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.

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 dive shop, with a full range of services and gear. LItte Deeper dive charter right…read moreoutside the door. Blue Heron Bridge shore diving nearby.... what more could you ask for? Staff is friendly, and will help you with anything you need. Highly recommended!

Stop here after your dive at Phil Foster Park to use the courtesy rinse barrels to rinse your gear…read more Plus clean public washrooms. If you need rental gear (Scuba or snorkel) they have it and you can buy anything gear wise you may have forgotten. Pick up their waterproof map of the snorkel trail. Makes a great souvenir after the dive, plus it will help you identify some of the local underwater critters. Helpful info from the guys behind the counter regarding the dive trail.

Very accommodating and helpful crew all around and superb Florida diving! I opted for the private…read moreguided tour and I highly recommend it - Anne was a very knowledgeable and experienced guide. She pointed out many memorable things that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. To put it simply it was an enjoyable and comfortable experience. I will be back again for future dives!

made an appointment with Emerald scuba and before I was to arrive on my trip, they were bought out…read moreby Jupiter scuba. When I went to the dock to meet the boat, nobody arrived no phone call nothing and I want to calling them up and they told me that they were cancelled all their trips for the next. Weeks. They asked me if I wanted to reschedule. I told him that I lived in California and I flew all the way out to dive with them and it was unable to, but I was going to maybe make plans to go next year and when I sent them the dates for next year got no response nothing. I then sent them a text message saying that since you were ignoring my text that I would like a refund and again nothing.

I celebrated my birthday scuba diving with the Calypso crew and sharks, and the experience was…read moreunforgettable. The crew was outstanding--patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. Originally, we had booked through Emerald Charters, but they canceled just 12 hours before our flight from CT. This was the second time they canceled a dive on such short notice--the first time in 2023 forced us to cancel our entire trip. We nearly had to do the same this year, but thankfully Calypso stepped in with less than a day's notice and made it happen. I usually get anxious before a dive, but the Calypso team created such a welcoming, professional, and relaxed atmosphere that I felt completely at ease. Instead of stress, I enjoyed every minute of the dive. I couldn't be happier with how it all worked out, and I'm grateful to the Calypso crew for turning what could have been another canceled trip into an incredible birthday memory.

Calypso Dive Charters was AMAZING!! Their staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and very…read moreexperienced! It was truly a dive of a lifetime!

I highly recommend I love going on Walkers Dive Charters…read morecompare to the other characters. Walkers is a big clean boat . The crew are very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. they want you to have a great time and experience. Captain makes sure his boat is ready to go.(no halfass) My number #1 Charter for diving

We've dove with Walker's two years in a row. 4 dives for me this year and 7 for my husband. Jen…read moreis a fantastic dive master! Mike & Christina are also very good. If you need extra overview, be sure you hire someone as a guide. They watch out but that isn't their primary thing. They charter. They aren't checking on your air consumption, being sure you have a buddy, etc. We saw some amazing sites! The Goliath Groupers were AMAZING!

If you're looking for an unforgettable dive experience, Salty Divers absolutely delivers…read more From the moment we arrived, the team set the tone. Scott got us fully geared up and made the whole process feel easy and stress-free--super friendly and clearly knows his stuff. Anne was incredibly knowledgeable and professional, taking the time to make sure everyone felt confident and prepared. And Annie brought such a calm, welcoming energy that instantly put everyone at ease. Now the dive itself... unreal. We saw lemon sharks, bull sharks, massive Goliath groupers, and even a tiger shark. It was one of those dives you replay in your head all day because you can't believe how incredible it was. Everything felt safe, organized, and genuinely fun. The crew clearly loves what they do, and it shows in every detail. Hands down, one of the best ways to spend a Tuesday. Can't wait to go back.

I have no idea where to start.... ill start with absolutely AMAZING!!!! Got to scratch this off my…read morebucket list and I put it right back on because I am definitely going back. Captain was a great guy and even met me out in the parking lot to make sure I knew where his boat was. Ana and the girls made everything so calm and fun. They made sure we understood all the instructions and got us all excited for the dive. I felt absolutely comfortable and safe in the water making my experience even better than what I expected. I recommend Salty Divers to anyone looking to have a wonderful time in the water, I promise you will have a GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Kirk's Dive & Surf is literally the best place to get some scuba time in!!! Here's what was…read moreimportant to me and why I think Kirk is the best: 1) I wanted to do scuba diving with my kids for their 13th birthday & Kirk gave me so much info and was so helpful with educating me on how we could do it & what our limitations would be. 2) We did not have to take multiple classes or have any certifications. All we had to do was download an app on our phones and answer some questions & watch some videos to educate us on the basics of scuba diving. Super simple & fun. 3) Kirk gave us an address to meet them at we showed up and he went through the details and what we were going to be doing & how the equipment worked. 4) Kirk has a presence about him that is calming and his charismatic ways of breaking down fears and anxiousness about scuba diving make it clear we chose the right place. 5) Kirk did not disappoint! We saw a shipwreck with coral, tons of fish and lobsters! We also saw 3 HUGE ORANGE STARFISH. We saw a puffer fish, really cool jellyfish & literally tons of different kinds of fish too. 6) This is an adventure that has blown our minds. We each were in awe of what we all saw & experienced. I truly think choosing Kirk's Dive & Surf was the best choice & we will be seeing more of Kirk. 7) Kirk's shop is in downtown Jensen right next to Mulligans (a great restaurant for the family). Stop by and see him and let him know Adam Portzel referred you!

Incredible shop. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to dive or rent gear. Friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and willing to work with you to learn what you're looking for.

This is a pretty little park. There was ample parking on a Wednesday morning at 8.30am when I…read morearrived. I love that the parking is free. I can only imagine what this park is like on the weekends. There are boat launches and paid boat parking on one side and free car parking and a little cute beach that is good for snorkeling and scuba on the other side (under the bridge). I also loved that there was also a lifeguard on duty starting at 9am. There are outdoor showers and a public restroom but I didn't use them.

love snorkeling here. It's beautiful. It's so peaceful. I love it! Standish are massiveread more