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Aquatic Ventures - The best Scuba Diving trips in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aquatic Ventures
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2 Trips Available
Aquatic Ventures is Fort Lauderdale’s premier veteran-owned dive center, delivering safety-first scuba instruction, professional gear servicing, and equipment rentals across South Florida. Founded on military-grade discipline, personal accountability, and deep respect for the ocean, our shop prioritizes diver competency over rushed certifications. Whether you are taking your first breath underwater or advancing into technical diving, we provide expert instruction, honest equipment guidance, and long-term mentorship tailored to your personal diving goals.
As a full-service scuba training facility, Aquatic Ventures offers comprehensive courses for every skill level. Our Open Water Diver certification program builds rock-solid foundational skills, buoyant confidence, and essential safety habits. For certified divers looking to expand their capabilities, we provide advanced training, specialty courses, and technical diving programs designed for extended-range exploration and deep wreck penetration. Every class is kept small to ensure individual attention, hands-on skill mastery, and thorough risk management underwater.
Beyond training, Aquatic Ventures is a trusted local hub for scuba gear maintenance, regulator servicing, and hydrostatic tank testing in Broward County. Properly maintained equipment is your primary lifeline underwater; our certified technicians perform factory-authorized regulator overhauls, BCD inspections, and visual cylinder testing to keep your kit performing flawlessly. We also offer fully inspected gear rental packages—including regulators, BCDs, weights, and tanks—for local shore and boat dives.
Positioned near South Florida's world-class diving marine ecosystems, we guide divers through iconic local wrecks and artificial reefs, including the Neptune Memorial Reef, USS Spiegel Grove, Benwood Wreck, and Christ of the Abyss. Rooted in Marine Corps values and dedicated to therapeutic veteran diving initiatives like Dive4Vets, Aquatic Ventures stands as Greater Fort Lauderdale’s premier destination for safe, confident, and unforgettable underwater exploration.
Book your Fort Lauderdale scuba class or equipment service with Aquatic Ventures today and dive South Florida with total confidence!
Kary Mcneal
5.0Featured Guide
Merci Jesus Wreck | Explore A Historic Sunken Smuggling Freighter Resting On The Ocean Floor
Dive into the compelling history of the Merci Jesus, a 90-foot freighter seized during a federal drug operation before being deliberately sunk off Fort Lauderdale to become a thriving artificial reef. Resting upright on the sandy bottom in about seventy to seventy-two feet of water with its bow pointing south, this accessible site features structures rising to roughly fifty feet, making it an engaging destination for certified divers. Every charter includes professional divemaster or instructor support at no extra charge, ensuring a safe and informative underwater tour. Whether you are examining the iron framework encrusted with marine life or exploring surrounding reef ecosystems, this excursion offers a unique window into South Florida's colorful maritime history.
Dive 1: Wreck
Dive 2: Reef
Max Depth in Feet: 70
Minimum Cert Level: Open Water
Departs From: Fort Lauderdale
Minutes From Shop: 25
Be at the Boat No Later Than: 7:45 AM
Boat Departs: 8:30 AM
Expected Return: 12:00 PM
Price Without Gear Rental: $110
Price With Tanks and Weights: $135.95
Price With Full Gear Rental: $165.95
Add Nitrox: $12.95 per tank
For a Personal Guide, Add: $100.95
For Each Extra Guided Diver, Add: $49.95
Deposit and Balance Due
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
Not Included
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
Additonal Requirements
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
...and don't forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Starting At $110
Explore Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek Four Shipwreck Scuba Diving Adventure
Explore the famous Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek, an underwater grouping featuring four large shipwrecks and several smaller vessels sitting in waters up to 80 feet deep. Designed for certified open-water divers, this two-tank experience begins with a dedicated shipwreck exploration followed by a second stop at a wreck or natural coral reef. The boat launch is located just twenty minutes from the shop, ensuring a smooth and straightforward transition offshore. Full rental equipment setups, enriched air nitrox upgrades, and complimentary on-board divemaster support are available to help you navigate these dynamic artificial reefs with total comfort and safety.
Dive 1: Wreck
Dive 2: Wreck or Reef
Max Depth in Feet: 80
Minimum Cert Level: Open Water
Departs From: Ft Lauderdale
Minutes From Shop: 20
Be at the Boat No Later Than: 12:45 PM
Boat Departs: 1:30 PM
Expected Return: 5:00 PM
Price Without Gear Rental: $110
Price Tanks and Weights: $135.95
Price With Gear Rental: $165.95
Deposit and Balance Due
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
What's included
- $89.95 for a two-tank boat dive
- $124.95 with equipment
Not Included
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
Additonal Requirements
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
...and don't forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Starting At $110
Aquatic Ventures is Fort Lauderdale’s premier veteran-owned dive center, delivering safety-first scuba instruction, professional gear servicing, and equipment rentals across South Florida. Founded on military-grade discipline, personal accountability, and deep respect for the ocean, our shop prioritizes diver competency over rushed certifications. Whether you are taking your first breath underwater or advancing into technical diving, we provide expert instruction, honest equipment guidance, and long-term mentorship tailored to your personal diving goals.
