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Taz's Excursions

Shalimar FL

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Johnny Mulford

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Reel in the adventure along the Gulf Coast!

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Taz's Excursions

Shalimar FL

Johnny Mulford

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Experience a wide range of scuba diving and spearfishing adventures along Florida’s Gulf Coast, operating out of Fort Walton Beach with access to the waters off Shalimar and Destin. These trips are designed for certified divers seeking diverse dive environments, unique underwater encounters, and professionally guided outings in the Florida Panhandle.

Charter options include offshore two-tank dives beyond nine miles, inshore two-tank dives closer to shore, seasonal inshore night dives, and specialty trips to the legendary USS Oriskany aircraft carrier. Divers can also take part in offshore spearfishing trips in federal waters, where a personal fishing license is not required due to the vessel’s federal permit.

Depending on the trip selected, divers may explore natural reefs, wrecks, artificial structures, and open-water Gulf environments. Night dives offer a completely different perspective, showcasing nocturnal marine life rarely seen during daytime dives. The USS Oriskany dive provides an extended, multi-tank experience on one of the world’s largest artificial reefs.

Spearfishing trips focus on legal Gulf species such as snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, cobia, and lionfish, with access to offshore federal waters that are unavailable to most local charters.

Trips typically range from half-day to extended outings and accommodate small groups for a more controlled and personalized experience. Whether you’re looking to log quality dives, explore iconic wrecks, or experience offshore spearfishing in the Gulf of Mexico, this charter offers year-round opportunities in one of Florida’s premier dive destinations.

Upcoming Availability

February 2026

March 2026

Expertise & Attributes

fishing

Master Guide

Deep Sea Fishing

Good with Large Groups

Good with Families

Saltwater Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Spear Fishing

What's Included

Keep your Catch

This guide offers trips that you are able to take home your catch.

Good to Knows

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License

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Nature / Wildlife Views

This guide offers trips with nature and wildlife views.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

What's Included

Keep your Catch

This guide offers trips that you are able to take home your catch.

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

License

Read about the licensing details that is / is not covered in the below trips.

Nature / Wildlife Views

This guide offers trips with nature and wildlife views.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

Trips Available with Taz's Excursions

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Fishing - Inshore

Chester 30'ProKat Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Inshore Gulf Night Scuba Diving Guided Trip in Shalimar, FL

This inshore Gulf night dive departs from Shalimar, Florida and explores dive sites located less than 9 miles offshore in local Gulf Coast waters. The trip is a 4-hour guided experience designed for certified scuba divers interested in observing nocturnal marine life and nighttime reef activity.

Evening Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

4 Hours

5:30 PM

$495

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Fishing - Offshore

Chester 30'ProKat Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Two-Tank Offshore Gulf Scuba Diving Guided Trip in Shalimar, FL

This two-tank offshore Gulf boat dive departs from Shalimar, Florida and travels 9+ miles offshore to dive sites in local Gulf Coast waters. The trip is designed for certified scuba divers seeking deeper offshore conditions, reefs, or structure commonly found beyond nearshore limits.

Morning Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

6 Hours

6:00 AM

$525

Afternoon Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

6 Hours

1:00 PM

$525

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Fishing - Inshore

Chester 30'ProKat Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Two-Tank Inshore Gulf Scuba Diving Guided Trip in Shalimar, FL

This two-tank inshore Gulf boat dive departs from Shalimar, Florida and visits dive sites located less than 9 miles offshore in local Gulf Coast waters. The trip is designed for certified scuba divers looking to explore accessible inshore reefs, natural ledges, or artificial structures without long offshore travel.

Morning Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

4 Hours

6:00 AM

$450

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Fishing - Offshore

Chester 30'ProKat Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

USS Oriskany Scuba Diving Guided Trip in the Gulf of Mexico

This USS Oriskany scuba diving trip departs from the Florida Panhandle and travels offshore to the USS Oriskany, one of the world’s largest artificial reefs located in the Gulf of Mexico. The trip is a three-tank guided dive experience designed for certified divers seeking a full-day wreck diving outing.

Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

7 Hours

6:00 AM

$750

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Fishing - Offshore

Chester 30'ProKat Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Offshore Gulf Spearfishing Guided Trip in Federal Waters near Shalimar, FL

This offshore Gulf spearfishing trip departs from the Florida Panhandle and operates in federal waters beyond 9 miles offshore. The trip is designed for certified and experienced spear fishers looking to target offshore reef and pelagic species in deeper Gulf Coast waters.

Morning Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

5 Hours

6:00 AM

$525

Afternoon Trip

Maximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)

5 Hours

1:00 PM

$525

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Vehicle

Chester

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

30 ft

Manufacturer Name:

ProKat

Model Year:

2003

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Yamaha

# of Engines:

Horsepower Per Engine:

250

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Features: First Mate Bait Tank Spearfishing Equipment GPS VHF Radio

"Experience speed and luxury on this 30ft ProKat Catamaran (2003) with twin 250HP Yamaha engines. Cruising at 49 knots, it comfortably seats 6 passengers—perfect for fast, stylish adventures on the water."