Recreational Avelo Diver Course in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health, comfortable swimming and able to carry lightweight dive gear.
Overview
Experience the revolutionary Avelo System with Sea Experience in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Complete two ocean dives and an online course to earn your RAD certification and dive with unmatched freedom using lightweight carbon-fiber tanks.
Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) Specialty Course
Unparalleled buoyancy control in a lightweight package
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About This Adventure
Experience the revolutionary Avelo System from July 1-9, where you'll dive with a lightweight, buoyant carbon-fiber tank that offers unmatched freedom and perfect neutral buoyancy. Complete a brief online course and two ocean dives to earn your certification, allowing you to explore this cutting-edge technology at Avelo Dive Centers worldwide.
Imagine a scuba set that's half the weight of your current one, yet gives you more bottom time. Imagine that scuba could provide the freedom and streamlined experience of freediving. Now, imagine all this with immediately perfect neutral buoyancy. That's the Avelo System.
From July 1-9, we will have the opportunity to dive with this amazing system. Sea Experience is here to help you learn everything you need to know to dive the Avelo System this summer. Be among the first divers to experience this innovative technology.
The Avelo Hydrotank system consists of a buoyant, lightweight carbon-fiber tank with a large 106cf capacity (most recreational scuba tanks are only 80cf) and a massive max service pressure of up to 4350 PSI! The Avelo tank is buoyant, and can become lighter or heavier by adding or removing water (not air) to maintain neutral buoyancy. This means divers don’t need weights or a BCD anymore! Your Avelo jetpack-style rig will be about half the weight of a traditional BCD, weights and tank.
The course consists of a 1-2 hour online theory session and two open water ocean boat dives with an instructor where you will practice the skills necessary to dive the Avelo System safely.
Once complete, you’ll receive a digital certification that you can save to your phone allowing you to rent the Avelo System at any Avelo Dive Center anywhere in the world.
This course is available to all certified divers 12 years or older with an open water or higher certification.
Once certified, divers can rent an Avelo System to use for two more dives for $100.
Adventure Tips
Complete the Online Course Before Your Dive
Ensure you finish the brief online module prior to your ocean dives for a smooth and safe in-water experience.
Stay Hydrated Before and After Dives
Florida’s warm climate can dehydrate you quickly—drink plenty of water to avoid fatigue and enhance recovery.
Check Weather and Sea Conditions Daily
Ocean conditions around Fort Lauderdale can vary; always confirm conditions with your instructor to ensure safe diving.
Wear Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect both your skin and the marine environment by using eco-friendly sunscreen before heading out for surface intervals.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern Stingray
- Spotted Eagle Ray
History
Fort Lauderdale has a rich diving history with its popular shipwreck sites that attract divers from around the world.
Conservation
Local dive centers promote reef-safe practices and support marine conservation initiatives to protect Florida’s delicate underwater ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit (3-5mm)
Keeps you warm and comfortable during cooler water temperatures, especially in fall and winter.
fall specific
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin while minimizing impact on marine ecosystems in sunny Florida conditions.
summer specific
Dive Computer
Helps track dive time and depth for safer, more controlled underwater experiences.
Mask and Snorkel
Essential for visibility and surface swimming between dives.