Top 10 Scuba & Snorkeling in Florida, United States

September 16, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Not just for retirees and theme park enthusiasts, the Sunshine State offers beautiful beaches, pristine diving conditions, and sizzling nightlife. Salsa the night away in a smokin’ hot Miami club, or swing away at one of Kissimmee’s many premium golf courses. An airboat tour of the Everglades is an unforgettable adventure – just look out for alligators! For the risk-averse, a lazy day spent on the soft sands of an Emerald Coast beach is as rejuvenating as a spa treatment.
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1. Bird's Underwater

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5.0 based on 2,260 reviews

Bird's Underwater

Bird's Underwater Dive Center offer manatee snorkel tours, waterfront location, Swimming with the manatees in Crystal River, small group 6 person only tours with meals included, Manatee surface tours, Manatee educational tours, Manatee Awareness Program, Manatee Dives, Manatee Photography underwater, Manatee Photography above the water, Kayak rental, Kayaking with the endangered manatees in Crystal River, Florida, Enclosed Pontoon boats, snacks, Paddle boarding with the manatees, Group manatee tours, School Field Trip Manatee Tours, Handicap access to view or swim with the manatees, Waterfront Vacation Rental Houses in Homosassa, Fl. Manatee swims from Vacation Rental Houses in Homosassa, Kayaks included with nightly vacation rental houses, Kayaking in Homosassa, Fl. Dolphin sightings, early morning manatee tours, Late afternoon Manatee Tours. Scallop Tours, Scallop gear Sales, Scallop education. Scuba diving sales, Scuba Diving Instruction, Snorkel Equipment sales, Cavern Diving, Cavern Diving Instruction, Cave diving instruction, Nitrox instruction, Tri-Mix instruction, re-breather diving instruction. Members of Manatee Eco Tourism Association, Better Business Bureau, and Citrus County Tourism Division. Owned by Bill (Bird) and Diana Oestreich since 1993. Bill "Bird" and Diane Oestreich moved to Crystal River in 1989 and began teaching scuba diving and offering manatee snorkel tours. At that time there were only 3 hotels, one independent shop, and about 100 manatees that came to Citrus County in the winter months. Since then, Manatees have increased to over 1000 manatees in Citrus County alone in the winter, and there is an average population of about 35 manatees that remain in Kings Bay in the summer months. The Manatee Awareness Program was set up by Bird and Diana Oestreich in 1990 with the dive agency NAUI, then PADI, and now SDI offers the same program. They offer quality and personalized manatee tours with experienced and insured boat captains, all of which are at Divemaster level or higher. Manatee Tours average about 3 hours, but they do not have a set time in which they "pull" the customers out of the water in order to run another tour. All tours include drinks and snacks. Private tours include a full meal. Bird's Underwater Dive Center is located on the Kings Bay of Crystal River. You do not have to drive to a separate location to be on the water. Bird's Underwater is located on the dock behind the Dockside Trading Company. We are next to Charlies Fish House restaurant, and walking distance from Crackers restaurant. The Dockside Deli is located in the same parking lot. Main Street or Citrus Avenue is 2 blocks to the south, the Crystal River Mall is 1/4 mile north.

2. Jupiter Scuba Diving

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5.0 based on 674 reviews

Jupiter Scuba Diving

We are a high energy, positive, and family friendly Scuba Charter focusing on the quality of the experience from start to finish. Our motto: Diving is FUN. Expect MORE.

3. Osprey Charters

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5.0 based on 139 reviews

Osprey Charters

Create your own private adventure aboard the "Osprey II" for 2 to 3 hours. Up to 12 passengers can ride comfortably aboard our customized skiff. You can go dolphin watching, snorkeling, sightseeing, or go exploring on Shell Island. You can even have a custom sunset tour. So, come enjoy a first class, stress free day with Osprey Charters.

4. Gulf Coast Expeditions

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5.0 based on 705 reviews

Gulf Coast Expeditions

Gulf Coast Expeditions provides customers with personalized manatee snorkel tours, scallop charters, and sightseeing tours. We keep our group sizes small and take no more than six people out at a time. Our tours meet daily at our marina location which is conveniently located for a quick boat ride to swim with the manatees and the scallop grounds.

