5.0River Ventures(5.811 reviews) - This is the ONLY Company you should book with! Saturday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
If I could give them 10 stars I would and here's why: * Outstanding customer service! My mom (who's 80) is mobility limited. I was concerned about booking the Manatee snorkel adventure for myself, with her as a ride along, because of her ability to access the pontoon. We went the day before the snorkel and chatted with Bruno at the front desk. He mad sure we received all the answers to our questions plus reassurance they would make it work for her. Not only did they fulfill their word, they went above and beyond on the care they provided for her * The snorkel itself was beyond any expectation I had! Shanna was my snorkel instructor as well as photographer who made sure that my experience was one I would always remember. We spent over an hour with a mom manatee and her young pup with Shanna gently guiding me into the best position to stay connected with them both. The photos she took are wall hanging worthy! * Matt was our captain and he made sure that my mom was receiving attention while I was in the water. He shared stories, information and education on the area and the manatees. When I finished my snorkel, we still had a few minutes left so he took us on a quick tour of the area, pointing out areas of interest to keep my mom engaged. This company treated us as friends and at times like family. They really are THE Best!See more..
5.0Plantation Adventure Center(3.919 reviews) - Experience of a lifetime Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
Mike and Ryan were fantastic. They took us to a location where our small group was able to get up close and personal with multiple manatees. They found a place for us to snorkel where there weren't a ton of other boats so you're not sharing the manatee with a bunch of other people and bumping into other people. We took the first trip out in the morning, which I would recommend, before it gets too crowded and the water has decreased visibility. Wet suits, hot coffee and hot chocolate, towels, and boat coats to keep warm were provided. The boat was covered and had walls to keep us warm. They take excellent videos and photos of your group with the manatees, which you can purchase for a reasonable price. All staff we interacted with were friendly and eager to help. Not all companies are the same. Book your trip with them!See more..
We booked a manatee snorkeling tour for three people with fun 2 dive as they offer tours for small groups. This was perfect for us as our party included a 4 year old. We ended up with just the three of us. A private tour for the regular price. Lucky us. Captain Dylan and guide Gaby quickly found the manatees, made great pictures and made sure our son could safely join the water as well. We ended up swimming for almost two hours with a group of manatees including little ones. Again special thanks to Gaby and Dylan for making this a never to forget experience!See more..
I recommend that you take the EARLY trip, you will be on the water before the sun rises and anchoring as the sun is coming up. The manatees are more active and will likely come right up to you if you remain quiet and still. The captains and in-water guides are VERY professional and really took care of our kids. They gave them hot chocolate and a donut when they get out of the water, they really loved their trip. See more..
5.0River Safaris - Adventures on the Wild Side(2.160 reviews) - Above and beyond hospitality Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours
We travel in a large RV and had a cruise reservation for 9:00 AM on a Saturday. On Friday we received an email from River Safaris that there was going to be a very large artisan fair on Saturday and the roads will be jammed with both car and foot traffic and navigating the narrow roads with our RV may be vert difficult. We informed them that we were running ahead of schedule so they made arrangements for us to have a private cruise on Friday afternoon allowing us to be out of the area prior to the start of the fair. Our guide "Irish Dave" was fantastic. He carefully brought us into the middle of 20+/- dolphins swimming and jumping all around the boat. On our way back to the dock we had a bald eagle fly right over our heads. Great day with great people. See more..
5.0Jupiter Scuba Diving(806 reviews) - Great Drift Diving on a Great Charter Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
Jupiter Scuba Diving on the Kayalami is always amazing. My wife and I go to West Palm Beach/Jupiter area of Florida several times a year for scuba diving. We always make sure that we book a charter or two on the Kayalami. The crew and captain are always top notch professional in creating a safe environment while also making the dives unbelievably fun. All of the dive guides are great at finding everything interesting under the sea that is in the dive area. When we first started diving on the Jupiter charter we were lucky enough to be paired up with Anne. Now anytime we bring someone that hasn't been diving in the area with us, we always try to get Anne as a private guide. She is either the best or luckiest (I think simply the best) at finding the most amazing things to see. I highly recommend Jupiter Scuba Diving if you want to have a safe and fun diving experience.See more..
