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Aquatic Ventures

Aquatic Ventures

4.9(43 reviews)
2.3 km

Typing this on my phone is difficult because I'm thrilled about my experience at Aquatic Ventures I…read morejust want to write forever. For 20+ years of living in South Florida, I wanted to get my open water diving certification but every year, life happens. Through friends I found Aquatic Ventures by way of an awesome foundation called Dive4Vets and there began my adventure. Setting up my schedule couldn't have been easier. The staff here are...well, are you old enough to remember Cheers? If you are, it felt like that-as if we've known each other for years. Walking into the shop, there's a great selection of gear but I'm here to learn and learn I did! Classroom and pool day was my first experience trying to breathe underwater which is an odd thing. The following day, we were off to Tigertail Lake not too far away. Note: even though it was close to 90, the water temp was 76! Be prepared. Final dives were again in Tigertail due to uncooperative weather. Through the staffs instruction, I feel confident and comfortable being underwater and they truly care about each individuals progress and success. If you are already certified, check out their gear at great prices. If you're not certified, go! RUN! FLY! To Aquatic Ventures. If you're a disabled vet, give Dive4Vets a look!

I am thankful for the team that helped me get certified. I started off in a 9ft indoor pool with…read moreInstructor Z. He had a lot of patience to work with me due to my disabilities. Z even helped me on my 2nd day of certification in the open water. It was such a nice dive out in the reef. On my 3rd and final day I had Moe and Laura to help me with my final portion of certification. It was a great time as I got to see a turtle and tiny crab that dive. I corkscrew have had a much better experience at this place. Oh I forgot to mention, I drove in from Tampa as I was recommended this Dive Shop. I hope to come back and dive with them on a trip or two they have planned on the coming months.

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American Dream Dive Charters

American Dream Dive Charters

4.8(29 reviews)
6.3 km

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.

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Cordova Diving

5.0(2 reviews)
5.2 km

I learned to dive with Cordova Diving and earned a PADI Open Water certificate on my recent…read morevacation to Fort Lauderdale. Cordova Diving doesn't wait for large classes to fill, but structures its courses to suit the students' schedules, which resulted in my receiving one-on-one private instruction for less money than I would have paid another dive shop for an eight-student class. It was a mental and physical challenge because I was a novice, but, Michael, the dive instructor and owner, was so patient. He made it fun and interesting too. His confidence in his skills is impressive and well earned--I was constantly amazed how intuitive and observant he was in anticipating, spotting, and correcting even the smallest details of my dive experience. For instance, about the time I was wondering if my dive mask was too tight, Michael asked, "Your dive mask looks kind of tight. How does it feel? Is it too tight for you?" And, then, he helped me make the adjustment. That sort of thing happened more than once. I had an amazing vacation--the water off of Fort Lauderdale was so warm and clear--I got to dive a coral reef, see tropical fish, and I even swam with a sea turtle! I'm already thinking about going back next year and taking the Advanced Open Water course with Cordova Diving.

My family and I (me, my husband, plus 17 and 14 year old kids) traveled from Ohio to do the PADI…read moreOpen Water Diver course with Michael and we just loved him. Michael is a fantastic instructor with tons of experience, a passion for diving, and great ability to explain technical concepts. He is also patient and adaptable, which is important when dealing with inexperienced divers, as well as the unpredictable ocean. We encountered numerous curve balls, but Michael handled them with grace in the best way possible. And above all that, he's just a pleasant person to be around. We are already planning another trip to Florida to dive more with Michael.

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Divers Direct

Divers Direct

3.6(104 reviews)
4.1 km
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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.

My experience with Divers Direct has been one of the most frustrating online purchases I have ever…read moredealt with. I ordered a special-order item worth hundreds of dollars specifically for an upcoming trip to Florida, where I was supposed to pick it up. The entire purchase was time-sensitive and clearly tied to my travel plans. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I was forced to cancel the order. Instead of showing any understanding or willingness to help, Divers Direct became extremely difficult to communicate with. Responses were slow, vague, or completely absent. At several points, I was simply ignored. What is most disappointing is the complete lack of empathy and professionalism. When a customer explains that a cancellation is caused by force majeure and unavoidable circumstances, you would expect at least basic communication and some attempt at finding a reasonable solution. Instead, I experienced radio silence and a dismissive attitude after payment had already been made. This is not how a reputable company should treat loyal customers spending significant amounts of money on specialized equipment. Delays and complications can happen in business -- but transparency, communication, and customer service are a choice. The entire experience left me feeling misled, frustrated, and completely unsupported. Based on how this situation was handled, I cannot recommend Divers Direct to anyone expecting reliability or professional customer care.

