Our 12 year old did the introductory Scuba class in the pool on site at Squalo. Instructor Paulina…read morewas extremely knowledgeable and encouraging as our daughter was learning new scuba skills. we had a great overall experience.

Had a great time this morning, here in Miami going out on a dive with Squalo diver! I recommend!read more

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.

American Dream Dive Charters is one of the best scuba diving charter experiences I've had in Fort…read moreLauderdale, FL. If you're looking for a safe, professional, and genuinely fun dive charter operating out of Ft. Lauderdale, this is the crew to book with. The crew is outstanding -- knowledgeable, organized, and clearly passionate about diving. Their briefings are thorough and easy to follow, and they do a great job making divers of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident. The atmosphere on the boat is always relaxed, welcoming, and upbeat. The diving has been consistently excellent. Every trip I've done with American Dream Dive Charters has been well planned, smoothly run, and full of memorable underwater experiences. The crew works hard to put divers on great sites while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service. I highly recommend American Dream Dive Charters to anyone looking to dive in Fort Lauderdale. I always look forward to getting back on their boat.

C squared is the best! I had a fantastic experience this week in their open water course! Cassie is…read moreso knowledgeable and experienced, I felt like I was in great hands! She made the learning experience fun and made sure we knew the skills to make for an enjoyable and safe dive. I couldn't say enough great things about this company- I will recommend it to everyone!

These guys are amazing!! If you've ever wanted to get certified this is the place to go. Chris and…read moreCassie are so professional and patient and safety is always their #1 priority. I will definitely be going back for future certifications!!

Great experience with a snorkel excursion trip with my wife. Easy to book by calling or using the…read morewebsite. Dock location was easy to find, and you can pay for parking using an app at a nearby location. There are restrooms at nearby businesses to change, which the crew will point out. Those bathrooms were okay, but not well maintained and not connected to this business. They also DBA as Tarpoon Lagoon Diving Center. You need to bring the main things, gear or rent, food, drink, sunscreen, tip for crew. Crew was extremely great and knowledgeable. Nice boat and well equipped to take out for snorkeling, felt like the middle of nowhere, but once in the water you could see a lot underneath. It is not great for those who stay on top because you look down from 13-15' of water so things are down a bit and you will have to dive to get a closer look. Crew let us stay out the whole time even though most of the other passengers gave up after a brief swim. I went on a different trip into Biscayne National Park where the water was 3-8' and I saw much more. I felt like the bottom of the water at this location was too deep to enjoy as much and was disturbed with less life. Overall a GOOD trip with experienced crew and a great time.

I had a great trip thank you for having me! Beautiful day to dive Rainbow and Neptune Reef…read more C. Burgess

Had a great time! The crew was fun and engaged with all the guests. Captain Joe and Divemaster West…read morewere very direct and friendly. Great first time snorkeling!

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.

Terrific experience. Our dive master Leo was super supportive and patient with a member of our…read moregroup who was feeling uncertain, and at the same time made absolutely sure that not only were we totally safe and supported, but we had a spectacular experience.

This place has really gone down hill quick. I was certified through them at the south beach shop…read morewhich was a wonderful experience, the dive guides were so helpful and supportive. The last two dive trips that we have done with them were great and we had a wonderful time. I have done approximately 20 dives with this company. However, this last time the guides were so disconnected. Michael and Dololly in the shop were so helpful but as soon as we got on the boat we were basically on our own. The only person that was even remotely helpful was Marco, who we had dove with before. He seemed to be the only guide that knew how to man the boat. Riley was absolutely clueless and rude. She was the guide that stayed on the boat to help us on/off the boat and while my mother was trying to get back on, she let go of her without warning leading to her falling and gashing open her leg. When I asked my mom what happened to her leg Riley snidely commented well she fell on the boat. Then while she was helping me get on the boat she grabbed my air gauge causing me to almost fall as well. One of the guides, didn't catch his name, was drinking alcohol on the boat before and after the dive while certifying a 10 year old boy. I don't understand how this is allowed. Furthermore, our guide left us in the middle of the dive. He eventually showed up but did not seem able to navigate under water as the previous guides had. Which was very nerve wracking considering the currents we were moving into. He also did not help with getting on and off of the boat for the dives. He was very disengaged with our group and did not seem to want to even be a guide. Overall, a bad experience sadly as we have enjoyed our previous trips with them. It seems their guides have become much less knowledgeable and supportive than they used to be. Most dive guides are personable and want to share their dive knowledge, however this group seems to be more about just getting it done.

