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upon mile of golden sandy coastline, warm emerald waters, wildlife
and watersports. Coral reefs and shipwreck sites offer the perfect
surroundings for a wonderful diving experience, while beaches and
state parks offer activities from boat hire, charters, fishing tours,
water skiing, diving, paragliding and more...
If you have
never tried it, diving in Florda offers an experience of a lifetime,
the warm gulf coast waters offer the perfect habitat for a wide
variety of sealife, you will see many interesting things whilst
diving here, exotic fish, coral, eve a dolphin or two...if you are
really lucky you will even get to dive one of Florida's historic
shipwrecks! Please note: amateur divers may not be allowed to dive
all wrecks listed below.
The sanctuary
attracts divers of all levels from around the world as its beauty
is unsurpassed. This, the shallowest reef on the third of South
Florida's three reef systems, starts at only 40 ft with an angled
drop-off to 58 ft. With a moderate current you will see much sealife
including moray eels, rays, turtles and an array of tropical fish.
This is a magnificent dive for amateur and expert alike.
Alligator
Reef named after the wreck of the Alligator, a nineteenth century
ship, is located near Islamorada, Florida. The wreck is an archaeological
site, replete with timbers, ballast stones. You will find the reef
by locating the Alligator Reef Lighthouse, built in 1873. Alligator's
waters are known for great barracudas, lobster holes, as well as
damselfish, puffer fish and yellow stingrays, and of course elkhorn
coral.
The ancient
mariner is part of the reef rejuvination program taking place
in parts of South Florida. This project hopes to create a diver-safe,
living underwater ecosystem. Cutter found its final resting place
in June of 1991. Depths on this wreck range from 45 to 72 ft., and
there are three other wrecks in the area. The wreckage has become
home to barracuda, jacks and other tropical and schooling fish.
Fink's Grouper
Hole is the famous shark dive capital of Florida. Diving here
, you are guaranteed an encounter with nurse sharks. There are other
sharks to see at this wonderful reef and the sealife is abundant.
Ideal for divers of all levels, if you are a beginner and a bit
of a thrill seeker this dive is a must.
Looe Key
is located in the lower sweep of the Keys, and was named after a
famous naval wreck. The key earned its name after the British frigate
H.M.S. Looe sunk there in 1744, leaving ballast stones that exquisitely
haunt the area, this is now a National Maritime Sanctuary. The reef
and its shallow waters are abundant with beautiful seagrass beds
and sand flats. Reef life is abundant and includes barracudas, spiny
lobsters, crabs.
Pompano drop-off
is the perfect spot for diving or snorkeling, this popular Florida
location is well known for its fantastic marine life. The current
here is minimal making this an ideal diving spot for beginners.
An added bonus for all who dive here is the copenhagen wreck
with its swarms of resident fish, this wreck has been an inhabitant
of these tranquil waters since it ran aground in May 1899.
Watersports
- fishing, diving, charters etc.
Atlantic
Blue Water Charter
Off shore fishing
Aquatic Wonders
Boat Tours
Located minutes from Orlando theme park attractions near Downtown
Kissimmee at "Big Toho Marina
Adventure
Scuba Tequesta
(561) 746-1555
Bills Airboat
Adventures
Conducts tours, by appointment, on the beautiful St. John´s River
via airboat in beautiful Seminole County
Captain Memos
Pirate Cruise
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Coral Island
Charters
West Palm Beach - (561) 832-4800
Cocoa Beach
Pier
Cocoa Beach; (321)783-7549 - A historic 840 foot pier provides fishing,
food and shops.
Clearwater
Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL USA 33767
Daytona Beach
River Cruises
Halifax River cruises
Dolphin Encounter
Cruise
Located West End of Clearwater Beach Marina next to the Pirate Ship
Florida Coastal
Cruises
Offering scenic Cruises on the Indian River
Inland Wateray
Adventures
Take boats out for excursions on Florida's waterways
Jim Abernethy's
Scuba Adventures
Riviera Beach - (561) 691-5808
Mariah, Sailing
Catamaran
1037 Marina Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 329-4122 Get
Directions Three-hour sailing ocean adventures aboard our 49-passenger
catamaran, Mariah. Or, enjoy our 40-passenger pontoon fun boat,
Safari. Sail, snorkel, kayak, or wade on a sandbar. Come alone or
bring a group. Call for weekly schedules 561-844-3297.
Palm Beach
Princess Casino Liner
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 845-2101 Get Directions Discover the
fun of our five-hour vacation cruise sailing twice daily from the
Port of Palm Beach. Features secure on-site parking, a 15,000 sq.
ft. casino, lavish buffet, high-energy revue show, five lounges,
pool, mini-spa, skeet shooting, gift boutique and more.
Palm Breeze
Charters
107 E. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 (561) 368-3566 et
Directions Catamaran sailing yachts. Day, sunset, snorkeling, swimming
cruises. Peanut Island beach parties, beach activities, waverunners,
offshore raceboat thrill rides, seaplanes, snorkeling, sailing regattas,
raceboat poker runs, Luxury Motoryacht Charters.
Sea Scamer
"world's largest speed boat"
SeaDream
Yacht Club
2601 S. Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (305) 856-5622
Offering casual voyages on their 110 passenger mega-yachts, sailing
in the Caribbean out of Palm Beach and St. Thomas and the Mediterranean
out of Nice and Rome. Their motto is No Lines, No Crowds and No
Stress
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