Amazing ride out with Captain Fred and his first mate Henry the Beagle! Our family of 6 had such a…read moreblast on the boat ride, snorkeling around the ruins, jumping off the ruins, swimming in the Caribbean colored blue water to the beach, searching for mini conch shells and tortoises on the island, and swimming back to the boat and not wanting to leave! Captain Fred grilled us delicious cheeseburgers off the side of his boat while we swam...to the jealousy of the other boats who smelled the grilled deliciousness! He also kept a cooler of drinks for us too. Best part? Captain Fred was so laid back and wasn't on any exact timeframe! Truly a choose your own adventure...we were able to spend more time swimming or snorkeling or exploring the beach. This was a great 4 hour adventure without worrying about a timeline. This trip was the highlight of our FL trip!

Beginner friendly!!! I had never done anything other than snorkeling and captain Fred walked me…read morethrough the whole thing. He made sure I didn't wander off too far from the rest of the group! Captain Fred and his deck hand Henry the beagle made sure we had a great time with no real time crunch. If I'm back in the area I will for sure be going again!

I have visited other dive shops in the area and none compare to the awesome customer service at…read moreDive Florida. I was greeted and acknowledge the moment I walked in the door the first time. Now, I feel like family. I got my SCUBA certification last August and so glad I did. The last dive I went on was magical! Troy does a wonderful job with product knowledge and instruction. He is great to talk to especially if you a new diver. I would highly recommended Dive Florida!! Don't bother with the other dudes!

Fantastic dive shop! The owner and staff actually spent time talking to me and my husband, making…read moreus feel comfortable about learning to dive (I had a lot of anxiety about diving). Steve is a wonderful instructor and was so patient with me during my MANY panic episodes. I cannot say enough good things about this shop. It's such a fun community and they hooked us up with other divers in the area.

Great place to get quality equipment and advice for great people. Oh yeah, the prices are great to.read more

Outstanding operation. The instructors were very good indeed. Very knowledgeable and went above and…read morebeyond. Everyone was more than helpful. Alex, Randy, Dave and Moses. Thanks for a great experience. Will see you all soon.

Truly the best day of our vacation!! The BBQ was fantastic and the conversation with Captain Bruce…read morewas even better. We felt as if we were family the whole trip and we already want to schedule another day with Captain Bruce. Highly highly recommend!

Unwind Charters is a custom unique experience. Bruce is a one of a kind captain. Wish there were…read moremore men like him in the world. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and experienced on the water. Our family of 6 had a blast snorkeling and searching for sand dollars! Thank you for the everything especially the BBQ!

My boyfriend and I would come back all the way from AZ just to dive with Ally V. again! She's…read moreincredibly kind and patient, and made our fossil hunt dive super fun. She's so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and elevated our dive experience above and beyond.

Fantastic full service scuba shop and I mean full service (lessons, gear, trips, community, etc.)…read moreand the most knowledgeable diver I have ever met, yes that's you Greg , so fortunate to have found Florida Underwater Sports.

While visiting my brother and his family in Tampa I decided to try this dive shop for giggles since…read morehaven't been in forever and last times in Cairns (Great Barrier) and Maui (North Shore) were so choppy it was short and not visually that fun... muddy shark infested water... uhh nope. So stopped by here with their convenient and extensive choices for timing and duration of excursions .. if you just want to be out on the water to feel the breeze and not do much... totally worth the fees to have a boat for a day and have a meal and just chill swim and fish. Oh yeah... another thing I loved being able to go around saying "go get your ticket to BELOW ME (boat name)!" That humor is totally the vibe of the instructor and owner Joe and his hilarious wife Stephanie. They are so cute as they banter and give each other total grief and giggles... such entertainment!!! Love them! #CouplesGoals P.S. Checkout the Mexican place next door. Super convenient place for closing out the day.

The quality of people really shines when they willingly step up to help others. Joe and the group…read morefrom Gaspar's were returning from a trip when they saw our pontoon having engine trouble. Without hesitation, they tossed a line and expertly towed us back - right into our lift at our dock! This isn't a review of a dive trip; it's a review about good folks doing good for others. These are the kind of people we all should seek out for professional services.

Captain Pappy is awesome. He was very personable and was great with the kids.... Even letting them…read moredrive. We found dozens of sand dollars. When he told me we had a 100% chance of finding sand dollars he wasn't kidding! Going on a tour with him was the highlight of our vacation and we can't wait to see him again next year!

I can't say enough good things about this dive shop, especially Mr. Robert and Mr. Mike. When I…read morefirst came in, I was scared of diving and honestly unsure if I was cut out for it. Between learning all the material and getting comfortable in the water, everything felt overwhelming. Mr. Robert took the time to teach us the dive tables and answered every question I had. He was incredibly patient when I needed extra time to understand how to use them, explaining things without making me feel rushed or embarrassed for asking. His patience made a huge difference while I was learning something completely new. On our pool training day, Mr. Mike helped me calm that voice inside my head that kept telling me, "I can't do this." His patience and reassurance helped me settle my nerves and start believing in myself. He was truly great, and that moment meant more to me than he probably realizes. Together, these gentlemen helped me build confidence and discover a love for diving that I didn't know I had. There truly aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am to both of them. For anyone looking for a place to learn to dive, don't think twice about choosing this shop. Coming from someone who started out scared and full of doubts, they made me feel like I was in the safest hands in the world. I couldn't recommend them more !

Rob is awesome! My dad and I felt super prepared after getting our basic certification with him…read more Not just through and through class we really learned.

Expected a smooth experience and was highly disappointed. The point is rocky! Great views and lots…read moreof shells. Don't miss the point!

Found lots of great shells during our week stay here! Also got to enjoy the sunset and early…read moremorning beach runs. We stayed on Point of Rocks road, so it was a quick walk to the beach.

Went out with Blue Water Explorers recently with a dive group I belong to. They don't go out very…read morefar, and the shelf off of Bradenton is a pretty shallow grade, so you don't get deep water with this boat (at least we didn't on this trip)! And in the Gulf, the deeper you go, the better the viz typically. First dive max depth was 46 feet, viz was not great.. maybe 6 to 8 feet if I am generous... and there weren't many critters on the ledge, hunted or fished out or so it looked. Second dive... max depth of 40 feet. Skyway stuff bridge rubble. More critters, and did find one nice scorpion fish. Mostly smaller fish, and lots of baitfish in the area too. Viz was surprisingly better.. maybe 12 foot. The boat captain cut the dive short at 40 minutes... banging a weight on the ladder to bring us up. Used the weather as the reason, even though it was even better than when we started the dive. Guess she wanted to get home. DM was great, very friendly and helpful. Boat was pretty crowded... and kind of expensive (in my opinion) for this type of diving. They don't give a discount if you bring your own tanks either. They provided AIR, not Nitrox... which for those depths is fine... but again, for what they charge... I was surprised. I might go out with them again... but probably not. There are other boats closer, that are cheaper... and get you out to clearer water.

The owner/operator of this company, Bob Eskew is an amazing captain and guide. We went out with…read moreBlue Water Explorers to see the manatees in Crystal River and he made the cold weather bearable. We've been on several dive charters and have rarely received the level of social interaction and helpfulness that was offered by Bob. As an example, our hands were so cold that we were having difficulty setting up our diving gear. Rather than just sit and watch he stepped in and helped us set up so we could get going sooner. He also brought flashlights for us without looking for any kind of compensation. Can't wait to try one of his Gulf dives!