Dive or snorkel just 30 minutes off Miami Beach with Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center. Whether you're a certified diver or a beginner, discover vibrant coral reefs, wrecks, and abundant marine life on daily guided trips.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in reasonable physical condition, comfortable swimming and able to handle basic snorkeling or diving skills.
Wildlife
History
Miami Beach’s offshore reefs are part of Florida’s only living coral barrier reef system, the third largest in the world, designated a National Marine Sanctuary.
Conservation
Tarpoon Lagoon emphasizes reef-safe practices, including banning harmful sunscreens and promoting responsible diving to protect delicate underwater habitats.
Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center
Dive or snorkel just 30 minutes off Miami Beach with Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center. Whether you're a certified diver or a beginner, discover vibrant coral reefs, wrecks, and abundant marine life on daily guided trips.
Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center is a PADI-affiliated dive center based in Hialeah, Florida. The center offers a range of PADI courses and guided trips designed for beginners through advanced divers.
Courses offered include PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Scuba Diver, PADI Enriched Air Diver, and Discover Scuba Diving / Re-Activate Refresher Course. The PADI Open Water Diver course requires no prior experience and certifies participants to dive independently up to 60 feet. The PADI Scuba Diver course is tailored for those short on time and allows dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course includes five dives over two days and requires choosing three Adventure Dives such as deep diving and underwater navigation. The PADI Enriched Air Diver specialty covers nitrox procedures with online learning, practical tasks, and optional dives. The Discover Scuba Diving / Re-Activate Refresher combines pool training and ocean dives in a single day with expert instruction.
Tarpoon Lagoon also runs guided Miami Beach Dive & Snorkel trips that explore coral reefs and wreck sites, with options for certified divers, beginners, and snorkelers. The Miami Beach trips operate roughly 30 minutes offshore. Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists its set of PADI courses and Miami Beach excursions as its core offerings.
Course formats vary by program and include online learning modules, classroom review, confined-water or pool sessions, and open-water ocean dives where specified in each course description and schedules.
Location
Hialeah, FL
Serving the Miami area
PADI Courses
Multiple PADI Courses
Open Water to Advanced specialties
Miami Beach Trips
30 min offshore
Reefs and wreck sites access
Same-day Intro
Discover Scuba in 1 day
Pool and ocean training combined
Check available dates for PADI courses and Miami Beach dive & snorkel trips and secure a spot on the next outing.
Book Morning or Afternoon Trips
Choose early or mid-day departures for the calmest seas and best visibility offshore.
Bring Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect fragile coral reefs by using sunscreen that’s safe for marine life during your dive and surface time.
Prepare for Possible Seasickness
If you’re prone to seasickness, consider taking preventive medication or using sea bands before departure.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Check in at least 30 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth boarding and briefing process.
Mask and Snorkel
Essential for snorkelers to observe underwater life comfortably.
summer
Wetsuit
Provides warmth and protection in cooler water months.
winter
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin and helps preserve fragile coral ecosystems.
Waterproof Camera
Capture vivid coral formations and marine encounters during your trip.