We track 63 dive operators in Fort Lauderdale. 12 teach certification courses (14 PADI, 5 SSI). 10 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Coral Springs, with 3. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 63. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Squalo Divers | 4.9(381) | 4.9 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 63 dive operators in Fort Lauderdale, with the biggest cluster around Coral Springs. 12 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (14 centres), followed by SSI (5). SDI/TDI, NAUI, RAID, IANTD also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $150 to $330 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
10 of the 63 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Scuba Diving In Miami - Squalo Divers is a PADI 5-star dive shop offering scuba diving lessons and certifications, as well as equipment rentals and repairs. They are a locally owned scuba retailer.
Ace Diving is a Miami based dive operator that provides scuba training and boat trips. They offer a variety of recreational, technical, and specialty diving programs alongside snorkeling experiences.
Dixie Divers is a sporting goods store in Deerfield Beach, Florida, offering scuba-diving gear sales, trips, and lessons for all levels. They also provide delivery and curbside pickup.
South Florida Diving Headquarters is a dive center in Pompano Beach, Florida, offering scuba and snorkeling training, certification, equipment rentals, and charter trips. They also have a location in Boynton Beach.
Grove Scuba provides scuba diving and snorkeling trips in Miami, Key Largo, and Biscayne National Park. The operator offers a range of PADI certification courses, specialty training, and technical diving instruction.
Sea Experience is a PADI 5 Star Career Development Center located at the Bahia Mar Resort and Marina in Fort Lauderdale. The operator provides daily scuba diving and snorkeling boat trips, as well as a range of scuba instruction from beginner to professional levels.
Ocean Safari is a family-run dive shop in Miami that provides scuba training, equipment service, and tank fills. The operator organizes local reef and wreck diving trips in South Florida as well as international dive travel.
Gold Coast Scuba is a dive shop located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, offering scuba diving services and equipment. They are a sporting goods store that also provides a range of diving-related activities.
Force-E Scuba Centers is a dive shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering equipment, rentals, classes, and trips. They have been a long-standing provider of scuba services in the area.
| 2 | Ace Diving | 4.9(1,502) | 4.6 | $330 | PADI · SDI/TDI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Dixie Divers | 4.6(811) | 4.7 | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Divers Paradise | 4.7(685) | 4.7 | none | NAUI · PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | South Florida Diving Headquarters | 4.7(487) | 4.6 | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Grove Scuba | 4.7(143) | none | $150 | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Sea Experience | 4.7(1,493) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 8 | Ocean Safari | 4.6(59) | none | none | PADI · NAUI | Visit |