4.0Devil's Den(486 reviews) - Worth your time Scuba & Snorkelling • Caverns & Caves
Made a reservation online, the only downfall is you have to use an individual email for each person. When I tried to do it under just mine for all six of us it gave me an error message. Be sure to get there early. We were at 9 AM so the first open spot. There was already a long line when we got there. By the time we actually paid it was 930 and mind you our time was until 1030. My husband is the retired service member and was only charged $5 and everyone else was $15. Grand total for six of us was a little over $86. Very worth it, my eight-year-old was not as excited as everyone else. He was not a fan of the chilly water. As soon as everyone else got in though we got used to the water within minutes. You cannot take anything down there, shorts, shoes, keys, etc. You have to leave it on a picnic table. No one messed with any of our stuff during that time though. The bathrooms are sketchy but overall we had an awesome experience. The two ladies who we paid, were super friendly.See more..
5.0Pura Vida Divers(440 reviews) - Two Day Blast With Pura Vida Divers! Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Water Sports • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Photography Tours
Wendy and I dove two days with Pura Vida Divers using Mike on day one as a guide at the Blue Herron Bridge and Suzie as a guide for a two tank ocean dive on day two. Of course BHB did not fail to disappoint and Mike made sure we got to find plenty of critters to photograph. The ocean dives were both drift dives and Suzie did an outstanding job making sure we were set and ready to go and of course getting us to the Goliath Groupers on the dive sites. Again both Mike and Suzie were excellent dive guides and would recommend them both in the future. I cannot remember the names of the rest of the boat crew but under the direction of Capt Dean we could not have had better care and service from load on/off of the boat, the cleanliness of the bot and the briefings, we were always safe and well informed. Capt Dean did an excellent job with the drift dives and made those two dives a very cool experience. Thanks again to Pura Vida Divers and all of their staff we look forward to a return trip!!See more..
5.0Blue Heaven River Tours(398 reviews) - Amazing experience with the manatees Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours
We did the 3 hour Manatee tour with Captain Ron and it was amazing! We got to swim with and pet lots of manatees. We were in the perfect spot...they just kept coming. We even saw some dolphins and monkeys right when we got on the boat. Captain Ron did a great job instructing us on where and how to swim up to the manatees so we wouldn't scare them away. The tips were great and listening sure paid off! This was an experience of a lifetime! Highly recommend it. And Captain Wyn was so patient with answering all of my questions when booking. He even talked us out of spending the extra money on a stand-up paddleboard, knowing we wouldn't have enough time to use it. Thanks for saving us the extra $50! This tour will give long lasting memories!See more..
We had our family visiting and wanted a fun and different experience for them. We found Suncoast online and booked a 2 hour Dolphin Tour thinking that would be all the kid (ages 12 & 8) could handle. It turns out we could have stayed out all day. Captain Cary was fantastic at not only captaining the boat but finding and attracting the dolphins and keeping us all entertained with facts about the wildlife and surrounding area. Would highly recommend this adventure for "kids" of all ages.See more..
5.0Key Life Charters(375 reviews) - Can’t wait to come back! Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Water Sports • Sightseeing Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
A group of 5 of us booked a 4 hour charter for a 30th birthday celebration. Our entire experience was wonderful! We arranged transportation with Donna which is great if you don’t have a car or want to worry about driving. But I think the best part was captain Matt! He was very friendly and polite. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time! Water, ice, and light snacks were provided. He took us on a scenic route, pointing out different homes and wildlife along the way. We ended up seeing quite a few dolphins! Then we stopped at a sandbar where we were able to get out and swim. He also took us to a bar & grill on the water for a quick drink before heading back. Matt played great music for us and hyped us up the whole time! He took all kinds of group photos for us which turned out great. We spent 4 days in Siesta Key and this was our favorite part about the trip!See more..
Today we closed out our week vacation here in Florida by going on the snorkeling, dolphin and shelling cruise. Captain Brian made it extra special with his knowledge of the area, interaction with the dolphins and calm personality. I'd request him over and over again!See more..
