I want to do this dive, but I struggle to justify the cost for such a short dive. Maybe I'm spoiled being a south Florida diver? Their website currently lists $219 for a 40 minute dive. I could book 2 charters, get four 50 minute dives in for that price. Now, if the price included admission (or discounted admission) to the park, that's another story. I understand they put a stop to that years ago.
It's a Disney experience, not really just paying for a dive. It's the only place at the park where you are behind the scenes and see how everything operates. Also, by far the most fun part of it is being part of the show. I didn't really care at all about seeing the sea life - I see that when diving in the ocean. I LOVE interacting with the kids through the glass. This is the only place you can do that.
Of course, if that doesn't interest you then it might not be for you...
I thought that at the end of the dive you exited into the living seas exhibit, and then you could spend the rest of the day in Epcot. @DQ-Dave , that's not the case any more...?