I definitely recommend this group and if you can take advantage of one of the coupons available it…read moremakes it even more affordable. My family has motion sickness issues and while 3 of us did get sick it was worth it for the memories and my daughter that wants to be a marine biologist didn't get sick and really enjoyed it. It was not the fault of the boat nor the captain and crew. It wasn't even that choppy. However I definitely like scuba diving better than snorkeling as I drank so much salt water trying to keep track of everyone going up and down and taking my snorkel in and out of my mouth that's definitely why I got sick.

This was a great excursion and better than the beach. It was like swimming in a fish tank! Plus…read moreDylan and Luis made sure safety was a priority. They kept us safe and made sure we saw some really cool fish.

These guys are absolutely hands down THE BEST dive shop in south Florida. I had a specific dive…read morewatch made by aqua lung that I broke trying to replace the battery (tiny little very specific screws rusted and broke, don't buy aqualung dive watches). aqualung directly was useless and literally refused to help without going through a "dealer". divers direct with their *3* big locations REFUSED to help me as did every other dive shop in the area. The owner at Underseas Sports said he would take it to his aqualung rep for me. it took some time but he had his aqualung rep actually find the last of these watches around and got the screws for me. He then brought the watch to the dive watch doctor who fixed the watch with the screws he sourced then mailed it back to me. They saved a $500 dive watch that the manufacturer refused to support. I cannot thank the team at underseas sports enough. If I could give them 6 stars, I would.

Amazing!! Decided while we were in Fort Lauderdale to get granddaughter certified as a diver…read more They were excellent and worked us in so that she could get it the very week we were there! She is thrilled to now be a certified diver and she said the experience couldn't have been better!!

Typing this on my phone is difficult because I'm thrilled about my experience at Aquatic Ventures I…read morejust want to write forever. For 20+ years of living in South Florida, I wanted to get my open water diving certification but every year, life happens. Through friends I found Aquatic Ventures by way of an awesome foundation called Dive4Vets and there began my adventure. Setting up my schedule couldn't have been easier. The staff here are...well, are you old enough to remember Cheers? If you are, it felt like that-as if we've known each other for years. Walking into the shop, there's a great selection of gear but I'm here to learn and learn I did! Classroom and pool day was my first experience trying to breathe underwater which is an odd thing. The following day, we were off to Tigertail Lake not too far away. Note: even though it was close to 90, the water temp was 76! Be prepared. Final dives were again in Tigertail due to uncooperative weather. Through the staffs instruction, I feel confident and comfortable being underwater and they truly care about each individuals progress and success. If you are already certified, check out their gear at great prices. If you're not certified, go! RUN! FLY! To Aquatic Ventures. If you're a disabled vet, give Dive4Vets a look!

I am thankful for the team that helped me get certified. I started off in a 9ft indoor pool with…read moreInstructor Z. He had a lot of patience to work with me due to my disabilities. Z even helped me on my 2nd day of certification in the open water. It was such a nice dive out in the reef. On my 3rd and final day I had Moe and Laura to help me with my final portion of certification. It was a great time as I got to see a turtle and tiny crab that dive. I corkscrew have had a much better experience at this place. Oh I forgot to mention, I drove in from Tampa as I was recommended this Dive Shop. I hope to come back and dive with them on a trip or two they have planned on the coming months.

I recently dived with this charter and found the crew to be friendly, competent, and efficient in…read moregetting us to and from the dive site. Unfortunately, several operational policies and equipment limitations made the overall experience less than ideal. Despite being fully trained, equipped, certified, and accustomed to solo diving with redundant gear, I was told solo diving is not allowed due to "insurance." This was disappointing, particularly since literally every other South Florida operator I dived with on this same trip had no issue with certified solo divers. Being forced into an instabuddy situation can actually increase risk if the assigned buddy lacks experience or compatibility. No dive guide is provided, which makes the restriction even more arbitrary. Limited Tank Options. Aluminum 80s are offered. No steel tanks and no Nitrox. On deeper sites (60-100 ft), this significantly limits bottom time compared to charters that offer enriched air or higher‑capacity cylinders. The boat uses plastic tank arms to secure the tanks. When I asked for a bungee, I was told it wasn't necessary for tanks without gear on them. During the ride back, an empty tank broke free and rolled across the deck. This is a preventable safety hazard and shouldn't happen on a professional dive boat. There is no bow‑to‑stern tagline, which makes moving alongside the boat in heavy surface current unnecessarily difficult and requires heavy kicking at the end of the dive to avoid missing the stern line. The stern tagline is tied off several feet away from the "fins-off" ladder, forcing divers to remove their fins while holding the ladder with one hand. In rough seas, this is an awkward, difficult and potentially unsafe process. For drift dives, I prefer to do a negative entry and use my own clutch reel which easily unwinds as I jump in and drop to the bottom. Instead, I was told I must splash first, then surface, and wait for the crew to throw the reel to me, even though I made it clear this was not my preferred diving style. This removes control from the diver and isn't consistent with how many experienced charters safely conduct drift dives. The crew themselves were great, but several policies and equipment choices feel unnecessarily restrictive or unsafe, especially compared to other South Florida operators.

