West Palm is one of our favorite local dive destinations, as it offers not only super clear water, but also affords some fantastic spear-fishing, lobstering and photography. The Atlantic Gulf Stream comes in closest to shore off the coast of Palm Beach. The Gulf Stream’s rich nutrient filled waters bring in spectacular amounts of tropical and sport fish. Diving adventures often involve encounters with as many as four species of sea turtle (including the rare leatherback), six species of eels and different species of shark.

Only $229.99 (plus tax per diver)

2011 Trip Dates:

•December 3rd+4th Contact – John at Bradenton Scuba Quest to Sign-up Today!

Schedule:

Day 1: 3 tank afternoon dive – 1:00pm

Arrive in West palm, assemble for briefing and board the dive vessel “Wetter the Better”.

The “Wetter the Better” is West Palms premier dive vessel and the experienced captains have years of local knowledge putting its divers on the best spots. These dive sites will afford many opportunities for divers to get their limit of spiny lobster, which abound in these waters. Similarly, spearfishers will have a chance to get a shot on the many food-fish that inhabit these reefs, such as black grouper, hogfish, and multiple species of snapper. (Valid Florida Fishing License Required)

After our 3 tank dive day, we will check into our hotel, the Comfort Inn, which is conveniently located to the dive boat, restaurants and local taverns.

After check in, guests may venture out on their own, or join us at a local pub for drinks and stories of the day before dinner at a choice of many fine eateries.

Day 2: 2 tank morning dive – 7:30am

With any newfound knowledge from our previous dive day, we target 2 new dive sites. Where again, we will be afforded the opportunity to target the bounty of the reefs and ledges of West Palm Beach.

What’s included:
5 Dives, 60-100 FSW
Dive weights
Hotel room (dbl occupancy)

What’s required:
Dive Computer
Safety Sausage
Valid Florida Fishing License – with Crawfish Stamp
5 SCUBA Cylinders – Air or Nitrox up to 34%

What’s recommended:
Speargun
Lobster looper
Lobster hotel
A Fun attitude!

**Ground Transportation not included. Price is based on double occupancy. Lodging and dive sites subject to change. Full Payment due upon sign-up to secure spot.

This Trip Date:

• August 26th – 28th Contact – John at Bradenton Scuba Quest to Sign-up Today!

Trip Details:

Arrive Friday for check in at Key Largo Ramada Inn

Friday evening:  Meet and greet at The Big Chill restaurant and bar.

Saturday morning 2 tank dive:

Dive #1: Key Largo’s newest wreck is the USS Spiegel Grove. This 510 ft. landing ship dock was intentionally sunk on May 17, 2002. She lies on her starboard side in 130 ft of water.

Dive #2: Molasses Reef – said to be the most popular dive destination in the world. It’s great for snorkelers and divers alike as the reef touches the surface in places and slopes down to a depth of about fifty-five feet. The Gulf Stream provides for some of the best visibility in the area. The population of reef creatures is always changing, and includes frequent visits by many different pelagic species.

Saturday Afternoon: Rest and relaxation

Saturday  Evening: Night dive on the wreck of the Benwood, which is a shallow wreck found between French Reef and the Spiegel Grove sight. The Benwood is an old Norwegian freighter that was sunk in 1942. The abundance of marine life and easy navigation makes it a popular night dive.

Sunday morning: 2 tank dive:

Dive #1: The USCG Cutter Duane which was intentionally sunk in 1987 to form an artificial reef only a mile south of Molasses Reef. It lies in 130 feet of water. The Duane stands upright with its crow’s nest sixty feet below the surface

Dive #2: We will finish up our adventure with a dive on beautiful French Reef is known for its swim throughs and coral caves. It offers the chance to observe many species of fish and reef creatures, many of which never leave the shelter of the coral caves and tunnels. French Reef also has large formations of elk horn and stag horn corals.

Trip Includes:

3 Days/2 Nights in Beautiful Key Largo
2 Dives Saturday Morning
1 Dives Saturday Night
2 Dives Sunday Morning
Tanks, Air & Divemaster
Counts Towards Advanced Certification

$399.99 per diver (plus tax)

**Ground Transportation not included. Price is based on double occupancy. Lodging and dive sites subject to change. Full Payment due upon sign-up to secure spot. Dive Computer Required