Things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL): The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

May 12, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Fort Lauderdale’s canals and charm have earned it the nickname “The Venice of America.” The beaches offer 23 miles of golden sand, lively with the spirited antics of happy vacationers. Sail the blue-green waters on a chartered catamaran, or dive beneath the surface to meet-and-greet the local sea life. Shopping and dining al fresco on Las Olas Boulevard is one of Fort Lauderdale’s greatest pleasures, thanks to adorable shops and prime people-watching.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

1. Funky Fish Ocean Camp

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Funky Fish Ocean Camp

Awarded one of the top children's program in the world! Funky Fish Ocean Camp provides a unique drop-off ocean day for children ages 4-17. Connecting children to the ocean for 25 years through vibrantly teaching professional snorkeling lessons in the pool/shallow ocean, skim boarding, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, marine science, tie-dye t-shirts at the beach, learn about the amazing coral reef right off-shore, and ocean art. An inspiring, a one of a kind educational program. Feel the freedom of Funky Fish! Daily Ocean Adventures 10am - 3pm, Week Camps - Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving, Winter Holiday Camp. Whether visiting on vacation or living locally, at the Funky Fish Experience your children can discover and explore the ocean with our vibrant Fully Qualified CPR Trained O’Fish’ial Funky Fish Instructors educated in marine science. Locations: Bahia Mar Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, Conrad Fort Lauderdale, Hilton Fort Lauderdale, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Marriott Pompano Beach

2. Aquatic Ventures

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5.0 based on 52 reviews

Aquatic Ventures

Florida's top rated Dive Shop! We are an instructor development center and teach everything from getting you started in Scuba Diving to teaching you how to become an Instructor. Your one stop shop for everything Scuba!

3. Sunrise Paddleboards

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5.0 based on 365 reviews

Sunrise Paddleboards

We offer Rentals, Lessons, and Tours for Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snorkeling, Jet skis, and Kayaks. We are located on the middle river so you can launch right out our back door. Plus we offer the assistance of a dock manager to help you get on and off the water.

4. Learn Scuba With Paul

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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Learn Scuba With Paul

Private scuba diving instructor services including lessons, classes, and certifications offered by PADI Master Scuba Diving Trainer, Paul Peckham in Fort Lauderdale and Key Largo, Florida.

5. Tuff Gong Reggae Boat Tours

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Tuff Gong Reggae Boat Tours

Book your trip today and enjoy four hours on the water, jamming to sweet reggae music. You will take in the mansions and yachts of Fort Lauderdale, and for those inclined, snorkel the beautiful ocean reef. Snorkeling gear is included. The cost of this irie adventure is only $50/person for parties of 3 to 12, or $75/person for parties of 1 or 2.

6. Fort Lauderdale Paddle Sports

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Fort Lauderdale Paddle Sports

Fort Lauderdale Paddle Sports offers Stand Up Paddle lessons and guided tours with instructor thru Fort Lauderdales beautiful waterways.Enjoy guided snorkel tours, Manatee Marine Life Tours, Seaturtle Tours, Sunset & Sunrise Tours and much more!!!

7. Floridas Best Charters

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Floridas Best Charters

We will take you on an unforgettable tour. find out why Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of America, AKA Millionaires Rd our beautiful homes & sandbar will leave you breathless. our experienced Captains will make you feel like family. Every charter includes Captain Ice Water Fuel SO BYOB-See you soon HABLAMOS ESPANOL

8. Soflo Boat Rentals

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Soflo Boat Rentals

South Florida Exclusive Boat rental services allowing you to cruise freely. Snorkeling, Diving, Island hopping, fishing, wake-boarding, sandbars. Full Day $500 Half Day $400

9. DiverMojo

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5.0 based on 20 reviews

DiverMojo

I am a passionate scuba diver and created DiverMojo to share the joy and adventure of diving around the world with a focus on conservation of the ocean and all that lives within it! We believe in education, service and spreading the word. Join us for unique trips that are supporting the marine environment and a blast!

10. Sea Experience

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4.5 based on 545 reviews

Sea Experience

Sea Experience offers scuba training, diving, and glass bottom snorkeling trips to some of South Florida's most beautiful sites. Come join us for scuba diving, scuba training, or a glass bottom snorkeling trip where we will venture out to some of our favorite dive sites. The water temperature is warm all year-round making diving or snorkeling enjoyable for all. Sea Experience is located on Fort Lauderdale beach at the famous Bahia Mar Beach Resort, and we are the only dive boat and dive shop in South Florida located in a Resort Hotel Marina on the beach! Beginners are welcome and anyone that can swim can snorkel. For first time snorkelers, the crew is more than happy to provide snorkeling tips and SCUBA trips are also available for certified divers and student divers. We offer daily scuba classes from one day Discover SCUBA to Certification. Sea Experience is a PADI 5 Star Career Development Center. Our scuba diving sites vary as there are many to be visited. There are several ship wrecks to dive and miles of reefs to explore. The crew is open to suggestions for sites to dive. You will have the opportunity to view a variety of Atlantic tropical fish such as the Queen Angelfish, Blue Parrot fish, Sergeant Majors, Trumpet fish, and many others. So while you are in Fort Lauderdale schedule your Sea Experience, it will be an adventure that will never be forgotten!

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