Explore West Palm Beach’s marine life on a beginner-friendly ocean scuba dive
1-1.5 hours
Equipment, guided dive, videos
Explore the ocean with certified instructors on a beginner-focused scuba experience. Look for marine life beneath the surface as you take your first breaths underwater.
Remember this tour is for beginners so no prior scuba diving or swimming experience is required.
##Fundamentals Briefing: Our experienced dive professionals will kick off your adventure by sharing essential scuba information and skills, typically within 10-15 minutes, starting from the shore.
##Getting Comfortable: You'll begin in waist-deep water (3ft) to ease into breathing underwater and learn basic scuba skills with the guidance of your dive pro.
##Guided Scuba Dive Tour: Once you're comfortable and your dive pro is confident in your abilities, you'll embark on an underwater journey, exploring the beautiful aquatic life and fish. Capture these unforgettable moments on video!
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. A $35 per-person rebooking fee applies to scuba rescheduling within 24 hours, subject to availability. No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals. Tours are canceled only for adverse ocean conditions, not rain. If canceled due to bad weather, receive a full refund or reschedule; previously rescheduled reservations receive only the rebooking fee refund.
Product ID: KYRDCS
No. This beginner scuba dive is designed for first-timers, and it states that no prior scuba diving or swimming experience is required.
Wear a bathing suit (arrive already dressed). Bring a towel, a fully charged smartphone (for downloading pictures and videos), cash to tip your dive professional, and contact lenses if you need vision correction (prescription glasses cannot be worn under masks). Bring your own wetsuit or wetsuit top for cooler months if you want extra warmth.
Free GoPro videos are included. Download WhatsApp on your smartphone before you arrive and bring your phone fully charged to receive your complimentary pictures and videos.
Phil Foster Beach Park, 900 Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
This operation clearly has some standout guides who know how to create memorable experiences. Felipe, Jorge, and Tabitha come up repeatedly in reviews, with guests praising their patience, knowledge, and ability to make first-timers feel completely comfortable. People consistently mention spotting sea turtles, stingrays, starfish, and colorful fish, which suggests the local dive sites deliver on wildlife encounters. What's particularly impressive is how guides handle nervous or non-swimmers—several reviewers specifically note feeling safe and supported even without strong swimming skills. The universal five-star ratings tell the story here. Families seem to love this provider, with groups spanning multiple generations (one mentions ages 17-75!) all having great experiences together. First-time divers especially appreciate the guidance and encouragement, with guides even helping guests interact with marine life like holding crabs. It's the kind of place where people say they'll "definitely do it again" and bring friends back on separate trips, which speaks volumes about consistency and quality.
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