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Scuba Diving Adventure at Aquanauts Dive Adventures - Fort Lauderdale

Scuba Diving Adventure at Aquanauts Dive Adventures

Fort Lauderdalechallenging

Difficulty

challenging

Duration

3–4 hours

Fitness Level

Diving requires good physical condition and comfort with underwater environments.

Overview

Join Aquanauts Dive Adventures for deep and shallow dives into vibrant reefs and currents. Perfect for experienced divers seeking their next challenge or inspiring underwater photography.

Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo

Deep Drift Dive & Shallow Reef (Two Tanks)

$2,800 pesos/$140 USD | Life gets bigger deeper! Advanced dives. | 4 hours

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About This Adventure

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our Deep Dive & Shallow Reef experience! Explore depths of up to 130 feet, where strong currents and vibrant marine life await. Enjoy a second dive at stunning coral reefs, perfect for photography and relaxation. This is a unique opportunity for experienced divers to push their limits!

Explore the limits of recreational scuba diving.


Rates

Diver (Ages 15+): $2,800 MXN pesos ($140 USD)

Minimum of 2 people


Duration

4 hours


About Deep Dive & Shallow Reef (Two Tanks)

  • The life gets bigger the deeper you go.
  • Advanced Open Water certification recommended or a minimum of 50 logged dives.
  • Maximum depth ranges from 90 ft (27 m) to 130 ft (39 m) for the first dive.
  • The second dive is at one of our beautiful coral reefs with a maximum depth of 50 ft (15 m).

For the first dive:

  • (Class 3) Experienced - 70 to 100 feet
  • (Class 4) Advanced - 100 to 130 feet
  • Nitrox certification highly recommended.
  • These are the sites that push the boundaries.
  • Strong currents let you fly along the bottom.
  • Plentiful Lionfish will test your skill as a hunter.

For the second dive:

  • (Class 1) Shallow Reefs - 15 to 40 feet
  • (Class 2) Intermediate Reefs - 40 to 70 feet
  • Experienced divers can enjoy relaxing dives with long bottom times.
  • Excellent sites for photography.
  • These are some of our favorite reefs with a great variety of life and healthy corals.
  • There are almost no Lionfish to be found at these reefs and thus the small fish populations are on the rebound.

What to Bring

  • Proof of scuba certification and log book
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen (biodegradable)
  • Shirt/cover-up
  • $7 dollars for dock fee

Adventure Tips

Check your buoyancy skills

Ensure your buoyancy control is excellent for drifting in currents safely.

Choose the right gear

Use a reef-safe sunscreen and pack a camera for reef photography.

Plan your dive profile

Discuss your limits with guides and plan your maximum depths.

Stay close to guides

Follow your instructor closely, especially in strong currents.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Sea turtles
  • Giant moray eels

History

The reef was established as a protected marine area in 1998, preserving its diverse ecosystems.

Conservation

Aquanauts Dive Adventures prioritizes reef conservation and promotes sustainable diving practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Full wetsuit

Essential

Protects against cold water and provides buoyancy.

Regulator and tank

Essential

Necessary for breathing underwater during dives.

Dive computer

Essential

Helps monitor depth and time to manage safety stops.

Underwater camera

Capture vibrant reef scenes and marine life.