My guy and I spent the day at Discovery Cove and it was honestly such a beautiful day. I'm a total…read morebeach and water girl, and he hasn't really done much like this before, so I was really excited to share the experience with him. From the moment we arrived to when we left, everything was really well done. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which set the tone right away. They have a buffet for breakfast and lunch with a good variety of options, so I feel like most people could find something they like. There are also smaller stands with snacks, pizza, and ICEE stations. Now let's talk about the drinks. There is just something about a frozen daiquiri when you're by the water. Highly recommend getting the drink package and trying a few... or all of them if you can handle it. I loved how many different areas there were to explore. Seeing dolphins swimming so close to the beach was actually kind of magical. They also have a monkey island which I was really excited about. It was closed when we got there, but I could still see them from a distance and I loved that. The aviary was really cool too. Tons of birds, but also tons of people. They recommend going first thing when the birds are most active, which we did, but so did everyone else. We got there about 45 minutes after opening and the birds already seemed a little over it. Honestly, I don't blame them. The Grand Reef was such a cool experience. I didn't really know what to expect, and even though it's man made, it still feels really immersive. Some of those rays are huge and have zero fear. They will swim right into you. My guy had never experienced anything like that and he loved it. I also liked that there were shallow areas and deeper sections if you wanted more of a snorkeling feel. The only downside for us was the Wind Away River. There are spots that get deep really fast, and that day they were apparently out of floaties because people were hoarding them and claiming areas. Staff even acknowledged it, which was frustrating because nothing was being done about it. It made parts of the river harder to enjoy than they should have been. Other than that, everything else was great and it made for such a fun day. Also the bar swings were a highlight. Loved those.

Date of review : 03/19/2026 All I can say is Amazing !!! We…read moresigned up for for the sting ray feeding . Check in is at 7am , we arrived and were promptly attended to. We had our own private ambassadors show us around the park and were escorted to the sting ray feeding area . We got our wet suits and lockers . Bathroom is very clean and has plenty of towels . The sting ray feeding was so much fun . The ambassadors are very informative . Trainers will feed the larger manta rays since they are larger and take vitamins but we fed the smaller sting rays which was a lot of fun. Also we got to feed small fish which was a fun treat for us . Monkey island pool - warmest water in the park Tropical river - slightly chilly but overall fun Great reef- chillest but once submerged not bad . Colder due to sea-life . Great reef was amazing , it looks like nothing but once you put googles on it's another world. Highly recommend. All inclusive drinks package - worth the money it can get pricy . Food - buffet style , it was okay . Not great , not good but satisfied appetite . Lots of towels , food all inclusive and a great way to spend time in Orlando !

While the resort property is beautiful and presents a variety of entertaining family experiences,…read morethe Lodge rooms are lacking adequate "lighting." Not one lamp in the rooms is as bright as it needs to be. And, there needs to be a floor lamp with "reading brightness" beside the one lounge chair in the room. NOT having a bathroom fav is unheard of at a resort. Each of these items, lack of adequate room lighting, and lack of bathroom fan, drops the rating one star. For the comfort of my family, I rate this a 3-star hotel. Hammock Beach Resort does not offer "resort-worthy" rooms in the Lodge. The beach is beautiful. Room views are lovely. Rainbows after brief showers are always magical. The Atlantic Grill located in the Lodge was superb--Patrick was our waiter and he was great! Kendall helped us with our luggage both at arrival and departure--he was "our guy"--such a big help and so kind to these "old folks!" for what it's worth, this is my 2 cents!

My experience at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa was deeply concerning and far below the standards…read morethis property advertises. From the outset, the resort was misleading about what we were purchasing. We booked what was clearly represented as a golf package. Upon arrival, we were told we did not have access to golf that day. Golf was a primary reason we selected this resort. Clear, accurate representation of packages is not optional at this price point. When a resort markets itself as a premier golf destination, transparency matters. The accommodations did not reflect the luxury image presented online. The villa was outdated and worn, amenities did not function properly (including a broken coffee maker), and we experienced repeated unnecessary disturbances from staff knocking and ringing the doorbell. The condition and service level were inconsistent with what was advertised. Even more troubling was the professionalism of a golf manager during our stay. This individual winked at my minor son in a way that was inappropriate and made both of us uncomfortable. Regardless of intent, that type of interaction with a child is unacceptable in a professional hospitality setting. When I calmly raised concerns about the golf package confusion, the condition of the villa, and the overall experience, management responded with deflection rather than accountability. I was even told I should have given advance notice regarding my son's disability and booked a "disability room." That comment demonstrates a serious lack of training in guest relations and ADA awareness. This is not about minor inconveniences. It is about misleading representations, unprofessional conduct, inadequate accommodations, and a failure of leadership to take responsibility when legitimate concerns are raised. At this price level, guests should not have to push repeatedly to be heard. Transparency, professionalism, and respect -- especially toward families and minors -- should be baseline standards. Corporate leadership should take a close look at how packages are marketed, how villas are maintained, and how staff are trained. What we experienced fell significantly short of what is promised.