5. A Family Fun Boat Tour Company

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5.0 based on 711 reviews

A Family Fun Boat Tour Company

We provide high quality PRIVATE, Snorkeling, Sightseeing, Sandbar, Sunset Cruises and Eco Tours. Our custom crowd free custom boating trips are packed with so much fun you may just want to join us again before you leave! Up to 6 passengers per boat. Snorkel gear included.

6. Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours

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5.0 based on 2,643 reviews

Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours

Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours is a professional Manatee Eco-tour guide service that has been guiding snorkelers into the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge since 1995. We offer daily trips to swim and snorkel with the manatees in the beautiful Crystal River. Kayak and Paddle board rentals and guided tours are also available. All gear is included in tour pricing, and all tours are limited to small groups with only 6-12 guests maximum per boat. This is a great adventure that is suitable for the whole family. Children 3 years old and up are welcome as long as they are comfortable in the water and are able to float quietly. Our tours are all-inclusive, no hidden fees, or additional charges for snorkeling gear, parking, etc. It's all included!. Picture packages are available on every tour. Thanks for looking!

7. Danger Charters

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5.0 based on 5,355 reviews

Danger Charters

When you sail with Danger Charters, you sail to another world and time; to a place where the wildlife is still "wild" and your interaction with nature is intimate and authentic. You feel as if you've stepped back in time, back to the days when the Florida Keys backcountry was home to traditional, shallow-draft sailing craft, captained by local water men who had grown up sailing and navigating the notorious shallows and challenging narrow channels of the Florida Keys.

8. AJ's Water Adventures

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5.0 based on 2,458 reviews

AJ's Water Adventures

AJ's is Destin's premier dolphin cruise, sunset cruise, sailing and snorkeling trip operator. We offer daytime dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, sailing charters, moonlit sailing, sunset sailing, snorkeling, and more! Every cruise comes with complimentary beer, wine, soda, water and kids can Captain! Choose AJ's for your next dolphin cruise and let us help you make wonderful memories on your Destin Vacation. Also available at AJ's is Sun Dogs Parasail & Banana Boat Rides, Charter Boat Fishing, Party boat fishing, & more. You can do it all right here at AJ's on Destin Harbor!

9. Caribbean Watersports

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5.0 based on 729 reviews

Caribbean Watersports

The CARIBBEAN WATERSPORTS located at Playa Largo Resort (97450 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo) Whether you are staying in the Keys, or just driving through, we want our guests to experience our unique Islands, our exceptional climate, and just truly learn how to kick back, relax, and get "wild, wet, spilled & thrilled!" in the beautiful Florida sunshine. ...Take this tropical paradise and combine it with our 35-years of experience, and will you have the makings of a TRULY remarkable vacation! Can you see yourself "Raising Hull!" on a Hobie-Cat sailboat!? Or witnessing our breath-taking 25-MILE bird's-eye-view of Florida Bay & Pennekamp Park by Parasail? ...How about encountering wild dolphins on our incredible 2-HR Eco-Tour! Or Morning Mimosa Sip-n-Swim/Sail or Finish the day on a Champagne Sunset Cruise on the 24 passenger 'Carolina Moon' Sailing Catamaran! All Tours are Private or at 1/2 capacity for social distancing. CDC Safety Protocols followed. 97450 O/S Hwy, Sol by the Sea Marina.

10. Honest Eco

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5.0 based on 1,645 reviews

Honest Eco

Dolphin Watch - The Key West Original... Since 1986! Book Direct and support our local ecosystem! Join us to Watch Dolphins and Snorkel on our catamaran SQUID. The boat conveniently departs from the Historic Seaport in Old Town Key West and has many features that set her apart. • Small Groups • 37' length x 14' width • 4 Hour Long Trip on a Quick Power Boat helps us consistently find Dolphins • Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings or Your Next Trip is Free. • 30 Years of Helping our Guests Experience Wild Dolphins Our trip focuses on delivering the best dolphin watching and snorkeling experience possible for our guests. We do this through the combination of our listed features and the passion and knowledge of our Captains. • Snorkel Gear and Instruction provided • Fresh Fruit and Water • Guided Snorkeling! Your Captain will join you for the Snorkel. • Bathroom and Freshwater Shower • Wet suits for winter months • Calm snorkel Locations.

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