5.0Epcot Divequest(333 reviews) - Highlight of my Disneyworld trip three times running Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Scuba & Snorkelling
Are you certified to dive? Would you like to try something different at Disney world? Do you want to have the chance to swim with sea creatures that people would go out of air trying to photograph in the wild? I have done this dive three times now and can't recommend it enough. It is the highlight of my Disney trips. All gear and wildlife are provided. Tips: 1. Bring your own mask. Not required but why risk having a bad dive due to an ill fitting mask? 2. If your family is at the aquarium at the same time, you can get video of you inside the tank and them on the outside. 3. A video of the dive is for sale after the dive (it is Disney world after all). Dive cameras aren't allowed. If your family is at the aquarium have them shoot some video or take pictures of you in the tank.See more..
5.0Starfish Scuba(253 reviews) - An Amazing Experience Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
Thank you Ren and Chris for an amazing experience over the past few days getting PADI certified. My wife and I and our two kids (14 and 12) loved it. Ren was an incredible instructor. Extremely knowledgeable and patient. He took so much time to explain everything and made the entire experience fun and easy. He definitely made us all feel safe and in control. We can’t wait to dive again. We highly recommend getting PADI certified with Starfish Scuba. Thanks again Ren!!!See more..
I rented a pair of jet skis for myself, my wife and a couple of neighbors that joined us for the day. Dale was great getting through the paperwork quickly, going over the safety rules, and then making sure we were familiar with the area on the map. He gave us some good ideas for how we spent our time and plotted our course. The jet skis rode very well and were pretty fast. We all had a blast! I will say that the jet skis are a little more fun riding solo, but they also aren't cheap. Be sure you plan for enough time for everyone to get some solo time if you have multiple riders. Can't wait to go back and do it again!See more..
I have dove with this company 4-5 times in the last 6 months, and each experience has been very good. Captain Kenny was friendly and flexible with where customers wanted to go. Zach and Kayla did a phenomenal job explaining the dive sites and generally working to be as helpful as possible. Zach even took and shared some video of my first pole-spearing of lionfish, which is a great memory. I highly recommend them. You should be aware there is a sign on the boat that says, "Standard Tip" is $10 a tank/person, which may put off some people.See more..
4.5Blue Heron Bridge Scuba(157 reviews) - SCUBA Shore Diving at The Blue Heron Bridge - Best shore diving in the country! This location was reported permanently closed Scuba & Snorkelling • Gear Rentals
You won't find a better place in the United States to shore dive that at The Blue Heron Bridge in Phil Foster Park. Easy access just feet from convenient parking. The covered beach entry is large and shaded from the Florida sun. There's an incredible variety of life to be seen underwater if your diving or snorkeling. You'll want to dive at slack high tide fro the clearest water and you might consider contacting a local dive guide to show you where to find things like octopus, and nudibranchs, but it's not necessary. Its a shallow dive averaging about 15-20 feet at the most. Be sure to look for the speedboat wreck and go under the bridge! We visit this place about once a month and it never disappoints.See more..
I've really enjoyed both my dives with Walker's and plan to do many more. The crew are all extremely professional, welcoming and helpful. Ally and Autumn are fantastic guides and always go out of their way to point out interesting life and photo opportunities. I really appreciate their thoughtfulness, constant helpfulness and cheery attitude. Captain Bill is always timely in his pickups and expertly positions the boat for easy boarding. He knows the sites well and seems very flexible and accommodating when it comes to dropping off divers in their chosen part of the dive site. I've seen him drop off hunters and photographers in specific locations. I highly recommend Walker's if you want a great diving experience out of Palm Beach County.See more..
This should be on every bucket list!!! I unfortunately found out I cannot snorkel, I did not expect to have a panic attack - LOL. Don and Elisa were so understanding and encouraging. Before i knew it I was surrounded by these gentle giants. I did not need to snorkel. Our Captain Don and Elisa were so knowledgeable and respectful to these wonderful animals. I highly recommend Air Tank Divers.See more..
