Take your diving skills to new depths with Mac's Sports in Clearwater, FL. Their SSI Deep Diving Specialty Course teaches safe, technical dives to 130 feet, unlocking access to extraordinary underwater sites.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–5 hours including dives and classroom sessions
Fitness Level
Moderate level of physical fitness recommended; comfortable swimming skills required
Wildlife
History
Clearwater’s boating and diving heritage dates back decades, with shipwrecks around the Gulf that attract divers worldwide.
Conservation
Mac's Sports emphasizes responsible diving practices to protect fragile reef ecosystems and marine species in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mac's Sports
Take your diving skills to new depths with Mac's Sports in Clearwater, FL. Their SSI Deep Diving Specialty Course teaches safe, technical dives to 130 feet, unlocking access to extraordinary underwater sites.
Mac's Sports is a Tarpon Springs, Florida dive and charter outfitter offering guided scallop trips, dive days, seminars, and multi-day dive getaways. The company runs private half‑day scallop charters in the Gulf of Mexico — a 4.5‑hour trip with a private boat for up to six guests and personalized attention from a captain and a trained pro. Complimentary snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear are provided on the single‑passenger half‑day scallop option, making it accessible for visitors and families.
Mac's Sports also hosts free spearfishing seminars covering gear, safety, and techniques for beginners and experienced divers. Popular Florida dive experiences include night dives on freshwater rivers such as the Rainbow River, shore dives at Venice Beach for shark tooth hunting, guided dives at Devil’s Den, and two‑tank boat dives and shore exploration at Blue Heron Bridge. The operation organizes weekend wreck trips in Panama City Beach with multiple deep dives (80–100 feet) and a two‑night hotel stay geared toward Nitrox and Advanced certified divers.
Day trips to iconic freshwater and cavern sites like Blue Grotto — home to the resident turtle Virgil — feature guided dives followed by group cookouts. For international travel, Mac's Sports offers an all‑inclusive week at the Mayan Princess Resort in Roatán with 16 dives, including a night dive.
All offerings emphasize guided experiences, safety instruction, and organized group logistics to support enjoyable, well‑run underwater adventures. Trips accommodate divers of various skill levels with instruction and group coordination. Booking options include private charters and organized group trips today.
Location
Tarpon Springs, FL
Gulf Coast access
Boat Capacity
Up to 6
Private scallop charters up to six
Tours Offered
11 Unique Trips
Day, weekend, and international trips
Typical Length
Half-day to week
4.5‑hour trips to weeklong getaways
Reserve a private charter, sign up for the free spearfishing seminar, or join a dive weekend—safe, guided experiences in Tarpon Springs.
Check your equipment thoroughly
Ensure all dive gear is in excellent working order before deep dives, especially regulators and dive computers.
Practice buoyancy control
Master buoyancy before the course to handle deep water pressure changes smoothly.
Consider nitrogen narcosis risks
Be aware of signs of nitrogen narcosis at depths greater than 60 feet and communicate clearly with your buddy.
Stay hydrated and rest well
Good hydration and rest help reduce decompression sickness risk when diving deeper.
Full wetsuit (3-5mm)
Protects against cooler water temperatures typical in deeper dives around Clearwater.
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Dive computer
Crucial for tracking depth, bottom time, and decompression limits on deep dives.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Increases visibility to boats during ascent and safety stops.
Underwater slate or dive tablet
Useful for taking notes during training or communicating underwater.