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Tuesday, 26 May 2009 11:42 |
Because of its' proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and access to excellent visibility, Pensacola has been a center for diving on the Gulf Coast. There are numerous scuba shops and dive charter operations that can help you scratch your diving itch. One thing you shouldn't miss is a chance to dive the Oriskany, the worlds largest artificial reef. | Dive Shops | Bay Breeze Aquatics Dive Center - 49 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze (850) 934.8363 A full service dive shop offers leassson, rentals, service and dive charters to area dive sites. | Scuba Shack - 711 South Palafox Street, Pensacola (850) (888) 659.3483 (850) 433.4319 Opened in April, 1981, the Scuba Shack is the oldest dive shop in Pensacola, Florida. We are a full-service scuba diving center located in downtown Pensacola, right on the water. Our 50' dive boat, the Wet Dream, is conveniently docked right behind the shop for our customers to make a one-stop trip to go diving. | Viking Diving - YMCA Scuba 4612-A Bellview Avenue, Pensacola (888)848.3483 (850) 916.3483 Viking Diving is Pensacola's premier dive operation. We are an exclusive dive charter and dive training operation. We specialize in custom dive charters and diver training for those people who are tired of the same old dives or who are looking to learn the knowledge and skills to be a safe and competent diver. Pensacola has some of the most diverse diving opportunities in the state of Florida and Viking Diving caters to those divers who are truly looking for that dive experience of a lifetime. We cater to small groups of divers and this gives us personalized attention to your service. When it comes to dive training, we offer exclusive certification through YDI SCUBA. The original diver certification program that started with the YMCA in 1959. No other dive training in Pensacola meets the rigorous standards for dive instructors or qualify to teach through the Y Program. Small diver classes, personal attention and the most extensive and professional diver training offered anywhere have been the keys to our success for over 15 years here in Pensacola. | DiveCharters | A Reel Eazy Charter / Eazy Dive - 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach (877) 733.5329 (850) 832.8824 Join Captain Buddy Rogers aboard the REEL EAZY, for a beautiful day of Gulf Coast deep sea fishing, scuba diving or cruising on our 2003-model Newton 46! We're catching Red Snapper, Grouper, Trigger, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and many other exciting Gulf Water species. You'll start your day leaving from Peg Leg Pete's on Pensacola Beach at 1010 Fort Pickens Road. | Aquatic Charters / Chase-N-Fins - 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach (850) 492.6337 "Chase-n-fins" is a converted twin diesel 50' Navy Utility Launch certified for 49 passengers. Its an open boat with a partially shaded deck, restroom onboard and is wheel chair accessable. Ice cold bottled water is available onboard or bring your own cooler. Glass containers are not allowed. | Chulamar Inc. & Fishing Fleet - 701 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach (850) 934.8037 The Charter Boat Chulamar was custom built in 1995 in Wetumpka, Alabama. She is the biggest charter boat on Pensacola Beach and in Pensacola, Florida. The Chulamar is powered by two, 8V92 Detroit Diesels developing 760 horsepower. The fuel capacity of the vessel is 1200 gallons and 500 gallons of fresh hot or cold water. She is capable of cruising the islands for days or even months of fishing. Weighing 57 tons, the Chulamar Cruises at 14 miles per hour, and throws one big swell. | Dr. Dive, LLC. - Seville Harbor Marina, Pensacola (850) 932.6602 Captain Jim Meyers is Dr Dive. Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years, Captain Jim has sailed vessels from 16 to 50+ feet, both motor and sail, for over 40 years. He has been certified as both a PADI and NAUI dive instructor for more than 12 years. He has been instructing students in the Northwest Florida, Gulf of Mexico area, working primarily through Dive Pros since he became an instructor. His love for underwater photography began almost as soon as he hit the water, and all of the images displayed on this website (except those on this page) are Captain Jim's personal shots. | Easy Diver Charters - 700 S. Myrick Street, Pensacola (866) 764.9179 32' Contender One of the fastest dive charter boats chartering to the USS Oriskany. Custom dive benches with tank holders. Custom dive ladder. Five E-Sea Rider Marine Bean Bags for guaranteed comfort. Hot barbecue lunch is served with plenty of water. | |
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Gulf Coast Outdoors
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Scuba Diving
