10 Scuba & Snorkeling in Southwest Gulf Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

August 7, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
Restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast

1. Scuba Quest Pro Dive Centers

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Learn to scuba dive and/or rent some equipment at this diving center.

2. Florida Underwater Sports

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Florida Underwater Sports

We are a full-service, 5 STAR Dive Center minutes from Siesta Key. Our main focus is creating outstanding underwater experiences for beginners and professionals alike. Whether you're trying SCUBA for the first time,training to be a professional, or purchasing snorkel and dive gear, Florida Underwater Sports will make sure your goals are met while maintaining the highest standards. We specialize in all things Scuba and Snorkel related and have a passion for the underwater world!

3. Scuba Marco

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Scuba Marco

The vision for Scuba Marco came to Capt. Jeff while he was underwater at Marco Island’s Five Mile Reef. Dive conditions were perfect that day and in the middle of a beautiful, tranquilizing dive he had the thought, “I could bring divers out here, share this aquatic beauty and give them a great experience.” Tucked away at the North end of Marco Island is our quiet little dive shop with a true, old-fashioned "mom & pop" vibe. As a PADI 5 Star Resort, we've been selling FUN in Southwest Florida since 1998 and have well over 30 years of diving instruction experience. Stop by & say hello - we're always happy to meet new people and help divers discover the joy and wonder of being underwater!

4. SCUBAdventures

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SCUBAdventures

We can get you started the safe and fun way into this exciting sport. Founder of SCUBAdventures, Kevin Sweeney has been teaching diving in Naples since 1974. He has taught over 4000 people to dive and he and his staff are ready to teach you how to safely enjoy scuba diving! Our program stresses safety and being properly equipped. There are no short cuts to quality instruction and diving equipment systems. Our goal is customer service with quality-not quantity!We are authorized dealers for SCUBAPRO, SCUBA SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL, TUSA, Aeris, O’Neil wetsuits, Bare wetsuits, Ikelite, Underwater Kinetics, Riffe, AB Biller, Sea & Sea, Costa Del Mar Sun glasses and more. If you are already a certified diver we can help you with update classes, advanced and specialty classes, equipment sales service and rentals. We also offer air, Nitrox and Trimix fills. Looking for a dive trip? We can help from local diving to trips around the world. Stop by and see us!

5. Deans Dive Center

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Deans Dive Center

Scuba Diving training. Scuba gear sales and service. SCUBAPRO, Oceanic, Mares, and Genesis Diving Equipment. We Offer training courses in affiliation with PADI. Full service Dive Shop. Hours M-F 10-5:30 Sat. 9-2.

6. Scuba Outfitters of Naples, LLC

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Scuba Outfitters of Naples, LLC

Conveniently located in Beautiful Downtown Naples Florida, Scuba Outfitters is Southwest Florida’s only PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Center! As a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center, With Multiple PADI Instructors on Staff and a Wide Variety of Scuba & Snorkeling Equipment, Scuba Outfitters can teach ALL PADI Courses from Discover Scuba, Kids Programs, Open Water Scuba, Becoming a Scuba Instructor, Tec Diving, and even Cave Diving! We do it all! We Look Forward to Diving With You Soon!

7. Man Overboard Charters

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Man Overboard Charters

Daily Fishing, Diving, and Sight Seeing Charters on the gulf coast of sunny Florida. We specialize in offshore to nearshore Fishing and Scuba Diving. Come aboard one of our custom 30' or 40' fishing machines for a half, three quarter, or full day fishing trip! Depending on the site, season, or conditions we catch Snapper, Grouper, Flounder, Shark, Kingfish, Sheepshead, Key West Grunt, Triggerfish, Baracuda, and much much more... We are located right outside the famous restaurant "Johnny Leverock's". There you even have the option of having YOUR CATCH COOKED the way you like it... Talk about fresh fish!!! Our Dive trips are also very diverse, whether you enjoy underwater photography, artifact diving, wreck diving, or spearfishing we've got you covered.

8. Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

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Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

We are a family owned and operated business with tons of experience on the water. This is what we do, this is our passion and we love to share that with everyone. We provide a great 23ft center console Boston Whaler. It is a very dry, comfortable boat that provides you with great comfortable seating and dry storage for all of your personable items! There is a cooler on board stocked with water and we provide life jackets and snorkel gear on all trips! For everyone that is a first timer or a beginner or maybe just not the strongest swimmer. That's OK! Your Captain is certified in CPR and First Aid and gets in the water with you to make sure you are comfortable and you get the best out of your trip! Safety and Fun is our goal! We have a couple trips to offer! Please check out our website for all of our trips and information! RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED AT LEASE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE! Thanks and we hope to see you soon

9. Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruises

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Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruises

FOR BEST PRICE, book directly with Captain Jessica. Island Time Cruises offers a variety of activities you can experience out on the water. All cruises are private and can be customized to fit your needs. OFFERING THE FOLLOWING: Shelling Excursions, Dolphin cruises, Sunset cruises, Eco & Historical tours, Out Island lunch trips, tiki bar hopping cruises, river cruises, boating lessons, burials at sea and much more! Kick back and relax on our 26 foot world cat, equipped with a bathroom and freshwater shower. Complimentary refreshments and snacks are provided.

10. Fantasea Scuba

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Fantasea Scuba

Whether you are new to scuba diving, want to improve your skills or continue your adventure with a dream career “FANTASEA SCUBA“is dedicated to a high standard of quality education and customer service. The best divers in the world are NAUI divers! NAUI is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and safest diver training available in the world. “Dive Safety through Education” is more than just a motto; it’s how NAUI professionals combine safety and fun into an adventure for a lifetime. We are the largest and most established dive center in Charlotte County offering the finest selection of high quality dive and snorkel gear at the best prices anywhere, guaranteed. Our commitment is backed by our “on the spot”repair and setup service. Our experience is “next to none”in the water and the classroom. Interested? Sign up now for scuba certification and the many other advanced skills we offer at the best prices.

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