West Palm Beach Recommendations

[CJFor]

There is a good chance I may be in West Palm Beach FL the first week in June, anyone have any recommendations for shops that run daily charters, or sites that are a "must see"? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

 

[muzikbiz22]

Jupiter Dive Center / Hampton Inn

 

[robd]

I would highly second Jupiter Dive center. I have been diving with them since 2007. Even though I am a land locked diver. They always treat me as if I am family. One suggestion with diving is West Palm or Jupiter, you really want to be Nitrox cert.

 

[Trailboss123]

I have a few favorites and recommendations, but I will defer to @scubadada to guide you in the right direction. You will be in a diving mecca with lots of outstanding options between Jupiter, West Palm and Boynton Beach. Not to mention some great shore diving at Blue Heron Bridge.

 

[snowdog61]

Florida Scuba Charters, Narcosis, and Jupiter Dive Center are my go-to operators in that area. You do want to be Nitrox certified especially for FSC & Narcosis - JDC has 2 boats that are often split for sight-seers vs hunters but not always so best to call and ask (goes for all the operators really). As was mentioned, if you can catch high-tide, Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park can be an exceptional dive so don't over look that opportunity especially if you are into macro photography. Force-E scuba is just up the road and can set you up.

 

[Johnoly]

There is a good chance I may be in West Palm Beach FL the first week in June,...

Water temps should be just about hitting 79-80 on the bottom that week. What hotel/place are you staying at?

 

[drrich2]

Out of curiosity, what would you most like to see on your trip? Reef? Wrecks? Large animals? Sharks?

Richard.

 

[They call me Tater]

Thanks for asking the question. I will be touring Florida in the same time frame. I plan on hitting the gulf coast, Vero Beach, and working down to Largo. This helps with the planning.

 

[CJFor]

Thanks everyone for the replies thus far! Keep 'em coming!
In response to some of your questions, I would be flying in to PBI Sunday and leaving on Friday. As far as what I would like to see, I don't really have a strong preference, though I do like to explore wrecks and reefs... any day diving is better than a day topside in my book. I was looking at dive charters the other day and was looking at Pura Vida, anyone have any experience with this outfit?

 

[Johnoly]

... and was looking at Pura Vida, anyone have any experience with this outfit?

PVD has a Very solid reputation as a full service, long time operator in WPB. They come very highly recommended, even by other competitor dive shops and boats !!