Denise and Buzz have a great shop for all your SCUBA needs. All the instructors are avid divers and…read morelove sharing their passion for the water. We booked a SCUBA class for my son in law to get him certified for our family trips coming up. Maybe we can jump on their Bonaire trip next spring!

Phenomenal scuba courses! DAYO scuba provides a variety of courses from open water diving for…read morebeginners and those looking for a refresher, as well as more advanced courses such as cave diving, technical diving, etc. They are conveniently located in Winter Park. The business is easy to find. Website is super user friendly and organized. The shop has everything you could need for purchase or rental. My fiancé and I were **super** beginners and the instructors were patient, thorough, and extremely helpful during our course. They instilled confidence within us throughout the weekend. Their instructors are highly trained and very very friendly and helpful!! We loved the DAYO staff! They are honestly like family. We look forwarding to booking scuba trips with them. You can't go wrong with this company, no matter what your scuba needs are! Highly recommend! Shoutout to our instructor Tim.. also Mr. Ken and Jim! Amazing people!

Not a complaint I can think of. Michelle and Brian were great especially to a new diver like my…read moreself. All you need is your certification card number and you should be all set. Couldn't of asked for a better first ocean dive! Call ahead to see when they are going diving because they don't dive everyday. Went out of Blue Herron bridge and the visibility was awesome. 80 to 100 ft. At least. Saw a bunch of fish, turtles, sting ray, and eel. About $100-$140 to rent a wet suit, tanks, weight, and anything you need. Great experience and I can't wait to go back and do it again! Thank you!

My daughter 14 wanted to get her scuba certification. I knew nothing about diving. The dive shop…read morewas very helpful explaining to me how the whole process works. I had some concerns because although my daughter is a strong swimmer she can be flighty. Mark her instructor was very personable. He has a calm demeanor about him and jolly at the same time. It is clear he loves to dive and teach. My daughter said he has a special way to explain things that make it extra fun. I think Mark was very patient and he let her wander around and take some time to look at everything in amazement, rather than constantly tapping her on the shoulder to get her back on task. This made her experience much more enjoyable and she is totally in love with the underwater world.

They are no longer at 12302 Roper Blvd Ste 103 Clermont, FL 34711. I called and got an answering…read moreservice left a message and no return phone call (3 days now) 9-25-25 I don't know where they are located, but don't go here for service or equipment.

Wish they would put a sign up if their location has moved. I have bought equipment from them…read morebefore and was always happy with what I bought from them.

It is an absolute pleasure to do business with them! I've been diving since 2006 and they are the…read moremost honest operator I've dealt with in Orange and Seminole counties. The owner, Kevin, is amiable fellow who values the diving experience and takes much care to ensure the same for his students and customers. Plus, if you like dogs, he has two little welsh corgis that are friendly... I think he pays them under the table;-)

i've been dealing with Kevin for many years and I've never had anything but a pleasant experience,…read morevery knowledgeable and patient.

I did my open water certification here. Never had dived before and had a lot of fun and learned a…read moreton! You can tell JT one of the owners/instructors really knows his stuff and takes safety seriously. Glad I got trained here and plan on taking more classes. Prices are affordable as well.

Nice shop.. conveniently located with everything you could possibly want or need.. picked up my…read morenitro certification here..pleased with the service they've provided so far and I plan on spending some time here upgrading my equipment, and looking forward to doing some diving with these guys

On behalf of the Flagler College Dive Club, we had a fantastic experience with Ranger Rick Scuba!…read moreInstructor Karl was very knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring our members had a great learning experience. He worked hard to make the certification process very affordable for students, which we truly appreciated. The package included two dive trips, adding an exciting hands-on element to our training. We highly recommend Ranger Rick Scuba for anyone interested in earning their scuba certification with supportive and professional instructors like Karl! We will be using him at our school for years to come!!!

Great instructors are hard to find, but Karl at Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure is the kind who makes…read moreyou wonder why you didn't do this sooner. Patient? Absolutely. Knowledgeable? Off the charts. Fun to learn from? You have no idea. I never thought I'd be the kind of person who goes scuba diving. But here I am, freshly certified and already looking forward to my next underwater adventure -- and it's all thanks to Karl and the amazing team at Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure! Karl was an absolute legend throughout the entire certification process -- warm, funny, and incredibly skilled at breaking down complex skills into easy, digestible steps. The whole experience was seamlessly run and genuinely one of the highlights of my year. Crossing this off my bucket list felt AMAZING. If you're looking to get Open Water Certified, R.R.S.A is the place to be and Karl is your guy. He has this incredible gift of making you feel completely at ease while keeping the energy fun and exciting the whole time. Cannot recommend highly enough!