Do I need any certification to join?

No certification is required; Try Scuba is an introductory program with no certification awarded.

What age can participate?

The listing notes Ages 10+ in the headline; verify specific age minimums when booking.

How long is the course and what time does it start?

The course is approximately three hours, typically meeting at 9:00 AM and finishing around 12:00 PM.

Tanks and BCDs are provided; participants must bring or purchase a personal mask, snorkel, and fins.

Can I add open water dives?

Yes; for an additional fee you can add a one-tank shore dive or a two-tank boat dive—contact info@force-e.com for details.

What if I have a medical condition?

If you answer “yes” on the medical questionnaire, physician clearance is required before participating.

Try Scuba Diving in Fort Lauderdale: Force-E Try Scuba Course Pool Intro + Optional Open Water Dives

Adventure Brief

Take your first breath underwater in Fort Lauderdale with Force-E’s Try Scuba Course. This three-hour pool-based introduction offers hands-on skills, optional open water shore or boat dives, and direct access to the Florida Reef tract—perfect for travelers with limited time.

3 Hours

easy

From $159.00

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At Force-E’s Try Scuba Course, located at 2808 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA, beginners step into the world beneath the waves without a certification requirement. This three-hour introduction mixes classroom briefing, pool time, and hands-on gear experience to teach basic scuba equipment, skills, and safety under a certified dive professional. The training center operates monthly sessions at the Force-E Training Center in Fort Lauderdale and culminates in a noon finish that still leaves the afternoon for a beach stroll.

The site’s real advantage is its two-tiered format: a controlled pool environment for confident first breaths, plus optional open water options — a one-tank shore dive or a two-tank boat dive — that place new divers on the edge of the Florida Reef tract, the only living barrier coral reef in the continental United States. Expect to practice regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy control, and buddy procedures in warm pool water before moving offshore with the same instructors for reef topography, sandy channels, and coral heads teeming with angelfish, sergeant majors, and the occasional nurse shark.

Force-E’s instructors guide students through digital academics before arrival so pool time is focused on hands-on practice. Gear rental is included for tanks and BCDs; students must bring a personal mask, snorkel, and fins — items available at the Force-E Fort Lauderdale store with student discounts — plus swimwear, towel, and a water bottle. Medical clearance may be required if the participant answers “yes” on the medical questionnaire, and instructors brief all participants on emergency procedures and surface support.

Why this course stands out in South Florida: it removes barriers to entry. In a region known for chartered boat departures, wide beaches, and a living reef system, Try Scuba offers a low-commitment way to sample scuba and decide if a certification path is right for you. The optional boat dives introduce new divers to local reef structures and marine life, while the Fort Lauderdale location makes it an easy add-on for coastal visitors and cruise passengers with limited time.

Whether you want a safe first breath underwater, a weekend skill boost, or a quick gateway to open-water snorkeling and diving, Force-E’s Try Scuba blends practical instruction with immediate access to some of Florida’s healthiest nearshore reefs. Sessions typically meet at 9:00 AM at the Force-E Fort Lauderdale store and the course wraps around 12:00 PM, leaving time to visit the nearby beaches. After booking you will receive an email with digital academics and next steps; completing the online modules before arrival makes pool time more efficient. If you opt for open water dives, call or email [email protected] to schedule shore or boat trips and confirm pricing and availability. today.