As a full-service scuba training facility, Aquatic Ventures offers comprehensive courses for every skill level. Our Open Water Diver certification program builds rock-solid foundational skills, buoyant confidence, and essential safety habits. For certified divers looking to expand their capabilities, we provide advanced training, specialty courses, and technical diving programs designed for extended-range exploration and deep wreck penetration. Every class is kept small to ensure individual attention, hands-on skill mastery, and thorough risk management underwater.
Beyond training, Aquatic Ventures is a trusted local hub for scuba gear maintenance, regulator servicing, and hydrostatic tank testing in Broward County. Properly maintained equipment is your primary lifeline underwater; our certified technicians perform factory-authorized regulator overhauls, BCD inspections, and visual cylinder testing to keep your kit performing flawlessly. We also offer fully inspected gear rental packages—including regulators, BCDs, weights, and tanks—for local shore and boat dives.
Positioned near South Florida's world-class diving marine ecosystems, we guide divers through iconic local wrecks and artificial reefs, including the Neptune Memorial Reef, USS Spiegel Grove, Benwood Wreck, and Christ of the Abyss. Rooted in Marine Corps values and dedicated to therapeutic veteran diving initiatives like Dive4Vets, Aquatic Ventures stands as Greater Fort Lauderdale’s premier destination for safe, confident, and unforgettable underwater exploration.
Book your Fort Lauderdale scuba class or equipment service with Aquatic Ventures today and dive South Florida with total confidence!
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Scuba DivingMerci Jesus Wreck | Explore A Historic Sunken Smuggling Freighter Resting On The Ocean Floor
Uncover the fascinating federal seizure backstory and vibrant marine life of a legendary 90-foot shipwreck.
Dive into the compelling history of the Merci Jesus, a 90-foot freighter seized during a federal drug operation before being deliberately sunk off Fort Lauderdale to become a thriving artificial reef. Resting upright on the sandy bottom in about seventy to seventy-two feet of water with its bow pointing south, this accessible site features structures rising to roughly fifty feet, making it an engaging destination for certified divers. Every charter includes professional divemaster or instructor support at no extra charge, ensuring a safe and informative underwater tour. Whether you are examining the iron framework encrusted with marine life or exploring surrounding reef ecosystems, this excursion offers a unique window into South Florida's colorful maritime history.
Dive 1: Wreck
Dive 2: Reef
Max Depth in Feet: 70
Minimum Cert Level: Open Water
Departs From: Fort Lauderdale
Minutes From Shop: 25
Be at the Boat No Later Than: 7:45 AM
Boat Departs: 8:30 AM
Expected Return: 12:00 PM
Price Without Gear Rental: $110
Price With Tanks and Weights: $135.95
Price With Full Gear Rental: $165.95
Add Nitrox: $12.95 per tank
For a Personal Guide, Add: $100.95
For Each Extra Guided Diver, Add: $49.95
Deposit and Balance Due
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
Not Included
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
Additonal Requirements
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
...and don't forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Morning Trip
Maximum 6 persons allowed (base trip price includes 1 guest)
4 Hours
7:45 AMPick Your Date
Top-RatedInstant BookingShared TripScuba DivingExplore Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek Four Shipwreck Scuba Diving Adventure
Discover an incredible cluster of sunken vessels and vibrant marine life on a guided South Florida deep-water excursion.
Explore the famous Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek, an underwater grouping featuring four large shipwrecks and several smaller vessels sitting in waters up to 80 feet deep. Designed for certified open-water divers, this two-tank experience begins with a dedicated shipwreck exploration followed by a second stop at a wreck or natural coral reef. The boat launch is located just twenty minutes from the shop, ensuring a smooth and straightforward transition offshore. Full rental equipment setups, enriched air nitrox upgrades, and complimentary on-board divemaster support are available to help you navigate these dynamic artificial reefs with total comfort and safety.
Dive 1: Wreck
Dive 2: Wreck or Reef
Max Depth in Feet: 80
Minimum Cert Level: Open Water
Departs From: Ft Lauderdale
Minutes From Shop: 20
Be at the Boat No Later Than: 12:45 PM
Boat Departs: 1:30 PM
Expected Return: 5:00 PM
Price Without Gear Rental: $110
Price Tanks and Weights: $135.95
Price With Gear Rental: $165.95
Deposit and Balance Due
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
What's included
- $89.95 for a two-tank boat dive
- $124.95 with equipment
Not Included
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
Additonal Requirements
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
...and don't forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Afternoon Trip
Maximum 6 persons allowed (base trip price includes 1 guest)
4 Hours12:45 PMPick Your Date
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