American Dream Dive Charters is one of the best scuba diving charter experiences I've had in Fort…read moreLauderdale, FL. If you're looking for a safe, professional, and genuinely fun dive charter operating out of Ft. Lauderdale, this is the crew to book with. The crew is outstanding -- knowledgeable, organized, and clearly passionate about diving. Their briefings are thorough and easy to follow, and they do a great job making divers of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident. The atmosphere on the boat is always relaxed, welcoming, and upbeat. The diving has been consistently excellent. Every trip I've done with American Dream Dive Charters has been well planned, smoothly run, and full of memorable underwater experiences. The crew works hard to put divers on great sites while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service. I highly recommend American Dream Dive Charters to anyone looking to dive in Fort Lauderdale. I always look forward to getting back on their boat.

SCUBA Diving Lady Luck Wreck & Touchdown Reef - Pompano Beach, Florida - May 23, 2026…read moreDive Boat: Goliath Dive Center: South Florida Dive Headquarters - https://www.southfloridadiving.com Dive Captain: Brad Divemaster: Cam Video of dives: https://youtu.be/87QHp1Pi-V8 Great boat and GREAT Crew! Strong 2 knot currents at the Lady Luck Wreck, but we were able to manage and get down the line and on the deck of the wreck. Divemaster Cam was AWSOME! Was his 2nd time divemastering and he ROCKED it! Great safety and drive briefings. Awesome support to the entire team of divers. Cam and Brad made for very enjoyable dives. Thank you! Brad and Cam keep it up!! See you soon!

Thanks Capt Matt and CG for the top notch service! Had the best time diving today and can't wait to…read morecome back. If you're looking to dive in Pompano give this place a go

My name is Jeremy Cash, I had the greatest experience with my dive instructor Paula on Saturday…read moreJune 27th 2026. I went in for a refresher course. Paula showed me everything I needed to know about diving. We went to the pool first and she was amazing in teaching me all the safety techniques in diving. Then we went to the shore dive and that was spectacular, she was very helpful and patient with me in showing me the proper techniques in diving in the ocean. Then 25 minutes into the dive and I got see sick really bad. She did everything in her power to make sure I made it to the shore safe. She went above and beyond to even make sure I made it home safe by driving me home in my car and taking Uber back to Force-E. She did not have to do all of that and I am so appreciative of her. Thank you, Paula. I am looking forward to my next dive session. Paula deserves recognition for being an outstanding dive instructor and a very kind person. I will definitely go to Force-E for all my scuba needs.

Great customer service. I've been buying gear there for 20 years. The staff is so helpful and the…read moreprices are great.

Hidden gem alert…read more Whiskey Creek Hideout has quickly become one of my favorite places to bring my son. It's such a beautiful little escape and the perfect spot for a family day out. For only $6 per car, you can enjoy the creek, walk over to the beach, rent kayaks/paddleboards, grab food, drinks, and the most addicting slushies! I was definitely nervous the first time coming here alone with my son, but now I feel like a regular and it's become one of those places I genuinely love making memories at. The area is clean, relaxing, and the sweetest lady running the food stand makes the experience even better. A true South Florida hidden gem that I hope becomes a staple in my son's childhood.

I truly enjoyed a midweek kayaking without crowds and noisy kids scaring away the wildlife…read more.. Everything was smooth from the time I arrived 7am to going out and coming back without issue Had lunch about 1/2 mile down at Capone's if that's what it's still called and truly relaxed my day way ... The have protocols in place for safety and if your feeling they move to slow ... no they don't there are proper ways of getting things done.... If you're on a time crunch then kayaking is not it, go for a trail walk or sit at the beach or bike ride but don't kayak, that's the waters way of telling you to slow down. Like I always tell everyone on here: check it out. Due your due diligence and you decide. Peace out

We had a great time and saw a turtle!! Our guide was organized, informative and made sure the group…read morestayed together and safe. I highly recommend the guided snorkel experience!!!

Our tour guides gave us instructions on land before we got into the water. They said we could…read morechoose to inflate our life vests, but if we wanted to dive we should leave them as is. They told us we'd go into the water at chest height and put the fins on, but it was more like neck height, and because none of us had inflated or learned how to properly inflate our vests in the water while fighting the current, it was a very tough experience. They should have given us more instructions and time to get acclimated to the water, to inflate and deflate our life vests, then once we looked and all felt good, taken us further out. I also think they should have had a boogie board or something for us if people needed a break while out in the water. I would not recommend for very beginners or first time snorkelers. *update: due to a rude response on a different platform, the rate has been lowered