Super easy rental for the day. Just wanted to shore dive and the gave me the exact load out I…read moreneeded. Super friendly owner and staff!

Gold Coast Scuba is located near Anglin's Pier Reef, the best remaining shore-accessible reef off…read moreFt. Lauderdale. New owner Sam El Kik has reorganized the place and put down no-slip flooring. He also has safer dive buoys than the treacherous fiberglass rod models. Sam is extremely friendly and helpful, and is dedicated to top-quality gear and environmental protection. If you're a diver or snorkeler in Broward County, be sure to stop by!

I called and spoke to the owner Tomas, who agreed while on my one week vacation, he would be able…read moreto complete the open water dives and pool dive. He had more than ample opportunity, and continuously kept canceling and pushing me off, blaming the weather while other shops were holding lessons. His method of business is day to day with no consideration for others, and no actual scheduling or professionalism. I was able to complete everything with another dive Center, which is actually professional Squalo Divers. (Highly recommend them!!!) And when he discovered I was going to go with Squalo he mentioned he works with them. So not really sure why Squalo was able to get this all completed and not sure why I had to go through the pain and suffering of dealing with this arrogant, angry man. It was not a pleasant experience with H2O, and I do not recommend it. He was nice enough to graciously give me a refund of 1/3 the price I paid- which he basically kept 2/3 for review and pool dive. Sad!! In the end, ended up costing me an additional 400$ due to them not having it together! Save yourself the hassle and money and go with a certified Padi Dive shop.

Amazing dive shop. The prices for Hydro are in line and competitive compared to some other dive…read moreshops. If the owner Tomas is there, you can meet the very cute and friendly borber collie named Max. The fills both air and Nitrox are reasonably priced. 5 stars.

The best diving for scuba and Snuba in south florida. A one of a kind experience that you can't…read morefind anywhere else. The yatch is extremely comfortable and feels so elegant cruising along the waterway. Captain Alex knows the best reef spots and even caught us some Hog Fish! He showed us all the lobster spots too! We'll be back for lobster season We even saw a huge eagle ray, nurse sharks, parrot fish, angel fish, blue tangs, and a loggerhead turtle popping up at the surface!

If I could give ten stars I would!! Captain Alex made us feel so welcome aboard the Atlantis. We…read morehad a simply magical day filled with Snuba/Scuba, visiting various islands, and cruising around seeing the majestic skyline in Miami! My husband had never been diving before and I am certified so the Snuba option was wonderful for his first time, he now wants to get certified too! I absolutely LOVED the fact that we were the only two guests on the boat, it was so peaceful and gave us a chance to bond (away from the kids). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Miami Scuba Diver- whether for cruisin or diving you will not be disappointed! We intend on chartering again with Captain Alex when we come back to Miami to show our friends and family a great time.

My husband and I had a lovely trip on the Sandy'Sea. Gregg is the consumate boater-he has boated…read morefor many years. He handled the large boat with ease and confidence. We cruised throught the waterways at sundown. Then we stopped at a waterside restaurant. Gregg is so friendly that a family at the restaurant popped on the boat for a look, and then chartered it for the following day. I cannot wait to go back for another cruise! Thank you Gregg for a wonderful trip!

We recently bought a charter from Captain Gregg and his beautiful boat Sandy'Sea in Aventura, FL…read more It was the best boat trip I've ever been on in my 57 years! First of all Capt. Gregg is a highly skilled boater with over 40 years of nautical experience under his belt. The boat was fully stocked, clean and well maintained. Gregg knows the waters around South Florida like the back of his hand. The crew was friendly, fun and professional. The music he played was perfect for the occasion. The guided tour of the Inter-coastal, Biscayne Bay, Downtown, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Star Island and more was awesome! If you're considering charting a boat in Miami... Captain Gregg is your man!