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.

My family always likes visiting the Fort Lauderdale beach. It was such a nice day with wind and a…read morefew clouds. The are wasn't overrun with so much seaweed like other areas. We enjoyed our time there with our family friends.

Right across the street from Las Olas Oceanside Park and home to The Great American Beach Party and…read more4th of July Extravaganza. Tons of shops and restaurants to visit after a dip in the biggest pool ever! Lifeguards are on duty, but only at certain times.

I always go in this inlet and head straight for the lighthouse :). Amazing. I sometimes bring my…read moredog hahah

This little park is so serene. With views of the intracoastal, the inlet, the ocean, lighthouse and…read morenature it's wonderful. You can see lots of fish in the water. I even saw a nurse shark and a sea turtle. There's benches to sit on and a playground for the kids or kids at heart. Many people enjoy this as a walking destination with or without dogs. People are friendly and say hello. You may even strike up a conversation while there. Fishing is not allowed here.

We have been booking with Parrot Island for years and have worked with them many, many times. Our…read moreexperience has consistently been professional, friendly, and reliable. We book throughout the year for adaptive diving groups, veteran groups, and recreational sport dives, which often means coordinating groups with different needs, schedules, and logistics. We need to be able to depend on the operators we work with, and Parrot Island has always been dependable and easy to work with. Communication has been professional, and we have always felt that our groups were well taken care of. Most importantly for us, they know their business and keep safety foremost in how they operate. When you are bringing adaptive divers and veterans aboard, that matters tremendously. We would not continue booking year after year if we did not have confidence in both their professionalism and their commitment to safety. They are also simply a joy to work with. We genuinely appreciate the relationship we have built with Parrot Island over the years and look forward to many more dives with them. We are happy to recommend them based on our own years of experience.

Jerry is incredibly unprofessional. I called over a month ago to book dives. He told me he would…read moretext me to gather all of the details. I never heard from him so I texted him at least 7 times & also called his shop several times (with no answer), one time his son answered just so I could make sure we were still on the books. His son had no idea about the booking but told me he confirmed we were good to go. I still couldn't get ahold of Jerry. Finally a week before the trip I called and Jerry answered. He was extremely condescending, scolding me for not following up on the booking and saying he "never heard back from me" in such a rude and misogynistic tone. He changed his tune really quick when I told him I have been trying to get a hold of him for at least a month, and also spoke to his son who confirmed the dives (he had no idea). He then expected me to still trust his professionalism and use his service. No thanks. As a business owner I find it appalling to scold your potential clients for YOUR own neglect. Do better.

Very rude staff who refused to assist with bookings. Representative answering phone on Sunday 8/2…read moreinsisted reservation must be placed thru Groupon, and was unwilling to take future reservation request. His demeaner was that he was being bothered by questions, and didn't want to speak on the phone. Very poor customer service!! Wound up canceling and refunding thru Groupon, as I would not patronize this business!!!!!

They were amazing the chair/ cabana umbrella rental was very affordable and comfortable. The team…read morewas great. Will be back again

Cool hang out awesome place to ware or float about. Just make sure you have a ride out there lolread more

Nice place to stop and party! Bring your own food and…read moredrinks, and enjoy. The go to the Spanish River for a nice lunch.

Great surf school and fun staff. Kids are in good hands learning from an epic surfer and having a…read morefire/paramedic and nurse apart of the staff is comforting. My son also enjoyed the snorkeling they did as well. I'm sure there are other schools out there but I really like the set up here of safety, fun, surf and some snorkeling.

My 6 year old is attending this camp and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The…read morecounselors are young and playful with the kids, plus responsible and trustworthy. My son is kept busy the whole time, there is no sitting around and being bored. He's exhausted when he gets home, which is a plus for mom and dad. They not only surf but they tube behind a jet ski, snorkel, play games and sometimes if they get lucky watch sea turtles hatch.....They are also great with reapplying sunscreen, which was my main concern. I highly recommend this camp, it is also a great community to be a part of. Props to the owner of the camp .

This beach is full of fun activities. You have sand, surf, snorkeling, scuba, bars, happy hours,…read morerestaurants, pavilion, chairs, music and concerts often, and much more.. Lauderdale by the Sea beach is a beautiful sandy beach that stretches for 2.5 miles. A living coral reef is located within 100 yards of the beach, so it's an easy non motorized sea activity to do while here. The reefs are extremely popular with snorkelers and divers from all across Florida. Pay to park pretty much everywhere near the beach, but you can bike to it or walk to it.

Beautiful and peaceful beach. They maintain it pretty well. There is a pier too, many restaurants,…read morebars and shops nearby which makes it a cool spot to hang out and spend some time. There is a fishing pier as well with bait shop. Just 100 yards from the beach is the first reef of a three-tiered natural coral reef system, which makes it Florida's beach diving capital. There is plenty of paid parking around the area, not too expensive and easy to find. Would definitely recommend this beach if you are in the area.