Dive Boats in Greater Fort Lauderdale

As a service to our customers, Fill Express has compiled the following list of the dive boats running day trips in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Note that departure times can vary depending on circumstances, so always confirm directly with the boat. The list is limited to boats that have a Web site and is not meant to suggest that any boat not listed is inferior to those featured below.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale area dive boats welcome Nitrox divers, spearfishing divers, rebreather divers, technical divers, as well as plain ole recreational sport divers. Fill Express is happy to recommend a local dive boat where your style of diving is welcome, and you can capitalize on our extensive personal experience gained from diving with these boats. However we ask you please make your reservation directly with the boat in order to receive the best price.

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• Last-minute bookings can usually be accommodated. However, we recommend making reservations a few days in advance. Weekends, holidays, technical trips and lobster mini-season often require earlier reservations. Please make reservations directly with the boat. Reservations may be guaranteed with a credit card.
• Most boats charge between $50 and $60 per person for the typical 'Two-Dive Half-Day' sport diving trip, with the largest boats having the lowest prices because they can distribute the fuel costs over more passengers. Prices may vary for special destinations; for example technical trips are usually $10 to $15 more. Reduced rates are often available for large groups and full boat charters. Dive masters work for gratuities, which are not included in the charter price.
• Trip charter fee is for transportation only. Trips must be paid in full prior to check-in at boat.
• You may cancel 48 hours prior to departure time and receive a full refund. Failure to show up may result in your being charged for the trip.
• The captain reserves the right to cancel or change dive sites due to weather and sea conditions, experience level of divers, and other charters already diving/fishing the planned site. If the captain cancels the trip prior to departure, you will receive a full refund.

Typical Preparations

• Make sure your dive equipment is complete and dive-ready.
• If desired, pack a towel, sun block, sunglasses and hat, medications, special foods/beverages, cash for tips and parking, etc.
• Check in at the dock with the captain at least 20 minutes before trip departure time.
• Make sure you bring proof of certification.
• Note that in south Florida, weather at home, at sea, and on broadcasts rarely match. Do not make any assumptions about weather. If you are concerned, please call us.
• Sea conditions are usually, but not always, very mild year round. However, if you are at all prone to seasickness, we recommend taking an over-the-counter motion sickness medication the night before your trip just prior to going to sleep.

Typical Sport Diving Boat Trip in Greater Fort Lauderdale

• Trip length is normally about 4 hours and departs on time.
• You will be required to sign an Assumption of Risk and Liability waiver before departure.
• Captain is U.S. Coast Guard certified and has dived the area for many years.
• Boats carrying more than six divers will have a divemaster/mate.
• All boats carry marine radio, cell phone, first aid supplies and emergency oxygen on board.
• All boats provide ice and drinking water. Some boats also provide free sodas and snacks.
• All boats have an emergency marine head (toilet) on board.
• All boats have a limited volume freshwater rinse on board.
• Travel time to the first dive site usually takes less than 30 minutes.
• You hear a safety briefing and a report of present conditions at each dive site.
• Sport trips include two dive sites (usually a wreck and reef, or two reefs).
• Wreck dives are usually made using a buoyed decent line attached to the wreck.
• Reef dives are usually drift style, and Florida law requires a dive flag/float and line for each dive team.
• Upon request, boats can provide free dive flag/float and line.
• You determine your dive profile, however divers may be asked to be back on the boat in an hour.
• Minimum surface intervals are 30 minutes for Nitrox divers and 1 hour for air divers.
• Depending on the circumstances, some captains allow solo diving for very experienced and properly equipped divers.