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Scuba Diving Centers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

10 of the 280 marinas and boating businesses we list in Fort Lauderdale are scuba diving centers.

Diving centers vary significantly by their primary focus, ranging from retail shops offering open-water certification courses to charter operations running offshore dive trips. Choosing the right facility depends on whether you need gear rentals, local lake or ocean charters, or advanced technical training. A map location will not tell you if a shop operates its own dive boat, maintains an on-site fill station, or specializes in specific environments like wrecks or reefs.

  1. Aquatic Ventures

    3720 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

    Saturday • 9-5

    Service & repairsBoat rentals
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  2. American Dream Dive Charters

    88 Portside Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    09:00-17:00

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  3. Diving With Doug

    6278 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

    Mon - Sun 8:00am – 6:00pm

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  4. Brownie's Southport Divers

    1530 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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  5. Force-E Scuba Centers

    2808 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

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  6. SCUBA Network

    3000 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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  7. Moondog Dive Outfitters

    3100 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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  8. Underseas Sports

    1450 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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  9. Achi Divers

    2031 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-2168

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  10. Divers Down Inc

    1450 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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Check gear and gas requirements early. Most shops require proof of certification before renting equipment or providing nitrox fills, and charter spots usually need to be reserved several days in advance.

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Do I need to own my own gear to dive with a local center?

Most full-service scuba centers offer complete rental packages including wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, and tanks. However, many shops require divers to bring or purchase their own personal fit items, such as a mask, snorkel, fins, and boots.

How long does it take to get open-water certified?

Basic certification typically takes three to four days spread over one or two weekends. It generally involves online classroom work, pool skill sessions, and four open-water training dives.

How much do local dive charters usually cost?

A standard two-tank local charter typically costs between $90 and $160, depending on the distance to the dive site. Gear rentals and tank fills are often billed separately if you do not bring your own equipment.