moderate
6 hours
Divers should be in good health, comfortable with two dives and capable of handling surface swimming and boat transfers.
Spend a morning diving nearshore reefs with Niuhi Dive Charters off Pensacola’s coast. Dive two tanks with professional guidance and soak in the vibrant marine life of the Gulf.
6 Hours | Everyday at 7AM
6 hours
Enjoy a beautiful morning on some of the interesting and readily accessible reef sites in the area. Bring along two tanks and all the necessary gear. We have a cooler aboard with ice and plenty of bottled water on hand. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks of your choosing and whatever will make you comfortable during the morning. Bring a hat, sunscreen and cover-up clothing appropriate to the season. We have comfortable seating and excellent customer service to make your day one to remember. A professional divemaster will be onboard. We change your tanks for you on surface intervals and do whatever we can to make sure your dives and trip are enjoyable. We will have you back at the dock in time for lunch and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. The trip departs at 7:30 AM, please be at the marina at 7:00 AM Please bring a copy of your certification card and signed copy of the waiver and release that can be found on the website.
If you need help finding rental gear, please let Captain Andy know as far in advance as possible. The Niuhi carries no extra dive gear, so if you show up without a regulator, you're probably not going to dive.
Please show up on time, and be prepared to leave the dock 10-15 minutes after the posted charter time. You can save yourself some time by printing and filling out the waiver before you come to the boat.
We have space for your dive bags and boxes but please pack reasonably. Please assemble your scuba unit at one of the tank holders. Some people assemble their gear before they board, which is good too!
Let the crew know if you have any special requests, we′ll try our best to accommodate you.
Divemasters work for tips, and the customary gratuity for a dive charter is $10 per tank. If you feel the crew went the extra mile to make your day fun and safe, please show your appreciation at the tip jar.
Be at the marina by 7:00 AM to ensure a timely departure and leave no gear behind.
A copy of your dive certification is required to participate on the charter.
Limit your dive bags to essentials; space aboard is comfortable but limited.
Protect your skin with reef-friendly sunscreen and bring a wide-brimmed hat for surface intervals.
Pensacola Bay has been a strategic naval location since the 16th century, with several historic shipwrecks offshore.
Niuhi Dive Charters emphasizes reef preservation and encourages low-impact diving practices to protect the Gulf’s fragile ecosystems.
Bring your regulator, BCD, and tanks to fully participate in both dives.
To monitor dive profiles and ensure safe ascent rates.
Protect your skin without harming the marine environment during surface intervals.
summer specific
Thermal protection is important during cooler seasons in Gulf waters.
fall|winter specific