4.5Blue Water Explorers(69 reviews) - A great people to dive with. Scuba & Snorkelling • Water Sports
I booked this dive charter so my wife could go diving. Crewed by Allison, the captain, and Pam, dive master, it was a great time. Allison and Pam did everything to have a safe dive. They both reviewed the expectations so all seven divers would get the most out of the two dives. They described the two sites and what might be seen, and the best way to see them. While it may seem that everything was all seriousness, it wasn't. Allison is quite the poet. My wife had a great time. She told me that Pam and Allison made her feel very confident on the dive. She had so much fun. As always, they picked up trash, leaving the sites in better shape than when they started. Our charter dove a ledge and then a man made reef. It was a great way to spend a morning. We will always dive with them when diving in Florida. Thank you Pam and Allison. We hope to see you soon.See more..
5.0Diver's Paradise(60 reviews) - Good experience Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Sightseeing Tours
We were referred to divers paradise by our hotel on Key Biscayne. We rented all equipment and wetsuits (wetsuits are reserved separately for an additional fee) and it was all in great condition. The dive boat was also in good condition and our guide was good. This shop makes it pretty clear that you are responsible for your own safety underwater. The two staff on the boat were very helpful but if you don’t have a lot of experience and would like a little extra help (in and out of the water)I suggest you talk to the shop about that when you reserve your dive We dove on emerald reef, which was “average” - a good variety of coral and small fish but nothing big. We also dove Neptune memorial, which is an underwater cemetery, and saw another typical variety of reef fish plus a school of barracuda.See more..
I went on Patsy's boat with 3 of my friends and we loved it! We really liked the fact that it was a small boat with a personal tour experience at a very reasonable price. She was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the area. The best part was the fact that we not only saw a pod of playful dolphins, but Patsy was able to get them to follow in her wake and jump continuously right behind the boat! We were thrilled and had a great time!See more..
5.0Deep Obsession Charters(46 reviews) - Very professional crew Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
Very professional and helpful crew, safety is priority. Divemaster accompanies every dive group. Office hours are not standard, so you leave message for reservations. Since dives are usually deep, for maximum enjoyment and safety I recommend Nitrox (if you are certified).See more..
5.0Scuba Monkey Dive Center(38 reviews) - BEST dive shop and certification in all of florida Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
Amazing staff and shop. Highly recommend getting your certification from here especially with on site pool. Joe was amazing and kept an eye on us the whole time in devils den wish was the best dive I've ever been on and I have over 1000 dives under my belt. It was even better than the red sea! The staff is all amazing and I just can't say enough good things about them. A+++ get certified NOW if you haven't yet. You are missing out on a whole other world right under your nose.See more..
My family spent the day with Captain Eric and had the time of our lives! He taught us so much about fishing. He was very attentive to us and wanted to be sure we enjoyed our day. He was patient with our 6 year old and kept him totally involved in reeling the fish in. At the end of our trip e cleaned our fish and let us take them home for dinner. Definitely one for the memory book. I highly recommend him!See more..
4.5Peanut Island Shuttle Boat(24 reviews) - SUPER Experience - Highly Recommended Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Gear Rentals • Stand Up Paddleboarding
This is the best way to get to the island and is worth every penny. ($12 round trip for adults.) The staff was friendly, helpful, and were really quite wonderful. The ride didn’t make my hubby seasick, it’s short and not rough at all. We snorkeled, and learned that the visibility is best at high tide. We not only saw schools of beautiful fish, but also saw manatees. The water was warm and clear; visiting the island was a highlight of our entire trip to be sure. Bring your own food and drink, we also brought a beach chair and umbrella too. The restrooms on the island are immaculate, and we felt safe the entire time. See more..
4.5Reel Diversion Charters(22 reviews) - Great Charter Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Eco Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
Although the visibility wasn't great since it's been raining, they were a great charter to dive with. They didn't have too many people there which was a breath of fresh air, the boat was well equipped, and they had a huge cooler full of drinks and snacks available for us. I'll definitely use them again.See more..
5.0Island Boat Charters(9 reviews) - Fishing and Sightseeing guide Captain Rob is GREAT! Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
Captain Rob took my wife and I fishing, sightseeing and gave us a history lesson. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of the above. He put us on fish everywhere we went. A lot of history and local facts were given. We will be back for sure. Hopefully with our kids and/or other family members. Thanks Rob we had a GREAT time we will never forget!See more..
