The stern tagline is tied off several feet away from the "fins-off" ladder, forcing divers to remove their fins while holding the ladder with one hand. In rough seas, this is an awkward, difficult and potentially unsafe process. For drift dives, I prefer to do a negative entry and use my own clutch reel which easily unwinds as I jump in and drop to the bottom. Instead, I was told I must splash first, then surface, and wait for the crew to throw the reel to me, even though I made it clear this was not my preferred diving style. This removes control from the diver and isn't consistent with how many experienced charters safely conduct drift dives. The crew themselves were great, but several policies and equipment choices feel unnecessarily restrictive or unsafe, especially compared to other South Florida operators.

I have been going here for 5 years now since I Moved to the area…read more These guys are Awesome! It is nice to see a dive shop run by divers. Always helpful. We dive a few times a week, and are in there all the time for refills. They steer you in the right direction. It is not about the sale, but what works best for the individual diver. Amazing for a shop that outfits yachts! They always make the little guys like us feel at home. Would never go anywhere else.

I wish I could give Brownie's 10 stars!! They had the wrist strap replacement for my computer,…read morehelped me find new dive booties, and then were able to service my BCD and regs super quick! I liked my service so much that I turned around and bought a new wetsuit and hood for my overseas trip in October. They were amazing!!!

Todd is the best. He works with you and you're schedule. You'd be hard pressed to find a more…read moreknowledgeable and experienced teach. I would recommend him to everyone!!!!!!

From the owner: Diving can lead to adventures in exotic tropical locales and an exciting lifetime profession…read moreanywhere in the world. Choosing Aquaman Diving means you’re only satisfied with the very best in NAUI Instruction. NAUI has the highest training standards in the diving industry and NAUI divers enjoy a worldwide reputation for being accomplished underwater explorers where each breath turns a new page in a journey into the unknown.

Fantastic place to get Dive Certified! Everyone is so helpful and the second you walk in someone…read moreis there to greet you and answer any questions about classes or equipment. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Got my diver certification here April 2019 with my brother and they made it has easy as possible and was able to get it in a week between online studying, pool time and 4 dives following PADI guidelines. Rob Davis was our instructor and I HIGHLY recommend him! He was awesome, knowledgeable, experienced, and makes you feel very safe in the water. We were on a bit of a time constraint to get certified and Rob worked with us to get it done as quickly and efficiently as possible. It was a great experience and I would recommend people of all ages to get certified here at Lauderdale Diver.

Jorge A. took my husband out for two days of diving and four great dives via the Goliath. Jorge is…read morean excellent dive guide, did a thorough job explaining what to expect & made sure to point out all the neat things. He was also adept at making sure to document me, documenting our adventures!

Last year I wanted to get my two daughters (13 and 12 years old) certified to dive. I tried to make…read morearrangements with several of the local dive shops but I just couldn't get it to work with our schedule. This Summer, I tried a different route, searching for a private instructor. Thanks to the great reviews on Yelp, I found Michelle. I had been in search of a patient, compassionate and thorough instructor that my daughters and I would feel comfortable with in and out of the water. It was a perfect match! Michelle not only certified my daughters but gave me a much needed "refresher" so that I felt comfortable getting back into the water. She patiently answered all of our questions, guided us through the online PADI course, and arranged for all of the dives (including gear) necessary for my daughters to get their certification. She went above and beyond to make arrangements that worked for our schedule. Michelle even drove to Miami so that we could do our pool dive at our home! She also arranged for her husband, Rick, to join us on our first dive at Tigertail Recreational Center. We had the best experience with Michelle and Rick, they are both top notch instructors. Thanks to them, my husband and I can now share our love of diving with our daughters!

Michelle is a terrific instructor... very experienced, super knowledgeable and extremely patient…read morewhich is probably most important if you have a fear of the water. No matter your comfort level with the ocean, I'd highly recommend starting your journey into the sea with her as your SCUBA instructor!

Located at the far end of Sportsman's Park and visited today to find a pair of inexpensive diver's…read morebooties. They have a large assortment of booties by two companies - Tusa and Evo. The low cut Evo booties are cheap at $34.99 but the Tusa are pricey. Ordering online is the same price with free shipping with the purchase of two pairs. Actually was impressed by the quantity of angler products in the semi-spacious store. The two employees were available for questions upon entry.

One star. Absolute worst customer service experience I've had with an online retailer.I ordered a…read moreproduct from Divers Direct at the beginning of October. The package was lost in the mail. I called and opened a claim on October 7th. Divers Direct never submitted the required documents to UPS. UPS eventually marked the package as lost, and now Divers Direct is refusing to refund me.When I asked to speak to a manager, I got Rachel. She was extremely rude from the start. She told me she had "nothing to say" to me and that I would only get my money back when UPS reimburses them. According to her, I have to wait until Divers Direct gets their money before I can get mine. That's not how this works when they failed to submit the paperwork in the first place.I asked to speak to someone above her about the way she was speaking to me. She flat-out said no one would get back to me. Completely dismissive and unprofessional.I did everything right on my end. They dropped the ball on the claim, then treated me like the problem when I followed up. Do not order from Divers Direct if there's any chance you'll need customer service. You'll just get stuck and spoken to like garbage.

i thought i lost my tennis bracelet on a dive charter 3 years ago. turns out i left it at this shop…read morewhile trying on a wetsuit i didn't end up purchasing. i went back on saturday to replace dive equipment and they remembered my name when checking out and asked if i left a bracelet behind!!!!! i can't believe they still had it. thanks for your honesty and customer service!!! much appreciated!

These guys are absolutely hands down THE BEST dive shop in south Florida. I had a specific dive…read morewatch made by aqua lung that I broke trying to replace the battery (tiny little very specific screws rusted and broke, don't buy aqualung dive watches). aqualung directly was useless and literally refused to help without going through a "dealer". divers direct with their *3* big locations REFUSED to help me as did every other dive shop in the area. The owner at Underseas Sports said he would take it to his aqualung rep for me. it took some time but he had his aqualung rep actually find the last of these watches around and got the screws for me. He then brought the watch to the dive watch doctor who fixed the watch with the screws he sourced then mailed it back to me. They saved a $500 dive watch that the manufacturer refused to support. I cannot thank the team at underseas sports enough. If I could give them 6 stars, I would.