South Florida Question

JMC99 · Apr 24, 2008

I'm heading to Fort Lauderdale next month and wanted to add a couple of days of diving. Is Fort Lauderdale diving worth it or should I drive down to the Keys?

I have dove the Keys before, and while not that impressed with shallow diving from cattle boats, at least I know what I'm in for there.

thelostpirate · Apr 24, 2008

Do both... The key largo is only 1.5 hrs from ft lauderdale. I just moved to lauderdale and have found the diving to be nice. Lots of great wrecks and usally not crowed at all.

When you come post whatever you choose I am sure you will be abale to find lots of buddies from the board to go.

deepstops · Apr 24, 2008

JMC99:
I'm heading to Fort Lauderdale next month and wanted to add a couple of days of diving. Is Fort Lauderdale diving worth it or should I drive down to the Keys?

I have dove the Keys before, and while not that impressed with shallow diving from cattle boats, at least I know what I'm in for there.

You'd really like diving in Boynton Beach as there's some nice six pack boats and the reefs are a little more dynamic IMO (healthier and better ledges). Fort Lauderdale has a couple dozen wrecks in the 60-125' range that are a lot of fun as well.

Jupiter31 · Apr 25, 2008

deepstops:
You'd really like diving in Boynton Beach as there's some nice six pack boats and the reefs are a little more dynamic IMO (healthier and better ledges). Fort Lauderdale has a couple dozen wrecks in the 60-125' range that are a lot of fun as well.

100% agree -

In fact, I'd even consider going a little further north to Jupiter - I think the reefs are nicer in Boynton, but in Jupiter you have the opportunity to see some big stuff fish wise

In the Boynton (Lantana, actually) area, I've used Starfish Enterprise (excellent operator; great operation) and in Jupiter, Jupiter Dive Center

I think both of these areas, while close to Ft lauderdale, can offer a superior experience.

rumplesplitfins · Apr 26, 2008

I'd have to agree about Boynton Beach. I've gone with Underwater Explorers - ScubaKevDM (the owner) is also an active scubaboard member.

JMC99 · Apr 29, 2008

Thanks to all for your comments and advice.

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