I have been to many dive shops, and non compare! Joann is amazing as is Roger! I wouldn't want anyone else teaching my 11 year old daughter! Especially after they taught my 13 yr old daughter. She loves them too!See more..
We've done full day scalloping excursions with Captain Nita two summers in a row now. We've enjoyed learning from Nita, searching for scallops, hanging out on the water, and later eating the scallops we caught. Wonderful experience! I highly recommend this highly to anyone who loves the water.See more..
I've been out spearfishing with captain Dan and his crew a couple of times and it has been amazing captain Dan and his crew put in a ton of work to make sure to put you on the fish every timeI look forward to many more trips with offshore dive charters in the future See more..
Perfect service, super hospitality and definitely a place I will go back to. Booked a full package; for dive gear and tanks, but also stayed at the EE house and used the big yellow Van for transportation. A complete package. See more..
5.0Portofino Diver Academy(5 reviews) - 5 Star Diving, Next to Sunny Isles!! Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Water Sports
We had a great experience with Portofino divers. Simone and Giovanni were both amazing. Friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The shop is new, and looks great. I know they are going to do great. They provide a level of service we don't find around many spots in Miami where you just get a ticket to get on the boat. Giovanni and Simone both texted us well in advance about the dive, did a briefing for us in the shop, helped with equipment (lugging, and setting up, and even helped change a leaky hose for me). A great group and I am sure they will be very successful, We will be back and will bring our friends !! Note the free parking upstairs (or use the valet for free too!). The boat dock is just outside behind the shop (super convenient). We recommend them highly.See more..
We took a chance and booked Florida Dive Company when we visited Blue Springs last week. We’ve been swimming in the springs before but never had an experience like the one we did the other day. Instructor was super personable and really seemed to know what he was talking about. Extremely patient with us. We didn’t see any manatees on our trip but we did see plenty of other aquatic life (turtles, tons of different fish, etc) which was still cool. Not sure if we can just go back to simply swimming at the springs. Booking FDC might be an “every trip” kind of deal for us. They have a shop close to the entrance of the springs where you can rent tubes and kayaks. They also have shirts and these super cool poncho things which we bought for our next trip. Can’t wait to go back.See more..
5.0Dive Outpost(4 reviews) - Far more than a Dive Shop Scuba & Snorkelling
This is our must stop location whenever we dive at Peacock Springs. Cathy goes out of her way to help. Not only is this a dive shop, but you can stay here for a very reasonable rate. In addition, at night you can enjoy spending time with divers from around the world by the campfire. Cathy is also known for her cooking. Not only does she cook great meals for the guests at times, she makes "Deco Cookies" from scratch. She carries equipment for sale, tanks for rent, and has first hand knowledge of the area springs.See more..
We were very excited to swim with manatees, but the customer service we received when scheduling already made us nervous about our trip. There was no signage with"Reel River Tours" on it. We arrived and were told they only have 4 wetsuits to rent, so we had to swim without them when it was only 54 degrees out! Our captain was very unprofessional. She spent most of the tour on her phone or talking about the little money she makes. Swimming with the manatees was an awesome experience! I would just suggest going with another company for it.See more..
Dustin and his crew are a top of the line dive boat! From loading all your gear and assisting any way they can.All drinks and snacks on board along with towels!! We also had sandwiches the last time I went! Dustin does a great job finding good vis and putting you tight where you need to be on the reef/wreck! Safety is top notch! Highly recommended!! See more..
The service and expertise was highly experienced and accommodating. Unfortunately visibility was very poor for the last dive of the year but that didn't damper the crew. There were 6 divers of varied experience from literally all over the world. Safety is taken seriously, the boat captain did a briefing and the owner/divemaster did a briefing for each dive as well. Will definitely go back again in the spring. http://www.scubacatcharters.comSee more..
5.0Salty Dog Charters(1 review) - What a great adventure! Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Sightseeing Tours
Our family has been on many adventures with Captain Sabin & Salty Dog Charters. He always does an outstanding job & has helped us catch some awesome fish. We highly recommend booking a charter!!!See more..
