Any good diving near Ft. Myers?

[ScubaDiva]

I live in Texas and am more of an international diver, but I have family and friends in Ft. Myers. Is there anything good around there divewise? I'm willing to drive several hours if you have any not so close recommendations.

Thanks,
Michelle

 

[johnny_bravo]

Start with this thread:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/219887-upcoming-ft-myers-vacation.html

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[idive2]

I've had some good dives off the coast on the gulf side off shore from
Fort Myers. Charters are tough to find and most times it's a special trip
as opposed to regularly scheduled trip. Up near Clearwater the diving off
shore can be pretty decent as well. By off shore I don't mean shore diving,
rather out a ways 20-25 miles. The shore diving in the Venice is hit or miss.
One day may be 15-20 ft. viz and the next time out less than 5 ft. If you
leave Fort Myers by 8:30 you would be able to make most of the afternoon
trips with 12:30 departures in Fort Lauderdale or Pompano.

 

[Glock Diver]

These guys are pretty much right on.

• Most Ft Myers offshore dive sites are a good 2-hour boat ride. Viz is a crapshoot. Temps are OK.
• Ft. Lauderdale is a 2-hour car ride, + a 15 min boat ride. Viz is usually excellent, water's warmer, and there are many more dive charters available.

However, to support my local economy, I will be sure post any Ft Myers/Gulf dive trips that I hear about!