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Divers Cove - Divers Cove preparing for another dive

Divers Cove

4.6(37 reviews)
7.0 km

Great location in the heart of Davie off the ultra busy University Drive. Customer service was not…read morelacking at this dive shop. The sole employee gave me one-on-one assistance (only customer in the shop) which was appreciated. This was a small dive shop but well equipped with every dive necessity. The Bare brand high top dive boots fit well but thought the price was steep at $89.00 and was not a cheaper boot in stock. Yes, this was a good quality boot but for my needs I would have to go with a $39.00 brand to accomplish the same goal.

Divers CoveDivers Cove…read more 0:25 0:50 View all Divers Cove 4.7 (153) Dive shop in Davie, FloridaOpen Overview Products Services Reviews Photos By owner About Reviews All certified31 training13 prices13 tanks11 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Lori Montgomery Local Guide·58 reviews·5 photos I had an amazing experience with getting my gear repaired. Bevan and Andres were more than helpful. Extremely attentive, very knowledgeable, and very fair. I highly recommend this shop for repairs, and will definitely use them again. Henry 2 reviews 2 months ago I took the advanced class with Divers Cove. I had an excellent experience with the entire staff. Andres answered all my questions (I ask a lot of questions) over the phone and in person and he even provided a diver's magazine to assist me ... More 1 Bryan Ashenbremer 1 review·2 photos 8 months ago Divers cove is truly immaculate! I recently completed my open water certification here and had an incredible experience. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and demonstrate patience with everyone, regardless of skill level. I highly suggest you get your certifications through Diver's cove! A+++ Photo 1 in review by Bryan Ashenbremer Photo 2 in review by Bryan Ashenbremer 1 Georgio Lopez Local Guide·21 reviews·12 photos 5 months ago I recently had a fantastic experience at Divers Cover, and I can't recommend them enough. The staff's knowledge is impressive; I almost purchased the wrong regulator, but thankfully, they guided me to the right choice--the Atomic B2. Every ... More Divers Cove (Owner) 2 months ago As a certified scuba diver we know you have more knowledge and can make an informed decision on where to get your scuba training. Thank you for entrusting us to teach your fiance to learn to scuba dive. Andres is very passionate about scuba diving, I am happy to see you recognize his expertise in helping you select your scuba equipment. We look forward to you both joining us on some international trips. Lori Montgomery Local Guide·58 reviews·5 photos just now New I had an amazing experience with getting my gear repaired. Bevan and Andres were more than helpful. Extremely attentive, very knowledgeable, and very fair. I highly recommend this shop for repairs, and will definitely use them again. 0:25 0:50 View all Divers Cove 4.7 (153) Dive shop in Davie, FloridaOpen Overview Products Services Reviews Photos By owner About Reviews All certified31 training13 prices13 tanks11 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Lori Montgomery Local Guide·58 reviews·5 photos I had an amazing experience with getting my gear repaired. Bevan and Andres were more than helpful. Extremely attentive, very knowledgeable, and very fair. I highly recommend this shop for repairs, and will definitely use them again. Henry 2 reviews 2 months ago I took the advanced class with Divers Cove. I had an excellent experience with the entire staff. Andres answered all my questions (I ask a lot of questions) over the phone and in person and he even provided a diver's magazine to assist me ... More 1 Bryan Ashenbremer 1 review·2 photos 8 months ago Divers cove is truly immaculate! I recently completed my open water certification here and had an incredible experience. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and demonstrate patience with everyone, regardless of skill level. I highly suggest you get your certifications through Diver's cove! A+++ Photo 1 in review by Bryan Ashenbremer Photo 2 in review by Bryan Ashenbremer 1 Georgio Lopez Local Guide·21 reviews·12 photos 5 months ago I recently had a fantastic experience at Divers Cover, and I can't recommend them enough. The staff's knowledge is impressive; I almost purchased the wrong regulator, but thankfully, they guided me to the right choice--the Atomic B2. Every ... More Divers Cove (Owner) 2 months ago As a certified scuba diver we know you have more knowledge and can make an informed decision on where to get your scuba training. Thank you for entrusting us to teach your fiance to learn to scuba dive. Andres is very passionate about scuba diving, I am happy to see you recognize his expertise in helping you select your scuba equipment. We look forward to you both joining us on some international trips. Lori Montgomery Local Guide·58 reviews·5 photos just now New I had an amazing experience with getting my gear repaired. Bevan and Andres were more than helpful. Extremely attentive, very knowledgeable, and very fair. I highly recommend this shop for repairs, and will definitely use them again.

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Deco Divers - Headed out to Rainbow (25') and Neptune (45')  Reef.  6/4/2023

Deco Divers

4.7(30 reviews)
35.7 km

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

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